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Seats and Restraint Systems ....................... 7 Front Seats .............................................. 8 Rear Seats ............................................. 18 Safety Belts ............................................ 20 Child Restraints ...................................... 42 Airbag System ........................................ 71 Restraint System Check ......................... 90 Features and Controls ................................ 93 Keys ....................................................... 95 Doors and Locks .................................. 100 Windows ............................................... 107 Theft-Deterrent Systems ....................... 110 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ..... 112 Mirrors .................................................. 133 OnStar ® System ................................... 145 Universal Home Remote System .......... 149 Storage Areas ...................................... 160 Sunroof ................................................ 164 Instrument Panel ....................................... 165 Instrument Panel Overview ................... 168 Climate Controls ................................... 186 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators .......................................... 197 Driver Information Center (DIC) ............ 218 Audio System(s) ................................... 236 Driving Your Vehicle ................................. 301 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..................................... 302 Towing ................................................. 354 Service and Appearance Care .................. 377 Service ................................................. 380 Fuel ...................................................... 382 Checking Things Under the Hood ......... 388 Rear Axle ............................................. 428 Four-Wheel Drive .................................. 428 Front Axle ............................................ 429 2007 GMC Envoy and Envoy Denali Owner Manual M 1

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Seats and Restraint Systems ....................... 7Front Seats .............................................. 8Rear Seats ............................................. 18Safety Belts ............................................ 20Child Restraints ...................................... 42Airbag System ........................................ 71Restraint System Check ......................... 90

Features and Controls ................................ 93Keys ....................................................... 95Doors and Locks .................................. 100Windows ............................................... 107Theft-Deterrent Systems ....................... 110Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ..... 112Mirrors .................................................. 133OnStar® System ................................... 145Universal Home Remote System .......... 149Storage Areas ...................................... 160Sunroof ................................................ 164

Instrument Panel ....................................... 165Instrument Panel Overview ................... 168Climate Controls ................................... 186Warning Lights, Gages, and

Indicators .......................................... 197Driver Information Center (DIC) ............ 218Audio System(s) ................................... 236

Driving Your Vehicle ................................. 301Your Driving, the Road, and

Your Vehicle ..................................... 302Towing ................................................. 354

Service and Appearance Care .................. 377Service ................................................. 380Fuel ...................................................... 382Checking Things Under the Hood ......... 388Rear Axle ............................................. 428Four-Wheel Drive .................................. 428Front Axle ............................................ 429

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Bulb Replacement ................................ 430Windshield Wiper Blade

Replacement ..................................... 436Tires ..................................................... 439Appearance Care .................................. 482Vehicle Identification ............................. 491Electrical System .................................. 492Capacities and Specifications ................ 502

Maintenance Schedule .............................. 503Maintenance Schedule .......................... 504

Customer Assistance Information ............. 525Customer Assistance and

Information ........................................ 526Reporting Safety Defects ...................... 544

Index .......................................................... 547

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GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem and the namesENVOY, and DENALI are registered trademarksof General Motors Corporation.

This manual includes the latest information at thetime it was printed. We reserve the right tomake changes after that time without furthernotice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitutethe name “General Motors of Canada Limited”for GMC whenever it appears in this manual.

This manual describes features that may beavailable in this model, but your vehicle may nothave all of them. For example, more than oneentertainment system may be offered or yourvehicle may have been ordered without a frontpassenger or rear seats.

Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be thereif it is needed while you are on the road. If thevehicle is sold, leave this manual the vehicle.

Canadian OwnersA French language copy of this manual can beobtained from your dealer or from:

Helm, IncorporatedP.O. Box 07130Detroit, MI 48207

Litho in U.S.A.Part No. 15863674 A First Printing ©2006 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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How to Use This ManualMany people read the owner manual frombeginning to end when they first receive theirnew vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learnabout the features and controls for the vehicle.Pictures and words work together in the ownermanual to explain things.

IndexA good place to quickly locate information aboutthe vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual.It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manualand the page number where it can be found.

Safety Warnings and SymbolsThere are a number of safety cautions in thisbook. We use a box and the word CAUTION totell about things that could hurt you if you wereto ignore the warning.

{CAUTION:

These mean there is something that couldhurt you or other people.

In the caution area, we tell you what the hazardis. Then we tell you what to do to help avoidor reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions.If you do not, you or others could be hurt.

You will also find acircle with a slashthrough it in this book.This safety symbolmeans “Do Not,”“Do Not do this” or“Do Not let this happen.”

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Vehicle Damage WarningsAlso, in this manual you will find these notices:

Notice: These mean there is somethingthat could damage your vehicle.

A notice tells about something that can damagethe vehicle. Many times, this damage would not becovered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it couldbe costly. But the notice will tell what to do to helpavoid the damage.

When you read other manuals, you might seeCAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colorsor in different words.

There are also warning labels on the vehicle.They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.

Vehicle SymbolsThe vehicle has components and labels that usesymbols instead of text. Symbols are shownalong with the text describing the operation orinformation relating to a specific component,control, message, gage, or indicator.

If you need help figuring out a specific name of acomponent, gage, or indicator, reference thefollowing topics:

• Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1

• Features and Controls in Section 2

• Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3

• Climate Controls in Section 3

• Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators inSection 3

• Audio System(s) in Section 3

• Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5

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These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:

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Front Seats ..................................................... 8Manual Seats ................................................ 8Power Seats ................................................. 9Manual Lumbar ........................................... 10Power Lumbar ............................................. 10Heated Seats .............................................. 11Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals .............. 12Reclining Seatbacks .................................... 14Head Restraints .......................................... 17

Rear Seats .................................................... 18Rear Seat Operation ................................... 18

Safety Belts .................................................. 20Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ........... 20Questions and Answers About

Safety Belts ............................................. 25How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............. 26Driver Position ............................................. 26Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy .............. 34Right Front Passenger Position ................... 35Rear Seat Passengers ................................ 35Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ................ 38Safety Belt Pretensioners ............................ 41Safety Belt Extender ................................... 41

Child Restraints ............................................ 42Older Children ............................................. 42Infants and Young Children ......................... 45

Child Restraint Systems .............................. 49Where to Put the Restraint .......................... 54Lower Anchors and Tethers for

Children (LATCH) .................................... 56Securing a Child Restraint in a

Rear Outside Seat Position ...................... 63Securing a Child Restraint in the

Center Rear Seat Position ....................... 66Securing a Child Restraint in the

Right Front Seat Position ......................... 66Airbag System .............................................. 71

Where Are the Airbags? .............................. 75When Should an Airbag Inflate? .................. 77What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ................... 79How Does an Airbag Restrain? ................... 80What Will You See After an

Airbag Inflates? ........................................ 80Passenger Sensing System ......................... 82Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...... 88Adding Equipment to Your

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......................... 89Restraint System Check ............................... 90

Checking the Restraint Systems .................. 90Replacing Restraint System Parts

After a Crash ........................................... 91

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

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Front Seats

Manual Seats

{CAUTION:

You can lose control of the vehicle ifyou try to adjust a manual driver’s seatwhile the vehicle is moving. The suddenmovement could startle and confuse you,or make you push a pedal when you donot want to. Adjust the driver’s seat onlywhen the vehicle is not moving.

Lift the bar located under the front of the seat tounlock it. Slide the seat to where you want itand release the bar. Try to move the seat withyour body to be sure the seat is locked in place.

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Power Seats

If the vehicle has powerseats, the controls usedto operate them arelocated on the outboardside of the seats.

To adjust the seat, do any of the following:

• Move the seat forward or rearward by slidingthe horizontal control forward or rearward.

• Raise or lower the front part of the seatcushion by moving the front of the horizontalcontrol up or down.

• Raise or lower the rear part of the seatcushion by moving the rear of the horizontalcontrol up or down.

• Raise or lower the entire seat by moving theentire horizontal control up or down.

If the seats have power reclining seatbacks, thecontrol used to operate them is located behindthe power seat control on the outboard side of theseats. See “Power Reclining Seatbacks” underReclining Seatbacks on page 14.

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Manual Lumbar

If your vehicle hasthis feature, there isa knob located onthe outboard side ofthe driver’s seat.

Turn the top of the knob toward the front of thevehicle to increase lumbar support. Turn the topof the knob toward the rear of the vehicle todecrease lumbar support.

Power LumbarYour vehicle may have power lumbar on thedriver’s and front passenger’s seats.

The seatback lumbarsupport can be adjustedby moving the controllocated on the outboardside of the seatcushions.

To increase or decrease support, hold the controlforward or rearward.

Keep in mind that as your seating positionchanges, as it may during long trips, so should theposition of your lumbar support. Adjust the seatas needed.

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Heated Seats

Your vehicle may haveheated front seats.The buttons used tocontrol this featureare located on the frontdoor armrests. Theengine must be runningfor the heated seatfeature to work.

To heat the entire seat, press the horizontal buttonwith the heated seat and seatback symbol. Pressthe button to cycle through the temperature settingsof high, medium, and low and to turn the heatedseat off. The indicator lights above the button willcome on to designate the level of heat selected:three for high, two for medium, and one for low.

The low setting warms the seatback and seatcushion until the seat temperature is near bodytemperature. The medium and high settings heatthe seatback and seat cushion to a slightly highertemperature. You will be able to feel heat in abouttwo minutes.

To heat only the seatback, press the verticalbutton with the heated seatback symbol. Anindicator light on the button will come on todesignate that only the seatback is being heated.Additional presses will cycle through the heatlevels for the seatback only.

The feature will shut off automatically when theignition is turned off.

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Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals

If your vehicle has thisfeature, the controls forthe memory functionare located on thedriver’s door.

These buttons are used to program and recallmemory settings for the driver’s seating position,both outside mirror positions, and the adjustablepedals, if equipped. The settings for these featurescan be saved for up to two drivers.

To store the memory settings, do the following:

1. Adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatbackrecliner and lumbar, both of the outsidemirrors, and the adjustable pedals, ifequipped, to the desired position.See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedalon page 116 for more information.

2. Press and hold the 1 or 2 button of thememory control for three seconds. Adouble chime will sound to let you knowthat the position has been stored.

To repeat the procedure for a second driver,follow the preceding steps, but press the othernumbered memory control button.

To recall the memory settings, do one of thefollowing:

• Press and release button 1 or 2 while thevehicle is in PARK (P). A single chimewill sound and the memory position will berecalled.

• If programmed to do so through the DriverInformation Center (DIC), pressing theunlock button on the remote keyless entrytransmitter will recall the preset driver’smemory seat, mirrors, and adjustable pedalsposition. The numbers on the back of thetransmitters, 1 or 2, correspond to the numberson the memory controls.

• If programmed to do so through the DIC,placing the key in the ignition will recallthe driver’s memory seat, mirrors, andadjustable pedals positions.

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See “Seat Recall” under DIC VehicleCustomization on page 229 for more information.

To stop recall movement of the memory seatfeature at any time, press one of the memorybuttons or power seat controls.

Easy Exit SeatThe control for the easy exit seat function islocated on the driver’s door below the memorybuttons 1 and 2. The easy exit seat button is usedto program and recall the desired driver’s seatposition when exiting or entering the vehicle. Themirrors, power lumbar, recline, and adjustablepedals, if equipped, positions will not be stored orrecalled when using the easy exit seat function.The seat position can be saved for up totwo drivers.

To store the easy exit seat position, do thefollowing:

1. Press and release the 1 or 2 button of thememory control for less than three seconds.The seat will move to the stored memoryposition.

2. Adjust the seat to the desired exit position.

3. Press and hold the easy exit seat button formore than three seconds. A double chime willsound to let you know that the position hasbeen stored for the selected button 1 or 2.

To repeat the procedure for a second driver,follow the preceding steps, but press the othernumbered memory control button.

To recall the easy exit seat position, do one of thefollowing:

• Press the easy exit seat button on thememory control while the vehicle is inPARK (P). The seat will move to the storedexit position.

• Or, if the easy exit seat feature is activated inthe Driver Information Center (DIC), removingthe key from the ignition will move the seatto the exit position. See “Easy Exit Seat” underDIC Vehicle Customization on page 229 formore information on activating this feature inthe DIC.

If an easy exit seat position has not been stored,the default position is all the way rearward.

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Reclining Seatbacks

Manual Reclining Seatbacks

{CAUTION:

You can lose control of the vehicle ifyou try to adjust a manual driver’s seatwhile the vehicle is moving. The suddenmovement could startle and confuse you,or make you push a pedal when you donot want to. Adjust the driver’s seat onlywhen the vehicle is not moving.

{CAUTION:

If the seatback is not locked, it couldmove forward in a sudden stop or crash.That could cause injury to the personsitting there. Always push and pull onthe seatback to be sure it is locked.

If the seats have manual reclining seatbacks, thelever used to operate them is located on theoutboard side of the seats(s).

To recline the seatback, do the following:

1. Lift the recline lever.

2. Move the seatback to the desired position,then release the lever to lock the seatbackin place.

3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sureit is locked.

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To return the seatback to an upright position, dothe following:

1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressureto the seatback and the seatback will returnto the upright position.

2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sureit is locked.

Power Reclining Seatbacks

If your seats havepower recliningseatbacks, use thevertical powerseat control locatedon the outboard sideof the seat(s).

• To recline the seatback, press the controltoward the rear of the vehicle.

• To raise the seatback, press the controltoward the front of the vehicle.

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{CAUTION:

Sitting in a reclined position when yourvehicle is in motion can be dangerous.Even if you buckle up, your safety beltscannot do their job when you are reclinedlike this.

The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In acrash, you could go into it, receiving neckor other injuries.

The lap belt cannot do its job either. In acrash the belt could go up over yourabdomen. The belt forces would be there,not at your pelvic bones. This could causeserious internal injuries.

For proper protection when the vehicle isin motion, have the seatback upright.Then sit well back in the seat and wearyour safety belt properly.

Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle ismoving.

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Head Restraints

Adjust the head restraint so that the top of therestraint is at the same height as the top ofthe occupant’s head. This position reduces thechance of a neck injury in a crash.

Pull the head restraintup to raise it.

To lower the head restraint, press the button,located on the top of the seatback, and push thehead restraint down.

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Rear Seats

Rear Seat OperationYour vehicle has flip and fold second row seatswhich provide additional cargo space.

To flip and fold the seat(s), do the following:

1. Pull up on the loop located where the seatcushion meets the seatback and flip theseat cushion forward.

Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safetybelts still fastened may cause damage to theseat or the safety belts. Always unbucklethe safety belts and return them to their normalstowed position before folding a rear seat.

2. Lift the lever,located on theoutboard side ofthe seatback,and fold theseatback forward.

The head restraint will automatically fold outof the way as the seatback is folded down.

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To return the seat(s) to the original position, dothe following:

{CAUTION:

If the seatback is not locked, it couldmove forward in a sudden stop or crash.That could cause injury to the personsitting there. Always push and pull on theseatback to be sure it is locked.

1. Lift the seatback until it locks into the uprightposition. Push and pull on the seatback tomake sure it is locked.

2. Return the head restraints to the uprightposition by reaching behind the seat andpulling it forward until it locks into place.Push and pull on the head restraint to makesure that it is locked.

3. Flip the seat cushion back into place.

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Safety Belts

Safety Belts: They Are for EveryoneThis part of the manual tells you how to usesafety belts properly. It also tells you some thingsyou should not do with safety belts.

{CAUTION:

Do not let anyone ride where he or shecannot wear a safety belt properly. If youare in a crash and you are not wearing asafety belt, your injuries can be muchworse. You can hit things inside thevehicle or be ejected from it. You can beseriously injured or killed. In the samecrash, you might not be, if you arebuckled up. Always fasten your safetybelt, and check that your passengers’belts are fastened properly too.

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{CAUTION:

It is extremely dangerous to ride in acargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.In a collision, people riding in these areasare more likely to be seriously injured orkilled. Do not allow people to ride in anyarea of your vehicle that is not equippedwith seats and safety belts. Be sureeveryone in your vehicle is in a seat andusing a safety belt properly.

Your vehicle has indicators to remind you andyour passengers to buckle your safety belts.See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 200and Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Lighton page 200.

In most states and in all Canadian provinces,the law says to wear safety belts. Here iswhy: They work.

You never know if you will be in a crash. If youdo have a crash, you do not know if it will bea bad one.

A few crashes are mild, and some crashes canbe so serious that even buckled up, a personwould not survive. But most crashes are inbetween. In many of them, people who buckle upcan survive and sometimes walk away. Withoutbelts they could have been badly hurt or killed.

After more than 40 years of safety belts invehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashesbuckling up does matter... a lot!

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Why Safety Belts WorkWhen you ride in or on anything, you go as fastas it goes.

Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just aseat on wheels.

Put someone on it.

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Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle.The rider does not stop.

The person keeps going until stopped bysomething. In a real vehicle, it could be thewindshield...

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or the instrument panel... or the safety belts!

With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicledoes. You get more time to stop. You stopover more distance, and your strongest bonestake the forces. That is why safety beltsmake such good sense.

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Questions and Answers AboutSafety Belts

Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after anaccident if I am wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be — whether you are wearing asafety belt or not. But you can unbuckle asafety belt, even if you are upside down. Andyour chance of being conscious during andafter an accident, so you can unbuckle and getout, is much greater if you are belted.

Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should Ihave to wear safety belts?

A: Airbags are in many vehicles today and will bein most of them in the future. But they aresupplemental systems only; so they work withsafety belts — not instead of them. Everyairbag system ever offered for sale hasrequired the use of safety belts. Even if youare in a vehicle that has airbags, you stillhave to buckle up to get the most protection.That is true not only in frontal collisions,but especially in side and other collisions.

Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive farfrom home, why should I wear safety belts?

A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you arein an accident — even one that is not yourfault — you and your passengers can be hurt.Being a good driver does not protect youfrom things beyond your control, such asbad drivers.

Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km)of home. And the greatest number ofserious injuries and deaths occur at speedsof less than 40 mph (65 km/h).

Safety belts are for everyone.

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How to Wear Safety Belts ProperlyThis part is only for people of adult size.

Be aware that there are special things to knowabout safety belts and children. And thereare different rules for smaller children and babies.If a child will be riding in your vehicle, seeOlder Children on page 42 or Infants and YoungChildren on page 45. Follow those rules foreveryone’s protection.

First, you will want to know which restraintsystems your vehicle has.

We will start with the driver position.

Driver Position

Lap-Shoulder BeltThe driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is howto wear it properly.

1. Close and lock the door.

2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight.To see how, see “Seats” in the Index.

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt acrossyou. Do not let it get twisted.

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The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull thebelt across you very quickly. If this happens,let the belt go back slightly to unlock it.Then pull the belt across you more slowly.

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle untilit clicks.Pull up on the latch plate to make sure itis secure.If the belt is not long enough, see Safety BeltExtender on page 41.Make sure the release button on the buckle ispositioned so you would be able to unbucklethe safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on theshoulder belt.It may be necessary to pull stitching on thesafety belt through the latch plate to fullytighten the lap belt on smaller occupants.

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The lap part of the belt should be worn lowand snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvicbones. And you would be less likely to slide underthe lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt wouldapply force at your abdomen. This could causeserious or even fatal injuries. The shoulderbelt should go over the shoulder and across thechest. These parts of the body are best ableto take belt restraining forces.

The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stopor crash.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not givenearly as much protection this way.

{CAUTION:

You can be seriously hurt if your shoulderbelt is too loose. In a crash, you wouldmove forward too much, which couldincrease injury. The shoulder belt shouldfit against your body.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearlyas much protection this way.

{CAUTION:

You can be seriously hurt if your lap beltis too loose. In a crash, you could slideunder the lap belt and apply force at yourabdomen. This could cause serious oreven fatal injuries. The lap belt shouldbe worn low and snug on the hips, justtouching the thighs.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.

{CAUTION:

You can be seriously injured if your beltis buckled in the wrong place like this.In a crash, the belt would go up over yourabdomen. The belt forces would be there,not at the pelvic bones. This could causeserious internal injuries. Always buckleyour belt into the buckle nearest you.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm.It should be worn over the shoulder atall times.

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You can be seriously injured if you wearthe shoulder belt under your arm. In acrash, your body would move too farforward, which would increase the chanceof head and neck injury. Also, the beltwould apply too much force to the ribs,which are not as strong as shoulderbones. You could also severely injureinternal organs like your liver or spleen.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The belt is twisted across the body.

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You can be seriously injured by a twistedbelt. In a crash, you would not have thefull width of the belt to spread impactforces. If a belt is twisted, make it straightso it can work properly, or ask your dealerto fix it.

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To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle.The belt should go back out of the way.

Before you close the door, be sure the belt is outof the way. If you slam the door on it, you candamage both the belt and your vehicle.

Safety Belt Use During PregnancySafety belts work for everyone, including pregnantwomen. Like all occupants, they are more likelyto be seriously injured if they do not wearsafety belts.

A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulderbelt, and the lap portion should be worn as lowas possible, below the rounding, throughoutthe pregnancy.

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The best way to protect the fetus is to protectthe mother. When a safety belt is worn properly,it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurtin a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone,the key to making safety belts effective is wearingthem properly.

Right Front Passenger PositionTo learn how to wear the right front passenger’ssafety belt properly, see Driver Positionon page 26.

The right front passenger’s safety belt works thesame way as the driver’s safety belt — exceptfor one thing. If you ever pull the shoulder portionof the belt out all the way, you will engage thechild restraint locking feature. If this happens, letthe belt go back all the way and start again.

Rear Seat PassengersIt is very important for rear seat passengers tobuckle up! Accident statistics show that unbeltedpeople in the rear seat are hurt more often incrashes than those who are wearing safety belts.

Rear passengers who are not safety beltedcan be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. Andthey can strike others in the vehicle who arewearing safety belts.

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Lap-Shoulder BeltAll rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts.Here is how to wear one properly.

1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt acrossyou. Do not let it get twisted.The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the beltacross you very quickly. If this happens, letthe belt go back slightly to unlock it. Thenpull the belt across you more slowly.

2. Push the latch plate into the buckle untilit clicks.

Pull up on the latch plate to make sure itis secure.When the shoulder belt is pulled out all theway, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all theway and start again.If the belt is not long enough, see Safety BeltExtender on page 41.Make sure the release button on the buckle ispositioned so you would be able to unbucklethe safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

3. To make the lap part tight, pull up on theshoulder part.

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The lap part of the belt should be worn low andsnug on the hips, just touching the thighs. Ina crash, this applies force to the strong pelvicbones. And you would be less likely to slide underthe lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt wouldapply force at your abdomen. This could causeserious or even fatal injuries.

The shoulder belt should go over the shoulderand across the chest. These parts of the body arebest able to take belt restraining forces.

The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop ora crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly outof the retractor.

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You can be seriously hurt if your shoulderbelt is too loose. In a crash, you wouldmove forward too much, which couldincrease injury. The shoulder belt shouldfit against your body.

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To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle.

Rear Safety Belt Comfort GuidesRear shoulder belt comfort guides may provideadded safety belt comfort for older childrenwho have outgrown booster seats and for someadults. When installed on a shoulder belt, thecomfort guide positions the belt away fromthe neck and head.

There is one guide for each outside passengerposition in the rear seat. Here is how to install thecomfort guide to the shoulder belt:

1. Slide the guide off of its storage clip locatedbetween the interior body and the seatback.

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2. Slide the guide under and past the belt.The elastic cord must be under the belt.Then, place the guide over the belt andinsert the two edges of the belt into theslots of the guide.

3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and itlies flat. The elastic cord must be underthe belt and the guide on top.

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{CAUTION:

A safety belt that is not properly wornmay not provide the protection needed ina crash. The person wearing the beltcould be seriously injured. The shoulderbelt should go over the shoulder andacross the chest. These parts of the bodyare best able to take belt restrainingforces.

4. Buckle, position, and release the safety beltas described in Rear Seat Passengers onpage 35. Make sure that the shoulderbelt crosses the shoulder.

To remove and store the comfort guide, squeezethe belt edges together so that you can takethem out of the guide. Slide the guide back ontoits storage clip located between the interiorbody and the seatback.

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Safety Belt PretensionersYour vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for thedriver and right front passenger. Although youcannot see them, they are part of the safety beltassembly. They help tighten the safety beltsin a moderate to severe frontal or near frontalcrash if the threshold conditions for pretensioneractivation are met. And, if your vehicle hasside impact rollover airbags, safety beltpretensioners can help tighten the safety beltsin a side crash or a rollover event.

Pretensioners work only once. If they activatein a crash, you will need to get new ones,and probably other new parts for your safety beltsystem. See Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash on page 91.

Safety Belt ExtenderIf the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you,you should use it.

But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealerwill order you an extender. When you go in toorder 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 someoneelse use it, and use it only for the seat it ismade to fit. The extender has been designed foradults. Never use it for securing child seats.To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt.For more information see the instruction sheetthat comes with the extender.

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Child Restraints

Older Children

Older children who have outgrown booster seatsshould wear the vehicle’s safety belts.

Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts?

A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder beltand get the additional restraint a shoulder beltcan provide. The shoulder belt should notcross the face or neck. The lap belt shouldfit snugly below the hips, just touching the topof the thighs. It should never be worn overthe abdomen, which could cause severeor even fatal internal injuries in a crash.

According to accident statistics, children are saferwhen properly restrained in the rear seatingpositions than in the front seating positions.

In a crash, children who are not buckled up canstrike other people who are buckled up, or can bethrown out of the vehicle. Older children needto use safety belts properly.

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{CAUTION:

Never do this.

Here two children are wearing the samebelt. The belt can not properly spread theimpact forces. In a crash, the two childrencan be crushed together and seriouslyinjured. A belt must be used by only oneperson at a time.

Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulderbelt, but the child is so small that theshoulder belt is very close to the child’sface or neck?

A: If the child is sitting in a seat next to awindow, move the child toward the centerof the vehicle. Also see Rear Safety BeltComfort Guides on page 38. If the child issitting in the center rear seat passengerposition, move the child toward the safetybelt buckle. In either case, be sure thatthe shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder,so that in a crash the child’s upper bodywould have the restraint that belts provide.

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{CAUTION:

Never do this.

Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part isbehind the child. If the child wears thebelt in this way, in a crash the child mightslide under the belt. The belt’s forcewould then be applied right on the child’sabdomen. That could cause serious orfatal injuries.

Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the beltshould be worn low and snug on the hips, justtouching the child’s thighs. This applies belt forceto the child’s pelvic bones in a crash.

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Infants and Young ChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needs protection! Thisincludes infants and all other children. Neither thedistance traveled nor the age and size of thetraveler changes the need, for everyone, to usesafety restraints. In fact, the law in every statein the United States and in every Canadianprovince says children up to some age must berestrained while in a vehicle.

{CAUTION:

Children can be seriously injured orstrangled if a shoulder belt is wrappedaround their neck and the safety beltcontinues to tighten. Never leave childrenunattended in a vehicle and never allowchildren to play with the safety belts.

Every time infants and young children ride invehicles, they should have the protection providedby appropriate restraints. Young children shouldnot use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone,unless there is no other choice. Instead, they needto use a child restraint.

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{CAUTION:

People should never hold a baby in theirarms while riding in a vehicle. A babydoes not weigh much — until a crash.During a crash a baby will become soheavy it is not possible to hold it. Forexample, in a crash at only 25 mph(40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) baby willsuddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) forceon a person’s arms. A baby should besecured in an appropriate restraint.

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Children who are up against, or very closeto, any airbag when it inflates can beseriously injured or killed. Airbags pluslap-shoulder belts offer protection foradults and older children, but not foryoung children and infants. Neither thevehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbagsystem is designed for them. Youngchildren and infants need the protectionthat a child restraint system can provide.

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Q: What are the different types of add-onchild restraints?

