2008 Hummer h2 Owners

2008 HUMMER H2 Owner Manual M
Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1
Front Seats ............................................... 1-2 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..... 4-2
Rear Seats ............................................... 1-8 Towing ................................................... 4-51
Safety Belts ............................................. 1-16 Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1
Child Restraints ....................................... 1-36 Service ..................................................... 5-3
Airbag System ......................................... 1-64 Fuel ......................................................... 5-5
Restraint System Check ............................ 1-76 Checking Things Under the Hood ................. 5-9
Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1 Rear Axle ............................................... 5-45
Keys ........................................................ 2-3 Four-Wheel Drive ..................................... 5-46
Doors and Locks ...................................... 2-10 Front Axle ............................................... 5-47
Windows ................................................. 2-19 Bulb Replacement .................................... 5-48
Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................ 2-24 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 5-54
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ........... 2-28 Tires ...................................................... 5-55
Mirrors .................................................... 2-45 Appearance Care ................................... 5-100
Object Detection Systems .......................... 2-50 Vehicle Identification ............................... 5-109
OnStar® System ...................................... 2-53 Electrical System .................................... 5-110
Universal Home Remote System ................ 2-57 Capacities and Specifications ................... 5-117
Storage Areas ......................................... 2-64 Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1
Sunroof .................................................. 2-67 Maintenance Schedule ................................ 6-2
Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1 Customer Assistance Information .................... 7-1
Instrument Panel Overview .......................... 3-4 Customer Assistance and Information ........... 7-2
Climate Controls ...................................... 3-22 Reporting Safety Defects ........................... 7-14
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ........ 3-31 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ........... 7-16
Driver Information Center (DIC) .................. 3-49 Index ................................................................ 1
Audio System(s) ....................................... 3-72
Canadian Owners
A French language copy of this manual can be obtained
from your dealer/retailer or from:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, HUMMER, www.helminc.com
the name HUMMER, H2 and the H2 Design are
registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Propriétaires Canadiens
This manual includes the latest information at the time it On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français
was printed. We reserve the right to make changes auprès de concessionnaire ou à l’adresse suivante:
after that time without further notice. For vehicles first Helm Incorporated
sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of P.O. Box 07130
Canada Limited” for HUMMER whenever it appears Detroit, MI 48207
in this manual.
1-800-551-4123
This manual describes features that may be available in www.helminc.com
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 for quick reference.
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Using this Manual
Many people read the owner manual from beginning to {CAUTION:
end when they first receive their new vehicle to learn
about the vehicle’s features and controls. Pictures These mean there is something that could hurt
and words work together to explain things. you or other people.
Index We tell you what the hazard is and what to do to help

A good place to quickly locate information about the avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions.
vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual. It is If you do not, you or others could be hurt.
an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and
the page number where it can be found. A circle with a slash
through it is a safety
symbol which means
Safety Warnings and Symbols “Do Not,” “Do Not do
this” or “Do Not let this
There are a number of safety cautions in this book.
happen.”
A box with the word CAUTION is used to tell about
things that could hurt you or others if you were to
ignore the warning.
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Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols
You will also find notices in this manual. The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with
Notice: These mean there is something that could the text describing the operation or information
damage your vehicle. relating to a specific component, control, message,
A notice tells about something that can damage the gage, or indicator.
vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered
by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly.
The notice tells 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 which use
the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
Front Seats ......................................................1-2 Where to Put the Restraint .............................1-46
Power Seats ..................................................1-2 Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Power Lumbar ...............................................1-3 Children (LATCH) ......................................1-47
Heated Seats .................................................1-4 Securing a Child Restraint in a
Memory Seat and Mirrors ................................1-4 Rear Seat Position ....................................1-57
Power Reclining Seatbacks ..............................1-5 Securing a Child Restraint in the
Head Restraints .............................................1-7 Right Front Seat Position ............................1-60
Rear Seats .......................................................1-8 Airbag System ...............................................1-64
Heated Seats .................................................1-8 Where Are the Airbags? ................................1-66
Split Folding Rear Seat ...................................1-8 When Should an Airbag Inflate? .....................1-69
Third Row Seat ............................................1-10 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? .......................1-70
How Does an Airbag Restrain? .......................1-70
Safety Belts ...................................................1-16 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? .....1-70
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ................1-16 Airbag Off Switch ..........................................1-72
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .................1-22 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...........1-75
Lap-Shoulder Belt .........................................1-30 Adding Equipment to Your
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................1-35 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............................1-75
Safety Belt Extender .....................................1-35
Restraint System Check ..................................1-76
Child Restraints .............................................1-36 Checking the Restraint Systems ......................1-76
Older Children ..............................................1-36 Replacing Restraint System Parts
Infants and Young Children ............................1-39 After a Crash ............................................1-77
Child Restraint Systems .................................1-43
1-1
Front Seats On a vehicle with power seats, the controls used to
operate them are located on the outboard side of the
seats. To adjust the seat, do any of the following:
Power Seats • Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the
control forward or rearward.
• Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by
moving the front of the control up or down.
• Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by
moving the rear of the control up or down.
• Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire
control up or down.
On seats with power reclining seatbacks, the control is
located behind the power seat control on the outboard
side of the seats. See “Power Reclining Seatbacks”
under Power Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-5.
A vehicle with a memory function allows seat settings to
be saved and recalled. See Memory Seat and Mirrors
Driver’s Seat with Power Seat Control, Power on page 1-4 for more information.
Recline, and Power Lumbar shown
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Power Lumbar If the seats have power lumbar, the controls used to
operate this feature are located on the outboard side of
the seats.
• To increase lumbar support, press and hold the
front of the control.
• To decrease lumbar support, press and hold the
rear of the control.
• To raise the height of the lumbar support, press
and hold the top of the control.
• To lower the height of the lumbar support, press
and hold the bottom of the control.
Release the control when the lower seatback reaches
the desired level of lumbar support.
Your vehicle may have a memory function which allows
seat settings to be saved and recalled. See Memory
Seat and Mirrors on page 1-4 for more information.
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.
1-3
Heated Seats Memory Seat and Mirrors
On vehicles with heated front seats, the controls are If your vehicle has this feature, the controls for the
located on the driver’s and passenger’s doors. memory function are located on the driver’s door.
I (Heated Seatback): Press to turn on the heated 1: Saves the seating position for driver 1.
seatback. 2: Saves the seating position for driver 2.
J (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press to turn on the S: Programs and recalls the easy exit position.
heated seat and seatback.
These buttons are used to program and recall memory
The light on the button will come on to indicate that the settings for the driver’s seat and both the driver’s
feature is working. Press the button to cycle through and passenger’s outside mirrors. The settings for these
the temperature settings of high, medium, and low and features can be saved for up to two drivers.
to turn the heat to the seat off. Indicator lights will
show the level of heat selected: three for high, two for To store the memory settings:
medium, and one for low. 1. While the vehicle is in PARK (P), adjust the driver’s
The heated seats will be canceled ten seconds after the seat, including the seatback recliner, lumbar, and
ignition is turned off. To use the heated seat feature side wing area, and both outside mirrors to a
after restarting your vehicle, press the heated seat comfortable position.
or seatback button again. 2. Press and hold button 1 until a double chime sounds
to let you know that the position has been stored.
A second seating and mirror position can be programmed
by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2.
To recall the memory positions, the vehicle must be in
PARK (P). Press and release either button 1 or button 2
corresponding to the desired driving position. A single
chime will sound and the memory position will be
recalled.
1-4
To stop recall movement of the memory seat feature at Power Reclining Seatbacks
any time, press one of the memory buttons or power
seat controls. The front seats have power reclining seatbacks.
The control used to operate the seatbacks are located
Easy Exit Seat on the outboard side of the seats.
To store the seat exit position:
1. Press and release the button 1. 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 until a double chime
sounds to let you know that the position has been
stored.
A second seat exit position can be programmed by
repeating the above steps and pressing button 2.
B (Easy Exit Seat): To use the seat exit position:
• Press the exit button on the memory control.
• If this feature is activated in the DIC, removing the
key from the ignition will move the seat to the exit • To recline the seatback, press the control toward
position. the rear of the vehicle.
See “Easy Exit Seat” under DIC Vehicle Customization • To raise the seatback, press the control toward the
(With DIC Buttons) on page 3-63 for more information front of the vehicle.
on activating this feature in the DIC.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
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.
{CAUTION:
Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.
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.
1-6
Head Restraints Pull the head restraint up
to raise it. To lower the
head restraint, press
the release button,
located on the top of
the seatback, while
you push the head
restraint down.
The second and third row seats have head rests that
can be adjusted up and down.
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.
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Rear Seats M (Heated Seat): To heat the seat cushion, press the
button with the heated seat symbol.
Heated Seats A heated seat symbol will be shown in the RSA display
On vehicles with rear to indicate that the feature is on. Press the button to
outboard heated seats, cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium,
the buttons used to control and low, and to turn it off. Indicator bars next to the
this feature are located symbol will designate the level of heat selected: three for
on the Rear Seat high, two for medium, and one for low.
Audio (RSA) panel. The heated seats are off when the ignition is off.
Split Folding Rear Seat

The split bench seats can be folded to give you more
cargo space.
Driver’s Side RSA
Heated Seat Button
shown
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Folding the Seatbacks 3. Pull the seatback forward and fold it down until it
is flat.
The seatbacks are equipped with rearward folding head If the seatback cannot fold flat because it interferes
rests (SUV only). When the seatback is being folded with the cushion, try moving the front seat forward
down, the head rest will automatically fold rearward. and/or bringing the front seatback more upright.
To fold the rear seat, do the following: 4. Repeat the steps for the other half of the split
1. Make sure that nothing is under or in front of the seat. bench seat.
2. Pull up on the strap
loop located at the rear
of the seat cushion {CAUTION:
and pull the seat
cushion up and Using the third row seating position while the
fold it forward. second row is folded, or folded and tumbled,
could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash.
Be sure to return the seat to the passenger
seating position. Push and pull on the seat to
make sure it is locked into place.
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.
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Returning the Seats to an Upright To return the seat(s) to the upright position, do the
following:
Position
1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward all the way.
2. Lower the seat cushion until it latches into
{CAUTION: position.
3. Pull forward on the seatback and up on the seat
If the seatback is not locked, it could move cushion to make sure the seat is securely in place.
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could 4. Return the head rest (SUV only) to the upright
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always position.
push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is
locked. Third Row Seat
Entering or Exiting the Third Row Seat
If your vehicle has a third row seat, it is intended
{CAUTION: for 2 passengers and has only 2 designated seating
positions.
A safety belt that is improperly routed, not You must fold the second row seat down before
properly attached, or twisted will not provide entering or exiting the third row. See “Folding the
the protection needed in a crash. The person Seatbacks” under Split Folding Rear Seat on page 1-8
wearing the belt could be seriously injured. earlier in this section for instructions.
After raising the rear seatback, always check The third row seatback can be folded and the entire
to be sure that the safety belts are properly seat can be tilted or removed from the vehicle.
routed and attached, and are not twisted.
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Folding the Seatback Unfolding the Seatback
To fold the seatback, do the following:
Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts {CAUTION:
still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the
safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts If the seatback is not locked, it could move
and return them to their normal stowed position forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
1. Pull up on the release push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is
lever labeled 1, located locked.
on the rear of the
seatback, and push the
seatback forward. To return the seatback to the passenger position, do the
following:
1. Pull up on the release
lever labeled 1 and
then pull up on
the seatback until the
seatback locks into
the upright position.
2. Push forward on the seatback to make sure it is

locked into position.
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Tilting the Seat Returning the Seat from a Tilted to an
1. Fold the seatback forward using the instructions Upright Position
listed previously.
2. Unlatch the seat from
the floor by pulling up
{CAUTION:
on the lever labeled 2,
located on the rear If the seatback is not locked, it could move
of the seat. forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
locked.
3. Lift the rear of the seat up from the floor and push it
forward until it locks into place. You will not be able
to unlatch the seat from the floor unless the
seatback is folded down.
The seat will now remain locked in the upright position.
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To return the seatback to an upright position, do the 4. Push down on the seat firmly. Try pulling it up to be
following: sure it is locked into place.
5. Pull up on the release
lever labeled 1 and
then pull up on
the seatback until the
seatback locks into
the upright position.
1. Pull the lever labeled 3 toward you.

2. While still holding lever 3 toward you, grasp the top
of the seat and pull it toward you slightly.
3. Let go of lever 3 and pull the seat completely down.
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Removing the Seat 3. To unlatch the rear of
the seat from the floor,
To remove the seat, do the following: pull up on the release
1. Open the liftgate. lever labeled 2, at
the rear of the seat,
Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts and lift the rear of
still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the the seat up from
safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts the floor.
and return them to their normal stowed position
2. Fold the seatback
forward onto the seat
cushion by using
the lever labeled 1.
The seat cannot be
removed unless
the seatback is folded.
4. Squeeze the release handle while pulling the seat

out of the slots on the floor.
5. While holding the rear of the seat up, roll the seat
out of the vehicle.
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Installing the Seat
{CAUTION:
{CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not
properly attached, or twisted will not provide
If the seatback is not locked, it could move the protection needed in a crash. The person
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always After raising the rear seatback, always check
push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is to be sure that the safety belts are properly
locked. routed and attached, and are not twisted.
To install the seat, do the following:

{CAUTION: 1. While holding the rear of the seat up, slide the front
wheels into the slots on the floor. The front latches
should lock into place. If the latches do not lock,
A seat that is not locked into place properly try tilting the rear of the seat upward.
can move around in a collision or sudden stop.
People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure
to lock the seat into place properly when
installing it.
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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,
2. Once the latches are engaged, pull up on the lever
your injuries can be much worse. You can hit
labeled 3 to allow the seat to drop into place.
things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected
3. Pull up on the lever labeled 1 to return the seatback from it and be seriously injured or killed. In the
to its upright position. same crash, you might not be, if you are
4. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt,
into place. The seatback cannot be raised to the and check that your passenger(s) are
upright position unless the seat is secured to restrained properly too.
the floor.
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Your vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle your
safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-33.
{CAUTION: In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the
law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why:
People riding on the tailgate (if equipped) can
You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have
easily lose their balance and fall even when
a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one.
the vehicle is operated at low speeds. Falling
from a moving vehicle may result in serious A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so
injuries or death. 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.
{CAUTION: After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles,
the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo matter... a lot!
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.
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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.
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Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something.
does not stop. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
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or the instrument panel... 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.
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Questions and Answers About Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from
Safety Belts home, why should I wear safety belts?
Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a
crash — even one that is not your fault — you and
if I am wearing a safety belt?
your passenger(s) can be hurt. Being a good
A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety driver does not protect you from things beyond your
belt or not. But your chance of being conscious control, such as bad drivers.
during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km)
and get out, is much greater if you are belted. of home. And the greatest number of serious
And you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than
upside down. 40 mph (65 km/h).
Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to Safety belts are for everyone.
wear safety belts?
A: Airbags are supplemental systems only; so they
work with safety belts — not instead of them.
Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants
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.
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
This section 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 1-36
or Infants and Young Children on page 1-39. Follow
those rules for everyone’s protection.
It is very important for all occupants to buckle up.
Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often
in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts.
Occupants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of
the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in
the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.
First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety
belt, there is important information you should know. Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in
front of you. 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 on
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 shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or
crash.
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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 snugly against
your body.
A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as

much protection this way.
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{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 on 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.
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{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 on 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.
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{CAUTION:
You can be seriously injured if your belt goes
over an armrest like this. The belt would be
much too high. In a crash, you can slide under
the belt. The belt force would then be applied
on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and
that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Be sure the belt goes under the armrests.
A: The belt is over an armrest.
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{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. The shoulder
belt should go over the shoulder and across
the chest.
A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should

be worn over the shoulder at all times.
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{CAUTION:
You can be seriously injured by not wearing
the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you
would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
Your body could move too far forward
increasing the chance of head and neck injury.
You might also slide under the lap belt.
The belt force would then be applied right on
the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal
injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the
shoulder and across the chest.
A: The belt is behind the body.
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{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/retailer to fix it.
A: The belt is twisted across the body.
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
All seating positions in your vehicle have a
lap-shoulder belt.
Here is how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly.
1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can
sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index.
2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Do not let it get twisted.
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.
If you ever pull the shoulder portion of a passenger
belt out all the way, you may engage the child 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
restraint locking feature. If this happens, just let the Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
belt go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt
Extender on page 1-35.
Make sure the release button on the buckle is
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if necessary.
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4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.
shoulder belt. The belt should go back out of the way. When the
It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety safety belt is not in use, slide the latch plate up
belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the the safety belt webbing. The latch plate should rest on
lap belt on smaller occupants. the stitching on the safety belt, near the guide loop
on the side wall.
Before you close a 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.
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Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added
outboard occupants. Although you cannot see them, safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown
they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help booster seats and for some adults. When installed on
tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the belt
moderate to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash if away from the neck and head.
the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation There is one guide for each outboard position in the
are met. And, if your vehicle has side impact airbags,
second and third row seat. Here is how to install
safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety
the comfort guide to the shoulder belt:
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 1-77.
1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the

side of the seat.
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2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat.
edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. The guide must be on top of the belt.
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{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.
4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as

described previously in this section. 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 into its storage pocket on the
side of the seat. Make sure you remove the comfort
guide from the safety belt before you fold a rear
seat down.
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety Belt Extender
Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you,
women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be you should use it.
seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your
dealer/retailer 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, attach it to the
regular safety belt. For more information, see the
instruction sheet that comes with the extender.
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.
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.
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Child Restraints The manufacturer’s instructions that come with the
booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for
that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder
Older Children belt until the child passes the below fit test:
• Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend
at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to
the booster seat.
• Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt
rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, try
using the rear safety belt comfort guide. See “Rear
Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder
Belt on page 1-30 for more information. If the
shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder,
then return to the booster seat.
• Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips,
touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return to
the booster seat.
• Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the
length of the trip? If yes, continue. If no, return
Older children who have outgrown booster seats should to the booster seat.
wear the vehicle’s safety belts.
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Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts?
A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and {CAUTION:
get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can
provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face Never do this.
or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the
Here two children are wearing the same belt.
hips, just touching the top of the thighs. This applies
The belt cannot properly spread the impact
belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash.
It should never be worn over the abdomen, which forces. In a crash, the two children can be
could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in crushed together and seriously injured. A belt
a crash. must be used by only one person at a time.
Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 1-30.
According to accident statistics, children and infants 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.
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{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. In a crash, the child would
not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
The child might slide under the lap belt.
The belt force would then be applied right on
the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal
injuries. The child could also move too far
forward increasing the chance of head and
neck injury. The shoulder belt should go over
the shoulder and across the chest.
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Infants and Young Children
Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes {CAUTION:
infants and all other children. Neither the distance
traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes Children can be seriously injured or strangled if
the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck
the law in every state in the United States and in and the safety belt continues to tighten. Never
every Canadian province says children up to some age
leave children unattended in a vehicle and never
must be restrained while in a vehicle.
allow children to play with the safety belts.
Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles,

they should have the protection provided by appropriate
restraints. Children who are not restrained properly
can strike other people, or can be thrown out of
the vehicle. In addition, young children should not use
the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone; they need to
use a child restraint.
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{CAUTION:
People should never hold an infant in their arms
while riding in a vehicle. An infant does not
weigh much — until a crash. During a crash an
infant will become so heavy it is not possible to
hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph
(40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) infant will suddenly
become a 240 lb (110 kg) force on a person’s
arms. An infant should be secured in an
appropriate restraint.
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{CAUTION:
Children who are up against, or very close to,
any airbag when it inflates can be seriously
injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder
belts offer protection for adults and older
children, but not for young children and
infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system
nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Young children and infants need the protection
that a child restraint system can provide.
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Q: What are the different types of add-on child
restraints? {CAUTION:
A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the
vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Newborn infants need complete support,
Selection of a particular restraint should take including support for the head and neck.
into consideration not only the child’s weight, height, This is necessary because a newborn infant’s
and age but also whether or not the restraint will neck is weak and its head weighs so much
be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will compared with the rest of its body. In a crash,
be used. an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into
For most basic types of child restraints, there are the restraint, so the crash forces can be
many different models available. When purchasing a distributed across the strongest part of an
child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used infant’s body, the back and shoulders. Infants
in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a should always be secured in appropriate infant
label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle restraints.
safety standards.
The restraint manufacturer’s instructions that come
with the restraint state the weight and height
limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition,
there are many kinds of restraints available for
children with special needs.
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Child Restraint Systems
{CAUTION: A rear-facing infant
seat (A) provides restraint
The body structure of a young child is quite with the seating surface
unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom against the back of
the safety belts are designed. A young child’s the infant.
hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s
regular safety belt may not remain low on the
hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle
up around the child’s abdomen. In a crash,
the belt would apply force on a body area
that is unprotected by any bony structure.
This alone could cause serious or fatal The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a
injuries. Young children should always be crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
secured in appropriate child restraints.
A forward-facing child
seat (B) provides restraint
for the child’s body
with the harness.
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Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in
the Vehicle
{CAUTION:
A child can be seriously injured or killed in a
crash if the child restraint is not properly
secured in the vehicle. Make sure the child
restraint is properly installed in the vehicle
using the vehicle’s safety belt or LATCH
system, following the instructions that came
with that restraint, and also the instructions in
this manual.
A booster seat (C-D) is a child restraint designed to
improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system.
A booster seat can also help a child to see out the
window.
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To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint Securing the Child Within the Child
must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems
must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the Restraint
lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH
system. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH) on page 1-47 for more information. A child can {CAUTION:
be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not
properly secured in the vehicle.
A child can be seriously injured or killed in a
When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the crash if the child is not properly secured in the
instructions that come with the restraint which may be on child restraint. Because there are different
the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this systems, it is important to refer to the
manual. The child restraint instructions are important,
instructions that come with the restraint.
so if they are not available, obtain a replacement
copy from the manufacturer. Make sure the child is properly secured,
following the instructions that came with that
Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can restraint.
move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure
people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure
any child restraint in your vehicle — even when no
child is in it.
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Where to Put the Restraint
Accident statistics show that children are safer if they {CAUTION:
are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat.
We recommend that children and child restraints A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be
be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child seriously injured or killed if the right front
riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in passenger’s airbag inflates. This is because
a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in the back of the rear-facing child restraint
a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, would be very close to the inflating airbag.
using safety belts.
Even though the airbag off switch is designed
A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal
child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the airbag, no system is fail-safe, and no one can
rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.
guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under
some unusual circumstance, even though it is
turned off. We recommend that rear-facing
child restraints be secured in the rear seat,
even if the airbag is off.
If you secure a forward-facing child restraint
in the right front seat, always move the front
passenger seat as far back as it will go.
It is better to secure the child restraint in a
rear seat.
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When securing a child restraint in a rear seating Lower Anchors and Tethers for
position, study the instructions that came with
your child restraint to make sure it is compatible with Children (LATCH)
this vehicle.
The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving
Wherever you install a child restraint, be sure to secure or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation
the child restraint properly. of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses
Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child
move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system.
people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraint is
any child restraint in your vehicle — even when no properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle’s
child is in it. safety belts to secure the restraint, following the
instructions that came with that restraint, and also the
instructions in this manual. When installing a child
restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the
lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure
the child restraint. A child restraint must never be
installed using only the top tether and anchor.
In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you
need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments.
The child restraint manufacturer will provide you
with instructions on how to use the child restraint and its
attachments. The following explains how to attach a
child restraint with these attachments in your vehicle.
Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have
lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors
and attachments.
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Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor
Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint
There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the
position that will accommodate a child restraint with vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child
lower attachments (B). restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle
in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation
of the child restraint during driving or in a crash.
Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a
dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B)
to secure the top tether to the anchor.
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Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed i (Top Tether Anchor):
for use with or without the top tether being attached. Seating positions with
Others require the top tether always to be attached. top tether anchors.
In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing
child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be j (Lower Anchor):
attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions
Seating positions with
for your child restraint.
two lower anchors.
If the child restraint does not have a top tether, one can
be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints. Ask
the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit
is available.
Second Row
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Seats — SUT
Locations
i (Top Tether Anchor): i (Top Tether Anchor):
Seating positions with Seating positions with
top tether anchors. top tether anchors.
j (Lower Anchor):
Seating positions with
two lower anchors.
Second Row Third Row Seats — SUV

Seats — SUV
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For SUV models, there are exposed metal anchors for
the second row center and passenger side seating
positions.
For SUT models, there are exposed metal anchor for
the second row center seating position.
For SUV models, the top tether anchors are located at
the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each position
in the second row. Be sure to use the anchor located
nearest to the seating position where the child restraint
will be placed.
Second Row Seats — SUV
For SUT models, the top tether anchor is located at the

bottom rear of the seat cushion for the center position
in the second row. You may need to fold the seatback of
the passenger side seat forward in order to access
this anchor.
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Third Row Seat — SUV
Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a

top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that
the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that
come with the child restraint say that the top tether
Second Row Seats — SUT must be attached.
Accident statistics show that children are safer if they
For SUV models with third row seating, the top tether are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat.
anchor is located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-46 for
for the passenger side seating position in the third row. additional information.
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Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System {CAUTION:
{CAUTION: Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the
vehicle is designed to hold only one child
restraint. Attaching more than one child
If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached restraint to a single anchor could cause the
to anchors, the restraint will not be able to anchor or attachment to come loose or even
protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child break during a crash. A child or others could
could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure be injured if this happens. To help prevent
that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly injury to people and damage to your vehicle,
installed using the anchors, or use the attach only one child restraint per anchor.
vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint,
following the instructions that came with that
restraint, and also the instructions in this
manual.
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Notice: Contact between the child restraint LATCH
attachment parts and the vehicle’s safety belt
{CAUTION: assembly may cause damage to these parts.
Make sure when securing unused safety belts
Children can be seriously injured or strangled behind the child restraint that there is no contact
if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck between the child restraint LATCH attachment parts
and the vehicle’s safety belt assembly.
and the safety belt continues to tighten.
Secure any unused safety belts behind the Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts
child restraint so children cannot reach them. secured may cause damage to the safety belt or the
Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the seat. When removing the child restraint, always
remember to return the safety belts to their normal,
retractor to set the lock, if your vehicle has
stowed position before folding the rear seat.
one, after the child restraint has been installed.
Be sure to follow the instructions of the child
restraint manufacturer.
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Second Row Center Position — SUT 1.4. Route and attach, but do not tighten, the top
tether according to your child restraint
1. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that instructions and the following instructions:
the top tether be attached, attach the top tether to
the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the If your child restraint has a
child restraint instructions and the following steps: single tether, route the
tether over the seatback.
1.1. To access the top tether anchor, raise
the passenger side seat cushion by pulling
up on the strap loop at the rear of the
seat cushion and fold the seat cushion
forward. Then fold the seatback forward.
See Split Folding Rear Seat on page 1-8 for
additional information.
1.2. Place the child restraint in the center seating
position.
1.3. Find the top tether anchor at the rear base of If your child restraint has a
the center seat. dual tether, route the
tether over the seatback.
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1.5. Return the rear passenger side seatback to its 3. Tighten the top tether.
upright position. You may have to move the
child restraint to a temporary position to do
this. Ensure that the seatback locks and the
safety belt is routed properly. Then lower the
{CAUTION:
seat cushion until the seatback and the seat
cushion lock into position. If the seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
2. Attach the lower attachments to the lower anchors. cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
If the child restraint does not have lower
attachments or the desired seating position does
not have lower anchors, secure the child restraint locked.
with the top tether and the safety belts. Refer
to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and 4. Push and pull the child restraint in different
the instructions in this manual. directions to be sure it is secure.
2.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired
seating position.
2.2. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on
the child restraint to the lower anchors.
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Second and Third Row Positions — SUV 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether
according to your child restraint instructions
1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to and the following instructions:
the lower anchors. If the child restraint does
not have lower attachments or the desired seating If the position you are
position does not have lower anchors, secure using does not have a
the child restraint with the top tether and the safety headrest or head restraint
belts. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer and you are using a
instructions and the instructions in this manual. single tether, route the
1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired tether over the seatback.
seating position.
1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat.
1.3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on
the child restraint to the lower anchors.
2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that
the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the If the position you are
top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. using does not have a
Refer to the child restraint instructions and headrest or head restraint
the following steps: and you are using a
dual tether, route the tether
2.1. Find the top tether anchor.
over the seatback.
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If the position you are Securing a Child Restraint in a
using has an adjustable
headrest or head restraint Rear Seat Position
and you are using a
When securing a child restraint in a rear seating
single tether, raise the
position, study the instructions that came with your child
headrest or head restraint
restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle.
and route the tether
under the headrest or head If your child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower
restraint and in between Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on
the headrest or head page 1-47 for how to install your child restraint using
restraint posts. LATCH. If you secure a child restraint using a safety belt
and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and
If the position you are Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-47 for top
using has an adjustable tether anchor locations.
headrest or head restraint Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a
and you are using a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that
dual tether, raise the the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that
headrest or head restraint come with the child restraint say that the top strap must
and route the tether be anchored.
under the headrest or head
In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child
restraint and in between
restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be
the headrest or head
attached.
restraint posts.
If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system,
you will be using the safety belt to secure the child
3. Push and pull the child restraint in different restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions
directions to be sure it is secure. that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the
child restraint when and as the instructions say.
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If you need to install more than one child restraint in the
rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint
on page 1-46.
1. Put the child restraint on the seat.
2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder
portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or
around the restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show you how.
4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of
the retractor to set the lock.
3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.

Make sure the release button is positioned so you
would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly
if necessary.
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6. If your child restraint has a top tether, follow the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions regarding
the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors
and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-47 for
more information.
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different
directions to be sure it is secure.
To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle’s
safety belt and let it go back all the way. If the top tether
is attached to a top tether anchor, disconnect it.
5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint,

pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the
lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder
belt back into the retractor. If you are using a
forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful
to use your knee to push down on the child
restraint as you tighten the belt.
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Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position {CAUTION:
Your vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to
secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be
Put the Restraint on page 1-46. seriously injured or killed if the right front
passenger’s airbag inflates. This is because the
There is a switch in the glove box that you can use to
back of the rear-facing child restraint would be
turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag.
See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-72 for more on this, very close to the inflating airbag.
including important safety information. Even though the airbag off switch is designed to
A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing turn off the right front passenger’s frontal
child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the airbag, no system is fail-safe, and no one can
rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under
some unusual circumstance, even though it is
turned off. We recommend that rear-facing child
restraints be secured in the rear seat, even if the
airbag is off.
If you secure a forward-facing child restraint
in the right front seat, always move the front
passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is
better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat.
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Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a
top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that
{CAUTION: the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that
come with the child restraint say that the top strap must
If the airbag readiness light ever comes on be anchored.
when you have turned off the airbag, it means In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child
that something may be wrong with the airbag restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be
system. The right front passenger’s airbag attached.
could inflate even though the switch is off. You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the
If this ever happens, do not let anyone whom child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that
the national government has identified as a came with the child restraint.
member of a passenger airbag risk group 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before
sit in the right front passenger’s position securing the forward-facing child restraint.
(for example, do not secure a rear-facing child If you have no other choice but to install a rear-facing
restraint in the right front passenger’s seat) child restraint in this seat, make sure the airbag is off
until you have your vehicle serviced. See Airbag once the child restraint has been installed.
Off Switch on page 1-72 and Airbag Readiness When the airbag off switch has turned off the right
Light on page 3-34 for more on this, including front passenger’s frontal airbag, the off indicator
important safety information. in the airbag off light should light and stay lit when
you start the vehicle. See Airbag Off Light on
page 3-35.
If your child restraint has the LATCH system, see
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) 2. Put the child restraint on the seat.
on page 1-47 for how to install your child restraint using 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder
LATCH. If you secure a child restraint using a safety portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or
belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and around the restraint. The child restraint instructions
Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-47 for top will show you how.
tether anchor locations.
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4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of
Make sure the release button is positioned so you the retractor to set the lock.
would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly
if necessary.
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If you had turned the airbag off with the switch,
remember to be sure to use the airbag off switch to turn
on the right front passenger’s airbag when you remove
the child restraint from the vehicle unless the person
who will be sitting there is a member of a passenger
airbag risk group. See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-72.
{CAUTION:
If the right front passenger’s airbag is turned off
for a person who is not in a risk group identified
by the national government, that person will not
have the extra protection of an airbag. In a
crash, the airbag will not be able to inflate and
6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, help protect the person sitting there.
pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap
portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back Do not turn off the passenger’s airbag unless
into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing the person sitting there is in a risk group
child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your identified by the national government.
knee to push down on the child restraint as you See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-72 for more on
tighten the belt. this, including important safety information.
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different
directions to be sure it is secure.
To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle’s
safety belt and let it go back all the way.
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Airbag System Airbags are designed to supplement the protection
provided by safety belts. Even though today’s airbags
Your vehicle has the following airbags: are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury
from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate
• A frontal airbag for the driver. very quickly to do their job.
• A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. Here are the most important things to know about the
• A roof-rail airbag for the driver and the passenger airbag system:
seated directly behind the driver.
• A roof-rail airbag for the right front passenger and
the passenger seated directly behind the right {CAUTION:
front passenger.
Your vehicle may have the following airbags: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash
if you are not wearing your safety belt — even
• If your vehicle has a third row seat, it will have if you have airbags. Wearing your safety belt
third row roof-rail airbags. during a crash helps reduce your chance of
All of the airbags in your vehicle will have the word hitting things inside the vehicle or being
AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label ejected from it. Airbags are “supplemental
near the deployment opening. restraints” to the safety belts. All airbags are
For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the designed to work with safety belts, but do not
middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and replace them.
on the instrument panel for the right front passenger.
With roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear
along the headliner or trim.
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{CAUTION: {CAUTION:
Frontal airbags are designed to deploy in Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the
moderate to severe frontal and near frontal blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or
crashes. They are not designed to inflate in very close to, any airbag when it inflates can
rollover, rear crashes, or in many side crashes. be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit
Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed unnecessarily close to the airbag, as you
to inflate in moderate to severe crashes where would be if you were sitting on the edge of
something hits the side of your vehicle and in your seat or leaning forward. Safety belts help
the event of a vehicle rollover. They are not keep you in position before and during a
designed to inflate in frontal or in rear crashes. crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with
airbags. The driver should sit as far back as
Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety possible while still maintaining control of the
belt properly — whether or not there is an vehicle.
airbag for that person.
Occupants should not lean on or sleep against
the door or side windows in seating positions
with roof-rail airbags.
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Where Are the Airbags?
{CAUTION:
Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best
protection for adults, but not for young children
and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt
system nor its airbag system is designed for
them. Young children and infants need the
protection that a child restraint system can
provide. Always secure children properly in
your vehicle. To read how, see Older Children
on page 1-36 or Infants and Young Children on
page 1-39.
There is an airbag
readiness light on the
instrument panel cluster,
which shows the airbag
symbol. The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of the
steering wheel.
The system checks the airbag electrical system for

malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical
problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-34
for more information.
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Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar
The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the
instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger,
and second row outboard passengers are in the
ceiling above the side windows.
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{CAUTION:
If something is between an occupant and an
airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it
might force the object into that person causing
severe injury or even death. The path of an
inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put
anything between an occupant and an airbag,
and do not attach or put anything on the
steering wheel hub or on or near any other
airbag covering.
If your vehicle has roof-rail airbags, never
secure anything to the roof of your vehicle by
routing the rope or tie down through any door
Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar or window opening. If you do, the path of an
inflating roof-rail airbag will be blocked.
If your vehicle has roof-rail airbags and a third row
passenger seat, the airbags are located in the ceiling
above the rear windows for the outboard passenger
positions in the third row.
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When Should an Airbag Inflate? Thresholds can also vary with specific vehicle design.
Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle
severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts.
potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver’s or Your vehicle has roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System
right front passenger’s head and chest. However, they on page 1-64. Roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate in
are only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds a moderate to severe side crashes. In addition, these
predetermined deployment threshold. Deployment roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate during a rollover.
thresholds are used to predict how severe a crash is Roof-rail airbags will inflate if the crash severity is
likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and above the system’s designed threshold level. The
help restrain the occupants. threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design.
Whether your frontal airbags will or should deploy is not Roof-rail airbags are not intended to inflate in frontal
based on how fast your vehicle is traveling. It depends impacts, near-frontal impacts, or rear impacts. Both
largely on what you hit, the direction of the impact, roof-rail airbags will deploy when either side of
and how quickly your vehicle slows down. the vehicle is struck, or if the sensing system predicts
Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. that the vehicle is about to roll over.
For example: In any particular crash, no one can say whether an
• If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags airbag should have inflated simply because of the
could inflate at a different crash speed than if the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs
vehicle hits a moving object. were. For frontal airbags, inflation is determined by
• If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, the what the vehicle hits, the angle of the impact, and how
airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than quickly the vehicle slows down. For roof-rail airbags,
if the vehicle hits an object does not deform. deployment is determined by the location and severity of
• If the vehicle hits a narrow object (like a pole), the the side impact. In a rollover event, roof-rail airbag
airbags could inflate at a different crash speed deployment is determined by the direction of the roll.
than if the vehicle hits a wide object (like a wall).
• If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle, the
airbags could inflate at a different crash speed
than if the vehicle goes straight into the object.
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What Makes an Airbag Inflate? Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help
contain the head and chest of occupants in the
In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an outboard seating positions in the first, second, and third
electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the rows, if equipped with a third row seat. The rollover
inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help reduce the
bag to break out of the cover and deploy. The inflator, risk of full or partial ejection in rollover events, although
the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the no system can prevent all such ejections.
airbag module.
But airbags would not help in many types of collisions,
Frontal airbag modules are located inside the steering primarily because the occupant’s motion is not
wheel and instrument panel. For vehicles with roof-rail toward those airbags. See When Should an Airbag
airbags, there are airbag modules in the ceiling of the Inflate? on page 1-69 for more information.
vehicle, near the side windows that have occupant
seating positions. Airbags should never be regarded as anything more
than a supplement to safety belts.
How Does an Airbag Restrain? What Will You See After an Airbag
In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions,
even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel Inflates?
or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side After the frontal airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so
collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside quickly that some people may not even realize an
of the vehicle. airbag inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least
Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety partially inflated for some time after they deploy.
belts. Frontal airbags distribute the force of the Some components of the airbag module may be hot for
impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, several minutes. For location of the airbag modules,
stopping the occupant more gradually. Roof-rail airbags see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? on page 1-70.
distribute the force of the impact more evenly over
the occupant’s upper body.
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The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you Your vehicle has a feature that may automatically
may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on, and turn
be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the the hazard warning flashers on when the airbags inflate.
deflated airbags. Airbag inflation does not prevent You can lock the doors, turn the interior lamps off,
the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being and turn the hazard warning flashers off by using the
able to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people from controls for those features.
leaving the vehicle. In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag,
windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.
Additional windshield breakage may also occur from
{CAUTION: the right front passenger airbag.
• Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an
When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for the
the air. This dust could cause breathing airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag
problems for people with a history of asthma or system will not be there to help protect you in another
other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone crash. A new system will include airbag modules and
in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is possibly other parts. The service manual for your
safe to do so. If you have breathing problems vehicle covers the need to replace other parts.
but cannot get out of the vehicle after an airbag • Your vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic
inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window module which records information after a crash.
or a door. If you experience breathing problems See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on
following an airbag deployment, you should page 7-16 and Event Data Recorders on page 7-16.
seek medical attention. • Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag
systems. Improper service can mean that an
airbag system will not work properly. See your
dealer/retailer for service.
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Airbag Off Switch This switch should only be turned to the off position if
the person in the right front passenger’s position is
Your vehicle has an airbag on-off switch located in the a member of a passenger risk group identified by the
glove box that you can use to manually turn on or national government as follows:
off the right front passenger’s airbag. Your switch may
vary slightly. Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) must
ride in the front seat because:
• My vehicle has no rear seat;
• My vehicle has a rear seat too small to
accommodate a rear-facing infant seat; or
• The infant has a medical condition which, according
to the infant’s physician, makes it necessary for the
infant to ride in the front seat so that the driver
can constantly monitor the child’s condition.
Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must
ride in the front seat because:
• My vehicle has no rear seat;
• Although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear
United States Canada seat(s) whenever possible, children ages 1 to 12
sometimes must ride in the front because no space
is available in the rear seat(s) of my vehicle; or
• The child has a medical condition which, according
to the child’s physician, makes it necessary for the
child to ride in the front seat so that the driver
can constantly monitor the child’s condition.
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Medical Condition. A passenger has a
medical condition which, according to his or
her physician:
• Causes the passenger airbag to pose a special risk
for the passenger; and
• Makes the potential harm from the passenger
airbag in a crash greater than the potential
harm from turning off the airbag and allowing the
passenger, even if belted, to hit the dashboard
or windshield in a crash.
United States Canada

{CAUTION:
To turn off the right front passenger’s airbag, insert your
If the right front passenger’s airbag is turned off ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the
for a person who is not in a risk group identified switch to the off position.
by the national government, that person will not The word OFF or the off symbol will come on in the
have the extra protection of an airbag. In a passenger airbag status indicator located in the
crash, the airbag will not be able to inflate and overhead console to let you know that the right front
help protect the person sitting there. Do not turn passenger’s airbag is off, after the system check
off the passenger’s airbag unless the person is completed. The airbag off light will come on and stay
sitting there is in a risk group. on to let you know that the right front passenger’s
airbag is off. See Airbag Off Light on page 3-35.
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The airbag off light will stay on to remind you that the
airbag is off. The right front passenger’s airbag will
remain off until you turn it back on again.
{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light ever comes on
when you have turned off the airbag, it means
that something may be wrong with the airbag
system. The right front passenger’s airbag
could inflate even though the switch is off.
If this ever happens, do not let anyone whom United States Canada
the national government has identified as a
member of a passenger airbag risk group To turn the right front passenger’s airbag on again,
sit in the right front passenger’s position insert your ignition key into the switch, push in,
(for example, do not secure a rear-facing child and move the switch to the on position.
restraint in the right front passenger’s seat) The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is now
until you have your vehicle serviced. See enabled (may inflate). See Airbag Off Light on page 3-35
Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-34 for for more information.
additional information.
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Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Adding Equipment to Your
Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.
There are parts of the airbag system in several places
Q: Is there anything I might add to or change
about the vehicle that could keep the airbags
around your vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the service from working properly?
manual have information about servicing your vehicle
and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, A: Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’s
see Service Publications Ordering Information on frame, bumper system, height, front end or side
page 7-15. sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from
working properly. Changing or moving any parts
of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing
{CAUTION: and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument
panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner
or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front
For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is
sensors, side impact sensors, rollover sensor
turned off and the battery is disconnected, an module, or airbag wiring can affect the operation of
airbag can still inflate during improper service. the airbag system.
You can be injured if you are close to an
airbag when it inflates. Avoid yellow If you have any questions about this, you should
connectors. They are probably part of the contact Customer Assistance before you modify
your vehicle. The phone numbers and addresses
airbag system. Be sure to follow proper
for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of
service procedures, and make sure the person
the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual.
performing work for you is qualified to do so.
See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2.
If your vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see Different
Size Tires and Wheels on page 5-72 for additional
important information.
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Q: Because I have a disability, I have to get my Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a
vehicle modified. How can I find out whether crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt
this will affect my airbag system? is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.
Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working.
A: If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-33 for more
The phone numbers and addresses for Customer
information.
Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer
Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Care of Safety
Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2. Belts on page 5-103.
In addition, your dealer/retailer and the service manual
have information about the location of the airbag sensors,
Airbags
sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring. The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled
maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag
Restraint System Check readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light
on page 3-34 for more information.
Checking the Restraint Systems Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened,
or broken, the airbag may not work properly.
Safety Belts Do not open or break the airbag coverings. If there
are any opened or broken airbag covers, have
Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light the airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced.
and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors For the location of the airbag modules, see What
and anchorages are working properly. Makes an Airbag Inflate? on page 1-70. See your
Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system dealer/retailer for service.
parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety
belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
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Replacing Restraint System Parts If you have had a crash, do you need new belts or
LATCH system (if equipped) parts?
After a Crash After a very minor crash, nothing may be necessary.
But the belt assemblies that were used during any
crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your
{CAUTION: dealer/retailer to have your safety belt assemblies
inspected or replaced.
A crash can damage the restraint systems If your vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being
in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system used during a crash, you may need new LATCH
may not properly protect the person using it, system parts.
resulting in serious injury or even death in a New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the
crash. To help make sure your restraint belt or LATCH system (if equipped), was not being used
systems are working properly after a crash, at the time of the crash.
have them inspected and any necessary
If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag
replacements made as soon as possible. system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier
in this section.
Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your
vehicle has been in a crash, if your airbag readiness
light stays on after you start your vehicle, or while you
are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-34.
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✍ NOTES
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Section 2 Features and Controls
Keys ...............................................................2-3 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................2-28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................2-4 New Vehicle Break-In ....................................2-28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Ignition Positions ..........................................2-28
Operation ...................................................2-5 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................2-29
Remote Vehicle Start ......................................2-8 Starting the Engine .......................................2-30
Doors and Locks ............................................2-10 Engine Coolant Heater ..................................2-31
Door Locks ..................................................2-10 Automatic Transmission Operation ...................2-32
Power Door Locks ........................................2-11 Tow/Haul Mode ............................................2-36
Delayed Locking ...........................................2-11 Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive ............................2-36
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ..............2-11 Parking Brake ..............................................2-40
Rear Door Security Locks ..............................2-12 Shifting Into PARK (P) ...................................2-41
Lockout Protection ........................................2-12 Shifting Out of PARK (P) ...............................2-42
Liftgate (SUV) ..............................................2-13 Parking Over Things That Burn .......................2-43
Midgate® (SUT) ............................................2-14 Engine Exhaust ............................................2-43
Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier .............................2-16 Running the Engine While Parked ...................2-44
Windows ........................................................2-19 Mirrors ...........................................................2-45
Power Windows ............................................2-20 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Sun Visors ...................................................2-23 Compass and Temperature Display ..............2-45
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors .....................2-48
Theft-Deterrent Systems ..................................2-24 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................2-49
Content Theft-Deterrent .................................2-24 Outside Convex Mirror ...................................2-49
PASS-Key® III+ ............................................2-26 Outside Heated Mirrors ..................................2-49
PASS-Key® III+ Operation ..............................2-26
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Section 2 Features and Controls
Object Detection Systems ...............................2-50 Storage Areas ................................................2-64
Rear Vision Camera ......................................2-50 Glove Box ...................................................2-64
OnStar® System .............................................2-53 Cupholder(s) ................................................2-64
Center Console Storage .................................2-64
Universal Home Remote System .......................2-57 Luggage Carrier ...........................................2-65
Universal Home Remote System Operation Rear Seat Armrest ........................................2-65
(With Three Round LED) ............................2-57 Cargo Tie Downs (SUT) ................................2-65
All-Weather Cargo Area (SUT) ........................2-66
Sunroof .........................................................2-67
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Keys
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition
key is dangerous for many reasons, children
or others could be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate the power windows or
other controls or even make the vehicle move.
The windows will function with the keys in the
ignition and they could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a closing
window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle
with children.
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The key can be used for the ignition and all door locks. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer/retailer System
or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys.
Store this information in a safe place, not in your Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system operates on
vehicle. a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications
See your dealer/retailer if a replacement key or Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
additional key is needed. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. 1. This device may not cause interference.
Be sure you have spare keys. 2. This device must accept any interference received,
If you are locked out of your vehicle, call the Roadside including interference that may cause undesired
Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance Program operation of the device.
on page 7-6. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
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At times you may notice a decrease in operating range. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
This is normal for any RKE system. If the transmitter
does not work or if you have to stand closer to System Operation
your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions
• Check the distance. You may be too far from your will work up to 195 feet (60 m) away. However, the
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during operating range may be less while the vehicle is running,
rainy or snowy weather. therefore, you may need to be closer to your vehicle
to turn it off than you were to start it.
• Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the There are other conditions which can affect the
left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless
try again. Entry (RKE) System on page 2-4.
• Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement” later in this
/ (Remote Vehicle
section. Start): Press /to start
the engine from outside the
• If you are still having trouble, see your dealer/retailer vehicle using the RKE
or a qualified technician for service. transmitter. See Remote
Vehicle Start on page 2-8
for additional information.
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Q (Lock): Press Qto lock all the doors. You can lower the windows by pressing and holding "
If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), on the RKE transmitter. See Power Windows on
the turn signal lamps will flash once to indicate page 2-20 for additional information.
locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, If you use the RKE transmitter to enter your vehicle and
the horn will chirp when Qis pressed again within the remote recall memory feature is on, automatic
three seconds of the previous press of the lock button. seat and adjustable mirror movements may occur.
See DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) To use this feature again, you must first perform a recall
on page 3-63 for additional information. to the other memorized position or use the easy exit
feature. See “MEMORY SEAT RECALL” under
Pressing Qwill arm the content theft-deterrent system. DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on
See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-24. page 3-63 for additional information.
" (Unlock): Press " to unlock the driver’s door. If " is L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release
pressed again within three seconds, all remaining doors L to locate your vehicle. The turn signal lamps will
will unlock.
flash and the horn will sound three times.
If it is dark enough outside, your interior lamps will
come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition Press and hold Lfor more than two seconds to
is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the turn activate the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps will flash
signal lamps will flash twice to indicate unlocking has and the horn will sound repeatedly for 30 seconds.
occurred. See DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC The alarm will turn off when the ignition is moved
Buttons) on page 3-63. If enabled through the DIC, to RUN or Lis pressed again. The ignition must be in
the exterior lights will turn on briefly if it is dark enough OFF for the panic alarm to work.
outside. See “APPROACH LIGHTING” under DIC
Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-63.
Pressing " on the RKE transmitter will disarm the
content theft-deterrent system. See Content
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-24.
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Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased
through your dealer/retailer. All transmitters need to be
re-coded to match the new transmitter. The lost
transmitter will no longer work after the new transmitters
are re-coded. The vehicle can have a maximum of
eight transmitters matched to it. See “Relearn Remote
Key” under DIC Operation and Displays (Using DIC
Buttons) on page 3-49 or DIC Operation and Displays
(Using Trip Odometer Reset Stem) on page 3-54
for instructions on how to match RKE transmitters to
your vehicle.
Battery Replacement To replace the battery in the RKE transmitter:

Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN 1. Separate the halves of the transmitter with a flat,
REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. See thin object inserted into the notch on the side.
“REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY” under DIC
2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for additional
information. 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down.
Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to
touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body 4. Put the transmitter back together tightly.
transferred to these surfaces may damage the
transmitter.
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Remote Vehicle Start Laws in some communities may restrict the use of
remote starters. For example, some laws may require a
The remote start feature allows you to start the engine person using the remote start to have the vehicle in
from outside of the vehicle. It may also start up the view when doing so. Check local regulations for
vehicle’s heating or air conditioning systems and rear any requirements on remote starting of vehicles.
window defogger. Normal operation of the system
will return after the key is turned to the ON/RUN Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is
position. low on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel.
During a remote start, the climate control system will The RKE transmitter with the remote start button,
default to a heating mode during colder outside provides an increased range of operation. However, the
temperatures and a cooling mode during warmer outside range may be less while the vehicle is running. As a
temperatures. result, you may need to be closer to your vehicle to turn
it off, than you were to turn it on.
During a remote start, the rear window defogger and
heated mirrors, if equipped, will turn on during colder There are other conditions which can affect the
outside temperatures and will shut off when the performance of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless
key is turned to ON/RUN. Entry (RKE) System on page 2-4 for additional
information.
During a remote start, the heated seats will turn on
during colder outside temperatures and will shut
off when the key is turned to ON/RUN. See Heated
Seats on page 1-4 for additional information.
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/ (Remote Start): Press and release the lock button If the vehicle is left running it will automatically
and then press and hold the remote start button to shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension
start the vehicle. has been done.
To start the vehicle using the remote start feature: To manually shut off a remote start:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle. • Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
the remote start button until the parking lamps
2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock button, turn off.
then immediately press and hold the transmitter’s
remote start button until the turn signal lights flash. • Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
If you cannot see the vehicle’s lights, press • Turn the ignition switch on and then off.
and hold the remote start button for at least
four seconds. The vehicle’s doors will lock. The vehicle can be remote started two separate times
Pressing the remote start button again after the between driving sequences. The engine will run for
vehicle has started will turn off the ignition. 10 minutes after each remote start.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn Or, you can extend the engine run time by another
on and remain on while the vehicle is running. 10 minutes within the first 10 minute remote start time
3. If it is the first remote start since the vehicle has frame, and before the engine stops.
been driven, repeat these steps, while the engine For example, if the lock button and then the remote
is still running, to extend the engine running time start buttons are pressed again after the vehicle
by 10 minutes. Remote start can be extended has been running for five minutes, 10 minutes are
one time. added, allowing the engine to run for 15 minutes.
After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert The additional ten minutes are considered a
and turn the key to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle. second remote vehicle start.
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Once two remote starts, or a single remote start with
one time extension has been done, the vehicle must be
Doors and Locks
started with the key.
Door Locks
After the key is removed from the ignition, the vehicle
can be remote started again.
The vehicle cannot be remote started if the key is in the {CAUTION:
ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an
emission control system malfunction.
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Also, the engine will turn off during a remote vehicle
start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the
• Passengers, especially children, can easily
open the doors and fall out of a moving
oil pressure gets low.
vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle
Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start feature are will not open it. You increase the chance
shipped from the factory with the remote vehicle of being thrown out of the vehicle in a
start system enabled. The system may be enabled or crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear
disabled through the DIC. See “REMOTE START” under safety belts properly and lock the doors
DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on whenever you drive.
page 3-63 for additional information. If your vehicle • Young children who get into unlocked
does not have DIC buttons, see your dealer/retailer to
vehicles may be unable to get out. A child
enable or disable the remote vehicle start system.
can be overcome by extreme heat and can
suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle
whenever you leave it.
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Delayed Locking
When locking the doors with the power lock switch or
the keyless entry transmitter and a door or the liftgate
• Outsiders can easily enter through an (if equipped) is open, the delayed locking feature
unlocked door when you slow down or will delay locking the doors until five seconds after the
stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to
help prevent this from happening. signal that the delayed locking feature is in use.
Pressing the power lock switch twice will override the
delayed locking feature and immediately lock all
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
the doors.
To unlock the door from the outside, use the keyless
You can also program this feature using the DIC.
entry system or the key.
See DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons)
To unlock or lock the door from the inside, slide the on page 3-63.
manual lever at the top of the door up or down.
Programmable Automatic
Power Door Locks Door Locks
The power door lock switches are located on the
front doors. Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic lock/unlock
feature which enables you to program your vehicle’s
Q (Lock): Remove the key from the ignition and power door locks. You can program this feature through
press to lock all of the doors. the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Vehicle
Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-63 for more
K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. information on DIC programming.
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Rear Door Security Locks To open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the
following:
Your vehicle may have rear door security locks. 1. Unlock the by lifting the rear door manual lock, the
These prevent passengers from opening the rear doors power door lock switch, or if the vehicle has one, by
from the inside. using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
The rear door security 2. Open the door from the outside.
locks are located on the
inside edge of each To cancel the rear door security lock, do the following:
rear door. You must open 1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
the rear doors to access 2. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it
them. The label depicting so the slot is in the vertical position.
lock and unlock positions
is located near the lock.
Lockout Protection
This feature protects you from locking your key in the
vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door
is open.
Security Lock Label If the driver’s side power lock switch is pressed when a
shown door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the
doors will lock and then the driver’s door will unlock.
To set the locks, do the following:
If the passenger’s side power lock switch is pressed
1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it when a door is open and the key is in the ignition,
so the slot is in the horizontal position. all of the doors will lock and then the passenger’s door
2. Close the door. will unlock.
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Liftgate (SUV) To lock and unlock the liftgate, use any of the power
door lock switches or the remote keyless entry (RKE)
transmitter.
{CAUTION: To open the liftgate, do the following:
1. Move the spare tire carrier out of the way.
It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate See “Opening the Spare Tire Carrier” under
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier on page 2-16.
come into your vehicle. You can not see or 2. Pull the handle located in the center of the door.
smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and To close the liftgate, do the following:
even death. If you must drive with the liftgate
1. Pull the liftgate down until it latches.
open or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal 2. Move the spare tire carrier back into place.
between the body and the liftgate: See “Closing the Spare Tire Carrier” under
Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier on page 2-16.
• Make sure all other windows are shut.
• Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select the
control setting that will force outside air
into your vehicle. See Dual Automatic
Climate Control System on page 3-22.
• If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See Engine Exhaust on page 2-43.
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Midgate® (SUT) The Midgate® allows you to extend the length of your
vehicle’s cargo area into the cab.
Lowering the Midgate
{CAUTION: The Midgate window must be completely lowered for
the Midgate® to be lowered. See “Midgate® Window”
It can be dangerous to drive with the cargo area under Power Windows on page 2-20.
covered and the tailgate and the Midgate® open
Both the Midgate and the Midgate window can be
because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come lowered while the ignition is in either ON/RUN or
into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO. ACC/ACCESSORY, or while in Retained Accessory
It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Power (RAP) mode. See Retained Accessory Power
If you must drive with the cargo covers on and (RAP) on page 2-29 for more information.
the tailgate and Midgate® open or if electrical
To lower the Midgate, do the following:
wiring or other cable connections must pass
through the seal between the body and the 1. Fold the rear seats forward. See Split Folding Rear
Midgate®: Seat on page 1-8. The front seats may have to be
moved forward slightly.
• Make sure all windows are shut.
2. K (Midgate Window): Press the bottom part
• Turn the fan on your heating or cooling of this switch to lower the Midgate window.
system to its highest speed on the setting See Instrument Panel Overview on page 3-4 for
that brings in outside air. This will force the location of this switch. The window can also be
outside air into your vehicle. See Dual operated using the global express-down button.
Automatic Climate Control System on See “Global Glass Feature” under Power Windows
page 3-22. on page 2-20.
• If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See Engine Exhaust on page 2-43.
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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.
3. Press either one of the two power Midgate latch

release buttons. The Midgate will move slightly
forward from its closed position. The latch release
buttons operate while the ignition is in ON/RUN,
ACC/ACCESSORY, in RAP mode, or up to
ten minutes after removing the key. If necessary,
press the global express-down button to reactivate
the release buttons for an additional ten minutes.
4. Pull the Midgate inward and down to its fully
lowered position.
5. Flip the auxiliary panel on the top of the Midgate
into position to bridge the gap created by the
hinges in the Midgate. There are two finger holds
on the panel.
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Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier
Opening the Spare Tire Carrier
To open the spare tire carrier, do the following:
2. Lift up on the latch on the left side of the vehicle

to release the spare tire carrier from the vehicle.
The handle will stay in the raised position until the
spare tire carrier is closed and latched properly.
1. Press the button on the pin (B), which is attached to

the cable (A), to remove the pin from the latch nut (C). {CAUTION:
If you drive with the spare tire carrier
unlatched, you could injure pedestrians or
damage the vehicle. Make sure the carrier is
secure before driving.
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Opening the Tailgate
SUT Model Spare Tire Carrier shown,