A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased bythe vehicle’s owner, are available in four basictypes. Selection of a particular restraint shouldtake into consideration not only the child’sweight, height, and age but also whether or notthe restraint will be compatible with the motorvehicle in which it will be used.

For most basic types of child restraints, thereare many different models available. Whenpurchasing a child restraint, be sure it isdesigned to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is,the restraint will have a label saying that itmeets federal motor vehicle safety standards.

The restraint manufacturer’s instructionsthat come with the restraint state the weightand height limitations for a particular childrestraint. In addition, there are many kindsof restraints available for children withspecial needs.

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Newborn infants need complete support,including support for the head and neck.This is necessary because a newborninfant’s neck is weak and its head weighsso much compared with the rest of itsbody. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facingseat settles into the restraint, so thecrash forces can be distributed acrossthe strongest part of an infant’s body,the back and shoulders. Infants alwaysshould be secured in appropriate infantrestraints.

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{CAUTION:

The body structure of a young child isquite unlike that of an adult or older child,for whom the safety belts are designed.A young child’s hip bones are still sosmall that the vehicle’s regular safety beltmay not remain low on the hip bones, asit should. Instead, it may settle up aroundthe child’s abdomen. In a crash, the beltwould apply force on a body area that isunprotected by any bony structure. Thisalone could cause serious or fatal injuries.Young children always should be securedin appropriate child restraints.

Child Restraint Systems

An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for usein a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint systemdesigned to restrain or position a child on acontinuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant’shead rests toward the center of the vehicle.

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A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint withthe seating surface against the back of theinfant. The harness system holds the infant inplace and, in a crash, acts to keep the infantpositioned in the restraint.

A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraintfor the child’s body with the harness and alsosometimes with surfaces such as T-shapedor shelf-like shields.

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A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designedto improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety beltsystem. Some booster seats have a shoulder beltpositioner, and some high-back booster seatshave a five-point harness. A booster seat can alsohelp a child to see out the window.

Q: How Should I Use a Child Restraint?

A: A child restraint system is any device designedfor use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat,or position children. A built-in child restraintsystem is a permanent part of the motorvehicle. An add-on child restraint system isa portable one, which is purchased bythe vehicle’s owner. To help reduce injuries,an add-on child restraint must be securedin the vehicle. With built-in or add-onchild restraints, the child has to be securedwithin the child restraint.

When choosing an add-on child restraint,be sure the child restraint is designed tobe used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a labelsaying that it meets federal motor vehiclesafety standards. Then follow the instructionsfor the restraint. You may find theseinstructions on the restraint itself or in abooklet, or both.

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Securing an Add-on Child Restraint inthe Vehicle

{CAUTION:

A child can be seriously injured or killedin a crash if the child restraint is notproperly secured in the vehicle. Make surethe child restraint is properly installed inthe vehicle using the vehicle’s safetybelt or LATCH system, following theinstructions that came with that restraint,and also the instructions in this manual.

To help reduce the chance of injury, the childrestraint must be secured in the vehicle.Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicleseats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of alap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system.

See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children(LATCH) on page 56 for more information. Achild can be endangered in a crash if the childrestraint is not properly secured in the vehicle.

When securing an add-on child restraint, refer tothe instructions that come with the restraintwhich may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet,or both, and to this manual. The child restraintinstructions are important, so if they are notavailable, obtain a replacement copy from themanufacturer.

Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint canmove around in a collision or sudden stop andinjure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properlysecure any child restraint in your vehicle — evenwhen no child is in it.

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Securing the Child Within theChild RestraintThere are several systems for securing thechild within the child restraint. One system, thethree-point harness, has straps that comedown over each of the infant’s shoulders andbuckle together at the crotch. The five-pointharness system has two shoulder straps, two hipstraps, and a crotch strap. A shield may takethe place of hip straps. A T-shaped shieldhas shoulder straps that are attached to a flatpad which rests low against the child’s body.A shelf- or armrest-type shield has straps thatare attached to a wide, shelf-like shield thatswings up or to the side.

{CAUTION:

A child can be seriously injured or killedin a crash if the child is not properlysecured in the child restraint. Make surethe child is properly secured, followingthe instructions that came with thatrestraint.

Because there are different systems, it is importantto refer to the instructions that come with therestraint. A child can be endangered in a crash ifthe child is not properly secured in the childrestraint.

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Where to Put the RestraintAccident statistics show that children are safer ifthey are restrained in the rear rather than the frontseat. We recommend that child restraints besecured in a rear seat, including an infant ridingin a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in aforward-facing child seat and an older child ridingin a booster seat.

If your vehicle has a rear seat that willaccommodate a rear-facing child restraint, a labelon your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facingchild seat in the front.” This is because the riskto the rear-facing child is so great, if theairbag deploys.

{CAUTION:

A child in a rear-facing child restraint canbe seriously injured or killed if the rightfront passenger’s airbag inflates.

CAUTION: (Continued)

CAUTION: (Continued)

This is because the back of therear-facing child restraint would be veryclose to the inflating airbag.

Even though the passenger sensingsystem is designed to turn off thepassenger’s frontal airbag if the systemdetects a rear-facing child restraint, nosystem is fail-safe, and no one canguarantee that an airbag will not deployunder some unusual circumstance, eventhough it is turned off. We recommendthat rear-facing child restraints be securedin the rear seat, even if the airbag is off.

If you need to secure a forward-facingchild restraint in the right front seat,always move the front passenger seat asfar back as it will go. It is better to securethe child restraint in a rear seat.

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If your vehicle does not have a rear seat thatwill accommodate a rear-facing child restraint,never put a child in a rear-facing child restraintin the right front passenger seat unless thepassenger airbag status indicator shows off andthe airbag is off. Here is why:

{CAUTION:

A child in a rear-facing child restraint canbe seriously injured or killed if the rightfront passenger’s airbag inflates. This isbecause the back of the rear-facing childrestraint would be very close to theinflating airbag.Be sure the airbag is offbefore using a rear-facing child restraintin the right front seat position.

CAUTION: (Continued)

CAUTION: (Continued)

Even though the passenger sensingsystem is designed to turn off thepassenger’s frontal airbag if the systemdetects a rear-facing child restraint, nosystem is fail-safe, and no one canguarantee that an airbag will not deployunder some unusual circumstance, eventhough it is turned off. We recommendthat rear-facing child restraints betransported in vehicles with a rear seatthat will accommodate a rear-facing childrestraint, whenever possible.

If you need to secure a forward-facingchild restraint in the right front seat,always move the front passenger seat asfar back as it will go. It is better to securethe child restraint in a rear seat.

Wherever you install a child restraint, be sure tosecure the child restraint properly.

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Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint canmove around in a collision or sudden stop andinjure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properlysecure any child restraint in your vehicle — evenwhen no child is in it.

Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH)The LATCH system holds a child restraint duringdriving or in a crash. This system is designedto make installation of a child restraint easier. TheLATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle andattachments on the child restraint that are made foruse with the LATCH system

Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraintis properly installed using the anchors, or usethe vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint,following the instructions that came with thatrestraint, and also the instructions in this manual.

When installing a child restraint with a top tether,you must also use either the lower anchors orthe safety belts to properly secure the childrestraint. A child restraint must never be installedusing only the top tether and anchor.

In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle,you need a child restraint that has LATCHattachments. The child restraint manufacturer willprovide you with instructions on how to usethe child restraint and its attachments. Thefollowing explains how to attach a child restraintwith these attachments in your vehicle.

Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraintshave lower anchors and attachments or toptether anchors and attachments.

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Lower Anchors

Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into thevehicle. There are two lower anchors for eachLATCH seating position that will accommodatea child restraint with lower attachments (B).

Top Tether Anchor

A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the childrestraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is builtinto the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B)on the child restraint connects to the top tetheranchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forwardmovement and rotation of the child restraintduring driving or in a crash.

Your child restraint may have a single tether (A)or a dual tether (C). Either will have a singleattachment (B) to secure the top tether tothe anchor.

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Some child restraints that have a top tether aredesigned for use with or without the top tetherbeing attached. Others require the top tetheralways to be attached. In Canada, the law requiresthat forward-facing child restraints have a toptether, and that the tether be attached. Inthe United States, some child restraints also havea top tether. Be sure to read and follow theinstructions for your child restraint.

If the child restraint does not have a top tether,one can be obtained, in kit form, for manychild restraints. Ask the child restraintmanufacturer whether or not a kit is available.

Lower Anchor and Top Tether AnchorLocations

i (Top Tether Anchor):Seating positions withtop tether anchors.

j (Lower Anchor):Seating positions withtwo lower anchors.

To assist you in locatingthe lower anchors, eachseating position withlower anchors hastwo labels, near thecrease between theseatback and theseat cushion.

Second Row

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The labels are located above a flap, at the baseof the seatback, in the rear outside seatingpositions. The anchors are located under the flap.In order to get to the anchors you will need topull the strap at the center of the seat where theseat cushion meets the seatback. This willallow you to fold the seat cushion up and out ofthe way. Lift the flap to expose the anchorsand then lower the seat cushion. Be sure thecushion is locked into place.

The top tether anchors for each rear seatingposition are located on the floor in the cargo areaof your vehicle. Do not use the rear tie-downbrackets near the liftgate for attaching top tethers.Be sure to use an anchor located on the sameside of the vehicle as the seating positionwhere the child restraint will be placed.

Do not secure a child restraint in the right frontpassenger’s position, if a national or locallaw requires that the top tether be attached, or ifthe instructions that come with the child restraintsay that the top tether must be attached. There isno place to attach the top tether in this position.

Accident statistics show that children are saferif they are restrained in the rear rather thanthe front seat. See Where to Put the Restrainton page 54 for additional information.

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Securing a Child Restraint Designed forthe LATCH System

{CAUTION:

If a LATCH-type child restraint is notattached to anchors, the restraint will notbe able to protect the child correctly. In acrash, the child could be seriously injuredor killed. Make sure that a LATCH-typechild restraint is properly installed usingthe anchors, or use the vehicle’s safetybelts to secure the restraint, following theinstructions that came with that restraint,and also the instructions in this manual.

{CAUTION:

Each top tether anchor and lower anchorin the vehicle is designed to hold onlyone child restraint. Attaching more thanone child restraint to a single anchorcould cause the anchor or attachment tocome loose or even break during a crash.A child or others could be injured if thishappens. To help prevent injury to peopleand damage to your vehicle, attach onlyone child restraint per anchor.

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{CAUTION:

Children can be seriously injured orstrangled if a shoulder belt is wrappedaround their neck and the safety beltcontinues to tighten. Secure any unusedsafety belts behind the child restraint sochildren cannot reach them. Pull theshoulder belt all the way out of theretractor to set the lock, if your vehiclehas one, after the child restraint hasbeen installed. Be sure to follow theinstructions of the child restraintmanufacturer.

Notice: Contact between the child restraint orthe LATCH attachment parts and the vehicle’ssafety belt assembly may cause damage tothese parts. Make sure when securing unusedsafety belts behind the child restraint thatthere is no contact between the child restraintor the LATCH attachment parts and thevehicle’s safety belt assembly.

Folding an empty rear seat with the safetybelts secured may cause damage to the safetybelt or the seat. When removing the childrestraint, always remember to return the safetybelts to their normal, stowed position beforefolding the rear seat.

1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments tothe lower anchors. If the child restraint doesnot have lower attachments or the desiredseating position does not have lower anchors,secure the child restraint with the top tetherand the safety belts. Refer to your childrestraint manufacturer instructions and theinstructions in this manual.

1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desiredseating position.

1.2. Pull the strap at the center of the seatwhere the seat cushion meets theseatback. This will allow you to fold theseat cushion up and out of the way.Lift the flap to expose the anchors andthen lower the seat cushion. SeeRear Seat Operation on page 18 foradditional information. Be sure thecushion is locked into place.

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1.3. Put the child restraint on the seat.1.4. Attach and tighten the lower

attachments on the child restraintto the lower anchors.

2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommendsthat the top tether be attached, attach andtighten the top tether to the top tether anchor,if equipped. Refer to the child restraintinstructions and the following steps:

2.1. Find the top tether anchor.2.2. Route and tighten the top tether

according to your child restraintinstructions and the followinginstructions. If your vehicle has a cargoshade, route the top tether betweenthe seatback and the cargo shade.

If the position youare using does nothave a head restraintand you are usinga single tether, routethe tether overthe seatback.

If the position youare using does nothave a head restraintand you are usinga dual tether, routethe tether overthe seatback.

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For vehicles that havea head restraint, folddown the head restraintand route the singletether under thehead restraint and inbetween the headrestraint posts.

See Rear Seat Operation on page 18.

If the position youare using has a headrestraint and youare using a dualtether, route thetether around thehead restraint.

3. Push and pull the child restraint in differentdirections to be sure it is secure.

Securing a Child Restraint in aRear Outside Seat PositionIf your child restraint has the LATCH system,see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children(LATCH) on page 56.

If your child restraint does not have the LATCHsystem, you will be using the lap-shoulderbelt to secure the child restraint in this position.Be sure to follow the instructions that camewith the child restraint. Secure the child in thechild restraint when and as the instructions say.

1. Put the child restraint on the seat.

2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap andshoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety beltthrough or around the restraint. The childrestraint instructions will show you how.

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3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release buttonis positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the wayout of the retractor to set the lock.

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5. To tighten the belt, push down on the childrestraint, pull the shoulder portion of the beltto tighten the lap portion of the belt, andfeed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.If you are using a forward-facing childrestraint, you may find it helpful to use yourknee to push down on the child restraintas you tighten the belt.

6. If your child restraint manufacturerrecommends using a top tether, attach andtighten the top tether to the top tether anchor.Refer to the instructions that came with thechild restraint and to Lower Anchors andTethers for Children (LATCH) on page 56.

7. Push and pull the child restraint in differentdirections to be sure it is secure.

To remove the child restraint, if the top tether isattached to the top tether anchor, disconnectit. Unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let itgo back all the way. The safety belt will movefreely again and be ready to work for an adult orlarger child passenger.

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Securing a Child Restraint in theCenter Rear Seat PositionMany child restraints are too wide to be correctlysecured in the center rear seat, although someof them will fit there. If the center seat position istoo narrow for your child restraint, secure it ina rear outside seat position.

If you secure a child restraint in the center seatposition, follow the instructions in Securing aChild Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Positionon page 63.

Securing a Child Restraint in theRight Front Seat PositionYour vehicle has a right front passenger’sairbag. A rear seat is a safer place to securea forward-facing child restraint. See Where toPut the Restraint on page 54.

In addition, your vehicle has a passenger sensingsystem. The passenger sensing system isdesigned to turn off the right front passenger’sfrontal airbag when an infant in a rear-facing infantseat or a small child in a forward-facing childrestraint or booster seat is detected. SeePassenger Sensing System on page 82 andPassenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 202for more information on this including importantsafety information.

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A label on your sun visor says, “Never put arear-facing child seat in the front.” This is becausethe risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if theairbag deploys.

{CAUTION:

A child in a rear-facing child restraintcan be seriously injured or killed if theright front passenger’s airbag inflates.This is because the back of the rear-facingchild restraint would be very close to theinflating airbag.

Even though the passenger sensingsystem is designed to turn off the rightfront passenger’s frontal airbag if thesystem detects a rear-facing child restraint,

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no system is fail-safe, and no one canguarantee that an airbag will not deployunder some unusual circumstance, eventhough it is turned off. We recommendthat rear-facing child restraints be securedin the rear seat, even if the airbag is off.

If you need to secure a forward-facingchild restraint in the right front seat,always move the front passenger seat asfar back as it will go. It is better to securethe child restraint in a rear seat.

If you need to secure a forward-facing childrestraint in the right front seat position, move theseat as far back as it will go before securingthe forward-facing child restraint. See ManualSeats on page 8 or Power Seats on page 9.

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If your child restraint has the LATCH system, seeLower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)on page 56.

There is no top tether anchor at the right frontseating position. Do not secure a child seat in thisposition if a national or local law requires thatthe top tether be anchored or if the instructionsthat come with the child restraint say that the toptether must be anchored. See Lower Anchorsand Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 56if the child restraint has a top tether.

You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to securethe child restraint in this position. Be sure to followthe instructions that came with the child restraint.Secure the child in the child restraint when andas the instructions say.

1. Your vehicle has a right front passenger’sfrontal airbag. See Passenger SensingSystem on page 82. We recommend thatrear-facing child restraints be secured ina rear seat, even if the airbag is off.

If your child restraint is forward-facing, movethe seat as far back as it will go beforesecuring the child restraint in this seat. SeeManual Seats on page 8 or Power Seatson page 9.When the passenger sensing system hasturned off the right front passenger’s frontalairbag, the off indicator in the passenger airbagstatus indicator should light and stay litwhen you turn the ignition to RUN or START.See Passenger Airbag Status Indicatoron page 202.

2. Put the child restraint on the seat.

3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap andshoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety beltthrough or around the restraint. The childrestraint instructions will show you how.

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4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release buttonis positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the wayout of the retractor to set the lock.

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6. To tighten the belt, push down on the childrestraint, pull the shoulder portion of the beltto tighten the lap portion of the belt, andfeed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.

If you are using a forward-facing childrestraint, you may find it helpful to use yourknee to push down on the child restraintas you tighten the belt. You should not be ableto pull more of the belt from the retractoronce the lock has been set.

7. Push and pull the child restraint in differentdirections to be sure it is secure.

8. If the airbag is off, the off indicator will comeon and stay on when the key is turned toRUN or START.

If a child restraint has been installed and the onindicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Removethe child restraint from the vehicle and reinstallthe child restraint.

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If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restartingthe vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check tomake sure that the vehicle’s seatback is notpressing the child restraint into the seat cushion.If this happens, slightly recline the vehicle’sseatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible.Also make sure the child restraint is not trappedunder the vehicle head restraint. If this happens,adjust the head restraint.

If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child inthe child restraint in a rear seat position inthe vehicle and check with your dealer.

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle thevehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all theway. The safety belt will move freely againand be ready to work for an adult or largerchild passenger.

Airbag SystemYour vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driverand a frontal airbag for the right front passenger.Your vehicle may also have roof-mounted sideimpact airbags designed for either side impact orrollover deployment. Roof-mounted side impactairbags are available for the driver and thepassenger seated directly behind the driver andfor the right front passenger and the passengerseated directly behind that passenger.

If your vehicle has roof-mounted side impactairbags, the word AIRBAG will appear onthe airbag covering on the sidewall trim nearthe driver’s and right front passenger’s window.

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Even if you have no right front passenger seatin your vehicle there is still an active frontalairbag in the right side of the instrument panel.Do not place cargo in front of this airbag.

{CAUTION:

Be sure that cargo is not near an airbag.In a crash, an inflating airbag mightforce that object toward a person. Thiscould cause severe injury or even death.Secure objects away from the area inwhich an airbag would inflate. For moreinformation, see Where Are the Airbags?on page 75 and Loading Your Vehicleon page 349.

Airbags are designed to supplement the protectionprovided by safety belts. Even though today’sairbags are also designed to help reduce the riskof injury from the force of an inflating bag, allairbags must inflate very quickly to do their job.

Here are the most important things to know aboutthe airbag system:

{CAUTION:

You can be severely injured or killed in acrash if you are not wearing your safetybelt — even if you have airbags. Wearingyour safety belt during a crash helpsreduce your chance of hitting thingsinside the vehicle or being ejected from it.Airbags are “supplemental restraints” tothe safety belts. All airbags are designedto work with safety belts but do notreplace them.

Frontal airbags for the driver and rightfront passenger are designed to deployin moderate to severe frontal and nearfrontal crashes.

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They are not designed to inflate inrollover, rear crashes, or in many sidecrashes. And, for some unrestrainedoccupants, frontal airbags may provideless protection in frontal crashes thanmore forceful airbags have provided inthe past.

Roof-mounted side impact airbags aredesigned to inflate in moderate to severecrashes where something hits the side ofyour vehicle. They are not designed toinflate in frontal or in rear crashes. If thevehicle is equipped with rollover capableairbags, it has been designed to deploythe roof-mounted side impact airbags inthe event of a vehicle rollover. Everyonein your vehicle should wear a safety beltproperly — whether or not there is anairbag for that person.

{CAUTION:

Both frontal and roof-mounted side impactairbags inflate with great force, faster thanthe blink of an eye. If you are too close toan inflating airbag, as you would be if youwere leaning forward, it could seriouslyinjure you. Safety belts help keep you inposition for airbag inflation before andduring a crash. Always wear your safetybelt even with frontal airbags. The drivershould sit as far back as possible whilestill maintaining control of the vehicle.Occupants should not lean on or sleepagainst the door.

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{CAUTION:

Anyone who is up against, or very closeto, any airbag when it inflates can beseriously injured or killed. Airbags pluslap-shoulder belts offer the bestprotection for adults, but not for youngchildren and infants. Neither the vehicle’ssafety belt system nor its airbag system isdesigned for them. Young children andinfants need the protection that a childrestraint system can provide. Alwayssecure children properly in your vehicle.To read how, see Older Children onpage 42 or Infants and Young Childrenon page 45.

There is an airbagreadiness light on theinstrument panel cluster,which shows theairbag symbol.

The system checks the airbag electrical systemfor malfunctions. The light tells you if there isan electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Lighton page 201 for more information.

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Where Are the Airbags?

The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of thesteering wheel.

The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in theinstrument panel on the passenger’s side.

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If your vehicle has a roof-mounted airbag for thedriver and the person seated directly behindthe driver, it is located in the ceiling above theside windows.

If your vehicle has a roof-mounted airbag for theright front passenger and the person directlybehind that passenger, it is located in the ceilingabove the side windows.

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{CAUTION:

If something is between an occupant andan airbag, the bag might not inflateproperly or it might force the object intothat person causing severe injury or evendeath. The path of an inflating airbag mustbe kept clear. Do not put anythingbetween an occupant and an airbag, anddo not attach or put anything on thesteering wheel hub or on or near anyother airbag covering. And, if your vehiclehas roof-mounted side impact airbags,never secure anything to the roof of yourvehicle by routing the rope or tie downthrough any door or window opening. Ifyou do, the path of an inflating sideimpact airbag will be blocked. The path ofan inflating airbag must be kept clear.

When Should an Airbag Inflate?The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontalairbags are designed to inflate in moderateto severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. Butthey are designed to inflate only if the impactexceeds a predetermined deployment threshold.Deployment thresholds take into account avariety of desired deployment and non-deploymentevents and are used to predict how severe acrash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflateand help restrain the occupants. Whether yourfrontal airbags will or should deploy is not basedon how fast your vehicle is traveling. It dependslargely on what you hit, the direction of the impact,and how quickly your vehicle slows down.

In addition, your vehicle has “dual stage” frontalairbags, which adjust the restraint accordingto crash severity. Your vehicle has electronicfrontal sensors, which helps the sensing systemdistinguish between a moderate frontal impactand a more severe frontal impact. For moderatefrontal impacts, these airbags inflate at a levelless than full deployment. For more severefrontal impacts, full deployment occurs.

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If the front of your vehicle goes straight into awall that does not move or deform, the thresholdlevel for the reduced deployment is about9 to 16 mph (14 to 26 km/h), and the thresholdlevel for a full deployment is about 18 to 25 mph(29 to 40 km/h). The threshold level can vary,however, with specific vehicle design, so that itcan be somewhat above or below this range.

Frontal airbags may inflate at different crashspeeds. For example:

• If the vehicle hits a stationary object, theairbags could inflate at a different crash speedthan if the vehicle hits a moving object.

• If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, theairbags could inflate at a different crashspeed than if the vehicle hits an object thatdoes not deform.

• If the vehicle hits a narrow object (like a pole),the airbags could inflate at a different crashspeed 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 crashspeed than if the vehicle goes straight intothe object.

Frontal airbags (driver and right front passenger)are not intended to inflate during vehiclerollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts.

Your vehicle has seat position sensors whichenables the sensing system to monitor the positionof the driver’s seat and the right front passenger’sseat. Seat position sensors provide informationthat is used to determine if the airbags shoulddeploy at a reduced level or at full deployment.

Your vehicle may or may not have roof-mountedairbags and a rollover sensor. See AirbagSystem on page 71. These “rollover capable”airbags are intended to inflate in moderateto severe side crashes or during a rollover.A roof-mounted airbag will inflate if the crashseverity is above the system’s designed “thresholdlevel.” The threshold level can vary with specificvehicle design. Roof-mounted airbags are notintended to inflate in frontal or near-frontal impacts,or rear impacts. Both roof-mounted airbags willdeploy when either side of the vehicle is struckor during a rollover.

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In any particular crash, no one can say whetheran airbag should have inflated simply becauseof the damage to a vehicle or because of what therepair costs were. For frontal airbags, inflation isdetermined by what the vehicle hits, the angleof the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slowsdown. For roof-mounted airbags, inflation isdetermined by the location and severity of theimpact.

The airbag system is designed to work properlyunder a wide range of conditions, including off-roadusage. Observe safe driving speeds, especiallyon rough terrain. As always, wear your safety belt.See Off-Road Driving on page 319 for tips onoff-road driving.

What Makes an Airbag Inflate?In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbagsensing system detects that the vehicle isin a crash. Additionally, in the case of a “rollovercapable” roof-mounted side impact airbag, thesensing system detects that the vehicle is about toroll over. The sensing system triggers a releaseof gas from the inflator, which inflates theairbag. The inflator, airbag, and related hardwareare all part of the airbag modules inside thesteering wheel and in the instrument panel in frontof the right front passenger. For vehicles withroof-mounted rollover airbags, the airbag modules,the inflator, and the airbags are located in theceiling of the vehicle, near the side windows.

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How Does an Airbag Restrain?In moderate to severe frontal or near frontalcollisions, even belted occupants can contactthe steering wheel or the instrument panel.In moderate to severe side collisions, even beltedoccupants can contact the inside of the vehicle.Airbags supplement the protection providedby safety belts. Airbags distribute the force of theimpact more evenly over the occupant’s upperbody, stopping the occupant more gradually.But the frontal airbags would not help you inmany types of collisions, including rollovers, rearimpacts, and many side impacts, primarily becausean occupant’s motion is not toward the airbag.Roof-mounted rollover airbags would not helpyou in many types of collisions, including manyfrontal or near frontal collisions, and rear impacts.

Airbags should never be regarded as anythingmore than a supplement to safety belts, andthen only in moderate to severe frontal ornear-frontal collisions for the driver’s and rightfront passenger’s frontal airbags, and onlyin moderate to severe side collisions or rolloversfor vehicles with roof-mounted rollover airbags.

What Will You See After an AirbagInflates?After a frontal airbag inflates, it quickly deflates, soquickly that some people may not even realizean airbag inflated. Roof-mounted rollover airbagsmay still be at least partially inflated minutesafter the vehicle comes to rest. Some componentsof the airbag module — the steering wheel hubfor the driver’s airbag, the instrument panel forthe right front passenger’s airbag, and thearea along the ceiling of the vehicle near the sidewindows for vehicles with roof–mounted sideimpact airbags — may be hot for a short time.The parts of the airbag that come into contactwith you may be warm, but not too hot to touch.There may be some smoke and dust coming fromthe vents in the deflated airbags. Airbag inflationdoes not prevent the driver from seeing out ofthe windshield or being able to steer the vehicle,nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle.

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{CAUTION:

When an airbag inflates, there may bedust in the air. This dust could causebreathing problems for people with ahistory of asthma or other breathingtrouble. To avoid this, everyone in thevehicle should get out as soon as it issafe to do so. If you have breathingproblems but cannot get out of the vehicleafter an airbag inflates, then get fresh airby opening a window or a door. If youexperience breathing problems followingan airbag deployment, you should seekmedical attention.