SUV Model similar
Lift the release handle while pulling the tailgate
3. Swing the spare tire carrier to the side.
toward you.
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Closing the Spare Tire Carrier
To close the spare tire carrier, do the following:
1. On SUT models swing the tailgate up until it latches
firmly into place.
{CAUTION:
The spare tire carrier must be secured so that
it does not strike and injure someone. Always
close it into the latch forcefully. Make sure that
the release handle is fully closed (down) and
that the cable is attached.
3. Reinstall the cable (A) by pushing in the button
2. Move the spare tire carrier back into place until it on the pin (B) and inserting the pin into the latch
latches, by closing it into the latch forcefully. bolt nut (C).
The spare tire carrier is latched properly when the 4. Pull on the spare tire carrier to make sure it is
latch handle has lowered to the closed position. firmly latched.
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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.
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Power Windows Express-Down Windows
A power window switch is The window switches have an express-down feature
located on the armrest which allows the window to be lowered fully without
of each side door. continuously pressing the switch. Press the front of
The switches operate while the window switch down all the way and release.
the ignition is in ON/RUN Express-down can be interrupted at any time by
or ACC/ACCESSORY or pulling up the front of the switch.
while Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active. Window Lockout
See Retained Accessory This feature prevents the rear passengers from
Power (RAP) on page 2-29. operating their windows.
o (Window Lockout): This 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
The driver’s door also has a switch for each of the has been activated. Press the button again to return
passenger’s windows. to normal operation.
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.
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Global Window Feature ª(Window Express-Down): Press the express-down
button to lower all side windows and Midgate window,
The global window up and
if equipped, without stopping. Express-down will operate
express-down button is
while the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,
located on the instrument
or while Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See
panel.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-29.
Pressing the global express-down button also activates
the power Midgate latch release buttons, if equipped. See
“Lowering the Midgate” under Midgate® on page 2-14.
The express-down feature can also be operated through
the Remote Keyless Access (RKE) transmitter. Press and
hold the unlock button on the transmitter until the
windows start to lower. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
This feature allows all side windows and Midgate® System Operation on page 2-5 for more information.
window, if equipped, to be opened or closed at the
same time. y (Window Up): Press and hold the up button to
raise the four side windows and, if equipped, the Midgate
window. The up button operates while the ignition is in
ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or while RAP is active.
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Midgate Window
K (Midgate Window): On vehicles with a Midgate, {CAUTION:
the switch to operate the window is located on the
instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. If express override is activated, the midgate
See Instrument Panel Overview on page 3-4. window will not reverse automatically. You or
ª: Press to express-down the window. others could be injured and the window could
y: Press to express-up the window. be damaged. Before you use express override,
make sure that all people and obstructions are
Press the top or bottom of the switch a second time to clear of the midgate window path.
stop the window
The window switch will operate while the ignition is in
ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or while Retained Midgate Window Express Override Mode
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-29. If an obstruction or weather condition such as severe
icing stops the window as it is moving upward, the
The window can also be operated using the global window will automatically reverse to a partially open
window buttons. See “Global Window Feature” position. The window will return to normal operation
previously. once the obstruction or condition is removed.
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The window auto-reversal function can be overridden in To Exit Error/Jog Mode
the express override mode. To override, the window
must be operated manually by pressing and holding the 1. Ensure normal Midgate window operating conditions
Midgate window switch or the global window button. have begun.
This must be done within two seconds after the Midgate 2. Press and hold the Midgate window down switch
window has stopped at a partially open position. approximately one second to start window
The express override mode only works immediately express-down.
following a window auto-reversal. Window express 3. Release the window down switch and allow the
functions will not work while in this mode. window to fully open.
Midgate Window Error/Jog Mode Do not use any window switches once window
movement has started.
If the Midgate window has sensed conditions which may
4. Press the Midgate window up switch and visually
lead to damage or malfunction of the window system,
confirm that the express-up has been completed.
the window will automatically go into Error/Jog mode.
In this mode, window express functions will not
work. The window can only be operated manually by Sun Visors
pressing the Midgate window switch or the global
window button. The window will move slightly and stop. Swing the sun visor down to block glare. Swing the sun
Press and hold the window switch or global window visor to the side to cover the side window.
button to continue to close the window a small amount
at a time.
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
Swing the sun visor down and lift the mirror cover to
turn the lamps on.
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Theft-Deterrent Systems To activate the theft-deterrent system:
1. Open the door.
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent 2. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it transmitter. The security light will illuminate to
impossible to steal. inform the driver the system is arming. If a door is
open when the doors are locked, the security
light will flash.
Content Theft-Deterrent 3. Close all doors. The security light should go off
Your vehicle is equipped with a content theft-deterrent after about 30 seconds. The alarm is not armed
alarm system. until the security light goes off.
If the delayed locking feature is turned on, the
With this system, the theft-deterrent system will not start the arming
security light in the process until the last door is closed and the delay
instrument panel cluster timer has expired. See Delayed Locking on
will flash as you open page 2-11.
the door if your ignition
is off. If a locked door is opened without the RKE transmitter,
the alarm will go off. The headlamps and parking
lamps will flash and the horn will sound for 30 seconds,
then will turn off to save the battery power.
This light reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent
system.
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Remember, the theft-deterrent system will not activate if Testing the Alarm
you lock the doors with the vehicle’s key or use the
manual door lock. It activates only if you use a power To test the alarm:
door lock switch with the door open, or with the 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window
RKE transmitter. You should also remember that you and open the driver’s door.
can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key if the
2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the
alarm has been set off.
power door lock switch while the door is open, or
Here is how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident: with the RKE transmitter.
• If you do not want to activate the theft-deterrent 3. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and wait for
system, the vehicle should be locked with the the security light to go out.
door key after the doors are closed. 4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the
• Always unlock a door with the RKE transmitter. door with the manual door lock and open the
Unlocking a door any other way will set off the door. This should set off the alarm.
alarm. While the alarm is set, the power door unlock switch is
If you set off the alarm by accident, press unlock on the not operational.
RKE transmitter or place the key in the ignition and If the alarm does not sound when it should but the
turn it to START to turn it off. The alarm will not stop headlamps flash, check to see if the horn works.
if you try to unlock a door any other way. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse,
see Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-111 and
Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-113.
If the alarm does not sound or the headlamps do not
flash, the vehicle should be serviced by your
dealer/retailer.
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PASS-Key® III+ PASS-Key® III+ Operation
The PASS-Key® III+ system operates on a radio Your vehicle has PASS-Key® III+ (Personalized
frequency subject to Federal Communications Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system.
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. PASS-Key® III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The system is automatically armed when the key
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: is removed from the ignition.
1. This device may not cause harmful interference. The system is automatically disarmed when the key is
2. This device must accept any interference received, turned to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY or START
including interference that may cause undesired from the LOCK/OFF position.
operation. You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. The security light will come on if there is a problem
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system.
1. This device may not cause interference. When the PASS-Key® III+ system senses that someone
2. This device must accept any interference received, is using the wrong key, it prevents the vehicle from
including interference that may cause undesired starting. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start
operation of the device. the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high
number of electrical key codes.
an authorized service facility could void authorization to If the engine does not start and the security light on the
use this equipment. instrument panel cluster comes on when trying to
start the vehicle, there may be a problem with your
PASS-Key® III+ uses a radio frequency transponder in theft-deterrent system. Turn the ignition off and try again.
the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
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If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to To program the new additional key:
be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time,
you may also want to check the fuse, see Fuses 1. Verify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it.
and Circuit Breakers on page 5-110. If the engine still 2. Insert the original, already programmed, key in the
does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not
service. If your vehicle does start, the first key may be start, see your dealer/retailer for service.
faulty. See your dealer/retailer who can service the
3. After the engine has started, turn the key to
PASS-Key® III+ to have a new key made. In an
LOCK/OFF, and remove the key.
emergency, contact Roadside Assistance.
4. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to
It is possible for the PASS-Key® III+ decoder to learn
the ON/RUN position within five seconds of turning
the transponder value of a new or replacement key.
the ignition to the LOCK/OFF position in Step 3.
Up to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle.
The following procedure is for programming additional The security light will turn off once the key has been
keys only. If all the currently programmed keys are programmed.
lost or do not operate, you must see your dealer/retailer 5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to
or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III+ to be programmed.
have keys made and programmed to the system.
If you lose or damage your PASS-Key® III+ key, see
See your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can service your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key® III+ to get a new key blank that is cut PASS-Key® III+ to have a new key made.
exactly as the ignition key that operates the system.
Do not leave the key or device that disarms or
deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle.
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Starting and Operating Your Ignition Positions
Vehicle Use the key to turn the
ignition switch to four
New Vehicle Break-In different positions.
Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate

break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if
you follow these guidelines:
• Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for
the first 500 miles (805 km).
• Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or
slow, for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do not
make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to
brake or slow the vehicle.
• Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles In order to shift out of PARK (P), ignition must be in the
(322 km) or so. During this time the new brake ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake
linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops pedal must be applied.
with new linings can mean premature wear and A (LOCK/OFF): This position locks the ignition and
earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in transmission. It is a theft-deterrent feature. The key
guideline every time you get new brake linings. can only be removed when the ignition is turned
• Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing to LOCK/OFF.
a Trailer on page 4-55 for the trailer towing
capabilities of your vehicle and more
information.
Following break-in, engine speed and load can be
gradually increased.
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Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the Key In the Ignition
ignition switch could cause damage or break the
key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it is an
your hand. Make sure the key is all the way in. easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you leave the
If it is, turn the steering wheel left and right while key in the ignition and park your vehicle, a chime
you turn the key hard. If none of this works, will sound, when you open the driver’s door. Always
then your vehicle needs service. remember to remove your key from the ignition and take
it with you. This will lock your ignition and transmission.
B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This position lets things like Also, always remember to lock the doors.
the radio and the windshield wipers operate while The battery could be drained if you leave the key in the
the engine is off. ignition while your vehicle is parked. You may not be
Lengthy operation of features such as the radio in the able to start your vehicle after it has been parked for an
ACC/ACCESSORY ignition position and the ON/RUN extended period of time.
position may drain the battery and prevent your vehicle
from starting. Do not operate your vehicle in the Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
ACC/ACCESSORY ignition position for a long period
of time. These vehicle accessories can be used for up to
10 minutes after the engine is turned off:
C (ON/RUN): This is the position for driving. It is the • Audio System
position the ignition switch returns to after the engine
starts, and the key is released. • Sunroof
• Power Windows
The battery could be drained if you leave the key in
the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with The sunroof and power windows will continue to work
the engine off. You may not be able to start your up to 10 minutes after the key is turned to LOCK/OFF or
vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended until any door is opened. The radio will continue to
period of time. work for up to 10 minutes after the key is turned
to LOCK/OFF or until the driver’s door is opened.
D (START): This position starts the engine.
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Starting the Engine To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents
cranking if the engine is already running. Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition
Your engine will not start in any other position – this is switch to the ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF
a safety feature. To restart when you are already position.
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of
Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your time, by returning the key to the START position
vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat
transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your and damage the cranking motor, and drain the
vehicle is stopped. battery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try,
to let the cranking motor cool down.
Starting Procedure
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the 2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds,
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C),
let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try
your engine gets warm. Do not race the engine pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor
immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and and holding it there as you hold the key in START
transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up and for up to a maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at least
lubricate all moving parts. 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking
motor to cool down. When the engine starts, let go of
Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking the key and accelerator. If the vehicle starts briefly
System. This feature assists in starting the engine but then stops again, do the same thing. This clears
and protects components. If the ignition key is turned the extra gasoline from the engine. Do not race the
to the START position, and then released when the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the
engine begins cranking, the engine will continue engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up
cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts. and lubricates all moving parts.
If the engine does not start and the key is held in
START for many seconds, cranking will be stopped
after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage.
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Notice: The engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way the {CAUTION:
engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment,
check with your dealer/retailer. If you do not, your Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
engine might not perform properly. Any resulting could cause an electrical shock. Also, the
damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s
wrong kind of extension cord could overheat
warranty.
and cause a fire. You could be seriously
injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded
Engine Coolant Heater three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will
The engine coolant heater, if available, can help in cold not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong
weather conditions at or below 0°F (−18°C) for easier extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.
starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
Plug in the coolant heater at least four hours before
starting your vehicle. An internal thermostat in the 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and
plug-end of the cord may exist which will prevent store the cord as it was before to keep it away
engine coolant heater operation at temperatures from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could be
above 0°F (−18°C). damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
1. Turn off the engine. kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead
of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
2. Locate the electrical cord near the front recovery your dealer/retailer in the area where you will be
loop on the driver’s side of the vehicle. parking your vehicle. The dealer/retailer can give you
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. the best advice for that particular area.
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Automatic Transmission Operation
Your vehicle has a Hydra-Matic® 6L80 automatic {CAUTION:
transmission, and has an electronic shift position
indicator within the instrument panel cluster. This display It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
comes on when the ignition key is turned to the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
ON/RUN position. parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
There are several different positions for the shift lever.
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 2-41. If you are pulling a trailer, see
PARK (P): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the Towing a Trailer on page 4-55.
best position to use when you start your engine
because your vehicle cannot move easily.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.
When parked on a hill, especially when the vehicle
has a heavy load, you may notice an increase in the Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle
effort to shift out of PARK (P). See Torque Lock is moving forward could damage the transmission.
(Automatic Transmission) under Shifting Into PARK (P) The repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
on page 2-41 for more information. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is
stopped.
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To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. It
ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. If you
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on need more power for passing, and you are:
page 4-39. • Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the
NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine does not accelerator pedal about halfway down.
connect with the wheels. To restart when you are • Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the
already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use accelerator all the way down.
NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
By doing this, the vehicle shifts down to the next gear
and has more power.
{CAUTION: 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 a
Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often.
running at high speed is dangerous. Unless
Downshifting the transmission in slippery road
your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your
conditions could result in skidding, see Skidding under
vehicle could move very rapidly. You could Loss of Control on page 4-12.
lose control and hit people or objects. Do not
shift into a drive gear while your engine is MANUAL MODE (M): This position lets drivers select
running at high speed. the range of gears appropriate for current driving
conditions. If your vehicle has this feature, see Driver
Shift Control (DSC) later in this section.
Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in
with the engine running at high speed may damage one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal
the transmission. The repairs would not be covered may damage the transmission. The repair will not be
by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not running covered by your warranty. If you are stuck, do not
at high speed when shifting your vehicle. spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes
to hold the vehicle in place.
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SECOND (2): This position reduces vehicle speed vehicle load. If the shift stabilization feature determines
without using the brakes. Use SECOND (2) on hills. that a current vehicle speed cannot be maintained,
It can help control your speed as you go down steep the transmission does not upshift and instead holds the
mountain roads, but then you may also want to use the current gear. In some cases, this may appear to be
brakes off and on. a delayed shift, however the transmission is operating
normally.
FIRST (1): This position reduces vehicle speed without
using the brakes. Use it for major/severe downgrades Your vehicle’s transmission uses adaptive shift controls
and off-road driving where the vehicle would otherwise that compares key shift parameters to pre-programmed
accelerate due to steepness of grade. ideal shifts stored in the transmissions computer.
The transmission constantly makes adjustments to
When you shift to SECOND (2) or FIRST (1) it provides improve vehicle performance according to how
the lowest gear appropriate to your current road the vehicle is being used, such as with a heavy load or
speed and continues to downshift as the vehicle slows, when temperature changes. During this adaptive
eventually downshifting to the selected gear. shift controls process, shifting may feel different as the
Your vehicle has a shift stabilization feature that transmission determines the best settings.
adjusts the transmission shifting to the current driving When temperatures are very cold, the Hydra-Matic®
conditions in order to reduce rapid upshifts and 6L80 automatic transmission’s gear shifting may
downshifts. This shift stabilization feature is designed to be delayed providing more stable shifts until the engine
determine, before making an upshift, if the engine warms up. Shifts may be more noticeable with a cold
will be able to maintain vehicle speed by analyzing transmission. This difference in shifting is normal.
things such as vehicle speed, throttle position and
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Driver Shift Control (DSC) When in the MANUAL MODE (M) a number will display
next to the M, indicating the maximum available
Your vehicle has a Driver gear. The DIC display will show the message MANUAL
Shift Control (DSC). SHIFT on the first line and the maximum available
The DSC controls the gear will be displayed on the second line. See Driver
vehicle’s transmission Information Center (DIC) on page 3-49 and DIC
and vehicle speed while Operation and Displays (Using DIC Buttons) on
driving down hill or towing page 3-49 or DIC Operation and Displays (Using Trip
a trailer by allowing you Odometer Reset Stem) on page 3-54 for more
to select a desired range information. The number displayed in the DIC is the
of gears. highest gear available. The transmission will be limited
to the gear selected and lower gears. Shifting will
occur normally while driving, however the cluster will
continue to display the maximum available gear.
Higher gears will not be available unless the selection
is changed to include higher gears using the (+) plus
To use this feature: button.
1. Move the shift lever to the MANUAL MODE (M). Grade Braking is not available when the Driver Shift
This will force a downshift from the current gear, Control is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-36 and
for gears 3 through 6. Towing a Trailer on page 4-55 for more information.
2. Press the (+) plus or (−) minus button on the left While using the DSC, cruise control and the tow/haul
side of the steering wheel, to select the desired mode can be used.
range of gears for your current driving conditions.
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Tow/Haul Mode Transfer Case Dial
Your vehicle is equipped The transfer case dial is
with a tow/haul mode. located to the right of the
The button is located on instrument panel cluster.
the instrument panel Use this switch to shift into
to the right of the and out of the different
steering wheel. Full-Time Four-Wheel
Drive modes.
You can use this feature to assist when towing or

hauling a heavy load. See “Tow/Haul Mode” under
Towing a Trailer on page 4-55 for more information.
The transfer case is a part of the Full-Time Four-Wheel
Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive Drive system and allows the following four different
modes of operation:
The transfer case on your Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive
vehicle is designed to constantly send the engine’s 4 m(Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive): This setting is used
driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. for driving in most street and highway situations.
To get the most out of Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive, It can be used for light or variable off-road conditions.
you must be familiar with its operation. 4 mQ(Four-Wheel-High Lock): Use this mode when
Notice: Driving on pavement in Four-Wheel you need extra traction in most off-road situations
High Lock or Four Wheel Low Lock for extended such as sand, mud, snow, or level, rocky trails.
periods may cause premature wear on your vehicle’s
4 nQ(Four-Wheel-Low Lock): This mode delivers
powertrain and tires. Do not drive in Four-Wheel
extra torque to all four wheels and is used for extreme
High Lock or Four-Wheel Low Lock on pavement for
off-road conditions. Choose Four-Wheel-Low Lock while
extended periods.
driving off-road in deep sand, mud, or snow and climbing
or descending steep hills.
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When in this mode you can also choose to lock the rear N (NEUTRAL): Shift the vehicle’s transfer case to
axle for additional traction in extreme off-road situations. NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle. See
See Locking Rear Axle on page 4-6. Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-51 or Towing
Your Vehicle on page 4-51 for more information.
Notice: Operating your vehicle in
Four-Wheel-Low Lock above 50 mph (80 km/h) for Indicator lights in the dial shows which mode you are in.
any extended period of time could cause damage to The indicator lights will come on briefly when you turn
the transfer case. Do not operate your vehicle in on the ignition and one will stay on. If the lights do
Four-Wheel-Low Lock above 50 mph (80 km/h) not come on, take your vehicle to your dealer/retailer
for extended periods. for service. An indicator light will flash while shifting
the transfer case. It will remain on when the shift
is complete. If for some reason the transfer case
{CAUTION: cannot make a requested shift, it will return to the last
chosen setting.
If the SERVICE 4WD message stays on, you should
Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can
take your vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service.
cause your vehicle to roll even if the See “Service 4WD message” under Driver Information
transmission is in PARK (P). You or someone Center (DIC) on page 3-49.
else could be seriously injured. Be sure to set
the parking brake before placing the transfer
case in NEUTRAL. See Parking Brake on
page 2-40.
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Shifting between Four-Wheel High and When the transfer case is shifted into Four-Wheel-Low
Four-Wheel-High Lock Lock position a StabiliTrak® indicator light will come
on to show that the system has been turned off and a
With the vehicle traveling less than 40 mph message will show in the DIC. See DIC Warnings
(64 km/h), turn the dial to the Four-Wheel High or and Messages on page 3-56 for more information.
Four-Wheel-High Lock position. The indicator light on
the dial will flash while shifting. It will remain on Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before
when the shift is complete. the indicator light stops flashing could cause
damage to the transfer case. Always wait until the
It may be necessary to drive backwards for a short indicator light stops flashing before putting the
distance of 25 feet (7.5 m) to get the lock feature transmission back in gear.
to disengage.
It is normal for your vehicle to have engagement noise
Shifting into Four-Wheel-Low Lock and bump when shifting between Four-Wheel Low
and Four-Wheel High or Four-Wheel-High Lock ranges
To shift into Four-Wheel-Low Lock, the ignition must be or from NEUTRAL with the engine running.
in RUN and the vehicle must be stopped or moving
less than 3 mph (5 km/h) with the transmission in If the Four-Wheel-Low Lock position is selected when
NEUTRAL (N). The preferred method for shifting into your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the Four-Wheel
Four-Wheel Low is to have your vehicle moving Low Lock indicator light will flash for 15 seconds and not
1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Turn the dial to the complete the shift unless your vehicle is moving less
Four-Wheel-Low Lock position. You must wait for the than 3 mph (5 km/h) and the transmission is in
Four-Wheel-Low Lock indicator light on the dial to NEUTRAL (N). After 15 seconds the transfer case will
stop flashing and remain lit before shifting the return to the setting last chosen.
transmission in gear.
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Shifting Out of Four-Wheel Low Lock Shifting into NEUTRAL
To shift from Four-Wheel-Low Lock to Four-Wheel High To shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL do the following:
or Four-Wheel-High Lock, your vehicle must be 1. Make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will not roll.
stopped or moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) with the
transmission in NEUTRAL (N) and the ignition 2. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake
in RUN. The preferred method for shifting out of pedal. See Parking Brake on page 2-40
Four-Wheel-Low Lock is to have your vehicle moving 3. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to ON/RUN.
1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Turn the dial to the 4. Put the transmission in NEUTRAL (N).
Four-Wheel High or Four-Wheel-High Lock position.
5. Shift the transfer case to Two-Wheel Drive High.
You must wait for the Four-Wheel High or
Four-Wheel-High Lock indicator light to stop flashing 6. Turn the transfer case dial clockwise to NEUTRAL
and remain lit before shifting your transmission into gear. position. The transfer case will not shift to NEUTRAL
unless this position is held for 10 seconds.
It is normal for your vehicle to have engagement The NEUTRAL light will come on and then the dial
noise and bump when shifting between Four-Wheel Low can be slowly released. The dial will be in the
and Four-Wheel High or Four-Wheel-High Lock ranges Four-Wheel Low Lock position but the transfer case
or from NEUTRAL with the engine running. will be in NEUTRAL with the NEUTRAL light on.
If the Four-Wheel High or Four-Wheel-High Lock position 7. If the engine is running, make sure that the transfer
is selected when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, case is in NEUTRAL (N) by shifting the transmission
the Four-Wheel High or Four-Wheel-High Lock indicator to REVERSE (R) for one second, then shift the
light will flash for 30 seconds but will not complete the transmission to DRIVE (D) for one second.
shift unless your vehicle is moving less than 3 mph
8. Turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY, which will
(5 km/h) and the transmission is in NEUTRAL (N).
turn the engine off.
Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before 9. Place the transmission shift lever in PARK (P).
the indicator light stops flashing could cause
10. Release the parking brake prior to moving
damage to the transfer case. Always wait until the
the vehicle.
indicator light stops flashing before putting the
transmission back in gear. 11. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
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Shifting Out of NEUTRAL Parking Brake
To shift out of NEUTRAL do the following: To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal
1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake down with your right foot. Push down the parking
pedal. brake pedal with your left foot.
2. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N) and turn A chime will activate and
the ignition to RUN with the engine off. the warning light will flash
when the parking brake
3. Turn the transfer case dial to Four-Wheel High, is applied and the vehicle
Four-Wheel High Lock or Four-Wheel Low Lock. is moving at least 3 mph
After the transfer case has shifted out of NEUTRAL (5 km/h) for at least
the NEUTRAL light will go out. three seconds.
4. Release the parking brake prior to moving the
vehicle.
Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before
the requested mode indicator light has stopped To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake
flashing could damage the transfer case. To help pedal down. Pull the bottom edge of the lever, located
avoid damaging your vehicle, always wait for the above the parking brake pedal, with the parking
mode indicator lights to stop flashing before shifting brake symbol, to release the parking brake.
the transmission into gear.
If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released,
5. Start the engine and shift the transmission to the the brake system warning light will go off.
desired position.
Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause premature
wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure
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 4-55.
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Shifting Into PARK (P) Leaving Your Vehicle With the
Engine Running
{CAUTION:
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. the engine running. Your vehicle could move
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in
can move suddenly. You or others could be PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine
even when you are on fairly level ground, use running, it could overheat and even catch fire.
the steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer, You or others could be injured. Do not leave
see Towing a Trailer on page 4-55. your vehicle with the engine running.
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your foot and set If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-40 running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your
for more information. parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pressing the have moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the
button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move
the way toward the front of the vehicle. the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pressing
the button on the console shift lever. If you can, it
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF.
means that the shift lever was not fully locked into
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can PARK (P).
leave your vehicle with the key, your vehicle is
in PARK (P).
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Torque Lock Shifting Out of PARK (P)
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock
transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the release system. The shift lock release is designed to:
vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl • Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift
in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the
lever is in PARK (P) with the shift lever button
shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque
fully released, and
lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and
then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave • Prevent movement of the shift lever out of
the driver’s seat. To find out how, see Shifting PARK (P), unless the ignition is in ON/RUN or
Into PARK (P) on page 2-41. ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of is applied.
PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. The shift lock release is always functional except in the
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt)
vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the battery.
pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, If your vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery
so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the
battery. See Jump Starting on page 5-40 for more
information.
To shift out of PARK (P) use the following:
1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Then press the shift lever button.
3. Move the shift lever to the desired position.
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If you still are unable to shift out of PARK (P): Engine Exhaust
1. Fully release the shift lever button.
2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the
shift lever button again. {CAUTION:
3. Move the shift lever to the desired position.
Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas
If you still cannot move the shift lever from PARK (P), carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or
consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing
smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death.
service.
You might have exhaust coming in if:
Parking Over Things That Burn • The exhaust system sounds strange or
different.
• Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
{CAUTION: • Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
• Your vehicle was damaged when driving
over high points on the road or over
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust road debris.
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not
• Repairs were not done correctly.
park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other
things that can burn.
• Your vehicle or the exhaust system has
been modified improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into
your vehicle:
• Drive it only with all the windows down to
blow out any CO; and
• Have your vehicle fixed immediately.
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Running the Engine While Parked
It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you {CAUTION:
ever have to, here are some things to know.
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with
{CAUTION: the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can
roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine
Idling the engine with the climate control is running unless you have to. If you have left
system off could allow dangerous exhaust into the engine running, the vehicle can move
your vehicle. See the earlier caution under suddenly. You or others could be injured.
Engine Exhaust on page 2-43. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even
when you are on fairly level ground, always set
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly
the parking brake and move the shift lever
carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle
to PARK (P).
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 4-36.
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Mirrors
{CAUTION:
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
Full-time four-wheel drive vehicles with the
transfer case in NEUTRAL will allow the
with Compass and Temperature
vehicle to roll, even if the shift lever is in Display
PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer case is in a
Your vehicle may have this mirror. When on, an
drive gear — not in NEUTRAL. Always set the
automatic dimming mirror will dim to the proper level to
parking brake. minimize glare from lights behind you after dark.
The mirror also includes a dual display in the upper
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not right corner of the mirror with the compass reading and
move. See Shifting Into PARK (P) on page 2-41. the outside temperature.
If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on Yb: Briefly press this button to turn the display
page 4-55. on or off.
Your vehicle may also have a Rear Vision Camera.
See Rear Vision Camera on page 2-50.
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Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Compass Operation
O: Press this button to turn the automatic dimming Press the compass/temperature button once briefly to
feature on or off. The indicator light to the left of turn the compass on or off.
the button will turn on to indicate when the feature is on.
Once the mirror is turned off, it will remain off until it Compass Calibration
is turned back on, or until the vehicle is restarted.
The compass may need calibration if the following occurs:
Temperature Display • The compass does not display the correct heading
and the compass zone variance is set correctly.
The temperature can be displayed by pressing
the compass/temperature button. Pressing the In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the
compass/temperature button once briefly, will toggle mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, push
the temperature reading on and off. To alternate in the compass/temperature button for approximately
the temperature reading between Fahrenheit and eight seconds or until CAL is displayed.
Celsius, press and hold the compass/temperature The compass can only be calibrated by driving the
button for approximately four seconds until the vehicle forward in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until
display blinks F and C. Press and release the the display reads a direction. Do not attempt to
compass/temperature button to toggle between the calibrate the compass by driving in reverse.
Fahrenheit and Celsius readings. After approximately
four seconds of inactivity, the display will stop blinking
and display the last selection made.
If an abnormal reading is displayed, for an extended
period of time, please consult your dealer/retailer.
Under certain circumstances, a delay in updating the
temperature is normal.
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Compass Variance
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 you live outside
zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during
a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to
adjust for compass variance. Compass variance is
the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true
geographic north. If not adjusted to account for
compass variance, your compass could give false
readings.
To adjust for compass variance:
1. Find your current location and variance zone
number on the following zone map.
2. Press and hold the compass/temperature button for
five seconds until a zone number appears in the
display.
Cleaning the Mirror
When 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 housing.
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Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors If the mirrors are accidentally folded/unfolded manually,
they may shake or flutter at normal driving speeds
If your vehicle has outside and may not stay in the unfolded position. If this
power foldaway mirrors, happens, you will need to reset the mirrors.
the controls are located on See “Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors” next.
the driver’s door armrest.
Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors
You will need to reset the power foldaway mirrors if the
following occurs:
• The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while
folding.
• They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded.
• The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position.
• Press (A) to select the driver side mirror. • The mirrors shake and flutter at normal driving
Then press the arrows located on the four-way speeds.
control pad to adjust the mirror. Press (A) again To reset the power foldaway mirrors, fold and unfold
to deselect this mirror. them three times using the mirror controls. This will reset
• Press (B) to select the passenger side mirror. them to their normal position.
Then press the arrows located on the four-way
control pad to adjust the mirror. Press (B) again
to deselect this mirror.
• Press (C), to fold the mirrors out to the driving
position.
• Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded
position.
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Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror Outside Convex Mirror
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
{CAUTION:
and Temperature Display on page 2-45.
A convex mirror can make things (like other
Park Tilt Mirrors vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
The vehicle’s outside mirrors can also perform a park tilt If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
function. This causes the passenger’s and/or driver’s could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
mirror to tilt to a preselected position when the vehicle is inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
in REVERSE (R). This feature may be useful in before changing lanes.
viewing the curb when parallel parking.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R) and a The passenger side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s
short delay has occurred, the passenger’s and/or surface is curved so more can be seen from the
driver’s mirror will return to its original position. driver seat. It also makes things, like other vehicles,
To change the preselected tilt position, adjust the look farther away than they really are.
mirrors to the desired position while the vehicle is in
REVERSE (R). When the vehicle is shifted out of Outside Heated Mirrors
REVERSE (R), this new position is saved in memory as
the tilt position. The vehicle may have outside heated mirrors which
help clear them of condensation, snow, and ice.
This feature can be enabled/disabled through the Driver
Information Center. See DIC Vehicle Customization When the rear window defogger button is pressed, the
(With DIC Buttons) on page 3-63 for more information. heated mirrors are also turned on. See “Rear Window
Defogger” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System
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Object Detection Systems Turning the Rear Vision Camera System
On or Off
Rear Vision Camera To turn off the rear vision camera system, do the
following:
Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear vision camera 1. Shift into (P) PARK.
system. Read this entire section before using the
camera system. 2. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position.
The rear vision camera system is designed to help 3. Press the right button on the inside rear view mirror
the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the briefly; the right green light indicator will turn off.
area behind the vehicle. When the driver shifts the The rear camera vision display is now disabled.
vehicle into REVERSE (R), the video screen will To turn on the rear camera vision feature again, press
automatically slide out from the rear view mirror. the right button on the inside rear view mirror briefly.
Once the driver shifts out of REVERSE (R), the video The green light indicator will illuminate. The rear camera
screen will slide back into the rear view mirror after vision system is now enabled and the display will
a delay. slide out from the mirror normally.
If your vehicle does not have a rearview mirror slide-out
video screen, your vehicle may have a navigation
radio system. See the Navigation System manual for
more information on the rear vision camera display
video screen.
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Cleaning the Camera Screen
To manually slide out the rear camera screen for {CAUTION:
cleaning, do the following:
1. Shift into (P) PARK. The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system does
2. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position. not replace driver vision. RVC does not:
3. Press and hold the right button on the inside rear • Detect objects that are outside the
view mirror for five seconds. The display will slide out camera’s field of view, below the bumper,
from the mirror for 30 seconds; the right green LED or underneath the vehicle.
indicator will remain illuminated. The camera screen • Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
will not be on when it slides out of the mirror. or pets.
4. If additional time is required for cleaning, Do not back the vehicle by only looking at
repeat step 3. the rear vision camera screen, or use the
To resume normal operation, press the right button screen during longer, higher speed backing
momentarily while the rear camera screen is out or wait maneuvers or where there could be
30 seconds for screen to slide back into the mirror. cross-traffic. Your judged distances using the
screen will differ from actual distances.
For more information on the automatic dimming,
So if you do not use proper care before
compass, and temperature features of the mirror,
backing up, you could hit a vehicle, child,
see Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
pedestrian, bicyclist, or pet, resulting in
Compass and Temperature Display on page 2-45.
vehicle damage, injury, or death. Even though
the vehicle has the RVC system, always check
carefully before backing up by checking
behind and around your vehicle.
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Rear Vision Camera Location
The image is provided by the camera located on the

rear bumper.
The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the
image that appears on the screen differs from the actual
distance. The area displayed by the camera is limited.
The camera does not display objects which are close
to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper.
The spare tire and carrier extends rearward of the rear
bumper. The area displayed on the screen may vary
according to vehicle orientation or road conditions.
The following illustration shows the field of view that
the camera provides.
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Notice: The spare tire extends farther away from
rear of the vehicle than the trailer hitch shown
OnStar® System
on rear vision camera display. Your spare tire could
hit an object even though there appears to be
enough distance on the display between the trailer
hitch and objects behind you causing vehicle or
property damage. Do not use this system to judge
the distance between the spare tire and objects
behind you.
When the System Does Not Seem To

Work Properly OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live
advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety,
The rear vision camera system may not work properly security, information, and convenience services. If your
or display a clear image in the following situations: airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an
• In the dark. automatic call to OnStar Emergency advisors who can
• When the sun or the beam of headlights is shining request emergency services be sent to your location.
If you lock your keys in the vehicle, call OnStar at
directly into the camera lens.
1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal to unlock
• If ice, snow, mud, or anything else builds up on the your doors. If you need roadside assistance, press
camera lens. Clean the lens, rinse it with water, and the OnStar button and they can contact Roadside
wipe it with a soft cloth. Service for you.
• If the back of the vehicle is in an accident, the OnStar service is provided to you subject to the
position and mounting angle of the camera may OnStar Terms and Conditions. You may cancel your
change or the camera may be affected. Be sure to OnStar service at any time by contacting OnStar.
have the camera and its position and mounting angle
checked at your dealer.
• Extreme high or low temperatures or extreme
temperature changes can affect the image displayed.
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A complete OnStar Owner’s Guide and the OnStar Some OnStar services (such as Remote Door Unlock or
Terms and Conditions are included in the vehicle’s Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance) may not be
OnStar Subscriber glove box literature. For more available until you register with OnStar.
information, visit onstar.com or onstar.ca, contact
OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or Available Services with Safe & Sound Plan
TTY 1-877-248-2080, or press the OnStar button to • Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment
speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day,
7 days a week. • Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN)
(If equipped)
Not all OnStar features are available on all vehicles.
To check if your vehicle is equipped to provide the • Link to Emergency Services
services described below, or for a full description of • Roadside Assistance
OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar • Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance
Owner’s Guide in your glove box or visit onstar.com.
• AccidentAssist
OnStar Services • Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert
For new vehicles with OnStar, the Safe & Sound Plan, • OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics
or the Directions & Connections Plan is included for • GM Goodwrench® On Demand Diagnostics
one year from the date of purchase. You can extend
this plan beyond the first year, or upgrade to the • OnStar Hands-Free Calling with 30 complimentary
Directions & Connections Plan. For more information, minutes
press the OnStar button to speak with an advisor. • OnStar Virtual Advisor (U.S. Only)
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Available Services included with OnStar Virtual Advisor
Directions & Connections Plan OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar
• All Safe and Sound Plan Services Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to access
• Driving Directions - Advisor delivered or location-based weather, local traffic reports, and
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped) stock quotes. By pressing the phone button and giving
a few simple voice commands, you can browse
• RideAssist through the various topics. See the OnStar Owner’s
• Information and Convenience Services Guide for more information (Only available in the
continental U.S.).
OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Steering Wheel Controls
OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar Your vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be
subscribers to make and receive calls using voice used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free Calling.
commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-116
the vehicle, and can be used with OnStar Pre-Paid for more information.
Minute Packages. Hands-Free Calling may also
be linked to a Verizon Wireless service plan in the On some vehicles, you may have to hold the button for
U.S. or a Bell Mobility service plan in Canada, a few seconds and give the command “ONSTAR” to
depending on eligibility. To find out more, refer to the activate the OnStar Hands-Free Calling.
OnStar Owner’s Guide in the vehicle’s glove box, On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial
visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak with numbers into voicemail systems, or to dial phone
an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar button extensions. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more
or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). information.
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How OnStar Service Works Location information about your vehicle is only available
if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and
Your vehicle’s OnStar system has the capability of available.
recording and transmitting vehicle information.
This information is automatically sent to an OnStar Your vehicle must have a working electrical system
Call Center at the time of an OnStar button press, (including adequate battery power) for the OnStar
Emergency button press or if your airbags or AACN equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar
system deploys. The vehicle information usually includes cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing
your GPS location and, in the event of a crash, OnStar service to you at any particular time or place.
additional information regarding the accident that your Some examples are damage to important parts of your
vehicle has been involved in (e.g. the direction from vehicle in an accident, hills, tall buildings, tunnels,
which your vehicle was hit). When you use the Virtual weather or wireless phone network congestion.
Advisor feature of OnStar Hands-Free Calling, your
vehicle also sends OnStar your GPS location so that we
Your Responsibility
can provide you with location-based services. Increase the radio volume if you cannot hear the OnStar
OnStar service cannot work unless your vehicle is in a advisor. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red,
place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless this means that your system is not functioning properly
service provider for service in that area. OnStar and should be checked by your dealer/retailer. If the
service also cannot work unless you are in a place light appears clear (no light is appearing), your OnStar
where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for subscription has expired. You can always press the
that area has coverage, network capacity and reception OnStar button to confirm that your OnStar equipment
when the service is needed, and technology that is is active.
compatible with the OnStar service. Not all services are
available everywhere, particularly in remote or
enclosed areas, or at all times.
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Universal Home Remote System Universal Home Remote System
The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to Operation (With Three Round LED)
replace up to three hand-held radio-frequency (RF)
transmitters used to activate devices such as garage
door openers, security systems, and home lighting.
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.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation. Your vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote
The FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization Certificate System. If there are three round Light Emitting Diode
number is KOBGTV06A. (LED) indicator lights above the Universal Home Remote
buttons, follow the instructions below.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This system provides a way to replace up to three
remote control transmitters used to activate devices
1. This device may not cause interference. such as garage door openers, security systems,
2. This device must accept any interference received, and home automation devices.
including interference that may cause undesired Do not use this system with any garage door opener
operation of the device. that does not have the stop and reverse feature.
The Canadian Registration ID number is 3521A-GTV06A. This includes any garage door opener model
manufactured before April 1, 1982.
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
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Read the instructions completely before attempting to Programming Universal Home
program the transmitter. Because of the steps involved,
it may be helpful to have another person available to Remote — Rolling Code
assist you in programming the transmitter. If you have questions or need help programming the
Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or
for use in other vehicles, as well as, for future go to www.learcar2u.com.
programming. You only need the original remote control Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are Rolling
transmitter for Fixed Code programming. It is also Code units.
recommended that upon the sale or lease termination
of the vehicle, the programmed buttons should be Programming a garage door opener involves
erased for security purposes. See “Erasing Universal time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure
Home Remote Buttons” later in this section. before you begin. If you do not follow these actions, the
device will time out and you will have to repeat the
When programming a garage door, it is advised to procedure.
park outside of the garage. Be sure that people
and objects are clear of the garage door or security To program up to three devices:
device you are programming.
1. From inside the vehicle, press the two outside

buttons at the same time for one to two seconds,
and immediately release them.
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3. Immediately return to your vehicle. Press and hold
the Universal Home Remote button that you would
like to use to control the garage door until the
garage door moves. The indicator light, above the
selected button, should slowly blink. You may
need to hold the button from five to 20 seconds.
4. Immediately, within one second, release the button
when the garage door moves. The indicator light
will blink rapidly until programming is complete.
5. Press and release the same button again.
The garage door should move, confirming
that programming is successful and complete.
To program another Rolling Code device such as an
additional garage door opener, a security device,
or home automation device, repeat Steps 1-5, choosing
2. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener a different function button in Step 3 than what you
receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” used for the garage door opener.
or “Smart” button. It can usually be found where the
hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head If these instructions do not work, you probably have
unit and may be a colored button. Press this a Fixed Code garage door opener. Follow the
button. After you press this button, you will have Programming instructions that follow for a Fixed Code
30 seconds to complete the following steps. garage door opener.
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Programming Universal Home To program up to three devices:
Remote — Fixed Code
If you have questions or need help programming the
Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or
go to www.learcar2u.com.
Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are
Fixed Code units.
Programming a garage door opener involves
time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure
before you begin. If you do not follow these actions,
the device will time out and you will have to repeat
the procedure.
1. To verify if you have a Fixed Code garage door

opener, remove the battery cover on your hand
held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer
of your garage door opener motor. If you see a row
of dip switches similar to the graphic above, you
have a Fixed Code garage door opener. If you
do not see a row of dip switches, return to the
previous section for Programming Universal Home
Remote – Rolling Code.
Your hand held transmitter may have between
eight to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of
transmitter.
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Your garage door opener receiver (motor head unit)
may also have a row of dip switches that can be
used when programming the Universal Home
Remote. If the total number of switches on the motor
head and hand held transmitter are different, or if
the dip switch settings are different, use the
dip switch settings on the motor head unit to
program your Universal Home Remote. The motor
head dip switch settings can also be used when
you do not have the original hand held transmitter.
Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions
Your panel of switches may not appear exactly as

they do in the examples above, but they should
be similar.
The switch positions on your hand-held transmitter
may be labeled, as follows:
• A switch in the up position may be labeled as
“Up,” “+,” or “On.”
Example of Eight Dip Switches with Two Positions • A switch in the down position may be labeled
as “Down,” “−,” or “Off.”
• A switch in the middle position may be labeled
as “Middle,” “0,” or “Neutral.”
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2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from
left to right as follows:
• When a switch is in the up position, write “Left.”
• When a switch is in the down position, write
“Right.”
• If a switch is set between the up and down
position, write “Middle.”
The switch settings that you wrote down in
Step 2 will now become the button strokes you
enter into the Universal Home Remote in
Step 4. Be sure to enter the switch settings that
you wrote down in Step 2, in order from left
to right, into the Universal Home Remote, when
completing Step 4.
4. The indicator lights will blink slowly. Enter each
3. From inside your vehicle, first firmly press all three
switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle’s
buttons at the same time for about three seconds. Universal Home Remote. You will have
Release the buttons to put the Universal Home
two and one-half minutes to complete Step 4.
Remote into programming mode.
Now press one button on the Universal Home
Remote for each switch setting as follows:
• If you wrote “Left,” press the left button in the
vehicle.
• If you wrote “Right,” press the right button in the
vehicle.
• If you wrote “Middle,” press the middle button in
the vehicle.
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5. After entering all of the switch positions, again, Reprogramming Universal Home
firmly press and release all three buttons at the
same time. The indicator lights will turn on. Remote Buttons
6. Press and hold the button you would like to use to You can reprogram any of the three buttons by repeating
control the garage door until the garage door the instructions.
moves. The indicator light above the selected button
should slowly blink. You may need to hold the Erasing Universal Home Remote
button from five to 55 seconds. Buttons
7. Immediately release the button when the garage
You should erase the programmed buttons when you
door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly
sell or terminate your lease.
until programming is complete.
To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code on the
8. Press and release the same button again.
Universal Home Remote device:
The garage door should move, confirming
that programming is successful and complete. 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons at the same
time for approximately 20 seconds, until the
To program another Fixed Code device such as an
indicator lights, located directly above the buttons,
additional garage door opener, a security device,
begin to blink rapidly.
or home automation device, repeat Steps 1-8, choosing
a different button in Step 6 than what you used for 2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, release both
the garage door opener. buttons. The codes from all buttons will be erased.
Using Universal Home Remote For help or information on the Universal Home Remote
System, call the customer assistance phone number
Press and hold the appropriate button for at least under Customer Assistance Offices on page 7-5.
half of a second. The indicator light will come on while
the signal is being transmitted.
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Storage Areas Center Console Storage
Glove Box
To open the glove box, lift up on the lever.
Cupholder(s)
Your vehicle has cupholders located in front of the
center console, in the rear center armrest, and in the
rear of the vehicle on the left side.
Your vehicle has a center console located between the

front seats. To open, press the button and lift up.
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Luggage Carrier Cargo Tie Downs (SUT)
If your vehicle has this feature, you can load cargo on
your vehicle.
The luggage carrier consists of siderails attached to the
roof. The crossrails attach into the siderails and can
be moved back and forth to accommodate securing
various cargo sizes.
See your dealer/retailer for more information.
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.
Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, see Loading Your Vehicle on
page 4-44.
There are four oval shaped openings (A) in the cargo
bed that allow access to four tie downs. You can
Rear Seat Armrest use these tie downs to secure cargo.
Your vehicle has a rear seat armrest with cupholders.
To access, pull the tab on the armrest forward.
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All-Weather Cargo Area (SUT) Side Rail Channels
Your vehicle has 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 drain holes.
See “Cargo Area Floor Drains” later in this section for
more information.
The side rail channels are located on top of both sides
Removal and Cleaning of the roof and the cargo area. You may want to
To ensure that the water management system performs flush them out with clean water if you notice any debris
properly, be sure that the midgate, tailgate and cover collecting inside of them.
system are fully closed and that each element of When loading cargo into the cargo area, be careful not
the water management system is clean and not blocked to damage the rails.
with debris. Follow the instruction given next in this
section for the proper procedures on cleaning each item For more information on this feature see Luggage
of the water management system. Carrier on page 2-65.
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Cargo Area Floor Drains 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. The drain grates can be removed to
clear any debris that has accumulated in the drain.
Sunroof
The vehicle may have a
power sliding sunroof.
The ignition must be on or
in the accessory position,
or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) must be
active.
Your vehicle also has four cargo-area floor drains (A)

located under the cargo mat, if it has this feature, See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-29.
near the sides of the cargo area. These drains should The switch used to operate the sunroof is located in the
be cleaned periodically to allow water to exit the overhead console.
cargo area.
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Express-Open/Close Sunroof Anti-Pinch Protection Feature
The sunroof has a feature which allows the sunroof If something gets caught between the glass panel and
panel to be opened or closed without continuously roof frame while the sunroof is closing, the glass
pressing the switch. The express-open can be stopped panel will stop and open half way, and the deflector will
at any time by pushing the front of the switch a raise fully.
second time.
If something gets caught between the glass panel and
The sunroof has four positions: the roof frame during the tilt down operation, the
• Comfort open stop: To open the sunroof and glass panel will stop and open fully.
sunshade, press the rear of the switch quickly and If the sunroof panel receives a strong impact, the
release. The glass panel will open to an interim anti-pinch protection feature may work even if nothing
position that reduces wind noise. For information on gets caught between the glass panel and roof frame.
using the sunshade, see “Sunshade Operation” later.
Sunshade Operation
• Full open stop: To open the sunroof further, press
the rear of the switch quickly once more. The sunshade will open automatically when opening the
sunroof.
• Express close: To close the sunroof, press the front
of the switch quickly and release. However, it can manually be pulled shut after the
sunroof is closed. To adjust the sunshade, push it
• Vent: The vent position allows the rear of the sunroof backward or pull it forward to the desired position.
to be opened and tilted upward. With the sunroof in The sunshade cannot be adjusted further than
the fully closed position, press and hold the front of the current closed position of the sunroof.
the switch until the sunroof reaches the desired vent
position or until it stops moving. To close the sunroof Notice: If you force the sunshade forward of the
from the vent position, press and hold the rear of the sliding glass panel, damage will occur and the
switch until the sunroof is fully closed. sunroof may not open or close properly. Always
close the glass panel before closing the sunshade.
Do not leave the sunroof open for long periods of time
as debris may collect in the tracks.
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Section 3 Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Climate Controls ............................................3-22
Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...........3-22
Other Warning Devices ...................................3-6 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-29
Horn .............................................................3-6 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-6 and Electronic Climate Controls ...................3-29
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-7 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-31
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................3-8 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-32
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................3-8 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-33
Flash-to-Pass .................................................3-9 Trip Odometer ..............................................3-33
Windshield Wipers ..........................................3-9 Tachometer .................................................3-33
Windshield Washer .......................................3-10 Safety Belt Reminders ...................................3-33
Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...........................3-11 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-34
Cruise Control ..............................................3-12 Airbag Off Light ............................................3-35
Exterior Lamps .............................................3-15 Charging System Light ..................................3-37
Headlamps on Reminder ................................3-17 Voltmeter Gage ............................................3-37
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................3-17 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-38
Automatic Headlamp System ..........................3-18 Antilock Brake System Warning Light ...............3-39
Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-18 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ..............................3-40
Dome Lamps ...............................................3-19 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-40
Dome Lamp Override ....................................3-19 Tire Pressure Light .......................................3-41
Entry/Exit Lighting .........................................3-19 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-42
Reading Lamps ............................................3-19 Oil Pressure Gage ........................................3-45
Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-19 Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-46
Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................3-20 Security Light ...............................................3-46
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ......................3-21 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-46
Analog Clock ...............................................3-21
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Section 3 Instrument Panel
Highbeam On Light .......................................3-47 Using an MP3 (Radio with Six-Disc Player) ......3-94
Tow/Haul Mode Light ....................................3-47 Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and
Fuel Gage ...................................................3-47 DVD Player) .............................................3-98
Low Fuel Warning Light .................................3-48 XM Radio Messages ...................................3-103
Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-49 Navigation/Radio System ..............................3-104
DIC Operation and Displays Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System .........3-105
(Using DIC Buttons) ...................................3-49 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ................................3-114
DIC Operation and Displays Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................3-116
(Using Trip Odometer Reset Stem) ..............3-54 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ......................3-116
DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-56 Radio Reception .........................................3-117
DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) ...3-63 Fixed Mast Antenna ....................................3-118
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............3-118
Audio System(s) .............................................3-72
Setting the Clock ..........................................3-73
Radio(s) (MP3) .............................................3-75
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✍ NOTES
3-3
Instrument Panel Overview
3-4
The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-29. L. Cruise Control Buttons. See Cruise Control
B. Midgate Window Switch (SUT). See Power Windows on page 3-12.
on page 2-20. Rear Wiper/Washer Switch (SUV). M. Tilt Lever. See Tilt Wheel on page 3-6.
See Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 3-11. N. Horn. See Horn on page 3-6.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn O. Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive Buttons. See Full-Time
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-36.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel P. Locking Rear Axle. See Locking Rear Axle on
Cluster on page 3-32. page 4-6. Tow/Haul Selector Button. See Tow/Haul
E. Audio Steering Wheel Buttons. See Audio Steering Mode on page 2-36. Traction Control (TCS) Button.
Wheel Controls on page 3-116. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-5.
F. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Ride Height Selector Button (If Equipped). See
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-49. Selectable Extended Rear Ride Height on page 4-53.
G. Analog Clock. Analog Clock on page 3-21. Q. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-32.
H. Airbag Switch. See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-72.
R. Accessory Power Outlet. See Accessory Power
I. Global Window Switch. See Power Windows Outlet(s) on page 3-20.
on page 2-20.
S. Climate Control System. See Dual Automatic
J. Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps Climate Control System on page 3-22.
on page 3-15.
T. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-72.
K. Dome Lamp Override Button. See Dome Lamp
Override on page 3-19 Instrument Panel Brightness U. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-64.
Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on
page 3-18. Heated Windshield Washer Control
(If Equipped). See Windshield Washer on page 3-10.
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Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices
The hazard warning flashers warn others. They also If you carry reflective triangles, you can set them up
let the police and other emergency vehicles know at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
you have a problem. your vehicle.
The hazard warning