Your vehicle has a feature that may automaticallyunlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on, andflash the hazard warning flashers when the airbagsinflate. You can lock the doors again, turn theinterior lamps off, and turn off the hazard warningflashers by using the controls for those features.

In many crashes severe enough to inflate theairbag, windshields are broken by vehicledeformation. Additional windshield breakage mayalso occur from the right front passenger airbag.

• Airbags are designed to inflate only once.After an airbag inflates, you will need somenew parts for your airbag system. If you do notget them, the airbag system will not be thereto help protect you in another crash. A newsystem will include airbag modules andpossibly other parts. The service manual foryour vehicle covers the need to replaceother parts.

• Your vehicle has a crash sensing anddiagnostic module which records informationafter a crash. See Vehicle Data Collectionand Event Data Recorders on page 538.

• Let only qualified technicians work on theairbag system. Improper service can meanthat an airbag system will not work properly.See your dealer for service.

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Passenger Sensing SystemYour vehicle has a passenger sensing system forthe right front passenger’s position. A passengerairbag status indicator in the rearview mirror willbe visible when you turn your ignition key toSTART or RUN.

The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for onand off, will be visible during the system check.When the system check is complete, eitherthe word ON or the word OFF, or the symbol foron or the symbol for off, will be visible. SeePassenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 202.

The passenger sensing system will turn offthe right front passenger’s frontal airbag undercertain conditions. The driver’s airbags are notpart of the passenger sensing system.

The passenger sensing system works withsensors that are part of the right front passenger’sseat and safety belt. The sensors are designedto detect the presence of a properly-seatedoccupant and determine if the passenger’s frontalairbag should be enabled (may inflate) or not.

Accident statistics show that children are saferif they are restrained in the rear rather thanthe front seat. We recommend that child restraintsbe secured in a rear seat, including an infantriding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child ridingin a forward-facing child seat, and an olderchild riding in a booster seat.

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If your vehicle has a rear seat that willaccommodate a rear-facing child restraint, a labelon your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facingchild seat in the front.” This is because the riskto the rear-facing child is so great, if theairbag deploys.

{CAUTION:

A child in a rear-facing child restraint canbe seriously injured or killed if the rightfront passenger’s airbag inflates. This isbecause the back of the rear-facing childrestraint would be very close to theinflating airbag.

Even though the passenger sensingsystem is designed to turn off thepassenger’s frontal airbag if the systemdetects a rear-facing child restraint,

CAUTION: (Continued)

CAUTION: (Continued)

no system is fail-safe, and no one canguarantee that an airbag will not deployunder some unusual circumstance, eventhough it is turned off. We recommendthat rear-facing child restraints be securedin the rear seat, even if the airbag is off.

If you need to secure a forward-facingchild restraint in the right front seat,always move the front passenger seat asfar back as it will go. It is better to securethe child restraint in a rear seat.

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If your vehicle does not have a rear seat thatwill accommodate a rear-facing child restraint,never put a child in a rear-facing child restraintin the right front passenger seat unless thepassenger airbag status indicator shows off andthe airbag is off. Here is why:

{CAUTION:

A child in a rear-facing child restraintcan be seriously injured or killed if theright front passenger’s airbag inflates.This is because the back of therear-facing child restraint would bevery close to the inflating airbag.Be sure the airbag is off before usinga rear-facing child restraint in theright front seat position.

CAUTION: (Continued)

CAUTION: (Continued)

Even though the passenger sensingsystem is designed to turn off thepassenger’s frontal airbag if the systemdetects a rear-facing child restraint,no system is fail-safe, and no one canguarantee that an airbag will not deployunder some unusual circumstance, eventhough it is turned off. We recommendthat rear-facing child restraints betransported in vehicles with a rear seatthat will accommodate a rear-facing childrestraint, whenever possible.

If you need to secure a forward-facingchild restraint in the right front seat,always move the front passenger seat asfar back as it will go. It is better to securethe child restraint in a rear seat.

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The passenger sensing system is designed to turnoff the right front passenger’s frontal airbag if:

• The right front passenger seat is unoccupied.

• The system determines that an infant ispresent in a rear-facing infant seat.

• The system determines that a small child ispresent in a forward-facing child restraint.

• The system determines that a small child ispresent in a booster seat.

• A right front passenger takes his/her weight offof the seat for a period of time.

• The right front passenger seat is occupied bya smaller person, such as a child who hasoutgrown child restraints.

• Or, if there is a critical problem with the airbagsystem or the passenger sensing system.

When the passenger sensing system has turnedoff the passenger’s frontal airbag, the off indicatorin the rearview mirror will light and stay lit toremind you that the airbag is off.

If a child restraint has been installed and the onindicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Removethe child restraint from the vehicle and reinstallthe child restraint following the child restraintmanufacturer’s directions and refer to Securing aChild Restraint in the Right Front Seat Positionon page 66.

If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restartingthe vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check tomake sure that the vehicle’s seatback is notpressing the child restraint into the seat cushion.If this happens, slightly recline the vehicle’sseatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible.Also make sure the child restraint is not trappedunder the vehicle head restraint. If this happens,adjust the head restraint.

If the on indicator is still lit, secure the childin the child restraint in a rear seat position inthe vehicle and check with your dealer.

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The passenger sensing system is designed toenable (may inflate) the right front passenger’sfrontal airbag anytime the system sensesthat a person of adult size is sitting properly inthe right front passenger’s seat. When thepassenger sensing system has allowed the airbagto be enabled, the on indicator will light andstay lit to remind you that the airbag is active.

For some children who have outgrown childrestraints and for very small adults, the passengersensing system may or may not turn off the rightfront passenger’s frontal airbag, depending uponthe person’s seating posture and body build.Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrownchild restraints should wear a safety beltproperly — whether or not there is an airbag forthat person.

If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right frontpassenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, itcould be because that person is not sitting properlyin the seat. If this happens, turn the vehicle offand ask the person to place the seatback inthe fully upright position, then sit upright in theseat, centered on the seat cushion, with theperson’s legs comfortably extended.

Restart the vehicle and have the person remainin this position for about two minutes. Thiswill allow the system to detect that person andthen enable the passenger’s airbag.

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{CAUTION:

If the airbag readiness light in theinstrument panel cluster ever comes onand stays on, it means that somethingmay be wrong with the airbag system.If this ever happens, have the vehicleserviced promptly, because anadult-size person sitting in the rightfront passenger’s seat may not havethe protection of the frontal airbag.See Airbag Readiness Light on page 201for more on this, including importantsafety information.

Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, canaffect how well the passenger sensing systemoperates. You may want to consider not usingseat covers or other aftermarket equipment ifyour vehicle has the passenger sensing system.See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-EquippedVehicle on page 89 for more information aboutmodifications that can affect how the systemoperates.

{CAUTION:

Stowing of articles under the passenger’sseat or between the passenger’s seatcushion and seatback may interfere withthe proper operation of the passengersensing system.

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Servicing Your Airbag-EquippedVehicleAirbags affect how your vehicle should beserviced. There are parts of the airbag systemin several places around your vehicle. You do notwant the system to inflate while someone isworking on your vehicle. Your dealer and theservice manual have information about servicingyour vehicle and the airbag system. To purchasea service manual, see Service PublicationsOrdering Information on page 545.

{CAUTION:

For up to 10 seconds after the ignitionkey is turned off and the battery isdisconnected, an airbag can still inflateduring improper service. You can beinjured if you are close to an airbag whenit inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. Theyare probably part of the airbag system. Besure to follow proper service procedures,and make sure the person performingwork for you is qualified to do so.

The airbag system does not need regularmaintenance.

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Adding Equipment to YourAirbag-Equipped Vehicle

Q: Is there anything I might add to the frontor sides of the vehicle that could keep theairbags from working properly?

A: Yes. If you add things that change yourvehicle’s frame, bumper system, height,front end or side sheet metal, they may keepthe airbag system from working properly.Also, the airbag system may not work properlyif you relocate any of the airbag sensors.If you have any questions about this,you should contact Customer Assistancebefore you modify your vehicle. The phonenumbers and addresses for CustomerAssistance are in Step Two of the CustomerSatisfaction Procedure in this manual.See Customer Satisfaction Procedureon page 526.

Q: Because I have a disability, I have to getmy vehicle modified. How can I find outwhether this will affect my airbag system?

A: Changing or moving any parts of thefront seats, safety belts, the airbag sensingand diagnostic module, steering wheel,instrument panel, the inside review mirror,ceiling headliner, ceiling and pillar garnish trim,roof-mounted airbag modules, or airbagwiring can affect the operation of the airbagsystem. If you have questions, call CustomerAssistance. The phone numbers andaddresses for Customer Assistance arein Step Two of the Customer SatisfactionProcedure in this manual. See CustomerSatisfaction Procedure on page 526.

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Restraint System Check

Checking the Restraint SystemsNow and then, make sure the safety belt reminderlight and all your belts, buckles, latch plates,retractors and anchorages are working properly.Look for any other loose or damaged safetybelt system parts. If you see anything that mightkeep a safety belt system from doing its job,have it repaired. Keep safety belts clean and dry.See Care of Safety Belts on page 485 for moreinformation.

Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you ina crash. They can rip apart under impact forces.If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.

Also look for any opened or broken airbagcovers, and have them repaired or replaced.The airbag system does not need regularmaintenance.

Notice: If you damage the covering for thedriver’s or the right front passenger’s airbag,or the side impact airbag covering on theceiling near the side windows, the airbag maynot work properly. You may have to replacethe airbag module in the steering wheel, boththe airbag module and the instrument panelfor the right front passenger’s airbag, orside impact airbag module and ceiling coveringfor roof-mounted rollover airbags (if equipped).Do not open or break the airbag coverings.

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Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash

{CAUTION:

A crash can damage the restraint systemsin your vehicle. A damaged restraintsystem may not properly protect theperson using it, resulting in seriousinjury or even death in a crash. To helpmake sure your restraint systems areworking properly after a crash, havethem inspected and any necessaryreplacements made as soon as possible.

If you have had a crash, do you need new beltsor LATCH system parts?

After a very minor collision, nothing may benecessary. But if the belts were stretched, as theywould be if worn during a more severe crash,then you need new parts.

If the LATCH system was being used during amore severe crash, you may need new LATCHsystem parts.

If belts are cut or damaged, replace them.Collision damage also may mean you will need tohave LATCH system, safety belt or seat partsrepaired or replaced. New parts and repairs maybe necessary even if the belt or LATCH systemwas not being used at the time of the collision.

If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbagsystem parts. See the part on the airbag systemearlier in this section.

If the frontal airbags inflate you will also need toreplace the driver and front passenger’s safety beltretractor assembly. Be sure to do so. Then thenew retractor assembly will be there to help protectyou in a collision.

After a crash you may need to replace the driverand front passenger’s safety belt retractorassemblies, even if the frontal airbags have notdeployed. The driver and front passenger’s safetybelt retractor assemblies contain the safety beltpretensioners. Have your safety belt pretensionerschecked if your vehicle has been in a collision,or if your airbag readiness light stays on afteryou start your vehicle or while you are driving.See Airbag Readiness Light on page 201.

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✍ NOTES

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Keys .............................................................. 95Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .......... 97Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation .................................... 98Doors and Locks ........................................ 100

Door Locks ................................................ 100Power Door Locks ..................................... 101Delayed Locking ........................................ 102Programmable Automatic Door Locks ........ 102Rear Door Security Locks ......................... 105Lockout Protection ..................................... 105Liftgate/Liftglass ......................................... 106

Windows ...................................................... 107Power Windows ........................................ 108Sun Visors ................................................ 109

Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................. 110Content Theft-Deterrent ............................. 110Passlock® .................................................. 111

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ......... 112New Vehicle Break-In ................................ 112Ignition Positions ....................................... 113Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ............. 114

Starting the Engine .................................... 114Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal .......... 116Engine Coolant Heater .............................. 116Active Fuel Management™ ........................ 117Automatic Transmission Operation ............. 118Four-Wheel Drive ...................................... 122Parking Brake ........................................... 126Shifting Into Park (P) ................................. 127Shifting Out of Park (P) ............................. 129Parking Over Things That Burn ................. 130Engine Exhaust ......................................... 131Running the Engine While Parked ............. 132

Mirrors ......................................................... 133Manual Rearview Mirror ............................. 133Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ....... 133Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

with OnStar® and Compass ................... 134Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

with OnStar®, Compass andTemperature Display .............................. 136

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith Compass ........................................ 138

Section 2 Features and Controls

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith Compass and TemperatureDisplay ................................................... 140

Outside Manual Mirrors ............................. 144Outside Power Mirrors ............................... 144Outside Curb View Assist Mirror ................ 144Outside Convex Mirror ............................... 145Outside Heated Mirrors ............................. 145

OnStar® System .......................................... 145Universal Home Remote System ................ 149

Universal Home Remote System(With Three Round LED) ....................... 149

Universal Home Remote System(With One Triangular LED) ..................... 150

Universal Home Remote SystemOperation (With Three Round LED) ....... 151

Universal Home Remote System Operation(With One Triangular LED) ...................... 156

Storage Areas ............................................. 160Glove Box ................................................. 160Overhead Console ..................................... 160Center Console Storage Area .................... 160Luggage Carrier ........................................ 161Rear Floor Storage Lid .............................. 162Convenience Net ....................................... 162Cargo Cover ............................................. 163Cargo Tie Downs ...................................... 164

Sunroof ....................................................... 164

Section 2 Features and Controls

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Keys

{CAUTION:

Leaving children in a vehicle with theignition key is dangerous for manyreasons. They could operate the powerwindows or other controls or even makethe vehicle move. The children or otherscould be badly injured or even killed.Do not leave the keys in a vehicle withchildren.

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This vehicle has keysthat can be used for theignition and door lockthat will fit witheither side up.

When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealerprovides the owner with a pair of identical keysand a key code number.

The key code number tells your dealer or aqualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keepthis number in a safe place. If you lose yourkeys, you will be able to have new ones madeeasily using this number. Your selling dealershould also have this number.

Notice: If you ever lock your keys in yourvehicle, you may have to damage the vehicleto get in. Be sure you have spare keys.

If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, callthe GM Roadside Assistance Center. SeeRoadside Assistance Program on page 532.

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)SystemYour Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) systemoperates on a radio frequency subject to FederalCommunications Commission (FCC) Rulesand with Industry Canada.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.

2. This device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation of the device.

This device complies with RSS-210 of IndustryCanada. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.

2. This device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation of the device.

Changes or modifications to this system by otherthan an authorized service facility could voidauthorization to use this equipment.

At times you may notice a decrease in operatingrange. This is normal for any RKE system.If the transmitter does not work or if you have tostand closer to your vehicle for the transmitterto work, try this:

• Check the distance. You may be too far fromyour vehicle. You may need to stand closerduring rainy or snowy weather.

• Check the location. Other vehicles or objectsmay be blocking the signal. Take a few stepsto the left or right, hold the transmitterhigher, and try again.

• Check to determine if battery replacement isnecessary. See “Battery Replacement”under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation on page 98.

• If you are still having trouble, see your dealeror a qualified technician for service.

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System OperationIf your vehicle has this feature, you can lock andunlock your doors from about 3 feet (1 m) upto 30 feet (9 m) away using the RKE transmittersupplied with your vehicle.

K (Unlock): Pressunlock for the driver’sdoor to unlockautomatically, theparking lamps to flashand the interior lightsto go on. Press theunlock button asecond time withinthree seconds to unlockall the doors.

You can program different feedback settingsthrough the Driver Information Center (DIC).For more information see Driver InformationCenter (DIC) on page 218.

Q (Lock): Press lock to lock all the doors. Presslock again within three seconds and the hornwill chirp.

L (Panic): Press the horn symbol to make thehorn sound. The headlamps and taillampswill flash for up to 30 seconds. This can be turnedoff by pressing the horn button again, by waitingfor 30 seconds, or by starting the vehicle.

Matching Transmitter(s) to YourVehicleEach RKE transmitter is coded to prevent anothertransmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If atransmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can bepurchased through your dealer. Remember tobring any remaining transmitters with you whenyou go to your dealer. When the dealer matchesthe replacement transmitter to your vehicle,any remaining transmitters must also be matched.Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter,the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.Each vehicle can have a maximum of fourtransmitters matched to it.

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Battery ReplacementUnder normal use, the battery in your RKEtransmitter should last about two years.

the battery is weak if the transmitter does not workat the normal range in any location. If you haveto get close to your vehicle before the transmitterworks, it is probably time to change the battery.

The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display aKEY FOB # BATTERY LOW message whenthe transmitter battery is low.

Notice: When replacing the battery, use carenot to touch any of the circuitry. Staticfrom your body transferred to these surfacesmay damage the transmitter.

To replace the battery in the RKE transmitter dothe following:

1. Insert a thin coin in the slot between thecovers of the transmitter housing. Gentlypry the transmitter apart.

2. Remove and replace the battery with athree-volt CR2032 or equivalent battery.

3. Align the covers and snap them together.

4. Check the operation of the transmitter.

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Doors and Locks

Door Locks

{CAUTION:

Unlocked doors can be dangerous.• Passengers, especially children, can

easily open the doors and fall out of amoving vehicle. When a door islocked, the handle will not open it.You increase the chance of beingthrown out of the vehicle in a crash ifthe doors are not locked. So, wearsafety belts properly and lock thedoors whenever you drive.

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CAUTION: (Continued)

• Young children who get into unlockedvehicles may be unable to get out.A child can be overcome by extremeheat and can suffer permanent injuriesor even death from heat stroke.Always lock your vehicle wheneveryou leave it.

• Outsiders can easily enter through anunlocked door when you slow downor stop your vehicle. Locking yourdoors can help prevent this fromhappening.

There are several ways to lock and unlock yourvehicle. You can use the remote keyless entrysystem.

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You can use your key to unlock your door fromthe outside.

You can lock or unlock the door from the inside bysliding the manual lever forward or rearward.When the door is unlocked, you can see a redarea on the lever.

The manual lever on each door works only thatdoor’s lock.

Power Door Locks

The power door lockswitches are located onthe driver’s and frontpassenger’s doorarmrests.

Press the lock symbol to lock all of the doors.To unlock the doors, press the other side of theswitch.

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Delayed LockingThis feature delays the locking of the doors andthe liftgate when using the power lock or theremote keyless entry system.

The first press of the power door lock switch orlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitterwith the driver’s door open will activate thedelay locking. A chime will sound. All doors andthe liftgate can be reopened for up to five secondsfrom the time the last door is closed.

Five seconds after the last door is closed, all thedoors will lock. You can lock the doorsimmediately by using the power door lock switchor by pressing the lock button on the optionalremote keyless entry transmitter a second time.

If the key is inserted in the ignition, this feature willnot lock the doors. See Lockout Protection onpage 105.

You can turn the delayed locking feature on or off.If the feature is turned off, the doors will lockimmediately when a power door lock switch orremote keyless entry transmitter lock buttonis pressed.

Programming Delayed LockingTo turn the delayed locking feature on or off, dothe following:

1. Press and hold the power door lock switch onthe driver’s door in the lock position.

2. Press the remote keyless entry transmitterunlock button twice.

If the delayed locking feature was on, it will nowbe off. If the feature was off, it will now be on.

Programmable AutomaticDoor LocksYour vehicle is equipped with an automaticlock/unlock feature which enables you to programyour vehicle’s power door locks. You canprogram this feature through the Driver InformationCenter (DIC), or by the following method.See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 229.

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Programmable Locking FeatureFollowing are the two locking modes that can beprogrammed:

Mode 1: All doors lock when the transmission isshifted out of PARK (P).

Mode 2: All doors lock when the vehicle speed isgreater than 8 mph (13 km/h).

The automatic door locks were pre-programmed atthe factory to lock all the doors when thetransmission is shifted into gear. The followinginstructions detail how to program your door locksdifferently than the factory setting. Choose oneof the two programming options listed previouslybefore entering the program mode.

To enter the program mode, do the following:

1. Begin with the ignition off. Then pull the turnsignal/multifunction lever toward you and holdit there while you perform the next step.

2. Turn the key to RUN and LOCK twice. Then,with the key in LOCK, release the turnsignal/multifunction lever. Once you do this,you will hear the lock switch lock andunlock, the horn will chirp twice, and a30-second program timer will begin.

3. You are now ready to program the automaticdoor locks. Select one of the two programmingoptions listed previously, and press the lockside of the power door lock switch tocycle through the lock options. You will have30 seconds to begin programming. If youexceed the 30-second limit, the lockswill automatically lock and unlock and thehorn will chirp twice to indicate that you haveleft the program mode. If this occurs,repeat the procedure beginning with Step 1 tore-enter the programming mode.

You can exit the program mode any time byturning the ignition to RUN. The locks willautomatically lock and unlock and the horn willchirp twice to indicate that you are leavingthe program mode. If the lock/unlock switches arenot pressed while in the programming mode,the current auto lock/unlock setting will notbe modified.

See your dealer for more information.

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Programmable Unlocking FeatureThe following is the list of available programmingoptions:

Mode 1: Driver’s door unlocks when thetransmission is shifted into PARK (P).

Mode 2: All doors unlock when the transmissionis shifted into PARK (P).

Mode 3: All doors unlock when the key isremoved from the ignition.

Mode 4: No automatic door unlock.

The automatic door locks were pre-programmed atthe factory to unlock all doors once thetransmission is shifted to PARK (P). The followinginstructions detail how to program your doorlocks differently than the factory setting. Chooseone of the four programming options listedpreviously before entering the program mode.

To enter the program mode you need to do thefollowing:

1. Begin with the ignition off. Then pull the turnsignal/multifunction lever toward you and holdit there while you perform the next step.

2. Turn the key to RUN and LOCK twice. Then,with the key in LOCK, release the turnsignal/multifunction lever. Once you do this,you will hear the lock switch lock andunlock, the horn will chirp twice, and a30-second program timer will begin.

3. You are now ready to program the automaticdoor locks. Select one of the four programmingoptions listed above, and press the unlock sideof the power door lock switch to cycle throughthe unlocking options. You will have30 seconds to begin programming. If youexceed the 30-second limit, the locks willautomatically lock and unlock and the horn willchirp twice to indicate that you have left theprogram mode. If this occurs, repeat theprocedure beginning with Step 1 to re-enter theprogramming mode.

You can exit the program mode any time by turningthe ignition to RUN. The locks will automaticallylock and unlock and the horn will chirp twice toindicate that you are leaving the program mode.If the lock/unlock switches are not pressed while inthe programming mode, the current auto lock/unlock setting will not be modified.

See your dealer for more information.

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Rear Door Security LocksYour vehicle may have this feature. You can lockthe rear doors so they cannot be opened fromthe inside by passengers. To use one ofthese locks do the following:

1. Open one of the rear doors. You will find asecurity lock lever located on the insideedge of each rear door.

2. Move the leverdown to engage thesecurity lock.Move the lever up todisengage thesecurity lock.

3. Close the door.

The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be openedfrom the inside while this feature is in use. Ifyou want to open the rear door while the securitylock is on, unlock the door and open the doorfrom the outside.

Lockout ProtectionThis feature stops the power door locks fromlocking when the key is in the ignition and a dooris open to protect you from locking your key inthe vehicle.

If the power lock switch is pressed when a door isopen and the key is in the ignition, all the doorswill lock and then the driver’s door will unlock.

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Liftgate/Liftglass

{CAUTION:

It can be dangerous to drive with theliftgate or liftglass open because carbonmonoxide (CO) gas can come into yourvehicle. You cannot see or smell CO.It can cause unconsciousness and evendeath. If you must drive with the liftgateopen or if electrical wiring or other cableconnections must pass through the sealbetween the body and the liftgate orliftglass:

• Make sure all other windows are shut.• Turn the fan on your climate control

system to its highest speed and selectthe control setting that will forceoutside air into your vehicle. See“Climate Control System” in the Index.

• If you have air outlets on or under theinstrument panel, open them all theway. See Engine Exhaust on page 131.

Liftgate ReleaseTo unlock the liftgate, use the power door lockswitch or the remote keyless entry transmitter.See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation on page 98. The liftglass will also unlockwhen the liftgate is unlocked.

Press the button on the liftglass to open it.To open the entire liftgate, lift the handle locatedin the center of the liftgate. When the liftgateis opened, the liftglass will lock after a short delay.

Emergency Release for OpeningLiftgate1. Remove the trim plug, located on the inside of

the liftgate in the center, to expose the accesshole in the trim panel.

2. Use a tool to reach through the access hole inthe trim panel.

3. Pry the left release lever up to the unlockposition. Pry the right release lever up tounlatch the liftgate.

4. Reinstall the trim plug.

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Windows

{CAUTION:

Leaving children, helpless adults, or petsin a vehicle with the windows closed isdangerous. They can be overcome by theextreme heat and suffer permanentinjuries or even death from heat stroke.Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or apet alone in a vehicle, especially with thewindows closed in warm or hot weather.

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Power Windows

The controls for the power windows are located onthe armrest on each of the side doors. Withpower windows, the switches operate the windowswhen the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY orwhen Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) onpage 114. The driver’s door also has a switch foreach of the passenger’s windows.

Press down the top of the switch to lower thewindow and pull up on the switch to raisethe window. If you hold the switch down for threeto seven seconds after the window has beencompletely lowered or raised, the window will notoperate for about 15 seconds.

Express-Down Window

AUTO (Express-down): The driver’s and frontpassenger’s window switches have anexpress-down feature that allows you to lower thewindow without holding the switch down. Pressdown briefly on the driver’s or front passenger’swindow switch labeled AUTO to activate theexpress-down feature. Lightly tap the switch toopen the window slightly. The express-downfeature can be interrupted at any time by pressingthe top of the switch.

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Window Lockout

o (Lockout): Your vehicle has a lockout featureto prevent passengers from operating thepower windows. The lockout switch is located infront of the window switches on the driver’s door.A light in the lockout switch will come on toshow that the switch has been activated. Pressthe lockout switch again to return to normaloperation.

Sun Visors

Sun Visors with Slide RodYour vehicle may have this feature. Pull the sunvisor down to block glare. Detach the sunvisor from the center mount and slide it along therod from side-to-side to cover the driver orpassenger side of the front window. Swing the sunvisor to the side to cover the side window.It can also be moved along the rod fromside-to-side in this position.

Sun Visors with Fixed Rod andPull-out ExtensionYour vehicle may have this feature. Pull the sunvisor down to block glare. Pull the sun visorextender out for additional coverage. Detach thesun visor from the center mount and swing it to theside to cover the side window.

Visor Vanity MirrorPull the sun visor down to expose the vanity mirror.You may have to lift a cover to expose the mirror.

Lighted Visor Vanity MirrorYour vehicle may have this feature. Pull the sunvisor down and lift the mirror cover to turn onthe lamps. The lamps will turn off when the coveris closed.

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Theft-Deterrent SystemsVehicle theft is big business, especially in somecities. Although your vehicle has a number oftheft-deterrent features, we know that nothing weput on it can make it impossible to steal.

Content Theft-DeterrentYour vehicle may have a content theft-deterrentalarm system.

The security light islocated on theinstrument panel cluster.

To operate the system, do the following:

1. Open the door.

2. Lock the door with the power door lock switchor the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter. The security light should flash.

3. Close all doors. The security light should turnoff after about 30 seconds. The alarm is notarmed until the security light turns off.

If a locked door is opened without the key orthe RKE transmitter, the alarm will go off.The headlamps and parking lamps will flash fortwo minutes, and the horn will sound for30 seconds, then will turn off to save thebattery power.

Remember, the theft-deterrent system will notactivate if you lock the doors with a key or use themanual door lock. It activates only if you use apower door lock switch with the door open, or withthe RKE transmitter. You should also rememberthat you can start your vehicle with the correctignition key if the alarm has been set off.

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To avoid setting off the alarm by accident, do thefollowing:• Always lock the vehicle using the door key

after the doors are closed.

• Always unlock a door with a key, or use theRKE transmitter. Unlocking a door any otherway will set off the alarm.

If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock anydoor with the key. You can also turn off the alarmby pressing unlock on the RKE transmitter.The alarm will not stop if you try to unlock a doorany other way.

Testing the AlarmTo test the alarm, do the following:1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s

window and open the driver’s door.2. Activate the system by locking the doors with

the power door lock switch while the door isopen, or with the RKE transmitter.

3. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and waitfor the security light to go out.

4. Then reach in through the window, unlock thedoor with the manual door lock and open thedoor. This should set off the alarm.

When the alarm is set the power door unlockswitch will not work.

If the alarm does not sound when it should but theheadlamps flash, check to see if the horn works.The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse,see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 493.

If the alarm does not sound or the headlamps donot flash, the vehicle should be serviced byyour dealer.

Passlock®

Your vehicle has the Passlock® theft-deterrentsystem.

Passlock® is a passive theft-deterrent system thatenables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turnedwith a valid key. If a correct key is not used or theignition lock cylinder has been tampered with, thefuel system is disabled and the vehicle will not start.

During normal operation, the security light willturn off about five seconds after the key is turnedto RUN.

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If the engine stalls and the security light flashes,wait about 10 minutes until the light stopsflashing before trying to restart the engine.Remember to release the key from START assoon as the engine starts.

If the engine does not start after three tries, thevehicle needs service.

If the engine is running and the security lightcomes on, you will be able to restart the engine ifyou turn the engine off. However, yourPasslock® system is not working properly andmust be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle isnot protected by Passlock® at this time. Youmay also want to check the fuse. See Fuses andCircuit Breakers on page 493. See your dealerfor service.

In an emergency, call the GM RoadsideAssistance Center. See Roadside AssistanceProgram on page 532.

Starting and Operating YourVehicleNew Vehicle Break-InNotice: Your vehicle does not need anelaborate break-in. But it will perform better inthe 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. Avoiddownshifting to brake, or slow, the vehicle.

• Avoid making hard stops for the first200 miles (322 km) or so. During this timeyour new brake linings are not yet brokenin. Hard stops with new linings can meanpremature wear and earlier replacement.Follow this breaking-in guideline every timeyou get new brake linings.

• Do not tow a trailer during break-in. SeeTowing a Trailer on page 362 for the trailertowing capabilities of your vehicle and moreinformation.

Following break-in, engine speed and load canbe gradually increased.

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Ignition Positions

Use the key to turn the ignition switch tofour different positions.

A (LOCK): This position locks the ignition andtransmission. It is a theft-deterrent feature. You willonly be able to remove the key when the ignitionis turned to LOCK.

Notice: If your key seems stuck in LOCK andyou cannot turn it, be sure you are usingthe correct key; if so, is it all the way in? Turnthe key only with your hand. Using a tool toforce it could break the key or the ignitionswitch. If none of these works, then yourvehicle needs service.

B (ACCESSORY): This position lets you usethings like the radio and the windshield wiperswhen the engine is off.

Lengthy operation of features such as the radio inthe accessory ignition position may drain thebattery and prevent your vehicle from starting.Do not operate your vehicle in the accessoryignition position for a long period of time.

C (RUN): This is the position for driving.

The battery could be drained if you leave the keyin the ACCESSORY or RUN position with theengine off. You may not be able to start yourvehicle if the battery is allowed to drain foran extended period of time.

D (START): This position starts the engine.

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Key In the IgnitionNever leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as itis an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If youleave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle,a chime will sound, when you open the driver’sdoor. Always remember to remove your key fromthe ignition and take it with you. This will lockyour ignition and transmission. Also, alwaysremember to lock the doors.

The battery could be drained if you leave the keyin the ignition while your vehicle is parked.You may not be able to start your vehicle after ithas been parked for an extended period of time.

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)Your vehicle has a Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) feature which lets certain features ofyour vehicle to continue to work up to 20 minutesafter the ignition key is turned to LOCK.

The radio, power windows, the overhead consoleand the sunroof, if the vehicle has one, workwhen the ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY.Once the key is turned from RUN to LOCK,these features continue to work for up to20 minutes, or until a door is opened.

Starting the EnginePlace the transmission in the proper gear.

Move your shift lever to PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start inany other position -- this is a safety feature.To restart when you are already moving, useNEUTRAL (N) only.

Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P)if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you coulddamage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P)only when your vehicle is stopped.

Starting Procedure1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn

the ignition key to START. When the enginestarts, let go of the key. The idle speed willgoes as your engine gets warm. Do not racethe engine immediately after starting it.Operate the engine and transmission gentlyto let the oil to warm up and lubricate allmoving parts.

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Your vehicle has a Computer-ControlledCranking System. This feature assists instarting the engine and protects components.If the ignition key is turned to the STARTposition, and then released when the enginebegins cranking, the engine continues crankingfor a few seconds or until the vehicle starts.If the engine does not start and the key is heldin START for many seconds, cranking stopsafter 15 seconds to prevent cranking motordamage. To prevent gear damage, this systemalso prevents cranking if the engine isalready running. Engine cranking can bestopped by turning the ignition switch to theACCESSORY or LOCK position.

Notice: Cranking the engine for long periodsof time, by returning the key to the STARTposition immediately after cranking has ended,can overheat and damage the crankingmotor, and drain the battery. Wait at least15 seconds between each try, to allowthe cranking motor to cool down.

2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds,especially in very cold weather (below 0°For −18°C), it could be flooded with too muchgasoline. Try pushing the acceleratorpedal all the way to the floor and holding itthere as you hold the key in START for up toa maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at least15 seconds between each try, to allow thecranking motor to cool down. When the enginestarts, let go of the key and accelerator.If the vehicle starts briefly but then stopsagain, do the same thing. This clears the extragasoline from the engine. Do not race theengine immediately after starting it. Operatethe engine and transmission gently until the oilwarms up and lubricates all moving parts.

Notice: Your engine is designed to work withthe electronics in your vehicle. If you addelectrical parts or accessories, you couldchange the way the engine operates. Beforeadding electrical equipment, check with yourdealer. If you do not, your engine might notperform properly. Any resulting damage wouldnot be covered by your vehicle’s warranty.

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Adjustable Throttle and Brake PedalIf your vehicle has this feature, you can change theposition of the throttle and brake pedals. Thisfeature is designed for shorter drivers, since thepedals cannot move farther away from the standardposition, but can move closer for better pedal reach.If your vehicle has this feature, it can beprogrammed to work with the memory function.See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 12.

The vehicle must be in PARK (P) for this featureto operate.

The switch used toadjust the pedals islocated on the steeringcolumn.

Press the switch forward or backward to move thepedals closer or farther away from you.

Engine Coolant HeaterYour vehicle may have an engine coolant heater.

In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder,the engine coolant heater can help. You will geteasier starting and better fuel economy duringengine warm-up.

Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in aminimum of four hours prior to starting yourvehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use ofthe coolant heater is not required. Your vehiclemay also have an internal thermostat in theplug end of the cord. This will prevent operation ofthe engine coolant heater when the temperatureis at or above 0°F (−18°C) as noted on the cord.

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater1. Turn off the engine.

2. Open the hood and unwrap the electricalcord. The cord is located on the driver’sside of the engine compartment next to thebattery box facing the engine.

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-Volt ACoutlet.

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{CAUTION:

Plugging the cord into an ungroundedoutlet could cause an electrical shock.Also, the wrong kind of extension cordcould overheat and cause a fire. Youcould be seriously injured. Plug the cordinto a properly grounded three-prong110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will notreach, use a heavy-duty three-prongextension cord rated for at least 15 amps.

4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplugand store the cord as it was before to keep itaway from moving engine parts. If you donot, it could be damaged.

How long should you keep the coolant heaterplugged in? The answer depends on the outsidetemperature, the kind of oil you have, andsome other things. Instead of trying to listeverything here, we ask that you contact yourdealer in the area where you will be parking yourvehicle. The dealer can give you the bestadvice for that particular area.

Active Fuel Management™Your vehicle’s V8 engine may have Active FuelManagement™. This system allows the engine tooperate on either all or half of its cylinders,depending on your driving conditions.

When less power is required, such as cruising at aconstant vehicle speed, the system will operatein the half cylinder mode, allowing your vehicle toachieve better fuel economy. When greaterpower demands are required, such as acceleratingfrom a stop, passing, or merging onto a freeway,the system will maintain full-cylinder operation.

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Automatic Transmission Operation

There are several different positions for your gearshift lever.

PARK (P): This position locks the rear wheels.It is the best position to use when you start theengine because your vehicle cannot move easily.

{CAUTION:

It is dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)with the parking brake firmly set. Yourvehicle can roll.

Do not leave your vehicle when the engineis running unless you have to. If you haveleft the engine running, the vehicle canmove suddenly. You or others could beinjured. To be sure your vehicle will notmove, even when you are on fairly levelground, always set your parking brakeand move the shift lever to PARK (P).See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 127.If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing aTrailer on page 362.

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If you have four-wheel drive, your vehiclewill be free to roll — even if your shiftlever is in PARK (P) — if your transfercase is in NEUTRAL. So, be sure thetransfer case is in a drive gear — not inNEUTRAL. See Four-Wheel Drive onpage 122. See Shifting Into Park (P) onpage 127.

Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P)before starting the engine. Your vehicle has anautomatic transmission shift lock control system.

You have to fully apply the regular brakes first andthen press the shift lever button before you canshift from PARK (P) when the ignition key isin RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), easepressure on the shift lever and push the shiftlever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintainbrake application. Then press the shift lever buttonand move the shift lever into another gear. SeeShifting Out of Park (P) on page 129.

REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.

Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while yourvehicle is moving forward could damage thetransmission. The repairs would not be coveredby your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) onlyafter your vehicle is stopped.

To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out ofsnow, ice, or sand without damaging yourtransmission, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 348.

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NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine doesnot connect with the wheels. To restart whenyou are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.

{CAUTION:

Shifting into a drive gear while yourengine is running at high speed isdangerous. Unless your foot is firmly onthe brake pedal, your vehicle could movevery rapidly. You could lose control andhit people or objects. Do not shift into adrive gear while your engine is running athigh speed.

Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N) with the engine running at highspeed may damage the transmission. Therepairs would not be covered by your warranty.Be sure the engine is not running at highspeed when shifting your vehicle.

DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving.It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle.If you need more power for passing, and you are:

• Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), pushthe accelerator pedal about halfway down.

• Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, pushthe accelerator all the way down.You will shift down to the next gear and havemore power.

Downshifting the transmission in slippery roadconditions could result in skidding, see “Skidding”under Loss of Control on page 318.

DRIVE (D) can be used when towing a trailer,carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, orfor off-road driving. You may want to shift thetransmission to THIRD (3) or, if necessary, a lowergear selection if the transmission shifts too often.

THIRD (3): This position is also used for normaldriving. It reduces vehicle speed more thanDRIVE (D) without using your brakes. You mightchoose THIRD (3) instead of DRIVE (D) whendriving on hilly, winding roads, when towinga trailer, so there is less shifting between gearsand when going down a steep hill.

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To shift to the THIRD (3) position, you must firstpress the large button on the shift handle.While the button is pressed, move the shifter inthe THIRD (3) position.

SECOND (2): This position reduces vehicle speedeven more than THIRD (3) without using yourbrakes. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It canhelp control your speed as you go down steepmountain roads, but then you would also want touse your brakes off and on.

To shift to the SECOND (2) position, you must firstpress the large button on the shift handle. Whilethe button is pressed, move the shifter in theSECOND (2) position.

You can also use SECOND (2) for starting thevehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces.

FIRST (1): This position reduces vehicle speedeven more than SECOND (2) without usingyour brakes. You can use it on very steep hills, orin deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put inFIRST (1) while the vehicle is moving forward, thetransmission will not shift into first gear until thevehicle is going slowly enough.

To shift to the FIRST (1) position, you must firstpress the large button on the shift handle.While the button is pressed, move the shifter inthe FIRST (1) position.

Notice: Spinning the tires or holding thevehicle in one place on a hill using only theaccelerator pedal may damage thetransmission. The repair will not be covered byyour warranty. If you are stuck, do not spinthe tires. When stopping on a hill, use thebrakes to hold the vehicle in place.

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Four-Wheel DriveIf your vehicle has four-wheel drive, the engine’sdriving power can be sent to all four wheelsfor extra traction. To get the most satisfaction outof four-wheel drive, you must be familiar withits operation. Read the part that follows beforeusing four-wheel drive. You should use Two-WheelHigh for most normal driving conditions.

Notice: Driving on clean, dry pavement inFour-Wheel-Drive High or Four-Wheel-DriveLow for an extended period of time may causepremature wear on your vehicle’s powertrain.Do not drive on clean, dry pavement inFour-Wheel-Drive High or Four-Wheel-DriveLow for extended periods of time.

Automatic Transfer CaseIf your vehicle has four-wheel drive, the transfercase knob is located to the right of the steeringwheel on the instrument panel.

Use this knob to shiftinto and out offour-wheel drive

2 m (Two-Wheel High): This setting is fordriving in most street and highway situations.Your front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive.It also provides the best fuel economy.

AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive): Thissetting is ideal for use when road conditions arevariable. When driving your vehicle in automaticfour-wheel drive, the front axle is engaged, but thevehicle’s power is sent to the rear wheels.When the vehicle senses a loss of traction, thesystem will automatically engage four-wheel drive.Driving in this mode results in slightly lower fueleconomy than Two-Wheel High.

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4 m (Four-Wheel High): This setting should beused when you need extra traction, such ason snowy or icy roads or in most off-roadsituations. This setting also engages your frontaxle to help drive your vehicle.

4 n (Four-Wheel Low): This setting alsoengages your front axle and delivers extra torque.It sends maximum power to all four wheels.You might choose this setting if you are drivingoff-road in deep sand, deep mud, and climbing ordescending steep hills.

{CAUTION:

Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRALcan cause your vehicle to roll even if thetransmission is in PARK (P). You orsomeone else could be seriously injured.Be sure to set the parking brake beforeplacing the transfer case in NEUTRAL.See Parking Brake on page 126.

NEUTRAL: Shift the vehicle’s transfer case toNEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle.See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 355 formore information.

An indicator light in the knob will show you whichposition the transfer case is in. The indicatorlights will come on briefly when you turn on theignition and one will stay on. If the lights donot come on, you should take your vehicle to yourdealer for service. An indicator light will flashwhile shifting the transfer case. It will stay on whenthe shift is complete. If for some reason thetransfer case cannot make a requested shift, it willreturn to the last chosen setting.

If the service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light onthe instrument panel cluster stays on, youshould take your vehicle to your dealer for service.See Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light onpage 216 for further information.

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Shifting Into Four-Wheel High or AutomaticFour-Wheel DriveTurn the knob to Four-Wheel High or AutomaticFour-Wheel Drive. This can be done at any speedunless you are shifting out of Four-Wheel Low.The indicator light will flash while shifting.It will remain on when the shift is complete.

Shifting Into Two-Wheel HighTurn the knob to Two-Wheel High. This can bedone at any speed unless you are shiftingout of Four-Wheel Low.

Shifting Into Four-Wheel LowTo shift to Four-Wheel Low, the vehicle’s enginemust be running and the vehicle must be stoppedor moving less than 2 mph (3.2 km/h) with thetransmission in NEUTRAL (N). The preferredmethod for shifting into Four-Wheel Low is to haveyour vehicle moving 1 or 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h).Turn the knob to Four-Wheel Low. You mustwait for the Four-Wheel Low indicator light to stopflashing and stay on before shifting thetransmission into gear.

If you turn the knob to Four-Wheel Low when yourvehicle is in gear and/or moving, the Four-WheelLow indicator light will flash for 30 seconds and notcomplete the shift unless your vehicle is movingless than 2 mph (3.2 km/h) and the transmission isin NEUTRAL (N). After 30 seconds, the transfercase will return to the setting last chosen.

Shifting Out of Four-Wheel LowTo shift from Four-Wheel Low to Four-Wheel High,Auto Four-Wheel Drive, or Two-Wheel High,your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than2 mph (3.2 km/h) with the transmission inNEUTRAL (N) and the engine running. Thepreferred method for shifting out of Four-WheelLow is to have your vehicle moving 1 or 2 mph(1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Turn the knob to Four-WheelHigh, Auto Four-Wheel Drive, or Two-Wheel High.You must wait for the Four-Wheel High, AutoFour-Wheel Drive, or Two-Wheel High indicatorlight to stop flashing and stay off before shiftingyour transmission into gear.

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If the knob is turned to Four Wheel-High, AutoFour-Wheel Drive, or Two-Wheel High when yourvehicle is in gear and/or moving, the Four-WheelHigh, Auto Four-Wheel Drive, or Two-WheelHigh indicator light will flash for 30 seconds. It willnot complete the shift unless your vehicle ismoving less than 2 mph (3.2 km/h) with thetransmission in NEUTRAL (N).

Shifting into NEUTRALBefore shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL, firstmake sure the vehicle is parked so that it willnot roll.

1. Set the parking brake.

2. Start the vehicle.

3. Put the transmission in NEUTRAL (N).

4. Shift the transfer case to Two-Wheel High.

5. Turn the transfer case knob all of the way pastFour-Wheel Low and hold it there for aminimum of 10 seconds. The neutral indicatorlight will come on.

6. With the engine running, shift the transmissionto REVERSE (R) for one second, then shift thetransmission to DRIVE (D) for one second, toensure that the transfer case is in NEUTRAL.

7. Turn the engine off, by turning the key toACCESSORY.

8. Place the transmission shift lever in PARK (P).

9. Turn the ignition to LOCK.

Shifting Out of NEUTRALTo shift the transfer case out of NEUTRAL, do thefollowing:

1. Set the parking brake and apply the regularbrake pedal.

2. Turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off.

3. Put the transmission in NEUTRAL (N).

4. Turn the transfer case knob to the desiredposition (Two-Wheel High, Four-WheelHigh, or Auto Four-Wheel Drive).

5. After the transfer case has shifted out ofNEUTRAL, the indicator light will go out.

6. Release the parking brake.

7. Start the engine and shift the transmission tothe desired position.

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Parking BrakeTo set the parking brake, hold the regular brakepedal down with your foot and pull up on theparking brake lever located between the seats.If the ignition is on, the brake system warning lighton the instrument panel cluster will come on.See Brake System Warning Light on page 206.

To release the parking brake, hold the regularbrake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever upuntil you can press in the button at the end ofthe lever. Hold the button in as you movethe parking brake lever all the way down.

Notice: Driving with the parking brake on canoverheat the brake system and causepremature wear or damage to brake systemparts. Verify that the parking brake is fullyreleased and the brake warning light isoff before driving.

If you are towing a trailer and you must park on ahill, see Towing a Trailer on page 362.

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Shifting Into Park (P)

{CAUTION:

It can be dangerous to get out of yourvehicle if the shift lever is not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehicle can roll. If you have leftthe engine running, the vehicle can movesuddenly. You or others could be injured.To be sure your vehicle will not move,even when you are on fairly levelground, use the steps that follow. Withfour-wheel drive, your vehicle will be freeto roll — even if your shift lever is inPARK (P) — if your transfer case is inNEUTRAL. So, be sure the transfer case isin a drive gear — not in NEUTRAL. SeeFour-Wheel Drive on page 122. Always putthe shift lever fully in PARK (P) with theparking brake firmly set. If you are pullinga trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 362.

To shift into PARK (P), do the following:

1. Hold the brake pedal down with your foot andset the parking brake.

2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pressingthe button on the side of the shift lever andpushing the lever all the way toward the frontof the vehicle.

3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.

4. Remove the key and take it with you. Youknow your vehicle is in PARK (P) if the keycan be removed from the ignition.

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Leaving Your Vehicle With theEngine Running

{CAUTION:

It can be dangerous to leave your vehiclewith the engine running. Your vehiclecould move suddenly if the shift lever isnot fully in PARK (P) with the parkingbrake firmly set.

If you have four-wheel drive, your vehiclewill be free to roll – even if your lever is inPARK (P) – if your transfer case is inNEUTRAL. So be sure the transfer case isin a drive gear – not NEUTRAL. SeeFour-Wheel Drive on page 122.

And, if you leave the vehicle with theengine running, it could overheat andeven catch fire. You or others could beinjured. Do not leave your vehicle with theengine running unless you have to.

If you have to leave your vehicle with the enginerunning, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P)and your parking brake is firmly set before youleave it. After you have moved the shift lever intoPARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down.Then, see if you can move the shift leveraway from PARK (P) without first pressing thebutton on the console shift lever. If you can,it means that the shift lever was not fully lockedinto PARK (P).

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Torque LockIf you are parking on a hill and you do not shiftyour transmission into PARK (P) properly,the weight of the vehicle may put too much forceon the parking pawl in the transmission. Youmay find it difficult to pull the shift lever outof PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.”To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake andthen shift into PARK (P) properly before youleave the driver’s seat. To find out how, seeShifting Into Park (P) on page 127.

When you are ready to drive, move the shiftlever out of PARK (P) before you release theparking brake.

If torque lock does occur, you may need to haveanother vehicle push yours a little uphill totake some of the pressure from the parking pawlin the transmission, so you can pull the shiftlever out of PARK (P).

Shifting Out of Park (P)Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shiftlock control system. You have to fully applythe regular brakes first and then press the shiftlever button before you can shift from PARK (P)when the ignition is in RUN. See AutomaticTransmission Operation on page 118.

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Parking Over Things That Burn{CAUTION:

Things that can burn could touch hotexhaust parts under your vehicle andignite. Do not park over papers, leaves,dry grass, or other things that can burn.

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Engine Exhaust

{CAUTION:

Engine exhaust can kill. It contains thegas carbon monoxide (CO), which youcannot see or smell. It can causeunconsciousness and death.

You might have exhaust coming in if:• Your exhaust system sounds strange

or different.• Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.• Your vehicle was damaged in a

collision.

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CAUTION: (Continued)

• Your vehicle was damaged whendriving over high points on the roador over road debris.

• Repairs were not done correctly.• Your vehicle or exhaust system has

been modified improperly.

If you ever suspect exhaust is coming intoyour vehicle:

• Drive it only with all the windowsdown to blow out any CO; and

• Have your vehicle fixed immediately.

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Running the Engine While ParkedIt is better not to park with the engine running. But ifyou ever have to, here are some things to know.

{CAUTION:

Idling the engine with the climate controlsystem off could allow dangerous exhaustinto your vehicle. See the earlier cautionunder Engine Exhaust on page 131.

Also, idling in a closed-in place can letdeadly carbon monoxide (CO) into yourvehicle even if the climate control fan is atthe highest setting. One place this canhappen is a garage. Exhaust — withCO — can come in easily. NEVER park ina garage with the engine running.

Another closed-in place can be a blizzard.See Winter Driving on page 344.

{CAUTION:

It can be dangerous to get out of yourvehicle if the shift lever is not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leaveyour vehicle when the engine is runningunless you have to. If you have left theengine running, the vehicle can movesuddenly. 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 movethe shift lever to PARK (P).

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{CAUTION:

If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, it willbe free to roll — even if the shift lever isin PARK (P) — if the transfer case is inNEUTRAL. So be sure the transfer case isin a drive gear — not in NEUTRAL. SeeFour-Wheel Drive on page 122.

Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehiclewill not move. See Shifting Into Park (P) onpage 127.

If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer onpage 362.

Mirrors

Manual Rearview MirrorYour vehicle may have this feature. While sitting ina comfortable driving position, adjust the rearviewmirror so you can see clearly behind yourvehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it upor down and side to side. The day/night control,located at the bottom of the mirror, adjuststhe mirror to reduce headlamp glare from behindduring evening or dark conditions. Turn thecontrol clockwise for night use; return it to thecenter for daytime use.

Manual Rearview Mirror withOnStar®

Your vehicle may have a rearview mirror with theOnStar® system.

Control buttons for the OnStar® system are at thebottom of the mirror. See your dealer for moreinformation on the OnStar® system and howto subscribe to OnStar®. Also, see OnStar®

System on page 145 for more information aboutthe services OnStar® provides.

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Mirror OperationWhile sitting in a comfortable driving position,adjust the rearview mirror so you can see clearlybehind your vehicle. Grip it in the center tomove it up or down and side to side. The day/nightcontrol, located at the bottom of the mirror,adjusts the mirror to reduce headlamp glare frombehind during evening or dark conditions.Move the control to the right for night conditions.Return it to the center for daytime use.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith OnStar® and CompassYour vehicle may have an automatic-dimmingrearview mirror with a compass and the OnStar®

system.

There are three additional buttons for the OnStar®

system. See your dealer for more informationon the system and how to subscribe to OnStar®.See OnStar® System on page 145 for moreinformation about the services OnStar® provides.

O (On/Off): This is the on/off button.

Automatic Dimming Mirror OperationThe automatic dimming mirror function is turned onautomatically each time the ignition is started.To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do thefollowing:

1. Make sure the green indicator light, located tothe left of the on/off button, is lit. If it’s not,press and hold the on/off button until the greenlight comes on, indicating that the mirror isin automatic dimming mode.

2. Turn off the automatic dimming mirror functionby pressing and holding the on/off button untilthe green indicator light turns off.

Compass OperationPress the on/off button once to turn the compasson or off.

There is a compass display in the window in theupper right corner of the mirror face. The compassdisplays a maximum of two characters. Forexample, “NE” is displayed for north-east.

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Compass CalibrationPress and hold the on/off button to activate thecompass calibration mode. CAL will be displayedin the compass window on the mirror.

The compass can be calibrated by driving thevehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until thedisplay reads a direction.

Compass VarianceCompass variance is the difference betweenearth’s magnetic north and true geographic north.The mirror is set to zone eight upon leavingthe factory. It will be necessary to adjust thecompass to compensate for compass variance ifyou live outside zone eight. Under certaincircumstances, such as during a long distancecross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust forcompass variance. If not adjusted to accountfor compass variance, your compass could givefalse readings.

To adjust for compass variance, do the following:

1. Find your current location and variancezone number on the following zone map.

2. Press and hold the on/off button forsix seconds. Release the button when(FOR ZONE) is displayed. The number shownis the current zone number.

3. Scroll through the zone numbers that appear inthe window on the mirror by pressing the on/offbutton. Once you find your zone number,release the button. After about four seconds,the mirror will return to the compass display,and the new zone number will be set.

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith OnStar®, Compass andTemperature DisplayYour vehicle may have this feature. When on, anautomatic dimming mirror automatically dimsto the proper level to minimize glare from lightsbehind you after dark.

The mirror also includes a dual display in theupper right corner of the mirror face. The compassreading and the outside temperature will bothappear in the display at the same time.

P (On/Off): This is the on/off button.

Automatic Dimming Mirror OperationThe automatic dimming mirror function is turned onautomatically each time the ignition is started.To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do thefollowing:

1. Make sure the green indicator light, located tothe left of the on/off button, is lit. If it’s not,press and hold the on/off button until the greenlight comes on, indicating that the mirror isin automatic dimming mode.

2. Turn off the automatic dimming mirror functionby pressing and holding the on/off button untilthe green indicator light turns off.

Temperature and Compass DisplayPress the on/off button, located to the farleft, briefly to turn the compass/temperaturedisplay on or off.

If the display reads CAL, you will need to calibratethe compass. For more information on calibration,see below.

To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius, do thefollowing:

1. Press and hold the on/off button until either aflashing F or C appears.

2. Press the button again to change the displayto the desired unit of measurement. Afterapproximately four seconds of inactivity, thenew unit will be locked in and the displaywill return.

If an abnormal temperature reading is displayedfor an extended period of time, please consult yourdealer. Under certain circumstances, a delay inupdating the temperature is normal.