flasher button is Horn
located on top of the Press on or near the horn symbols on the steering
steering column. wheel pad to sound the horn.
Tilt Wheel
The tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering
Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest
lamps flash on and off. Press the button again to level to give your legs more room when you enter
turn the flashers off. and exit the vehicle.
The hazard warning flashers work no matter what
ignition position the key is in, and even if the key is
not in the ignition.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, your
vehicle’s turn signals will not work.
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column

includes the following:
The tilt lever is located on the driver’s side of the
steering column under the turn signal lever. • GTurn and Lane Change Signals. Turn and
Lane-Change Signals on page 3-8.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull
the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable • 53Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.
level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8.
• Flash-to-Pass Feature. See Flash-to-Pass
on page 3-9.
• NWindshield Wipers. See Windshield Wipers
on page 3-9.
• LWindshield Washer. See Windshield Washer
on page 3-10.
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and a blown
two downward (for left) positions. These positions fuse. See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-111
allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. and Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-113.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up
or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will Turn Signal On Chime
return automatically. If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile
To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever for (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn
less than one second until the arrow starts to flash. signal and the message TURN SIGNAL ON will also
This will cause the turn signals to automatically appear in the DIC. See DIC Warnings and Messages on
flash three times. It will flash six times if the tow-haul page 3-56. To turn the chime and message off, move the
mode is active. Holding the turn signal lever for turn signal lever to the off position.
more than one second will cause the turn signals to
flash until you release the lever. The lever will return Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
by itself when it is released.
53 (Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer):
An arrow on the instrument To change the headlamps from low to high beam,
panel cluster will flash push the lever toward the instrument panel. To return
in the direction of the turn to low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever
or lane change. toward you. Then release it.
When the high beams are
on, this indicator light on
the instrument panel
cluster will also be on.
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 will not see your
turn signal.
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Flash-to-Pass 6 (Delay): You can set the wiper speed for a long or
This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to short delay between wipes. This can be very useful
signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay
It works even if your headlamps are in the automatic time. The closer to the top of the lever, the shorter
position. the delay.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, then 6 (Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed,
release it. turn the band away from you to the first solid band past
If your headlamps are in the automatic position or on the delay settings.
low beam, your high-beam headlamps will turn on. 1 (High Speed): For high-speed wiping, turn the
They will stay on as long as you hold the lever band further, to the second solid band past the
toward you. The high-beam indicator on the instrument delay settings.
panel cluster will come on. Release the lever to
return to normal operation. 9(Off): To stop the wipers, move the band to off.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
Windshield Wipers before using them. If they are frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do
You control the windshield wipers by turning the band become worn or damaged, get new blades or blade
with the wiper symbol on it. inserts.
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.
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Windshield Washer To activate Automatic mode for de-icing, press the
heated washer button located to the left of the
steering wheel below the instrument panel brightness
control knob. Pushing the heated washer fluid button
{CAUTION: activates the heated windshield washer fluid system.
This activation will initiate four heated wash/wipe cycles.
In freezing weather, do not use your washer The first heated wash/wipe cycle may take up to
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the 40 seconds to occur, depending on outside temperature.
washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, After the first wash/wipe cycle, it may take up to
blocking your vision. 20 seconds for each of the remaining cycles. The heated
windshield washer fluid system may be turned off at
any time by pushing the button again prior to the
LQ (Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked completion of 4 wash/wipe cycles.
with the windshield washer symbol at the top of When the heated windshield washer fluid system is
the multifunction lever. Push the paddle to spray activated under certain outside temperature conditions,
washer fluid on the windshield. The wipers will clear steam may flow out of the washer nozzles for a short
the window and then either stop or return to the period of time before washer fluid is sprayed. This is
preset speed. a normal condition. A message will be displayed on
the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the washer
_ (Heated Washer Fluid): If your vehicle has the fluid is low. See DIC Warnings and Messages on
heated windshield washer fluid system, it is used page 3-56.
to help clear ice, snow, tree sap, or bugs from your
windshield.
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Rear Window Wiper/Washer Y (Wash): Press this button to spray washer fluid on
the rear window. Release the button when enough
If your vehicle has a rear window washer/wiper, fluid has been sprayed on the window. The rear wiper
the button is located on the instrument panel to the will run a few more cycles after it is released. If the
left of the instrument panel cluster. rear wiper function was already on, prior to pressing
the wash button, it will stay on until the wiper button is
pressed again.
{CAUTION:
5 (Delay): Press this side of the button to turn on
delayed wiping.
In freezing weather, do not use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the The rear window washer uses the same fluid that is
washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, in the windshield washer reservoir. See Windshield
blocking your vision. Washer Fluid on page 5-35.
Z (Rear Wiper): Press this side of the button to

turn the rear wiper on and off. The wiper speed
cannot be changed.
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Cruise Control If your vehicle has the StabiliTrak® system or Traction
Control system (TCS) and begins to limit wheel spin
while you are using cruise control, the cruise control will
automatically disengage. See StabiliTrak® System on
{CAUTION: page 4-7 or Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-5.
When road conditions allow you to safely use it again,
Cruise control can be dangerous where you you can turn the cruise control back on.
cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do
not use your cruise control on winding roads The cruise control buttons
or in heavy traffic. are located on the left side
of the steering wheel.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery
roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire
traction can cause excessive wheel slip,
and you could lose control. Do not use
cruise control on slippery roads.
With cruise control, a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h)

or more can be maintained 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).
T (On/Off): This button can both activate and turn
When you apply your brakes, cruise control is turned off. off the system. The indicator light on the button turns
on when cruise control is on and turns off when
cruise control is off.
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+ RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press this button to
make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously
set speed. {CAUTION:
SET − (Set/Coast): Press this button to set the speed If you leave your cruise control on when you
or make the vehicle decelerate.
are not using cruise, you might hit a button
[ (Cancel): Press this button to cancel cruise control and go into cruise when you do not want to.
without erasing the set speed from memory. You could be startled and even lose control.
Keep the cruise control switch off until you
Setting Cruise Control want to use cruise control.
Cruise control will not work if your parking brake is set
or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low. 1. Press the cruise control On/Off button.
The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster 2. Get up to the desired speed.
will come on after the cruise control has been set to 3. Press the SET− button located on the steering
the desired speed. wheel and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator.
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Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired Cruise Control
speed and then you apply the brake. This shuts off To reduce the vehicle’s speed while using
the cruise control. But you do not need to reset it. cruise control:
Once you are driving about 25 mph (40 km/h) or • Press and hold the SET– button on the
more, press the +RES button on the steering wheel. steering wheel until the desired lower
The vehicle will return to the previously set speed speed is reached, then release it.
and stay there.
• To slow down in very small amounts,
Increasing Speed While Using press the SET– button on the steering
Cruise Control wheel briefly. Each time this is done, the
vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
To increase the cruise speed while using cruise control:
• Press and hold the +RES button on the steering Passing Another Vehicle While Using
wheel until the desired speed is reached, then Cruise Control
release it.
Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle’s
• To increase vehicle speed in small increments, speed. When you take your foot off the pedal,
press the +RES button. Each time this is done, the vehicle will slow down to the previously set
the vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. cruise speed.
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Using Cruise Control on Hills Exterior Lamps
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends The exterior lamps
upon the vehicle’s speed, load, and the steepness control is located on
of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might the instrument panel
have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the to the left of the
vehicle’s speed. When going downhill, you might have steering wheel.
to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle’s
speed down. When the brakes are applied the cruise
control turns off. Many drivers find this to be too much
trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills.
It controls the following systems:
Ending Cruise Control • Headlamps
There are three ways to end cruise control: • Taillamps
• Step lightly on the brake pedal. • Parking Lamps
• Press the [ button on the steering wheel. • License Plate Lamps
• Press the Tbutton on the steering wheel. • Instrument Panel Lights
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed memory is erased when
the cruise control or the ignition is turned off.
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The exterior lamps control has four positions: 2 (Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to
O(Off): Turn the control to this position to turn off the turn on the headlamps together with the following lamps
listed below.
automatic headlamps and daytime running lamps (DRL).
Turning the headlamp control to the off position again will • Parking Lamps
turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. • Instrument Panel Lights
For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position will • Taillamps
only work for vehicles that are shifted into the PARK (P)
position. • License Plate Lamps
AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position When the headlamps are turned on while the ignition is
to automatically turn on the headlamps at normal on, the headlamps turn off automatically 10 minutes
brightness, together with the following: after the ignition is turned off. When the headlamps are
turned on while the ignition is off, the headlamps will
• Parking Lamps stay on for 10 minutes before automatically turning off
• Instrument Panel Lights to prevent the battery from being drained. Turn the
headlamp control to off and then back to the headlamp
• Taillamps on position to make the headlamps stay on for an
• License Plate Lamps additional 10 minutes.
; (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to

turn on the parking lamps together with the following:
• Instrument Panel Lights
• Taillamps
• License Plate Lamps
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Headlamps on Reminder The DRL system will come on when the following
conditions are met:
If a door is open, a reminder chime will sound when • The ignition is on.
your headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned
on and your key is out of the ignition. To turn off • The exterior lamps control is in AUTO.
the chime, turn the headlamp switch to off or AUTO • The transmission is not in PARK (P).
and then back on, or close and re-open the door.
In the AUTO mode, the headlamps turn off once the • The light sensor determines it is daytime.
ignition is in LOCK or may remain on until the headlamp When the DRL are on, only the DRL lamps will be on.
delay ends (if enabled in the DIC). See “Exit Lighting” The taillamps, sidemarker, and other lamps will not
under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) be on. The instrument panel will not be lit up either.
on page 3-63.
When it begins to get dark, the automatic headlamp
system will switch from DRL to the headlamps.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
To turn off the DRL lamps, turn the exterior lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier control to the OFF position and then release.
for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the transmission
DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, must be in the PARK (P) position, before the
but they can be especially helpful in the short periods DRL lamps can be turned off.
after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional
daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles
first sold in Canada.
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Automatic Headlamp System The DRL and automatic headlamp system will only be
affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting
When it is dark enough outside and the headlamp lasting longer than the delay.
switch is in AUTO, the automatic headlamp system will If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic
turn on the headlamps at the normal brightness along headlamp system will come on immediately. Once
with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, the vehicle leaves the garage, it takes approximately
parking lamps, roof marker lamps, and the instrument one minute for the automatic headlamp system to
panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim. change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay,
To turn off the automatic headlamp system, turn the the instrument panel cluster may not be as bright
exterior lamps switch to the off position and then as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness
release. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the control is in the full bright position. See Instrument
transmission must be in the PARK (P) position, before Panel Brightness on page 3-18.
the automatic headlamp system can be turned off.
The vehicle has a light sensor located on the top of Instrument Panel Brightness
the instrument panel. Be sure it is not covered,
or the system will be on whenever the ignition is on. D (Instrument Panel Brightness): This feature
controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights
The system may also turn on the headlamps when
and is located next to the exterior lamp control.
driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast
weather, or a tunnel. This is normal. Push the knob to extend out and then it can be turned.
There is a delay in the transition between the Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime brighten or dim the instrument panel lights. Turning
Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp the knob to the farthest clockwise position turns
systems so that driving under bridges or bright on the dome lamps.
overhead street lights does not affect the system.
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Dome Lamps Entry/Exit Lighting
The dome lamps come on when any door is opened Your vehicle has an illuminated entry/exit feature.
and turns off when all doors are closed.
When a door is opened or the key is removed from
The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning the the ignition, the dome lamps will come on if the
instrument panel brightness knob, located next to dome override button is in the out position.
the exterior lamps control, clockwise to the farthest
position. In this position, the dome lamps will remain
on whether a door is opened or closed.
Reading Lamps
There are reading lamps located in the overhead
Dome Lamp Override console and on the DVD Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
system console, if equipped. Press the button located
The dome lamp override button is located next to the next to each lamp to turn it on or off.
exterior lamps control. These lamps will also come on with the dome lamps.
k (Dome Off): Press the button in and the dome
lamps remain off when a door is opened. Press Battery Run-Down Protection
the button again to return it to the extended position so
that the dome lamps come on when a door is opened. This feature shuts off the dome lamps if they are left on
for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is in LOCK.
This will help prevent the battery from running down.
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Accessory Power Outlet(s) If your vehicle is the SUT model, there is an accessory
power outlet in the rear cargo area on the passenger
Accessory power outlets can be used to connect side of the vehicle.
auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular
Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your
telephone or CB radio.
vehicle may damage it or keep other components
Your vehicle may have one outlet located inside the from working as they should. The repairs would not
storage bin below the climate control system, one outlet be covered by your warranty. Do not use equipment
inside the center floor console and two outlets on the exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes.
rear of the center floor console. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding
The outlet located inside the storage bin below the electrical equipment.
climate control system can only use equipment that Certain power accessory plugs may not be compatible
does not exceed 15 amperes. to the accessory power outlets and could result in
blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience
Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for
a problem, see your dealer/retailer for additional
extended periods will drain the battery. Always
information on the accessory power plugs.
turn off electrical equipment when not in use
and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the The accessory power outlets are powered, even
maximum when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF. Continuing to use
15 ampere rating. power outlets while the ignition is in LOCK/OFF
may cause the vehicle’s battery to run down.
There may also be an accessory power outlet located
in the rear of the vehicle near the liftgate. To use Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause
an accessory power outlet, remove the protective cap. damage not covered by your warranty. Do not
When not in use, always cover the accessory power hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket
outlet with the protective cap. from the plug because the power outlets are
designed for accessory power plugs only.
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Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Analog Clock
If your vehicle has an ashtray, it is removable and fits The analog clock is located on the instrument
into the front cupholder. Pull up on the ashtray door panel above the radio. The clock is not connected
to open it. with any other vehicle system and runs by itself.
To adjust the clock:
Notice: If you put papers, pins, or other flammable
items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other 1. Locate the adjustment button directly below the
smoking materials could ignite them and possibly clock face.
damage your vehicle. Never put flammable items 2. Push and hold the adjustment button to advance
in the ashtray. the clock hands. Holding the button down will
To remove the ashtray, pull it out from the console. cause the clock to advance faster. Release the
To reinstall the ashtray, slide it back to the original button before reaching the desired time.
position. 3. Push and release the button to increase the time
To use the cigarette lighter, if equipped, push it in all by one minute increments until the desired time
the way, and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back is reached.
out by itself.
Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is
heating does not let the lighter back away from
the heating element when it is hot. Damage from
overheating can occur to the lighter or heating
element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold
a cigarette lighter in while it is heating.
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Climate Controls Driver’s Side Temperature Control
The driver’s side temperature buttons are used to
adjust the temperature of the air coming through the
Dual Automatic Climate Control system on the driver’s side. The temperature can
System be adjusted even if the system is turned off. This is
possible since outside air will always flow through
The heating, cooling, and ventilation in your vehicle the system as the vehicle is moving forward unless
can be controlled with this system. Your vehicle also it is set to recirculation mode. See “Recirculation”
has a flow-through ventilation system described later later in this section.
in this section.
Press the + or − buttons to increase or decrease
the cabin temperature. The driver side temperature
display will show the temperature setting decreasing
or increasing.
Different climate control settings can be selected for

the driver and passengers.
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Passenger’s Side Temperature Control Automatic Operation
The passenger’s temperature buttons can be used to AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation is
change the temperature of the air coming through active the system will control the inside temperature,
the system on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. the air delivery, and the fan speed.
The temperature can be adjusted even if the system
is turned off. This is possible since outside air will Use the steps below to place the entire system in
always flow through the system as the vehicle is automatic mode:
moving forward unless it is set to recirculation mode. 1. Press the AUTO button.
See “Recirculation” later in this section. When AUTO is selected, the display will change
Press the + or − buttons to increase or decrease the to show the current temperature(s) and AUTO
cabin temperature. The passenger side display will will be lit on the display. The current delivery
show the temperature setting decreasing or increasing. mode and fan speed will also be displayed for
approximately 5 seconds.
The passenger’s temperature setting can be set to
match the driver’s temperature setting by pressing When AUTO is selected, the air conditioning
the PASS button and turning off the PASS indicator. operation and air inlet will be automatically
When the passenger’s temperature setting is set controlled. The air conditioning compressor will
different than the driver’s setting, the indicator on run when the outside temperature is over about
the PASS button will illuminate and both the driver’s 40°F (4°C). The air inlet will normally be set
side and passenger’s side temperature displays to outside air. If it is hot outside, the air inlet may
will be shown. automatically switch to recirculate inside air to
help quickly cool down the vehicle. The light
on the button will illuminate in recirculation.
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2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature. To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system
To find your comfort setting, start with a 74°F (23°C) will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available.
temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes The length of delay depends on the engine coolant
for the system to regulate. Use the driver’s or temperature. Pressing the fan switch will override this
passenger’s temperature buttons to adjust the delay and change the fan to a selected speed.
temperature setting as necessary. If you choose the O (On/Off): Press this button to turn off the climate
temperature setting of 60°F (15°C), the system
control system. Outside air will still enter the vehicle,
will remain at the maximum cooling setting. If you
and will be directed to the floor. This direction can
choose the temperature setting of 90°F (32°C),
be changed by pressing the mode button. Recirculation
the system will remain at the maximum heat setting.
can be selected once you have selected vent or
Choosing either maximum setting will not cause
bi-level mode. The temperature can also be adjusted
the vehicle to heat or cool any faster.
using either temperature button. If you adjust the
Be careful not to cover the solar sensor located on air delivery mode or temperature settings with the
the top of the instrument panel near the windshield. system off, the display will illuminate briefly to show
This sensor regulates air temperature based on sun load you the settings and then return off. Press the on/off
and also turns on your headlamps. For more information button or the up down arrows on the fan switch,
on the solar sensor, see “Sensors” later in this section. the defrost button, AUTO button, or the air conditioning
button to turn the system on when it is off.
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Manual Operation H(Vent): This setting will deliver air to the instrument
The air delivery mode or fan speed can be manually panel outlets.
adjusted using these buttons: )(Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to
DC (Fan): Use the fan buttons to manually adjust the the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets.
fan speed. To increase or decrease the airflow, The flow can be divided between vent and floor outlets
depending upon where the knob is placed between
press the D or C button.
the settings. A little air is directed towards the windshield
Pressing one of these buttons when the system is off and side window outlets. Cooler air is directed to the
will turn the system on. Pressing one of these buttons upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets.
when in automatic control will place the fan under
manual control. The fan setting remains displayed, 6(Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the floor
AUTO is no longer displayed, and the AUTO button outlets, with some of the air directed to the windshield,
indicator light turns off. The air delivery mode will side window outlets, and second row floor outlets. In this
remain under automatic control. mode, the system automatically selects outside air.
H G (Mode): Use the mode buttons to manually -(Defog): See “Defogging and Defrosting” later in
change the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. this section.
Repeatedly press the H or G button until the desired @(Recirculation): Press this button to turn the
mode appears on the display. Pressing one of these recirculation mode on. When the button is pressed,
buttons when the system is off will change air delivery an indicator light will come on.
mode without turning the system on. Pressing one
of these buttons when in automatic control will place This mode keeps outside air from entering the vehicle.
the mode under manual control. It can be used to reduce outside air and prevent
odors from entering the vehicle. Recirculation may also
The air delivery mode setting remains displayed, help cool the air inside the vehicle more quickly once
AUTO is no longer displayed, and the AUTO button the temperature inside the vehicle is less than the
indicator light turns off. outside temperature.
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The recirculation mode cannot be used with floor, Air Conditioning
defrost, or defogging modes. If you try to select
recirculation in one of those modes, the indicator will #(Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the
flash three times and turn off. The air conditioning air conditioning (A/C) compressor on and off. When air
compressor will also come on when this mode is conditioning is selected, an indicator light comes on
activated. While in recirculation mode the windows to show that the air conditioning has been activated.
may fog when the weather is cold and damp.
To clear the fog, select either the defog or defrost Pressing this button when the outside temperature is
mode and increase the fan speed. Recirculation too cool for air conditioning will make the air conditioning
mode can be turned off by pressing the button again, indicator flash three times and then turn off to let you
or turning off the engine. know the air conditioning mode is not available. If the
air conditioning is on and the outside temperature
AUX: For vehicles with the rear heat and air drops below a temperature which is too cool for
conditioning controls. Press the AUX button to turn air conditioning to be effective, the air conditioning
the rear climate control system on or off. See Rear light turns off to show that the air conditioning mode
Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic has been canceled.
Climate Controls on page 3-29.
On hot days, open the windows long enough to let
hot inside air escape. This helps to reduce the time
;(Outside Air, If Equipped): Press this button
it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps the
to turn on the outside air mode. When this mode system to operate more efficiently.
is selected, air from outside the vehicle circulates
throughout the vehicle. An indicator light on the button The air conditioning system removes moisture from the
comes on to show that it is activated. The outside air, so a small amount of water might drip underneath
air mode can be used with all modes, but it cannot the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine.
be used with the recirculation mode. This is normal.
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Sensors There is also an exterior temperature sensor located
behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside
The solar sensor, air temperature and helps maintain the temperature
located in the defrost inside the vehicle. Any cover on the front of the
grille in the middle of vehicle could cause a false reading in the displayed
the instrument panel, temperature.
monitors the solar
radiation. Do not cover The climate control system uses the information from
the solar sensor or these sensors to maintain your comfort setting by
the system will not adjusting the outlet temperature, fan speed, and the
work properly. air delivery mode. The system may also supply
cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun.
The recirculation mode will also be used as needed
to maintain cool outlet temperatures.
The interior temperature

sensor located in the
headliner above the
driver side seat measures
the temperature of the
air inside the vehicle.
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Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger
Fog on the inside of the windows is a result of high The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window remove fog from the rear window.
glass. This can be minimized if the climate control
system is used properly. There are two modes to <(Rear Window Defogger): Press this button to
clear fog or frost from the windshield. turn on the rear window defogger. It will automatically
turn off several minutes after it has been activated.
Use the mode up and down arrows to select the The defogger can also be turned off by pressing
defog or defrost modes. the button again or by turning off the engine. Do not
- (Defog): The defog mode is used to clear the drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. If your vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors,
This mode directs air to the windshield, floor outlets, the mirrors will heat to help clear fog or frost from the
and side window vents. When this mode is selected, surface of the mirror when the rear window defog
the system turns off recirculation and runs the air button is pressed.
conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature
is close to freezing. The recirculation mode cannot Notice: Do not use a razor blade or sharp object
be selected while in the defog mode. Do not drive to clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere
the vehicle until all the windows are clear. anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass.
These actions may damage the rear defogger.
0 (Defrost): Press this button to remove fog or frost Repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
from the windshield more quickly. This mode directs
a portion of the air to the windshield and side window
vents and some to the floor vents. In this mode, the
system will automatically force outside air into the
vehicle. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while
in the defrost mode. The air conditioning compressor
runs automatically in this setting, unless the outside
temperature is close to freezing. Do not drive the
vehicle until all the windows are clear.
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Outlet Adjustment Rear Air Conditioning and
Your vehicle has air outlets that let you adjust the Heating System and Electronic
direction and amount of airflow inside the vehicle. Climate Controls
Use the thumbwheels located beside the air outlets to
direct the airflow up and down. Use the thumbwheels If your vehicle has this rear climate control system
below the air outlets to direct the air left or right. there are rear seat audio controls located in the
center console.
Operation Tips
The rear system can be controlled through the AUX
• Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, button on the front climate control panel. Press the
snow, or any other obstruction, such as leaves. AUX button to turn the rear climate control system
The heater and defroster will work far better, on or off. An indicator light in the AUX button comes
reducing the chance of fogging the inside of on when the rear climate control system is on. The
the windows. direction, temperature, and speed of the airflow for
• Keep the air path under the front seats clear of the rear of the vehicle will be the same as those set
objects. This helps air to circulate throughout for the front of the vehicle.
the vehicle. Use the controls located in the rear of the front console,
• Adding outside equipment to the front of the to independently control the air flow for the rear of
vehicle, such as hood-air deflectors, etc., may affect the vehicle separately from that of the front of the
the performance of the heating and air conditioning vehicle. To turn the system on, press any of the rear
system. Check with your dealer/retailer before air conditioning control buttons, except the C button.
adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle. To turn the system off, press and hold the C button.
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+/− (Increase/Decrease Temperature): These buttons
select the temperature of the air flowing into the rear
passenger area. Press the + button for warmer air
and press the − button for cooler air. The temperature
settings will display in 0-12 increments, going from
the coolest (0) to the warmest (12) setting.
N (Mode): Press the mode button to manually change

the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. Repeatedly
press the button until the desired mode appears on
the display. Multiple presses cycles through the
delivery selections.
H (Vent): This mode directs air through the

headliner outlets.
Rear Climate Control with Rear Seat
Audio Controls ) (Bi-Level): This mode directs air through the
floor outlets as well as the headliner outlets. The rear
system floor outlet is located at the passenger side
Manual Operation rear quarter trim panel.
DC (Fan): The fan buttons on the rear seat audio 6 (Floor): This mode directs air through the floor
control panel let you manually adjust the fan speed. outlets. The rear system floor outlets are located
Press D to increase airflow and C to decrease airflow. under the seats.
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Warning Lights, Gages, Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages
and Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know
when there is a problem with your vehicle.
This part describes the warning lights and gages
on your vehicle. The pictures help to locate them. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays
on as you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
Warning lights and gages can signal that something there may be a problem, check the section that tells
is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s
an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even
to the warning lights and gages could also save dangerous. So please get to know your vehicle’s
you or others from injury. warning lights and gages. They can be a big help.
Warning lights come on when there may be or Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center (DIC)
is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. that works along with warning lights and gages.
As the details show on the next few pages, some See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56
warning lights come on briefly when you start for more information.
the engine just to let you know they are working.
If you are familiar with this section, you should
not be alarmed when this happens.
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Instrument Panel Cluster
United States version shown, Canada similar

Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you
are going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically.
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Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both Your tachometer displays the engine speed in
miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). revolutions per minute (rpm).
Your vehicle’s odometer works together with the
driver information center. You can set a Trip odometer. Safety Belt Reminders
See “Trip Odometer” under DIC Operation and
Displays (Using DIC Buttons) on page 3-49 or Safety Belt Reminder Light
DIC Operation and Displays (Using Trip Odometer
Reset Stem) on page 3-54 for more information. When the engine is started, a chime will come on for
several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety
The odometer mileage can be checked without the belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled.
vehicle running. Simply press the trip stem on the
instrument panel cluster. The safety belt light will
If your vehicle ever needs a new odometer installed, also come on and stay
the new one will be set to the correct mileage total on for several seconds,
of the old odometer. then it will flash for
several more.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has
been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. This chime and light is repeated if the driver remains
Press the trip stem to toggle between the trip odometer unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver’s
and the regular odometer. Holding the trip stem for belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the
approximately one second while the trip odometer is light will come on.
displayed will reset it.
To display the odometer reading with the ignition off,
press the trip stem.
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Airbag Readiness Light
There is an airbag readiness light on the center {CAUTION:
overhead console, which shows the airbag symbol.
The system checks the airbag’s electrical system If the airbag readiness light stays on after you
for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an start your vehicle, it means the airbag system
electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag may not be working properly. The airbags in
sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash
your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they
sensing and diagnostic module. For more information
on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-64. could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle
This light will come on serviced right away if the airbag readiness light
when you start your stays on after you start your vehicle.
vehicle, and it will flash
for a few seconds.
Then the light should The airbag readiness light should flash for a few seconds
go out. This means when the engine is started. If the light does not come
the system is ready. on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if
there is a problem.
If the airbag readiness light stays on after you

start the vehicle or comes on when you are
driving, your airbag system may not work properly.
Have your vehicle serviced right away.
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Airbag Off Light When you turn the right front passenger’s airbag off,
this light will come on and stay on to remind you that
If your vehicle has an airbag on-off switch, it also the airbag has been turned off. This light will go off
has a passenger airbag status indicator located in when you turn the airbag back on again. See Airbag
the instrument panel. Off Switch on page 1-72 for more on this, including
important safety information.
When you start your vehicle, the passenger airbag

status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol United States Canada
for on and off, will light for several seconds as a system
check. Then, after several more seconds, the status
indicator ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol,
will light to let you know the status of the right front
passenger’s frontal airbag.
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When you manually turn the right front passenger’s
airbag off using the airbag on-off switch in the glove box,
the indicator light OFF or the off symbol will come on {CAUTION:
and stay on to remind you that the airbag has been
turned off. This light will go off when you turn the airbag If the airbag readiness light ever comes on
on. See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-72 for more on when you have turned off the airbag, it means
this, including important safety information. that something may be wrong with the airbag
system. The right front passenger’s airbag
could inflate even though the switch is off.
{CAUTION: If this ever happens, do not let anyone whom
the national government has identified as a
If the right front passenger’s airbag is turned off member of a passenger airbag risk group
for a person who is not in a risk group identified sit in the right front passenger’s position
by the national government, that person will (for example, do not secure a rear-facing child
not have the extra protection of an airbag. In a restraint in the right front passenger’s seat)
crash, the airbag will not be able to inflate and until you have your vehicle serviced. See
help protect the person sitting there. Airbag Off Switch on page 1-72 and Airbag
Do not turn off the passenger’s airbag unless Readiness Light on page 3-34 for more on
the person sitting there is in a risk group this, including important safety information.
identified by the national government. See
Airbag Off Switch on page 1-72 for more on If the word ON or the on symbol is lit, it means that
this, including important safety information. the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled
(may inflate). See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-72 for
more on this, including important safety information.
If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights
remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may
be a problem with the lights or the airbag on-off switch.
See your dealer/retailer for service.
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Charging System Light Voltmeter Gage
This light will come on When your engine is
briefly when you turn not running, but the
on the ignition, but ignition is on, this gage
the engine is not running, shows the battery’s
as a check to show state of charge in
you it is working. DC volts.
It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays

on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have
a problem with the charging system. A charging system
Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also
appear. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 When the engine is running, the gage shows the
for more information. This light could indicate that condition of the charging system. The charging system
you have problems with a generator drive belt, or regulates voltage based on the state of the battery
another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. for improved fuel economy and battery life. The gage
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, may transition from a higher to lower or a lower to
be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as higher reading, this is normal. Readings between
the radio and air conditioner. the low and high warning zones indicate the normal
operating range. The gage may also read low during
the fuel economy mode, this is normal.
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Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into
large number of electrical accessories are operating two parts. If one part is not working, the other part
in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for can still work and stop you. For good braking, though,
an extended period. This condition is normal since you need both parts working well.
the charging system is not able to provide full power If the warning light comes on and a chime sounds there
at engine idle. As engine speeds are increased, could be a brake problem. Have your brake system
this condition should correct itself as higher engine inspected right away.
speeds allow the charging system to create full power.
If there is a problem with the battery charging system, This light may also come on due to low brake fluid.
this light will come on or the SERVICE BATTERY See Brakes on page 5-36 for more information.
CHARGING SYSTEM DIC message will display.
See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56
and Charging System Light on page 3-37 for
more information.
Brake System Warning Light

With the ignition on, the brake system warning
light will come on when you set the parking brake. United States Canada
If you try to drive with the parking brake engaged,
This light should come on briefly when you turn the
a chime will sound when the vehicle speed is
ignition key to RUN. If it does not come on then,
greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there
is a problem.
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Antilock Brake System
{CAUTION: Warning Light
Your brake system may not be working properly For vehicles with
the Antilock Brake
if the brake system warning light is on. Driving
System (ABS), this
with the brake system warning light on can lead light will come on
to an accident. If the light is still on after you briefly when you
have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, start the engine.
have the vehicle towed for service.
That is normal. If the light does not come on then,

If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off
have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there
the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the
is a problem.
pedal is harder to push or may go closer to the floor.
It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off, if the light
the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your comes on when you are driving, stop as soon as it is
Vehicle on page 4-51. safely possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the
engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light still
stays on, or comes on again while you are driving,
your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system
warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do
not have antilock brakes. If the regular brake system
warning light is also on, you do not have antilock
brakes and there is a problem with your regular brakes.
See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38
For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC),
see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for
all brake related DIC messages.
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StabiliTrak® Indicator Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
If equipped, this
warning light should
come on briefly when
the engine is started.
If the warning light does not come on then, have it fixed

so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
If it stays on, or comes on when you are driving, United States Canada
there may be a problem with your StabiliTrak® system
and your vehicle may need service. When this warning This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.
light is on, the system is off and will not limit wheel It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle
spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. is working. During a majority of the operation, the gage
This light will also flash when the StabiliTrak® system will read 210°F (100°C) or less. If you are pulling a
is active. load or going up hills, it is normal for the temperature
to fluctuate and approach the 250°F (122°C) mark.
If the StabiliTrak® system warning light comes on If the gage reaches the 260°F (125°C) mark, it indicates
and stays on for an extended period of time when that the cooling system is working beyond its capacity.
the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service.
See StabiliTrak® System on page 4-7 for more See Engine Overheating on page 5-27.
information.
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Tire Pressure Light A tire pressure message in the Driver Information
Center (DIC), may accompany the light. See DIC
Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for more
This light comes on
information.
briefly when the
engine is started. Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to
do so. If underinflated, inflate to the proper pressure.
See Tires on page 5-55 for more information.
If a problem is detected with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System, this light will flash for approximately
60 seconds and then stay on solid for the remainder of
the ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor System
This light will also come on when one or more of

your tires are significantly underinflated.
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with
this light on, after a while, the emission controls
Check Engine Light might not work as well, your vehicle’s fuel economy
might not be as good, and the engine might not
A computer system called OBD II (On-Board run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs
Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation that might not be covered by your warranty.
of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems.
Notice: Modifications made to the engine,
It makes sure that emissions are at acceptable
transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of
levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce
your vehicle or the replacement of the original
a cleaner environment.
tires with other than those of the same Tire
The check engine light Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s
comes on to indicate emission controls and can cause this light to
that there is an OBD II come on. Modifications to these systems could
problem and service lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty.
is required. This could also result in a failure to pass a
required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test.
See Accessories and Modifications on page 5-3.
Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before

any problem is apparent. This can prevent more serious
damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed
to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing
any malfunction.
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This light comes on, as a check to show it is working, If the light stops flashing and remains on steady,
when the ignition is turned ON/RUN but the engine is not see “If the Light Is On Steady” following.
running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so,
This light also comes on during a malfunction in stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle.
one of two ways: Turn the ignition off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart
• Light Flashing — A misfire condition has been the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the
detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still flashing,
and could damage the emission control system follow the previous steps and see your dealer/retailer
on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service might for service as soon as possible.
be required.
If the Light Is On Steady
• Light On Steady — An emission control system
You might be able to correct the emission system
malfunction has been detected on your vehicle.
malfunction by considering the following:
Diagnosis and service might be required.
Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
If the Light is Flashing If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the
cap. See Filling the Tank on page 5-7. The diagnostic
The following can prevent more serious damage
system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or
to your vehicle:
improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows
• Reduce vehicle speed. fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips
• Avoid hard accelerations. with the cap properly installed should turn the light off.
• Avoid steep uphill grades. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water?
If so, your vehicle’s electrical system might be wet. The
• If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount
condition is usually corrected when the electrical system
of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off.
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Have you recently changed brands of fuel? Emissions Inspection and
If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. Maintenance Programs
See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality
causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed. Some state/provincial and local governments have
You might notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling or might begin programs to inspect the emission
when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass
on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration — these this inspection could prevent you from getting a
conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. vehicle registration.
This will be detected by the system and cause the Here are some things you need to know to help
light to turn on. your vehicle pass an inspection:
If you experience one or more of these conditions, Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check
change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least engine light is on or not working properly.
one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off.
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the
If none of the above steps have made the light turn OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that
off, your dealer/retailer can check the vehicle. Your critical emission control systems have not been
dealer/retailer has the proper test equipment and completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle
diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical would be considered not ready for inspection. This can
problems that might have developed. happen if you have recently replaced the battery or
if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system is
designed to evaluate critical emission control systems
during normal driving. This can take several days
of routine driving. If you have done this and your
vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of
OBD system readiness, your dealer/retailer can prepare
the vehicle for inspection.
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Oil Pressure Gage When the oil pressure reaches the low pressure zone,
the OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message
will appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 and
Engine Oil on page 5-13 for more information.
A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a
dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing
low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as possible.
{CAUTION:
United States Canada Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
If you do, your engine can become so hot that
The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure it catches fire. You or others could be burned.
in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine Check your oil as soon as possible and have
is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure your vehicle serviced.
in kPa (kilopascals).
Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside
temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may
low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance
schedule in this manual for changing engine oil.
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Oil Pressure Light Security Light
For information regarding
{CAUTION: this light and the vehicle’s
security system, see
Content Theft-Deterrent
Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
on page 2-24.
If you do, your engine can become so hot that
it catches fire. You or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon as possible and have
your vehicle serviced.
Cruise Control Light
Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may
damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered
This light comes on
by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance
whenever you set
schedule in this manual for changing engine oil.
the cruise control.
This light will come on
briefly when you start your
engine. If it does not,
have your vehicle serviced.
The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off.
See Cruise Control on page 3-12 for more information.
When the light comes on and stays on, it means that

oil is not flowing through your engine properly. You could
be low on oil and you might have some other system
problem.
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Highbeam On Light Fuel Gage
This light comes on
when the high-beam
headlamps are in use.
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8

Tow/Haul Mode Light
The fuel gage, when the ignition is on, tells you about
This light comes on how much fuel you have left in your tank.
when the Tow/Haul The gage will first indicate empty before you are out of
mode has been activated. fuel, and you should get more fuel as soon as possible.
For more information, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-36.
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When the fuel tank is low, the FUEL LEVEL LOW Low Fuel Warning Light
message will appear in the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages
This light, under the
fuel gage, will come
Here are some situations you may experience with on briefly when you
your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem are starting the engine.
with the fuel gage.
• At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off
before the gage reads full.
• It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up
than the fuel gage indicated. For example, This light and a chime will come on when the fuel
the gage may have indicated the tank was tank is low on fuel. There will also be a “FUEL LEVEL
half full, but it actually took a little more LOW” message on the Driver Information Center,
or less than half the tank’s capacity to fill see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for
the tank. more information. When you add fuel this light
and message should go off. If it does not, have
• The gage goes back to empty when you your vehicle serviced.
turn off the ignition.
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Driver Information Center (DIC) DIC Operation and Displays
Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). (Using DIC Buttons)
The DIC displays information about your vehicle. The DIC has different displays which can be accessed
It also displays warning messages if a system by pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrument
problem is detected. panel, next to the steering wheel.
All messages will appear in the DIC display located The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system
below the tachometer in the instrument panel cluster. information, and warning messages if a system
The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a problem is detected.
short delay, the DIC will display the information that The DIC also allows some features to be customized.
was last displayed before the engine was turned off. See DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons)
For the displays available using DIC buttons, see on page 3-63 for more information.
“DIC Operation and Displays (Using DIC Buttons)” You can also use the trip odometer reset stem to view
later in this section and DIC Vehicle Customization some of the DIC displays. See ″DIC Operation and
(With DIC Buttons) on page 3-63. Displays (Using Trip Odometer Reset Stem)″ later
For the displays available using the trip odometer in this section.
reset stem, see “DIC Operation and Displays
(Using Trip Odometer Reset Stem)” later in
this section.
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DIC Buttons U (Customization): Press this button to customize
the feature settings on your vehicle. See DIC Vehicle
The buttons Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-63 for
are the trip/fuel, more information.
vehicle information,
customization, and V (Set/Reset): Press this button to set or reset certain
set/reset buttons. functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages
The button functions on the DIC.
are detailed in the
following pages. Trip/Fuel Menu Items
3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to scroll through
the following menu items:
Odometer
3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to display the Press the trip/fuel button until ODOMETER displays.
odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy, This display shows the distance the vehicle has
fuel used, timer, and transmission temperature. been driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km).
Pressing the trip odometer reset stem will also
T (Vehicle Information): Press this button to display display the odometer.
the oil life, units, tire pressure readings, engine hours, To switch between English and metric measurements,
and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter see “Units” later in this section.
programming.
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Trip Odometer If the retro-active reset feature is activated after the
vehicle is started, but before it begins moving, the display
Press the trip/fuel button until TRIP displays. This will show the number of miles (mi) or kilometers (km)
display shows the current distance traveled in either that were driven during the last ignition cycle.
miles (mi) or kilometers (km) since the last reset for the
trip odometer. Pressing the trip odometer reset stem Fuel Range
will also display the trip odometer.
Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL RANGE displays.
The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing the This display shows the approximate number of
set/reset button while the trip odometer is displayed. remaining miles (mi) or kilometers (km) the vehicle
You can also reset the trip odometer while it is displayed can be driven without refueling. The display will show
by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset stem. LOW if the fuel level is low.
The trip odometer has a feature called the retro-active The fuel range estimate is based on an average of
reset. This can be used to set the trip odometer to the vehicle’s fuel economy over recent driving history
the number of miles (kilometers) driven since the and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
ignition was last turned on. This can be used if the This estimate will change if driving conditions change.
trip odometer is not reset at the beginning of the trip. For example, if driving in traffic and making frequent
To use the retro-active reset feature, press and hold stops, this display may read one number, but if
the set/reset button for at least four seconds. The the vehicle is driven on a freeway, the number may
trip odometer will display the number of miles (mi) or change even though the same amount of fuel is in the
kilometers (km) driven since the ignition was last turned fuel tank. This is because different driving conditions
on and the vehicle was moving. Once the vehicle begins produce different fuel economies. Generally, freeway
moving, the trip odometer will accumulate mileage. driving produces better fuel economy than city driving.
For example, if the vehicle was driven 5 miles (8 km) Fuel range cannot be reset.
before it is started again, and then the retro-active reset
feature is activated, the display will show 5 miles (8 km).
As the vehicle begins moving, the display will then
increase to 5.1 miles (8.2 km), 5.2 miles (8.4 km), etc.
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Average Economy To stop the timer, press the set/reset button briefly
while TIMER is displayed.
Press the trip/fuel button until AVG ECONOMY displays.
This display shows the approximate average miles To reset the timer to zero, press and hold the set/reset
per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). button while TIMER is displayed.
This number is calculated based on the number of
mpg (L/100 km) recorded since the last time this
Transmission Temperature
menu item was reset. To reset AVG ECONOMY, Press the trip/fuel button until TRANS TEMP displays.
press and hold the set/reset button. This display shows the temperature of the automatic
transmission fluid in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F)
Fuel Used or degrees Celsius (°C).
Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL USED displays.
This display shows the number of gallons (gal) or
Blank Display
liters (L) of fuel used since the last reset of this menu This display shows no information.
item. To reset the fuel used information, press and hold
the set/reset button while FUEL USED is displayed. Vehicle Information Menu Items
Timer T (Vehicle Information): Press this button to scroll
Press the trip/fuel button until TIMER displays. through the following menu items:
This display can be used as a timer.
Oil Life
To start the timer, press the set/reset button while
TIMER is displayed. The display will show the amount Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE
of time that has passed since the timer was last REMAINING displays. This display shows an estimate
reset, not including time the ignition is off. Time will of the oil’s remaining useful life. If you see 99% OIL
continue to be counted as long as the ignition is LIFE REMAINING on the display, that means 99% of the
on, even if another display is being shown on the current oil life remains. The engine oil life system will
DIC. The timer will record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes alert you to change the oil on a schedule consistent
and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which the display with your driving conditions.
will return to zero.
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When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE Tire Pressure
ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display.
See “CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON” under DIC The pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC.
Warnings and Messages on page 3-56. You should The tire pressure will be shown in either pounds
change the oil as soon as you can. See Engine Oil per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). Press
on page 5-13. In addition to the engine oil life system the vehicle information button until the DIC displays
monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is FRONT TIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. Press
recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this the vehicle information button again until the DIC
manual. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 displays REAR TIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##.
for more information. If a low or high tire pressure condition is detected by
Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE display the system while driving, a message advising you
yourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself. to check the pressure in a specific tire will appear in
Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE display the display. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-61
accidentally at any time other than when the oil has and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for
just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until more information.
the next oil change. To reset the engine oil life system, If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of
see Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16. a value, there may be a problem with your vehicle.
If this consistently occurs, see your dealer/retailer
Units for service.
Press the vehicle information button until UNITS
displays. This display allows you to select between Engine Hours
English or Metric units of measurement. Once in this Press the vehicle information button until
display, press the set/reset button to select between ENGINE HOURS displays. This display shows
ENGLISH or METRIC units. All of the vehicle information the total number of hours the engine has run.
will then be displayed in the unit of measurement
selected.
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Relearn Remote Key DIC Operation and Displays
This display allows you to match Remote Keyless (Using Trip Odometer Reset Stem)
Entry (RKE) transmitters to your vehicle. To match
an RKE transmitter to your vehicle: The DIC has different displays which can be accessed
1. Press the vehicle information button until by pressing the trip odometer reset stem located on
PRESS V TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays. the instrument panel cluster. Pressing the trip odometer
reset stem will also turn off, or acknowledge, DIC
2. Press the set/reset button until REMOTE KEY messages.
LEARNING ACTIVE is displayed.
3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons You can use the trip odometer reset stem to view the
on the first transmitter at the same time for following displays: odometer, engine hours, trip
about 15 seconds. odometer, and display language.
On vehicles with memory recall seats, the Trip Odometer Reset Stem Menu Items
first transmitter learned will match driver 1 Odometer
and the second will match driver 2.
A chime will sound indicating that the Press the trip odometer reset stem until ODOMETER
transmitter is matched. displays. This display shows the distance the vehicle
has been driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km).
4. To match additional transmitters at this time,
repeat Step 3. Engine Hours
Each vehicle can have a maximum of To display the ENGINE HOURS, place the ignition in
eight transmitters matched to it. LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY, then press and hold
5. To exit the programming mode, you must the trip odometer reset stem for four seconds while
cycle the key to LOCK/OFF. viewing the ODOMETER. This display shows the total
number of hours the engine has run.
Blank Display
This display shows no information.
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Trip Odometer Language
Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRIP displays. This display allows you to select the language in which
This display shows the current distance traveled in the DIC messages will appear. To select a language:
either miles (mi) or kilometers (km) since the last reset 1. Press the trip odometer reset stem until
for the trip odometer. ODOMETER displays.
The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing 2. While in the ODOMETER display, press and hold
and holding the trip odometer reset stem while the the trip odometer reset stem for three seconds until
trip odometer is displayed. the currently set language displays.
The trip odometer has a feature called the retro-active 3. Continue to press and hold the trip odometer reset
reset. This can be used to set the trip odometer to stem to scroll through all of the available languages.
the number of miles (kilometers) driven since the
ignition was last turned on. This can be used if the The available languages are ENGLISH (default),
trip odometer is not reset at the beginning of the trip. FRANCAIS (French), ESPANOL (Spanish),
and NO CHANGE.
To use the retro-active reset feature, press and hold
the trip odometer reset stem for at least four seconds. 4. Once the desired language is displayed, release
The trip odometer will display the number of miles (mi) the trip odometer reset stem to set your choice.
or kilometers (km) driven since the ignition was last
turned on and the vehicle was moving. Once the
vehicle begins moving, the trip odometer will accumulate
mileage. For example, if the vehicle was driven
5 miles (8 km) before it is started again, and then
the retro-active reset feature is activated, the display
will show 5 miles (8 km). As the vehicle begins moving,
the display will then increase to 5.1 miles (8.2 km),
5.2 miles (8.4 km), etc.
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DIC Warnings and Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the This message displays when the engine oil needs to
driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure
that some action may be needed by the driver to to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message.
correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16 for information
one after another. on how to reset the message. See Engine Oil on
page 5-13 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4
Some messages may not require immediate action, for more information.
but you can press any of the DIC buttons on the
instrument panel or the trip odometer reset stem on CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge that
you received the messages and to clear them from This message displays when the pressure in one
the display. or more of the vehicle’s tires needs to be checked. This
message also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT,
Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire
display because they are more urgent. These messages needs to be checked. You can receive more than one
require action before they can be cleared. You should tire pressure message at a time. To read the other
take any messages that appear on the display seriously messages that may have been sent at the same time,
and remember that clearing the messages will only press the set/reset button or the trip odometer reset
make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. stem. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC,
The following are the possible messages that can stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures
be displayed and some information about them. checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading
Information label. See Tires on page 5-55, Loading Your
Vehicle on page 4-44, and Inflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-61. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values.
See “DIC Operation and Displays (Using DIC Buttons)”
earlier in this section. If the tire pressure is low,
the low tire pressure warning light comes on.
See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-41.
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DRIVER DOOR OPEN ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE
This message displays and a chime sounds if the Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine
driver door is not fully closed and the vehicle is in a is overheating, severe engine damage may occur.
drive gear. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the If an overheat warning appears on the instrument
door for obstructions, and close the door again. panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon
Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC. as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-27
ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning)
This message displays when the engine coolant
TURNED OFF temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to
This message displays when the engine coolant idle until it cools down. See Engine Coolant
becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. Temperature Gage on page 3-40.
See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-40. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air on page 5-28 for information on driving to a safe place
conditioning compressor automatically turns off. in an emergency.
When the coolant temperature returns to normal,
the air conditioning compressor turns back on. ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
You can continue to drive your vehicle.
This message displays and a chime sounds when
If this message continues to appear, have the the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the
system repaired by your dealer/retailer as soon engine further enters the engine coolant protection
as possible to avoid damage to the engine. mode. See Engine Overheating on page 5-27 for
further information.
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This message also displays when the vehicle’s engine LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN
power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the
vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this message is on, This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver
but there is no reduction in performance, proceed side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is in
to your destination. The performance may be reduced a drive gear. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check
the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may the door for obstructions, and close the door again.
be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on, Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC.
but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime
this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE
to your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible.
Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine
FUEL LEVEL LOW oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may
occur. If a low oil pressure warning appears on the
This message displays and a chime sounds if the Driver Information Center (DIC), stop the vehicle
fuel level is low. Refuel as soon as possible. as soon as possible. Do not drive the vehicle until
See Fuel Gage on page 3-47 and Fuel on page 5-5 the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected.
for more information. See Engine Oil on page 5-13 for more information.
HOOD OPEN This message displays if low oil pressure levels

occur. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and
This message displays and a chime sounds if the do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure
hood is not fully closed. Stop and turn off the vehicle, has been corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible
check the hood for obstructions, and close the hood and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer.
again. Check to see if the message still appears See Engine Oil on page 5-13.
on the DIC.
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PASSENGER DOOR OPEN REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
This message displays and a chime sounds if the This message displays if a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
passenger door is not fully closed and the vehicle is transmitter battery is low. The battery needs to be
in a drive gear. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check replaced in the transmitter. See “Battery Replacement”
the door for obstructions, and close the door again. under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC. on page 2-5.
REAR ACCESS OPEN RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN

On the SUV, this message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime sounds if the
sounds if the liftgate is open while the ignition is in passenger side rear door is not fully closed and the
ON/RUN. Turn off the vehicle and check the liftgate. vehicle is in a drive gear. Stop and turn off the vehicle,
Restart the vehicle and check for the message check the door for obstructions, and close the door again.
on the DIC display. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC.
On the SUT, this message displays if the midgate is SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE
open or one or both of the midgate latches are not
fully closed. Turn off the vehicle and check that (Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive)
the midgate and the latches are closed. Restart the This message displays if a problem occurs with the
vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive system. If this message
REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the
vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message
This message displays while you are matching a on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed,
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to your vehicle. or appears again when you begin driving, there is
See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under a problem with the Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation system. See your dealer/retailer for service.
on page 2-5 and “DIC Operation and Displays (Using
DIC Buttons)” earlier in this section for more information.
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SERVICE AIR BAG SERVICE BRAKES SOON
This message displays if there is a problem with This message displays if there is a problem with the
the airbag system. Have your dealer/retailer inspect brake system. If this message appears, stop as soon
the system for problems. See Airbag Readiness Light as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle
on page 3-34 and Airbag System on page 1-64 for and check for the message on the DIC display. If the
more information. message is still displayed or appears again when
you begin driving, the brake system needs service.
SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING See your dealer/retailer.
SYSTEM SERVICE STABILITRAK
On some vehicles, this message displays if there is a This message displays when there may be a problem
problem with the battery charging system. Under certain with the StabiliTrak® system. If you see this message,
conditions, the charging system light may also turn try to reset the system. Stop; turn off the engine for
on in the instrument panel cluster. See Charging System at least 15 seconds; then start the engine again. If this
Light on page 3-37. Driving with this problem could message still comes on, it means there is a problem.
drain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. You should see your dealer/retailer for service.
Have the electrical system checked as soon as The vehicle is safe to drive, however, you do not
possible. See your dealer/retailer. have the benefit of StabiliTrak®, so reduce your
speed and drive accordingly.
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
This message displays along with the brake system
SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
warning light if there is a problem with the brake system. This message displays if a problem occurs with the
See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38. If this suspension system. If this message appears, stop as
message appears, stop as soon as possible and soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart
turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC
the message on the DIC display. If the message is still display. If the message is still displayed, or appears
displayed or appears again when you begin driving, again when you begin driving, there is a problem with
the brake system needs service as soon as possible. the air suspension system. See your dealer/retailer
See your dealer/retailer. for service.
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SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM STABILITRAK OFF
This message displays when there is a problem with This message displays when you turn off StabiliTrak®,
the theft-deterrent system. The vehicle may or may or when the stability control has been automatically
not restart so you may want to take the vehicle to disabled. To limit wheel spin and realize the full benefits
your dealer/retailer before turning off the engine. of the stability enhancement system, you should
See PASS-Key® III+ Operation on page 2-26 for normally leave StabiliTrak® on. However, you should
more information. turn StabiliTrak® off if your vehicle gets stuck in
sand, mud, ice, or snow and you want to rock your
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM vehicle to attempt to free it, or if you are driving
in extreme off-road conditions and require more wheel
This message displays if a part on the Tire Pressure
spin. See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud,
Monitor System (TPMS) is not working properly.
Ice, or Snow on page 4-39. To turn the StabiliTrak®
The tire pressure light also flashes and then remains
on during the same ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure system on or off, see StabiliTrak® System on page 4-7.
Light on page 3-41. Several conditions may cause There are several conditions that can cause this
this message to appear. See Tire Pressure Monitor message to appear.
Operation on page 5-64 for more information. • The message displays if an engine or vehicle
If the warning comes on and stays on, there may
related problem has been detected and the
be a problem with the TPMS. See your dealer/retailer.
vehicle needs service. See your dealer/retailer.
SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL • The message also displays if the vehicle is
shifted into 4LO.
This message displays when there is a problem with
the Traction Control System (TCS). When this message The message turns off as soon as the conditions
displays, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust that caused the message to be displayed are
your driving accordingly. See your dealer/retailer no longer present.
for service. See Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 4-5 and StabiliTrak® System on page 4-7
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TIGHTEN GAS CAP TRACTION CONTROL OFF
This message may display along with the check engine This message displays when you turn off the Traction
light on the instrument panel cluster if the vehicle’s Control System (TCS) or when the TCS has been
fuel cap is not tightened properly. See Malfunction automatically disabled. Adjust your driving accordingly.
Indicator Lamp on page 3-42. Reinstall the fuel cap See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-5 and
fully. See Filling the Tank on page 5-7. The diagnostic StabiliTrak® System on page 4-7 for more information.
system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off
TCS may be automatically disabled due to overheating,
or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap
which could occur if the TCS activates continuously
allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
for an extended period of time.
A few driving trips with the cap properly installed
should turn this light and message off. TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the
This message displays when the Tire Pressure Monitor transmission fluid is overheating and the
System (TPMS) is re-learning the tire positions on your transmission temperature warning is displayed
vehicle. The tire positions must be re-learned after on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, you
rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor. See can damage the transmission. This could lead
Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-67, Tire Pressure to costly repairs that would not be covered by
Monitor System on page 5-62, and Inflation - Tire your warranty. Do not drive your vehicle with
Pressure on page 5-61 for more information. overheated transmission fluid or while the
transmission temperature warning is displayed.
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This message displays along with a continuous DIC Vehicle Customization
chime if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets
hot. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature (With DIC Buttons)
high can cause damage to the vehicle. Stop the
vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool. Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that
This message clears and the chime stops when allow you to program certain features to one preferred
the fluid temperature reaches a safe level. setting. Customization features can only be programmed
to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed
TURN SIGNAL ON to a preferred setting for two different drivers.
All of the customization options may not be available on
This message displays and a chime sounds if a your vehicle. Only the options available will be
turn signal is left on for 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km). displayed on the DIC.
Move the turn signal/multifunction lever to the
off position. The default settings for the customization features were
set when your vehicle left the factory, but may have
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID been changed from their default state since then.
This message displays when the windshield The customization preferences are automatically recalled.
washer fluid is low. Fill the windshield washer To change customization preferences, use the following
fluid reservoir as soon as possible. See Engine procedure.
Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the
location of the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Entering the Feature Settings Menu
Also, see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-35
1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in
PARK (P).
To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is
recommended that the headlamps are turned off.
2. Press the customization button to scroll through
the available customizable options.
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Feature Settings Menu Items DISPLAY LANGUAGE
The following are customization features that allow you This feature allows you to select the language in which
to program settings to the vehicle: the DIC messages will appear.
Press the customization button until the DISPLAY
DISPLAY IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display.
This feature will only display if a language other than Press the set/reset button once to access the settings
English has been set. This feature allows you to change for this feature. Then press the customization button
the language in which the DIC messages appear to to scroll through the following settings:
English.
ENGLISH (default): All messages will appear in
Press the customization button until the PRESS V TO English.
DISPLAY IN ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC
display. Press the set/reset button once to display all FRANCAIS: All messages will appear in French.
DIC messages in English. ESPANOL: All messages will appear in Spanish.
NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
You can also change the language by pressing the
trip odometer reset stem. See “Language” under DIC
Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons) earlier
in this section for more information.
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AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
This feature allows you to select when the vehicle’s This feature allows you to select whether or not to
doors will automatically lock. See Programmable turn off the automatic door unlocking feature. It also
Automatic Door Locks on page 2-11 for more allows you to select which doors and when the doors
information. will automatically unlock. See Programmable Automatic
Door Locks on page 2-11 for more information.
Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR
once to access the settings for this feature. Then press UNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the
the customization button to scroll through the following set/reset button once to access the settings for this
settings: feature. Then press the customization button to scroll
through the following settings:
SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default): The doors will
automatically lock when the vehicle is shifted out of OFF: None of the doors will automatically unlock.
PARK (P).
DRIVER AT KEY OUT: Only the driver’s door will
AT VEHICLE SPEED: The doors will automatically lock unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition.
when the vehicle speed is above 8 mph (13 km/h) for
three seconds. DRIVER IN PARK: Only the driver’s door will unlock
when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P).
The current setting will remain. ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors will unlock when
the key is taken out of the ignition.
desired setting is displayed on the DIC. ALL IN PARK (default): All of the doors will unlock
when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P).
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REMOTE DOOR LOCK To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the
This feature allows you to select the type of feedback desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
you will receive when locking the vehicle with the REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. You will not
receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKE This feature allows you to select the type of feedback
transmitter if the doors are open. See Remote Keyless you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the
Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5 for more Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. You will not
information. receive feedback when unlocking the vehicle with the
RKE transmitter if the doors are open. See Remote
Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5
LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset
button once to access the settings for this feature.
Then press the customization button to scroll through Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR
the following settings: UNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button once to access the settings for this
OFF: There will be no feedback when you press the
feature. Then press the customization button to scroll
lock button on the RKE transmitter.
LIGHTS ONLY: The exterior lamps will flash when you
press the lock button on the RKE transmitter. LIGHTS OFF: The exterior lamps will not flash when
you press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter.
HORN ONLY: The horn will sound on the second press
of the lock button on the RKE transmitter. LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior lamps will
flash when you press the unlock button on the RKE
HORN & LIGHTS (default): The exterior lamps transmitter.
will flash when you press the lock button on the RKE
transmitter, and the horn will sound when the lock button NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature.
is pressed again within five seconds of the previous The current setting will remain.
command.
NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
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DELAY DOOR LOCK EXIT LIGHTING
This feature allows you to select whether or not the This feature allows you to select the amount of time you
locking of the vehicle’s doors and liftgate will be delayed. want the exterior lamps to remain on when it is dark
When locking the doors and liftgate with the power enough outside. This happens after the key is turned
door lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF.
transmitter and a door or the liftgate is open, this feature
will delay locking the doors and liftgate until five seconds Press the customization button until EXIT LIGHTING
after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button
signal that the delayed locking feature is in use. The key once to access the settings for this feature. Then
must be out of the ignition for this feature to work. You press the customization button to scroll through the
can temporarily override delayed locking by pressing the following settings:
power door lock switch or the RKE transmitter a second OFF: The exterior lamps will not turn on.
time. See Delayed Locking on page 2-11 for more
information. 30 SECONDS (default): The exterior lamps will stay on
Press the customization button until DELAY DOOR for 30 seconds.
LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset
1 MINUTE: The exterior lamps will stay on for
button once to access the settings for this feature.
one minute.
Then press the customization button to scroll through
the following settings: 2 MINUTES: The exterior lamps will stay on for
OFF: There will be no delayed locking of the two minutes.
vehicle’s doors. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature.
ON (default): The doors will not lock until five seconds The current setting will remain.
after the last door or the liftgate is closed. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the
NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
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APPROACH LIGHTING CHIME VOLUME
This feature allows you to select whether or not to This feature allows you to select the volume level of
have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light the chime.
periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Press the customization button until CHIME VOLUME
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button
Press the customization button until APPROACH once to access the settings for this feature. Then press
LIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Press the the customization button to scroll through the following
set/reset button once to access the settings for settings:
this feature. Then press the customization button
to scroll through the following settings: NORMAL: The chime volume will be set to a normal
level.
OFF: The exterior lights will not turn on when you
unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. LOUD: The chime volume will be set to a loud level.
ON (default): If it is dark enough outside, the exterior NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature.
lights will turn on briefly when you unlock the vehicle The current setting will remain.
with the RKE transmitter. There is no default for chime volume. The volume will
The lights will remain on for 20 seconds or until the stay at the last known setting.
lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, or To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the
the vehicle is no longer off. See Remote Keyless desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5 for
more information.
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PARK TILT MIRRORS EASY EXIT SEAT
If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select
whether or not the outside mirror(s) will automatically tilt your preference for the automatic easy exit seat feature.
down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R). See Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 1-4 for more
See Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror on page 2-49 information.
Press the customization button until EASY EXIT SEAT
Press the customization button until PARK TILT appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button
MIRRORS appears on the DIC display. Press the once to access the settings for this feature. Then press
set/reset button once to access the settings for this the customization button to scroll through the following
feature. Then press the customization button to scroll settings:
OFF (default): No automatic seat exit recall will occur.
OFF (default): Neither outside mirror will be tilted down
when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R). ON: The driver’s seat will move back when the key
is removed from the ignition.
DRIVER MIRROR: The driver’s outside mirror will be
tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R). The automatic easy exit seat movement will only occur
one time after the key is removed from the ignition.
PASSENGER MIRROR: The passenger’s outside If the automatic movement has already occurred, and
mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted you put the key back in the ignition and remove it again,
into REVERSE (R). the seat will stay in the original exit position, unless a
memory recall took place prior to removing the key
BOTH MIRRORS: The driver’s and passenger’s outside again.
mirrors will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted
into REVERSE (R). NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the
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MEMORY SEAT RECALL REMOTE START
If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to turn the
your preference for the remote memory seat recall remote start off or on. The remote start feature allows you
feature. See Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 1-4 for to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using the
more information. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote
Vehicle Start on page 2-8 for more information.
Press the customization button until MEMORY SEAT
RECALL appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset Press the customization button until REMOTE START
button once to access the settings for this feature. appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset
Then press the customization button to scroll through button once to access the settings for this feature.
the following settings: Then press the customization button to scroll through
the following settings:
OFF (default): No remote memory seat recall will
occur. OFF: The remote start feature will be disabled.
ON: The driver’s seat and, on some vehicles, the ON (default): The remote start feature will be enabled.
outside mirrors will automatically move to the stored
driving position when the unlock button on the Remote NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed. See feature. The current setting will remain.
“Relearn Remote Key” under DIC Operation and To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the
Displays (Using DIC Buttons) on page 3-49 or DIC desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
Operation and Displays (Using Trip Odometer Reset
Stem) on page 3-54 for more information on matching
transmitters to driver ID numbers.
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FACTORY SETTINGS EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS
This feature allows you to set all of the customization This feature allows you to exit the feature settings menu.
features back to their factory default settings.
Press the customization button until PRESS V TO EXIT
Press the customization button until FACTORY FEATURE SETTINGS appears in the DIC display.
SETTINGS appears on the DIC display. Press the Press the set/reset button once to exit the menu.
set/reset button once to access the settings for
this feature. Then press the customization button If you do not exit, pressing the customization button
to scroll through the following settings: again will return you to the beginning of the feature
settings menu.
RESTORE ALL (default): The customization features
will be set to their factory default settings. Exiting the Feature Settings Menu
DO NOT RESTORE: The customization features will The feature settings menu will be exited when any of
not be set to their factory default settings. the following occurs:
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the • The vehicle is no longer in ON/RUN.
desired setting is displayed on the DIC. • The trip/fuel or vehicle information DIC buttons are
pressed.
• The end of the feature settings menu is reached
and exited.
• A 40 second time period has elapsed with no
selection made.
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Audio System(s) While your vehicle is parked:
• Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read
the pages following to familiarize yourself with its • Familiarize yourself with its operation.
features. • Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
{CAUTION: conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering
This system provides you with far greater wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
access to audio stations and song listings. Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to
Giving extended attention to entertainment your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player,
tasks while driving can cause a crash and you CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make
or others can be injured or killed. Always keep sure that it can be added by checking with your
your eyes on the road and your mind on the dealer/retailer. Also, check federal rules covering
drive — avoid engaging in extended searching mobile radio and telephone units. If sound equipment
can be added, it is very important to do it properly.
while driving.
Added sound equipment may interfere with the
operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or other
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle’s
safe driving. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2. systems may interfere with the operation of sound
Here are some ways in which you can help avoid equipment that has been added.
distraction while driving. Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory
Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played
even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-29 for more
information.
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Setting the Clock Changing the Time and Date Default
Settings
MP3 Radio with a Single CD and You can change the time default setting from 12 hours
DVD Player to 24 hours or change the date default setting from
month/day/year to day/month/year.
If your vehicle has a radio with a single CD and DVD
player, it has a H button for setting the time and date. To change the time or date default settings, follow these
instructions:
To set the time and date, follow the instructions:
1. Press the H button and then the pushbutton
1. Press the H button and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, located under the forward arrow that is currently
YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year) displayed on the radio screen until the time
displays. 12H (hour) and 24H (hour), and the date MM/DD
2. Press the pushbutton located under any one of (month and day) and DD/MM (day and month)
the labels that you want to change. Every time are displayed.
the pushbutton is pressed again, the time or 2. Press the pushbutton located under the desired
the date if selected, increases by one. option.
• Another way to increase the time or date, 3. Press the H button again to apply the selected
is to press the right ¨ SEEK arrow or default, or let the screen time out.
the \ FWD (forward) button.
3. To decrease, press the left © SEEK arrow or
the s REV (reverse) button. You can also
turn the f knob, located on the upper right
side of the radio, to adjust the selected setting.
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MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CD Player Changing the Time and Date Default
If your vehicle has a radio with a six-disc CD player,
Settings
it has a MENU button instead of the H button to set You can change the time default setting from 12 hours
the time and date. to 24 hours or change the date default setting from
month/day/year to day/month/year.
To set the time and date, follow these instructions:
To change the time or date default settings, follow these
1. Press the MENU button. Once the H option instructions:
displays, press the pushbutton located under
that label. The HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, 1. Press the MENU button. Once the H option
minute, month, day, and year) displays. displays, press the pushbutton located under
the forward arrow that is currently displayed on
2. Press the pushbutton located under any one of the radio screen until the 12H (hour) and 24H
the labels that you want to change. Every time (hour), and the date MM/DD (month and day)
the pushbutton is pressed again, the time or and DD/MM (day and month) displays.
the date if selected, increases by one.
2. Press the pushbutton located under the desired
• Another way to increase the time or date, option.
is to press the right ¨ SEEK arrow or 3. Press the MENU button again to apply the selected
the \ FWD (forward) button. default, or let the screen time out.
• To decrease, press the left © SEEK arrow or
the s REV (reverse) button. You can also
turn the f knob, located on the upper right side
of the radio, to adjust the selected setting.
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Radio(s) (MP3)
Radio with CD and DVD
Radio with Six-Disc CD Your vehicle has one of these radios for its audio
system.
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Radios with CD and DVD Radio Data System (RDS)
®
Radios with CD and DVD have a Bose Surround The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).
Sound System. Some of its features are explained The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations
later in this section under, “Adjusting the Speakers that broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon
(Balance/Fade)”. receiving specific information from these stations and
only works when the information is available. While the
If your vehicle has a Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
system, it has a CD/DVD radio. See Rear Seat radio is tuned to an FM-RDS station, the station name or
call letters displays. In rare cases, a radio station could
Entertainment (RSE) System on page 3-105 for
broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio
more information on the vehicle’s RSE system.
features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the
The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate. radio station.
The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed
DVD Audio or DVD Video media, (DTS and DTS XM™ Satellite Radio Service
Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.). XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the
48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces.
Manufactured under license from Dolby® Laboratories. XM™ Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming
Dolby® and the double-D symbol are trademarks of and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in
Dolby® Laboratories. digital-quality sound. During your trial or when you
subscribe, you will get unlimited access to XM™ Radio
Online for when you are not in your vehicle. A service
fee is required to receive the XM™ service. For more
information, contact XM™ at www.xmradio.com or
call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and www.xmradio.ca
or call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
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Playing the Radio Noise Compensated Volume (NCV) (Radio with CD
and DVD): Your vehicle has a Bose® Audio System.
O (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the It includes Bose AudioPilot® noise compensation
system on and off. technology. When turned ON, AudioPilot® continuously
adjusts the audio system equalization, to compensate
Turn this (volume) knob clockwise or counterclockwise for background noise, so that your music always sounds
to increase or decrease the volume. the same at the set volume level.
Speed Compensated Volume (SCV) (Radio with This feature is most effective at lower radio volume
Six-Disc CD Player): Radios with Speed Compensated settings where background noise can affect how well
Volume (SCV) automatically adjusts the radio volume you hear the music being played through the vehicle’s
to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle audio system. At higher volume settings, where the
speeds up or slows down. The volume level should be music is much louder than the background noise,
consistent while you drive. there might be little or no adjustments by AudioPilot®.
To activate SCV: To activate NCV:
1. Set the radio volume to the desired level. 1. Set the radio volume to the desired level.
2. Press the MENU button to display the radio 2. Press the MENU button to display the radio
setup menu. setup menu.
3. Press the pushbutton under the AUTO VOLUM 3. Press the pushbutton under the AUTO VOLUM
(automatic volume) label on the radio displays. label on the radio display.
4. Press the pushbutton under the desired Speed 4. Press the pushbutton under the ON label. The
Compensated Volume setting (OFF, Low, Med, display times out after approximately 10 seconds.
or High) to select the level of radio volume
For additional information on AudioPilot®, please visit
compensation. The display times out after
www.bose.com/audiopilot.
approximately 10 seconds. Each higher setting
increases the audio volume to compensate for
faster vehicle speeds.
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Finding a Station Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM, or Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station
XM™ (if equipped). The selection displays. favorites while the vehicle is parked. Tune to your
favorite stations using the presets, favorites button,
f (Tune): Turn this knob to select radio stations. and steering wheel controls, if the vehicle has this
feature. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2.
© SEEK ¨: Press either SEEK arrow to go to the FAV (Favorites): A maximum of 36 stations can be
previous or to the next station and stay there.
programmed as favorites using the six pushbuttons
To scan stations, press and hold either SEEK arrow for positioned below the radio station frequency labels and
a few seconds until a beep sounds. The radio goes by using the radio favorites page button (FAV button).
to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the Press the FAV button to go through up to six pages
next station. Press either SEEK arrow again to stop of favorites, each having six favorite stations available
scanning. per page. Each page of favorites can contain any
combination of AM, FM, or XM™ (if equipped) stations.
The radio only seeks and scans stations with a strong
signal that are in the selected band. The balance/fade and tone settings that were
previously adjusted, are stored with the favorite stations.
4 (Information) (XM™ Satellite Radio Service, MP3, To store a station as a favorite, perform the following
and RDS Features): Press this button to display
steps:
additional text information related to the current FM-RDS
or XM™ station, or MP3 song. A choice of additional 1. Tune to the desired radio station.
information such as: Channel, Song, Artist, and CAT 2. Press the FAV button to display the page where
(category) can display. Continue pressing this button you want the station stored.
to highlight the desired label, or press the pushbutton
positioned under any one of the labels and the 3. Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons until a
information about that label displays. beep sounds. When that pushbutton is pressed
and released, the station that was set, returns.
When information is not available, No Info displays.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton radio station
you want stored as a favorite.
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The number of favorites pages can be setup using setting. You can also adjust the highlighted setting
the MENU button. To setup the number of favorites by pressing either SEEK arrow, \ FWD (forward),
pages, perform the following steps:
or s REV (reverse) button until the desired levels are
1. Press the MENU button to display the radio obtained. If a station’s frequency is weak or if there is
setup menu. static, decrease the treble.
2. Press the pushbutton located below the FAV 1-6 To quickly adjust bass, midrange, or treble to the middle
label. position, press the pushbutton positioned under the
3. Select the desired number of favorites pages BASS, MID, or TREB label for more than two seconds.
by pressing the pushbutton located below the A beep sounds and the level adjusts to the middle
displayed page numbers. position.
4. Press the FAV button, or let the menu time out, To quickly adjust all tone and speaker controls to
to return to the original main radio screen showing the middle position, press the f knob for more than
the radio station frequency labels and to begin
two seconds.
the process of programming your favorites for
the chosen amount of numbered pages. EQ (Equalization) (Radio with Six-Disc CD Player):
Press this button to choose bass and treble equalization
Setting the Tone settings designed for different types of music. The
(Bass/Midrange/Treble) choices are pop, rock, country, talk, jazz, and classical.
Selecting MANUAL or changing bass or treble, returns
BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble): To the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings.
adjust bass, midrange, or treble, press the f knob until
EQ (Equalization) (Radio with CD and DVD): Press
the tone control labels display. Continue pressing to
to change Digital Signal Processing (DSP) settings
highlight the desired label, or press the pushbutton
(Bose® audio systems only). DSP settings provide
positioned under the desired label. Turn the f knob a choice of different listening experiences.
clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the highlighted
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The following DSP settings are available: Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
• Normal — Select this setting to adjust the audio for
normal mode. This provides the best sound quality BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To adjust balance or fade,
for all seating positions. press the f knob until the speaker control labels display.
Continue pressing to highlight the desired label, or press
• Driver — Select this setting to adjust the audio the pushbutton positioned under the desired label. Turn
for the driver to receive the best possible sound
quality. the f knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the
highlighted setting. You can also adjust the highlighted
• Rear — Select this setting to adjust the audio setting by pressing either SEEK arrow, \ FWD,
for the rear seat passengers to receive the
best possible sound quality. or s REV button until the desired levels are obtained.
• Surround (Centerpoint®) — Select this setting to To quickly adjust balance or fade to the middle position,
enable Bose Centerpoint®. Centerpoint® signal press the pushbutton positioned under the BAL or FADE
processing produces a surround sound listening label for more than two seconds. A beep sounds and the
experience from a CD or XM™ stereo digital audio level adjusts to the middle position.
source. Centerpoint® delivers five independent
To quickly adjust all speaker and tone controls to the
audio channels from conventional two channel
stereo recordings. (Not available for AM, FM.) middle position, press the f knob for more than
two seconds.
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Finding a Category (CAT) Station Undesired XM™ categories can be removed through
the setup menu. To remove an undesired category,
CAT (Category): The CAT button is used to find XM™ perform the following:
stations when the radio is in the XM™ mode. To find 1. Press the MENU button to display the radio
XM™ channels within a desired category, perform setup menu.
the following:
2. Press the pushbutton located below the XM CAT
1. Press the BAND button until the XM™ frequency label.
displays. Press the CAT button to display the
category labels. Continue pressing the CAT button 3. Turn the f knob to display the category you want
until the desired category name displays. removed.
• Radios with CD and DVD can also navigate the 4. Press the pushbutton located under the Remove
category list by pressing the s REV button or label until the category name along with the word
Removed displays.
the \ FWD button.
5. Repeat the steps to remove more categories.
2. Press either of the two buttons below the desired
category label to immediately tune to the first Removed categories can be restored by pressing
XM™ station associated with that category. the pushbutton under the Add label when a removed
category is displayed or by pressing the pushbutton
3. Turn the f knob, press the buttons below the right under the Restore All label.
or left arrows displayed, or press either SEEK arrow
You cannot remove or add categories while the vehicle
to go to the previous or to the next XM™ station
is moving faster than 5 mph (8 km/h).
within the selected category.
4. To exit the category search mode, press the FAV
button or BAND button to display your favorites
again.
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Radio Messages Playing CD(s) (Six-Disc CD Player)
Calibration Error: The audio system has been LOAD ^: Press this button to load CDs into the CD
calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If Calibration player. This CD player holds up to six CDs.
Error displays, it means that the radio has not been
configured properly for your vehicle and it must be To insert one CD, do the following:
returned to your dealer/retailer for service. 1. Press and release the LOAD ^ button, Load Disc
Locked: This message displays when the and then Insert Disc 1 displays.
THEFTLOCK® system has locked up the radio. 2. Insert the CD partway into the slot, label side up.
Take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service. Loading Disc 1 displays as the disc is being pulled
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be into the player.
corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. 3. Once the CD is loaded, Disc 1 and Track 1 displays
as the CD starts playback.
Radio Messages for XM™ Only
To insert multiple CDs, do the following:
See XM Radio Messages on page 3-103 later in this
section for further detail. 1. Press and hold the ^ button for two seconds.
A beep sounds and Load All Discs displays.
2. Follow the displayed instruction on when to insert
the discs. The CD player takes up to six CDs.
3. Press the ^ button again to cancel loading
more CDs.
If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the
player it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio
is turned on, the CD starts to play where it stopped,
if it was the last selected audio source.
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When the CD is inserted, the CD symbol displays. As When a CD is inserted, the text label DVD or CD
each new track starts to play, the track number displays. symbol displays on the left side of the radio display.
As each new track starts to play, the track number
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)
displays.
single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and
the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single
CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the
Playing a CD (In Either the DVD or smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner.
CD Slot) Care of Your CDs and DVDs
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due
player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing to CD-R or CD-RW quality, the method of recording, the
(loading a disc into the system, depending on media quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way
type and format ranges from 5 to 20 seconds for a CD, the CD-R or CD-RW has been handled. Handle them
and up to 30 seconds for a DVD to begin playing). carefully. Store CD-R(s) or CD-RW(s) in their original
If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in cases or other protective cases and away from direct
the player, it stays in the player. When the ignition sunlight and dust. The CD or DVD player scans the
or radio is turned on, the CD starts playing where bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a CD is
it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the
The CD is controlled by the buttons on the radio CD does not play properly or not at all. Do not touch the
faceplate or by the RSA unit. See Rear Seat Audio bottom side of a CD while handling it; this could damage
(RSA) on page 3-114 for more information. The DVD/CD the surface. Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or
decks, (upper slot is the DVD deck and the lower slot the edge of the hole and the outer edge.
is the CD deck) of the radio are compatible with If the surface of a CD is soiled, take a soft, lint free cloth
most audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3s. or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent
solution mixed with water, and clean it. Make sure the
wiping process starts from the center to the edge.
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Care of Your CD and DVD Player Z EJECT or CD (Eject): Press and release this
Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the button to eject the disc that is currently playing. A CD
CD or DVD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal ejecting from a radio with CD and DVD, ejects from the
computer and a description label is needed, try labeling bottom slot. A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays.
the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen instead. Once the disc is ejected, Remove Disc displays. The disc
can be removed. If the disc is not removed, after several
The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised, due seconds, the disc automatically pulls back into the player.
to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics
with lubricants internal to the CD and DVD player For the Six-Disc CD player, press and hold this button for
mechanism. two seconds to eject all discs.
If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD. Z DVD (Eject): Press and release this button to
Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more than one eject the disc that is currently playing in the top slot.
CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an attempt A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays.
is made to play scratched or damaged CDs, the If loading and reading of a disc cannot be completed,
CD player could be damaged. While using the CD such as unknown format, etc., and the disc fails to eject,
player, use only CDs in good condition without press and hold this button for more than five seconds
any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the CD to force the disc to eject.
player and the loading slot free of foreign materials,
liquids, and debris. f (Tune): Turn this knob to select tracks on the CD
If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in this that is currently playing.
section.
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© SEEK ¨: Press the left SEEK arrow to go to RDM (Random): With the random setting, the tracks
the start of the current track, if more than ten seconds can be listened to in random, rather than sequential
on the CD have played. Press the right SEEK arrow order, on one CD or all CDs in a six-disc CD player.
to go to the next track. To use random, do one of the following:
• Press the CD/AUX button, or press and hold
For Radios with CD and DVD, Press the left SEEK
arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more the ^ button. A beep sounds and Load All Discs
than five seconds on the CD have played. If less than displays. Insert one or more discs partway into
five seconds on the CD have played, the previous track the slot of the CD player.
plays. Press the right SEEK arrow to go to the next track. To play tracks from all CDs loaded in a six-disc CD
player in random order, press the pushbutton
If either SEEK arrow is held, or pressed multiple times, positioned under the RDM label until Randomize All
the player continues moving backward or forward through Discs displays. Press the same pushbutton again
the tracks on the CD. to turn off random play.
s REV (Reverse): Press and hold this REV button To play the tracks from a CD loaded in the radio
to reverse playback quickly within a track. You will hear with CD and DVD, press the DVD/CD AUX button
sound at a reduced volume. Release this pushbutton to when not sourced to the CD, or insert a disc partway
resume playing the track. The elapsed time of the track into the slot. A RDM label displays.
displays. To play tracks from a single CD in random order,
press the pushbutton positioned under the RDM
\ FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold this button label until Random Current Disc displays. Press
to advance playback quickly within a track. You will the pushbutton again to turn off random play.
hear sound at a reduced volume. Release this button BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a
to resume playing the track. The elapsed time of CD is playing. The CD remains inside the radio for future
the track displays. listening.
For the radio with CD and DVD, press this button to
listen to the radio when a CD or DVD is playing. The CD
or DVD remains inside the radio for future listening or
for viewing entertainment.
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CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD Radios with CD and DVD Audio Output
when listening to the radio. The CD icon and a message
showing the disc and/or track number displays when a Only one audio source can be heard through the
CD is in the player. Press this button again and the speakers at one time. An audio source is defined as
system automatically searches for an auxiliary input DVD slot, CD slot, XM™, FM/AM, Front Auxiliary Jack,
device, such as a portable audio player. If a portable or Rear Auxiliary Jack.
audio player is not connected, “No Input Device Found”
Press the O button to turn the radio on. The radio can
displays.
be heard through all of the vehicle speakers.
DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to cycle Front seat passengers can listen to the radio (AM, FM, or
through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary when listening to the radio. XM) by pressing the BAND button or the DVD/CD AUX
The DVD/CD text label and a message showing the track button to select CD slot, DVD slot, front or rear auxiliary
or chapter number displays when a disc is in either slot. input (if available).
Press this button again and the system automatically
searches for an auxiliary input device, such as a portable If a playback device is plugged into the radio’s front
audio player. If a portable audio player is not connected, auxiliary input jack or the rear auxiliary jack, the front seat
“No Aux Input Device” displays. If a disc is in both the passengers are able to listen to playback from this source
DVD slot and the CD slot the DVD/CD AUX button cycles through the vehicle speakers. See “Using the Auxiliary
between the two sources and not indicate “No Aux Input Input Jack(s)” later in this section, or “Audio/Video (A/V)
Device”. If a front auxiliary device is connected, the Jacks” under, Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on
DVD/CD AUX button cycles through all available options, page 3-105 for more information.
such as: DVD slot, CD slot, Front Auxiliary, and Rear In some vehicles, depending on audio options, the
Auxiliary (if available). See “Using the Auxiliary Input rear speakers can be muted when the RSA power is
Jack(s)” later in this section, or “Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks” turned on. See Rear Seat Audio (RSA) on page 3-114
under, Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on for more information.
page 3-105 for more information.
If a disc is inserted into top DVD slot, the rear seat
operator can turn on the video screen and use the remote
control to navigate the CD (tracks only) through the
remote control.
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Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc Player Error: There are disc LOAD or disc EJECT
problems.
Your radio with a Six-Disc CD player has the capability
of playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW disc. For more • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to
information on how to play an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW normal, the CD should play.
disc, see “Using an MP3” in the index. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the
road becomes smoother, the CD should play.
Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or
• The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.
CD-RW Disc
• The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
Your radio with a CD and DVD player has the capability try again.
of playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW disc. For more
information on how to play an MP3/WMA CD-R or • There could have been a problem while burning
CD-RW disc, see “Using an MP3” in the index. the CD.
• The label could be caught in the CD player.
CD Messages
If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason,
CHECK DISC: Radios with a Single CD player or try a known good CD.
radios with a Six-Disc player displays CHECK DISC
Radios with a CD and DVD player displays
and/or ejects the CD if an error occurs.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot
Radios with a CD and DVD player may display other be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. If the radio
messages when an error occurs: displays an error message, write it down and provide it
Optical Error: The disc was inserted upside down. to your dealer/retailer when reporting the problem.
Disk Read Error: A disc was inserted with an invalid or

unknown format.
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Using the DVD Player Playing a DVD
The DVD player is controlled by the buttons on the DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to cycle
remote control, or by the RSA system, or by the buttons through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary when listening to the radio.
on the radio faceplate. See “Remote Control”, under The DVD/CD text label and a message showing track or
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 3-105 chapter number displays when a disc is in either slot.
and Rear Seat Audio (RSA) on page 3-114 for more Press this button again and the system automatically
information. searches for an auxiliary input device, such as a portable
The DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the audio player. If a portable audio player is not connected,
appropriate region code that is printed on the jacket of “No Aux Input Device” displays. If a disc is in both the
most DVDs. DVD slot and the CD slot the DVD/CD AUX button cycles
between the two sources and not indicate “No Aux Input
The DVD slot of the radio is compatible with most Device”. If a front auxiliary device is connected, the
audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD/CD AUX button cycles through all available options,
DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW media along with MP3 such as: DVD slot, CD slot, Front Auxiliary, and Rear
and WMA formats. Auxiliary (if available). See “Using the Auxiliary Input
If an error message displays on the video screen or Jack(s)” later in this section, or “Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks”
the radio, see “DVD Display Error Messages” under, under, Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 3-105 page 3-105 for more information.
and “DVD Radio Error Messages” in this section for
more information.
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O (Power): Press this knob to turn the radio on or off. SEEK ¨ (Next Track/Chapter): Press the right SEEK
Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase arrow to go to the next track or chapter. This button
or decrease the volume. Press and hold this knob for might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright
more than two seconds to turn off the entire radio and information or the previews.
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system and to start the
parental control feature. Parental control prevents the s REV (Reverse): Press this button to quickly
rear seat occupant from operating the Rear Seat Audio reverse the CD or DVD at five times the normal speed.
(RSA) system or remote control. The radio displays the elapsed time while in fast
reverse. To stop fast reversing, press this button again.
A lock symbol displays next to the clock display. The This button might not work when the DVD is playing
parental control feature remains on until you press and the copyright information or the previews.
hold this knob for more than two seconds again, or until
the driver turns the ignition off and exits the vehicle. \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press this button to fast
forward the CD or DVD. The radio displays the elapsed
f (Tune): Turn this knob to change tracks on a CD or time and fast forwards five times the normal speed.
DVD, to manually tune a radio station, or to change clock To stop fast forwarding, press this button again. This
or date settings, while in the clock or date setting mode. button might not work when the DVD is playing the
See the information given earlier in this section specific to copyright information or the previews.
the radio, CD, and the DVD. Also, see “Setting the Clock”
in the index, for setting the clock and date. Z (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD or DVD.
If a CD or DVD is ejected, but not removed, the
© SEEK (Previous Track/Chapter): Press the left
player automatically pulls it back in after 15 seconds.
SEEK arrow to return to the start of the current track or
chapter. Press the left SEEK arrow again to go to the If loading and reading of a CD cannot be completed,
previous track or chapter. This button might not work because of an unknown format, etc., and the disc fails
when the DVD is playing the copyright information or to eject, press and hold this button for more than
the previews. five seconds to force the disc to eject.
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DVD-V (Video) Display Buttons c (Stop): Press this button to stop playing, rewinding,
Once a DVD-V is inserted, the radio display menu or fast forwarding a DVD.
shows several tag options for DVD playing. Press the
pushbuttons located under any desired tag option during r (Enter): Press this button to select the choices
DVD playback. See the tag options listed after, for that are highlighted in any menu.
more information.
y (Menu): Press this button to access the DVD menu.
The rear seat passenger can navigate the DVD-V The DVD menu is different on every DVD. Use the
menus and controls through the remote control. See pushbuttons located under the navigation arrows to
“Remote Control”, under Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) navigate the cursor through the DVD menu. After making
System on page 3-105 for more information. The Video a selection press this button. This button only operates
Screen automatically turns on when the DVD-V is when using a DVD.
inserted into the DVD slot.
Nav (Navigate): Press this button to display directional
r / j (Play/Pause): Press either the play or pause arrows for navigating through the menus.
icon displayed on the radio system, to toggle between
pausing or restarting playback of a DVD. If the forward q (Return): Press this button to exit the current
arrow is showing on display, the system is in pause active menu and return to the previous menu. This
mode. If the pause icon is showing on display, the button operates only when a DVD is playing and a
system is in playback mode. If the DVD screen is off, menu is active.
press the play button to turn the screen on.
Some DVDs begin playing after the previews have
finished, although there could be a delay of up to
30 seconds. If the DVD does not begin playing the
movie automatically, press the pushbutton located
under the play/pause symbol tag displayed on the radio.
If the DVD still does not play, refer to the on-screen
instructions, if available.
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DVD-A (Audio) Display Buttons Nav (Navigate): Press this button to display directional
arrows for navigating through the menus.
Once a DVD-A is inserted, radio display menu
shows several tag options for DVD playing. Press the e (Audio Stream): Press this button to cycle through
pushbuttons located under any desired tag option during audio stream formats located on the DVD-A disc.
DVD playback. See the tag options listed after, for more The video screen shows the audio stream changing.
information.
The rear seat operator can navigate the DVD-A menus Inserting a Disc
and controls through the remote control. See “Remote To play a disc, gently insert the disc, with the label side
Control”, under Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System up, into the loading slot. The DVD player might not accept
on page 3-105 for more information. The Video Screen some paper labeled media. The player starts loading the
does not automatically power on when the DVD-A is disc into the system and show “Loading Disc” on the radio
inserted into the DVD slot. It must be manually turned on display. At the same time, the radio displays a softkey
by the rear seat occupant through the remote control menu of option(s). Some discs automatically play the
power button. movie while others default to the softkey menu display,
which requires the Play, Enter, or Navigation softkeys
r / j (Play/Pause): Press either the play or pause to be pressed; either by softkey or by the rear seat
icon displayed on the radio system, to toggle between passenger using the remote control.
pausing or restarting playback of a DVD. If the forward
arrow is showing on the display, the system is in Loading a disc into the system, depending on media
pause mode. If the pause icon is showing on the display, type and format, ranges from 5 to 20 seconds for a CD,
the system is in playback mode. and up to 30 seconds for a DVD.
q Group r: Press this button to cycle through

musical groupings on the DVD-A disc.
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Stopping and Resuming Playback Ejecting a Disc
To stop playing a DVD without turning off the system, Press the Z button on the radio to eject the disc.
press the c button on the remote control, or press the If a disc is ejected from the radio, but not removed,
pushbutton located under the stop or the play/pause the radio reloads the disc after a short period of time.
symbol tags displayed on the radio. If the radio head The disc is stored in the radio. The radio does not
is sourced to something other than DVD-V, press the resume play of the disc automatically. If the RSA system
DVD/CD AUX button to make DVD-V the active source. is sourced to the DVD, the movie when reloaded into
the DVD player begins to play again. In case loading
To resume DVD playback, press the r / j button on and reading of a DVD or CD cannot be completed
the remote control, or press the pushbutton located under (unknown format, etc.), and the disc fails to eject, press
the play/pause symbol tag displayed on the radio. The and hold the DVD Z button more than five seconds
DVD should resume play from where it last stopped if the
disc has not been ejected and the stop button has not to force the disc to eject.
been pressed twice on the remote control. If the disc has DVD Radio Error Messages
been ejected or the stop button has been pressed twice
on the remote control, the disc resumes playing at the Player Error: This message displays when there are
beginning of the disc. disc load or eject problems.
Disc Format Error: This message displays, if the disc
is inserted with the disc label wrong side up, or if
the disc is damaged.
Disc Region Error: This message displays, if the disc
is not from a correct region.
No Disc Inserted: This message displays, if no disc
is present when the Z or DVD/CD AUX button
is pressed on the radio.
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Using the Auxiliary Input Jack BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a
portable audio device is playing. The portable audio
Your radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on device continues playing, so you might want to stop
the lower right side of the faceplate. This is not an audio it or turn it off.
output; do not plug the headphone set into the front
auxiliary input jack. You can however, connect an CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD
external audio device such as an iPod, laptop computer, when a portable audio device is playing. Press this button
MP3 player, CD player, or cassette tape player, etc. to again and the system begins playing audio from the
the auxiliary input jack for use as another source for audio connected portable audio player. If a portable audio
listening. player is not connected, “No Input Device Found”
displays.
Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device
while the vehicle is in PARK (P). See Defensive Driving DVD/CD AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press this button to cycle
on page 4-2 for more information on driver distraction. through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary when listening to the radio.
To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm The DVD/CD text label and a message showing track or
(1/8 inch) cable to the radio’s front auxiliary input jack. chapter number displays when a disc is in either slot.
When a device is connected, press the radio CD/AUX Press this button again and the system automatically
button to begin playing audio from the device over searches for an auxiliary input device, such as a portable
the vehicle speakers. audio player. If a portable audio player is not connected,
“No Aux Input Device” displays. If a disc is in both the
For optimal sound quality, increase the portable audio DVD slot and the CD slot the DVD/CD AUX button cycles
device’s volume to the loudest level. between the two sources and not indicate “No Aux Input
It is always best to power your portable audio device Device”. If a front auxiliary device is connected, the
through its own battery while playing. DVD/CD AUX button cycles through all available options,
such as: DVD slot, CD slot, Front Auxiliary, and Rear
O (Power/Volume): Turn this knob clockwise or Auxiliary (if available). See “Using the Auxiliary Input
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume Jack(s)” later in this section, or “Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks”
of the portable player. Additional volume adjustments under, Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on
might have to be made from the portable device if page 3-105 for more information.
the volume is not loud or soft enough.
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Using an MP3 (Radio with • Make sure the CD does not have more than a
maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, and 255 files.
Six-Disc Player)
• Create a folder structure that makes it easy to find
MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc songs while driving. Organize songs by albums
using one folder for each album. Each folder
The radio plays MP3 files that were recorded on a or album should contain 18 songs or less.
CD-R or CD-RW disc. The files can be recorded with
the following fixed bit rates: 32 kbps, 40 kbps, 56 kbps,
• Avoid subfolders. The system can support up
to 8 subfolders deep, however, keep the total
64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, 112 kbps, 128 kbps,
number of folders to a minimum in order to reduce
160 kbps, 192 kbps, 224 kbps, 256 kbps, and 320 kbps
the complexity and confusion in trying to locate
or a variable bit rate. Song title, artist name, and album
a particular folder during playback.
are available for display by the radio when recorded using
ID3 tags version 1 and 2. • Make sure playlists have a .mp3 or .wpl extension
(other file extensions might not work).
Compressed Audio
• Minimize the length of the file, folder, or playlist
The radio also plays discs that contain both names. Long file, folder, or playlist names, or a
uncompressed CD audio (.CDA files) and MP3 files. combination of a large number of files and folders, or
By default the radio shows the MP3 label on the left side playlists can cause the player to be unable to play up
of the screen but plays both file formats in the order to the maximum number of files, folders, playlists, or
in which they were recorded to the disc. sessions. If you wish to play a large number of files,
MP3 Format folders, playlists or sessions, minimize the length of
the file, folder, or playlist name. Long names also
If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer: take up more space on the display, potentially
• Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on a CD-R getting cut off.
or CD-RW disc. • Finalize the audio disc before you burn it. Trying to
• Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files on add music to an existing disc may cause the disc not
one disc. to function in the player.
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Playlists can be changed by using the previous No Folder
and next folder buttons, the f (tune) knob, or the
When the CD contains only compressed files, the files
© SEEK ¨ arrows. You can also play an MP3 CD-R are located under the root folder. The S c (previous)
or CD-RW that was recorded using no file folders. If
and next c T folder functions do not display on a
a CD-R or CD-RW contains more than the maximum of
50 folders, 50 playlists, and 255 files, the player lets CD that was recorded without folders or playlists.
you access and navigate up to the maximum, but When the CD contains only playlists and compressed
all items over the maximum are not accessible. audio files, but no folders, all files are located under the
root folder. The folder down and the folder up buttons
Root Directory search playlists (Px) first and then go to the root folder.
The root directory of the CD-R or CD-RW is treated as a
folder. If the root directory has compressed audio files, Order of Play
the directory is displayed as the CD label. All files Tracks recorded to the CD-R or CD-RW are played in
contained directly under the root directory are accessed the following order:
prior to any root directory folders. However, playlists (Px)
are always be accessed before root folders or files.
• Play begins from the first track in the first playlist
and continues sequentially through all tracks in
If a disc contains both uncompressed CD audio (.CDA) each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist
and MP3 files, a folder under the root directory called has played, play continues from the first track of
CD access all of the CD audio tracks on the disc. the first playlist.
Empty Directory or Folder • Play begins from the first track in the first folder and
continues sequentially through all tracks in each
If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the file folder. When the last track of the last folder has
structure that contains only folders/subfolders and no played, play continues from the first track of the
compressed files directly beneath them, the player first folder.
advances to the next folder in the file structure that
contains compressed audio files. The empty folder When play enters a new folder, the display does not
does not display. automatically show the new folder name unless you have
chosen the folder mode as the default display. The new
track name displays.
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File System and Naming Z EJECT: Press this button to eject CD-R(s) or
The song name that is displayed is the song name that CD-RW(s). To eject the CD-R or CD-RW that is currently
is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not playing, press and release this button. A beep sounds
present in the ID3 tag, the radio display is blank and Ejecting Disc displays. Once the disc is ejected,
following the track indicator. Remove Disc displays. The CD-R can be removed. If the
CD-R or CD-RW is not removed, after several seconds,
Preprogrammed Playlists the CD-R or CD-RW automatically pulls back into the
player and begins playing. For multiple discs, press and
Preprogrammed playlists that were created by hold this button for two seconds to eject all discs.
WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™ software
can be accessed, however, they cannot be edited f (Tune): Turn this knob to select MP3 files on the
using the radio. These playlists are treated as special CD-R or CD-RW currently playing.
folders containing compressed audio song files.
Playing an MP3 © SEEK ¨: Press the left SEEK arrow to go to the
start of the current MP3 file, if more than ten seconds
Wait for the message to insert a disc, label side up. have played. Press the right SEEK arrow to go to
The player pulls it in, and the CD-R or CD-RW should the next MP3 file. If either SEEK arrow is held or
begin playing. pressed multiple times, the player continues moving
If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD-R or backward or forward through MP3 files on the CD.
CD-RW in the player it stays in the player. When you
turn on the ignition or radio, the CD-R or CD-RW starts Sc (Previous Folder): Press the pushbutton
to play where it stopped, if it was the last selected positioned under the Folder label to go to the first track
audio source. in the previous folder.
As each new track starts to play, the track number and cT (Next Folder): Press the pushbutton positioned
song title displays. under the Folder label to go to the first track in the
next folder.
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s REV (Reverse): Press and hold this button to h (Music Navigator): Use the music navigator
reverse playback quickly within an MP3 file. Sound is feature to play MP3 files on the CD-R or CD-RW in order
heard at a reduced volume. Release this button to by artist or album. Press the pushbutton located below
resume playing the file. The elapsed time of the the music navigator label. The player scans the disc to
file displays. sort the files by artist and album ID3 tag information. It
can take several minutes to scan the disc depending on
\ FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold this button the number of MP3 files recorded to the CD-R or CD-RW.
to advance playback quickly within an MP3 file. Sound The radio can begin playing while it is scanning the disc
is heard at a reduced volume. Release this button to in the background. When the scan is finished, the CD-R
resume playing the file. The elapsed time of the file or CD-RW begins playing again.
displays.
Once the disc has been scanned, the player defaults to
RDM (Random): With the random setting, MP3 files playing MP3 files in order by artist. The current artist
on the CD-R or CD-RW can be listened to in random, playing is shown on the second line of the display
rather than sequential order, on one CD-R/CD-RW or all between the arrows. Once all songs by that artist are
discs in a six-disc CD player. To use random, do one played, the player moves to the next artist in alphabetic
of the following: order on the CD-R or CD-RW and begin playing MP3 files
by that artist. If you want to listen to MP3 files by another
1. To play MP3 files from the CD-R or CD-RW in
artist, press the pushbutton located below either arrow
random order, press the pushbutton positioned
button. You will go to the next or previous artist in
under the RDM label until Random Current
alphabetic order. Continue pressing either button
Disc displays. Press the same pushbutton
until the desired artist is displayed.
again to turn off random play.
2. To play songs from all CDs loaded in random order,
press the pushbutton positioned under the RDM
label until Randomize All Discs displays. Press the
same pushbutton again to turn off random play.
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To change from playback by artist to playback by album, Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and
press the pushbutton located below the Sort By label.
From the sort screen, push one of the buttons below the DVD Player)
album button. Press the pushbutton below the back label
to return to the main music navigator screen. Now the MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW Disc
album name displays on the second line between the Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode Discs
arrows and songs from the current album begins to play.
Once all songs from that album are played, the player The radio also plays discs that contain both
moves to the next album in alphabetic order on the CD-R uncompressed CD audio (.CDA files) and MP3/WMA files
or CD-RW and begin playing MP3 files from that album. depending on which slot the disc is loaded into. By default
the radio reads only the uncompressed audio (.CDA) and
To exit music navigator mode, press the pushbutton ignores the MP3/WMA files on the DVD deck. On the CD
below the Back label to return to normal MP3 playback. deck, press the CAT (category) button to toggle between
compressed and uncompressed audio format, the default
BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a
being the uncompressed format (.CDA).
CD is playing. The CD remains safely inside the radio for
future listening. MP3/WMA Format
CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD If you burn your own MP3/WMA disc on a personal
when listening to the radio. The CD icon and a message computer:
showing disc and/or track number displays when a CD is
in the player. Press this button again and the system
• Make sure the MP3/WMA files are recorded on a
automatically searches for an auxiliary input device such CD-R or CD-RW disc.
as a portable audio player. If a portable audio player is • Do not mix standard audio and MP3/WMA files on
not connected, “No Input Device Found” displays. one disc.
• The CD player (lower slot) is able to read and play
a maximum combination of 512 files and folders.
The DVD player (upper slot) is able to read
255 folders, 15 playlists and 40 sessions.
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• Create a folder structure that makes it easy to find Root Directory
songs while driving. Organize songs by albums
The root directory of the CD-R or CD-RW is treated as a
using one folder for each album. Each folder
folder. If the root directory has compressed audio files,
or album should contain 18 songs or less.
the directory is displayed as F1 ROOT. All files contained
• Avoid subfolders. The system can support up to directly under the root directory are accessed prior to any
eight subfolders deep, however, keep the total root directory folders. However, playlists (Px) are always
number of folders to a minimum in order to reduce accessed before root folders or files.
the complexity and confusion in trying to locate
a particular folder during playback. Empty Directory or Folder
• Make sure playlists have a .m3u, .wpl or .pls If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the file
extension as other file extensions might not work. structure that contains only folders/subfolders and no
compressed files directly beneath them, the player
• Minimize the length of the file, folder, or playlist advances to the next folder in the file structure that
names. Long file, folder, or playlist names, or a contains compressed audio files. The empty folder
combination of a large number of files and folders, does not display.
or playlists could cause the player to be unable
to play up to the maximum number of files, folders, No Folder
playlists, or sessions. If you wish to play a large
When the CD contains only compressed files, the files
number of files, folders, playlists, or sessions,
are located under the root folder. The next and previous
minimize the length of the file, folder, or playlist
folder function does not function on a CD that was
name. Long names also take up more space on
recorded without folders or playlists. When displaying
the display, potentially getting cut off.
the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT.
• Finalize the audio disc before you burn it. Trying to When the CD contains only playlists and compressed
add music to an existing disc could cause the disc audio files, but no folders, all files are located under the
not to function in the player. root folder. The folder down and the folder up buttons
search playlists (Px) first and then goes to the root
folder. When the radio displays the name of the folder
the radio displays ROOT.
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Order of Play Preprogrammed Playlists
Tracks recorded to the CD-R or CD-RW are played in Preprogrammed playlists that were created using
the following order: WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™ software
• Play begins from the first track in the first playlist can be accessed, however, they cannot be edited
using the radio. These playlists are treated as special
and continues sequentially through all tracks in
folders containing compressed audio song files.
each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist
has played, play continues from the first track of Playing an MP3/WMA (In Either the DVD or
the first playlist. CD Slot)
• Play begins from the first track in the first folder and Insert a CD-R or CD-RW partway into either the top or
continues sequentially through all tracks in each
bottom slot, label side up. The player pulls it in, and
folder. When the last track of the last folder has
the CD-R or CD-RW should begin playing.
played, play continues from the first track of the
first folder. Depending on the format of the disc, a softkey menu
appears and allows navigation of the disc. The menu
When play enters a new folder, the display does
reads left to right as RDM (Randomize song play order),
not automatically show the new folder name unless you
a Folder icon with left and right arrows (to move up or
have chosen the folder mode as the default display.
down through available folders), a PL tag if the disc has a
The new track name displays.
Playlist available, and a Music Navigator tag. If a Playlist
File System and Naming tag is shown, toggling this key brings up a Folder softkey
only or the menu as previously described.
The song name that is displayed is the song name that is
contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD-R or
in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the file name CD-RW in the player it stays in the player. When you
without the extension (such as .mp3) as the track name. turn on the ignition or radio, the CD-R starts to play
where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source.
Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages
are shortened. Parts of words on the last page of As each new track starts to play, the track number
text and the extension of the filename displays. and song title displays.
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Z CD (Eject): Press and release this button to eject © SEEK ¨: Press the left SEEK arrow to go to
the CD-R or CD-RW that is currently playing in the bottom the start of the current MP3/WMA file, if more than
slot. A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays. Once the five seconds have played. If less than five seconds have
disc is ejected, Remove Disc displays. The CD-R or played, the previous MP3/WMA file plays. Press the right
CD-RW can be removed. If the CD-R or CD-RW is not SEEK arrow to go to the next MP3/WMA file. If either
removed, after several seconds, the CD-R or CD-RW SEEK arrow is held, or pressed multiple times, the player
automatically pulls back into the player. continues moving backward or forward through the
MP3/WMA files on the CD.
If loading and reading of a CD cannot be completed, such
as unknown format, etc., and the disc fails to eject, press Sc (Previous Folder): Press the pushbutton
and hold this button for more than five seconds to force positioned under the Folder label to go to the first track
the disc to eject. in the previous folder.
Z DVD (Eject): Press and release this button to eject cT (Next Folder): Press the pushbutton positioned
the CD-R or CD-RW that is currently playing in the top under the Folder label to go to the first track in the
slot. A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays. Once the next folder.
disc is ejected, Remove Disc displays. The CD-R or
CD-RW can be removed. If the CD-R or CD-RW is not s REV (Reverse): Press and hold this button to
removed, after several seconds, the CD-R automatically reverse playback quickly within an MP3/WMA file.
pulls back into the player. If loading and reading of a CD Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release this
cannot be completed, such as unknown format, etc., and button to resume playing the file. The elapsed time of
the disc fails to eject, press and hold this button for more the file displays.
than five seconds to force the disc to eject.
f (Tune): Turn this knob to select MP3/WMA files on

\ FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold this button
to advance playback quickly within an MP3/WMA
the CD-R or CD-RW that is currently playing. file. Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release this
button to resume playing the file. The elapsed time
of the file displays.
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RDM (Random): With the random setting, MP3/WMA Once the disc has been scanned, the player defaults to
files on the CD-R or CD-RW can be listened to in random, playing MP3/WMA files in order by artist. The current
rather than sequential order. To play MP3/WMA files from artist playing is shown on the second line of the display
the CD-R or CD-RW you are listening to in random order, between the arrows. If you want to listen to MP3/WMA
press the pushbutton positioned under the RDM label files by another artist, press the pushbutton located below
until Random Current Disc displays. Press the same either arrow button. The disc goes to the next or previous
pushbutton again to turn off random play. artist in alphabetical order. Continue pressing either
button until the desired artist is displayed.
h (Music Navigator): Use the music navigator
feature to play MP3/WMA files on the CD-R or CD-RW in To change from playback by artist to playback by album,
order by artist or album. Press the pushbutton located press the pushbutton located below the Sort By label.
below the music navigator label. The player scans From the sort screen, push one of the buttons below the
the disc to sort the files by artist and album ID3 tag album button. Press the pushbutton below the back label
information. It could take several minutes to scan the to return to the main music navigator screen. Now the
disc depending on the number of MP3/WMA files album name displays on the second line between the
recorded to the CD-R or CD-RW. arrows and songs from the current album begin to play.
Once all songs from that album are played, the player
To cancel music navigator while the player is scanning, moves to the next album in alphabetical order on the
press the pushbutton located below the music navigator CD-R or CD-RW and begins playing MP3/WMA files
label or eject the disc. from that album.
The radio can begin playing while it is scanning the disc To exit music navigator mode, press the pushbutton
in the background. When the scan is finished, the CD-R below the Back label to return to normal MP3/WMA
or CD-RW begins playing again. playback.
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BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a XM Radio Messages
CD or a DVD is playing. The CD or DVD remains inside
the radio for future listening or viewing entertainment. XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels,
DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to cycle or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request,
through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary when listening to the radio. by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
The DVD/CD text label and a message showing track or XM Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is
chapter number displays when a disc is in either slot. being updated, and no action is required. This process
Press this button again and the system automatically should take no longer than 30 seconds.
searches for an auxiliary input device, such as a portable
audio player. If a portable audio player is not connected, No XM Signal: The system is functioning correctly, but
“No Aux Input Device” displays. If a disc is in both the the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM™
DVD slot and the CD slot the DVD/CD AUX button cycles signal. When you move into an open area, the signal
between the two sources and not indicate “No Aux Input should return.
Device”. If a front auxiliary device is connected, the
DVD/CD AUX button cycles through all available options, Loading XM: The audio system is acquiring and
such as: DVD slot, CD slot, Front Auxiliary, and Rear processing audio and text data. No action is needed.
Auxiliary (if available). See “Using the Auxiliary Input This message should disappear shortly.
Jack(s)” later in this section, or “Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks” Channel Off Air: This channel is not currently in
under, Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on service. Tune to another channel.
page 3-105 for more information.
Channel Unavail: This previously assigned channel is
If a MP3/WMA is inserted into top DVD slot, the rear seat
no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this
operator can turn on the video screen and use the remote
station was one of the presets, choose another station
control to navigate the CD (tracks only) through the
for that preset button.
remote control.
No Artist Info: No artist information is available at this
time on this channel. The system is working properly.
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No Title Info: No song title information is available at Unknown: If this message is received when tuned to
this time on this channel. The system is working properly. channel 0, there could be a receiver fault. Consult
with your dealer/retailer.
No CAT Info: No category information is available at
this time on this channel. The system is working properly. Check XM Receivr: If this message does not clear
within a short period of time, the receiver could have
No Information: No text or informational messages are a fault. Consult with your dealer/retailer.
available at this time on this channel. The system is
working properly. XM Not Available: If this message does not clear
within a short period of time, the receiver could have
CAT Not Found: There are no channels available for a fault. Consult with your dealer/retailer.
the selected category. The system is working properly.
XM TheftLocked: The XM receiver in the vehicle Navigation/Radio System
could have previously been in another vehicle.
For security purposes, XM™ receivers cannot be Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system.
swapped between vehicles. If this message appears The navigation system has built-in features intended
after having your vehicle serviced, check with your to minimize driver distraction. Technology alone,
dealer/retailer. no matter how advanced, can never replace your
XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, this message own judgment. See the Navigation System manual for
alternates with the XM Radio eight digit radio ID label. some tips to help you reduce distractions while driving.
This label is needed to activate the service.
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Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) Parental Control
System The RSE system may have a Parental Control feature,
depending on which radio you have. To start Parental
Your vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat Entertainment Control, press and hold the radio power button for more
(RSE) system. The RSE system works with the vehicle’s than two seconds to stop all system features such
audio system. The DVD player is part of the front radio. as: radio, video screen, RSA, DVD and/or CD. While
The RSE system includes a radio with a DVD player, a Parental Control is on, a padlock icon displays.
video display screen, audio/video jacks, two wireless
headphones, and a remote control. See Radio(s) (MP3) The radio can be turned back on with a single press
on page 3-75 for more information on the vehicle’s of the power button, but the RSE system will remain
audio/DVD system. under Parental Control.
To turn Parental Control off, press and hold the radio
Before You Drive power button for more than two seconds. The RSE
The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only. returns from where it was previously left and the
The driver cannot safely view the video screen padlock icon disappears from the radio display.
while driving and should not try to do so. Parental Control can also be turned off by inserting
In severe or extreme weather conditions the RSE or ejecting any disc, pressing the play icon on the radio
system might not work until the temperature is within the DVD display menu, or changing an ignition position.
operating range. The operating range for the RSE system
is above −4°F (−20°C) or below 140°F (60°C). If the
temperature of your vehicle is outside of this range, heat
or cool the vehicle until the temperature is within the
operating range of the RSE system.
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Headphones and/or static on the headphones, or if the indicator
light does not come on, the batteries might need to
be replaced. See “Battery Replacement” later in
this section for more information. Switch the headphones
to Off when not in use.
Infrared transmitters are located at the rear of
the RSE overhead console. The headphones shut off
automatically to save the battery power if the RSE system
and RSA are shut off or if the headphones are out of
range of the transmitters for more than three minutes.
If you move too far forward or step out of the vehicle,
the headphones lose the audio signal.
The headphones automatically turn off after four hours
of continuous use.
To adjust the volume on the headphones, use the
volume control located on the right side.
The RSE includes two 2-channel wireless headphones For optimal audio performance, the headphones must
that are dedicated to this system. Channel 1 is dedicated be worn correctly. The symbol L (Left) appears on
to the DVD player, while Channel 2 is dedicated to RSA the upper left side, above the ear pad and should be
selections. These headphones can be used to listen to positioned on the left ear. The symbol R (Right) appears
the radio, CDs, DVDs, MP3s, DVDAs, any auxiliary on the upper right side, above the ear pad and should
source connected to A/V jacks, or the auxiliary input jack, be positioned on the right ear.
if your vehicle has this feature. The wireless headphones
Notice: Do not store the headphones in heat or
have an On/Off button, channel 1/2 switch, and a volume
direct sunlight. This could damage the headphones
control.
and repairs will not be covered by your warranty.
Push the power button to turn on the headphones. Storage in extreme cold can weaken the batteries.
An indicator light located on the headphones comes on. Keep the headphones stored in a cool, dry place.
If the light comes on but, there is intermittent sound
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If the foam ear pads attached to the headphones Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks
become worn or damaged, the pads can be replaced
separately from the headphone set. Refer to your
dealer/retailer for more information.
Battery Replacement
To change the batteries on the headphones, do the
following:
1. Turn the screw to loosen the battery door located
on the left side of the headphones. Slide the
battery door open.
2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment.
Make sure that they are installed correctly,
using the diagram on the inside of the battery The A/V jacks, located on the rear of the floor console,
compartment. allow audio or video signals to be connected from
3. Replace the battery door and tighten the door an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video
screw. game unit to the RSE system. Adapter connectors
or cables (not included) might be required to connect
If the headphones are to be stored for a long period of the auxiliary device to the A/V jacks. Refer to the
time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool, manufacturer’s instructions for proper usage.
dry place.
The A/V jacks are color coded to match typical home
entertainment system equipment. The yellow jack (A)
is for the video input. The white jack (B) is for the
left audio input. The red jack (C) is for the right audio
input.
Power for auxiliary devices is not supplied by the radio
system.
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To use the auxiliary inputs of the RSE system, connect Audio Output
an external auxiliary device to the color-coded A/V jacks
and turn both the auxiliary device and the video screen Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs can be
power on. If the video screen is in the DVD player mode, heard through the following possible sources:
pressing the AUX (auxiliary) button on the remote control • Wireless Headphones
switches the video screen from the DVD player mode to
the auxiliary device. The radio can listen to the audio of • Vehicle Speakers
the connected auxiliary device by sourcing to auxiliary. • Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the rear seat
See Radio(s) (MP3) on page 3-75 for more information. audio system, if your vehicle has this feature.
How to Change the RSE Video Screen The RSE system always transmits the audio signal to
Settings the wireless headphones, if there is audio available.
See “Headphones” earlier in this section for more
The screen display mode (normal, full, and zoom), information.
screen brightness, and setup menu language can be
changed from the on screen setup menu. To change any The DVD player is capable of outputting audio to the
feature, do the following: wired headphone jacks on the RSA system, if your
vehicle has this feature. The DVD player can be
1. Press the z (display menu) button on the remote selected as an audio source on the RSA system.
control. See Rear Seat Audio (RSA) on page 3-114 for more
information.
2. Use the remote control n, q, p, o (navigation)
arrows and the enter button to use the setup menu. When a device is connected to the A/V jacks, or the
radio’s auxiliary input jack, if your vehicle has this feature,
3. Press the z button again to remove the setup the rear seat passengers are able to hear audio from
menu from the screen. the auxiliary device through the wireless or wired
headphones. The front seat passengers are able to
listen to playback from this device through the vehicle
speakers by selecting AUX as the source on the radio.
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Video Screen Remote Control
The video screen is located in the overhead console. To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter
window at the rear of the RSE overhead console and
To use the video screen, do the following:
press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright
1. Push the release button located on the overhead light could affect the ability of the RSE transmitter to
console. receive signals from the remote control. If the remote
2. Move the screen to the desired position. control does not seem to be working, the batteries might
need to be replaced. See “Battery Replacement” later in
When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its this section. Objects blocking the line of sight could also
locked position. affect the function of the remote control.
If a DVD is playing and the screen is raised to its locked If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD slot, the remote
position, the screen remains on. This is normal, and control power button can be used to turn on the video
the DVD continues to play through the previous audio screen display and start the disc. The radio can also
source. Use the remote control power button or eject the turn on the video screen display. See Radio(s) (MP3)
disc to turn off the screen. on page 3-75 for more information.
The overhead console contains the infrared transmitters Notice: Storing the remote control in a hot area or
for the wireless headphones and the infrared receivers in direct sunlight can damage it, and the repairs
for the remote control. They are located at the rear will not be covered by your warranty. Storage
of the console. in extreme cold can weaken the batteries. Keep
Notice: Avoid directly touching the video screen, the remote control stored in a cool, dry place.
as damage may occur. See “Cleaning the Video If the remote control becomes lost or damaged, a
Screen” later in this section for more information. new universal remote control can be purchased. If this
happens, make sure the universal remote control uses a
code set of Toshiba®.
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Remote Control Buttons y (Main Menu): Press this button to access the DVD
menu. The DVD menu is different on every DVD.
Use the navigation arrows to move the cursor around
the DVD menu. After making a selection press the enter
button. This button only operates when using a DVD.
n, q, p, o (Menu Navigation Arrows): Use

the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu.
r (Enter): Press this button to select the choice that

is highlighted in any menu.
z (Display Menu): Press this button to adjust the

brightness, screen display mode (normal, full, or zoom),
and display the language menu.
q (Return): Press this button to exit the current

active menu and return to the previous menu. This
O (Power): Press this button to turn the video screen button operates only when the display menu or a DVD
on and off. menu is active.
P (Illumination): Press this button to turn the remote c (Stop): Press this button to stop playing, fast
control backlight on. The backlight automatically times reversing, or fast forwarding a DVD. Press this button
out after seven to ten seconds if no other button is twice to return to the beginning of the DVD.
pressed while the backlight is on.
v (Title): Press this button to return the DVD to the

main menu of the DVD. This function could vary for
each disc.
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s (Play/Pause): Press this button to start playing [ (Fast Forward): Press this button to fast forward
a DVD. Press this button while a DVD is playing the DVD or CD. To stop fast forwarding a DVD video,
to pause it. Press it again to continue playing the DVD. press the play/pause button. To stop fast forwarding
a DVD audio or CD, release the fast forward button.
While the DVD is playing, the DVD can be played This button might not work while the DVD is playing
slowly by pressing the play/pause button then pressing the copyright information or the previews.
the fast forward button. The DVD continues playing
in a slow play mode. Also, reverse can be played slowly e (Audio): Press this button to change audio tracks
by pressing the play/pause button and then pressing on DVDs that have this feature when the DVD is playing.
the fast reverse button. To cancel slow play mode, The format and content of this function vary for each disc.
press the play/pause button.
t (Previous Track/Chapter): Press this button

{ (Subtitles): Press this button to turn ON/OFF
subtitles and to move through subtitle options when a
to return to the start of the current track or chapter. DVD is playing. The format and content of this function
Press this button again to go to the previous track vary for each disc.
or chapter. This button might not work when the DVD
is playing the copyright information or the previews. AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to switch the system
between the DVD player and an auxiliary source.
u (Next Track/Chapter): Press this button to go to the
beginning of the next chapter or track. This button might d (Camera): Press this button to change camera
not work while the DVD is playing the copyright angles on DVDs that have this feature while a DVD is
information or the previews. playing. The format and content of this function vary for
each disc.
r (Fast Reverse): Press this button to quickly reverse
the DVD or CD. To stop fast reversing a DVD video, 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): The numeric keypad
press the play/pause button. To stop fast reversing a provides the capability of direct chapter or track
DVD audio or CD, release the fast reverse button. number selection.
This button might not work when the DVD is playing
the copyright information or the previews.
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\ (Clear): Press this button within three seconds after Problem Recommended Action
entering a numeric selection, to clear all numerical No power. The ignition might not be
inputs. turned ON/RUN or in
ACC/ACCESSORY.
} 10 (Double Digit Entries): Press this button to The picture does not fill Check the display mode
select chapter or track numbers greater than nine. the screen. There are settings in the setup menu
Press this button before entering the number. black borders on the by pressing the display
top and bottom or on menu button on the remote
Battery Replacement both sides or it looks control.
stretched out.
To change the remote control batteries, do the following:
In auxiliary mode, the Check the auxiliary input
1. Slide the rear cover back on the remote control. picture moves or scrolls. connections at both
2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment. Make devices.
sure that they are installed correctly, using the The remote control does Check to make sure there
diagram on the inside of the battery compartment. not work. is no obstruction between
the remote control and the
3. Replace the battery cover. transmitter window.
If the remote control is to be stored for a long period of Check the batteries to
time, remove the battery and keep it in a cool, dry place. make sure they are not
dead or installed
incorrectly.
After stopping the player, If the stop button was
I push Play but sometimes pressed one time, the DVD
the DVD starts where I left player resumes playing
off and sometimes at the where the DVD was
beginning. stopped. If the stop button
was pressed two times the
DVD player begins to play
from the beginning of
the DVD.
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Problem Recommended Action DVD Display Error Messages
The auxiliary source is Check that the RSE video The DVD display error message depends on the radio
running but there is no screen is in the auxiliary that is in the vehicle. The video screen can display
picture or sound. source mode.
Check the auxiliary input one of the following:
connections at both Disc Load/Eject Error: This message displays when
devices.
there are disc load or eject problems.
Sometimes the wireless Check for obstructions,
headphone audio cuts out low batteries, reception Disc Format Error: This message displays, if the disc
or buzzes. range, and interference is inserted with the disc label wrong side up, or if
from cellular telephone the disc is damaged.
towers or by using your
cellular telephone in the Disc Region Error: This message displays, if the disc
vehicle. is not from a correct region.
Check that the
headphones are on No Disc Inserted: This message displays, if no disc is
correctly using the L (left)
and R (right) on the present when Z EJECT or DVD AUX is pressed
headphones. on the radio.
I lost the remote and/or See your dealer/retailer DVD Distortion
the headphones. for assistance.
The DVD is playing, but Check that the RSE video Video distortion can occur when operating cellular
there is no picture or screen is sourced to the phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position Systems
sound. DVD player. (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies.
It might be necessary to turn off the DVD player when
operating one of these devices in or near the vehicle.
*Excludes the OnStar® System.
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Cleaning the RSE Overhead Console seat passengers can control and listen to a CD through
the headphones, while the driver listens to the radio
When cleaning the RSE overhead console surface, through the speakers. The rear seat passengers have
use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water. control of the volume for each set of wired headphones.
Cleaning the Video Screen You can operate the RSA functions even when the
main radio is off. The front audio system will display
When cleaning the video screen, use only a clean cloth the headphone icon when the RSA is on, and will
dampened with clean water. Use care when directly disappear from the display when it is off.
touching or cleaning the screen, as damage could result.
Audio can be heard through wired headphones
(not included) plugged into the jacks on the RSA.
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) If your vehicle has this feature, audio can also be
heard on Channel 2 of the wireless headphones.
This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to and
control any of the music sources: radio, CDs, DVDs, To listen to an iPod or portable audio device through
or other auxiliary sources. However, the rear seat the RSA, attach the iPod or portable audio device to
passengers can only control the music sources the front the front auxiliary input (if available), on the front audio
seat passengers are not listening to (except on some system. Turn the iPod on, then choose the front
radios where dual control is allowed). For example, rear auxiliary input with the RSA SRCE button.
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©¨ (Seek): When listening to FM, AM, or XM™
(if equipped), press the left ©or right ¨seek arrow
to go to the next or the previous station or channels and
stay there. This function is inactive, with some radios,
if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio.
Press and hold either the left ©or right ¨seek
arrow until the display flashes, to tune to an individual
station. The display stops flashing after the buttons
have not been pushed for more than two seconds.
This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front
seat passengers are listening to the radio.
While listening to a disc, press the ©seek arrow

to go back to the start of the current track or chapter
Rear Seat Audio with Rear Climate Control shown (if more than ten seconds have played). Press the
right ¨ seek arrow to go to the next track or chapter
P (Power): Press the Pbutton to turn RSA on on the disc. This function is inactive, with some radios,
and off. if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio.
Volume: Turn this knob to increase or to decrease When a DVD video menu is being displayed, press
the volume of the wired headphones. The left knob either the left ©or right ¨seek arrow to perform
controls the left headphones and the right knob controls a cursor up or down on the menu. Hold either the
the right headphones. left © or right ¨seek arrow to perform a cursor
SRCE (Source): Press this button to switch between left or right on the menu.
the radio (AM/FM), XM™ (if equipped), CD, and if
your vehicle has these features, DVD, front auxiliary,
and rear auxiliary.
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PROG (Program): Press this button to go to the Audio Steering Wheel Controls
next preset radio station or channel set on the main
radio. This function is inactive, with some radios, if
Vehicles with audio
the front seat passengers are listening to the radio.
steering wheel controls
When a CD or DVD audio disc is playing, press could differ depending on
this button to go to the beginning of the CD or DVD your vehicle’s options.
audio. This function is inactive, with some radios, if Some audio controls can
the front seat passengers are listening to the disc. be adjusted at the steering
wheel. They include the
When a disc is playing in the CD or DVD changer, press following:
this button to select the next disc, if multiple discs are
loaded. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the
front seat passengers are listening to the disc.
When a DVD video menu is being displayed, press the
PROG button to perform the menu function, Enter.
Theft-Deterrent Feature xw (Next/Previous): Press the down or up arrow to

go to the next or to the previous radio station stored
THEFTLOCK® is designed to discourage theft of your as a favorite.
vehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically by
learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number When a CD/DVD is playing, press either arrow to go to
(VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it does the next or previous track or chapter.
not operate and LOC, LOCK, or LOCKED could display.
g (Mute/Voice Recognition): Press and release this
With THEFTLOCK® activated, the radio does not button to silence the vehicle speakers only. The audio of
operate if stolen. the wireless and wired headphones, if your vehicle has
these features, does not mute. Press and release this
button again, to turn the sound on.
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If your vehicle has the navigation system, press and hold Radio Reception
this button for longer than one second to initiate voice
recognition. See “Voice Recognition” in the Navigation Frequency interference and static can occur during
System manual for more information. normal radio reception if items such as cell phone
chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external
If your vehicle has OnStar®, press and hold this button electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power
for longer than one second to interact with the OnStar® outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item
system. If your vehicle also has the navigation system, from the accessory power outlet.
press and hold this button for longer than one second
to initiate voice recognition and say “OnStar” to enter AM
OnStar® mode. See the OnStar® System on page 2-53
in this manual for more information. The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range can cause station
SRCE (Source): Press this button to switch between frequencies to interfere with each other. For better radio
the radio (AM, FM), XM™ (if equipped), CD, and if your reception, most AM radio stations boost the power levels
vehicle has these features, DVD, front auxiliary, and during the day, and then reduce these levels during the
rear auxiliary. night. Static can also occur when things like storms and
power lines interfere with radio reception. When this
+ e − e (Volume): Press the plus or minus volume happens, try reducing the treble on your radio.
button to increase or to decrease the radio volume.
FM Stereo
¨ (Seek): Press the seek arrow to go to the next radio
station while in AM, FM, or XM™ (if equipped). Press FM stereo gives the best sound, but FM signals only
the seek arrow to go to the next track or chapter while reach about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings
sourced to the CD or DVD slot. Press the seek arrow to or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the
go to the next disc while sourced to a CD player, if sound to fade in and out.
multiple discs are loaded.
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XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio System
reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous
United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof
buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, of your vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of snow and
causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, ice build up for clear radio reception.
traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, If your vehicle has a sunroof, the performance of the
garages, or through tunnels could cause loss of the XM XM™ system may be affected if the sunroof is open.
signal for a period of time. The radio may display NO XM
SIGNAL to indicate interference. Loading items onto the roof of your vehicle can interfere
with the performance of the XM™ system. Make sure
the XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is not obstructed.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes
without being damaged. If the mast should ever become
slightly bent, straighten it out by hand. If the mast is badly
bent, replace it.
Check occasionally to make sure the mast is still
tightened.
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Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........4-2 Hill and Mountain Roads ................................4-35
Defensive Driving ...........................................4-2 Winter Driving ..............................................4-36
Drunk Driving .................................................4-2 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud,
Control of a Vehicle ........................................4-3 Ice, or Snow .............................................4-39
Braking .........................................................4-3 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out .................4-40
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...........................4-4 Recovery Loops ...........................................4-40
Braking in Emergencies ...................................4-5 First Aid Kit and Tool Kit ...............................4-42
Traction Control System (TCS) .........................4-5 Front Mounted Receiver .................................4-43
Locking Rear Axle ..........................................4-6 Power Winch Platform ...................................4-43
StabiliTrak® System ........................................4-7 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................4-44
Steering ........................................................4-9 Towing ..........................................................4-51
Off-Road Recovery .......................................4-11 Towing Your Vehicle .....................................4-51
Passing .......................................................4-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...........................4-51
Loss of Control .............................................4-12 Selectable Extended Rear Ride Height .............4-53
Off-Road Driving ...........................................4-13 Electronically Controlled Air Suspension
Assist Steps .................................................4-32 System ....................................................4-54
Driving at Night ............................................4-32 Towing a Trailer ...........................................4-55
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ..................4-33 Trailer Recommendations ...............................4-67
Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......................4-34
Highway Hypnosis ........................................4-34
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Your Driving, the Road, and Drunk Driving
Your Vehicle
{CAUTION:
Defensive Driving
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.
Defensive driving means “always expect the
Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and
unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to
wear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are for judgment can be affected by even a small
Everyone on page 1-16. amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or
even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking.
Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who
{CAUTION: has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you
are with a group, designate a driver who will not
drink.
Assume that other road users (pedestrians,
bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be
careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is
they might do and be ready. In addition: a global tragedy.
• Allow enough following distance between Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a
you and the driver in front of you. vehicle: judgment, muscular coordination, vision, and
• Focus on the task of driving. attentiveness.
Driver distraction can cause collisions Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor
resulting in injury or possible death. These vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases,
simple defensive driving techniques could these deaths are the result of someone who was
save your life. drinking and driving. In recent years, more than
17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been
associated with the use of alcohol, with about
250,000 people injured.
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For persons under 21, it is against the law in every Braking
U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical,
psychological, and developmental reasons for See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38.
these laws. Braking action involves perception time and reaction
The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake
safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and pedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bring
then drive. up your foot and do it. That is reaction time.
Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a
system can make crash injuries worse, especially second. But that is only an average. It might be less
injuries to the brain, spinal cord, or heart. This means with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or
that when anyone who has been drinking — driver more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness,
or passenger — is in a crash, that person’s chance of coordination, and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol,
being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if drugs, and frustration. But even in three-fourths of a
the person had not been drinking. second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels
66 feet (20 m). That could be a lot of distance in an
emergency, so keeping enough space between
Control of a Vehicle your vehicle and others is important.
The following three systems help to control your vehicle And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly
while driving — brakes, steering, and accelerator. with the surface of the road, whether it is pavement
At times, as when driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask or gravel; the condition of the road, whether it is
more of those control systems than the tires and road can wet, dry, or icy; tire tread; the condition of the brakes;
provide. Meaning, you can lose control of your vehicle. the weight of the vehicle; and the amount of brake force
See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-5. applied.
Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect
your vehicle’s performance. See Accessories and
Modifications on page 5-3.
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Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive If there is a problem with
in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy the ABS, this warning light
braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This will stay on. See Antilock
is a mistake. The brakes might not have time to Brake System Warning
cool between hard stops. The brakes will wear out Light on page 3-39.
much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you
keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following
distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary
braking. That means better braking and longer
brake life. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.
Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam
Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what
your vehicle’s performance. See Accessories and happens with ABS:
A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If
one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer
Antilock Brake System (ABS) will separately work the brakes at each front wheel
and at both rear wheels.
Your vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS),
an advanced electronic braking system that will ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any
help prevent a braking skid. driver could. The computer is programmed to make the
most of available tire and road conditions. This can
When you start the engine and begin to drive away, help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard.
ABS will check itself. You might hear a momentary
motor or clicking noise while this test is going on. As you brake, the computer keeps receiving updates
This is normal. on wheel speed and controls braking pressure
accordingly.
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Remember: ABS does not change the time you need to TCS may operate on dry roads under some conditions.
get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease When this happens, you may notice a reduction in
stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle acceleration or a pumping sound. This is normal and
in front of you, you will not have time to apply the brakes does not mean there’s a problem with your vehicle.
if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave Examples of these conditions include hard acceleration
enough room up ahead to stop, even though you in a turn, an abrupt upshift or downshift of the
have ABS. transmission or driving on rough roads.
Using ABS If your vehicle is in cruise control when the TCS begins
to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely
firmly and let antilock work for you. You might feel the use it again, you may re-engage the cruise control.
brakes vibrate or notice some noise, but this is normal. See Cruise Control on page 3-12.
If your vehicle has a Driver information Center (DIC),
Braking in Emergencies a SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL message will appear
when a Traction Control System or Antilock Brake
With ABS, you can steer and brake at the same time. System problem has been detected and the vehicle
In many emergencies, steering can help you more than needs service. See DIC Warnings and Messages
even the very best braking. on page 3-56.
When this message is on, the system will not limit
Traction Control System (TCS) wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
Your vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) that The traction control system automatically comes on
limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel
road conditions. The system operates only if it senses spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should
that any of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose always leave the system on. But you can turn the
traction. When this happens, the system applies the traction control system off if you ever need to.
brakes to limit wheel spin and also reduces engine
power. You may feel or hear the system working, but
this is normal.
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To turn the system off, Locking Rear Axle
press the TCS button for
five seconds. The locking rear axle can give the vehicle additional
traction from the rear wheels when traveling in off-road
situations such as mud, snow, sand, steep hills and
uneven terrain.
The button used to turn
this feature on or off is
located below the transfer
This light will come on
case dial to the right of
steady when the traction
the steering wheel.
control system has been
turned off. This light
flashes when TCS is
active.
To lock the rear axle:
1. Place the transfer case in the Four-Wheel-Low Lock
If you press the TCS button, the traction control system mode. This is the only mode which will allow the rear
will turn off and a TRACTION CONTROL OFF axle to lock. See Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive on
message will appear on the DIC. Press the TCS button page 2-36 for more information regarding the transfer
again to turn the system back on. The TRACTION case and Four-Wheel-Low-Lock mode.
CONTROL OFF message will then go off. The Traction 2. Press the button with the vehicle stopped or moving
Control System will reset itself at each ignition cycle. less than 2 mph (3 km/h).
Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can
affect your vehicle’s performance. See Accessories and
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You must wait for the light in the button to stop flashing When you first start your vehicle and begin to drive
and remain illuminated before the rear axle is locked. away, the system performs several diagnostic checks to
Notice: If you try to lock the rear axle while your ensure there are no problems. You may hear or feel
vehicle is stuck and the tires are spinning, you could the system working. This is normal and does not mean
damage your vehicle’s drivetrain. The repairs there is a problem with your vehicle. The system
would not be covered by your warranty. Always lock should initialize before the vehicle reaches 20 mph
the rear axle before attempting situations and/or (32 km/h). In some cases, it may take approximately
navigating terrain which could possibly cause two miles of driving before the system initializes.
the vehicle to become stuck. If the system fails to turn on or activate, the StabiliTrak®
The locking rear axle will be disengaged when the light along with one of the following messages will be
vehicle’s speed is greater than 40 mph (64 km/h), if the displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC):
vehicle’s battery is low and/or the transfer case is TRACTION CONTROL OFF, SERVICE TRACTION
shifted out of Four-Wheel-Low-Lock mode. CONTROL, STABILITRAK OFF, SERVICE
STABILITRAK. If these DIC messages appear, make
Notice: If you lock the rear axle while driving sure the StabiliTrak® system has not been turned
on pavement, you could damage your vehicle’s off using the StabiliTrak® on/off button. If this clears
drivetrain. The repairs would not be covered by the message(s), your vehicle does not need servicing.
your warranty. Do not use the locking rear axle If this does not clear the message(s), then turn the
on pavement. vehicle off, wait 15 seconds, and then turn it back on
again to reset the system. If any of these messages still
StabiliTrak® System appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC), your
vehicle should be taken in for service. For more
Your vehicle has the StabiliTrak® system which information on the DIC messages, see Driver
combines Antilock brake, traction and stability control Information Center (DIC) on page 3-49.
systems and helps the driver maintain directional control
of the vehicle in most driving conditions.
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The StabiliTrak® light will When the TCS or StabiliTrak® system is turned off,
flash on the instrument the StabiliTrak® light and the appropriate TCS off
panel cluster when or StabiliTrak® off message will be displayed on the
the system is both on DIC to warn the driver. Your vehicle will still have
and activated. brake-traction control when traction control is off, but
will not be able to use the engine speed management
system. See “Traction Control Operation” next for
more information.
You may also feel or hear the system working; this is When the traction control system has been turned off,
normal. you may still hear system noises as a result of the
brake-traction control coming on.
The traction control disable It is recommended to leave the system on for normal
button is located on the driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn
instrument panel below the the system off if your vehicle is stuck in sand, mud,
climate controls. ice or snow, and you want to “rock” your vehicle
to attempt to free it. It may also be necessary to turn
off the system when driving in extreme off-road
conditions where high wheel spin is required. See If
Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
The traction control part of StabiliTrak® can be turned on page 4-39.
off by pressing and releasing the StabiliTrak® button When the transfer case is in Four-Wheel-Low Lock,
if both systems (traction control and StabiliTrak®) were the stability system is automatically disabled, the
previously on. To disable both traction control and StabiliTrak® light will come on and the STABILITRAK
StabiliTrak®, press and hold the button for five seconds. OFF message will appear on the DIC. Both traction
Traction control and StabiliTrak® can be turned on control and StabiliTrak® are automatically disabled in
by pressing and releasing the StabiliTrak® button if this condition.
not automatically shut off for any other reason.
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Traction Control Operation The traction control system may activate on dry or
rough roads or under conditions such as heavy
The traction control system is part of the StabiliTrak® acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/downshifts
system. Traction control limits wheel spin by reducing of the transmission. When this happens, you may notice
engine power to the wheels (engine speed management) a reduction in acceleration, or may hear a noise or
and by applying brakes to each individual wheel vibration. This is normal.
(brake-traction control) as necessary.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the system
The traction control system is enabled automatically activates, the StabiliTrak® light will flash and the cruise
when you start your vehicle. It will activate and the control will automatically disengage. When road
StabiliTrak® light will flash if it senses that any of the conditions allow you to use cruise again, you may
wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction while re-engage the cruise control. See Cruise Control on
driving. If you turn off traction control, only the page 3-12.
brake-traction control portion of traction control will
work. The engine speed management will be disabled. StabiliTrak® may also turn off automatically if it
In this mode, engine power is not reduced automatically determines that a problem exists with the system.
and the driven wheels can spin more freely. This can If the problem does not clear itself after restarting the
cause the brake-traction control to activate constantly. vehicle, you should see your dealer/retailer for service.
Notice: If you allow the wheel(s) of one axle to spin

excessively while the StabiliTrak®, ABS and brake
Steering
warning lights and the SERVICE STABILITRAK
message are displayed, you could damage the Power Steering
transfer case. The repairs would not be covered by If you lose power steering assist because the engine
your warranty. Reduce engine power and do not stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but
spin the wheel(s) excessively while these lights and it will take much more effort.
this message are displayed.
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Steering Tips Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should
adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds
It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. are based on good weather and road conditions. Under
A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on less favorable conditions you will want to go slower.
the news happen on curves. Here is why: If you need to reduce your speed as you approach
Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while the front
the same laws of physics when driving on curves. wheels are straight ahead.
The traction of the tires against the road surface makes Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the
it possible for the vehicle to change its path when curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait
you turn the front wheels. If there is no traction, inertia to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then
will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. accelerate gently into the straightaway.
If you have ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice,
you will understand this. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect
your vehicle’s performance. See Accessories and
The traction you can get in a curve depends on the Modifications on page 5-3.
condition of the tires and the road surface, the angle
at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While Steering in Emergencies
you are in a curve, speed is the one factor you can
control. There are times when steering can be more effective than
braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a
Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out
Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked
systems — steering and acceleration — have to do cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid these
their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the problems by braking — if you can stop in time. But
sudden acceleration can demand too much of those sometimes you cannot; there is not room. That is the time
places. You can lose control. See Traction Control for evasive action — steering around the problem.
System (TCS) on page 4-5.
Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies
What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on like these. First apply the brakes. See Braking on
the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you page 4-3.
want it to go, and slow down.
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It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a Off-Road Recovery
possible collision. Then steer around the problem, to
the left or right depending on the space available. You may find that your right wheels have dropped off
the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are
driving.
An emergency like this requires close attention and a

quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at
the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the
can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off
removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way,
quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the
once you have avoided the object. pavement. You can turn the steering wheel up to
one-quarter turn until the right front tire contacts the
The fact that such emergency situations are always pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to
possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving go straight down the roadway.
at all times and wear safety belts properly.
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Passing Skidding
Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.
dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing, Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable
we suggest the following tips: care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving
those conditions. But skids are always possible.
• Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads
for situations that might affect a successful pass. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s
If in doubt, wait. three control systems. In the braking skid, the wheels are
not rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much
• Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose
lines that could indicate a turn or an intersection. cornering force. And in the acceleration skid, too much
Never cross a solid or double-solid line on your throttle causes the driving wheels to spin.
side of the lane.
• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off
the accelerator pedal.
pass. Doing so can reduce your visibility.
• Wait your turn to pass a slow vehicle. If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want
• When you are being passed, ease to the right. the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough,
your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready
Loss of Control for a second skid if it occurs.
Let us review what driving experts say about what Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,
happens when the three control systems — brakes, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, you
steering, and acceleration — do not have enough want to slow down and adjust your driving to these
friction where the tires meet the road to do what the conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery
driver has asked. surfaces because stopping distance is longer and
vehicle control more limited.
In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying to steer
and constantly seek an escape route or area of less
danger.
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While driving on a surface with reduced traction, “Off-roading” means you have left the great North
try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, American road system behind. Traffic lanes are not
or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting marked. Curves are not banked. There are no
to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause road signs. Surfaces can be slippery, rough, uphill or
the tires to slide. You might not realize the surface downhill. In short, you have gone right back to nature.
is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn to Off-road driving involves some new skills. And that
recognize warning clues — such as enough water, is why it is very important that you read this guide.
ice, or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored You will find many driving tips and suggestions. These
surface — and slow down when you have any doubt. will help make your off-road driving safer and more
Remember: Any Antilock Brake System (ABS) helps enjoyable.
avoid only the braking skid.
Before You Go Off-Roading
Off-Road Driving There are some things to do before you go out. For
example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance
This off-road guide is meant to provide advice for when and service work done. Check to make sure all
you drive your vehicle off paved roads. Also, see underbody shields are properly attached. Remove any
Braking on page 4-3. removable side steps. See Assist Steps on page 4-32.
Make sure any equipment you may need — first aid
The airbag system is designed to work properly under a
kit, cell phone, flashlight, etc. — is securely stored in the
wide range of conditions, including off-road usage.
vehicle. Be sure you read all the information about
Observe safe driving speeds, especially on rough
your four-wheel-drive vehicle in this manual. Is there
terrain. As always, wear your safety belt.
enough fuel? Is the spare tire fully inflated? Are the fluid
Off-road driving can be great fun. But it does have levels up where they should be? What are the local
some definite hazards. The greatest of these is laws that apply to off-roading where you will be driving?
the terrain itself. If you do not know, you should check with law
enforcement people in the area. Will you be on
someone’s private land? If so, be sure to get the
necessary permission.
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Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road There are some important things to remember about
how to load your vehicle.
Driving
• The heaviest things should be on the load floor and
forward of your rear axle. Put heavier items in the
rear area, as far forward as you can.
{CAUTION:
• Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on
the off-road terrain does not toss things around.
• Cargo on the load floor piled higher than
the seatbacks can be thrown forward You will find other important information in this manual.
during a sudden stop. You or your See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-44 and Tires
passengers could be injured. Keep cargo on page 5-55.
below the top of the seatbacks.
Environmental Concerns
• Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be
tossed about when driving over rough Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying
terrain. You or your passengers can be recreation. However, it also raises environmental
struck by flying objects. Secure the cargo concerns. We recognize these concerns and urge every
properly. off-roader to follow these basic rules for protecting
• Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle’s the environment:
center of gravity, making it more likely to • Always use established trails, roads, and areas that
roll over. You can be seriously or fatally have been specially set aside for public off-road
injured if the vehicle rolls over. Put heavy recreational driving; obey all posted regulations.
loads inside the cargo area, not on the
roof. Keep cargo in the cargo area as far • Avoid any driving practice that could damage
forward and low as possible. the environment — shrubs, flowers, trees,
grasses — or disturb wildlife. This includes
wheel-spinning, breaking down trees, or
unnecessary driving through streams or over
soft ground.
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• Always carry a litter bag — make sure all refuse is High Mobility Characteristics
removed from any campsite before leaving.
The HUMMER H2 has a 10 inch (25.4 cm) running
• Take extreme care with open fires where permitted, ground clearance (A) and a 9 inch (22.8 cm) axle
camp stoves, and lanterns. to ground clearance (B) while maintaining a low
• Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other silhouette and a low center of gravity.
combustible materials that could catch fire from
the heat of the vehicle’s exhaust system.
Traveling to Remote Areas

It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going
to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your
route. You are much less likely to get bad surprises.
Get accurate maps of trails and terrain. Try to learn of
any blocked or closed roads.
It is also a good idea to travel with at least one other
vehicle. If something happens to one of them, the other
can help quickly.
Does your vehicle have a winch? If so, be sure to read
the winch instructions. In a remote area, a winch
can be handy if you get stuck. But you will want to know
how to use it properly.
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Design specifications required a minimum gradeability of
60% (31°) slope, with the vehicle fully loaded, on high
friction surfaces at 6 mph (9.7 km/h). The vehicle is
expected to traverse this grade only for short durations.
Never stop and idle the vehicle or park it on this grade.
The HUMMER H2 has an approximate approach

angle (A) of 42° and a departure angle (B) of 37°.
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Also, your vehicle should be able to traverse a 40% Your vehicle can climb a 16 inch (40.6 cm) vertical step.
(22°) side slope at 6 mph (9.7 km/h) while fully loaded Step climbing is best done by approaching the step at
on high friction surfaces. an angle rather than straight on.
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Brake and Accelerator Operation For mounds, washouts, loose up-hill
Techniques for Off-Road Driving slopes, ditches, etc.
When wheel spin occurs as the vehicle is moving, the
For logs, walls, rocks, severe ditches, driver may notice a slight shaking or shuddering of
hills, sand, etc. the vehicle. This should be stopped as soon as possible
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Do not rev to prevent damage to vehicle components. This is the
the engine. indication that a loss of traction is occurring on this
terrain. The operator should:
2. Select the proper transmission and transfer case
gear range; usually FIRST (1) gear, 4LO LOCK 1. Reduce speed and apply the brakes.
for such obstacles. 2. Assess the terrain properly and adjust vehicle
3. If wheel spin is experienced, maintain steady speed and gear ranges accordingly: 4HI position
throttle, with your foot off the brake pedal, to for higher speeds and 4LO LOCK for more torque
allow the Traction Control System (TCS) to control and lower speeds. Transmission FIRST (1) gear
the wheel spin. TCS might not operate if the is generally recommended.
brakes are applied. 3. Apply slight pressure to the brake when the shaking
4. If wheel spin cannot be controlled by the TCS or shuddering sensation is felt, keeping the vehicle
system, fully press the brake pedal with your moving in a controlled manner.
left foot so all wheel spin is stopped. 4. Be prepared to alternate between braking and
5. Back away from the obstacle so that a new accelerating through the adverse terrain.
approach can be tried.
6. As the first wheel crosses the obstacle, be prepared
to alternate the brake and accelerator pedal to
maintain control and avoid tire drop-off from
obstacles. Repeat this process for the other wheels.
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Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
It is a good idea to practice in an area that is safe {CAUTION:
and close to home before you go into the wilderness.
Off-road driving does require some new and different When you are driving off-road, bouncing and
skills. Here is what we mean.
quick changes in direction can easily throw
Tune your senses to different kinds of signals. Your you out of position. This could cause you to
eyes, for example, need to constantly sweep the terrain lose control and crash. So, whether you are
for unexpected obstacles. Your ears need to listen driving on or off the road, you and your
for unusual tire or engine sounds. With your arms,
passengers should wear safety belts.
hands, feet, and body, you will need to respond to
vibrations and vehicle bounce.
Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road Scanning the Terrain
driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicle
is to control your speed. Here are some things to keep Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds
in mind. At higher speeds: of terrain. You need to be familiar with the terrain
and its many different features. Here are some things to
• You approach things faster and you have less time consider.
to scan the terrain for obstacles.
• You have less time to react. Surface Conditions: Off-roading can take you over
hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow,
• You have more vehicle bounce when you drive over or ice. Each of these surfaces affects the steering,
obstacles. acceleration, and braking of your vehicle in different
• You will need more distance for braking, especially ways. Depending upon the kind of surface you are on,
you may experience slipping, sliding, wheel spinning,
since you are on an unpaved surface.
delayed acceleration, poor traction, and longer braking
distances.
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Surface Obstacles: Unseen or hidden obstacles can When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles,
be hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut, or bump can startle the wheels can leave the ground. If this happens,
you if you are not prepared for them. Often these even with one or two wheels, you cannot control the
obstacles are hidden by grass, bushes, snow, or even vehicle as well or at all.
the rise and fall of the terrain itself. Here are some Because you will be on an unpaved surface, it is
things to consider: especially important to avoid sudden acceleration,
• Is the path ahead clear? sudden turns, or sudden braking.
• Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead? In a way, off-road driving requires a different kind of
alertness from driving on paved roads and highways.
• Does the travel take you uphill or downhill? There are no road signs, posted speed limits, or signal
There is more discussion of these subjects later. lights. You have to use your own good judgment
• Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction about what is safe and what is not.
quickly? Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any
When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep road. And this is certainly true for off-road driving.
a firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs, or other At the very time you need special alertness and driving
surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands skills, your reflexes, perceptions, and judgment can
if you are not prepared. be affected by even a small amount of alcohol.
You could have a serious — or even fatal — accident
When possible, it is a good practice to survey the if you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has
landscape ahead on foot prior to driving to observe been drinking. See Drunk Driving on page 4-2.
hidden obstacles.
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Crossing Obstacles Roll Your Tires Over Large Rocks
Approach Angle — a Key to Mobility Do not straddle large
If you encounter a large dip in the terrain, do not rocks; drive over them,
enter straight on; enter at an angle — 15° minimum letting the tire cover
approach (A), 75° maximum approach angle (B). the rock. The tread of
For very large dips, ditches or small washes, coast in, the tire is thicker and
using the engine as a brake (transmission and tougher than the sidewall
transfer case lowest gears). Then, use the low ranges of the tire and is more
in the transmission and transfer case to power out. resilient to impact
than underbody
components.
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Log Crossing Driving on Off-Road Hills
Using the proper technique, your vehicle will cross logs Off-road driving often takes you up, down, or across a
up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter. Approach the log hill. Driving safely on hills requires good judgment
at approximately a 15° angle (A) with the transmission in and an understanding of what your vehicle can and
FIRST (1) and the transfer case in 4LO LOCK and “walk” cannot do. There are some hills that simply cannot be
your vehicle over, one tire at a time. It may be necessary driven, no matter how well built the vehicle.
to modulate your brake pedal and accelerator to avoid
spin-out. Ease the vehicle down from the log with
your brake.
{CAUTION:
Many hills are simply too steep for any vehicle.
If you drive up them, you will stall. If you drive
down them, you cannot control your speed.
If you drive across them, you will roll over.
You could be seriously injured or killed. If you
have any doubt about the steepness, do not
drive the hill.
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Approaching a Hill • Are there obstructions on the hill that can
block your path, such as boulders, trees, logs,
When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it is or ruts?
one of those hills that is just too steep to climb, descend,
or cross. Steepness can be hard to judge. On a very • What is beyond the hill? Is there a cliff, an
small hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant embankment, a drop-off, a fence? Get out and
incline with only a small change in elevation where walk the hill if you do not know. It is the smart way
you can easily see all the way to the top. On a large hill, to find out.
the incline may get steeper as you near the top, but • Is the hill simply too rough? Steep hills often
you may not see this because the crest of the hill have ruts, gullies, troughs, and exposed rocks
is hidden by bushes, grass, or shrubs. because they are more susceptible to the effects
Here are some other things to consider as you approach of erosion.
a hill:
• Is there a constant incline, or does the hill get
sharply steeper in places?
• Is there good traction on the hillside, or will the
surface cause tire slipping?
• Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you
will not have to make turning maneuvers?
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Driving Uphill
Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you {CAUTION:
need to take some special steps:
• Use transmission and transfer case low gear and Turning or driving across steep hills can be
get a firm grip on the steering wheel. dangerous. You could lose traction, slide
• Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain sideways, and possibly roll over. You could be
your speed. Do not use more power than you seriously injured or killed. When driving up
need, because you do not want the wheels to start hills, always try to go straight up.
spinning or sliding.
• Let the traction system work to control any wheel • Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible.
slippage. The traction control system allows for If the path twists and turns, you might want to
moderate wheel spin with some capability to dig in find another route.
and power up the hill.
• Ease up on your speed as you approach the top
• Do not continue if the vehicle shudders or exhibits of the hill.
suspension hopping. This can cause damage to
the driveline or suspension components. Improper • Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more
driving technique is not covered by your vehicle visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
warranty.
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• Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill There are some things you should do if the vehicle
to let opposing traffic know you are there. stalls, or is about to stall, and you cannot make it
up the hill:
• Use your headlamps even during the day.
They make your vehicle more visible to • Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and
oncoming traffic. keep it from rolling backwards. Also, apply the
parking brake.
• If your engine is still running, shift the transmission
{CAUTION: to REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and
slowly back down the hill in REVERSE (R).
Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full speed • If your engine has stopped running, you will need to
can cause an accident. There could be a restart it. With the brake pedal pressed and the
drop-off, embankment, cliff, or even another parking brake still applied, shift the transmission to
vehicle. You could be seriously injured or PARK (P) and restart the engine. Then, shift to
REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and
killed. As you near the top of a hill, slow down
slowly back down the hill as straight as possible in
and stay alert. REVERSE (R).
• As you are backing down the hill, put your left hand
on the steering wheel at the 12 o’clock position.
This way, you will be able to tell if your wheels are
straight and maneuver as you back down. It is
best that you back down the hill with your wheels
straight rather than in the left or right direction.
Turning the wheel too far to the left or right
will increase the possibility of a rollover.
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There are also some things you must not do if you stall, If, after stalling, you try to back down the hill and decide
or are about to stall, when going up a hill: you just cannot do it, set the parking brake, put your
• Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into transmission in PARK (P), and turn off the engine.
Leave the vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the
NEUTRAL (N) to rev-up the engine and regain
uphill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would
forward momentum. This will not work. Your vehicle
take if it rolled downhill. Do not shift the transfer case
will roll backwards very quickly and you could go
to NEUTRAL when you leave the vehicle. Leave it
out of control.
in some gear.
Instead, apply the regular brake to stop the
vehicle. Then apply the parking brake. Shift to
REVERSE (R), release the parking brake,
and slowly back straight down.
{CAUTION:
• Never attempt to turn around if you are about to
Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can
stall when going up a hill. If the hill is steep
enough to stall your vehicle, it is steep enough to cause your vehicle to roll even if the
cause you to roll over if you turn around. If you transmission is in PARK (P). This is because
cannot make it up the hill, you must back straight the NEUTRAL position on the transfer case
down the hill. overrides the transmission. You or someone
else could be injured. If you are going to leave
your vehicle, set the parking brake and shift
the transmission to PARK (P). But do not shift
the transfer case to NEUTRAL. Leave the
transfer case in the 4 HI, 4 HI Lock, or 4 LO
Lock position.
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Driving Downhill There some things not to do when driving down a hill.
These are important because, if you ignore them,
When off-roading takes you downhill, you will want to you could lose control and have a serious accident:
consider a number of things:
• When driving downhill, avoid turns that take
• How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain you across the incline of the hill. A hill that is
vehicle control? not too steep to drive down may be too steep to
• What is the surface like? Smooth? Rough? drive across. You could roll over if you do not
Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? Gravel? drive straight down.
• Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts? Logs? • Never go downhill with the transmission in
Boulders? NEUTRAL (N). This is called “free-wheeling.”
• What is at the bottom of the hill? Is there a hidden Your brakes will have to do all the work and
creek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks? could overheat and fade.
If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then try to Your vehicle is much more likely to stall when going
keep your vehicle headed straight down, and use a uphill. But if it happens when going downhill:
low gear. This way, engine drag can help your brakes
1. Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes.
and they will not have to do all the work. Descend
Apply the parking brake.
slowly, keeping your vehicle under control at all times.
2. Shift to PARK (P) and, while still braking, restart the
engine.
{CAUTION: 3. Shift back to a low gear, release the parking brake,
and drive straight down.
Heavy braking when going down a hill can 4. If the engine will not start, get out and get help.
cause your brakes to overheat and fade.
This could cause loss of control and a serious
accident. Apply the brakes lightly when
descending a hill and use a low gear to keep
vehicle speed under control.
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Driving Across an Incline • Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive
across a hill. Loose gravel, muddy spots, or even wet
Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across
grass can cause your tires to slip sideways, downhill.
the incline of a hill. If this happens, you have to
If the vehicle slips sideways,
decide whether to try to drive across the incline. Here
it can hit something that will trip it — a rock,
are some things to consider:
a rut, etc. — and roll over.
• Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the
{CAUTION: incline even worse. If you drive across a rock with the
uphill wheels, or if the downhill wheels drop into a rut
or depression, your vehicle can tilt even more.
Driving across an incline that is too steep will
make your vehicle roll over. You could be For reasons like these, you need to decide carefully
seriously injured or killed. If you have any whether to try to drive across an incline. Just because the
doubt about the steepness of the incline, do trail goes across the incline does not mean you have to
drive it. The last vehicle to try it might have rolled over.
not drive across it. Find another route instead.
When driving across an incline that is not too steep, the
vehicle can hit some loose gravel and start to slide
• A hill that can be driven straight up or down downhill. If you feel your vehicle starting to slide
may be too steep to drive across. When you go sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out
straight up or down a hill, the length of the wheel the vehicle and prevent the side slipping. However, a
base — the distance from the front wheels to the much better way to prevent this is to get out and
rear wheels — reduces the likelihood the vehicle will “walk the course” so you know what the surface is like
tumble end over end. But when you drive across an before you drive it.
incline, the much more narrow track width — the
distance between the left and right wheels — may
not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over.
Also, driving across an incline puts more weight on
the downhill wheels. This could cause a downhill
slide or a rollover.
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Stalling on an Incline
{CAUTION:
Getting out on the downhill (low) side of
a vehicle stopped across an incline is
dangerous. If the vehicle rolls over, you could
be crushed or killed. Always get out on the
uphill (high) side of the vehicle and stay well
clear of the rollover path.
If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline,

be sure you, and any passengers, get out on the
uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open.
If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts
to roll over, you will be right in its path.
If you have to walk down the slope, stay out of the path
the vehicle will take if it does roll over.
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Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction.
On these surfaces, it is very easy to lose control.
When you drive in mud, snow, or sand, your wheels On wet ice, for example, the traction is so poor that you
will not get good traction. You cannot accelerate will have difficulty accelerating. And if you do get
as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you will need moving, poor steering and difficult braking can cause
longer braking distances. you to slide out of control.
It is best to use a low gear when you are in mud — the
deeper the mud, the lower the gear. In really deep
mud, the idea is to keep your vehicle moving so you do {CAUTION:
not get stuck. Be careful to keep mud from building
up and washing onto the engine cooling system.
Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, or rivers can
When you drive on sand, you will sense a change in be dangerous. Underwater springs, currents
wheel traction. But it will depend upon how loosely under the ice, or sudden thaws can weaken
packed the sand is. On loosely packed sand, such as the ice. Your vehicle could fall through the ice
on beaches or sand dunes, your tires will tend to and you and your passengers could drown.
sink into the sand. This has an effect on steering,
Drive your vehicle on safe surfaces only.
accelerating, and braking. Drive at a reduced speed
and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers.
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Driving in Water Find out how deep the water is before you drive through
it. If it is deep enough to cover your wheel hubs,
axles, or exhaust pipe, do not try it — you probably will
not get through. Also, water that deep can damage
{CAUTION: your axle and other vehicle parts. Your vehicle is
capable of depths up to 20 inches (50 cm). Know how
Driving through rushing water can be to judge whether the water is deeper than this before
dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle proceeding into it.
downstream and you and your passengers If the water is not too deep, drive slowly through it.
could drown. If it is only shallow water, it can At faster speeds, water splashes on your ignition system
still wash away the ground from under your and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur if
tires, and you could lose traction and roll the you get your tailpipe under water. And, as long as your
vehicle over. Do not drive through rushing tailpipe is under water, you will never be able to
water. start your engine. When you go through water,
remember that when your brakes get wet, it may take
you longer to stop.
Heavy rain can mean flash flooding, and flood waters See Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads on page 4-33
demand extreme caution. for more information on driving through water.
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After Off-Road Driving Driving at Night
Remove any brush or debris that has collected on Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because
the underbody, chassis, or under the hood. some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or
These accumulations can be a fire hazard. drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue.
After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings Night riving tips include:
cleaned and checked. These substances can cause
glazing and uneven braking. Check the engine and oil • Drive defensively.
coolers for mud accumulation. Thoroughly and carefully • Do not drink and drive.
clean these devices to allow proper cooling. Check
the body structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires,
• Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the inside
and exhaust system for damage. Also, check the rearview mirror.
fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage. • Slow down and keep more space between you and
Your vehicle will require more frequent service due to other vehicles because your headlamps can only
off-road use. See the Maintenance Schedule for light up so much road ahead.
additional information. • Watch for animals.
• When tired, pull off the road.
Assist Steps • Do not wear sunglasses.
If your vehicle has removable side steps, remove the
steps prior to off-roading to give your vehicle more ground • Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps.
clearance and to prevent damage to the vehicle from the • Keep the windshield and all glass on your vehicle
side steps dragging and/or catching on obstacles. clean — inside and out.
Notice: Do not drive off-road with the side steps • Keep your eyes moving, especially during turns
attached to your vehicle. You can damage the side or curves.
steps and/or your vehicle’s frame if they get
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime.
caught or drag against an obstacle. This damage
But, as we get older, these differences increase.
would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty.
A 50-year-old driver might need at least twice as much
Always remove the side steps prior to any off-road
light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
driving.
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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Hydroplaning
Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under
and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always your vehicle’s tires so they actually ride on the
drive slower in these types of driving conditions water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and
and avoid driving through large puddles and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is
deep-standing or flowing water. hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning.
The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet.
{CAUTION:
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips
work as well in a quick stop and could cause include:
pulling to one side. You could lose control of • Allow extra following distance.
the vehicle.
• Pass with caution.
After driving through a large puddle of water
or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake • Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape.
pedal until the brakes work normally. • Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled.
Flowing or rushing water creates strong • Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires
forces. Driving through flowing water could on page 5-55.
cause your vehicle to be carried away. If this
happens, you and other vehicle occupants
could drown. Do not ignore police warnings
and be very cautious about trying to drive
through flowing water.
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Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis
To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings
it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a
Things to check on your own include: safe place to park your vehicle and rest.
• Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full? Windows Other driving tips include:
clean — inside and outside? • Keep the vehicle well ventilated.
• Wiper Blades: In good shape? • Keep interior temperature cool.
• Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: All levels checked? • Keep your eyes moving — scan the road ahead
• Lamps: Do they all work and are lenses clean? and to the sides.
• Tires: Are treads good? Are tires inflated to