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Compass VarianceThe mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving thefactory. It will be necessary to adjust the compassto compensate for compass variance if you liveoutside of zone eight. Under certaincircumstances, as during a long distancecross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust forcompass variance. Compass variance is thedifference between earth’s magnetic north and truegeographic north. If not adjusted to account forcompass variance, your compass could give falsereadings.

To adjust for compass variance, do the following:

1. Find your current location and variancezone number on the following zone map.

2. Press and hold the on/off button until a Z anda zone number appear in the display. Thecompass is now in zone mode.

3. Keep pressing the on/off button until thedesired zone number appears in thedisplay. Release the button. Afterapproximately four seconds of inactivity, thenew zone number will be locked in andthe compass/temperature display will return.

4. Calibrate the compass as described next.

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Compass CalibrationThe compass may need calibration if one of thefollowing occurs:

• After approximately five seconds, the displaydoes not show a compass heading (N forNorth, for example), there may be a strongmagnetic field interfering with the compass.Such interference may be caused by amagnetic antenna mount, magnetic note padholder or a similar magnetic item.

• The compass does not display the correctheading and the compass zone varianceis set correctly.

In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in themirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed,press and hold the on/off button until CAL isdisplayed.

The compass can be calibrated by driving thevehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until thedisplay reads a direction.

Passenger Airbag IndicatorThe vehicle may be equipped with a passengerairbag indicator, on the mirror glass, just above thebuttons. If the vehicle has this feature, themirror will display the word ON, or an airbagsymbol in Canada, when the passenger airbag isenabled. For more information, see PassengerSensing System on page 82.

Cleaning the MirrorWhen cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel orsimilar material dampened with glass cleaner.Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirroras that may cause the liquid cleaner to enterthe mirror housing.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith CompassYour vehicle may have an automatic-dimmingrearview mirror with a compass.

O (On/Off): This is the on/off button for theautomatic dimming feature and compass.

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Automatic Dimming Mirror OperationThe automatic dimming mirror function is turned onautomatically each time the ignition is started.To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do thefollowing:

1. Make sure the green indicator light, located tothe left of the on/off button, is lit. If it’s not,press and hold the on/off button until the greenlight comes on, indicating that the mirror isin automatic dimming mode.

2. Turn off the automatic dimming mirror functionby pressing and holding the on/off button untilthe green indicator light turns off.

Compass OperationPress the on/off button once to turn the compasson or off.

There is a compass display in the window in theupper right corner of the mirror face. The compassdisplays a maximum of two characters. Forexample, “NE” is displayed for north-east.

Compass CalibrationPress and hold the on/off button to activate thecompass calibration mode. CAL will be displayedin the compass window on the mirror.

The compass can be calibrated by driving thevehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until thedisplay reads a direction.

Compass VarianceCompass variance is the difference betweenearth’s magnetic north and true geographic north.The mirror is set to zone eight upon leavingthe factory. It will be necessary to adjust thecompass to compensate for compass variance ifyou live outside zone eight. Under certaincircumstances, such as during a long distancecross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust forcompass variance. If not adjusted to accountfor compass variance, your compass could givefalse readings.

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To adjust for compass variance, do the following:

1. Find your current location and variancezone number on the following zone map.

2. Press and hold the on/off button forsix seconds. Release the button when(FOR ZONE) is displayed. The number shownis the current zone number.

3. Scroll through the zone numbers that appear inthe window on the mirror by pressing the on/offbutton. Once you find your zone number,release the button. After about four seconds,the mirror will return to the compass display,and the new zone number will be set.

Automatic Dimming RearviewMirror with Compass andTemperature DisplayIf the vehicle is equipped with an automatic mirror, itwill, when on, automatically dim to the proper levelto minimize glare from lights behind you after dark.

The mirror also includes a display in the upperright corner of the mirror face. The compassreading and the outside temperature will bothappear in the display at the same time. The dualdisplay can be turned on or off by brieflypressing either the TEMP or the COMP button.

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Automatic Dimming Mirror OperationThe automatic dimming mirror function is turned onautomatically each time the ignition is started.To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do thefollowing:

1. Make sure the green indicator light, located tothe left of the on/off button, is lit. If it’s not,press and hold the on/off button until the greenlight comes on, indicating that the mirror isin automatic dimming mode.

2. Turn off the automatic dimming mirror functionby pressing and holding the on/off button untilthe green indicator light turns off.

Temperature DisplayThe temperature can be displayed by pressing theTEMP button. Pressing the TEMP button oncebriefly, will toggle the temperature reading on andoff. To alternate the temperature reading betweenFahrenheit and Celsius, press and hold the TEMPbutton until the display blinks F and C. Pressand release the TEMP button to toggle betweenthe Fahrenheit and Celsius readings. Afterapproximately four seconds of inactivity, thedisplay will stop blinking and display the lastselection made.

If an abnormal reading is displayed, for anextended period of time, please consult yourdealer. Under certain circumstances, a delay inupdating the temperature is normal.

Compass OperationPress the COMP button once briefly to turn thecompass on or off.

When the ignition and the compass feature areon, the compass will show two character boxes forapproximately two seconds. After two seconds,the mirror will display the compass heading.

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Compass CalibrationThe compass may need calibration if one of thefollowing occurs:

• If CAL is displayed while driving in the vehicle.

• After approximately five seconds, the displaydoes not show a compass heading (N forNorth, for example), there may be a strongmagnetic field interfering with the compass.Such interference may be caused by amagnetic antenna mount, magnetic note padholder or a similar magnetic item.

• The compass does not display the correctheading and the compass zone varianceis set correctly.

In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in themirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed,press and hold the COMP button until CAL isdisplayed.

The compass can be calibrated by driving thevehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until thedisplay reads a direction.

Compass VarianceThe mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving thefactory. It will be necessary to adjust the compassto compensate for compass variance if you liveoutside zone eight. Under certain circumstances,as during a long distance cross-country trip, itwill be necessary to adjust for compass variance.Compass variance is the difference betweenearth’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, do the following:

1. Find your current location and variancezone number on the following zone map.

2. Press and hold the COMP button until a zonenumber appears in the display.

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3. Press the COMP button on the bottom of themirror until the new zone number appears inthe display. After you stop pressing thebutton, the display will show a compassdirection within a few seconds.

Passenger Airbag IndicatorThe mirror may be equipped with a passengerairbag indicator on the mirror glass, just above thebuttons. If the vehicle has this feature the mirrorwill display the word ON, or an airbag symbolin Canada, when the passenger airbag is enabled.For more information see Passenger SensingSystem on page 82.

Cleaning the MirrorWhen cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel orsimilar material dampened with glass cleaner.Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirroras that may cause the liquid cleaner to enterthe mirror housing.

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Outside Manual MirrorsIf the vehicle has the manual outside mirrors,adjust each outside mirror so that a little ofthe vehicle and the area behind it can be seenwhile sitting in a comfortable, driving position.

Both mirrors can be manually folded inwardby pulling them towards the vehicle. Push themirrors away from the vehicle, to the normalposition, before driving.

Outside Power MirrorsYour vehicle may have this feature. The powermirror control is located on the driver’s door.

Turn the knob counterclockwise or clockwise toadjust the driver’s or passenger’s mirror sothat you can see a little of the side of your vehicle.After adjusting the position of the mirrors, turnthe knob to the center position so that the mirrorscannot move.

If the travel position in any direction of the mirror isreached, it will enter a ratcheting mode. This actionis harmless. It is a warning that the mirror can go nofurther. To stop this action, back the mirror up bymoving the knob in the opposite direction.

The mirrors can be manually folded inward toprevent damage when going through an automaticcar wash. To fold, push the mirror toward thevehicle. To return the mirror to its original position,push outward. Be sure to return both mirrors totheir original unfolded position before driving.

Outside Curb View Assist MirrorIf the vehicle has this feature, the passenger’soutside mirror will adjust to a preset tilt positionwhile the vehicle is in REVERSE (R) gear.Curb view assist may be useful when you areparallel parking. The mirror will return to normalposition when the vehicle is shifted out ofREVERSE (R) gear. Automatic mirror movementin either direction will follow a short delay.

You may be able to turn this feature on or offthrough the Driver Information Center (DIC). SeeDIC Vehicle Customization on page 229.

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Outside Convex Mirror

{CAUTION:

A convex mirror can make things (likeother vehicles) look farther away thanthey really are. If you cut too sharply intothe right or left lane, you could hit avehicle. Check your inside mirror orglance over your shoulder beforechanging lanes.

The passenger’s outside mirror is convex.A convex mirror’s surface is curved so morecan be seen from the driver’s seat.

Outside Heated MirrorsYour vehicle may have this feature. When youoperate the rear window defogger, the defoggeralso warms the heated driver’s and passenger’soutside rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice,snow and condensation.

OnStar® System

OnStar® uses several innovative technologies andlive advisors to provide you with a wide rangeof safety, security, information, and convenienceservices. If your airbags deploy, the system isdesigned to make an automatic call to OnStar®

Emergency advisors who can request emergencyservices be sent to your location. If you lockyour keys in the vehicle, call OnStar® at1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal tounlock your doors. If you need roadsideassistance, press the OnStar® button and theycan contact Roadside Service for you.

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OnStar® service is provided to you subject to theOnStar® Terms and Conditions. You may cancelyour OnStar® service at any time by contactingOnStar® as provided below. A complete OnStar®

Owner’s Guide and the OnStar® Terms andConditions are included in the vehicle’s OnStar®

Subscriber glove box literature. For moreinformation, visit onstar.com or onstar.ca, contactOnStar® at 1–888–4–ONSTAR (1–888–466–7827)or TTY 1–877–248–2080, or press the OnStar®

button to speak with an OnStar® advisor 24 hours aday, 7 days a week.

Not all OnStar® features are available on allvehicles. To check if your vehicle is equipped toprovide the services described below, or for afull description of OnStar® services and systemlimitations, see the OnStar® Owner’s Guide in yourglove box or visit onstar.com.

OnStar® ServicesFor new vehicles equipped with OnStar®, the Safe& Sound Plan, or the Directions & Connections®

Plan is included for one year from the date ofpurchase. You can extend this plan beyond thefirst year, or upgrade to the Directions &Connections® Plan. For more information, pressthe OnStar® button to speak with an advisor. SomeOnStar® services (such as Remote Door Unlockor Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance) may not beavailable until you register with OnStar®.

Available Services with Safe & Sound® Plan• Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment

• Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN)(If equipped)

• Link to Emergency Services

• Roadside Assistance

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• Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance

• AccidentAssist

• Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert

• OnStar® Vehicle Diagnostics

• GM® Goodwrench® On Demand Diagnostics

• OnStar® Hands-Free Calling with 30complimentary minutes

• OnStar® Virtual Advisor

Available Services included with Directions& Connections® Plan• All Safe and Sound Plan Services

• Driving Directions - Advisor delivered orOnStar® Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped)

• RideAssist

• Information and Convenience Services

OnStar® Hands-Free CallingOnStar® Hands-Free Calling allows eligibleOnStar® subscribers to make and receive callsusing voice commands. Hands-Free Calling is fullyintegrated into the vehicle, and can be usedwith OnStar® Pre-Paid Minute Packages.Hands-Free Calling may also be linked to aVerizon Wireless service plan, depending oneligibility. To find out more, refer to the OnStar®

Owner’s Guide in the vehicle’s glove box, visitwww.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak withan OnStar® advisor by pressing the OnStar®

button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR(1-888-466-7827).

OnStar® Virtual AdvisorOnStar® Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar®

Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutesto access location-based weather, local trafficreports, and stock quotes. By pressing the phonebutton and giving a few simple voice commands,you can browse through the various topics.See the OnStar® Owner’s Guide for moreinformation.

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OnStar® Steering Wheel ControlsYour vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button thatcan be used to interact with OnStar® Hands-FreeCalling. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls onpage 297 for more information.

On some vehicles, you may have to hold thebutton for a few seconds and give the command“ONSTAR” in order to activate the OnStar®

Hands-Free Calling feature.

On some vehicles, the mute button can be used todial numbers into voicemail systems, or to dialphone extensions. See the OnStar® Owner’sGuide for more information.

How OnStar® Service WorksIn order to provide you with OnStar® services,your vehicle’s OnStar® system has the capabilityof recording and transmitting vehicle information.This information is automatically sent to anOnStar® Call Center at the time of an OnStar®

button press, Emergency button press or ifyour airbags or AACN system deploys. The vehicleinformation usually includes your GPS locationand, in the event of a crash, additional informationregarding the accident that your vehicle hasbeen involved in (e.g. the direction from whichyour vehicle was hit). When you use the VirtualAdvisor feature of OnStar® Hands-Free Calling,your vehicle also sends OnStar® your GPSlocation so that we can provide you withlocation-based services.

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OnStar® service cannot work unless your vehicleis in a place where OnStar® has an agreementwith a wireless service provider for service in thatarea. OnStar® service also cannot work unlessyou are in a place where the wireless serviceprovider OnStar® has hired for that areahas coverage, network capacity and receptionwhen the service is needed, and technology thatis compatible with the OnStar® service. Not allservices are available everywhere, particularly inremote or enclosed areas, or at all times.

OnStar® service that involves location informationabout your vehicle cannot work unless GPSsatellite signals are unobstructed and available inthat place as well.

Your vehicle must have a working electricalsystem (including adequate battery power) for theOnStar® equipment to operate. There are otherproblems OnStar® cannot control that may preventOnStar® from providing OnStar® service to youat any particular time or place. Some examples aredamage to important parts of your vehicle in anaccident, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weatheror wireless phone network congestion.

Your ResponsibilityYou may need to increase the volume of yourradio to hear the OnStar® advisor. If the light nextto the OnStar® buttons is red, this means thatyour system is not functioning properly and shouldbe checked by a dealer. If the light appearsclear (no light is appearing), your OnStar®

subscription has expired. You can always pressthe blue OnStar® button to confirm that yourOnStar® equipment is active.

Universal Home RemoteSystem

Universal Home Remote System(With Three Round LED)The Universal Home Remote System provides away to replace up to three hand-heldRadio-Frequency (RF) transmitters used toactivate devices such as garage door openers,security systems, and home lighting.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmfulinterference.

2. This device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation.

The FCC Grant of Equipment AuthorizationCertificate number is KOBGTE05A.

This device complies with RSS-210 of IndustryCanada. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.

2. This device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation of the device.

The Canadian Registration ID number is3521A-GTE05A.

Changes or modifications to this system by otherthan an authorized service facility could voidauthorization to use this equipment.

Universal Home Remote System(With One Triangular LED)The Universal Home Remote System providesa way to replace up to three hand-heldradio-frequency (RF) transmitters used to activatedevices such as garage door openers, securitysystems, and home lighting.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmfulinterference.

2. This device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation.

The FCC Grant of Equipment AuthorizationCertificate number is CB2SAHL3.

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This device complies with RSS-210 of IndustryCanada. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.

2. This device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation of the device.

The Canadian Registration ID number is2791021849A.

Changes or modifications to this system by otherthan an authorized service facility could voidauthorization to use this equipment.

Universal Home Remote SystemOperation (With Three Round LED)

Your vehicle may have the Universal Home RemoteSystem. If there are three round Light EmittingDiode (LED) above the Universal Home RemoteSystem buttons, follow the instructions below.If there is one triangular LED above the UniversalHome Remote System buttons, follow theinstructions under Universal Home Remote SystemOperation (with one triangular LED).

This system provides a way to replace up tothree remote control transmitters used to activatedevices such as garage door openers, securitysystems, and home lighting.

Do not use the this system with any garage dooropener that does not have the stop and reversefeature. This includes any garage door openermodel manufactured before April 1, 1982.

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Read the instructions completely before attemptingto program the transmitter. Because of the stepsinvolved, it may be helpful to have anotherperson available to assist you in programming thetransmitter.

Be sure to keep the original remote controltransmitter for use in other vehicles, as well as, forfuture programming. You only need the originalremote control transmitter for fixed codeprogramming. It is also recommended that uponthe sale or lease termination of the vehicle,the programmed buttons should be erased forsecurity purposes. See “Erasing your UniversalHome Remote Buttons” later in this section.

Be sure that people and objects are clear of thegarage door or security device you areprogramming. When programming a garage door,it is advised to park outside of the garage.

If you do not know if your garage door opener is afixed code or rolling code device, open yourgarage door opener’s remote control battery cover.Your garage door opener is a fixed code deviceif there is a panel of switches. If not, yourgarage door opener is a rolling code device.

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Programming Universal HomeRemote — Fixed CodeFixed Code garage door openers are used forgarage doors produced prior to 1996. Fixed codeuses the same coded signal every time, whichis manually programmed by setting DIP switchesfor a unique personal code.

Follow these steps to program up to three channels:

1. Remove the battery cover of the hand-heldtransmitter.

2. Write down the eight to 12 coding switchsettings from left to right. When the switchis in the up position, write “on,” and when aswitch is in the down position, write “off”.If a switch is set between the up and downposition, write “middle”.

3. Enter these positions into the Universal HomeRemote System as follows.Press and release all three buttons at the sametime to put the device into programming mode.

Example of Switch SettingsExample

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4. The indicator light will blink slowly. In orderfrom left to right, and within two and one-halfminutes, enter each switch setting into theUniversal Home Remote System. Pushone button for each switch as follows:

• Left button = “on” switch position.

• Right button = “off” switch position.

• Middle button = “middle” switch position.

5. After entering the switch settings, press andrelease all three buttons at the same time.The indicator lights will turn on.

6. Press and hold the button you would like touse to control the garage door until thegarage door moves. The indicator light abovethe selected button should slowly blink.You may need to hold the button fromfive to 55 seconds.

7. Immediately release the button when thegarage door moves. The indicator light willblink rapidly until programming is complete.

8. Press and release the button again. Thegarage door should move, confirming thatprogramming is successful and complete.

To program another device such as an additionalgarage door opener, a security device, orhome lighting, repeat Steps 1 through 8, choosinga different function button in Step 7 than whatyou used for the garage door opener.

Programming Universal HomeRemote — Rolling CodeRolling code garage door openers are used forgarage doors produced after 1996 and arecode protected. Rolling code means the codedsignal is changed every time your remote controlgarage door opener is used.

Programming a rolling code garage door openerinvolves time-sensitive actions, so read theentire procedure before you begin. If you do notfollow these actions, the device will time outand you will have to repeat the procedure.

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Follow these steps to program up to three channels:

1. Press the two outside buttons at the sametime for one to two seconds, and immediatelyrelease them.

2. Go to the garage. Locate the garage doormotor head and press and release the“learn” button.After pressing the “learn” button, you have10 to 30 seconds to complete Step 4depending on your garage control unit. If youcannot locate the “learn” button, refer tothe owners guide for your garage door opener.

3. Press and hold the button you would like touse to control the garage door until thegarage door moves. The indicator light, abovethe selected button, should slowly blink.You may need to hold the button from five to20 seconds.

4. Immediately release the button when thegarage door moves. The indicator light willblink rapidly until programming is complete.

5. Press and release the button again. Thegarage door should move, confirming thatprogramming is successful and complete.

To program another device such as an additionalgarage door opener, a security device, orhome lighting, repeat Steps 1 through 6, choosinga different function button in Step 4 than whatyou used for the garage door opener.

Using Universal Home RemotePress and hold the appropriate button for at leasthalf of a second. The indicator light will comeon while the signal is being transmitted.

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Reprogramming Universal HomeRemote ButtonsYou can reprogram any of the three buttons byrepeating the instructions.

Erasing Universal Home RemoteButtonsYou should erase the programmed buttons whenyou sell the vehicle or terminate your lease.To erase either rolling code or fixed code on theUniversal Home Remote device, do the following:

1. Press and hold the two outside buttons atthe same time for approximately 20 seconds,until the indicator lights, located directlyabove the buttons, begin to blink rapidly.

2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink,release both buttons. The codes from allbutton will be erased.

For additional information on Universal HomeRemote, see Customer Assistance Officeson page 530.

Universal Home Remote SystemOperation (With One Triangular LED)

Your vehicle may have the Universal HomeRemote System. If there is one triangular LightEmitting Diode (LED) above the UniversalHome Remote buttons, follow the instructionsbelow. If your vehicle has three round LED abovethe Universal Home Remote buttons, follow theinstructions under Universal Home Remote SystemOperation (with three round LED).Do not use the Universal Home Remote with anygarage door opener that does not have the stopand reverse feature. This includes any garage dooropener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Ifyou have a newer garage door opener with rollingcodes, please be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8 tocomplete the programming of your Universal HomeRemote Transmitter.

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Read the instructions completely before attemptingto program the Universal Home Remote.Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful tohave another person available to assist you inthe programming steps.

Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use inother vehicles as well as for future UniversalHome Remote programming. It is alsorecommended that upon the sale of the vehicle,the programmed Universal Home Remote buttonsshould be erased for security purposes. See“Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons” later inthis section or, for assistance, see CustomerAssistance Offices on page 530.

Be sure that people and objects are clear of thegarage door or gate operator you areprogramming. When programming a garage door,it is advised to park outside of the garage.

It is recommended that a new battery be installed inyour hand-held transmitter for quicker and moreaccurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal.

Programming Universal Home RemoteFollow these steps to program up to three channels:

1. Press and hold down the two outsideUniversal Home Remote buttons, releasingonly when the Universal Home Remoteindicator light begins to flash, after20 seconds. Do not hold down the buttons forlonger than 30 seconds and do not repeatthis step to program a second and/orthird hand-held transmitter to the remainingtwo Universal Home Remote buttons.

2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitterabout 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from theUniversal Home Remote buttons whilekeeping the indicator light in view.

3. Simultaneously press and hold both thedesired Universal Home Remote buttonand the hand-held transmitter button. Do notrelease the buttons until Step 4 has beencompleted.Some entry gates and garage door openersmay require you to substitute Step 3 withthe procedure noted in “Gate Operator andCanadian Programming” later in this section.

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4. The indicator light will flash slowly at first andthen rapidly after Universal Home Remotesuccessfully receives the frequency signalfrom the hand-held transmitter. Release bothbuttons.

5. Press and hold the newly-trained UniversalHome Remote button and observe theindicator light.If the indicator light stays on continuously,programming is complete and your deviceshould activate when the Universal HomeRemote button is pressed and released.To program the remaining two Universal HomeRemote buttons, begin with Step 2 under“Programming Universal Home Remote.”Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all ofthe programmed channels.If the indicator light blinks rapidly for twoseconds and then turns to a constant light,continue with Steps 6 through 8 following tocomplete the programming of a rolling-codedevice, most commonly, a garage door opener.

6. Locate in the garage, the garage door openerreceiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn”or “Smart” button. This can usually befound where the hanging antenna wire isattached to the motor-head unit.

7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or“Smart” button. The name and color ofthe button may vary by manufacturer.You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8.

8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and holdthe programmed Universal Home Remotebutton for two seconds, then release. Repeatthe press/hold/release sequence a secondtime, and depending on the brand of thegarage door opener or other rolling codedevice, repeat this sequence a third time tocomplete the programming.The Universal Home Remote should nowactivate the rolling-code device.

To program the remaining two UniversalHome Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 of“Programming Universal Home Remote.” Do notrepeat Step 1, as this will erase all previousprogramming from the Universal Home Remotebuttons.

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Gate Operator and CanadianProgrammingCanadian radio-frequency laws require transmittersignals to time out or quit after several secondsof transmission. This may not be long enoughfor Universal Home Remote to pick up the signalduring programming. Similarly, some U.S. gateoperators are manufactured to time out inthe same manner.

If you live in Canada, or you are having difficultyprogramming a gate operator or garage dooropener by using the “Programming UniversalHome Remote” procedures, regardless of whereyou live, replace Step 3 under “ProgrammingUniversal Home Remote” with the following:

Continue to press and hold the Universal HomeRemote button while you press and release everytwo seconds (cycle) the hand-held transmitterbutton until the frequency signal has beensuccessfully accepted by the Universal HomeRemote. The Universal Home Remote indicatorlight will flash slowly at first and then rapidly.Proceed with Step 4 under “ProgrammingUniversal Home Remote” to complete.

Using Universal Home RemotePress and hold the appropriate Universal HomeRemote button for at least half of a second.The indicator light will come on while the signal isbeing transmitted.

Erasing Universal Home RemoteButtonsTo erase programming from the three UniversalHome Remote buttons do the following:

1. Press and hold down the two outside buttonsuntil the indicator light begins to flash, after20 seconds. Do not hold the two outsidebuttons for longer than 30 seconds.

2. Release both buttons.

The Universal Home Remote is now in the training(learning) mode and can be programmed at anytime beginning with Step 2 under “ProgrammingUniversal Home Remote” shown earlier inthis section.

Individual buttons cannot be erased, but they canbe reprogrammed. See “Reprogramming aSingle Universal Home Remote Button” followingthis section.

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Reprogramming a Single UniversalHome Remote ButtonTo program a device to Universal Home Remoteusing a Universal Home Remote buttonpreviously trained, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the desired Universal HomeRemote button. Do not release the button.

2. The indicator light will begin to flash after20 seconds. While still holding the UniversalHome Remote button, proceed with Step2 under “Programming Universal HomeRemote” shown earlier in this section.

For additional information on Universal HomeRemote, see Customer Assistance Officeson page 530.

Storage Areas

Glove BoxTo open, pull up on the handle. Use the key tolock and unlock.

Overhead ConsoleYour vehicle may have this feature. The overheadconsole may include reading lamps, a UniversalHome Remote and a sunroof switch. See Sunroofon page 164 and Universal Home RemoteSystem (With Three Round LED) on page 149 orUniversal Home Remote System (With OneTriangular LED) on page 150 for more information.

Center Console Storage AreaSqueeze the front lever on the center consolewhile lifting the top to open it.

Your vehicle’s console will have cupholderslocated on the front and rear of the storagecompartment.

The console may also contain one or more of thefollowing components:

• Rear Seat Audio Controls

• Rear Seat Accessory Power Outlets

• Rear Climate Control

To open the center armrest compartment, lift thecover by pulling up on the latch handle locatedunderneath the front edge of the armrest.

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Luggage Carrier

{CAUTION:

If you try to carry something on top ofyour vehicle that is longer or wider thanthe luggage carrier — like paneling,plywood, a mattress and so forth — thewind can catch it as you drive along. Thiscan cause you to lose control. What youare carrying could be violently torn off,and this could cause you or other driversto have a collision, and of course damageyour vehicle. You may be able to carrysomething like this inside. But, nevercarry something longer or wider than theluggage carrier on top of your vehicle.

If your vehicle has a luggage carrier, it will allowyou to load things on top of your vehicle. Theluggage carrier has side rails attached to the roof,places to use for tying things down and mayhave sliding crossrails. These let you load someother things on top of your vehicle, as long as theyare not wider or longer than the luggage carrier.

To slide the crossrails to where you wantthem, pull up on the lever on each side of thecrossrail. This releases the crossrail and allowsyou to slide it. When the crossrail is whereyou want it, press down on the levers to lock itinto place.

Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrierthat weighs more than 220 lbs (100 kg) orhangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle maydamage your vehicle. Load cargo so that itrests on the slats as far forward as possibleand against the side rails, making sure tofasten it securely.

Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacitywhen loading your vehicle. For more informationon vehicle capacity and loading, see Loading YourVehicle on page 349.

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To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you aredriving, check now and then to make surethe luggage carrier is locked and cargo is stillsecurely fastened.

When the luggage carrier is not in use, place thecrossrails at the following positions for windnoise reduction. Place one crossrail at the rearmost point of the vehicle and the other crossrailabove the opening of the rear door.

Rear Floor Storage Lid

{CAUTION:

If any removable convenience item is notsecured properly, it can move around in acollision or sudden stop. People in thevehicle could be injured. Be sure tosecure any such item properly.