• Check the rearview mirror and vehicle
instruments often.
recommended pressure?
• Weather and Maps: Safe to travel? Have
up-to-date maps?
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Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different {CAUTION:
than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving
in these conditions include: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the
• Keep your vehicle serviced and in good shape. ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have
to do all the work of slowing down and they
• Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling
could get so hot that they would not work well.
system, and transmission.
You would then have poor braking or even
• Going down steep or long hills, shift to a none going down a hill. You could crash.
lower gear. Always have the engine running and your
vehicle in gear when you go downhill.
{CAUTION:
• Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut
across the center of the road. Drive at speeds
If you do not shift down, the brakes could get
that let you stay in your own lane.
so hot that they would not work well. You
would then have poor braking or even none • Top of hills: Be alert — something could be in your
going down a hill. You could crash. Shift down lane (stalled car, accident).
to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep • Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks
downhill slope. area, winding roads, long grades, passing or
no-passing zones) and take appropriate action.
See Off-Road Driving on page 4-13 for information
about driving off-road.
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Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:
• Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.
• You might want to put winter emergency supplies
in your vehicle.
Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a
supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter
outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red
cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles.
And, if you will be driving under severe conditions,
include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet,
or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle.
Also see Tires on page 5-55.
Driving on Snow or Ice

What is the worst time for this? Wet ice. Very cold snow
Most of the time, those places where the tires meet the
or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice
road probably have good traction.
can be even more trouble because it can offer the least
However, if there is snow or ice between the tires and traction of all. You can get wet ice when it is about
the road, you can have a very slippery situation. freezing, 32°F (0°C), and freezing rain begins to fall.
You have a lot less traction, or grip, and need to be Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews
very careful. can get there.
Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed, blowing,
or loose snow — drive with caution.
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The Traction Control System (TCS) improves your If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road.
TCS improves your ability to accelerate. See If Your If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a
Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on serious situation. You should probably stay with
page 4-39. Even though you have TCS, slow down and your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near
adjust your driving to the road conditions. Under help and you can hike through the snow. Here are
certain conditions, you might want to turn the TCS off, some things to do to summon help and keep yourself
such as when driving through deep snow and loose and your passengers safe:
gravel, to help maintain vehicle motion at lower speeds. • Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-5 and
StabiliTrak® System on page 4-7. • Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that
you have been stopped by the snow.
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) improves your
vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you.
slippery road. Even though you have ABS, begin If you do not have blankets or extra clothing, make
stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags,
See Antilock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-4. rags, floor mats — anything you can wrap around
yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
• Allow greater following distance on any slippery road.
• Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine
until you hit a spot that is covered with ice.
On an otherwise clear road, ice patches can appear
in shaded areas where the sun cannot reach, such
as around clumps of trees, behind buildings, or under
bridges. Sometimes the surface of a curve or an
overpass can remain icy when the surrounding roads
are clear. If you see a patch of ice ahead of you,
brake before you are on it. Try not to brake while you
are actually on the ice, and avoid sudden steering
maneuvers.
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{CAUTION:
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your
vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon
monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could
overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it
or smell it, so you might not know it is in your
vehicle. Clear away snow from around the
base of your vehicle, especially any that is
blocking the exhaust pipe. And check around
again from time to time to be sure snow does
not collect there.
Open a window just a little on the side of the
vehicle that is away from the wind. This will
help keep CO out.
You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.
Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves

fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little
faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator
slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get
and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a
well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly
for signaling later on with the headlamps. Let the
heater run for a while.
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Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost
all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine
again and repeat this only when you feel really {CAUTION:
uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as
possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. If you let your vehicle’s tires spin at high
To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle speed, they can explode, and you or others
and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour
could be injured. The vehicle can overheat,
or so until help comes.
causing an engine compartment fire or other
damage. Spin the wheels as little as possible
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, and avoid going above 35 mph (55 km/h) as
Mud, Ice, or Snow shown on the speedometer.
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free your

vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,
See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4-40. see Tire Chains on page 5-75.
If your vehicle has a traction system, it can often help to
free a stuck vehicle. Refer to your vehicle’s traction
system in the Index. If the stuck condition is too severe
for the traction system to free the vehicle, turn the
traction system off and use the rocking method.
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Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Recovery Loops
First, turn the steering wheel left and right to clear
the area around the front wheels. The traction control
system activates when the system senses that the {CAUTION:
wheels are spinning. See Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 4-5. Then, shift back and forth between These loops, when used, are under a lot of
REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels force. Keep people away from the vicinity of
as little as possible. To prevent transmission wear,
the loops and any chains or cables during use.
wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears.
Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull
press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the on the loops at a sideways angle. The loops
transmission is in gear. By slowly spinning the wheels in could break off and you or others could be
the forward and reverse directions, you will cause a injured from the chain or cable snapping back.
rocking motion that could free your vehicle. If that does
not get your vehicle out after a few tries, it might
need to be towed out. Or, you can use the recovery Notice: Never use the recovery loops to tow the
loops. If your vehicle does need to be towed out, vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged and it would
see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-51. not be covered by warranty.
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Front of Vehicle
Your vehicle may have

recovery loops at the front
and rear of the vehicle.
You may need to use them
if you are stuck off-road
and need to be pulled to
some place where you can
continue driving.
Rear of Vehicle
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First Aid Kit and Tool Kit
The first aid and tool kit is located in the storage bin
behind the spare tire on SUV models. It is held in place
with a hook and loop fastener strap.
On SUT models, the kit is in the rear cargo compartment
on the passenger side of the vehicle.
The tire pressure gage has a reset button in the gage

stem. After taking a pressure reading, press the
button to reset the gage to zero.
The kit includes a first aid kit, a flashlight, a tire pressure

gage, and a multi-purpose tool set.
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Front Mounted Receiver Power Winch Platform
You can use the power winch platform (if equipped)
with an aftermarket winch. Connect the winch to
the platform and wiring to the vehicle following the
winch manufacturer’s guidelines.
Notice: Do not use the winch platform to winch at
a tension of more than 9,000 lbs. (4 082 kg). This
would damage your vehicle’s frame. This damage
would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty.
If you are using a winch to pull out another vehicle,
follow the winch manufacturer’s guidelines and observe
the following to prevent damage to your vehicle:
• If possible, have your vehicle anchored from the
opposite side of the winch to a solid, immovable
object.
If winching from the front, use both of the rear
recovery loops. If winching from the rear, use both
of the front recovery loops.
Your vehicle is equipped with a front mounted receiver.
• Put your transmission in NEUTRAL (N).
You can use the receiver with a power winch platform
(described later in this section) or with other • Use your regular brakes to hold your vehicle in
accessories. place and block the wheels to keep the vehicle
from moving.
Never use the front mounted receiver to tow a trailer.
You can use the front mounted receiver to tow your
vehicle behind another. See Recreational Vehicle
Towing on page 4-51.
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Notice: Using a power winch with the transmission Loading Your Vehicle
in gear to pull out another vehicle may damage
the transmission. When operating a power winch, It is very important to know how much weight your
always leave the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle
Notice: Driving your vehicle through an automatic
capacity weight and includes the weight of all
car wash with the winch installed, can cause
occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed
damage to your vehicle and the car wash. Always
options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much
remove the winch from your vehicle before using an
weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading
automatic car wash. See Washing Your Vehicle
Information label and the Certification/Tire label.
If you are using a winch to pull out your own vehicle,
follow the winch manufacturer’s guidelines for self
{CAUTION:
recovery and observe the following to prevent damage
to your vehicle: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR),
• Do not self recover your vehicle by wrapping the or either the maximum front or rear Gross
winch cable around an object (such as a pulley Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do,
block or tree) and attaching it back to your vehicle’s parts on your vehicle can break, and it
recovery loops. can change the way your vehicle handles.
• Always attach the winch cable directly to a solid These could cause you to lose control
anchor directly in front of your vehicle to achieve and crash. Also, overloading can shorten
a straight line pull. the life of your vehicle.
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Tire and Loading Information Label The Tire and Loading Information label also shows
the size of the original equipment tires (C) and
the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D).
For more information on tires and inflation see
Tires on page 5-55 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-61.
There is also important loading information on the
vehicle Certification/Tire label. It tells you the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the
front and rear axle. See “Certification/Tire Label”
later in this section.
Label Example
A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information

label is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar).
With the driver’s door open, you will find the
label attached below the door lock post (striker).
The tire and loading information label shows
the number of occupant seating positions (A),
and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in
kilograms and pounds.
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Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight That weight may not safely exceed the
of occupants and cargo should never available cargo and luggage load capacity
exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s calculated in Step 4.
placard.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver from your trailer will be transferred to your
and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
vehicle. this reduces the available cargo and luggage
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver load capacity of your vehicle.
and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-55 for important
4. The resulting figure equals the available information on towing a trailer, towing safety
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. rules and trailering tips.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals
1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
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Example 1 Example 2
Item Description Total Item Description Total

Vehicle Capacity Vehicle Capacity
1,000 lbs 1,000 lbs
A Weight for A Weight for
(453 kg) (453 kg)
Example 1 = Example 2 =
Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant
B Weight 150 lbs 300 lbs (136 kg) B Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (340 kg)
(68 kg) × 2 = (68 kg) × 5 =
C Available Occupant 700 lbs (317 kg) C Available Cargo 250 lbs (113 kg)
and Cargo Weight = Weight =
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Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading
information label for specific information about
your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating
positions. The combined weight of the driver,
passengers and cargo should never exceed your
vehicle’s capacity weight.
Certification/Tire Label
Example 3
Item Description Total

Vehicle Capacity
A Weight for 1,000 lbs
(453 kg)
Example 3 =
Subtract Occupant
B Weight 200 lbs 1,000 lbs
(453 kg)
(91 kg) × 5 =
Available Cargo
C Weight = 0 lbs (0 kg)
A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label is
attached to the rear edge of the driver’s door.
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The label shows the gross weight capacity of your
vehicle. This is called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of {CAUTION:
the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo.
The Certification/Tire label also tells you the Do not load your vehicle any heavier than
maximum weights for the front and rear axles, the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR),
called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). or either the maximum front or rear Gross
To find out the actual loads on your front and rear Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do,
axles, you need to go to a weigh station and parts on your vehicle can break, and it
weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with can change the way your vehicle handles.
this. Be sure to spread out your load equally on These could cause you to lose control
both sides of the centerline. and crash. Also, overloading can shorten
the life of your vehicle.
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the
GAWR for either the front or rear axle.
And, if you do have a heavy load, you should Your warranty does not cover parts or components
spread it out. that fail because of overloading.
The label will help you decide how much cargo
and installed equipment your truck can carry.
Using heavier suspension components to
get added durability might not change your weight
ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load your
vehicle the right way.
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If you put things inside your vehicle — like There is also important loading information for
suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they off-road driving in this manual. See “Loading Your
go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or Vehicle for Off-Road Driving” under Off-Road
turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep Driving on page 4-13.
going.
Add-On Equipment
When you carry removable items, you may need
{CAUTION: to put a limit on how many people you can
carry inside your vehicle. Be sure to weigh your
Things you put inside your vehicle can vehicle before you buy and install the new
strike and injure people in a sudden stop equipment.
or turn, or in a crash. Notice: Overloading your vehicle may cause
• Put things in the cargo area of your damage. Repairs would not be covered by your
vehicle. Try to spread the weight warranty. Do not overload your vehicle.
evenly.
• Never stack heavier things, like Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight
suitcases, inside the vehicle so that Rating (GAWR) of the front or rear axle.
some of them are above the tops of The Cargo Weight Rating (CWR) is the maximum
the seats. weight of the load your vehicle can carry.
• Do not leave an unsecured child It does not include the weight of the people inside.
restraint in your vehicle. But you can figure about 150 lbs (68 kg) for
• When you carry something inside the each seat.
vehicle, secure it whenever you can. The total cargo load must not be more than your
• Do not leave a seat folded down vehicle’s CWR.
unless you need to.
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Towing With the proper preparation and equipment, many
vehicles can be towed in these ways. See “Dinghy
Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following.
Towing Your Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before you
do recreational vehicle towing:
Consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing
service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. • What’s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?
See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s
recommendations.
If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle
for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), • How far will you tow? Some vehicles have
see “Recreational Vehicle Towing” following. restrictions on how far and how long they can tow.
• Do you have the proper towing equipment?
Recreational Vehicle Towing See your dealer or trailering professional for
additional advice and equipment recommendations.
Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle
behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome. • Is your vehicle ready to be towed? Just as you
The two most common types of recreational vehicle would prepare your vehicle for a long trip, you’ll
towing are known as “dinghy towing” (towing your want to make sure your vehicle is prepared to be
vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and “dolly towed. See Before Leaving on a Long Trip on
towing” (towing your vehicle with two wheels on page 4-34.
the ground and two wheels up on a device known as
a “dolly”).
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Dinghy Towing 6. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle
being towed is firmly attached to the towing
Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle: vehicle. You can use your vehicle’s front mounted
1. Shift the transmission to PARK (P). receiver with the proper accessories to tow it.
See “Front Mounted Receiver” under If Your Vehicle
2. Turn the engine off, but leave the ignition in is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 4-39.
ACCESSORY.
7. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY.
3. Firmly set the parking brake.
8. Disconnect the battery if you are going to tow for
4. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the long distances or long periods of time.
tow vehicle.
When towing your vehicle for extended periods of time,
start your vehicle as often as possible to prevent
battery drain. This should only be done when the tow
{CAUTION: vehicle is parked.
Shifting a full-time four-wheel-drive vehicle’s Dolly Towing

transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your
vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in Your vehicle cannot be dolly towed. If you must tow
PARK (P). You or others could be injured. your vehicle behind another, use the dinghy towing
procedure listed previously.
Make sure the parking brake is firmly set
before you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL. Notice: Dolly towing your vehicle will damage
drivetrain components. Do not dolly tow your
vehicle.
5. Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL (N). See
Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-36 for
the proper procedure to select the NEUTRAL
position for your vehicle.
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Selectable Extended Rear Press the height control button to raise the rear of the
vehicle.
Ride Height A light in the button will begin to flash as the rear of the
If your vehicle has this feature it comes as part of the vehicle rises. Once the extended height has been
electronically controlled air suspension system. reached (this may take up to a minute), the warning
light will stop flashing and will stay lit while the vehicle is
The selectable rear ride height allows you to raise the at the extended height.
rear of the vehicle about 2 inches (5 cm) over the normal
ride height. This can be helpful when driving off-road To lower the vehicle to the normal ride height, press the
where you may need more ground clearance to clear button again. The light in the button will flash as the
an obstacle. suspension lowers. When the light in the button stops
flashing and goes out, the suspension has reached
The button that controls this the normal ride height.
feature is located on the
instrument panel to the This feature will lower the vehicle to the normal height if
right of the steering wheel. vehicle speed exceeds 40 mph (64 km/h).
You may also want to use this feature when ascending,
descending or cresting a steep hill as this can help
prevent the rear bumper from dragging on the base of
the hill or prevent the vehicle from grounding out
To use this feature, ensure that the following conditions (high centering) on the crest of the hill.
are met: Do not use this feature when towing a trailer.
• The engine must be running.
• All doors must be fully closed. The suspension will
not raise or lower if a door is open.
• The vehicle speed must be less than 40 mph
(64 km/h). The system will not activate otherwise.
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Electronically Controlled Air Load leveling will not function normally with the
inflater hose attached to the inflator outlet. Remove
Suspension System the hose from the outlet when it is not in use.
See Accessory Inflator on page 5-75.
The electronically controlled air suspension, if equipped,
keeps the rear of your vehicle level under all load Overload and Overheat Protection
conditions. The system maintains the vehicle at the
currently selected ride height. There are two ride Overload protection is designed to protect the air
heights: Normal Ride Height and Extended Ride Height. suspension system and is an indication to the driver that
The Extended Ride Height feature is only available if the vehicle is overloaded.
the vehicle speed is below 40 mph (64 km/h). If the
If the rear suspension remains at a low height, the rear
vehicle is at Extended Ride Height and the speed
axle load has exceeded GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
exceeds 40 mph (64 km/h), the system will automatically
Rating). When the overload protection mode is activated,
return the vehicle to Normal Ride Height. The activation
the compressor operates for about 30 seconds to
and deactivation of the Extended Ride Height feature
one minute without raising the vehicle depending on the
is controlled by a switch on the instrument panel.
amount of overload. This will continue each time the
The system includes a compressor, two height sensors ignition is turned on until the rear axle load is reduced
and two air springs supporting the vehicle. below GAWR. The system may reactivate without
The system is activated when the engine is started and cycling the ignition if some of the excess load is
deactivated when the ignition is returned to OFF. removed.
The engine must be running for the rear of the vehicle If the total rear GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) is
to be raised and the doors must be closed to enable reached, the suspension may be slightly less than level.
a transition between Normal Ride Height and Extended This is normal and does not mean there is a problem
Ride Height. with the air suspension.
You may hear the compressor running whilst the system
is active and you may also hear the release of air
similar to a hissing sound. This is normal.
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In some instances the compressor may stop working Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage
due to being overheated. This is normal. In the instance your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered
of an abnormal overheat condition though the by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow
compressor will stop working and the SERVICE the advice in this part, and see your dealer for
SUSPENSION SYSTEM will be displayed on the DIC. important information about towing a trailer with
See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for your vehicle.
more information. To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle, you
should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that
Towing a Trailer appears later in this section.
Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by
itself. Trailering means changes in handling,
{CAUTION: acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy.
Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and
If you do not use the correct equipment and it has to be used properly.
drive properly, you can lose control when you That is the reason for this part. In it are many
pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules.
heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even Many of these are important for your safety and that of
at all. You and your passengers could be your passengers. So please read this section carefully
seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if you have before you pull a trailer.
followed all the steps in this section. Ask your
dealer for advice and information about towing
a trailer with your vehicle.
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If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer Three important considerations have to do with weight:
If you do, here are some important points: • the weight of the trailer
• There are many different laws, including speed limit • the weight of the trailer tongue
restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure • and the weight on your vehicle’s tires
your rig will be legal, not only where you live
but also where you’ll be driving. A good source for Tow/Haul Mode
this information can be state or provincial police.
• Consider using a sway control. See “Hitches” later Tow/Haul mode is used when using your vehicle to pull a
large or heavy load or trailer. Tow/haul is also useful
in this section.
while pulling a load in rolling terrain, in stop-and-go traffic,
• Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles or when you need improved low-speed control, such as
(800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, when parking. The purpose of the tow/haul mode is to do
axle or other parts could be damaged. the following:
• Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you • Reduce the frequency and improve the predictability
tow a trailer, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) of transmission shifts when pulling a heavy trailer or
and do not make starts at full throttle. This a large or heavy load.
helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle • Provide the same solid shift feel when pulling a
wear in at the heavier loads.
heavy trailer or a large or heavy load as when the
• You can tow in DRIVE (D). You may want to shift vehicle is unloaded.
the transmission to THIRD (3) or, if necessary, a • Improve control of vehicle speed while requiring less
lower gear selection if the transmission shifts
accelerator pedal activity when pulling a heavy trailer
too often (e.g., under heavy loads and/or hilly
or a large or heavy load.
conditions). See “Tow/Haul Mode” following.
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Tow/Haul mode is most effective when the vehicle and Press the button again to turn off Tow/Haul mode.
trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent of the The indicator light on the instrument panel will turn off.
vehicle’s Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). The vehicle will automatically turn off Tow/Haul mode
See “Weight of the Trailer” later in this section. every time it is started.
Driving with Tow/Haul mode activated without a heavy
Press the button on the
load or with no trailer will cause reduced fuel economy
instrument panel to the
and unpleasant engine and transmission driving
right of the steering wheel
characteristics, but will not cause damage.
to enable the tow/haul
mode. Grade Braking
Transmission Grade Braking works in Tow/Haul mode
to automatically downshift the transmission when
the driver is braking. The purpose is to aid in braking or
A light on the instrument maintaining vehicle speeds on down-grades by
panel will illuminate to shifting to a lower gear to utilize engine braking.
indicate that tow/haul
mode has been selected.
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Weight of the Trailer Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the
driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required
How heavy can a trailer safely be? trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional
It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, equipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle
speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight.
how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all Use the following chart to determine how much your
important. It can also depend on any special equipment vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehicle model and
that you have on your vehicle, and the amount of tongue options.
weight the vehicle can carry. See “Weight of the Trailer
Tongue” later in this section for more information.
Engine Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight **GCWR

6.2L V8 (SUV) 3.73 8,200 lbs (3 720 kg) 15,000 lbs (6 804 kg)
6.2L V8 (SUT)* 3.73 8,200 lbs (3 720 kg) 15,000 lbs (6 804 kg)
*Sport utility truck (SUT) models are neither designed nor intended to tow 5th wheel or gooseneck trailers.
**The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) in the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and
trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions. The GCWR for your vehicle should not be
exceeded.
Ask your dealer/retailer for our trailering information or

advice, or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices.
See Customer Assistance Offices on page 7-5 for
more information.
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Weight of the Trailer Tongue
The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight
to measure because it affects the total gross weight of
your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes
the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in
it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. If you
have a lot of options, equipment, passengers or cargo in
your vehicle, it will reduce the tongue weight your vehicle
can carry, which will also reduce the trailer weight your
vehicle can tow. If you will tow a trailer, you must add the
tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be
carrying that weight, too. See Loading Your Vehicle on
page 4-44 for more information about your vehicle’s The trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent to
maximum load capacity. 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B), up to
a maximum of 600 lbs (272 kg) with a weight carrying
hitch. The trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent
to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B), up
to a maximum of 1,000 lbs (454 kg) with a weight
distributing hitch.
Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for
your vehicle. Choose the shortest hitch extension that will
position the hitch ball closest to the vehicle. This will help
reduce the effect of trailer tongue weight on the rear axle.
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Your spare tire carrier is behind the tailgate. If your Consider the following example:
hitch extension is too short, the spare tire may interfere A vehicle model base weight is 5,500 lbs (2 495 kg);
with trailer coupling or trailer tongue jack operation 2,800 lbs (1 270 kg) at the front axle and 2,700 lbs
on some types of trailers. (1 225 kg) at the rear axle. It has a GVWR of 7,200 lbs
After you have loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and (3 266 kg), a RGAWR of 4,000 lbs (1 814 kg) and a
then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) of 14,000 lbs
proper. If they are not, you may be able to get them right (6 350 kg). The trailer rating should be:
simply by moving some items around in the trailer.
Trailering may also be limited by the vehicle’s ability to
carry tongue weight. Tongue weight cannot cause
the vehicle to exceed the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle Weight
Rating). The effect of additional weight may reduce
your trailering capacity more than the total of the
additional weight.
You can expect tongue weight to be at least 10 percent of
trailer weight (850 lbs (386 kg)) and because the weight
is applied well behind the rear axle, the effect on the rear
axle will be greater than just the weight itself, as much as
1.5 times as much. The weight at the rear axle could be
850 lbs (386 kg) X 1.5 = 1,275 lbs (578 kg). Since the
rear axle already weighs 2,700 lbs (1 225 kg), adding
1,275 lbs (578 kg) brings the total to 3,975 lbs (1 803 kg).
This is very close to, but within the limit for RGAWR as
well. The vehicle is set to trailer up to 8,500 lbs (3 856 kg).
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But let’s say your specific vehicle is equipped with some The effect of tongue weight is about 1.5 times the actual
of the latest options and you have a front seat passenger weight. Dividing the 900 lbs (408 kg) by 1.5 leaves you
and two rear seat passengers with some luggage and with being able to handle only 600 lbs (272 kg) of tongue
gear in the vehicle as well. You may add 300 lbs (136 kg) weight. Since tongue weight is usually at least 10 percent
to the front axle weight and 400 lbs (181 kg) to the rear of total loaded trailer weight, you can expect that the
axle weight. Your vehicle now weighs: largest trailer your vehicle can properly handle is
6,000 lbs (2 721 kg).
It is important that you make sure your vehicle does not
exceed any of its ratings — GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR,
Maximum Trailer Rating or Tongue Weight. The only way
to be sure you are not exceeding any of these ratings is to
weigh your vehicle and trailer.
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires

Weight is still below 7,200 lbs (3 266 kg) and you may Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper
think that you should subtract 700 additional pounds limit for cold tires. You will find these numbers on
(318 kg) from your trailering capacity to stay within the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver’s
GCWR limits. Your maximum trailer would only be door or see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-44.
7,800 lbs (3 538 kg). You may go further and think you Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your
must limit tongue weight to less than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) vehicle, or the GAWR, including the weight of the
to avoid exceeding GVWR. But, you must still consider trailer tongue. If you use a weight distributing hitch,
the effect on the rear axle. Because your rear axle now make sure you don’t go over the rear axle limit before
weighs 3,100 lbs (1 406 kg), you can only put 900 lbs you apply the weight distribution spring bars.
(408 kg) on the rear axle without exceeding RGAWR.
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Hitches If you will be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will
weigh more than 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) be sure to use a
It is important to have the correct hitch equipment. properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway
Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads control of the proper size. This equipment is very
are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. important for proper vehicle loading and good handling
when driving. You should always use a sway control
Weight-Distributing Hitches and Weight if your trailer will weigh more than these limits. You can
Carrying Hitches ask a hitch dealer/retailer about sway controls.
Safety Chains
You should always attach chains between your vehicle
and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue
of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting
the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Always
leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig.
Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.
Trailer Brakes
If your trailer weighs more than 2,000 lbs (900 kg)
loaded, then it needs its own brakes – and they must be
adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions
for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able to install,
(A) Body-to-Ground Distance (B) Front of Vehicle adjust and maintain them properly.
When using a weight-distributing hitch, the hitch must be

adjusted so that the distance (A) remains the same both
before and after coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle.
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Driving with a Trailer Following Distance
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as
Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer.
know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling This can help you avoid situations that require
and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And heavy braking and sudden turns.
always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is
now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as Passing
your vehicle is by itself.
You will need more passing distance up ahead when
Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and you’re towing a trailer. Because you are a good deal
attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, longer, you will need to go much farther beyond the
tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then
apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working. This lets you check your Backing Up
electrical connection at the same time. Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
brakes are still working. hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible,
have someone guide you.
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Making Turns Driving On Grades
Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
could cause the trailer to come in contact with the down a long or steep downgrade. If you do not shift down,
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid you might have to use your brakes so much that they
making very sharp turns while trailering. would get hot and no longer work well.
When you are turning with a trailer, make wider turns You can tow in DRIVE (D). You may want to shift the
than normal. Do this so your trailer will not strike transmission to THIRD (3) or, if necessary, a lower gear
soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. selection if the transmission shifts too often (e.g., under
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in heavy loads and/or hilly conditions).
advance. You may also want to activate the tow/haul mode if the
transmission shifts too often. See “Tow/Haul Mode”
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer earlier.
The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades,
you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower
the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers temperature than at normal altitudes. If you turn your
you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop. engine off immediately after towing at high altitude on
steep uphill grades, your vehicle may show signs similar
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument to engine overheating. To avoid this, let the engine run
panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer while parked (preferably on level ground) with the
are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind automatic transmission in PARK (P) for a few minutes
you are seeing your signal when they are not. It is before turning the engine off. If you do get the overheat
important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer warning, see Engine Overheating on page 5-27.
bulbs are still working.
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Parking on Hills When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down
{CAUTION: while you:
• start your engine,
You really should not park your vehicle, with a
• shift into a gear, and
trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes
wrong, your rig could start to move. People • release the parking brake.
can be injured, and both your vehicle and the 2. Let up on the brake pedal.
trailer can be damaged. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here is chocks.
how to do it:
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
1. Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into
PARK (P) yet. Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more
wheels. on this. Things that are especially important in trailer
operation are automatic transmission fluid (do not
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system
regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. and brake system. Each of these is covered in this
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly.
parking brake and shift into PARK (P). If you are trailering, it is a good idea to review these
sections before you start your trip.
5. Release the regular brakes.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts
are tight.
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Trailer Wiring Harness The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer
circuits:
Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness • Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal
Package
• Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal
• Brown: Taillamps
• White: Ground
• Light Green: Back-up Lamps
• Red/Black: Battery Feed*
• Dark Blue: Trailer Brake*
*There is a location in the Underhood Fuse Block for
Your vehicle is equipped with the seven-wire trailer these circuits, but they are not connected. They should
towing harness. This harness with a seven-pin universal be connected, and proper fuses installed, by your
trailer connector is attached to a bracket on the hitch dealer/retailer or a qualified service center.
platform.
If you are charging a remote (non-vehicle) battery, press
the Tow/Haul mode button located at the end of the shift
lever. This will boost the vehicle system voltage and
properly charge the battery.
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Electric Brake Control Wiring Trailer Recommendations
Provisions You must subtract your hitch loads from the Cargo
These wiring provisions are included with your vehicle Weight Rating (CWR). CWR is the maximum weight of
as part of the trailer wiring package. These provisions the load your vehicle can carry. It doesn’t include the
are for an electric brake controller. The instrument panel weight of the people inside, but you can figure about
contains blunt cut wires near the data link connector 150 lbs. (68 kg) for each seat. The total cargo load must
for the trailer brake controller. The harness contains the not be more than your vehicles CWR.
following wires: Weigh your vehicle with your trailer attached, so that
• Dark Blue: Brake Signal to Trailer Connector you won’t go over the GVWR or GAWR. If you are using
a weight-distributing hitch, weigh the vehicle without
• Red/Black: Battery the spring bars in place.
• Light Blue/White: Brake Switch You’ll get the best performance if you spread out the
• White: Ground weight of your load the right way, and if you choose the
correct hitch and trailer brakes.
It should be installed by your dealer/retailer or a
qualified service center. For more information see Towing a Trailer on page 4-55.
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✍ NOTES
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Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
Service ............................................................5-3 Overheated Engine Protection
Accessories and Modifications ..........................5-3 Operating Mode .........................................5-28
California Proposition 65 Warning .....................5-3 Cooling System ............................................5-29
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements .....5-4 Engine Fan Noise .........................................5-33
Doing Your Own Service Work .........................5-4 Power Steering Fluid .....................................5-34
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Windshield Washer Fluid ................................5-35
Your Vehicle ..............................................5-4 Brakes ........................................................5-36
Fuel ................................................................5-5 Battery ........................................................5-39
Gasoline Octane ............................................5-5 Jump Starting ...............................................5-40
Gasoline Specifications ....................................5-5 Rear Axle .......................................................5-45
California Fuel ...............................................5-5 Four-Wheel Drive ............................................5-46
Additives .......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries ...............................5-6 Front Axle ......................................................5-47
Filling the Tank ..............................................5-7 Bulb Replacement ..........................................5-48
Filling a Portable Fuel Container .......................5-9 Halogen Bulbs ..............................................5-48
Checking Things Under the Hood .....................5-9 Headlamps ..................................................5-48
Hood Release ..............................................5-10 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ..............5-49
Engine Compartment Overview .......................5-12 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................5-50
Engine Oil ...................................................5-13 Roof Marker Lamps ......................................5-50
Engine Oil Life System ..................................5-16 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ................................5-18 Back-up Lamps .........................................5-51
Automatic Transmission Fluid .........................5-21 Replacement Bulbs .......................................5-53
Engine Coolant .............................................5-24 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ..............5-54
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ..................5-26 Tires ..............................................................5-55
Engine Overheating .......................................5-27 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...................................5-56
Tire Terminology and Definitions .....................5-58
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Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
Inflation - Tire Pressure .................................5-61 Speaker Covers ..........................................5-103
Tire Pressure Monitor System .........................5-62 Care of Safety Belts ....................................5-103
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation .....................5-64 Weatherstrips .............................................5-103
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...........................5-67 Washing Your Vehicle ..................................5-103
When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-69 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....................5-104
Buying New Tires .........................................5-70 Finish Care ................................................5-104
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-72 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades .......5-105
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-72 Aluminum Wheels .......................................5-106
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-74 Tires .........................................................5-106
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-74 Sheet Metal Damage ...................................5-106
Tire Chains ..................................................5-75 Finish Damage ...........................................5-107
Accessory Inflator .........................................5-76 Underbody Maintenance ...............................5-107
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-78 Chemical Paint Spotting ...............................5-107
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-78 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................5-108
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools (SUT) .......5-80 Vehicle Identification .....................................5-109
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools (SUV) .......5-84 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ................5-109
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Service Parts Identification Label ...................5-109
Spare Tire ................................................5-88
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (SUT) ...5-94 Electrical System ..........................................5-110
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (SUV) ...5-96 Add-On Electrical Equipment .........................5-110
Spare Tire ...................................................5-99 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...............................5-110
Power Windows and Other Power Options ......5-110
Appearance Care ..........................................5-100 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ..........................5-110
Interior Cleaning .........................................5-100 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ........................5-111
Fabric/Carpet ..............................................5-101 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..............5-112
Leather ......................................................5-102 Underhood Fuse Block ................................5-113
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-117
Surfaces .................................................5-102
Wood Panels ..............................................5-103
5-2
Service Accessories and Modifications
For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer. When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added to
You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and your vehicle they can affect your vehicle’s performance
supported service people. and safety, including such things as, airbags, braking,
stability, ride and handling, emissions systems,
Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like
antilock brakes, traction control and stability control.
Some of these accessories could even cause
malfunction or damage not covered by warranty.
GM Accessories are designed to complement and
function with other systems on your vehicle. Your GM
dealer/retailer can accessorize your vehicle using
genuine GM Accessories. When you go to your GM
dealer/retailer and ask for GM Accessories, you will know
that GM-trained and supported service technicians will
perform the work using genuine GM Accessories.
Also, see Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 1-75.
California Proposition 65 Warning

Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or
emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems
(including some inside the vehicle), many fluids, and
some component wear by-products contain and/or emit
these chemicals.
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California Perchlorate Materials If you want to do some of your own service work, you
should use the proper service manual. It tells you much
Requirements more about how to service your vehicle than this
manual can. To order the proper service manual, see
Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag
Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15.
initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries
contained in remote keyless entry transmitters, may Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting
contain perchlorate materials. Special handling may be to do your own service work, see Servicing Your
necessary. For additional information, see Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-75.
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list
the mileage and the date of any service work you
Doing Your Own Service Work perform. See Maintenance Record on page 6-16.
{CAUTION: Adding Equipment to the Outside

of Your Vehicle
You can be injured and your vehicle could be Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can
damaged if you try to do service work on a affect the airflow around it. This can cause wind
vehicle without knowing enough about it. noise and can affect fuel economy and windshield
• Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, washer performance. Check with your dealer/retailer
experience, the proper replacement parts, before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
and tools before you attempt any vehicle
maintenance task.
• Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, and
other fasteners. English and metric
fasteners can be easily confused. If you
use the wrong fasteners, parts can later
break or fall off. You could be hurt.
5-4
Fuel Gasoline Specifications
Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM
the proper maintenance of your vehicle. To help keep specification D 4814 in the United States or
the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle CAN/CGSB-3.5 or 3.511 in Canada. Some gasolines
performance, we recommend the use of gasoline contain an octane-enhancing additive called
advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
We recommend against the use of gasolines
containing MMT. See Additives on page 5-6 for
Gasoline Octane additional information.
Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane
rating of 91 or higher. You can also use regular California Fuel
unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, but
If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions
your vehicle’s acceleration could be slightly reduced,
Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that
and you might notice a slight audible knocking
meet California specifications. See the underhood
noise, commonly referred to as spark knock. If the
emission control label. If this fuel is not available
octane is less than 87, you might notice a heavy
in states adopting California emissions standards,
knocking noise when you drive. If this occurs, use a
your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting
gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as
federal specifications, but emission control system
possible. Otherwise, you could damage the engine.
performance might be affected. The malfunction
If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher
indicator lamp could turn on and your vehicle might fail
and you hear heavy knocking, the engine needs service.
a smog-check test. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp
on page 3-42. If this occurs, return to your authorized
dealer/retailer for diagnosis. If it is determined that
the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs
might not be covered by your warranty.
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Additives Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions can contain an octane-enhancing additive
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
are now required to contain additives that help prevent (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline
engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing whether the fuel contains MMT. We recommend against
the emission control system to work properly. In most the use of such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can
cases, you should not have to add anything to the fuel. reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of
However, some gasolines contain only the minimum the emission control system could be affected.
amount of additive required to meet U.S. Environmental The malfunction indicator lamp might turn on. If this
Protection Agency regulations. To help keep fuel injectors occurs, return to your dealer/retailer for service.
and intake valves clean, or if your vehicle experiences
problems due to dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline
that is advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. Also, Fuels in Foreign Countries
your dealer/retailer has additives that will help correct and If you plan on driving in another country outside the
prevent most deposit-related problems. United States or Canada, the proper fuel might be hard
Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel
ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available in not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly
your area. We recommend that you use these gasolines, repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not
if they comply with the specifications described earlier. be covered by your warranty.
However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or
more than 10% ethanol must not be used in vehicles that contact a major oil company that does business in the
were not designed for those fuels. country where you will be driving.
Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that
contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing
methanol. It can corrode metal parts in the fuel
system and also damage plastic and rubber parts.
That damage would not be covered under your
warranty.
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Filling the Tank The fuel cap is located on
the driver’s side of the
vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can
cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to
you and others, read and follow all the
instructions on the pump island. Turn off your
engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke
if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Do not use cellular phones. Keep sparks, Open the door to access the fuel cap. To remove the
flames, and smoking materials away from fuel. fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. While refueling,
Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when let the fuel cap hang by the tether, if it has one.
refueling your vehicle. This is against the law
in some places. Do not re-enter the vehicle
while pumping fuel. Keep children away from
the fuel pump; never let children pump fuel.
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The TIGHTEN GAS CAP message will be displayed on
the Driver Information Center (DIC) if the fuel cap is
{CAUTION: not properly installed. See DIC Warnings and Messages
Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel
cap too quickly. If you spill fuel and then
something ignites it, you could be badly burned. {CAUTION:
This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full,
and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not
cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop. remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by
Then unscrew the cap all the way. shutting off the pump or by notifying the
station attendant. Leave the area immediately.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overfill the
tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get
pumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel the right type. Your dealer/retailer can get one
from painted surfaces as soon as possible. for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit
See Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-103. properly. This may cause your malfunction indicator
When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise lamp to light and may damage your fuel tank and
until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. emissions system. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp
The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap on page 3-42.
has been left off or improperly installed. This would
allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-42.
5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under
the Hood
{CAUTION:
Never fill a portable fuel container while it is {CAUTION:
in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge
from the container can ignite the fuel vapor. Things that burn can get on hot engine parts
You can be badly burned and your vehicle and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel,
damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and
you and others: other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or
• Dispense fuel only into approved others could be burned. Be careful not to drop
containers. or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.
• Do not fill a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed, or
on any surface other than the ground.
• Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the
inside of the fill opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the filling is complete.
• Do not smoke while pumping fuel.
• Do not use a cellular phone while
pumping fuel.
5-9
Hood Release 2. Pull the handle with
this symbol on it. It is
To open the hood, do the following: located inside the
vehicle to the lower
left of the steering
column.
1. Release both hood side latches.
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Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on
properly. To close the hood, do the following:
1. Hold up the hood a few inches from the closed
position and then let it go so that it has enough
force to engage the hood latch.
2. Pull up on the assist handles to be sure that the
hood is latched.
3. Latch both hood side latches.
3. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull the

assist handles toward you to lift the hood.
4. Pull the hood open until it is supported by the
cables.
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Engine Compartment Overview
When you open the hood on the 6.2L V8 engine here is what you will see:
5-12
A. Coolant Surge Tank. See Cooling System on K. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on
page 5-29 and Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap page 5-40.
on page 5-26. L. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid” under
B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter and Air Filter Restriction Brakes on page 5-36.
Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter M. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block
on page 5-18. on page 5-113.
C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding N. Battery. See Battery on page 5-39.
Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid
on page 5-35.
D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”
Engine Oil
under Engine Oil on page 5-13.
Checking Engine Oil
E. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
under Engine Oil on page 5-13. It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you
F. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18. must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
G. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick. See The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
“Checking the Fluid Level” under Automatic See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12
Transmission Fluid on page 5-21. for the location of the engine oil dipstick.
H. Engine Cooling Fan. See Cooling System on 1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes
page 5-29. to drain back into the oil pan. If you do not do this,
I. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (GND). See Jump the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
Starting on page 5-40. 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel
J. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Out of View). or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it
See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-34. again, keeping the tip down, and check the level.
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When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment
Overview on page 5-12
for the location of the
engine oil fill cap.
If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip

of the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the
recommended oil. This section explains what kind Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in
of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the
see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-117. way back in when you are through.
Notice: Do not add too much oil. If the engine

has so much oil that the oil level gets above the
cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating
range, the engine could be damaged.
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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use These numbers on an oil container show its
viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity
oils such as SAE 20W-50.
• Oils meeting these
requirements should
have the starburst
symbol on the container.
This symbol indicates
that the oil has
been certified by the
American Petroleum
Institute (API).
Look for this information on the oil container, and

use only those oils that are identified as meeting
GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst
symbol on the front of the oil container.
Look for three things: Notice: Use only engine oil identified as meeting
GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American
• GM6094M Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines
Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GM starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended
Standard GM6094M. Look for and use only an oil oil can result in engine damage not covered by
that meets GM Standard GM6094M. your warranty.
• SAE 5W-30
As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best
for your vehicle.
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If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the When the system has calculated that oil life has been
temperature falls below −20°F (−29°C), it is diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is
recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30 necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message
synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. Both provide easier will come on. See DIC Warnings and Messages on
cold starting and better protection for the engine at page 3-56. Change the oil as soon as possible within the
extremely low temperatures. next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you
are driving under the best conditions, the oil life system
Engine Oil Additives might not indicate that an oil change is necessary for
over a year. However, the engine oil and filter must be
Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils changed at least once a year and at this time the
with the starburst symbol that meet GM Standard system must be reset. Your dealer/retailer has trained
GM6094M are all you need for good performance and service people who will perform this work using genuine
engine protection. parts and reset the system. It is also important to
check the oil regularly and keep it at the proper level.
Engine Oil Life System If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change
the oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last oil
When to Change Engine Oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever
the oil is changed.
Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know
when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based
on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not
on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage
at which an oil change will be indicated can vary
considerably. For the oil life system to work properly,
you must reset the system every time the oil is changed.
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How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System What to Do with Used Oil
The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be
change the engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer.
Whenever the oil is changed, reset the system so it Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean
can calculate when the next oil change is required. your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good
If a situation occurs where you change the oil prior to a hand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing or
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message being turned rags containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer’s
on, reset the system. warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.
Always reset the engine oil life to 100% after every oil Used oil can be a threat to the environment. If you
change. It will not reset itself. To reset the Engine change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from the
Oil Life System: filter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by putting it
1. Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers,
or into streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by
2. Press and hold the SET/RESET button on the DIC taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have
for more than five seconds. The oil life will change a problem properly disposing of used oil, ask your
to 100%. dealer/retailer, a service station, or a local recycling
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes center for help.
back on when you start your vehicle, the Engine Oil Life
System has not reset. Repeat the procedure.
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment
engine air cleaner/filter and
the air filter restriction
indicator, if equipped.
When to Inspect the Engine

Air Cleaner/Filter
If your vehicle is equipped with an air filter restriction
indicator, it lets you know when the engine air cleaner/
Notice: If you spray water into the engine air filter needs to be replaced. On vehicles with a restriction
cleaner/filter intake and water enters the engine air indicator, you should inspect the air filter restriction
cleaner/filter housing, as shown in the illustration, indicator at every oil change and replace the engine air
you could damage your vehicle’s engine. The repairs cleaner/filter when the indicator tells you to.
would not be covered by your warranty. Do not
spray water into the engine air cleaner/filter intake On vehicles without an air filter restriction indicator, you
and/or housing. should inspect the air cleaner/filter at every oil change
and replace it at the first oil change after 100,000 miles
(160 000 km). See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4
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How to Inspect the Engine Inspecting the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Air Cleaner/Filter and Resetting the Air Filter Restriction
Indicator
Vehicles With an Air Filter
Restriction Indicator
Locate the air filter restriction indicator on the engine
air duct. When the indicator turns black or is in the
red/orange change zone, replace the filter and reset the
indicator. See “Inspecting the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
and Resetting the Air Filter Restriction Indicator” later in
this section for further instructions.
Vehicles Without an Air Filter
Restriction Indicator
To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove it from the
vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust
and dirt. If the engine air cleaner/filter remains caked
with dirt, a new filter is required. See “Inspecting the
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter and Resetting the Air Filter 1. Loosen the screws on the engine air cleaner/filter
Restriction Indicator” later in this section for further cover.
instructions.
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7. Reset the air filter restriction indicator, if equipped,
by pressing the top button on the indicator.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the air filter
restriction indicator, refer to the Maintenance
Schedule to determine when to replace the engine
air cleaner/filter. See Additional Required Services
on page 6-6.
{CAUTION:
Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter
off can cause you or others to be burned.
The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps
2. Lift the cover upward and set it aside. to stop flames if the engine backfires. If it is
not there and the engine backfires, you could
3. Pull the air cleaner/filter up and out from the air be burned. Do not drive with it off, and be
cleaner housing. Care should be taken to dislodge
careful working on the engine with the air
as little dirt as possible.
cleaner/filter off.
4. Clean the air cleaner/filter sealing surfaces and
the housing.
5. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire
can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can
6. Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws. easily get into your engine, which will damage
it. Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when
you are driving.
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Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change Automatic
Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage
Transmission Fluid your transmission. Too much can mean that some
It is usually not necessary to check the transmission of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine
fluid level. The only reason for fluid loss is a parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire.
transmission leak or overheating the transmission. If you Too little fluid could cause the transmission to
suspect a small leak, then use the following checking overheat. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you
procedures to check the fluid level. However, if there is check your transmission fluid.
a large leak, then it may be necessary to have the Before checking the fluid level, prepare your vehicle
vehicle towed to a dealer/retailer service department and as follows:
have it repaired before driving the vehicle further.
1. Start the engine and park your vehicle on a level
Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic transmission surface. Keep the engine running.
fluid may damage your vehicle, and the damages 2. Apply the parking brake and place the shift lever
may not be covered by your warranty. Always in PARK (P).
use the automatic transmission fluid listed in
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift
lever through each gear range, pausing for about
Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in the three seconds in each range. Then, move the
Maintenance Schedule. See Scheduled Maintenance on shift lever back to PARK (P).
page 6-4. Be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. 4. Allow the engine to idle (500 – 800 rpm) for at least
one minute. Slowly release the brake pedal.
5. Keep the engine running and press the Trip/Fuel
button or trip odometer reset stem until TRANS
TEMP (Transmission Temperature) displays on the
Driver Information Center (DIC).
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6. Using the TRANS TEMP reading, determine and 3. Install the dipstick by pushing it back in all the way,
perform the appropriate check procedure. If the wait three seconds, and then pull it back out again.
TRANS TEMP reading is not within the required 4. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower
temperature ranges, allow the vehicle to cool, level. Repeat the check procedure to verify the
or operate the vehicle until the appropriate reading.
transmission fluid temperature is reached.
Cold Check Procedure
Use this procedure only as a reference to determine
if the transmission has enough fluid to be operated
safely until a hot check procedure can be made.
The hot check procedure is the most accurate method
to check the fluid level. Perform the hot check procedure
at the first opportunity. Use this cold check procedure
to check fluid level when the transmission temperature
is between 80°F and 90°F (27°C and 32°C).
1. Locate the transmission dipstick at the rear of the
engine compartment, on the passenger side of the 5. If the fluid level is below the COLD check band,
vehicle. add only enough fluid as necessary to bring the
The dipstick handle has level into the COLD band. It does not take
this graphic. See Engine much fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5L).
Compartment Overview Do not overfill.
on page 5-12 for more
information. 6. Perform a hot check at the first opportunity after
the transmission reaches a normal operating
temperature between 160°F to 200°F (71°C to 93°C).
7. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the
2. Flip the handle up, and then pull out the dipstick dipstick back in all the way, then flip the handle
and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. down to lock the dipstick in place.
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Hot Check Procedure 4. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower
level. Repeat the check procedure to verify the
Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level reading.
when the transmission fluid temperature is between
160°F and 200°F (71°C and 93°C).
The hot check is the most accurate method to check the
fluid level. The hot check should be performed at the
first opportunity in order to verify the cold check.
The fluid level rises as fluid temperature increases, so it
is important to ensure the transmission temperature
is within range.
1. Locate the transmission dipstick at the rear of the
engine compartment, on the passenger side of
the vehicle.
The dipstick handle has
this graphic. See Engine 5. Safe operating level is within the HOT cross hatch
Compartment Overview band on the dipstick. If the fluid level is not within
on page 5-12 for more the HOT band, and the transmission temperature is
information. between 160°F and 200°F (71°C and 93°C), add
or drain fluid as necessary to bring the level into
the HOT band. If the fluid level is low, add only
enough fluid to bring the level into the HOT band.
It does not take much fluid, generally less than
2. Flip the handle up, and then pull out the dipstick
one pint (0.5L). Do not overfill.
and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel.
6. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the
3. Install the dipstick by pushing it back in all the way,
dipstick back in all the way, then flip the handle
wait three seconds, and then pull it back out again.
down to lock the dipstick in place.
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Consistency of Readings A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL® coolant will:
Always check the fluid level at least twice using the
procedures described. Consistency (repeatable • Give freezing protection down to −34°F (−37°C).
readings) is important to maintaining proper fluid level. • Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
If fluid is added, it may take 15 minutes or longer to
obtain an accurate reading because of residual • Protect against rust and corrosion.
fluid draining down the dipstick tube. If inconsistent • Help keep the proper engine temperature.
readings persist, check the transmission breather to be
sure it is clean and not clogged. If readings are still • Let the warning lights and gages work as they
inconsistent, contact your dealer/retailer. should.
Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL® may
Engine Coolant cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator
corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant may
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with require changing sooner, at the first maintenance
DEX-COOL® engine coolant. This coolant is designed service after each 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or
to remain in your vehicle for five years or 150,000 miles 24 months, whichever occurs first. Any repairs
(240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only would not be covered by your warranty. Always use
DEX-COOL® extended life coolant. DEX-COOL® (silicate-free) coolant in your vehicle.
The following explains your cooling system and how to
add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem
with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on
page 5-27.
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What Kind of Coolant to Use Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture,
your engine could overheat and be badly damaged.
Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and The repair cost would not be covered by your
one-half DEX-COOL® coolant which will not damage warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze
aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do and crack the engine, radiator, heater core, and
not need to add anything else. other parts.
If you have to add coolant more than four times a year,
have your dealer check your cooling system.
{CAUTION:
Notice: If you use extra inhibitors and/or additives
in your vehicle’s cooling system, you could
Adding only plain water to your cooling damage your vehicle. Use only the proper mixture
system can be dangerous. Plain water, or of the engine coolant listed in this manual for
some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil the cooling system. See Recommended Fluids and
before the proper coolant mixture will. Your Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information.
vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the
proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the
wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot
but you would not get the overheat warning.
Your engine could catch fire and you or others
could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and DEX-COOL® coolant.
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Checking Coolant Adding Coolant
The coolant surge tank is If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL®
located in the engine coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the
compartment on the engine is cool.
passenger’s side of the
vehicle. See Engine
Compartment Overview on {CAUTION:
page 5-12 for more
information on location.
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.
{CAUTION: When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is

hand-tight and fully seated.
Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed,
badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur.
cap — even a little — when the engine and Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured.
radiator are hot. The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully
installed on the coolant surge tank. See Engine
Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more
The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your information on location.
engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the
FULL COLD mark.
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Engine Overheating
You will find a coolant temperature gage on your
vehicle’s instrument panel. See Engine Coolant
Temperature Gage on page 3-40. If you keep driving when the vehicles engine
is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire.
In addition, you will find an ENGINE OVERHEATED
IDLE ENGINE and an ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED You or others could be badly burned. Stop
message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) on your engine if it overheats, and get out of the
the instrument panel. See DIC Warnings and Messages vehicle until the engine is cool.
on page 3-56. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Mode on page 5-28 for information on driving
to a safe place in an emergency.
{CAUTION: Notice: If your engine catches fire because you

keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can
Steam from an overheated engine can burn be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not
you badly, even if you just open the hood. be covered by your warranty. See Overheated
Stay away from the engine if you see or hear Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-28
steam coming from it. Turn it off and get for information on driving to a safe place in an
everyone away from the vehicle until it cools emergency.
down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or
coolant before you open the hood.
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If No Steam Is Coming From If there is still no sign of steam, push down the
accelerator until the engine speed is about twice as fast
Your Engine as normal idle speed for at least three minutes while
The ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE message, you are parked. If you still have the warning, turn off the
along with a low coolant condition, can indicate a engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it
serious problem. cools down. Also, see “Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode” later in this section.
If you get an engine overheat warning, but see or hear
no steam, the problem may not be too serious. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service
Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: help right away.
• Climb a long hill on a hot day.
• Stop after high-speed driving. Overheated Engine Protection
• Idle for long periods in traffic. Operating Mode
• Tow a trailer. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-55. If an overheated engine condition exists and the
If you get the ENGINE COOLANT HOT message with ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED message is displayed,
no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: an overheat protection mode which alternates firing
1. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In this
speed and open the windows as necessary. mode, you will notice a loss in power and engine
performance. This operating mode allows your vehicle
2. If you are in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); to be driven to a safe place in an emergency. Driving
otherwise, shift to the highest gear while extended miles (km) and/or towing a trailer in the
driving — DRIVE (D). overheat protection mode should be avoided.
If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can
Notice: After driving in the overheated engine
drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes.
protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage,
If the warning does not come back on, you can drive
allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair.
normally.
The engine oil will be severely degraded. Repair the
If the warning continues and you have not stopped, pull cause of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil
over, stop, and park your vehicle right away. life system. See Engine Oil on page 5-13.
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Cooling System
When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what {CAUTION:
you will see:
An electric fan under the hood can start up
and injure you even when the engine is not
running. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away
from any underhood electric fan.
If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling,

do not do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle
should be parked on a level surface. Check the
coolant level after the system cools down. Some amount
of coolant may be lost due to overheating.
A. Coolant Surge Tank