Your vehicle has a rear cargo area with aremovable storage lid.

To remove the rear floor storage lid, do thefollowing:

1. Press the latch release and lift up the latchhandle.

2. Raise the lid slightly to unhook it.

3. Pull the lid toward you to release it from theforward mounting tabs.

To reinstall the rear floor storage lid, reverse theprevious steps. Make sure the lid is secure byapplying slight pressure to the latch until you hearit click.

Convenience NetYour vehicle may have this feature. A conveniencenet in the rear of your vehicle helps keep smallitems in place during sharp turns or quickstops and starts. The net is not designed to retainthese items during off-road use. The net is notfor larger, heavier items.

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To use the convenience net, do the following:

1. Attach the upper loops to the retainers on bothsides of the liftgate opening. The label shouldbe in the upper passenger’s side corner,visible from the rear of the vehicle.

2. Attach the lower hooks to the rear cargo tiedowns on the floor.

Cargo CoverIf your vehicle has a cargo cover, you can use itto cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle.

To install the cargo cover, do the following:

1. Align the endcap with the pocket in the trimpanel located behind the rear seat.

2. Squeeze the opposite endcap, align it with thepocket located on the opposite side of the trimpanel and release.

3. Grasp the handle and unroll the cover.

4. Latch the posts into the sockets on the insideof the vehicle to secure it.

To remove the cargo cover, do the following:

1. Release the cover from the latch posts andcarefully roll it back up.

2. Squeeze one endcap and remove it from thepocket in the trim panel.

3. Remove the cargo cover from the otherendcap so that you can remove the shadefrom the vehicle.

{CAUTION:

An improperly stored cargo cover couldbe thrown about the vehicle during acollision or sudden maneuver. You orothers could be injured. If you remove thecover, always store it in the properstorage location. When you put it back,always be sure that it is securelyreattached.

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Cargo Tie Downs

There are cargo tiedowns in the rear ofyour vehicle that allowyou to strap cargoin and keep it frommoving.

SunroofThe vehicle may be equipped with a power slidingsunroof. To open or close the sunroof, theignition must be turned to RUN, ACCESSORY,or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) mustbe active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP)on page 114.

Press and release theback of the control inthe overhead console toopen the sunroof.Press the front of thecontrol to close thesunroof.

Once the sunroof is closed, press the forward sideof the control to open the sunroof to the ventposition.

The sunroof has a sunshade which can be pulledforward to block sun rays. If it is in the closedposition, it will open when the sunroof is opened.

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Instrument Panel Overview ........................ 168Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 170Other Warning Devices ............................. 170Horn .......................................................... 170Tilt Wheel .................................................. 171Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .................. 171Turn and Lane-Change Signals ................. 172Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .......... 173Flash-to-Pass ............................................ 173Windshield Wipers ..................................... 173Windshield Washer .................................... 174Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...................... 174Headlamp Washer ..................................... 175Cruise Control ........................................... 176Headlamps ................................................ 179Headlamps on Reminder ........................... 180Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ................. 180Automatic Headlamp System ..................... 181Fog Lamps ................................................ 182Instrument Panel Brightness ...................... 182Dome Lamps ............................................. 182Dome Lamp Override ................................ 183Entry Lighting ............................................ 183Exit Lighting .............................................. 183

Reading Lamps ......................................... 183Electric Power Management ...................... 184Battery Run-Down Protection ..................... 185Accessory Power Outlet(s) ........................ 185Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ................ 186

Climate Controls ......................................... 186Dual Climate Control System ..................... 186Dual Automatic Climate Control System .... 189Outlet Adjustment ...................................... 194Rear Climate Control System .................... 195

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ..... 197Instrument Panel Cluster ........................... 198Speedometer and Odometer ...................... 199Trip Odometer ........................................... 199Tachometer ............................................... 199Safety Belt Reminder Light ........................ 200Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light ....... 200Airbag Readiness Light ............................. 201Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............. 202Charging System Light .............................. 205Voltmeter Gage ......................................... 205Brake System Warning Light ..................... 206Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...... 207

Section 3 Instrument Panel

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StabiliTrak® Service Light ........................... 207StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ......................... 208Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ............ 208Tire Pressure Light .................................... 209Malfunction Indicator Lamp ........................ 210Oil Pressure Gage ..................................... 213Change Engine Oil Light ........................... 214Security Light ............................................ 214Cruise Control Light .................................. 215Reduced Engine Power Light .................... 215Highbeam On Light ................................... 215Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light ... 216Check Gages Warning Light ...................... 216Gate Ajar Light .......................................... 216Fuel Gage ................................................. 217Low Fuel Warning Light ............................ 217Check Gas Cap Light ................................ 217

Driver Information Center (DIC) .................. 218DIC Operation and Displays ...................... 219DIC Warnings and Messages .................... 222DIC Vehicle Customization ........................ 229

Audio System(s) ......................................... 236Setting the Time ........................................ 238Radio with CD (Base) ............................... 238Radio with CD (MP3) ................................ 248Radio with Six-Disc CD ............................. 258Using an MP3 ........................................... 271XM Radio Messages ................................. 277Navigation/Radio System ........................... 280Rear Seat Entertainment System ............... 280Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................. 295Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................. 296Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................. 297Radio Reception ........................................ 298Care of Your CDs and DVDs .................... 299Care of the CD and DVD Player ............... 299Fixed Mast Antenna .................................. 299XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ....... 300Chime Level Adjustment ............................ 300

Section 3 Instrument Panel

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✍ NOTES

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Instrument Panel Overview

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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:

A. Exterior Lamp Control. See Headlamps onpage 179. Dome Lamp Override Button. SeeDome Lamp Override on page 183. InstrumentPanel Brightness Control. See Instrument PanelBrightness on page 182. Fog Lamp Button(If Equipped). See Fog Lamps on page 182.

B. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment onpage 194.

C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See TurnSignal/Multifunction Lever on page 171.

D. OnStar and Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on page 297.

E. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument PanelCluster on page 198.

F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See AudioSteering Wheel Controls on page 297.

G. Ignition Switch. See Ignition Positions onpage 113.

H. Audio System. See Audio System(s) onpage 236.

I. Climate Controls. See Dual Climate ControlSystem on page 186.

J. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 388.

K. Driver Information Center (DIC) Steering WheelControls. See Driver Information Center (DIC)on page 218.

L. Transfer Case Controls. See “AutomaticTransfer Case” under Four-Wheel Drive onpage 122.

M. Shift Lever and StabiliTrak® (If Equipped)Button. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 127and StabiliTrak® System on page 309.

N. Lighter. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighteron page 186.

O. Accessory Power Outlets. See AccessoryPower Outlet(s) on page 185.

P. Parking Brake. See Parking Brake on page 126.Q. Rear Window Washer/Wiper. See “Rear

Window Washer/Wiper” under WindshieldWasher on page 174.

R. Rear Window Defogger. See “Rear WindowDefogger” under Dual Climate Control Systemon page 186 and Dual Automatic ClimateControl System on page 189.

S. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 160.

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Hazard Warning FlashersThe hazard warning flashers warn others.They also let police know you have a problem.Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash onand off.

The hazard warningflasher button is locatedon top of the steeringcolumn.

The hazard warning flashers work no matter whatignition position the key is in, and even if thekey is not in the ignition.

Press the button to make the front and rear turnsignal lamps flash on and off. Press the buttonagain to turn the flashers off.

When the hazard warning flashers are on, yourturn signals will not work.

Other Warning DevicesIf you carry reflective triangles, you can set them upat the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m)behind your vehicle.

HornTo sound the horn, press the horn symbols on thesteering wheel pad.

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Tilt WheelThe steering wheel should be adjusted beforeyou drive.

The tilt lever is locatedto the left of the steeringcolumn, under theturn signal lever.

It can be raised to the highest level to giveyour legs more room when you enter and exitthe vehicle.

To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pullthe lever toward you. Move the steering wheelto a comfortable level, then release the leverto lock the wheel in place.

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever

The lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes the following:

• G Turn and Lane Change Signals

• 23 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

• Flash-to-Pass Feature

• N Windshield Wipers

• J Windshield Washer

• I Cruise Control

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Turn and Lane-Change SignalsThe turn signal has two upward (for right) andtwo downward (for left) positions. These positionslet you signal a turn or a lane change.

To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up ordown. When the turn is finished, the leverreturns automatically.

An arrow on theinstrument panel clusterflashes in the directionof the turn or lanechange.

To signal a lane change, raise or lower the leveruntil the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until youcomplete your lane change. The lever returnsby itself when released. The bottom of the outsiderearview mirrors might also have lane changeindicators.

As you signal a turn or a lane change, if thearrows flash more quickly than normal, a signalbulb could be burned out and other drivers will notsee your turn signal.

If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid anaccident. If the arrows do not go on at all whenyou signal a turn, check the fuse. See Fuses andCircuit Breakers on page 493 and check forburned-out bulbs.

If you have a trailer towing option with addedwiring for the trailer lamps, a turn signal flasher isused. With this flasher installed, the signalindicator flashes even if a turn signal bulb isburned out. Check the front and rear turn signallamps regularly to make sure they are working.

Turn Signal On ChimeIf your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of amile (1.2 km), a chime sounds at each flash ofthe turn signal. To turn off the chime, movethe turn signal lever to the off position.

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Headlamp High/Low-Beam ChangerTo change the headlamps from low to highbeam, push the lever toward the instrument panel.To return to low-beam headlamps, pull themultifunction lever toward you. Then release it.

When the high beamsare on, this indicator lighton the instrument panelcluster will also be on.

Flash-to-PassThis feature lets you use your high-beamheadlamps to signal a driver in front of you thatyou want to pass. It works even if your headlampsare in the automatic position.

To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you,then release it.

If the headlamps are in the automatic position oron low beam, the high-beam headlamps turnon. They will stay on as long as you hold the levertoward you. The high-beam indicator on theinstrument panel cluster comes on. Release thelever to return to normal operation.

Windshield Wipers

8 (Mist): Turn the band to mist, for a singlewiping cycle. Hold it there until the wipersstart. Then let go. The wipers will stop afterone wipe. If more wipes are needed, hold theband on mist longer.

9 (Off): Move the band to off, to stopthe wipers.

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N (Windshield Wipers): Turn the band tocontrol the windshield wipers.

The wiper speed can be set for a long or shortdelay between wipes. This can be very useful inlight rain or snow. Turn the band to choosethe delay time. The closer to the top of the lever,the shorter the delay.

For steady wiping at low speed, turn the bandaway from you to the first solid band past the delaysettings. For high-speed wiping, turn the bandfurther, to the second solid band past thedelay settings. To stop the wipers, move theband to off.

Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiperblades before using them. If they are frozen to thewindshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If theblades do become worn or damaged, get newblades or blade inserts.

Windshield WasherL (Windshield Washer): To spray washer fluidon the windshield, press the windshield washerpaddle. The wipers will clear the window and theneither stop or return to your preset speed.

{CAUTION:

In freezing weather, do not use yourwasher until the windshield is warmed.Otherwise the washer fluid can form iceon the windshield, blocking your vision.

Rear Window Wiper/Washer

{CAUTION:

In freezing weather, do not use yourwasher until the windshield is warmed.Otherwise the washer fluid can form iceon the windshield, blocking your vision.

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The rear window/washercontrol is located tothe right of thesteering wheel on theinstrument panel.

To turn the rear wiper on, turn the control toeither 1, 2, or 3. For delayed wiping, turn thecontrol to 1 or 2. For steady wiping, turn the controlto 3. To turn the wiper off, turn the control to 0.

To wash the rear window, press the washersymbol located in the center of the control.

The rear window washer uses the fluid from thesame reservoir as the windshield washer.However, the rear window washer runs out of fluidbefore the windshield washer. If you can washyour windshield but not your rear window, checkthe fluid level.

Headlamp Washer

Your vehicle may havea headlamp washersystem. The button tooperate this featureis located on theinstrument panel andfunctions separatelyfrom your otherwasher systems.

To wash your headlamps, press the headlampwasher button briefly and release to activatethe system.

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Cruise Control

Your vehicle has cruisecontrol. The controls arelocated on the end ofthe turn signal/multifunction lever.

R (On): Move the switch to this position to turnthe cruise control system on.

S (Resume/Accelerate): Move the switch to thisposition to resume a set speed or to accelerate.

T (Set): Press this button, located at the end ofthe lever, to set a speed.

9 (Off): Move the switch to this position to turnthe cruise control system off and cancel memoryof a set speed.

With cruise control, you can maintain a speed ofabout 25 mph (40 km/h) or more withoutkeeping your foot on the accelerator. This canreally help on long trips. Cruise control does notwork at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).

If you apply the brakes, the cruise control shuts off.

{CAUTION:

Cruise control can be dangerous whereyou cannot drive safely at a steady speed.So, do not use your cruise control onwinding roads or in heavy traffic.

Cruise control can be dangerous onslippery roads. On such roads, fastchanges in tire traction can causeexcessive wheel slip, and you could losecontrol. Do not use cruise control onslippery roads.

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{CAUTION:

If you leave your cruise control on whenyou are not using cruise, you might hit abutton and go into cruise when you donot want to. You could be startled andeven lose control. Keep the cruise controlswitch off until you want to use cruisecontrol.

Setting Cruise Control

1. Move the cruise control switch to on.

2. Get up to the speed you want.

3. Press the set button at the end of the leverand release it.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.The accelerator pedal will not go down.

Some vehicles have acruise light on theinstrument panel clusterthat will come onwhen the cruise controlis engaged.

Resuming a Set SpeedSuppose you set your cruise control at a desiredspeed and then you apply the brake. This, ofcourse, shuts off the cruise control. But you do notneed to reset it.

Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) ormore, you can move the cruise control switchbriefly from on to resume/accelerate.

You will go right back up to the previously chosenspeed and stay there.

If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate, thevehicle keeps going faster until you releasethe switch or apply the brakes. So unless youwant to go faster, do not hold the switch atresume/accelerate.

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Increasing Speed While UsingCruise ControlThere are two ways to go to a higher speed:

• Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higherspeed. Press the button at the end of thelever, then release the button and theaccelerator pedal. You will now cruise at thehigher speed.

• Move the cruise switch from on to resume/accelerate. Hold it there until you get up to thedesired speed and then release the switch. Toincrease your speed in very small amounts,move the switch briefly to resume/accelerate.Each time you do this, your vehicle will goabout 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.

Reducing Speed While UsingCruise ControlPress in the set button at the end of the lever untilyou reach the desired speed, then release it.Each time you do this, you will go about1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.

Passing Another Vehicle While UsingCruise ControlUse the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.When you take your foot off the pedal, yourvehicle will slow down to the cruise control speedset earlier.

Using Cruise Control on HillsHow well your cruise control works on hillsdepends upon your speed, load and the steepnessof the hills. When going up steep hills, you maywant to step on the accelerator pedal to maintainyour speed. When going downhill, you mayhave to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep yourspeed down. Of course, applying the braketakes you out of cruise control. Many drivers findthis to be too much trouble and do not usecruise control on steep hills.

Ending Cruise ControlThere are three ways to turn off the cruise control:

• Step lightly on the brake pedal.

• Move the cruise switch to off, or

• Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N).

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Erasing Speed MemoryWhen you turn off the cruise control or theignition, the cruise control set speed memoryis erased.

Headlamps

The exterior lampsknob is located onyour instrument panelto the left of thesteering wheel.

c (Off): Turn the knob to this symbol andrelease it to turn off the Daytime Running Lamps(DRL) and the Automatic Headlamps (AHS).An indicator illuminates when the positionis selected. This position is not available forvehicles first sold in Canada.

i (Automatic DRL/AHS): Turn the knob tothis symbol to put the system into automaticheadlamp mode. An indicator comes on whenthe position is selected.

; (Parking Lamps): Turn the knob to thissymbol to turn on the parking lamps, as well asthe following:

• Sidemarker Lamps

• Taillamps

• License Plate Lamps

• Instrument Panel Lights

2 (Headlamps): Turn the knob to this symbol toturn on the headlamps, as well as the following:

• Parking Lamps

• Sidemarker Lamps

• Taillamps

• License Plate Lamps

• Instrument Panel Lights

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Headlamps on ReminderA reminder tone sounds when the headlamps orparking lamps are manually turned on, if thedriver’s door is open and the ignition is in LOCKor ACC. To turn the tone off, turn the knob allthe way counterclockwise.

In the automatic mode, the headlamps turn offonce the ignition key is in LOCK.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easierfor others to see the front of your vehicle duringthe day. DRL can be helpful in many differentdriving conditions, but they can be especiallyhelpful in the short periods after dawn and beforesunset. Fully functional DRL are required on allvehicles first sold in Canada.

The DRL system makes the headlamps come onat reduced brightness when the followingconditions are met:

• The ignition is on.

• The exterior lamps knob is in automaticheadlamp mode.

• The light sensor detects daytime light.

• The transmission is not in PARK (P).

When the DRL are on, only the headlamps will beon. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lampswill not be on. The instrument panel will not be litup either.

When it begins to get dark, the headlampsautomatically switch from DRL to the regularheadlamps.

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Automatic Headlamp SystemWhen it is dark enough outside, the AutomaticHeadlamp System turns on the headlamps whenthe vehicle is started and after the transaxlehas been shifted out of the PARK (P) position.The headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker, and parkinglamps will come on. The instrument panel lightsand radio lights will also turn on at normalbrightness. Once on, the system remains onduring these conditions even if the vehicleis shifted back into PARK (P).

The vehicle has a light sensor on the top of theinstrument panel. Make sure it is not covered or thesystem may come on whenever the ignition is onand the vehicle is shifted out of the PARK (P)position.

The system could also turn on the lamps whendriving through a parking garage, heavy overcastweather or a tunnel. This is normal.

There is a delay in the transition between thedaytime and nighttime operation of the DaytimeRunning Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlampsystems, so that driving under bridges or brightoverhead street lights does not affect the system.The DRL and automatic headlamp system are onlyaffected when the light sensor sees a change inlighting lasting longer than the delay.

If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, theautomatic headlamp system comes on after thetransmission is shifted out of PARK (P). Once youleave the garage, it will take about one minutefor the automatic headlamp system to change toDRL if it is light outside. During that delay, theinstrument panel cluster might not be as bright asusual. Make sure the instrument panel brightnesscontrol is in the full bright position.

If the vehicle is running and the automaticheadlamp system is already on, it can be turnedoff by turning and releasing the headlampcontrol at the off position. The automatic headlampsystem stays off until you turn and release theheadlamp control at the off position again.See Headlamps on page 179.

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Fog LampsUse the fog lamps for better vision in foggy ormisty conditions. The ignition must be in RUN forthe fog lamps to work.

The fog lamp button islocated on theinstrument panel to theright of the exteriorlamps knob.

Press the button to turn the fog lamps on. Pressthe button again to turn them off. A light glowsnear the button while the fog lamps are on.Fog lamps turn off whenever the high-beamheadlamps are on.

Some localities have laws that require theheadlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.

Instrument Panel Brightness

Press the knob locatednext to the exteriorlamps knob to extend it.

Turn the knob to adjust the instrument panellights. Turn the knob all the way up to turn on theinterior lamps. Press the knob back into itsstored position when you are not using it.

Dome LampsThe dome lamps will come on when you open adoor unless the dome lamp override is pressed in.

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Dome Lamp Override

The dome overridebutton is locatedbelow the exteriorlamps knob.

To turn the dome lamps off, press the button.The dome lamps will remain off when a door isopen. This will override the illuminated entryfeature unless you use the Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitter to unlock the vehicle.

To return the lamps to automatic operation, pressthe button again. The dome lamps come onwhen a door is opened.

Entry LightingThe vehicle has entry lighting.

When any door is opened, the dome lamps comeon as long as the dome override lamp overridebutton is not pressed in. When all the doorsare closed, the lamps stay on for a short period oftime and then turn off automatically. If you usethe Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitterto unlock the vehicle, the interior lamps come onfor a short time whether or not the dome lampoverride is on.

Exit LightingWith exit lighting, the interior lamps come on whenyou remove the key from the ignition. If thedome override is off, these lamps stay on for ashort period of time and then go out.

Reading LampsThe reading lamps are located in the frontconsole.

Press the lens on the lamps to turn the readinglamps on or off.

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Electric Power ManagementThis vehicle has Electric PowerManagement (EPM), an advanced controlsystem. It estimates the battery’s temperatureand state of charge and then adjusts the voltagefor best performance and extended life ofthe battery.

When the battery’s state of charge is low, thevoltage is raised slightly to quickly put the chargeback in. When the state of charge is high, thevoltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging.If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage, you maysee the voltage move up or down. This is normal.If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed.

The battery can be discharged at idle if theelectrical loads are very high. This is true for allvehicles. This is because the generator (alternator)may not be spinning fast enough at idle toproduce all the power that is needed for very highelectrical loads.

A high electrical load occurs when several of thefollowing loads are on: headlamps, high beams,fog lamps, rear window defogger, climatecontrol fan at high speed, heated seats, enginecooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged intoaccessory power outlets.

EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of thebattery. It does this by balancing the generator’soutput and the vehicle’s electrical needs. Itcan increase engine idle speed to generate morepower, whenever needed. It can temporarilyreduce the power demands of some accessories.

Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels,without being noticeable. In rare cases at thehighest levels of corrective action, this action maybe noticeable to the driver. If so, a DriverInformation Center (DIC) message might bedisplayed, such as Battery Saver Active or BatteryVoltage Low. If this message is displayed, it isrecommended that the driver reduce the electricalloads as much as possible. See DIC Warningsand Messages on page 222.

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Battery Run-Down ProtectionThis feature shuts off the dome, courtesy, andvanity lamps if they are left on for more than20 minutes when the ignition is off. This will keepthe battery from running down.

If the battery run-down protection shuts off theinterior lamps, it may be necessary to do one ofthe following to return to normal operation:

• Shut off all lamps and close all doors.

• Turn the ignition key to RUN.

This feature will also turn off the parking lampsand headlamps under most circumstances, if theyare left on. If you would like to turn them backon, turn the exterior lamps knob.

Accessory Power Outlet(s)With the accessory power outlets, you can plug inauxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellulartelephone or CB radio.

Your vehicle has three accessory power outlets.There are two outlets located below the climatecontrols and one outlet is on the rear of the centerfloor console.

Remove the cover from the outlet to use theoutlet. Be sure to put the cover back on when notusing the accessory power outlet.

Certain electrical accessories may not becompatible with the accessory power outlet andcould result in blown vehicle or adaptor fuses.If you experience a problem, see your dealerfor additional information on the accessorypower outlets.

Notice: Adding any electrical equipment toyour vehicle may damage it or keep othercomponents from working as they should. Therepairs would not be covered by your warranty.Do not use equipment exceeding maximumamperage rating of 20 amperes. Check withyour dealer before adding electrical equipment.

When adding electrical equipment, be sure tofollow the proper installation instructions includedwith the equipment.

Notice: Improper use of the power outlet cancause damage not covered by your warranty.Do not hang any type of accessory oraccessory bracket from the plug because thepower outlets are designed for accessorypower plugs only.

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Ashtray(s) and Cigarette LighterYour vehicle may have this feature. The ashtray isremovable and fits into the front cupholder.

Notice: If you put papers, pins, or otherflammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettesor other smoking materials could ignitethem and possibly damage your vehicle. Neverput flammable items in the ashtray.

To remove the ashtray, pull the covered bin out ofthe cupholder.

To use the lighter, press it in all the way, and letgo. When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself.

Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in whileit is heating will not allow the lighter toback away from the heating element when it ishot. Damage from overheating may occur tothe lighter or heating element, or a fuse couldbe blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter inwhile it is heating. Do not use equipmentexceeding maximum amperage rating of20 amperes.

Climate Controls

Dual Climate Control SystemWith this system you can control the heating,cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle.

9 (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise orcounterclockwise to increase or decrease the fanspeed. If the knob is in off mode, outside airstill enters the vehicle, and is directed based onthe position of the mode knob. The temperaturecan still be adjusted using the temperature knob.

Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwiseto direct the airflow inside of your vehicle.

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To change the current mode, select one of thefollowing:

H (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrumentpanel outlets.

) (Bi-Level): This mode directs about half of theair to the instrument panel outlets; then directsmost of the remaining air to the floor outlets. A littleair is directed toward the windshield and theside window outlets. Cooler air is directed to theupper vents and warmer air to the floor outlets.

6 (Floor): This mode directs most of theair to the floor outlets with a little air directed tothe windshield and the side window outlets.The recirculation button cannot be selected whilein floor mode.

@ (Recirculation): Recirculation mode is usedto recirculate the air inside of your vehicle.When this button is pressed, an indicator light inthe button will come on to let you know that itis active. Use this mode to help prevent outsideodors and/or dust from entering your vehicle or tohelp cool the air inside of your vehicle morequickly. The air conditioning compressor will alsocome on when this mode is activated. While inrecirculation mode, the windows may fog when theweather is cold and damp. To clear the fog,select either the defog or defrost mode andincrease fan speed.

Defog and defrost modes are described later inthis section.

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Driver’s Side Temperature Lever: The lever onthe left side of the climate control panel isused to raise or lower the temperature on thedriver’s side of the vehicle. Slide the lever up ordown to adjust the temperature.

Passenger’s Side Temperature Lever: The leveron the right side of the climate control panel isused to raise or lower the temperature onthe passenger’s side of the vehicle. Slide the leverup or down to adjust the temperature. This leveralso adjusts the temperature to the rear seatoutlets.

When the temperature outside is 0°F (-18°C) orlower, use the engine coolant heater, if the vehiclehas one, to provide warmer air, faster to yourvehicle.

# (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turnthe air-conditioning system on or off. Whenthe button is pressed, an indicator light will comeon and the system will begin to cool anddehumidify the air inside of the vehicle. You maynotice a slight change in engine performancewhen the air conditioning compressor shuts off andturns on again. This is normal.

Defogging and DefrostingFog on the inside of windows is a result of highhumidity (moisture) condensing on the cool windowglass. This can be minimized if the climatecontrol system is used properly. There aretwo modes to choose from to clear fog or frostfrom your windshield. Use the defog mode to clearthe windows of fog or moisture and warm thepassengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fogor frost from the windshield more quickly.

Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwiseto select one of the following modes:

- (Defog): This mode directs the air to the flooroutlets, windshield and side window outlets.The recirculation button cannot be selected whilein defog mode.

1 (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air tothe windshield and the side window outlets, withonly a little air directed to the floor outlets. The airconditioning compressor may run to dehumidifythe air to prevent window fogging. The recirculationbutton cannot be selected while in defrost mode.Do not drive the vehicle until all the windowsare clear.

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Rear Window DefoggerIf your vehicle has the rear window defogger awarming grid is used to remove fog on therear window.

< (Rear): Press this button to turn the rearwindow defogger on or off. An indicator light in thebutton will come on to let you know that therear window defogger is active. The rear windowdefogger will automatically turn off approximatelyten minutes after the button is pressed.

If your vehicle has heated mirrors, this button willactivate them.

Notice: Do not use anything sharp on theinside of the rear window. If you do, you couldcut or damage the warming grid, and therepairs would not be covered by your warranty.Do not attach a temporary vehicle license,tape, a decal or anything similar to thedefogger grid.

Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem

With this system you can control the heating,cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. When yourvehicle is first started and the climate controlsystem is on, or if the climate control systemhas been turned on, the display will showthe driver’s temperature setting for five seconds.Then it will show the outside temperature.

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9 (Off): Press this button to turn off the entireclimate control system. Outside air will stillenter the vehicle, and will be directed to the floor.Press the AUTO button, the mode button, thefan arrows, or either temperature knob to turn thesystem on.