B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
C. Engine Cooling Fan
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The coolant level should be at or above the FULL If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again.
COLD mark. If it is not, you may have a leak at the The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle
pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal
radiator, water pump, or somewhere else in the cooling down. If it does not, your vehicle needs service.
system. Turn off the engine.
Notice: Engine damage from running your engine
without coolant is not covered by your warranty.
{CAUTION: See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
on page 5-28 for information on driving to a safe
Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine place in an emergency.
parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL® may
If you do, you can be burned. cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator
Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could
run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That require changing sooner, at 30,000 miles (50 000 km)
or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Any repairs
could cause an engine fire, and you could be
would not be covered by the warranty. Always
burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the use DEX-COOL® (silicate-free) coolant in the vehicle.
vehicle.
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank {CAUTION:
If you have not found a problem yet, check to see if
coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible Adding only plain water to the cooling system
but the coolant level is not at or above the FULL COLD can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other
mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the
and DEX-COOL® coolant at the coolant surge tank, proper coolant mixture will. The vehicle’s
but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant coolant warning system is set for the proper
surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it.
coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong
See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for more information.
mixture, the engine could get too hot but you
If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant would not get the overheat warning. The
as follows: engine could catch fire and you or others
could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and DEX-COOL® coolant.
{CAUTION:
Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack
system can blow out and burn you badly. They the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator Use the recommended coolant and the proper
pressure cap — even a little — they can come coolant mixture.
out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the
cooling system, including the radiator pressure
cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and
radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have
to turn the pressure cap.
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{CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.
1. Locate the coolant

surge tank pressure
cap that has this label.
4. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture,

to the FULL COLD mark.
2. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure

cap when the cooling system, including the coolant
surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator
hose, are no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap
slowly counterclockwise about one full turn.
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss
means there is still some pressure left.
3. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and
remove it.
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Engine Fan Noise
If your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan, when
the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide
more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving
conditions, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is
not fully engaged. This improves fuel economy and
reduces fan noise. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer
towing, and/or high outside temperatures, the fan
speed increases as the clutch more fully engages, so
you may hear an increase in fan noise. This is normal
and should not be mistaken as the transmission slipping
or making extra shifts. It is merely the cooling system
functioning properly. The fan will slow down when
additional cooling is not required and the clutch
disengages.
5. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start
You may also hear this fan noise when you start the
the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper
engine. It will go away as the fan clutch partially
radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine
disengages.
cooling fan.
By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant If your vehicle has electric cooling fans, you may hear
surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add the fans spinning at low speed during most everyday
more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank driving. The fans may turn off if no cooling is required.
until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing, and/or
high outside temperatures, or if you are operating your
6. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the air conditioning system, the fans may change to
pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. high speed and you may hear an increase in fan noise.
7. Verify coolant level after engine is shut off and the This is normal and indicates that the cooling system
coolant is cold. If necessary, repeat coolant fill is functioning properly. The fans will change to low
procedure steps 1 through 7. speed when additional cooling is no longer required.
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Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid
See Engine Compartment To check the power steering fluid, do the following:
Overview on page 5-12 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment
for reservoir location. cool down.
2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean.
3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a
clean rag.
4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
5. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level
on the dipstick.
The level should be at the FULL COLD mark.
If necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the
When to Check Power Steering Fluid level up to the mark.
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid
unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or What to Use
you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system To determine what kind of fluid to use, see
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
and repaired. Always use the proper fluid.
Notice: Use of the incorrect fluid may damage your
vehicle and the damages may not be covered by
your warranty. Always use the correct fluid listed in
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
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Windshield Washer Fluid Notice:
• When using concentrated washer fluid, follow
What to Use the manufacturer’s instructions for adding
water.
When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read
the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid.
be operating your vehicle in an area where the Water can cause the solution to freeze and
temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has damage your washer fluid tank and other parts
sufficient protection against freezing. of the washer system. Also, water does not
clean as well as washer fluid.
Adding Washer Fluid • Fill the washer fluid tank only three-quarters full
Your vehicle has a message that comes on when the when it is very cold. This allows for fluid
washer fluid is low. The message is displayed for expansion if freezing occurs, which could
15 seconds at the start of each ignition cycle if the fluid damage the tank if it is completely full.
is low. When the CHECK WASHER FLUID message • Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your
is displayed, you will need to add washer fluid to
windshield washer. It can damage the vehicle’s
the windshield washer fluid reservoir. See DIC Warnings
windshield washer system and paint.
and Messages on page 3-56 for more information.
Open the cap with the

washer symbol on it.
Add washer fluid until the
tank is full. See Engine
Compartment Overview on
page 5-12 for reservoir
location.
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Brakes It is not a good idea to top off the brake fluid. Adding
brake fluid will not correct a leak. If fluid is added when
Brake Fluid the linings are worn, there will be too much fluid
when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove
The brake master cylinder brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the
reservoir is filled with brake hydraulic system.
DOT-3 brake fluid.
See Engine Compartment
{CAUTION:
reservoir.
If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on
the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine is
hot enough. You or others could be burned,
and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake
fluid only when work is done on the brake
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level hydraulic system. See “Checking Brake Fluid”
in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake in this section.
fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal
brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid
level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when
leaking out of the brake hydraulic system. If it is, you to check the brake fluid. See Scheduled Maintenance
should have the brake hydraulic system fixed, since on page 6-4.
a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will
not work well.
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Checking Brake Fluid Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area
around the cap before removing it. This helps keep
The brake fluid can be checked without taking off the dirt from entering the reservoir.
cap by looking at the brake fluid reservoir.
The fluid level should be
above MIN. If it is not, {CAUTION:
have the brake hydraulic
system checked to With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake
see if there is a leak. hydraulic system, the brakes might not work
well. This could cause a crash. Always use the
proper brake fluid.
Notice:
• Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake
hydraulic system parts. For example, just a
few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine
After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, oil, in the brake hydraulic system can damage
make sure the level is above the MIN but not over the brake hydraulic system parts so badly that they
MAX mark. will have to be replaced. Do not let someone
put in the wrong kind of fluid.
What to Add
• If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s painted
When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake surfaces, the paint finish can be damaged.
fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container Be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle.
only. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on If you do, wash it off immediately. See Washing
page 6-12. Your Vehicle on page 5-103.
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Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
Your vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning the brakes.
sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads
are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
the time your vehicle is moving, except when you are prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
pushing on the brake pedal firmly. brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in
the proper sequence to torque specifications in
Capacities and Specifications on page 5-117.
{CAUTION: Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
The brake wear warning sound means that Brake Pedal Travel
soon the brakes will not work well. That could
See your dealer/retailer if the brake pedal does not
lead to an accident. When you hear the brake
return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in
wear warning sound, have your vehicle pedal travel. This could be a sign that brake service
serviced. might be required.
Brake Adjustment
Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake
pads could result in costly brake repair. Every time you make a brake stop, the disc brakes
adjust for wear.
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Replacing Brake System Parts Vehicle Storage
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many
parts have to be of top quality and work well together
if the vehicle is to have really good braking. {CAUTION:
Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality
brake parts. When you replace parts of the braking Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
system — for example, when the brake linings wear down that can explode. You can be badly hurt if
and you need new ones put in — be sure you get new you are not careful. See Jump Starting on
approved replacement parts. If you do not, the brakes page 5-40 for tips on working around a battery
might not work properly. For example, if someone puts in
without getting hurt.
brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance
between the front and rear brakes can change — for the
worse. The braking performance you have come to Infrequent Usage: If you drive your vehicle infrequently,
expect can change in many other ways if someone puts remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery.
in the wrong replacement brake parts. This will help keep the battery from running down.
Extended Storage: For extended storage of your vehicle,
Battery remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery
Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it or use a battery trickle charger. This will help maintain
is time for a new battery, see your dealer/retailer for the charge of the battery over an extended period
one that has the replacement number shown on of time.
the original battery’s label. See Engine Compartment
Overview on page 5-12 for battery location.
Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
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Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly
damage to your vehicle that would not be covered
If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to by your warranty.
use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it
your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to will not work, and it could damage your vehicle.
do it safely.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
{CAUTION: Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt
system with a negative ground, both vehicles can
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems
with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle.
because:
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
• They contain acid that can burn you. can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching
• They contain gas that can explode or each other. If they are, it could cause a ground
ignite. connection you do not want. You would not be able
• They contain enough electricity to to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding
burn you. could damage the electrical systems.
If you do not follow these steps exactly, some To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set
or all of these things can hurt you. the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved
in the jump start procedure. Put an automatic
transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission
in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake.
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Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories The remote positive (+)
on during the jump starting procedure, they could terminal is located near the
be damaged. The repairs would not be covered engine accessory drive
by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and bracket. On some vehicles,
other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. the terminal may be
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug covered by a red plastic
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette cover. To access the
lighter or accessory power outlets. Turn off the remote positive (+)
radio and all lamps that are not needed. This will terminal, open the cover,
avoid sparks and help save both batteries. if equipped.
And it could save your radio!
4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and
negative (−) terminal locations of the other vehicle.
The remote negative (−)
Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting
terminal is located on the
terminal and a remote negative (−) jump starting
engine accessory drive
terminal. You should always use these remote
bracket and is marked
terminals instead of the terminals on the battery.
GND (Ground).
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12

for more information on the location of the
remote terminals.
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5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or
missing insulation. If they do, you could get a
{CAUTION: shock. The vehicles could be damaged too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some
Using a match near a battery can cause battery basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing positive (+) or to a remote positive terminal (+) if
this, and some have been blinded. Use a the vehicle has one. Negative (−) will go to a heavy,
flashlight if you need more light. unpainted metal engine part or to a remote
negative (−) terminal, if the vehicle has one.
Be sure the battery has enough water. You do
Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−) or you
not need to add water to the battery installed will get a short that would damage the battery
in your new vehicle. But if a battery has filler and maybe other parts too.
caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there.
If it is low, add water to take care of that first.
If you do not, explosive gas could be present. {CAUTION:
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you.
Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get it Fans or other moving engine parts can injure
in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place you badly. Keep your hands away from moving
with water and get medical help immediately. parts once the engine is running.
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6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) 9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable at
terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote least 12 inches (30 cm) away from the dead battery,
positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. but not near engine parts that move. The electrical
7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to connection is just as good there, and the chance
the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.
remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has
one. Your vehicle’s remote negative (−) terminal
8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the
is marked GND.
negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a
remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
Do not let the other end touch anything until the the engine for awhile.
next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery.
does not go to the dead battery. It goes to a If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs
heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote service.
negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the
dead battery.
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Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles
removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may do the following:
occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
not be covered by your warranty. Always connect vehicle that had the dead battery.
and remove the jumper cables in the correct
order, making sure that the cables do not touch 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
each other or other metal. vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other
vehicle.
5. Return the positive (+) remote terminal cover,
if equipped, to its original position.
Jumper Cable Removal

A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote
Negative (−) Terminal
B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and
Negative (−) Terminals
C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal
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Rear Axle How to Check Lubricant
When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid
unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an
unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem.
Have it inspected and repaired.
All axle assemblies are filled by volume of fluid during
production. They are not filled to reach a certain
level. When checking the fluid level on any axle,
variations in the readings can be caused by factory fill
differences between the minimum and the maximum
fluid volume. Also, if a vehicle has just been driven
before checking the fluid level, it may appear lower than
normal because fluid has traveled out along the axle
tubes and has not drained back to the sump area.
Therefore, a reading taken five minutes after the vehicle To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a
has been driven will appear to have a lower fluid level level surface.
than a vehicle that has been stationary for an hour When the differential is cold, the proper level is from
or two. Remember that the rear axle assembly must be 5/8 inch to 1-5/8 inch (15 mm to 40 mm) below the
supported to get a true reading. bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the rear axle.
Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 6-12.
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Four-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant
Transfer Case
It is not necessary to regularly check transfer case fluid
unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an
unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem.
Have it inspected and repaired.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
often to change the lubricant. See Scheduled
Maintenance on page 6-4.
A. Filler Plug
B. Drain Plug
1. Remove the filler plug (A). The fluid level should be
just below the bottom of the filler plug hole located
on the transfer case. To get an accurate reading,
the vehicle should be on a level surface.
2. Add fluid if necessary.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
what kind of lubricant to use. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
3. Reinstall the filler plug. Use care not to overtighten
the filler plug.
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Front Axle When the differential is cold, the proper level is from
about 1/4 inch (6 mm) to about 3/8 inch (10 mm) below
When to Check and Change Lubricant the filler plug hole.
It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid What to Use

unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. kind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluids
Have it inspected and repaired. and Lubricants on page 6-12.
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a

level surface.
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Bulb Replacement Headlamps
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see To replace a headlamp bulb:
Replacement Bulbs on page 5-53. 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-10
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this for more information.
section, contact your dealer/retailer. 2. Locate the affected headlamp on the inner front
portion of the hood.
Halogen Bulbs 3. Turn the bulb/
socket retainer
counterclockwise to
{CAUTION: unlock the bulb/socket.
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and

can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
You may prefer to unplug the electrical connector

before removing the bulb/socket. If so, complete
Step 5 before doing this step.
4. Pull the bulb/socket straight out from the headlamp
housing.
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5. Unplug the electrical Front Turn Signal and Parking
connector.
Lamps
To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp bulb:
1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-10
2. Locate the bulb you need to change.
3. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and
remove it from the
6. Push the new bulb socket into the headlamp lamp housing.
assembly aligning the splines on the bulb socket
with the splines in the headlamp housing. Do not to
touch the bulb with your fingers or hands.
7. Turn the bulb socket retainer clockwise to lock it
into place.
8. Plug in the electrical connector.
4. Pull the bulb from the bulb socket.

5. Install the new bulb into the bulb socket.
6. Reinstall the bulb socket into the lamp housing
and turn it clockwise until it locks.
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Roof Marker Lamps
To replace a daytime running lamp bulb: Corner Roof Marker Lamps
1. Locate the lamp To replace one of these bulbs:
assembly behind the
front bumper through
the wheel opening.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove

it from the lamp housing.
3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket. 1. Remove the screw and lift off the lens.
4. Install the new bulb into the bulb socket. 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it.
5. Reinstall the bulb socket into the lamp housing and 3. Remove the bulb.
turn it clockwise until it locks. 4. Install a new bulb into the socket.
5. Reinstall the socket into the lens and turn it
clockwise to lock it into place.
6. Hook the side of the lens with the hook end into the
notch first and then tighten the screw.
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Center Roof Marker Lamps Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
To replace one of these bulbs: and Back-up Lamps
1. Push in on the notch with a flat tool and pull the

lamp out.
it from the lamp housing. A. Stoplamp/Taillamp
3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket. B. Turn Signal Lamp
4. Install a new bulb into the bulb socket. C. Back-Up Lamp
5. Place the hook end of the lamp in place on one
side and push the other end of the lamp down
until it locks in place.
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To replace one of these bulbs: 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it
1. Open the liftgate or tailgate. See Liftgate (SUV) from the taillamp housing.
on page 2-13 or Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier on 5. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
page 2-16 for more information. 6. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert it into the
2. If your vehicle has the taillamp guard, remove it by taillamp housing and turn the socket
removing the four retaining screws. Do not remove counterclockwise until it is locked in place.
the plastic retainers. 7. Reinstall the rear lamp assembly and tighten the
3. Remove the two screws.
screws from the rear 8. Reinstall the taillamp guard by lining up the guard
lamp assembly with the holes in vehicle. Then install and tighten
and remove the rear the four screws.
lamp assembly.
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Your vehicle may have a taillamp in the bumper. Replacement Bulbs
To replace it:
1. Locate the affected Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
taillamp which is
Back-up Lamp 3156K
behind and under the
bumper. Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) 4114K LCP
Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamp 4157K or 3157KX
Low-Beam and High-Beam 9007

Headlamps
Taillamp and Stoplamp 3057K
Rear Taillamp in Bumper 3057K
Rear Turn Signal Lamp 3156K
Roof Marker Lamp Center 168
it from the lamp housing. Roof Marker Lamp Corner 194
3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket. For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
4. Install the new bulb into the bulb socket. dealer/retailer.
5. Reinstall the bulb socket into the lamp housing and
turn it clockwise to lock it.
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Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear
and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4
Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. For proper type and length,
see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14.
2. Push the release lever (B) to disengage the hook

and push the wiper arm (A) out of the blade (C).
3. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper
arm until you hear the release lever click into
place.
To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the

following:
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
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Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires
made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever
have questions about your tire warranty and where • Underinflated tires pose the same
to obtain service, see your vehicle Warranty danger as overloaded tires. The
booklet for details. resulting accident could cause serious
injury. Check all tires frequently to
maintain the recommended pressure.
Tire pressure should be checked when
{CAUTION: your vehicle’s tires are cold. See
Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-61.
Poorly maintained and improperly used • Overinflated tires are more likely to be
tires are dangerous. cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden
• Overloading your vehicle’s tires can impact — such as when you hit a
cause overheating as a result of too pothole. Keep tires at the
much flexing. You could have an recommended pressure.
air-out and a serious accident. See • Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-44. If the tire’s tread is badly worn, or if
CAUTION: (Continued) your vehicle’s tires have been
damaged, replace them.
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Tire Sidewall Labeling (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria
Specification): Original equipment tires designed
Useful information about a tire is molded into the to GM’s specific tire performance criteria have
sidewall. The following illustrations are examples a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall.
of a typical LT-Metric tire sidewall. GM’s TPC specifications meet or exceed all
federal safety guidelines.
(C) Dual Tire Maximum Load: Maximum load
that can be carried and the maximum pressure
needed to support that load when used in a dual
configuration. For information on recommended
tire pressure see Inflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-61 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-44.
(D) DOT (Department of Transportation):
The Department of Transportation (DOT) code
indicates that the tire is in compliance with the
U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards.
(E) Tire Identification Number (TIN): The letters
and numbers following DOT code are the Tire
Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows
the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded
onto both sides of the tire, although only one
(A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination side may have the date of manufacture.
of letters and numbers used to define a particular
tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction
type, and service description. See the “Tire Size”
illustration later in this section for more detail.
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(F) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number (B) Tire Width: The three-digit number indicates
of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall
to sidewall.
(G) Single Tire Maximum Load: Maximum load
that can be carried and the maximum pressure (C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that
needed to support that load when used as a indicates the tire height-to-width measurements.
single. For information on recommended For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 75,
tire pressure see Inflation - Tire Pressure on as shown in item C of the light truck (LT-Metric)
page 5-61 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-44. tire illustration, it would mean that the tire’s
sidewall is 75 percent as high as it is wide.
Tire Size
(D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to
The following examples show the different parts of indicate the type of ply construction in the tire.
a tire size. The letter R means radial ply construction;
the letter D means diagonal or bias ply
construction; and the letter B means belted-bias
ply construction.
(E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in
inches.
(F) Service Description: The service description
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire indicates the load range and speed rating of a
tire. The load index can range from 1 to 279.
Speed ratings range from A to Z.
(A) Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: The United
States version of a metric tire sizing system.
The letters LT as the first two characters in the tire
size means a light truck tire engineered to
standards set by the U.S. Tire and Rim Association.
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Tire Terminology and Definitions Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressure
in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch
Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up
tire pressing outward on each square inch of the heat from driving. See Inflation - Tire Pressure
tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per on page 5-61.
square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Curb Weight: The weight of a motor vehicle with
Accessory Weight: This means the combined standard and optional equipment including the
weight of optional accessories. Some examples of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant,
optional accessories are, automatic transmission, but without passengers and cargo.
power steering, power brakes, power windows, DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall
power seats, and air conditioning. of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance
Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire’s height with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
to its width. motor vehicle safety standards. The DOT code
includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN),
Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located an alphanumeric designator which can also identify
between the plies and the tread. Cords may be the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand,
made from steel or other reinforcing materials. and date of production.
Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-44.
Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees front axle. See Loading Your Vehicle on
to the centerline of the tread. page 4-44.
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GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear Normal Occupant Weight: The number of
axle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-44. occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied
by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicle
Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of on page 4-44.
an asymmetrical tire, that must always face
outward when mounted on a vehicle. Occupant Distribution: Designated seating
positions.
Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure.
Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that
light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger faces outward when mounted on a vehicle.
vehicles. The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears
Load Index: An assigned number ranging from white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand,
1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying and/or model name molding that is higher
capacity of a tire. or deeper than the same moldings on the other
sidewall of the tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure: The maximum air
pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on
The maximum air pressure is molded onto the passenger cars and some light duty trucks and
sidewall. multipurpose vehicles.
Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire Recommended Inflation Pressure: Vehicle
at the maximum permissible inflation pressure manufacturer’s recommended tire inflation
for that tire. pressure as shown on the tire placard.
See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-61
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-44.
curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity
weight, and production options weight.
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Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the ply UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading
cords that extend to the beads are laid at Standards): A tire information system that
90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s
traction, temperature, and treadwear. Ratings are
Rim: A metal support for a tire and upon which determined by tire manufacturers using
the tire beads are seated. government testing procedures. The ratings are
Sidewall: The portion of a tire between the tread molded into the sidewall of the tire. See Uniform
and the bead. Tire Quality Grading on page 5-72.
Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code assigned to Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of
a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a designated seating positions multiplied by
tire can operate. 150 lbs (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load.
See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-44.
Traction: The friction between the tire and the
road surface. The amount of grip provided. Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an
individual tire due to curb weight, accessory
Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight.
contact with the road.
Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to
Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes a vehicle showing the vehicle’s capacity weight
called wear bars, that show across the tread of and the original equipment tire size and
a tire when only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread recommended inflation pressure. See “Tire and
remains. See When It Is Time for New Tires on Loading Information Label” under Loading
page 5-69. Your Vehicle on page 4-44.
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Inflation - Tire Pressure A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information
label is attached to your vehicle. This label shows
Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to your vehicle’s original equipment tires and the
operate effectively. correct inflation pressures for your tires when they
are cold. The recommended cold tire inflation
Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum
under-inflation or over-inflation is all right. amount of air pressure needed to support
It is not. If your tires do not have enough air your vehicle’s maximum load carrying capacity.
(under-inflation), you can get the following:
For additional information regarding how much
• Too much flexing weight your vehicle can carry, and an example of
• Too much heat the Tire and Loading Information label, see
• Tire overloading Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-44. How you load
your vehicle affects vehicle handling and ride
• Premature or irregular wear comfort. Never load your vehicle with more weight
• Poor handling than it was designed to carry.
• Reduced fuel economy When to Check
If your tires have too much air (over-inflation), Check your tires once a month or more.
you can get the following:
• Unusual wear Do not forget to check the pressure of the spare
tire. See Spare Tire on page 5-99 for additional
• Poor handling information.
• Rough ride
• Needless damage from road hazards
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How to Check Tire Pressure Monitor System
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio
pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels.
properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in
tires may look properly inflated even when they your vehicle’s tires and transmit tire pressure readings
are underinflated. Check the tire’s inflation to a receiver located in the vehicle.
pressure when the tires are cold. Cold means your
vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be
or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
Press the tire gage firmly onto the valve to (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
get a pressure measurement. If the cold tire indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure label, you should determine the proper tire
pressure on the Tire and Loading Information inflation pressure for those tires.)
label, no further adjustment is necessary. If the
pressure is low, add air until you reach the As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
recommended amount. equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one
If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
the metal stem in the center of the tire valve.
Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gage. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper
stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire
and moisture. causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling
and stopping ability.
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Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper Federal Communications
tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has Commission (FCC) and Industry
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the and Science Canada
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates on
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS a radio frequency and complies with Part 15 of the
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator conditions:
is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for 1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
approximately one minute and then remain continuously 2. This device must accept any interference received,
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon including interference that may cause undesired
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction operation.
exists.
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates on
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the a radio frequency and complies with RSS-210 of
system may not be able to detect or signal low tire Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to
pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for the following two conditions:
a variety of reasons, including the installation of 1. This device may not cause interference.
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. 2. This device must accept any interference received,
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after including interference that may cause undesired
replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to operation of the device.
ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and Changes or modifications to this system by other than
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. an authorized service facility could void authorization to
See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5-64, use this equipment.
for additional information.
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Tire Pressure Monitor Operation and details about the DIC operation and displays see
DIC Operation and Displays (Using DIC Buttons)
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is designed on page 3-49 or DIC Operation and Displays (Using Trip
to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition Odometer Reset Stem) on page 3-54 and DIC
exists. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire Warnings and Messages on page 3-56.
and wheel assembly, excluding the spare tire and wheel The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool
assembly. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure weather when the vehicle is first started, and then
in the vehicle’s tires and transmits the tire pressure turn off as you start to drive. This could be an early
readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. indicator that the air pressure in the tire(s) are getting
low and need to be inflated to the proper pressure.
When a low tire pressure
condition is detected, A Tire and Loading Information label, attached to your
the TPMS illuminates vehicle, shows the size of your vehicle’s original
the low tire pressure equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for
warning light located on your vehicle’s tires when they are cold. See Loading
the instrument panel Your Vehicle on page 4-44, for an example of the Tire
cluster. and Loading Information label and its location on
your vehicle. Also see Inflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-61.
Your vehicle’s TPMS can warn you about a low tire
pressure condition but it does not replace normal
tire maintenance. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-67 and Tires on page 5-55.
At the same time a message to check the pressure in a
specific tire appears on the Driver Information Center Notice: Liquid tire sealants could damage the Tire
(DIC) display. The low tire pressure warning light Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors. Sensor
and the DIC warning message come on at each ignition damage caused by using a tire sealant is not
cycle until the tires are inflated to the correct inflation covered by your warranty. Do not use liquid tire
pressure. Using the DIC, tire pressure levels can be sealants.
viewed by the driver. For additional information
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TPMS Malfunction Light and Message • One or more TPMS sensors are missing or
damaged. The DIC message and the TPMS
The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the malfunction light should go off when the TPMS
TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the sensors are installed and the sensor matching
system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light process is performed successfully. See your
flashes for about one minute and then stays on for dealer/retailer for service.
the remainder of the ignition cycle. A DIC warning
message is also displayed. The low tire warning light • Replacement tires or wheels do not match your
and DIC warning message come on at each ignition vehicle’s original equipment tires or wheels.
cycle until the problem is corrected. Some of the Tires and wheels other than those recommended
conditions that can cause the malfunction light and DIC for your vehicle could prevent the TPMS from
message to come on are: functioning properly. See Buying New Tires on
page 5-70.
• One of the road tires has been replaced with the
spare tire. The spare tire does not have a TPMS • Operating electronic devices or being near facilities
sensor. The TPMS malfunction light and DIC using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMS
message should go off once you re-install the road could cause the TPMS sensors to malfunction.
tire containing the TPMS sensor. If the TPMS is not functioning it cannot detect or signal
• The TPMS sensor matching process was started a low tire condition. See your dealer/retailer for service
but not completed or not completed successfully if the TPMS malfunction light and DIC message comes
after rotating the vehicle’s tires. The DIC message on and stays on.
and TPMS malfunction light should go off once
the TPMS sensor matching process is performed
successfully. See “TPMS Sensor Matching Process”
later in this section.
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TPMS Sensor Matching Process You have two minutes to match the first tire/wheel
position, and five minutes overall to match all four
Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. tire/wheel positions. If it takes longer than two minutes,
Any time you rotate your vehicle’s tires or replace one or to match the first tire and wheel, or more than
more of the TPMS sensors, the identification codes five minutes to match all four tire and wheel positions
will need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position. the matching process stops and you need to start over.
The sensors are matched to the tire/wheel positions
in the following order: driver side front tire, passenger The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below:
side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and driver 1. Set the parking brake.
side rear tire using a TPMS diagnostic tool. See your 2. Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN with the
dealer/retailer for service. engine off.
The TPMS sensors can also be matched to each 3. Press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter’s
tire/wheel position by increasing or decreasing the tire’s LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time for
air pressure. If increasing the tire’s air pressure, do approximately five seconds. The horn sounds twice
not exceed the maximum inflation pressure indicated on to signal the receiver is in relearn mode and
the tire’s sidewall. TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on
To decrease air-pressure out of a tire you can use the the DIC screen.
pointed end of the valve cap, a pencil-style air pressure 4. Start with the driver side front tire.
gage, or a key.
5. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem.
Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing or
decreasing the tire’s air pressure for five seconds,
or until a horn chirp sounds. The horn chirp,
which may take up to 30 seconds to sound,
confirms that the sensor identification code has
been matched to this tire and wheel position.
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6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat Tire Inspection and Rotation
the procedure in Step 5.
7. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat We recommend that you regularly inspect your
the procedure in Step 5. vehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, for signs of
wear or damage. See When It Is Time for New
8. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the Tires on page 5-69 for more information.
procedure in Step 5. The horn sounds two times to
indicate the sensor identification code has been Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
matched to the driver side rear tire, and the TPMS (8 000 to 13 000 km). See Scheduled Maintenance
sensor matching process is no longer active. on page 6-4.
The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve
DIC display screen goes off. a uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. This
9. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF. will ensure that your vehicle continues to perform
most like it did when the tires were new.
10. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure
level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your
Information label. tires as soon as possible and check wheel
alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels.
11. Put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-69
and Wheel Replacement on page 5-74.
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When rotating your vehicle’s tires, always use
one of the correct rotation pattern shown here.
The five-tire rotation pattern includes a full-size
spare tire and wheel assembly that matches
the regular road tires and wheels in size, type,
and brand.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front
and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label. See Inflation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-61 and Loading Your Vehicle
on page 4-44.
Four-Tire Rotation Pattern
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire
Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5-64.
Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly
tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under
Capacities and Specifications on page 5-117.
Five-Tire Rotation Pattern
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When It Is Time for New Tires
{CAUTION: Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures,
driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions,
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to influence when you need new tires.
which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after time. The wheel could One way to tell when it is
come off and cause an accident. When time for new tires is to
you change a wheel, remove any rust or check the treadwear
dirt from places where the wheel attaches indicators, which appear
to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can when your tires have
use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or
but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush less of tread remaining.
later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt Some commercial
off. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-78. truck tires may not have
treadwear indicators.
Make sure the spare tire is stored securely. Push,

pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If it
moves, tighten the cable. See Storing a Flat or
Spare Tire and Tools (SUT) on page 5-94 or
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (SUV) on
page 5-96.
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You need new tires if any of the following statements Buying New Tires
are true:
• You can see the indicators at three or more places GM has developed and matched specific tires for
your vehicle. The original equipment tires
around the tire. installed on your vehicle, when it was new,
• You can see cord or fabric showing through the were designed to meet General Motors Tire
tire’s rubber. Performance Criteria Specification (TPC spec)
• The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snagged system rating. If you need replacement tires,
GM strongly recommends that you get tires with
deep enough to show cord or fabric. the same TPC Spec rating. This way, your vehicle
• The tire has a bump, bulge, or split. will continue to have tires that are designed to
• The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that give the same performance and vehicle safety,
during normal use, as the original tires.
cannot be repaired well because of the size or
location of the damage. GM’s exclusive TPC Spec system considers over
a dozen critical specifications that impact the
The rubber in tires degrades over time, even if they are overall performance of your vehicle, including
not being used. This is also true for the spare tire, if brake system performance, ride and handling,
your vehicle has one. Multiple conditions affect how fast traction control, and tire pressure monitoring
this aging takes place, including temperatures, loading performance. GM’s TPC Spec number is molded
conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance. With onto the tire’s sidewall near the tire size. If the
proper care and maintenance tires will typically wear out tires have an all-season tread design, the
before they degrade due to age. If you are unsure TPC spec number will be followed by a MS, for
about the need to replace your tires as they get older, mud and snow. See Tire Sidewall Labeling
consult the tire manufacturer for more information. on page 5-56 for additional information.
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GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four.
This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will
help keep your vehicle performing most like it {CAUTION:
did when the tires were new. Replacing less than
a full set of tires can affect the braking and If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle,
handling performance of your vehicle. See Tire the wheel rim flanges could develop
Inspection and Rotation on page 5-67 for cracks after many miles of driving. A tire
information on proper tire rotation. and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing
a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the
wheels on your vehicle.
{CAUTION:
If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those
Mixing tires could cause you to lose that do not have a TPC Spec number, make
control while driving. If you mix tires of sure they are the same size, load range, speed
different sizes, brands, or types (radial and rating, and construction type (radial and
bias-belted tires) the vehicle may not bias-belted tires) as your vehicle’s original tires.
handle properly, and you could have a Vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
crash. Using tires of different sizes, system may give an inaccurate low-pressure
brands, or types may also cause damage to warning if non-TPC spec rated tires are installed
your vehicle. Be sure to use the correct on your vehicle. Non-TPC Spec rated tires
size, brand, and type of tires on your may give a low-pressure warning that is higher or
vehicle’s wheels. lower than the proper warning level you would
get with TPC Spec rated tires. See Tire Pressure
Monitor System on page 5-62.
Your vehicle’s original equipment tires are listed
on the Tire and Loading Information Label.
See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-44, for more
information about the Tire and Loading Information
Label and its location on your vehicle.
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Different Size Tires and Wheels Uniform Tire Quality Grading
If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than Quality grades can be found where applicable on
your original equipment wheels and tires, this could the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
affect the way your vehicle performs, including its maximum section width. For example:
braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, and
resistance to rollover. Additionally, if your vehicle Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
has electronic systems such as anti-lock brakes, rollover
airbags, traction control, and electronic stability control,
The following information relates to the system
the performance of these systems can be affected.
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which
grades tires by treadwear, traction, and
temperature performance. This applies only to
{CAUTION: vehicles sold in the United States. The grades are
molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car
If you add different sized wheels, your vehicle tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)
may not provide an acceptable level of system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type
performance and safety if tires not
snow tires, space-saver, or temporary use
spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of
recommended for those wheels are selected. 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some
You may increase the chance that you will limited-production tires.
crash and suffer serious injury. Only use GM
specific wheel and tire systems developed for While the tires available on General Motors
passenger cars and light trucks may vary with
your vehicle, and have them properly installed
respect to these grades, they must also conform
by a GM certified technician. to federal safety requirements and additional
General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC)
See Buying New Tires on page 5-70 and Accessories standards.
and Modifications on page 5-3 for additional information.
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Treadwear Temperature – A, B, C
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested and C, representing the tire’s resistance to
under controlled conditions on a specified the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
government test course. For example, a tire heat when tested under controlled conditions on a
graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
as well on the government course as a tire high temperature can cause the material of the tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
depends upon the actual conditions of their use, temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
however, and may depart significantly from The grade C corresponds to a level of performance
the norm due to variations in driving habits, service which all passenger car tires must meet under
practices, and differences in road characteristics the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
and climate. No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel
Traction – AA, A, B, C than the minimum required by law.
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are Warning: The temperature grade for this tire
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the is established for a tire that is properly inflated
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
measured under controlled conditions on specified underinflation, or excessive loading, either
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. separately or in combination, can cause heat
A tire marked C may have poor traction buildup and possible tire failure.
performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this
tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted
The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned the same way as the one it replaces.
and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts,
longest tire life and best overall performance. wheel nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will sensors, replace them only with new GM original
not be necessary on a regular basis. However, if equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the
you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling to right wheel, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, and TPMS
one side or the other, the alignment might need to sensors for your vehicle.
be checked. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when
driving on a smooth road, the tires and wheels
might need to be rebalanced. See your dealer/retailer
for proper diagnosis. {CAUTION:
Wheel Replacement Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel
bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted dangerous. It could affect the braking and
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose
wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. air and make you lose control. You could have
If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some a collision in which you or others could be
aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel
See your dealer/retailer if any of these conditions exist.
bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement.
Your dealer/retailer will know the kind of wheel you need.
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Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems Tire Chains
with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, Notice: Use tire chains only where legal and only
vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain when you must. Use only SAE Class U-type
clearance to the body and chassis. chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install
See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-78 for more them on the rear axle tires and tighten them as
information. tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened.
Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer’s
instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting
Used Replacement Wheels your vehicle, stop and retighten them. If the contact
continues, slow down until it stops. Driving too
fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will
{CAUTION: damage your vehicle.
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is

dangerous. You cannot know how it has been
used or how far it has been driven. It could fail
suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to
replace a wheel, use a new GM original
equipment wheel.
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Accessory Inflator The accessory inflator kit
includes a hose and three
Your vehicle may have an accessory inflator system. nozzle adapters.
You can inflate things like basketballs and bicycle tires.
You can also use it to bring your tire pressure up to
the proper pressure. The engine must be running and
the gearshift lever must be in PARK (P) for the inflator
to operate.
The accessory inflator is

located in the rear
compartment on the
passenger’s side of
the vehicle.
To use the accessory inflator, do the following:
1. Attach the appropriate nozzle adapter to the end of
the hose.
2. Attach that end of the hose to the object you wish
to inflate.
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3. Remove the dust cover and attach the hose to When you are finished using the inflator, press and
the outlet. release the switch to turn it off. Place the inflator kit tools
and the hose back in the pouch.
If your vehicle is equipped with the air suspension
system, load leveling will not function with the inflator
hose attached to the inflator outlet.
{CAUTION:
Inflating something too much can make it
explode, and you or others could be injured.
Be sure to read the inflator instructions, and
inflate any object only to its recommended
pressure.
The accessory inflator hose also has a built-in air

pressure gage. As soon as you start to inflate
an object it will automatically read the current
pressure.
4. Press and release the switch to turn the accessory
inflator on. The indicator light will remain on while
the inflator is running.
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If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, {CAUTION:
especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly.
If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do
slowly. But if you should ever have a blowout, here maintenance or repairs is dangerous without
are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: the appropriate safety equipment and training.
If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates a drag that pulls The jack provided with your vehicle is
the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. used for anything else, you or others could be
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off
a stop well out of the traffic lane.
the jack. Use the jack provided with your
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a vehicle only for changing a flat tire.
skid and may require the same correction you would
use in a skid. In any rear blowout remove your foot from
the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use the
by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely.
be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer.
Gently brake to a stop, well off the road if possible. Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your
hazard warning flashers.
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When you have a flat tire, use the following example as a
guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks.
{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle
can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you
or other people. You and they could be badly
injured or even killed. Find a level place to
change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle
from moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
3. Be sure the transfer case is in a drive
gear—not in NEUTRAL.
4. Turn off the engine and do not restart
while the vehicle is raised.
5. Do not allow passengers to remain in the The following steps will tell you next how to use the
vehicle. jack and change a tire.
To be even more certain the vehicle will not
move, you can put blocks at the front and rear
of the tire farthest away from the one being
changed. That would be the tire on the other
side, at the opposite end of the vehicle.
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Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools (SUT)
The jack is stored in the rear cargo compartment on
the passenger side of the vehicle. The tools for the
jack are stored under the rear passenger’s seat.
To remove the tools:
1. Locate the tools by lifting the driver’s side
second row seat up to expose the floor.
See Split Folding Rear Seat on page 1-8 for
more information.
2. Remove the strap from the seat rail. Then carefully

slide the tool bag out from under the seat rail as
shown.
Take care to not pinch the seat cables or electrical
harnesses.
3. Open the tool bag. You will find the following tools
needed to remove the spare tire and flat tire:
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To access the jack, remove the cover, unlock it and
then pull the cover off.
A. Jack Handle D. Wheel Wrench

B. Jack Handle Extension
Extensions (2) E. Wheel Blocks
C. Wheel Wrench
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Before proceeding, be sure to set the wheel blocks at
the appropriate tire as previously shown.
Remove the wheel blocks

from the tool bag. Then lift
the wheel block as
shown to lock it into place.
Release the jack by inserting the wheel wrench (A) into

the hole (B) and turn counterclockwise.
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Removing the Spare Tire (SUT)
The spare tire is attached to the tire carrier. To remove
the spare tire:
In order to remove the spare tire, you may need
someone to assist you.
1. Open the tire carrier. See Tailgate/Spare Tire
Carrier on page 2-16 for tire carrier operation.
3. Pull off the license plate holder from the spare tire.
4. Attach the wheel wrench to the wheel wrench
extender to remove the wheel nuts.
5. Turn the wheel wrench with the wheel wrench
extender counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts.
2. Unscrew the wing nut on the back of the tire carrier.
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Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools (SUV)
Removing the Tools (SUV)
The equipment you need is located under the driver’s
side second row seat. To remove the equipment:
1. Locate the tools by lifting the driver’s side second
row seat up to expose the floor. See Split Folding
Rear Seat on page 1-8 for more information.
2. Remove the strap from the seat rail. Then carefully
slide the tool bag out from under the seat rail as
shown.
6. Remove the three wheel nuts holding the spare tire

onto the tire carrier.
7. Pull off the spare tire and gently lower to the
ground. Set it next to the flat tire.
Take care not to pinch the seat cables or electrical

harness.
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3. Open the tool bag. The following tools needed to Before proceeding, be sure to set the wheel blocks at
remove the spare tire and flat tire are inside the the appropriate tire as previously shown. To use
tool bag: the wheel blocks:
Remove the wheel blocks

from the tool bag. Then,
lift the wheel block as
shown to lock it into place.
A. Jack Handle D. Wheel Wrench

B. Jack Handle Extension
Extensions (2) E. Wheel Blocks (2)
C. Wheel Wrench
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Removing the Jack (SUV)
The jack is stored in the rear cargo area on the
driver side.
2. Insert the wheel wrench into the hole and turn it

counterclockwise to release it.
3. Grasp and lift the jack out of the bracket.
1. To access the jack pull on the two latches to
remove the trim cover.
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Removing the Spare Tire (SUV)
The spare tire is attached to the tire carrier. To remove
the spare tire:
In order to remove the spare tire, you may need
someone to assist you.
1. Open the tire carrier. See Tailgate/Spare Tire
3. Pull off the license plate holder from the spare tire.
4. Attach the wheel wrench to the wheel wrench
extender to remove the wheel nuts. Turn the
wheel wrench with the wheel wrench extender
counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts.
2. Unscrew the wing nut on the back of the tire carrier.
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Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
Jack (SUV and SUT)
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing
a Flat Tire on page 5-78 for more information.
2. To remove the center

cap, place the flat end
of the wheel wrench
in the slot on the wheel
and carefully pry the
center cap out.
5. Remove the three wheel nuts holding the spare tire

onto the tire carrier.
6. Pull off the spare tire and gently lower it to the
ground. Set it next to the flat tire.
3. Attach the wheel wrench to the extender.
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Front Flat Tire: Attach the jack handle with the
hook end connected to the hole on the jack. Slide
the wheel wrench onto the jack handle extension.
4. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen
the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet.
Now jack the vehicle up.
5. Assemble the jack and tools:
Rear Flat Tire: Assemble the jack together with the

jack handle and the jack handle extensions.
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6. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack
head to the lifting point.
Rear Flat Tire – Jack

Rear Flat Tire: Place the jack under the curved
Front Flat Tire – Jack rear axle pad. Make sure the jack head is positioned
so that the rear axle pad is resting securely on
7. Front Flat Tire: Position the jack under the vehicle the jack head.
on the front lower control arm behind the flat tire.
{CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you
could be badly injured or killed. Never get under
a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
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{CAUTION: {CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
positioned can damage the vehicle and even it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become
make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal loose after time. The wheel could come off and
injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the cause an accident. When you change a wheel,
jack lift head into the proper location before remove any rust or dirt from places where the
raising the vehicle. wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency,
you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this;
8. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush
vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off.
so there is enough room for the spare tire to See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-78.
clear the ground.
9. Remove all the wheel
10. Remove any rust or dirt
nuts and take off the
from the wheel bolts,
flat tire.
mounting surfaces
and spare wheel.
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{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
Because the nuts might come loose.
The vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing
a crash.
11. Install the spare tire.

12. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end
of the nuts toward the wheel.
13. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use the

wheel wrench to tighten the nuts by turning it
clockwise until the wheel is held against the hub.
You will not be tightening the nuts fully yet.
14. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Then lower the jack completely.
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15. Tighten the nuts firmly
in a crisscross
{CAUTION: sequence as shown by
turning the wheel
Incorrect or improperly tightened wheel nuts wrench with the wheel
can cause the wheel to come loose and even wrench extender
clockwise.
come off. This could lead to a crash. If you
have to replace them, be sure to get new
original equipment wheel nuts. Stop
somewhere as soon as you can and have the
nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the
proper torque specification. See Capacities 16. When you install the wheel and tire, you must also
and Specifications on page 5-117 for wheel nut reinstall the center cap. Place the cap on the wheel
torque specification. and tap it into place until it sits flush with the wheel.
Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead

to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification. See Capacities and
Specifications on page 5-117 for the wheel nut
torque specification.
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools (SUT)
Storing the Flat or Spare Tire
Use the following art and text to help you store the
spare or flat tire back into its proper location when you
are done.
To store the flat or spare tire on the tire carrier:
1. Close the tire carrier. See Tailgate/Spare Tire
2. Place the flat or spare tire onto the tire carrier with
the outside of the wheel facing you.
3. Reinstall the three nuts holding spare or flat tire to
4. Use the wheel wrench and the wheel wrench
the tire carrier. Tighten the nuts by hand.
extension to tighten the nuts firmly. Try to move the
tire back and forth slightly to be sure it is secure.
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Storing the Jack and Tools
To store the jack and tools:
1. Lower the jack completely.
2. Place the jack in the mounting bracket.
5. Slide the license plate holder onto the spare or flat

tire. Secure it from the back of the tire carrier with
the wing nut.
If you choose not to reinstall the spare or flat tire on 3. Turn the hole at the top of the jack clockwise until
the vehicle, you will still need to reinstall the the jack is held tight in the mounting bracket.
license plate holder on the spare tire carrier. 4. Push and pull on the jack and retighten if necessary
to make sure the jack is secure.
5. Place the wheel blocks in the tool bag.
6. Place the remaining tools in the tool bag.
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7. Make sure nothing is located under or in front of the Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
seat and then lift the rear driver’s seat so that the
floor is exposed. See Split Folding Rear Seat Tools (SUV)
Storing the Flat or Spare Tire
Use the following art and text to help store the spare or
flat tire back into its proper location when done
changing a tire.
To store the flat or spare tire on the tire carrier:
1. Close the tire carrier. See Tailgate/Spare Tire
2. Place the flat or spare tire onto the tire carrier with
the outside of the wheel facing out.
3. Reinstall the three nuts holding the spare or the flat
tire to the tire carrier. Tighten the nuts by hand.
4. Use the wheel wrench and wheel wrench extension
to tighten the nuts firmly.
8. Place the narrow end of the tool bag under the seat
rails as shown. Slide the tool bag under the rear seat.
Be careful not to pinch the seat cables or electrical
harnesses.
9. Reinstall the strap to the seat rail.
10. Return the seat to the correct position.
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5. Try to move the tire back and forth slightly to make
sure it is secure.
6. Slide the license plate holder onto the spare or flat

tire. Secure it from the back of the tire carrier with
the wing nut.
If you choose not to reinstall the spare or flat tire on
the vehicle, you still need to reinstall the license
plate holder on the spare tire carrier.
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Storing the Jack and Tools
To store the jack and tools:
1. Lower the jack completely.
2. Place the jack in the mounting bracket.
7. Replace the trim cover. Make sure the latches are

pushed down.
3. Turn the hole at the top of the jack clockwise until

the jack is held tight in the mounting bracket.
4. Push and pull on the jack and retighten if necessary
to make sure the jack is secure.
5. Place the wheel blocks in the tool bag.
6. Place the remaining tools in the tool bag.
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Spare Tire
Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inflated spare tire.
A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its
inflation pressure regularly. See Inflation - Tire Pressure
on page 5-61 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-44
for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading
your vehicle. For instruction on how to remove, install
or store a spare tire, see Removing the Flat Tire
and Installing the Spare Tire on page 5-88 and Storing
a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (SUT) on page 5-94
or Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (SUV)
on page 5-96.
After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you should
stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare is
8. Place the narrow end of the tool bag under the correctly inflated. The spare tire is made to perform well
seat rails as shown and slide the tool bag under at speeds up to 70 mph (112 km/h) at the recommended
the rear seat. inflation pressure, so you can finish your trip.
Be careful not to pinch the seat cables or electrical Have the damaged or flat road tire repaired or replaced
harnesses. as soon as you can and installed back onto your
vehicle. This way, a spare tire will be available in case
9. Reinstall the strap to the seat rail for the tool bag.
you need it again. Do not mix tires and wheels of
Wrap the strap around the seat rail and then
different sizes, because they will not fit. Keep your spare
secure it to the tool bag.
tire and its wheel together.
10. Return the seat to the correct position. See Split
Folding Rear Seat on page 1-8 for more information.
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Appearance Care Use glass cleaner only on glass. Remove any accidental
over-spray from other surfaces immediately. To prevent
over-spray, apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth.
Interior Cleaning Notice: If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning
Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it is glass surfaces on your vehicle, you could scratch
cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and the glass and/or cause damage to the rear window
dirt can accumulate on your upholstery. Dirt can damage defogger. When cleaning the glass on your
carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces. Regular vehicle, use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner.
vacuuming is recommended to remove particles Many cleaners contain solvents that may become
from your upholstery. It is important to keep your concentrated in your vehicle’s breathing space.
upholstery from becoming and remaining heavily soiled. Before using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety
Soils should be removed as quickly as possible. Your instructions on the label. While cleaning your vehicle’s
vehicle’s interior may experience extremes of heat interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening
that could cause stains to set rapidly. your vehicle’s doors and windows.
Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent Dust may be removed from small buttons and knobs
cleaning. Use care because newspapers and garments using a small brush with soft bristles.
that transfer color to your home furnishings may also
Your dealer/retailer has a product for cleaning your
transfer color to your vehicle’s interior.
vehicle’s glass. Should it become necessary, you can
When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use cleaners also obtain a product from your dealer/retailer to remove
specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned. odors from your vehicle’s upholstery.
Permanent damage may result from using cleaners
on surfaces for which they were not intended.
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Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners Fabric/Carpet
or techniques:
Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment
• Never use a knife or any other sharp object to frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister
remove a soil from any interior surface. vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used
• Never use a stiff brush. It can cause damage to on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. For soils, always
your vehicle’s interior surfaces. try to remove them first with plain water or club soda.
Before cleaning, gently remove as much of the soil as
• Never apply heavy pressure or rub aggressively possible using one of the following techniques:
with a cleaning cloth. Use of heavy pressure
can damage your interior and does not improve the • For liquids: gently blot the remaining soil with a paper
effectiveness of soil removal. towel. Allow the soil to absorb into the paper towel
until no more can be removed.
• Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. Avoid laundry
detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers. • For solid dry soils: remove as much as possible and
Using too much soap will leave a residue that then vacuum.
leaves streaks and attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, To clean, use the following instructions:
about 20 drops per gallon (3.78 L) of water is a
1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or
good guide.
club soda.
• Do not heavily saturate your upholstery while 2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture.
cleaning.
3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub
• Damage to your vehicle’s interior may result from toward the center. Continue cleaning, using a clean
the use of many organic solvents such as naptha, area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled.
alcohol, etc.
4. Continue to gently rub the soiled area until the
cleaning cloth remains clean.
5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild
soap solution and repeat the cleaning process
that was used with plain water.
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If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial
upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a Other Plastic Surfaces
small hidden area for colorfastness first. If the locally
A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to
cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation
remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary,
may result, clean the entire surface.
a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution
After the cleaning process has been completed, a paper can be used to gently remove dust and dirt. Never use
towel can be used to blot excess moisture from the spot lifters or removers on plastic surfaces. Many
fabric or carpet. commercial cleaners and coatings that are sold to
preserve and protect soft plastic surfaces may
permanently change the appearance and feel of your
Leather interior and are not recommended. Do not use silicone
A soft cloth dampened with water can be used to or wax-based products, or those containing organic
remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, solvents to clean your vehicle’s interior because
a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss
be used. Allow the leather to dry naturally. Do not use in a non-uniform manner.
heat to dry. Never use steam to clean leather. Never Some commercial products may increase gloss on your
use spot lifters or spot removers on leather. Many instrument panel. The increase in gloss may cause
commercial leather cleaners and coatings that are sold annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it
to preserve and protect leather may permanently difficult to see through the windshield under certain
change the appearance and feel of your leather and are conditions.
not recommended. Do not use silicone or wax-based
products, or those containing organic solvents to clean
your vehicle’s interior because they can alter the
appearance by increasing the gloss in a non-uniform
manner. Never use shoe polish on leather.
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Wood Panels Weatherstrips
Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
(use mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
with a clean cloth. silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold,
damp weather frequent application may be required.
See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
Speaker Covers
Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the Washing Your Vehicle
speaker will not be damaged. Clean spots with
just water and mild soap. The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep
it clean by washing it often.
Care of Safety Belts Notice: Certain cleaners contain chemicals that can
damage the emblems or nameplates on your
Keep belts clean and dry.
vehicle. Check the cleaning product label. If it states
that it should not be used on plastic parts, do not
use it on your vehicle or damage may occur
{CAUTION: and it would not be covered by the warranty.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Use a car
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, washing soap. Do not use cleaning agents that
it may severely weaken them. In a crash, are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives,
they might not be able to provide adequate as they can damage the paint, metal or plastic on
protection. Clean safety belts only with mild your vehicle. Approved cleaning products can be
soap and lukewarm water. obtained from your dealer/retailer. See Vehicle
Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-108. Follow all
manufacturers’ directions regarding correct product
usage, necessary safety precautions and appropriate
disposal of any vehicle care product.
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Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after to Finish Care
remove all cleaning agents completely. If they are
allowed to dry on the surface, they could stain. Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by
hand may be necessary to remove residue from the
Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton paint finish. You can get approved cleaning products
towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. from your dealer/retailer. See Vehicle Care/Appearance
High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the Materials on page 5-108.
vehicle. Avoid using high pressure washes closer If your vehicle has a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish, the
than 12 inches (30 cm) to the surface of the vehicle. clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored
Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi (8 274 kPa) basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are
can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat
paint finish.
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may
car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and
Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on polishes that are made for a basecoat/clearcoat
page 5-103. paint finish on your vehicle.
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other
salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc.,
can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on
painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible.
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If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked Windshield, Backglass, and
safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather
Wiper Blades
and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a Clean the outside of the windshield and backglass with
period of years. You can help to keep the paint finish glass cleaner.
looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered
whenever possible. Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper
towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild
detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly when you
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts clean the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap and a buildup of
Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep vehicle wash/wax treatments may cause wiper streaking.
their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged.
needed. However, you may use chrome polish on Wipers can be damaged by:
chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary.
• Extreme dusty conditions
Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoid damaging
protective trim, never use auto or chrome polish, • Sand and salt
steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum. A coating of • Heat and sun
wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended for all
bright metal parts. • Snow and ice, without proper removal
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Aluminum Wheels Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an
automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire
Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, cleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminum
abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not
that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated be covered by your warranty. Never drive a vehicle
wheels, you could damage the surface of the equipped with aluminum or chrome-plated wheels
wheel(s). The repairs would not be covered by your through an automatic car wash that uses silicone
warranty. Use only approved cleaners on aluminum carbide tire cleaning brushes.
or chrome-plated wheels.
Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild Tires
soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner.
thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then
be applied. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing
products on your vehicle may damage the paint
Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels finish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing,
could damage the wheels. The repairs would not always wipe off any overspray from all painted
be covered by your warranty. Use chrome polish on surfaces on your vehicle.
chrome wheels only.
The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted Sheet Metal Damage
surface of the vehicle. Do not use strong soaps,
chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners, If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal
cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop
them because the surface could be damaged. applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or
Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels. replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the
corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty.
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Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a
should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
quickly and may develop into major repair expense. attack painted surfaces on the vehicle. This damage
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with can take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations,
and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint
touch-up materials available from your dealer/retailer.
Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in surface.
your dealer’s/retailer’s body and paint shop. Although no defect in the paint job causes this, we will
repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within
Underbody Maintenance 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust whichever occurs first.
control can collect on the underbody. If these are not
removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the
underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system even though they have corrosion
protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of
the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Your dealer/retailer or an underbody car washing system
can do this for you.
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Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage
Removes swirl marks, fine
Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish scratches, and other light
Interior and exterior surface contamination.
Polishing Cloth polishing cloth. Removes light scratches
Cleaner Wax and protects finish.
Tar and Road Removes tar, road oil,
Oil Remover and asphalt. Cleans, shines, and
Foaming Tire Shine protects tires. No wiping
Chrome Cleaner Use on chrome or Low Gloss
and Polish stainless steel. necessary.
Removes soil and black Medium foaming
White Sidewall shampoo. Cleans and
Tire Cleaner marks from whitewalls
and raised white lettering. Wash Wax Concentrate lightly waxes.
Biodegradable and
Vinyl Cleaner Cleans vinyl. phosphate free.
Removes dirt, grime, Quickly removes spots
Glass Cleaner smoke and fingerprints. and stains from carpets,
Spot Lifter vinyl, and cloth
Removes dirt and grime upholstery.
Chrome Wheel Cleaner from chrome wheels.
Odorless spray odor
Removes dust, Odor Eliminator eliminator used on fabrics,
Finish Enhancer fingerprints, and surface vinyl, leather and carpet.
contaminants. Spray on
and wipe off.
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Vehicle Identification Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code.
This code helps you identify your vehicle’s engine,
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) specifications, and replacement parts. See Capacities
and Specifications on page 5-117 for your vehicle’s
engine code.
Service Parts Identification Label