C (Mode): Press this button to manually selectthe air delivery mode to the floor, instrument panel,or windshield outlets. The system will stay in theselected mode until the mode button is pressedagain or the AUTO button is pressed.

Driver’s Side Temperature Knob: Turn this knobclockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lowerthe temperature on the driver’s side of the vehicle.The display will show the temperature settingdecreasing or increasing and an arrow pointingtoward the driver. This knob can also adjustthe passenger’s side temperature setting if thetwo are linked.

Passenger’s Side Temperature Knob: Turn thisknob clockwise or counterclockwise to manuallyraise or lower the temperature on the passenger’sside of the vehicle. The display will show thetemperature setting decreasing or increasing andan arrow pointing toward the passenger.

The passenger’s temperature setting can be set tomatch and link to the driver’s temperaturesetting by pressing and holding the AUTO buttonfor three seconds. When adjusting the driver’sside temperature setting, the passenger’sside temperature setting will follow and botharrows will appear on the display. The passenger’sside temperature setting also resets and relinksto the driver’s side temperature setting if thevehicle has been off for more than three hours.

Outside Air Temperature DisplayA new outside temperature reading will bedisplayed if the vehicle has been off for more thanthree hours. If the vehicle has been off for lessthan three hours, the old temperature reading maybe displayed because underhood heat isaffecting the true outside temperature. Underhoodheat can also affect the outside temperaturewhile the engine is running. It may also takeseveral minutes of driving before the displayupdates to the actual outside temperature.

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Automatic Operation

AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operationis active, the system will control the insidetemperature, the air delivery mode, and thefan speed.

Use the steps below to place the entire system inautomatic mode:

1. Press the AUTO button.When AUTO is selected, the air conditioningoperation and air outlet mode will beautomatically controlled. The air conditioningcompressor will run continuously whenthe outside temperature is over approximately40°F (4°C). The air inlet will normally beset to outside air. If it’s hot outside, the air inletwill automatically switch to recirculate insideair to help quickly cool down your vehicle.

2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature.To find your comfort setting, start with a 72°F(22°C) temperature setting and allow about20 minutes for the system to adjust. Turn thedriver’s or passenger’s side temperature knobto adjust the temperature setting as necessary.

If you choose the temperature setting of 60°F(15°C), the system will remain at the maximumcooling setting. If you choose the temperaturesetting of 90°F (32°C), the system will remain atthe maximum heat setting. Choosing eithermaximum setting may not cause the vehicle toheat or cool any faster.

Manual OperationTo change the current setting, select one of thefollowing:

w9x (Fan): This button allows you to manuallyadjust the fan speed. Press the up arrow toincrease fan speed and the down arrow todecrease fan speed. The display will change toshow you the selected fan speed and the driver’sside temperature setting for five seconds.

C (Mode): Press this button to manually changethe direction of the airflow in your vehicle. Keeppressing the button until the desired mode appearson the display. The display will change to showyou the selected air delivery mode and the driver’stemperature setting for five seconds.

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H (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrumentpanel outlets.

) (Bi-Level): This mode directs approximatelyhalf of the air to the instrument panel outlets, thendirects the remaining air to the floor outlets.A little air is directed toward the windshield and theside window outlets. Cooler air is directed to theupper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets.

6 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to thefloor outlets. Some air also comes out of thedefroster and side window outlets. The recirculationbutton cannot be selected in floor mode.

@ (Recirculation): Press this button to turnrecirculation mode on or off. When this button ispressed, an indicator light in the button will alsocome on to let you know that it is activated.Recirculation mode is used to recirculate the airinside of your vehicle. Use this mode to helpprevent outside odors and/or dust from enteringyour vehicle or to help cool the air inside of yourvehicle more quickly. Recirculation mode can beused with vent and bi-level modes, but it cannot beused with floor, defog or defrost modes. Defog anddefrost modes are described later in this section.

If recirculation mode is selected with floor, defog, ordefrost modes, the indicator will flash three timesand then turn off indicating the selection is notavailable.

You may also notice that the air conditioningcompressor will run while in recirculation mode.This is normal and will help to prevent fogging.

If the weather is cold and damp, the system maycause the windows to fog while using recirculationmode. If the windows do start to fog, select defog ordefrost mode and increase fan speed.

Recirculation mode, if selected, will be clearedwhen the engine is turned off.

#A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button tomanually turn the air conditioning system on or off.When the system is on, the system willautomatically begin to cool and dehumidify the airinside of your vehicle. The air conditioningsymbol will appear on the display when the airconditioning is on and will turn off when theair conditioning is off.

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If you turn the air conditioning off while in frontdefrost or defog mode, the air conditioning symbolwill turn off, however, the A/C compressor willremain on to help de-humidify the air insidethe vehicle. If one of the other modes is selectedthe compressor will then turn the A/C off untilit is selected again or the AUTO button is pressed.

To avoid fogging the inside glass on rainy andhumid days at a temperature above freezing, pressthe air conditioning button to run the A/Ccompressor. Also it is best to avoid the use of therecirculation mode except when maximum airconditioning performance is needed or for shorttimes to avoid exterior odors.

You may notice a slight change in engineperformance when the air-conditioning compressorshuts off and turns on again. This is normal.

Defogging and DefrostingFog on the inside of the windows is a result ofmoisture condensing on the cool window glass.This can be reduced if the climate control system isused properly. You can use either defog or frontdefrost to clear fog or frost from your windshield.

- (Defog): Use this setting to clear the windowsof fog or moisture. This setting will deliver airto the floor and windshield outlets.

0 (Front Defrost): Press the front defrost buttonto clear the windshield and side windows offrost or fog quickly. The system will automaticallycontrol the fan speed if you select defrost fromAUTO mode. If the outside temperature is40°F (4°C) or warmer, your air conditioningcompressor will automatically run to helpdehumidify the air and dry the windshield. Do notdrive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.

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Rear Window DefoggerIf your vehicle has the rear window defogger awarming grid is used to remove fog from therear window.

< (Rear): Press this button to turn the rearwindow defogger on or off.

An indicator light in the button will come onto let you know that the rear window defoggeris activated.

The rear window defogger will turn offapproximately 10 minutes after the button ispressed. If you need additional warming time,press the button again.

If your vehicle has heated mirrors, they will comeon when this button is pressed.

Notice: Do not use a razor blade or sharpobject to clear the inside rear window. Do notadhere anything to the defogger grid linesin the rear glass. These actions may damagethe rear defogger. Repairs would not becovered by your warranty.

Outlet AdjustmentUse the air outlets located in the center and on theside of the instrument panel to direct the airflow.

Operation Tips• Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice,

snow, or any other obstruction, such asleaves. The heater and defroster will workbetter, reducing the chance of foggingthe inside of your windows.

• When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, setthe fan speed to maximum airflow for a fewmoments before driving. This helps clearthe intake ducts of snow and moisture, andreduces the chance of fogging the insideof your windows.

• Keep the air path under the front seats clearof objects. This helps air to circulatethroughout your vehicle.

• Adding outside equipment to the front of thevehicle, such as hood-air deflectors, mayaffect the performance of the heating and airconditioning system. Check with yourdealer before adding equipment to the outsideof your vehicle.

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Rear Climate Control SystemYour vehicle has one of the following rear climatecontrol systems. With either of these systems,the rear climate controls will be disabled when thefront climate control system is in defrost. Thisoccurs to provide maximum airflow to clearthe windshield.

The temperature of the air coming through therear outlets is determined by the front passenger’stemperature setting. Use the mode knob tochange the direction of airflow (upper, bi-level orfloor) to the rear seat area.

PWR (Power): Press this button to turn the rearclimate controls on or off.

H (Panel): When panel mode is selected,the rear system will distribute air from thefour headliner outlets.

) (Bi-level): When bi-level mode is selected,the rear system will distribute air from thefour headliner outlets, the second seat side flooroutlets, and the third seat floor outlet.

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6 (Floor): When floor mode is selected, the rearsystem will distribute air from the second seatside floor outlets and the third seat floor outlet.

If your vehicle has the rear seat audio system, thelower buttons are used to adjust the rear seatclimate control system. The temperature of the aircoming through the rear outlets is determinedby the front passenger’s temperature setting.

P (On/Off): Press this button to turn the rearclimate controls on or off.

z9 y (Fan): Press this button to adjust thefan speed.

z\ y (Mode): Press this button to change thedirection of airflow (panel, bi-level or floor) tothe rear seat area.

The rear control will only turn on if the front is onand not in defrost mode.

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Warning Lights, Gages, andIndicatorsThis part describes the warning lights and gagesthat may be on your vehicle. The pictures willhelp you locate them.

Warning lights and gages can signal thatsomething is wrong before it becomes seriousenough to cause an expensive repair orreplacement. Paying attention to your warninglights and gages could also save you or othersfrom injury.

Warning lights come on when there may be or isa problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.As you will see in the details on the next fewpages, some warning lights come on briefly whenyou start the engine just to let you know they’reworking. If you are familiar with this section,you should not be alarmed when this happens.

Gages can indicate when there may be or is aproblem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Oftengages and warning lights work together to let youknow when there’s a problem with your vehicle.

When one of the warning lights comes on andstays on when you are driving, or when one of thegages shows there may be a problem, checkthe section that tells you what to do aboutit. Please follow this manual’s advice.

Waiting to do repairs can be costly—and evendangerous. So please get to know your warninglights and gages. They’re a big help.

Your vehicle may also have a Driver InformationCenter (DIC) that works along with the warninglights and gages. See Driver InformationCenter (DIC) on page 218.

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Instrument Panel ClusterYour instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. Youwill know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have used, and many other things youwill need to know to drive safely and economically.

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Speedometer and OdometerThe speedometer lets you see your speed inboth miles per hour (mph) and kilometers perhour (km/h).

The odometer shows how far your vehiclehas been driven, in either miles (used in theUnited States) or kilometers (used in Canada).

The odometer mileage can be checked without thevehicle running. Press the trip stem located onthe instrument panel cluster.

If your vehicle needs a new odometer installed,the new one will be set to the correct mileage totalof the old odometer.

Trip OdometerThe trip odometer can tell you how far yourvehicle has been driven since you last set the tripodometer to zero.

The odometer works together with the DriverInformation Center (DIC). You can set a Trip A andTrip B odometer. See “Trip Information” underDIC Operation and Displays on page 219.

The odometer mileage can be checked without thevehicle running. Press the trip stem on theinstrument panel cluster.

Tachometer

The tachometerdisplays the enginespeed in revolutions perminute (rpm).

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Safety Belt Reminder LightWhen the key is turned to RUN or START, achime will sound for several seconds to remindyou buckle your safety belt. The driver safety beltlight will also come on and stay on for severalseconds, then it will flash for several more.You should buckle your seat belt.

This chime and light willbe repeated if the driverremains unbuckledand the vehicleis in motion.

If the driver’s belt is buckled, neither the chime northe light will come on.

Passenger Safety BeltReminder LightSeveral seconds after the key is turned to RUN orSTART, a chime will sound for several seconds toremind the front passenger to buckle their safetybelt. This would only occur if the passenger airbagis enabled. See Passenger Sensing System onpage 82 for more information. The passengersafety belt light will also come on and stay on forseveral seconds, then it will flash for several more.

This chime and light willbe repeated if thepassenger remainsunbuckled andthe vehicle is in motion.

If the passenger’s safety belt is buckled, neitherthe chime nor the light will come on.

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Airbag Readiness LightThere is an airbag readiness light on theinstrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol.The system checks the airbag’s electricalsystem for malfunctions. The light tells you if thereis an electrical problem. The system checkincludes the airbag sensors, the airbag modules,the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnosticmodule. For more information on the airbagsystem, see Airbag System on page 71.

This light will come onwhen you start yourvehicle, and it will flashfor a few seconds.

Then the light should go out. This means thesystem is ready.

{CAUTION:

If the airbag readiness light stays on afteryou start your vehicle, it means the airbagsystem may not be working properly. Theairbags in your vehicle may not inflate ina crash, or they could even inflate withouta crash. To help avoid injury to yourselfor others, have your vehicle serviced rightaway if the airbag readiness light stays onafter you start your vehicle.

If the airbag readiness light stays on after youstart the vehicle or comes on when you are driving,your airbag system may not work properly.Have your vehicle serviced right away.

The airbag readiness light should flash for a fewseconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN.If the light does not come on then, have it fixed soit will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

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Passenger Airbag Status IndicatorYour vehicle has the passenger sensing system.Your rearview mirror has a passenger airbagstatus indicator.

When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START,the passenger airbag status indicator will lightON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off,for several seconds as a system check. Then,after several more seconds, the status indicatorwill light either ON or OFF, or either the onor off symbol to let you know the status of theright front passenger’s frontal airbag.

If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on thepassenger airbag status indicator, it means thatthe right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled(may inflate).

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{CAUTION:

If the on indicator comes on when you havea rear-facing child restraint installed in theright front passenger’s seat, it means thatthe passenger sensing system has notturned off the passenger’s frontal airbag.A child in a rear-facing child restraint canbe seriously injured or killed if the rightfront passenger’s airbag inflates. This isbecause the back of the rear-facing childrestraint would be very close to theinflating airbag. Do not use a rear-facingchild restraint in the right front passenger’sseat if the airbag is turned on.

If your vehicle has a rear seat that willaccommodate a rear-facing child restraint, a labelon your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facingchild seat in the front.” This is because the risk tothe rear-facing child is so great, if the airbagdeploys.

{CAUTION:

Even though the passenger sensingsystem is designed to turn off thepassenger’s frontal airbag if the systemdetects a rear-facing child restraint, nosystem is failsafe, and no one canguarantee that an airbag will not deployunder some unusual circumstance, eventhough it is turned off. We recommendthat rear-facing child restraints be securedin the rear seat, even if the airbag is off.

If your vehicle does not have a rear seat thatwill accommodate a rear-facing child restraint,never put a child in a rear-facing child restraintin the right front passenger seat the unlesspassenger airbag status indicator shows off. Neverput a rear facing child restraint in the right frontpassenger seat unless the airbag is off.

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Here is why:

{CAUTION:

Even though the passenger sensingsystem is designed to turn off thepassenger’s frontal airbag if the systemdetects a rear-facing child restraint, nosystem is fail-safe, and no one canguarantee that an airbag will not deployunder some unusual circumstance, eventhough it is turned off. We recommendthat rear-facing child restraints betransported in vehicles with a rear seatthat will accommodate a rear-facing childrestraint, whenever possible.

If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on theairbag status indicator, it means that thepassenger sensing system has turned off the rightfront passenger’s frontal airbag. See PassengerSensing System on page 82 for more on this,including important safety information.

If, after several seconds, all status indicator lightsremain on, or if there are no lights at all, theremay be a problem with the lights or the passengersensing system. See your dealer for service.

{CAUTION:

If the off indicator and the airbagreadiness light ever come on together, itmeans that something may be wrong withthe airbag system. If this ever happens,have the vehicle serviced promptly,because an adult-size person sitting in theright front passenger seat may not havethe protection of the frontal airbag. SeeAirbag Readiness Light on page 201.

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Charging System Light

The charging systemlight will come on brieflywhen you turn on theignition, but theengine is not running,as a check to show youit is working.

It should go out once the engine is running. If itstays on, or comes on while you are driving,you may have a problem with the charging system.It could indicate that you have problems with agenerator drive belt, or another electrical problem.Have it checked right away. Driving while thislight is on could drain your battery.

If you must drive a short distance with the light on,be certain to turn off all your accessories, suchas the radio and air conditioner.

Voltmeter Gage

When your engine is notrunning, but the ignitionis in RUN, this gagedisplays the batteryvoltage in DC volts.

When the engine is running, the gage shows thecondition of the charging system. The gagemay transition from a higher to lower or a lower tohigher reading, this is normal. Readings betweenthe low and high warning zones indicate thenormal operating range. The voltmeter gage mayalso read lower when in fuel economy mode.This is normal.

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Readings in the low warning zone may occurwhen a large number of electrical accessories areoperating in the vehicle and the engine is leftidling for an extended period. This conditionis normal since the charging system is not able toprovide full power at engine idle. As enginespeeds are increased, this condition should correctitself as higher engine speeds allow the chargingsystem to create maximum power.

You can only drive for a short time with thereading in either warning zone. If you must drive,turn off all unnecessary accessories.

Readings in either warning zone indicate apossible problem in the electrical system. Havethe vehicle serviced as soon as possible.

Brake System Warning LightWhen the ignition is on, the brake system warninglight will come on when you set your parkingbrake. The light will stay on if your parking brakedoes not release fully. If it stays on after yourparking brake is fully released, it means yourvehicle has a brake problem. A chime may alsosound when the light comes on.

Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is dividedinto two parts. If one part is not working, the otherpart can still work and stop you. For goodbraking, though, you need both parts working well.

If the warning light comes on, there could be abrake problem. Have your brake system inspectedright away.

This light should come on briefly when you turnthe ignition key to RUN. If it does not comeon then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warnyou if there is a problem.

If the light comes on while you are driving, pull offthe road and stop carefully. You may notice that thepedal is harder to push or the pedal may go closerto the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light isstill on, have the vehicle towed for service. SeeTowing Your Vehicle on page 354.

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{CAUTION:

Your brake system may not be workingproperly if the brake system warning lightis on. Driving with the brake systemwarning light on can lead to an accident.If the light is still on after you have pulledoff the road and stopped carefully, havethe vehicle towed for service.

Anti-Lock Brake SystemWarning Light

With the Anti-LockBrake System (ABS),this light will comeon when you start yourengine and maystay on for severalseconds, that is normal.

A chime may also sound when the light comes on.

If the light stays on, or comes on when you aredriving, your vehicle needs service. If the regularbrake system warning light is not on, you still havebrakes, but you do not have anti-lock brakes. If theregular brake system warning light is also on, youdo not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problemwith your regular brakes. See Brake SystemWarning Light on page 206 earlier in this section.

The ABS warning light should come on brieflywhen you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the lightdoes not come on then, have it fixed so it willbe ready to warn you if there is a problem.

StabiliTrak® Service Light

This light will come onbriefly when the engineis started.

This light will come on if a problem is detected inthe StabiliTrak® system.

For more information see StabiliTrak® System onpage 309.

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StabiliTrak® Indicator Light

This warning lightshould come on brieflywhen the engine isstarted.

During most driving conditions, this light will notcome on. If the StabiliTrak® System is activelycontrolling the stability and/or traction of thevehicle, this light will flash. This is normal.

This light will come on if any portion of the systemhas been manually turned off or a problem isdetected in the system.

If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center, amessage will appear also, see DIC Warningsand Messages on page 222 and StabiliTrak®

System on page 309 for more information.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.If the gage pointer moves into the red area, itmeans that the engine coolant has overheated.If you have been operating your vehicle undernormal driving conditions, you should pull off theroad, stop your vehicle and turn off the engineas soon as possible.

See Engine Overheating on page 408 for moreinformation.

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Tire Pressure Light

This light will come onbriefly when you turnthe ignition to RUN.

This light will also come on when one or more ofyour tires are significantly underinflated.

If your vehicle has a Driver InformationCenter (DIC), a CHECK TIRE PRESSURE DICmessage will accompany the light, see DICWarnings and Messages on page 222

Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe todo so. If underinflated, inflate to the properpressure. See Tires on page 439 for moreinformation.

This light will flash for approximately 70 secondsand then turn on solid if a problem is detected withthe Tire Pressure Monitor system.

See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 448for more information.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Check Engine Light

Your vehicle has acomputer whichmonitors operation ofthe fuel, ignition, andemission controlsystems.

This system is called OBD II (On-BoardDiagnostics-Second Generation) and is intendedto assure that emissions are at acceptablelevels for the life of the vehicle, helping to producea cleaner environment. The check engine lightcomes on to indicate that there is a problem andservice is required. Malfunctions often will beindicated by the system before any problem isapparent. This may prevent more serious damageto your vehicle. This system is also designed toassist your service technician in correctlydiagnosing any malfunction.

Notice: If you keep driving your vehiclewith this light on, after awhile, your emissioncontrols may not work as well, your fueleconomy may not be as good, and your enginemay not run as smoothly. This could lead tocostly repairs that may not be covered by yourwarranty.

Notice: Modifications made to the engine,transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel systemof your vehicle or the replacement of theoriginal tires with other than those of the sameTire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affectyour vehicle’s emission controls and maycause this light to come on. Modifications tothese systems could lead to costly repairs notcovered by your warranty. This may alsoresult in a failure to pass a required EmissionInspection/Maintenance test. See Accessoriesand Modifications on page 380.

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This light should come on, as a check to showyou it is working, when the ignition is on and theengine is not running. If the light does notcome on, have it repaired. This light will alsocome on during a malfunction in one of two ways:

• Light Flashing — A misfire condition hasbeen detected. A misfire increases vehicleemissions and may damage the emissioncontrol system on your vehicle. Diagnosis andservice may be required.

• Light On Steady — An emission controlsystem malfunction has been detected onyour vehicle. Diagnosis and service maybe required.

If the Light is FlashingThe following may prevent more serious damageto your vehicle:

• Reducing vehicle speed

• Avoiding hard accelerations

• Avoiding steep uphill grades

• If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount ofcargo being hauled as soon as it is possible

If the light stops flashing and remains on steady,see “If the Light Is On Steady” following.

If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to doso, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to parkyour vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least10 seconds and restart the engine. If the lightremains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”following. If the light is still flashing, follow theprevious steps, and see your dealer for service assoon as possible.

If the Light Is On SteadyYou may be able to correct the emission systemmalfunction by considering the following:

Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?

If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fullyinstall the cap. See Filling the Tank on page 385.The diagnostic system can determine if thefuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel toevaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving tripswith the cap properly installed should turn thelight off.

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Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water?

If so, your electrical system may be wet. Thecondition will usually be corrected when theelectrical system dries out. A few driving tripsshould turn the light off.

Have you recently changed brands of fuel?

If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel.See Gasoline Octane on page 382. Poor fuelquality will cause your engine not to run asefficiently as designed. You may notice this asstalling after start-up, stalling when you putthe vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation onacceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (Theseconditions may go away once the engine iswarmed up.) This will be detected by the systemand cause the light to turn on.

If you experience one or more of these conditions,change the fuel brand you use. It will require atleast one full tank of the proper fuel to turn thelight off.

If none of the above steps have made the lightturn off, your dealer can check the vehicle.Your dealer has the proper test equipment anddiagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electricalproblems that may have developed.

Emissions Inspection andMaintenance ProgramsSome state/provincial and local governments haveor may begin programs to inspect the emissioncontrol equipment on your vehicle. Failure to passthis inspection could prevent you from getting avehicle registration.

Here are some things you need to know to helpyour vehicle pass an inspection:

Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if thecheck engine light is on or not working properly.

Your vehicle will not pass this inspection ifthe OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determinesthat critical emission control systems have notbeen completely diagnosed by the system.The vehicle would be considered not ready forinspection. This can happen if you have recentlyreplaced your battery or if your battery hasrun down. The diagnostic system is designed toevaluate critical emission control systemsduring normal driving. This may take several daysof routine driving. If you have done this andyour vehicle still does not pass the inspection forlack of OBD system readiness, your dealercan prepare the vehicle for inspection.

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Oil Pressure Gage

The oil pressure gage shows the engine oilpressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when theengine is running. Canadian vehicles indicatepressure in kPa (kilopascals).

{CAUTION:

Do not keep driving if the oil pressure islow. If you do, your engine can become sohot that it catches fire. You or others couldbe burned. Check your oil as soon aspossible and have your vehicle serviced.

Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenancemay damage the engine. The repairs wouldnot be covered by your warranty. Always followthe maintenance schedule in this manual forchanging engine oil.

Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outsidetemperature and oil viscosity, but readingsabove the low pressure zone indicate the normaloperating range.

A reading in the low pressure zone may becaused by a dangerously low oil level or otherproblems causing low oil pressure.

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Change Engine Oil Light

Your vehicle mayhave a changeengine oil light.

When this light comes on it means that an oilchange and other maintenance proceduresare required for your vehicle.

See Scheduled Maintenance on page 507 andEngine Oil on page 394 for more information.

Once the engine oil has been changed, the changeengine oil light must be reset. Until it is reset,the light will stay on when the engine is on.

Security Light

This light will come onbriefly when you turnthe key toward START.

The light will stay on until the engine starts. If thelight flashes, the Passlock® system has entereda tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to start,see Passlock® on page 111.

If the light comes on continuously while drivingand stays on, there may be a problem withthe Passlock® system. Your vehicle will not beprotected by Passlock®, and you should seeyour dealer.

Also, see Content Theft-Deterrent on page 110 foradditional information regarding the security light.

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Cruise Control Light

If your vehicle has aDriver InformationCenter (DIC), this lightwill come on whenthe cruise control is set.

See Cruise Control on page 176 and DIC Warningsand Messages on page 222 for more information.

Reduced Engine Power Light

This light comes onwhen a noticeablereduction in thevehicle’s performanceoccurs.

The vehicle can be driven at a reduced speedwhen the reduced engine power light is on,but acceleration and speed may be reduced.The performance may be reduced until the nexttime you drive your vehicle. If this light stayson, see your dealer as soon as possible fordiagnosis and repair.

This light may also come on if there is a problemwith the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)system. If this happens, take the vehicle in forservice as soon as possible.

Highbeam On Light

This light comes onwhen the high-beamheadlamps are in use.

See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer onpage 173.

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Service Four-Wheel DriveWarning Light

This light should comeon briefly when you turnon the ignition, as acheck to show youit is working.

The service four-wheel drive light comes on toindicate that there may be a problem with the drivesystem and service is required. Malfunctionscan be indicated by the system before any problemis apparent, which may prevent serious damageto the vehicle. This system is also designedto assist your dealer in correctly diagnosing amalfunction.

Check Gages Warning Light

The check gages lightwill come on brieflywhen you are startingthe engine.

If the light comes on and stays on while you aredriving, check your coolant temperature andengine oil pressure gages to see if they are in thewarning zones.

Gate Ajar Light

If this light comes on,the liftgate or liftglass isnot completely shut.

Close the liftgate or liftglass. Never drive with theliftgate or liftglass even partially open.

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Fuel Gage

When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells youabout how much fuel you have remaining.

Here are four things that some owners ask about.None of these show a problem with your fuel gage:

• At the gas station, the gas pump shuts offbefore the gage reads full.

• It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up thanthe gage indicated. For example, the gage mayhave indicated the tank was half full, but itactually took a little more or less than half thetank’s capacity to fill the tank.

• The gage moves a little when you turn a corneror speed up.

• The gage doesn’t go back to empty when youturn off the ignition.

Low Fuel Warning LightThe light next to the fuel gage will come on brieflywhen you are starting the engine.

This light comes on when the fuel tank is low onfuel. To turn it off, add fuel to the fuel tank.See Fuel on page 382.

Check Gas Cap Light

If your vehicle has thislight, it will come on ifyour gas cap is notsecurely fastened.

See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 210 formore information.

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Driver Information Center (DIC)Your vehicle may have this feature. The DriverInformation Center (DIC) display is located on theinstrument panel cluster, below the speedometer.If your vehicle has DIC buttons, they arelocated on the steering wheel. The DIC candisplay information such as the trip odometer, fueleconomy, customization features, andwarning/status messages.

If your vehicle does not have DIC steering wheelbuttons, you will not have all of the featureslisted. Scroll through the odometer and tripodometer by pressing the trip odometer reset stemlocated on the instrument panel cluster. Turnoff, or acknowledge, DIC messages by pressingthe trip odometer reset stem. See Speedometerand Odometer on page 199 for informationon features for vehicles without DIC buttons.

3 (Trip Information): Press this button todisplay the odometer, trip odometers, and timer.

t (Fuel Information): Press this button to displaythe current range, fuel used, average fueleconomy, and engine oil life.