This label is on the inside of the glove box. It is very
helpful if you ever need to order parts. The label has the
This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on following information:
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
the driver side. You can see it if you look through
the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also • Model designation
appears on the Certification/Tire and Service Parts • Paint information
labels and the certificates of title and registration.
• Production options and special equipment
Do not remove this label from the vehicle.
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Electrical System Power Windows and Other
Power Options
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the power
Notice: Do not add anything electrical to your windows and other power accessories. When the current
vehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailer load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
first. Some electrical equipment can damage your protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or
vehicle and the damage would not be covered by goes away.
your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as they should.
Add-on equipment can drain your vehicle’s battery,
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
even if your vehicle is not operating. The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
add anything electrical to your vehicle, see Servicing and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the
Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-75. chance of fires caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
Windshield Wiper Fuses band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit and rating.
breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have
snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle
have it fixed. that you can get along without – like the radio or
cigarette lighter – and use its fuse, if it is the correct
amperage. Replace it as soon as you can.
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses Usage
The instrument panel fuse block access door is located LT DR Driver Side Power Window Circuit
on the driver side edge of the instrument panel. Breaker
REAR SEAT Rear Seats
AUX PWR2 Floor Console Power Outlets
SWC BKLT Steering Wheel Controls Backlight
DDM Driver Door Module
Dome Lamps, Front Passenger Side
CTSY Turn Signal
LT STOP TRN Driver Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp
DIM Instrument Panel Back Lighting
RT STOP TRN Passenger Side Turn Signal
PDM Passenger Door Module
UNLCK2 Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature)
LCK2 Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature)
STOP LAMPS Stoplamps, Center-High Mounted

Stoplamp
REAR HVAC Rear Climate Controls
BCM Body Control Module
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Fuses Usage Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
AUX PWR Rear Cargo Accessory Power The center instrument panel fuse block is located
Outlets underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the
IS LPS Interior Lamps steering column.
UNLCK1 Power Door Lock 1 (Unlock Feature) Top View
Infotainment System, Remote
INFO Keyless Entry System
UGDO Universal Home Remote System
LCK1 Power Door Lock 1 (Lock Feature)
ONSTAR OnStar®
REAR WPR Rear Wiper
DSM Driver Seat Module
Harness
Connector Usage
LT DR Driver Door Harness Connection

BODY Harness Connector
BODY Harness Connector
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Harness Usage
Underhood Fuse Block
Connector
BODY 2 Body Harness Connector 2
HEADLINER 3 Headliner Harness Connector 3
SEO/UPFITTER Special
Equipment Option Upfitter
Harness Connector
Circuit Breaker Usage
CB1 Passenger Side Power Window

Circuit Breaker
The underhood fuse block in the engine compartment
CB2 Passenger Seat Circuit Breaker is located on the driver side of the vehicle near the
CB3 Driver Seat Circuit Breaker battery. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block.
CB4 Rear Sliding Window Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical components
on your vehicle may damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical component.
To remove fuses if you don’t have a fuse extractor,
hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index
finger and pull straight out.
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for
more information on its location.
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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage
1 Left Trailer Stop/Turn Lamp 20 Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils (Left Side)
2 Engine Controls 21 Trailer Park Lamps
Engine Control Module, Throttle 22 Left Park Lamps
3 Control 23 Right Park Lamps
4 Right Trailer Stop/Turn Lamp 24 Horn
5 Front Washer 25 Right Side High-Beam Headlamp
6 Oxygen Sensors
26 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Vehicle Stability System, Antilock
7 Brake System-2 27 Left High-Beam Headlamp
28 Sunroof
8 Trailer Back-up Lamps
9 Left Low-Beam Headlamp 29 Key Ignition System, Theft Deterrent
System
10 Engine Control Module (Battery)
30 Windshield Wiper
11 Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils (Right Side) 31 SEO B2 Upfitter Usage (Battery)
12 Transmission Control Module (Battery)
32 Electrically Controlled Air Suspension
13 Vehicle Back-up Lamps
33 Climate Controls (Battery)
14 Right Low-Beam Headlamp 34 Airbag System (Ignition)
15 Air Conditioning Compressor 35 Amplifier
16 Oxygen Sensors
36 Audio System
17 Transmission Controls (Ignition) Miscellaneous (Ignition), Cruise
18 Fuel Pump 37 Control, Rear Vision Camera
19 Rear Washer 38 Airbag System (Battery)
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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage
39 Instrument Panel Cluster 58 Four-Wheel Drive System (J-Case)
40 Run, Accessory 59 Stud 1 Trailer Connector Battery Power
41 Auxiliary Climate Control (Ignition) (J-Case)
42 Rear Defogger 60 Mid Bussed Electrical Center 1 (J-Case)
43 SEO B1 Upfitter Usage (Battery) 61 Climate Control Blower (J-Case)
44 Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary Power Outlet 62 Left Bussed Electrical Center 2 (J-Case)
45 Special Equipment Option (SEO)
Relays Usage
46 Climate Controls (Ignition)
FAN HI Cooling Fan High Speed
47 Engine Control Module (Ignition)
FAN LO Cooling Fan Low Speed
50 Cooling Fan 1 (J-Case)
FAN CNTRL Cooling Fan Control
51 Electronically Controlled Air Suspension
(J-Case) HDLP LO Low-Beam Headlamp
Vehicle Stability System, Antilock Brake A/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor
52 System-1 (J-Case)
STRTR Starter
53 Cooling Fan 2 (J-Case)
PWR/TRN Powertrain
54 Starter (J-Case)
PRK LAMP Parking Lamps
55 Stud 2 Trailer Brake Module (J-Case)
REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger
56 Left Bussed Electrical Center 1 (J-Case)
RUN/CRNK Switched Power
57 Heated Windshield Washer System
(J-Case)
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Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information.
Capacities and Specifications

Capacities
Application English Metric
For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
amount, see the refrigerant caution label located
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a
under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more
information.
Cooling System1
SUV Model 16.7 qt 15.8 L
SUT Model 15.4 qt 14.6 L
2
Engine Oil with Filter 6.0 qt 5.7 L
Fuel Tank 32.0 gal 121.0 L
Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 6.0 qt 5.7 L
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Capacities and Specifications (cont’d)
Capacities
Application English Metric
Transfer Case Fluid 1.5 qt 1.4 L
Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft 190 Y
1
After refill, the level must be rechecked. See Cooling System on page 5-29.
2
After refill, the level must be rechecked. Add enough engine oil so that the fluid is within the proper operating
range. See Engine Oil on page 5-13.
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this
manual.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
VORTEC™ 6.2L V8 8 Automatic 0.040 inches (1.01 mm)
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Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule ......................................6-2 Owner Checks and Services ............................6-8
Introduction ...................................................6-2 At Each Fuel Fill ............................................6-9
Maintenance Requirements ..............................6-2 At Least Once a Month ...................................6-9
Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................6-2 At Least Once a Year ...................................6-10
Using the Maintenance Schedule ......................6-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance ...................................6-4 Maintenance Replacement Parts .....................6-14
Additional Required Services ............................6-6 Engine Drive Belt Routing ..............................6-15
Maintenance Footnotes ...................................6-7 Maintenance Record .....................................6-16
6-1
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep
Introduction your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps
the environment. All recommended maintenance is
Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even
change as recommended. affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level
of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our
environment, and to keep your vehicle in good condition,
be sure to maintain your vehicle properly.
Using the Maintenance Schedule

We want to help you keep your vehicle in good working
condition. But we do not know exactly how you will
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan drive it. You might drive very short distances only a few
supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your times a week. Or you might drive long distances all
Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your the time in very hot, dusty weather. You might use your
dealer/retailer for details. vehicle in making deliveries. Or you might drive it to
work, to do errands, or in many other ways.
Maintenance Requirements Because of all the different ways people use their
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You might need more
Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, frequent checks and replacements. So please read
replacement parts, and recommended fluids and the following and note how you drive. If you have any
lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition,
to keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any see your dealer/retailer.
damage caused by failure to follow scheduled
maintenance might not be covered by warranty.
6-2
This schedule is for vehicles that:
• carry passengers and cargo within recommended CAUTION: (Continued)
limits. You will find these limits on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See Loading Your Do your own maintenance work only if you
Vehicle on page 4-44. have the required know-how and the proper
• are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal tools and equipment for the job. If you have
driving limits. any doubt, see your dealer/retailer to have a
qualified technician do the work. See Doing
• are driven off-road in the recommended manner.
Your Own Service Work on page 5-4.
See Off-Road Driving on page 4-13.
• use the recommended fuel. See Gasoline Octane
on page 5-5. Some maintenance services can be complex. So,
unless you are technically qualified and have the
The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 necessary equipment, you should have your
should be performed when indicated. See Additional dealer/retailer do these jobs.
Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance
Footnotes on page 6-7 for further information. When you go to your dealer/retailer for your service
needs, you will know that trained and supported service
technicians will perform the work using genuine parts.
{CAUTION: If you want to purchase service information, see Service
Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15.
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 tells you what
be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you should be checked, when to check it, and what you
can be seriously injured. can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good
condition.
6-3
The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants to If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally,
use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles
on page 6-12 and Maintenance Replacement Parts (5 000 km) since your last service. Remember to reset
on page 6-14. When your vehicle is serviced, make sure the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See
these are used. All parts should be replaced and all Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16 for information on
necessary repairs done before you or anyone else the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system.
drives the vehicle. We recommend the use of genuine When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message appears,
parts from your dealer/retailer. certain services, checks, and inspections are required.
Required services are described in the following for
Scheduled Maintenance “Maintenance I” and “Maintenance II.” Generally, it is
recommended that your first service be Maintenance I,
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message in the your second service be Maintenance II, and that you
Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on, it means alternate Maintenance I and Maintenance II thereafter.
that service is required for your vehicle. See DIC However, in some cases, Maintenance II may be
Warnings and Messages on page 3-56. Have your required more often.
vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next
600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are Maintenance I — Use Maintenance I if the CHANGE
driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life ENGINE OIL message comes on within 10 months since
system may not indicate that vehicle service is the vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II was
necessary for over a year. However, your engine oil performed.
and filter must be changed at least once a year and at Maintenance II — Use Maintenance II if the previous
this time the system must be reset. Your dealer/retailer service performed was Maintenance I. Always use
has trained service technicians who will perform this Maintenance II whenever the message comes on
work using genuine parts and reset the system. 10 months or more since the last service or if the
message has not come on at all for one year.
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Scheduled Maintenance
Service Maintenance I Maintenance II
Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. Reset oil life system.
• •
See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16. An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. • •
Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). • •
For vehicles driven in dusty/dirty conditions: Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
•
If necessary, replace filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18.
Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear. See Tire Inspection and
Rotation on page 5-67 and “Tire Wear Inspection” in At Least Once a Month • •
on page 6-9.
Inspect brake system. See footnote (a). • •
Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid
• •
as needed.
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services”
• •
in this section.
Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (b). •
Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote (c). •
Inspect wiper blades. See footnote (d). •
Inspect restraint system components. See footnote (e). •
Lubricate body components. See footnote (f). •
Check transmission fluid level and add fluid as needed. •
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Additional Required Services
The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles
(kilometers) shown for each item.
Additional Required Services
25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000
Service and Miles (Kilometers)
(40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000) (200 000) (240 000)
Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. • • • • • •
Inspect exhaust system for loose or
• • • • • •
damaged components.
Replace engine air cleaner filter. See
•
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18.
Change automatic transmission fluid and
• • •
filter (severe service). See footnote (h).
Change automatic transmission fluid and
•
filter (normal service).
Change transfer case fluid.
• • •
See footnote (g).
Replace spark plugs and inspect spark
•
plug wires. An Emission Control Service.
Engine cooling system service (or every
five years, whichever occurs first).
•
An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (i).
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service. •
See footnote (k).
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Maintenance Footnotes (d) Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or
contamination. Clean the windshield and wiper blades, if
# Lubricate the front suspension, steering linkage, and contaminated. Replace wiper blades that are worn or
parking brake cable guides. Control arm ball joints damaged. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on
require lubrication but should not be lubricated unless page 5-54 and Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper
their temperature is 10°F (-12°C) or higher, or they could Blades on page 5-105 for more information.
be damaged. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety
(a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper belt assemblies are working properly. Look for any
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you
disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface see anything that might keep a safety belt system
condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or
parking brake, etc. frayed safety belts replaced. Also see Checking
the Restraint Systems on page 1-76.
(b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts, (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch assembly,
signs of wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect power secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl,
steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, rear compartment hinges, outer liftgate handle pivot
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually check constant points, rear door detent link, roller mechanism, liftgate
velocity joints, rubber boots and axle seals for leaks. handle pivot points, latch bolt, fuel door hinge, cargo
door hinge, locks, and folding seat hardware. More
(c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they
frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a
are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
corrosive environment. Applying silicone grease on
fittings, and clamps; replace with genuine parts as
weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them
needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test
last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the
outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.
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Spare tire carrier hinge and latch: Inspect for leaks (j) A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a
and lubricate if required. Remove the setscrew at the problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and
hinge casting and add lubricant, moving the hinge back the fluid level checked. Add fluid if needed.
and forth periodically, until lubricant can be seen (k) Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks, or
coming from the setscrew opening. Install setscrew and obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary.
tighten to 7 ft lb (9 Y). See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 6-12 for what lubricant to use.
(g) Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and
Owner Checks and Services
proper installation. These owner checks and services should be performed
(h) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety,
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these dependability, and emission control performance of your
conditions: vehicle. Your dealer/retailer can assist you with these
checks and services.
− In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
− In hilly or mountainous terrain. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
− When doing frequent trailer towing. in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
− Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
(i) Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. This service can
be complex; you should have your dealer/retailer perform
this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for what to
use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure
cap, and filler neck. Pressure test the cooling system and
pressure cap.
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At Each Fuel Fill At Least Once a Month
It is important to perform these underhood checks at Tire Inflation Check
each fuel fill.
Inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they are
Engine Oil Level Check inflated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to
check the spare tire. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on
Notice: It is important to check the engine oil page 5-61. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure to securely. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-78.
keep the engine oil at the proper level can cause
damage to the engine not covered by your warranty. Tire Wear Inspection
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
necessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notification. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
Engine Coolant Level Check rotate the tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL® page 5-67.
coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant
on page 5-24.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield
washer fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid if
necessary.
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At Least Once a Year Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System Check
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level
around the vehicle. surface.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake
brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-40. on page 2-40.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
turn off the engine immediately if it starts. the vehicle begins to move.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON/RUN,
should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If but do not start the engine. Without applying the
the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your regular brake, try to move the shift lever out
dealer/retailer for service. of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of PARK (P), contact your dealer/retailer
for service.
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Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn parking brake.
the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position.
• To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
• The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only With the engine running and the transmission
when the shift lever is in PARK (P). in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from
• The ignition key should come out only in the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle
LOCK/OFF. is held by the parking brake only.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required. • To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
Parking Brake and Automatic release the parking brake followed by the regular
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check brake.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
{CAUTION: Underbody Flushing Service

At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
When you are doing this check, your vehicle corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
could begin to move. You or others could be clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
injured and property could be damaged. Make can collect.
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in
case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle begin
to move.
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Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Lubricants GM Power
Power Steering (GM Part No.Steering Fluid
U.S. 89021184,
System in Canada 89021186).
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number, or specification can be obtained from your Automatic DEXRON®-VI Automatic
dealer/retailer. Transmission Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
Key Lock
Usage Fluid/Lubricant Cylinders (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Engine oil which meets
GM Standard GM6094M and Chassis Lubricant
displays the American Petroleum Chassis (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Institute Certified for Gasoline Canada 88901242) or lubricant
Engine Oil Lubrication meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Engines starburst symbol. To
determine the proper viscosity for Category LB or GC-LB.
your vehicle’s engine, see Engine SAE 75W-90
Oil on page 5-13. Synthetic Axle Lubricant
Front and
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677,
®
Rear Axle in Canada 89021678) meeting
Engine Coolant water and use only DEX-COOL GM Specification 9986115.
Coolant. See Engine Coolant on
®
page 5-24.
Transfer Case DEXRON -VI Automatic
Hydraulic Brake Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or Transmission Fluid.
System equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant
Windshield Front Axle (GM Part No. U.S. 12345879,
Optikleen® Washer Solvent. Propshaft in Canada 10953511) or
Washer
Spline lubricant meeting requirements
of GM 9985830.
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Weatherstrip Lubricant
Hood Hinges (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770,
in Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip in Canada 10953518) or
Outer Tailgate Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease
Handle Pivot (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
Points in Canada 10953474). in Canada 992887).
PTFE Filled Synthetic Grease Synthetic Grease
Spare Tire (GM Part No. U.S. 89022180, Weatherstrip with Teflon, Superlube
Carrier Hinge in Canada 890221801) meeting Squeaks (GM Part No. U.S. 12371287,
GM Specification 9986139. in Canada 10953437).
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
Spare Tire (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
Carrier Latch
in Canada 10953474).
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Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco® Part Number

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 10389652 A2948C
Engine Oil Filter 89017524 PF48
Spark Plugs 12571164 41-985
Wiper Blades
Front – 17.0 inches (43.0 cm) 15060730 —
Rear – 11.0 inches (28.0 cm) 12335785 —
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Engine Drive Belt Routing
6-15
Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the
type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional
information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. You should
retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record
Odometer Maintenance I or
Date Serviced By Services Performed
Reading Maintenance II
6-16
Maintenance Record (cont’d)
6-17
Maintenance Record (cont’d)
6-18
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
Customer Assistance and Information ...............7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ................................7-14
Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......................7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the
Online Owner Center ......................................7-4 United States Government ..........................7-14
Customer Assistance for Reporting Safety Defects to the
Text Telephone (TTY) Users .........................7-4 Canadian Government ................................7-14
Customer Assistance Offices ............................7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .....7-14
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ................7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information .........7-15
Roadside Assistance Program ..........................7-6 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ................7-16
Scheduling Service Appointments .....................7-8 Event Data Recorders ...................................7-16
Courtesy Transportation ...................................7-9 OnStar® ......................................................7-17
Collision Damage Repair ................................7-10 Navigation System ........................................7-17
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..............7-17
7-1
Customer Assistance and We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to
give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have the
Information following information available to give the Customer
Assistance Representative:
Customer Satisfaction Procedure • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This is available

from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to top left of the instrument panel and visible through
your dealer and to HUMMER. Normally, any concerns the windshield.
with the sales transaction or the operation of your • Dealership name and location
vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service
departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best • Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can When contacting HUMMER, please remember that your
occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s facility.
satisfaction, the following steps should be taken: That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you
STEP ONE: Discuss your concern with a member of have a concern.
dealership management. Normally, concerns can STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General Motors
be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has and your dealer are committed to making sure you
already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However,
manager, contact the owner of the dealership or if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following
the general manager. the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two,
STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership you should file with the Better Business Bureau (BBB)
management, it appears your concern cannot be Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights
resolved by the dealership without further help, contact you may have.
the HUMMER Consumer Relations Manager by calling The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program
1-866-HUMMER6 (486-6376), Customer Assistance administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus
prompt. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or
Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
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Although you may be required to resort to this informal General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to
dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action, binding arbitration of owner disputes involving
use of the program is free of charge and your case will factory-related vehicle service claims. The program
generally be heard within 40 days. If you do not agree provides for the review of the facts involved by an
with the decision given in your case, you may reject it and impartial third party arbiter, and may include an informal
proceed with any other venue for relief available to you. hearing before the arbiter. The program is designed so
that the entire dispute settlement process, from the time
Contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll-free you file your complaint to the final decision, should be
telephone number or write them at: completed in approximately 70 days. We believe our
BBB Auto Line Program impartial program offers advantages over courts in most
Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. jurisdictions because it is informal, quick, and free of
4200 Wilson Boulevard charge.
Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22203-1838 For further information concerning eligibility in the
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), call
Telephone: 1-800- 955-5100 toll-free 1-800-207-0685. Alternatively, you may call the
This program is available in all 50 states and the General Motors Customer Communication Centre,
District of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, 1-800-263-3777 (English), 1-800-263-7854 (French), or
mileage, and other factors. General Motors reserves the you may write to the Mediation/Arbitration Program, c/o
right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its Customer Communication Centre, General Motors of
participation in this program. Canada Limited, Mail Code: CA1-163-005, 1908 Colonel
Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 8P7. Your inquiry
STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that should be accompanied by your Vehicle Identification
you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after Number (VIN).
following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two,
General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware
of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration
Program.
7-3
Online Owner Center Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you
will have access to:
(United States only) − My Showroom: Find and save information on
vehicles and current offers in your area.
The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership
− My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as
needs. Specific vehicle information can be found in
address and phone number for each of your
one place.
preferred GM Dealers or Retailers.
The Online Owner Center allows you to: − My Driveway: Receive service reminders and
• Get e-mail service reminders. helpful advice on owning and maintaining
your vehicle.
• Access information about your specific vehicle,
including tips and videos and an electronic − My Preferences: Manage your profile, subscribe to
version of this owner manual. E-News and use tools and forms with greater ease.
• Keep track of your vehicle’s service history and To sign up to My GM Canada, visit the My GM Canada
maintenance schedule. section within www.gmcanada.com.
• Find GM dealers/retailers for service nationwide.
Customer Assistance for Text
• Receive special promotions and privileges only
available to members. Telephone (TTY) Users
Refer to www.MyGMLink.com on the web for updated To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or
information and to register your vehicle. speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs),
HUMMER has TTY equipment available at its Customer
My GM Canada (Canada only) Assistance Center. Any TTY user in the U.S. can
My GM Canada is a password-protected section of communicate with HUMMER by dialing: 1-800-833-6537.
gmcanada.com where you can save information on GM (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy
tools and forms with greater ease.
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Customer Assistance Offices Canada – Customer Assistance
HUMMER encourages customers to call the toll-free General Motors of Canada Limited
number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005
to write or e-mail HUMMER, refer to the addresses 1908 Colonel Sam Drive
below. Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
www.gmcanada.com
United States – Customer Assistance 1-800-263-3777 (English)
1-800-263-7854 (French)
HUMMER Customer Assistance Center 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs))
P.O. Box 33177 Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800
Detroit, MI 48232-5177
www.HUMMER.com Overseas – Customer Assistance
1-866-HUMMER6 (1-866-486-6376)
1-800-833-6537 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit.
Roadside Assistance: 1-866-HUMMER6 Mexico, Central America and
(1-866-486-6376)
Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Caribbean Islands/Countries
From Puerto Rico: (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
1-800-496-9992 (English) Islands) – Customer Assistance
1-800-496-9993 (Spanish)
Fax Number: 313-381-0022 General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.
From U.S. Virgin Islands: Customer Assistance Center
1-800-496-9994 Paseo de la Reforma # 2740
Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Col. Lomas de Bezares
C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F.
01-800-508-0000
Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800
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GM Mobility Reimbursement Roadside Assistance Program
Program For vehicles purchased in the U.S.,
call 1-866-HUMMER6 (486-6376);
(Text Telephone (TTY): 1-888-889-2438).
For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800.
Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
As the owner of a new HUMMER vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled in the HUMMER Roadside
Assistance program.
This program, available to qualified applicants, can Who is Covered?

reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost of eligible Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle
aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle, operator, regardless of ownership. In Canada, a person
such as hand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift. driving the vehicle without the consent of the owner
The offer is available for a very limited period of time is not eligible for coverage.
from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more
details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, visit
gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance
Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users,
call 1-800-833-9935.
General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program.
Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details.
TTY users call 1-800-263-3830.
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Services Provided • Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire in good
condition, when equipped and properly inflated,
The following services are provided in the U.S. and
will be covered at no charge. The customer is
Canada up to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km),
responsible for the repair or replacement of the
whichever occurs first, and, in Canada only, up
tire if not covered by a warrantable failure.
to a maximum coverage of $100. These services are
provided at a nominal charge if the vehicle is no longer • Jump Start: A battery jump start is covered at no
in the Powertrain warranty. charge if the vehicle does not start.
• Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the • Trip Routing Service: Upon request, Roadside
vehicle to get to the nearest service station Assistance will send you detailed, computer
(approximately $5 in Canada). For safety reasons, personalized maps, highlighting your choice of either
propane and other alternate fuels will not be the most direct route or the most scenic route to your
provided through this service. destination, anywhere in North America, along with
• Lock-out Service: Lock-out service will be covered helpful travel information pertaining to your trip.
at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your Please allow three weeks before your planned
vehicle. A remote unlock may be available if you departure date. In Canada, trip routing requests will
have an active OnStar® subscription. To ensure be limited to six per calendar year.
security, the driver must present personal • Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: If your
identification before lock-out service is provided. trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidental
In Canada, the vehicle registration is also required. expenses may be reimbursed during the 5 years/
• Emergency Tow from a Public Roadway or 100,000 miles (160 000 km) warranty period. Items
Highway: Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty covered are hotel, meals, and rental car.
service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling crash. HUMMER and General Motors of Canada Limited
reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement to
an owner or driver when, in their sole discretion,
the claims become excessive in frequency or type of
occurrence.
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HUMMER Technician Roadside Service • Model, year, color, and license plate number of
(U.S. only) the vehicle
• Odometer reading, Vehicle Identification
HUMMER’s exceptional Roadside Service is more Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle
than an auto club or towing service. It provides every
HUMMER owner in the United States with the advantage • Description of the problem
of contacting a HUMMER advisor and, where available, a
HUMMER trained dealer technician who can provide Towing and Road Service Exclusions
on-site service. Specifically excluded from Roadside Service coverage
A dealer technician will travel to your location generally are towing or services for vehicles operated on a
within a 30 mile radius of a participating HUMMER non-public roadway or highway, fines, impound towing
dealership. If beyond this radius, we will arrange to have caused by a violation of local, Municipal, State, Provincial
your car towed to the nearest HUMMER dealership. or Federal law, and mounting, dismounting or changing of
Each technician travels with a specially equipped service snow tires, chains, or other traction devices.
vehicle complete with the necessary HUMMER parts Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the
and tools required to handle most roadside repairs. coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
HUMMER and General Motors of Canada Limited
Calling for Assistance reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please the Roadside Assistance program at any time without
provide the following to the Roadside Assistance notification.
Representative:
• Your name, home address, and home telephone Scheduling Service Appointments
number
When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact
• Telephone number of your location your dealer/retailer and request an appointment.
• Location of the vehicle By scheduling a service appointment and advising your
service consultant of your transportation needs, your
dealer/retailer can help minimize your inconvenience.
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If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service Transportation Options
department immediately, keep driving it until it can be
scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is Warranty service can generally be completed while you
safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership/retailer, wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps
let them know this, and ask for instructions. to minimize your inconvenience by providing several
transportation options. Depending on the circumstances,
If the dealer/retailer requests that you simply drop the your dealer can offer you one of the following:
vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early in
the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair. Shuttle Service
Participating dealers can provide shuttle service to get
Courtesy Transportation you to your destination with minimal interruption of
your daily schedule. This includes one-way or round trip
To enhance your ownership experience, we and our shuttle service to a destination up to 10 miles (16 km)
participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy from the dealership.
Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles
with the Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage Public Transportation or Fuel
period in Canada) and extended powertrain warranty Reimbursement
in both the U.S. and Canada.
If your vehicle requires warranty repairs, and public
Several courtesy transportation options are available to transportation is used instead of the dealer’s shuttle
assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty service, the expense must be supported by original
repairs are required. receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount
Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle allowed by GM for shuttle service. In addition, for
Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation
and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for
each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim
information. amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported
by original receipts. See your dealer for information
regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of
fuel or other transportation costs.
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Courtesy Rental Vehicle General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify,
change, or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at
Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility
rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that pursuant to the terms and conditions described
you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. If herein at its sole discretion.
you obtain a rental vehicle on your own, please see your
dealer for the maximum number of days allowed and the
allowance per rental day. Rental reimbursement must be Collision Damage Repair
supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign
and complete a rental agreement and meet state, local, If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is
and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified
vary and may include minimum age requirements, technician using the proper equipment and quality
insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs
for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safety
taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental performance can be compromised in subsequent
usage beyond the completion of the repair. collisions.
It may not be possible to provide a like-vehicle as a Collision Parts

courtesy rental.
Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the
Additional Program Information same materials and construction methods as the parts
with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM
All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be Collision parts are your best choice to ensure that your
available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer vehicle’s designed appearance, durability, and safety are
for specific information about availability. All Courtesy preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help
Transportation arrangements will be administered maintain your GM New Vehicle Warranty.
by appropriate dealer personnel.
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Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for Insuring Your Vehicle
repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles
that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with
parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the comprehensive and collision insurance coverage.
vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be There are significant differences in the quality of
an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms.
designed appearance and safety performance, however, Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to
the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage
covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some
any related failures are not covered by that warranty. insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision
parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that
Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original
made by companies other than GM and may not have equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is
been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may not available from your current insurance carrier,
fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, consider switching to another insurance carrier.
and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions.
Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may
Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related require you to have insurance that assures repairs with
to such parts are not covered by that warranty. Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read
Repair Facility your lease carefully, as you may be charged at the
end of your lease for poor quality repairs.
GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair
facility that meets your needs before you ever need
collision repairs. Your dealer/retailer may have a
collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and
state of the art equipment, or be able to recommend
a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians
and comparable equipment.
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If a Crash Occurs • If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the
towing service will be taking it. Get a card from
Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s
• Try to relax and then check to make sure you are name, the service’s name, and the phone number.
all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no • Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is
one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance
is injured. information and registration if you keep these items
• If there has been an injury, call emergency services in your vehicle.
for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until • Gather the important information you will need from
all matters have been taken care of. Move the other driver. Things like name, address, phone
your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger number, driver’s license number, vehicle license
or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle
• Give only the necessary and requested information Identification Number (VIN), insurance company and
to police and other parties involved in the crash. policy number, and a general description of the
Do not discuss your personal condition, mental damage to the other vehicle.
frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the crash. • If possible, call your insurance company from the
This will help guard against post-crash legal action. scene of the crash. They will walk you through the
• If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside information they will need. If they ask for a police
Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on report, phone or go to the police department
page 7-6 for more information. 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.
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• Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live
vehicle. Whether you select a dealer/retailer or a with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your
private collision repair facility to fix the damage, insurance company may initially value the repair using
make sure you are comfortable with them. aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair
Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember
their work for a long time. if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the
vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your
• Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and insurance coverage does not pay the full cost.
make sure you understand what work will be
performed on your vehicle. If you have a question, If another party’s insurance company is paying for the
ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair
this opportunity. valuation based on that insurance company’s collision
policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair that company. In such cases, you can have control of
the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within
Process reasonable limits.
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.
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Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
Reporting Safety Defects to the If you live in Canada, and you believe that your
United States Government vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada
immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors of
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to:
could cause a crash or could cause injury or Transport Canada
death, you should immediately inform the National Road Safety Branch
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 2780 Sheffield Road
in addition to notifying General Motors. Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open
an investigation, and if it finds that a safety Reporting Safety Defects to
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a General Motors
recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual problems In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
between you, your dealer/retailer, or General a situation like this, please notify General Motors.
Motors. Call 1-866-HUMMER6 (486-6376), or write:
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle HUMMER Customer Assistance Center
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 P.O. Box 33177
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Detroit, MI 48232-5177
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or
Administrator, NHTSA 1-800-263-7854 (French), or write:
400 Seventh Street, SW.
Washington D.C., 20590 General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre CA1-163-005
You can also obtain other information about motor 1908 Colonel Sam Drive
vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
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Service Publications Ordering Current and Past Model Order Forms
Information Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available
for current and past model GM vehicles. To request
Service Manuals an order form, specify year and model name of
the vehicle.
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Service Bulletins Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
Service Bulletins’ give additional technical service (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the
information needed to knowledgeably service World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com
General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin
contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis Or you can write to:
and service of your vehicle. Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Owner Information Detroit, MI 48207
Owner publications are written specifically for owners Prices are subject to change without notice and without
and intended to provide basic operational information incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.
about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all models. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and checks payable in U.S. funds.
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee
Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee
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Vehicle Data Recording The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time,
and Privacy typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle
is designed to record such data as:
Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated
computers that record information about the vehicle’s • How various systems in your vehicle were operating
performance and how it is driven. For example, your • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety
vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control belts were buckled/fastened
engine and transmission performance, to monitor the
conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a • How far, if at all, the driver was pressing the
crash and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to accelerator and/or brake pedal
help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may • How fast the vehicle was traveling
store data to help your dealer/retailer technician service
your vehicle. Some modules may also store data about This data can help provide a better understanding of the
how you operate the vehicle, such as rate of fuel circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
consumption or average speed. These modules may also Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle
retain the owner’s personal preferences, such as radio only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is
pre-sets, seat positions, and temperature settings. recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and
no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash
location) is recorded. However, other parties, such as law
Event Data Recorders enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type
of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a
This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The
crash investigation.
main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or
near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment
or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR
understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the
special equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
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GM will not access this data or share it with others Navigation System
except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the
vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the
response to an official request of police or similar system may result in the storage of destinations,
government office; as part of GM’s defense of litigation addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip
through the discovery process; or, as required by information. Refer to the navigation system operating
law. Data that GM collects or receives may also be used manual for information on stored data and for deletion
for GM research needs or may be made available to instructions.
others for research purposes, where a need is shown
and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or
vehicle owner.
Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID)
OnStar® RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions
If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system
OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and security, as well as in connection with conveniences
Conditions for information on data collection and such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and
use. See also OnStar® System on page 2-53 in this starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door
manual for more information. openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use
or record personal information or link with any other
GM system containing personal information.
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✍ NOTES
7-18
A Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels ...................................... 5-106
Accessories and Modifications ............................ 5-3 Care of Safety Belts ................................... 5-103
Adding Equipment to Your Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 5-107
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ............................... 1-75 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................. 5-104
Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6 Fabric/Carpet ............................................ 5-101
Add-On Electrical Equipment ........................... 5-110 Finish Care ............................................... 5-104
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-18 Finish Damage .......................................... 5-107
Air Conditioning .............................................. 3-22 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Airbag Plastic Surfaces ..................................... 5-102
Off Light ..................................................... 3-35 Interior Cleaning ........................................ 5-100
Readiness Light .......................................... 3-34 Leather .................................................... 5-102
Airbag System ................................................ 1-64 Sheet Metal Damage .................................. 5-106
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? .... 1-70 Speaker Covers ......................................... 5-103
When Should an Airbag Inflate? .................... 1-69 Tires ........................................................ 5-106
Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 1-66 Underbody Maintenance ............................. 5-107
Airbag Systems Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ............... 5-108
Adding Equipment to Your Washing Your Vehicle ................................. 5-103
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ............................ 1-75 Weatherstrips ............................................ 5-103
Airbag Off Switch ........................................ 1-72 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...... 5-105
How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 1-70 Wood Panels ............................................ 5-103
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 1-75 Appointments, Scheduling Service ....................... 7-8
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...................... 1-70 Ashtray ......................................................... 3-21
Analog Clock .................................................. 3-21 Assist Steps ................................................... 4-32
Antenna, Fixed Mast ...................................... 3-118 Audio System ................................................. 3-72
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-116
System ..................................................... 3-118 Fixed Mast Antenna ................................... 3-118
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............................. 4-4 Navigation/Radio System,
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light ................ 3-39 see Navigation Manual ............................ 3-104
1
Audio System (cont.) Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Radio Reception ........................................ 3-117 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-53
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................... 3-114 Roof Marker Lamps ..................................... 5-50
Setting the Clock ......................................... 3-73 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................... 3-116 Back-up Lamps ........................................ 5-51
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........... 3-118 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-70
Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-75
Automatic Headlamp System ............................ 3-18
Automatic Transmission
Fluid .......................................................... 5-21
C
Calibration ..................................................... 2-45
Operation ................................................... 2-32
California Fuel .................................................. 5-5
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ....... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning ....................... 5-3
B Canadian Owners ................................................ ii
Battery .......................................................... 5-39 Capacities and Specifications .......................... 5-117
Run-Down Protection ................................... 3-19 Carbon Monoxide ........... 2-14, 2-16, 2-43, 4-36, 4-55
Brake Care of
Emergencies ................................................ 4-5 Safety Belts .............................................. 5-103
Brakes .......................................................... 5-36 Cargo Area, All-Weather .................................. 2-66
System Warning Light .................................. 3-38 Cargo Tie Downs ............................................ 2-65
Braking ........................................................... 4-3 CD, MP3 ............................................... 3-94, 3-98
Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-5 Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-64
Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-28 Chains, Tire ................................................... 5-75
Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-48 Charging System Light .................................... 3-37
Daytime Running Lamps ............................... 5-50 Check
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ............. 5-49 Engine Light ............................................... 3-42
Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-48 Checking Things Under the Hood ....................... 5-9
Headlamps ................................................. 5-48 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................. 5-107
2
Child Restraints Climate Control System
Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-43 Dual Automatic ............................................ 3-22
Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-39 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-29
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children .......... 1-47 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System,
Older Children ............................................. 1-36 Electronic ................................................ 3-29
Securing a Child Restraint in a Clock ............................................................ 3-21
Rear Seat Position ................................... 1-57 Clock, Setting ................................................. 3-73
Securing a Child Restraint in the Collision Damage Repair .................................. 7-10
Right Front Seat Position .......................... 1-60 Compass ....................................................... 2-45
Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-46 Content Theft-Deterrent .................................... 2-24
Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-21 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-3
Cleaning Coolant
Aluminum Wheels ...................................... 5-106 Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-40
Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................ 5-104 Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-31
Fabric/Carpet ............................................ 5-101 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............................. 5-26
Finish Care ............................................... 5-104 Cooling System .............................................. 5-29
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Cruise Control ................................................ 3-12
Plastic Surfaces ..................................... 5-102 Cruise Control Light ........................................ 3-46
Interior ..................................................... 5-100 Cupholder(s) .................................................. 2-64
Leather .................................................... 5-102 Customer Assistance Information
Speaker Covers ......................................... 5-103 Courtesy Transportation .................................. 7-9
Tires ........................................................ 5-106 Customer Assistance for
Underbody Maintenance ............................. 5-107 Text Telephone (TTY) Users ........................ 7-4
Washing Your Vehicle ................................. 5-103 Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-5
Weatherstrips ............................................ 5-103 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...... 5-105 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ............... 7-6
Wood Panels ............................................ 5-103 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .... 7-14
3
Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-49
Reporting Safety Defects to the DIC Operation and Displays .................. 3-49, 3-54
Canadian Government .............................. 7-14 DIC Vehicle Customization ............................ 3-63
Reporting Safety Defects to the DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-56
United States Government ......................... 7-14 Driving
Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-6 At Night ..................................................... 4-32
Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-15 Before a Long Trip ...................................... 4-34
Defensive ..................................................... 4-2
Drunken ....................................................... 4-2
D First Aid and Tool Kit ................................... 4-42
Front Mounted Receiver ............................... 4-43
Daytime Running Lamps .................................. 3-17
Highway Hypnosis ....................................... 4-34
Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2
Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-35
Delayed Locking ............................................. 2-11
In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-33
Disc, MP3 ............................................. 3-94, 3-98
Off-Road .................................................... 4-13
Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4
Power Winch Platform .................................. 4-43
Dome Lamp Override ...................................... 3-19
Recovery Loops .......................................... 4-40
Dome Lamps ................................................. 3-19
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ................. 4-40
Door
Winter ........................................................ 4-36
Delayed Locking .......................................... 2-11
Dual Automatic Climate Control System ............. 3-22
Locks ........................................................ 2-10
DVD
Power Door Locks ....................................... 2-11
Rear Seat Entertainment System .................. 3-105
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-11
Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-12
4
E Entry/Exit Lighting ...........................................
Event Data Recorders .....................................
3-19
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EDR ............................................................. 7-16 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-35
Electrical System Exterior Lamps ............................................... 3-15
Add-On Equipment ..................................... 5-110
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ............. 5-112
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......................... 5-110
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....................... 5-111
F
Power Windows and Other Power Options .... 5-110 Filter
Underhood Fuse Block ............................... 5-113 Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-18
Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................. 5-110 Finish Damage ............................................. 5-107
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System ... 4-54 First Aid Kit .................................................... 4-42
Engine Fixed Mast Antenna ....................................... 3-118
Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-18 Flashers, Hazard Warning .................................. 3-6
Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-42 Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-9
Coolant ...................................................... 5-24 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-78
Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-31 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-78
Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-40 Flat Tire, Storing ..................................... 5-94, 5-96
Drive Belt Routing ....................................... 6-15 Fluid ............................................................. 5-21
Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12 Power Steering ........................................... 5-34
Exhaust ..................................................... 2-43 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-35
Fan Noise .................................................. 5-33 Folding Rear Seat ............................................ 1-8
Oil ............................................................. 5-13 Four-Wheel Drive ............................................ 5-46
Oil Life System ........................................... 5-16 Four-Wheel Drive, Full-Time ............................. 2-36
Overheated Protection Operating Mode ........... 5-28 Front Axle ...................................................... 5-47
Overheating ................................................ 5-27 Front Mounted Receiver ................................... 4-43
Running While Parked .................................. 2-44
Starting ...................................................... 2-30
5
Fuel ............................................................... 5-5 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-64
Additives ...................................................... 5-6 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 7-6
California Fuel .............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container ..................... 5-9
Filling the Tank ............................................. 5-7 H
Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-6 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6
Gage ......................................................... 3-47 Head Restraints ............................................... 1-7
Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-5 Headlamps .................................................... 5-48
Gasoline Specifications .................................. 5-5 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-48
Low Warning Light ....................................... 3-48 Daytime Running Lamps ....................... 3-17, 5-50
Fuses Exterior Lamps ............................................ 3-15
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ............. 5-112 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-9
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......................... 5-110 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ............. 5-49
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....................... 5-111 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-48
Underhood Fuse Block ............................... 5-113 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8
Windshield Wiper ....................................... 5-110 On Reminder .............................................. 3-17
Roof Marker Lamps ..................................... 5-50
Heated Seats ................................................... 1-4
G Heater ........................................................... 3-22
Gage Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-47
Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-40 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-34
Fuel .......................................................... 3-47 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-35
Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-45 Hood
Speedometer .............................................. 3-33 Checking Things Under .................................. 5-9
Tachometer ................................................. 3-33 Release ..................................................... 5-10
Voltmeter Gage ........................................... 3-37 Horn ............................................................... 3-6
Garage Door Opener ....................................... 2-57 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-22
Gasoline
Octane ........................................................ 5-5
Specifications ............................................... 5-5
6
I LATCH System
Child Restraints ........................................... 1-47
Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-28 Liftgate
Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-39 Carbon Monoxide ........................................ 2-13
Inflation - Tire Pressure ................................... 5-61 Light
Instrument Panel Airbag Off .................................................. 3-35
Overview ..................................................... 3-4 Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-34
Instrument Panel (I/P) Antilock Brake System Warning ..................... 3-39
Brightness .................................................. 3-18 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-38
Cluster ....................................................... 3-32 Charging System ......................................... 3-37
Cruise Control ............................................. 3-46
Highbeam On ............................................. 3-47
J Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 3-48
Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-42
Jump Starting ................................................. 5-40
Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-46
Safety Belt Reminders .................................. 3-33
K Security ..................................................... 3-46
StabiliTrak® Indicator .................................... 3-40
Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-4 Tire Pressure .............................................. 3-41
Keys ............................................................... 2-3 Tow/Haul Mode ........................................... 3-47
Lighting
Entry/Exit ................................................... 3-19
L Lights
Exterior Lamps ............................................ 3-15
Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..................................... 5-56
Lamps Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-9
Dome ........................................................ 3-19 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8
Dome Lamp Override ................................... 3-19 On Reminder .............................................. 3-17
Reading ..................................................... 3-19 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-44
Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................... 1-30 Locking Rear Axle ............................................ 4-6
7
Lockout Protection .......................................... 2-12 Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Locks Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-12
Delayed Locking .......................................... 2-11 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4
Door .......................................................... 2-10 Using .......................................................... 6-2
Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-12 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2
Power Door ................................................ 2-11 Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-42
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-11 Manual, Using .................................................... iii
Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-12 Memory Seat and Mirrors .................................. 1-4
Loss of Control ............................................... 4-12 Message
Low Fuel Warning Light ................................... 3-48 DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-56
Luggage Carrier .............................................. 2-65 Midgate® ....................................................... 2-14
Lumbar Mirrors
Power Controls ............................................. 1-3 Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass
and Temperature Display ........................... 2-45
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 2-49
M Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-49
Outside Heated Mirrors ................................ 2-49
Maintenance Schedule
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors .................... 2-48
Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6
MP3 ..................................................... 3-94, 3-98
At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-9
MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-4
At Least Once a Month .................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-10
Introduction .................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-7 N
Maintenance Record .................................... 6-16 Navigation System, Privacy .............................. 7-17
Maintenance Replacement Parts .................... 6-14 Navigation/Radio System,
Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 see Navigation Manual ............................... 3-104
Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-8 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-28
8
O P
Odometer ...................................................... 3-33 Paint, Damage .............................................. 5-107
Odometer, Trip ............................................... 3-33 Park Aid ........................................................ 2-50
Off-Road Driving ............................................. 4-13 Park Brake .................................................... 2-40
Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-11 Park (P)
Oil Shifting Into ................................................ 2-41
Engine ....................................................... 5-13 Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-42
Pressure Gage ............................................ 3-45 Parking
Pressure Light ............................................. 3-46 Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-43
Oil, Engine Oil Life System .............................. 5-16 Passing ......................................................... 4-12
Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-36 PASS-Key® III+ .............................................. 2-26
Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-4 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ................................ 2-26
OnStar, Privacy .............................................. 7-17 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...... 5-4
OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ............... 2-53 Power
Operation, Universal Home Remote System ........ 2-57 Door Locks ................................................. 2-11
Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-6 Electrical System ....................................... 5-110
Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-29 Lumbar Controls ........................................... 1-3
Outlets Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-5
Accessory Power ......................................... 3-20 Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-29
Outside Seat ............................................................ 1-2
Automatic Dimming Mirror ............................. 2-49 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-34
Windows .................................................... 2-20
Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-49
Power Winch Platform ..................................... 4-43
Heated Mirrors ............................................ 2-49 Privacy .......................................................... 7-16
Power Foldaway Mirrors ............................... 2-48 Event Data Recorders .................................. 7-16
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode .... 5-28 Navigation System ....................................... 7-17
Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-8 OnStar ....................................................... 7-17
Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii Radio Frequency Identification ....................... 7-17
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-11
9
R Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-12
Recovery Loops .............................................. 4-40
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Privacy .... 7-17 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-51
Radios .......................................................... 3-72 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .................. 2-4
Radio(s) ........................................................ 3-75 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation ... 2-5
Radios Remote Vehicle Start ........................................ 2-8
Navigation/Radio System, Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
see Navigation Manual ............................ 3-104 the Spare Tire ............................................. 5-88
Rear Seat Audio ........................................ 3-114 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ........... 5-80, 5-84
Reception ................................................. 3-117 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-53
Setting the Clock ......................................... 3-73 Replacement Parts, Maintenance ...................... 6-14
Theft-Deterrent .......................................... 3-116 Reporting Safety Defects
Reading Lamps .............................................. 3-19 Canadian Government .................................. 7-14
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System General Motors ........................................... 7-14
and Electronic Climate Controls ..................... 3-29 United States Government ............................ 7-14
Rear Axle ...................................................... 5-45 Restraint System Check
Locking ........................................................ 4-6 Checking the Restraint Systems .................... 1-76
Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2-12 Replacing Restraint System Parts
Rear Heated Seats ........................................... 1-8 After a Crash .......................................... 1-77
Rear Seat Armrest .......................................... 2-65 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-29
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) .................................. 3-114 Ride Height, Selectable Extended Rear Ride ...... 4-53
Rear Seat Entertainment System ..................... 3-105 Roadside
Rear Vision Camera ........................................ 2-50 Assistance Program ....................................... 7-6
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ......................... 3-11 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 4-40
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Routing, Engine Drive Belt ............................... 6-15
Compass and Temperature Display ................ 2-45 Running the Engine While Parked ..................... 2-44
Reclining Seatbacks, Power ............................... 1-5
10
S Service ........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modifications ......................... 5-3
Safety Belt Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Reminder Light ............................................ 3-33 Your Vehicle .............................................. 5-4
Safety Belts California Pershlorate Materials Requirements .... 5-4
Care of .................................................... 5-103 California Proposition 65 Warning .................... 5-3
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-22 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4
Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................ 1-30 Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-42
Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-35 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-15
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-35 Service, Scheduling Appointments ....................... 7-8
Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....................... 1-16 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-75
Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Sheet Metal Damage ..................................... 5-106
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-41
Seats Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-42
Head Restraints ............................................ 1-7 Side Steps ..................................................... 4-32
Heated Seats ............................................... 1-4 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-8
Heated Seats - Rear ..................................... 1-8 Spare Tire ..................................................... 5-99
Memory, Mirrors ............................................ 1-4 Carrier, Tailgate ........................................... 2-16
Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-3 Installing .................................................... 5-88
Power Reclining Seatbacks ............................. 1-5 Removing ........................................... 5-80, 5-84
Power Seats ................................................. 1-2 Storing ............................................... 5-94, 5-96
Split Folding Rear Seat .................................. 1-8 Specifications, Capacities ............................... 5-117
Third Row Seat ........................................... 1-10 Speedometer .................................................. 3-33
Securing a Child Restraint Split Folding Rear Seat ..................................... 1-8
Rear Seat Position ...................................... 1-57 StabiliTrak® System .......................................... 4-7
Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-60 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ................................ 3-40
Security Light ................................................. 3-46 Start Vehicle, Remote ....................................... 2-8
Selectable Extended Rear Ride Height ............... 4-53 Starting the Engine ......................................... 2-30
11
Steering .......................................................... 4-9 Tire
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....................... 3-116 Pressure Light ............................................. 3-41
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-6 Tires ............................................................. 5-55
Storage Areas Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ........................ 5-106
All-Weather Cargo Area ................................ 2-66 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-70
Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-64 Chains ....................................................... 5-75
Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-64 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-78
Glove Box .................................................. 2-64 Cleaning ................................................... 5-106
Luggage Carrier .......................................... 2-65 Different Size .............................................. 5-72
Rear Seat Armrest ....................................... 2-65 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-78
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ..................... 4-39 Inflation - Tire Pressure ................................ 5-61
Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-23 Inflator,- Accessory ....................................... 5-76
Sunroof ......................................................... 2-67 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-67
Installing the Spare Tire ................................ 5-88
Pressure Monitor Operation ........................... 5-64
T Pressure Monitor System .............................. 5-62
Removing the Flat Tire ................................. 5-88
Tachometer .................................................... 3-33
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ....... 5-80, 5-84
Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier ................................ 2-16
Spare Tire .................................................. 5-99
Taillamps
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ..... 5-94, 5-96
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps .... 5-51
Tire Sidewall Labeling .................................. 5-56
Theft-Deterrent, Radio .................................... 3-116
Tire Terminology and Definitions .................... 5-58
Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-24
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-72
Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-24
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-74
PASS-Key® III+ ........................................... 2-26
Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-74
PASS-Key® III+ Operation ............................. 2-26
When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-69
Third Row Seat .............................................. 1-10
Tool Kit ......................................................... 4-42
Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-6
Tow/Haul Mode ............................................... 2-36
Time, Setting .................................................. 3-73
Tow/Haul Mode Light ....................................... 3-47
12
Towing
Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-51 V
Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-55 Vehicle
Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-51 Control ........................................................ 4-3
Traction Damage Warnings ........................................... iv
Control System (TCS) .................................... 4-5 Loading ...................................................... 4-44
StabiliTrak® System ....................................... 4-7 Symbols ......................................................... iv
Trailer Vehicle Customization, DIC .............................. 3-63
Recommendations ....................................... 4-67 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy .................. 7-16
Transmission Vehicle Identification
Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-21 Number (VIN) ............................................ 5-109
Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-32 Service Parts Identification Label .................. 5-109
Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-33 Vehicle, Remote Start ....................................... 2-8
Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-8 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-29
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7 Visors ........................................................... 2-23
Voltmeter Gage .............................................. 3-37
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-72
Universal Home Remote System ....................... 2-57
Operation ................................................... 2-57
Using this Manual ............................................... iii
13
W Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning ........ 5-105
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-31 Washer ...................................................... 3-10
Warnings Washer Fluid .............................................. 5-35
DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-56 Wiper Blade Replacement ............................. 5-54
Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6 Wiper Fuses ............................................. 5-110
Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-6 Wipers ......................................................... 3-9
Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper ........................ 3-11
Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv Winter Driving ................................................ 4-36
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-74
Different Size .............................................. 5-72
Replacement ............................................... 5-74
X
Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-46 XM Radio Messages ..................................... 3-103
Windows ....................................................... 2-19 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............. 3-118
Power ........................................................ 2-20
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2
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Index We tell you what the hazard is and what to do to help

The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash,

Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint

Split Folding Rear Seat

Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts

2. Push forward on the seatback to make sure it is

1. Pull the lever labeled 3 toward you.

4. Squeeze the release handle while pulling the seat

To install the seat, do the following:

Put someone on it.

Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on

A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as

A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as

A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.

A: The belt is over an armrest.

A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should

A: The belt is behind the body.

A: The belt is twisted across the body.

1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the

4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as

A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and

Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under

Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles,

Second Row Third Row Seats — SUV

Second Row Seats — SUV

For SUT models, the top tether anchor is located at the

Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a

3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.

5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint,

The system checks the airbag electrical system for

United States Canada

Battery Replacement To replace the battery in the RKE transmitter:

3. Press either one of the two power Midgate latch

2. Lift up on the latch on the left side of the vehicle

1. Press the button on the pin (B), which is attached to

SUT Model Spare Tire Carrier shown,

o (Window Lockout): This button is located near the

Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate

You can use this feature to assist when towing or

The image is provided by the camera located on the

When the System Does Not Seem To

1. From inside the vehicle, press the two outside

1. To verify if you have a Fixed Code garage door

Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions

Your panel of switches may not appear exactly as

Your vehicle has a center console located between the

Your vehicle also has four cargo-area floor drains (A)

The hazard warning

The lever on the left side of the steering column

Z (Rear Wiper): Press this side of the button to

With cruise control, a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h)

; (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to

Different climate control settings can be selected for

The interior temperature

N (Mode): Press the mode button to manually change

H (Vent): This mode directs air through the

United States version shown, Canada similar

If the airbag readiness light stays on after you

United States Canada