4 (Customization): Press this button to accessthe vehicle settings menu and customize thepersonal settings on your vehicle.

r (Select): Press this button to reset certainDIC functions and set your customization settings.

Pressing any of the DIC buttons will acknowledgeDIC messages and clear them from the DICdisplay.

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DIC Operation and DisplaysThe DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After ashort delay the DIC will display the informationthat was last displayed before the enginewas turned off.

If a problem is detected, a warning message willappear on the display. Pressing the trip stemwill acknowledge any warning or servicemessages. Pressing any of the DIC steering wheelbuttons — trip information, fuel information,customization, or select button — will alsoacknowledge any warnings or service messages.

You should take any message that appears onthe display seriously and remember that clearingthe message will only make the messagedisappear, not correct the problem.

The DIC has different modes which can beaccessed by pressing the four DIC buttons locatedon the steering wheel. These buttons are tripinformation, fuel information, customization, andselect. The button functions are detailed inthe following pages.

Trip Information Button

3 (Trip Information): Press the tripinformation button to scroll through theODOMETER, TRIP A, TRIP B, TIREPRESSURES, and TIMER.

Odometer: Press the trip information button untilODOMETER appears on the display. Thismode shows the total distance the vehicle hasbeen driven in either miles or kilometers. Pressingthe reset stem located on the instrument clusterwith the vehicle off will also display the odometer.

Trip A: Press the trip information button untilTRIP A appears on the display. This mode showsthe current distance traveled since the lastreset for TRIP A in either miles or kilometers.

Trip B: Press the trip information buttonuntil TRIP B appears on the display. This modeshows the current distance traveled since the lastreset for TRIP B in either miles or kilometers.

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To reset TRIP A or TRIP B information, press andhold the select button for one second while inone of the trip modes. This will reset theinformation for TRIP A or TRIP B.

You can also reset the TRIP A or TRIP B while theyare displayed by pressing the reset stem on thecluster. If you press and hold the reset stem or theselect button for more than four seconds, thedisplay will show the distance traveled since the lastignition cycle for TRIP A or TRIP B.

Tire Pressures: Press the trip information buttonuntil TIRE PRESSURES appears on the display.This mode shows the tire pressure in poundsper square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). Pressthe select button to scroll through the followinginformation:

• LF TIRE shows the tire pressure for the frontdriver’s side tire.

• RF TIRE shows the tire pressure for the frontpassenger’s side tire.

• LR TIRE shows the tire pressure for the reardriver’s side tire.

• RR TIRE shows the tire pressure for the rearpassenger’s side tire.

Timer: The DIC can be used as a timer. Pressthe select button while TIMER is displayed to startthe timer. The display will show the amount oftime that has passed since the timer waslast reset, not including time the ignition is off.Time will continue to be counted as long asthe ignition is on, even if another display is beingshown on the DIC. The timer will record up to99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds (99:59:59)after which the display will roll back to zero.

To stop the counting of time, press the selectbutton briefly while TIMER is displayed.

To reset the timer to zero, press and hold theselect button while TIMER is displayed.

Fuel Information Buttont (Fuel Information): Press the fuel informationbutton to scroll through the range, fuel used,average fuel economy, and the engine oillife system.

Fuel Range: Press the fuel information button untilRANGE appears on the display. This mode showsthe remaining distance you can drive withoutrefueling. It is based on fuel economy and the fuelremaining in the fuel tank. The display will showLOW if the fuel level is low.

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The fuel economy data used to determine fuelrange is an average of recent driving conditions.As your driving conditions change, this data isgradually updated. Fuel range cannot be reset.

Fuel Used: Press the fuel information button untilFUEL USED appears on the display. This modeshows the number of gallons or liters of fuel usedsince the last reset of this menu item. To resetthe fuel used information, press and hold the selectbutton for one second while FUEL USED isdisplayed.

Average Fuel Economy: Press the fuelinformation button until AVG. ECON appears onthe display. This mode shows how many miles pergallon (MPG), liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km),or kilometers per liter (km/L) your vehicle isgetting based on current and past drivingconditions.

Press and hold the select button for one secondwhile AVG. ECON is displayed to reset theaverage fuel economy. Average fuel economy willthen be calculated starting from that point.If the average fuel economy is not reset, it will becontinually updated each time you drive.

Engine Oil Life System: Press the fuelinformation button until ENGINE OIL LIFE appearson the display. The engine oil life system showsan estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. It willshow 100% when the system is reset after anoil change. It will alert you to change your oil on aschedule consistent with your driving conditions.

Always reset the engine oil life system after an oilchange. To reset the engine oil life system, seeEngine Oil Life System on page 398.

In addition to the engine oil life system monitoringthe oil life, additional maintenance isrecommended in the Maintenance Schedule in thismanual. See Engine Oil on page 394 andScheduled Maintenance on page 507.

Customization Button

4 (Customization): Press the customizationbutton to access the VEHICLE SETTINGS menuand customize the settings to your vehicle.See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 229 formore information.

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Select Button

r (Select): Press the select button to resetcertain DIC functions, turn off or acknowledgemessages on the DIC display, and set yourcustomization settings. For example, this buttonwill allow you to reset the trip odometers, turnoff the FUEL LEVEL LOW message, and enablesyou to scroll through and select the languagein which the DIC information will appear.

DIC Warnings and MessagesMessages are displayed on the DIC to notify thedriver that the status of the vehicle has changedand that some action may be needed to correct thecondition. Multiple messages may appear oneafter another.

Some messages may not require immediateaction. Press any of the DIC buttons on thesteering wheel or the trip odometer reset stem onthe instrument panel cluster to acknowledgethat you received the messages and to clear themfrom the display.

Some messages cannot be cleared from thedisplay because they are more urgent. Thesemessages require action before they can beremoved from the DIC display. Take any messagesthat appear on the display seriously and rememberthat clearing the messages will only make themessages disappear, not correct the problem.

The following are the possible messages that canbe displayed and some information about them.

CHANGE ENGINE OILThis message displays when the engine oil needsto be changed and service is required for yourvehicle. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 507and Engine Oil on page 394 for more information.Also see Engine Oil Life System on page 398for information on how to reset the message. Thismessage clears itself after 10 seconds until thenext ignition cycle.

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThis message displays when the tire pressure inone of the vehicle’s tires needs to be checked.Press any of the DIC buttons, or the trip stem, toacknowledge this message and clear it fromthe DIC display.

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If this message appears on the DIC, stop as soonas you can. Have the tire pressures checkedand set to those shown on the Tire LoadingInformation Label. See Tires on page 439, LoadingYour Vehicle on page 349, and Inflation - TirePressure on page 447. If the tire pressure is low,the low tire pressure warning light comes on.See Tire Pressure Light on page 209.

CHECK WASHER FLUIDThis message displays if the washer fluid level islow. Adding washer fluid to the windshieldwasher fluid reservoir clears this message. SeeWindshield Washer Fluid on page 418. Thismessage clears itself after 10 seconds, or you canpress any of the DIC buttons, or the trip stem,to acknowledge this message and clear it from theDIC display.

CURB VIEW ACTIVATEDThis message displays when the passengeroutside rearview mirror moves into the curb viewposition. See Outside Curb View Assist Mirroron page 144 for more information.

DRIVER DOOR AJARThis message displays and a chime sounds if thedriver’s door is not fully closed. Stop and turnoff the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, andclose the door again. Check to see if themessage still appears on the DIC. Press any ofthe DIC buttons, or the trip stem, to acknowledgethis message and clear it from the DIC display.

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ENGINE COOLANT HOT/ENGINEOVERHEATED

Notice: If you drive your vehicle while theengine is overheating, severe engine damagemay occur. If an overheat warning appears onthe instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stopthe vehicle as soon as possible. Do not increasethe engine speed above normal idling speed.See Engine Overheating on page 408 for moreinformation.

This message displays and a chime sounds if thecooling system temperature gets hot. SeeEngine Overheating on page 408 for the propercourse of action. This message clears whenthe coolant temperature drops to a safe operatingtemperature.

FUEL LEVEL LOWThis message displays and a chime sounds if thefuel level is low in the vehicle’s fuel tank. Refuel assoon as possible. Press any of the DIC buttons, orthe trip stem, to acknowledge this message andclear it from the DIC display. See Low Fuel WarningLight on page 217, Filling the Tank on page 385,and Fuel on page 382 for more information.

ICE POSSIBLEThis message may display if the outsidetemperature reaches a level where ice could formon the roadway. If the temperature rises to a safelevel, the message clears. This message clearsitself after 10 seconds, or you can press any of theDIC buttons, or the trip stem, to acknowledge thismessage and clear it from the DIC display.

KEY FOB # BATTERY LOWThis message displays if a Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter battery is low. Replace thebattery in the transmitter. See “BatteryReplacement” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation on page 98. Press any of theDIC buttons, or the trip stem, to acknowledge thismessage and clear it from the DIC display.

LEFT REAR DOOR AJARThis message displays and a chime sounds if thedriver’s side rear door is not fully closed. Stop andturn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions,and close the door again. Check to see if themessage still appears on the DIC. Press any of theDIC buttons, or the trip stem, to acknowledge thismessage and clear it from the DIC display.

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OIL PRESSURE LOW/STOP ENGINE

Notice: If you drive your vehicle whilethe engine oil pressure is low, severe enginedamage may occur. If a low oil pressurewarning appears on the Driver InformationCenter (DIC), stop the vehicle as soon aspossible. Do not drive the vehicle until thecause of the low oil pressure is corrected. SeeEngine Oil on page 394 for more information.

This message displays if low oil pressurelevels occur. Stop the vehicle as soon as safelypossible and do not operate it until the causeof the low oil pressure has been corrected. Checkthe oil as soon as possible and have yourvehicle serviced by your dealer. See Engine Oil onpage 394.

PASSENGER DOOR AJARThis message displays and a chime sounds if thepassenger’s door is not fully closed. Stop andturn off the vehicle, check the door forobstructions, and close the door again. Check tosee if the message still appears on the DIC. Pressany of the DIC buttons, or the trip stem, toacknowledge this message and clear it from theDIC display.

REAR ACCESS OPENThis message displays and a chime sounds if theliftgate or liftglass is open while the ignition isin RUN. Turn off the vehicle and check the liftgateand liftglass. See Liftgate/Liftglass on page 106.Restart the vehicle and check for the message onthe DIC display. Press any of the DIC buttons,or the trip stem, to acknowledge this message andclear it from the DIC display.

RIGHT REAR DOOR AJARThis message displays and a chime sounds if thepassenger’s side rear door is not fully closed.Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door forobstructions, and close the door again. Checkto see if the message still appears on theDIC. Press any of the DIC buttons, or the tripstem, to acknowledge this message and clear itfrom the DIC display.

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SERVICE AIR BAGThis message displays if there is a problem withthe airbag system. Have your dealer inspectthe system for problems. See Airbag ReadinessLight on page 201 and Airbag System on page 71for more information. Press any of the DICbuttons, or the trip stem, to acknowledge thismessage and clear it from the DIC display.

SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEMThis message displays if a problem occurs withthe brake system. If this message appears, stop assoon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restartthe vehicle and check for the message on theDIC display. If the message is still displayed, orappears again when you begin driving, thebrake system needs service. See your dealer.

SERVICE CHARGING SYS (System)This message displays if there is a problem with thebattery charging system. Under certain conditions,the charging system light may also turn on in theinstrument panel cluster. See Charging SystemLight on page 205. The battery will not be chargingat an optimal rate and the vehicle will lose the abilityto enter the fuel economy mode. The vehicle is safeto drive, however you should have the electricalsystem checked by your dealer. Press any of theDIC buttons, or the trip stem, to acknowledge thismessage and clear it from the DIC display.

SERVICE STABILITRAKIf this message displays, it means there may be aproblem with the StabiliTrak® system. If thismessage appears, try to reset the system byperforming the following: stop; turn off the engine;then start the engine again. If this message stillcomes on, it means there is a problem. You shouldsee your dealer for service. The vehicle is safe todrive, however, you do not have the benefit ofStabiliTrak®, so reduce your speed and driveaccordingly. Press any of the DIC buttons, or thetrip stem, to acknowledge this message and clear itfrom the DIC display.

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SERVICE TIRE MONITORThis message displays if a part on the TirePressure Monitor (TPM) system is not workingproperly. If you drive your vehicle while any of thefour sensors are missing or inoperable, thewarning comes on in about 20 minutes. A sensorwould be missing, for example, if you putdifferent wheels on your vehicle withouttransferring the sensors. If the warning comes onand stays on, there may be a problem with theTPM. See your dealer.

STABILITRAK ACTIVEThis message displays anytime the StabiliTrak®

system activates to maintain vehicle stability.Any combination of engine speed management,brake traction control, and stability control displaysthis message.

STABILITRAK NOT READYThis message may display if driving conditionsdelay StabiliTrak® system initialization. Thisis normal. Once the system initializes, thismessage will no longer be displayed on the DIC.

STABILITRAK OFFThis message displays when you press theStabiliTrak® button for more than five seconds orwhen stability control has been automaticallydisabled. The StabiliTrak® button is located on thetransmission shift handle. To limit wheel spin andrealize the full benefits of the stability enhancementsystem, you should normally leave StabiliTrak® on.However, you should turn StabiliTrak® off if yourvehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow andyou want to rock your vehicle to attempt to free it, orif you are driving in extreme off-road conditions andrequire more wheel spin. See If Your Vehicle isStuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 348.To turn the StabiliTrak® system back on, press theStabiliTrak® button again.

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There are several conditions that can cause thismessage to appear.

• The message may display if the brake systemwarning light is on. See Brake SystemWarning Light on page 206.

• The message displays if the vehicle is shiftedinto 4LO.

The message turns off as soon as the conditionsthat caused the message to be displayed areno longer present.

TIGHTEN FUEL CAPThis message may display and a chime may soundif the vehicle’s fuel cap is not tightened properly.Fully reinstall the fuel cap. See Filling the Tank onpage 385. The diagnostic system can determine ifthe fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporateinto the atmosphere. This message remains on untilit is acknowledged and cleared from the DIC displayby pressing any of the DIC buttons or the trip stem.The DIC message is also cancelled if the ignition isturned off.

The DIC message and the Service Engine Soonlight may come on again during a second trip if thefuel cap is still not tightened properly. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 210 formore information.

TRACTION CONTROL OFFThis message displays when you momentarilypress the StabiliTrak® button located on thetransmission shift handle. In this mode, stabilitycontrol and the brake-traction control arefunctional. Engine speed management will bemodified and the driven wheels can spin morefreely. For more details on this mode, seeStabiliTrak® System on page 309.

TURN SIGNAL ONThis message displays and a chime sounds if aturn signal is left on for 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km).Move the turn signal/multifunction lever to the offposition. Press any of the DIC buttons, or thetrip stem, to acknowledge this message and clearit from the DIC display.

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DIC Vehicle CustomizationYour vehicle may have customization capabilitiesthat allow you to program some features toone setting based on your preference. All of thecustomizable options listed may not be availableon your vehicle. Only the options available displayon the Driver Information Center (DIC).

The default settings for the customization featureswere set when your vehicle left the factory, butmay have been changed from their defaultstate since then.

To change feature preferences, make sure theignition is on and the vehicle is in PARK (P).To avoid excessive drain on the battery, itis recommended that the headlamps areturned off.

Press the customization button to scroll throughthe available customizable options.

After pressing the customization button, VEHICLESETTINGS momentarily displays before goingto a customization option.

Lock DoorsPress the customization button until LOCKDOORS: IN GEAR appears in the display.To select your preference for automatic locking,press the select button while LOCK DOORS:IN GEAR is displayed on the DIC. Pressing theselect button will scroll through the followingchoices:

LOCK DOORS: IN GEAR (default): The doorswill lock when the vehicle is shifted out ofPARK (P).

LOCK DOORS: WITH SPEED: The doors willlock when the vehicle speed is above8 mph (13 km/h) for three seconds.

Choose one of the available options and press thecustomization button while it is displayed on theDIC to select it and move on to the next feature.For more information on automatic door locks, seeProgrammable Automatic Door Locks onpage 102.

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Unlock DoorsPress the customization button until UNLOCKDOORS: IN PARK appears in the display. To selectyour preference for automatic unlocking, press theselect button while UNLOCK DOORS: IN PARK isdisplayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button willscroll through the following choices:

UNLOCK DOORS: IN PARK (default): All of thedoors will unlock when the vehicle is shiftedinto PARK (P).

UNLOCK DRIVER: IN PARK: The driver’s doorwill be unlocked when the vehicle is shiftedinto PARK (P).

UNLOCK DOORS: KEY OUT: All of the doorswill unlock when the key is taken out of theignition.

UNLOCK DOORS: MANUALLY: The doors willnot be unlocked automatically.

Choose one of the available options and press thecustomization button while it is displayed on theDIC to select it and move on to the next feature.For more information on automatic door locks, seeProgrammable Automatic Door Locks on page 102.

Lock FeedbackPress the customization button until LOCKFEEDBACK: BOTH appears in the display.To select your preference for the feedback youreceive when locking the vehicle with the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, press theselect button while LOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH isdisplayed on the DIC. Pressing the selectbutton will scroll through the following choices:

LOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH (default): The parkinglamps will flash each time you press the buttonwith the lock symbol on the RKE transmitterand the horn will chirp the second time you pressthe lock button.

LOCK FEEDBACK: OFF: There will be nofeedback when locking the vehicle.

LOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS: The parking lampswill flash each time you press the button withthe lock symbol on the RKE transmitter.

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LOCK FEEDBACK: HORN: The horn will chirpthe second time you press the button with the locksymbol on the RKE transmitter.

Choose one of the available options and press thecustomization button while it is displayed on theDIC to select it and move on to the next feature.

Unlock FeedbackPress the customization button until UNLOCKFEEDBACK: LAMPS appears in the display.To select your preference for the feedback you willreceive when unlocking the vehicle with the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, press the selectbutton while UNLOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS isdisplayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button willscroll through the following choices:

UNLOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS (default): Theparking lamps will flash each time you pressthe button with the unlock symbol on the RKEtransmitter.

UNLOCK FEEDBACK: HORN: The horn willchirp the second time you press the button with theunlock symbol on the RKE transmitter.

UNLOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH: The parkinglamps will flash each time you press the buttonwith the unlock symbol on the RKE transmitter andthe horn will chirp the second time you pressthe unlock button.

UNLOCK FEEDBACK: OFF: There will be nofeedback when unlocking the vehicle.

Choose one of the available options and press thecustomization button while it is displayed on theDIC to select it and move on to the next feature.

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Headlamp DelayPress the customization button until HEADLAMPDELAY: 10 SEC appears in the display. To selectyour preference for how long the headlamps willstay on when you turn off the vehicle, press theselect button while HEADLAMP DELAY: 10 SEC isdisplayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button willscroll through the following choices:

• HEADLAMP DELAY: 10 SEC (Seconds)(default)

• HEADLAMP DELAY: 20 SEC

• HEADLAMP DELAY: 40 SEC

• HEADLAMP DELAY: 1 MIN (Minute)

• HEADLAMP DELAY: 2 MIN

• HEADLAMP DELAY: 3 MIN

• HEADLAMP DELAY: OFF

The amount of time you choose will be the amountof time that the headlamps stay on after you turn offthe vehicle. If you choose OFF, the headlamps willturn off as soon as you turn off the vehicle.

Choose one of the available options and press thecustomization button while it is displayed on theDIC to select it and move on to the next feature.

Perimeter LightsPress the customization button until PERIMETERLIGHTS: ON appears in the display. To selectyour preference for perimeter lighting, pressthe select button while PERIMETER LIGHTS:ON is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the selectbutton will scroll through the following choices:

PERIMETER LIGHTS: ON (default): Theheadlamps and back-up lamps will come on for40 seconds, if it is dark enough outside, when youunlock the vehicle with the Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitter.

PERIMETER LIGHTS: OFF: The perimeter lightswill not come on when you unlock the vehiclewith the RKE transmitter.

Choose one of the available options and press thecustomization button while it is displayed on theDIC to select it and move on to the next feature.

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Easy Exit SeatPress the customization button until EASY EXITSEAT: OFF appears in the display. To select yourpreference for seat position exit, press theselect button while EASY EXIT SEAT: OFF isdisplayed on the DIC. Pressing the select buttonwill scroll through the following choices:

EASY EXIT SEAT: OFF (default): No seat exitrecall will occur.

EASY EXIT SEAT: ON: The driver’s seat willmove to the exit position when the key is removedfrom the ignition.

Choose one of the available options and press thecustomization button while it is displayed on theDIC to select it and move on to the next feature.For more information on seat position exit,see “Easy Exit Seat” under Memory Seat, Mirrors,and Pedals on page 12.

Seat RecallPress the customization button until SEATRECALL: OFF appears in the display. To selectyour preference for recall of the driver’s memoryseat, mirrors, and adjustable pedals, if your vehiclehas this feature, press the select button whileSEAT RECALL: OFF is displayed on theDIC. Pressing the select button will scroll throughthe following choices:

SEAT RECALL: OFF (default): The driver’smemory seat, mirrors, and adjustable pedalsposition you saved will only be recalled when thememory button 1 or 2 is pressed.

SEAT RECALL: AT KEY IN: The driver’smemory seat, mirrors, and adjustable pedalsposition you saved will be recalled when you putthe key in the ignition.

SEAT RECALL: ON REMOTE: The driver’smemory seat, mirrors, and adjustable pedalsposition you saved will be recalled whenyou unlock the vehicle with the Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitter.

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Choose one of the available options and press thecustomization button while it is displayed on theDIC to select it and move on to the next feature.For more information on the memory seat feature,see Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 12.

Curb ViewPress the customization button until CURB VIEW:OFF appears in the display. To select yourpreference for curb view, press the select buttonwhile CURB VIEW: OFF is displayed on theDIC. Pressing the select button will scroll throughthe following choices:

CURB VIEW: OFF (default): The passenger’soutside mirror will not be tilted down whenthe vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R).

CURB VIEW: PASSENGER: The passenger’soutside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicleis shifted into REVERSE (R).

When the vehicle is placed in PARK (P) or in anyforward gear, the mirror will return to the normaldriving position, following a short delay.

Choose one of the available options and press thecustomization button while it is displayed on theDIC to select it and move on to the next feature.For more information on tilt mirror in reverse,see Outside Curb View Assist Mirror on page 144.

Alarm WarningPress the customization button until ALARMWARNING: BOTH appears in the display. Toselect your preference for alarm warning, press theselect button while ALARM WARNING: BOTH isdisplayed on the DIC. Pressing the selectbutton will scroll through the following choices:

ALARM WARNING: BOTH (default): Theheadlamps will flash and the horn will chirp whenthe alarm is active.

ALARM WARNING: HORN: The horn will chirpwhen the alarm is active.

ALARM WARNING: LAMPS: The headlamps willflash when the alarm is active.

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ALARM WARNING: OFF: There will be no alarmwarning on activation.

Choose one of the available options and press thecustomization button while your choice is displayedon the DIC to select it and move on to the nextfeature. For more information on alarm warningtype, see Content Theft-Deterrent on page 110.

LanguagePress the customization button until LANGUAGE:ENGLISH appears in the display. To selectyour preference for display language, press theselect button while LANGUAGE: ENGLISHis displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select buttonwill scroll through the following languages:

• ENGLISH (default)

• FRANCAIS (French)

• ESPANOL (Spanish)

Choose one of the available options and press thecustomization button while it is displayed on theDIC to select it and move on to the next feature.

If you accidentally choose a language that you donot want or understand, press and hold thecustomization button and the trip informationbutton at the same time. The DIC will beginscrolling through the languages in their particularlanguage. English will be in English, Francaiswill be in French, and Espanol will be in Spanish.When you see the language that you wouldlike, release both buttons. The DIC will thendisplay the information in the language you chose.

You can also scroll through the differentlanguages by pressing and holding the trip resetstem for four seconds, as long as you are inthe odometer mode.

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UnitsPress the customization button until UNITS: U.S.(ENGLISH) appears in the display. To selectEnglish or metric, press the select button whileUNITS: U.S. (ENGLISH) is displayed on the DIC.Pressing the select button will scroll throughthe following choices:• UNITS: U.S. (ENGLISH) (default)• UNITS: METRIC (km/L)• UNITS: METRIC (L/100 km)

If U.S. (ENGLISH) is chosen, all information willbe displayed in English units. For example,distance will be displayed in miles (mi) and fueleconomy in miles per gallon (MPG). If METRIC(km/L) is chosen, all information will be displayedin metric units. For example, distance will bedisplayed in kilometers (km) and fuel economy inkilometers per liter (km/L). If METRIC (L/100 km)is chosen, all information will be displayed in metricunits. For example, distance will be displayed inkilometers (km) and fuel economy in liters per100 kilometers (L/100 km).Choose one of the available options and press thecustomization button while it is displayed on theDIC to select it and exit out of the customizableoptions.

Audio System(s)Determine which radio your vehicle has and thenread the pages following to familiarize yourselfwith its features.

Driving without distraction is a necessity for asafer driving experience. See Defensive Driving onpage 302. By taking a few moments to read thismanual and get familiar with your vehicle’saudio system, you can use it with less effort, aswell as take advantage of its features. While yourvehicle is parked, set up your audio system bypresetting your favorite radio stations, setting thetone, and adjusting the speakers. Then, whendriving conditions permit, you can tune toyour favorite stations using the presets andsteering wheel controls if the vehicle has them.

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{CAUTION:

This system provides you with a far greateraccess to audio stations and song listings.Giving extended attention to entertainmenttasks while driving can cause a crash andyou or others can be injured or killed.Always keep your eyes on the road andyour mind on the drive — avoid engagingin extended searching while driving.

Keeping your mind on the drive is important forsafe driving. Here are some ways in which you canhelp avoid distraction while driving.While your vehicle is parked:• Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.• Familiarize yourself with its operation.• Set up your audio system by presetting your

favorite radio stations, setting the tone, andadjusting the speakers. Then, when drivingconditions permit, you can tune to your favoriteradio stations using the presets and steeringwheel controls if the vehicle has them.

Notice: Before adding any sound equipment toyour vehicle, such as an audio system, CDplayer, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-wayradio, make sure that it can be added bychecking with your dealer. Also, check federalrules covering mobile radio and telephoneunits. If sound equipment can be added, it isvery important to do it properly. Added soundequipment may interfere with the operation ofyour vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems,and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systemsmay interfere with the operation of soundequipment that has been added.

Notice: The chime signals related to safetybelts, parking brake, and other functions ofyour vehicle operate through the radio/entertainment system. If that equipment isreplaced or additional equipment is added toyour vehicle, the chimes may not work. Makesure that replacement or additional equipmentis compatible with your vehicle before installingit. See Accessories and Modifications onpage 380.

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Your vehicle has a feature called RetainedAccessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audiosystem can be played even after the ignition isturned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP)on page 114 for more information.

Setting the TimeThe radio may have a button marked with anH or HR to represent hours and an M or MNto represent minutes.Press and hold the hour button until the correcthour appears on the display. AM or PM will appearon the display for morning or evening hours.Press and hold the minute button until the correctminute appears on the display. The time canbe set with the ignition on or off.To synchronize the time with an FM stationbroadcasting Radio Data System (RDS)information, press and hold the hour and minutebuttons at the same time until UPDATED andthe clock symbol appear on the display. If the timeis not available from the station, NO UPDAT willappear on the display.

RDS time is broadcast once a minute. After tuningto an RDS broadcast station, it may take a fewminutes for the time to update.

Radio with CD (Base)

If your vehicle has the Bose® audio system, yourvehicle has six Bose® amplified speakers.

Base Radio Shown, Bose® Similar

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Radio Data System (RDS)The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).RDS features are available for use only on FMstations that broadcast RDS information.

With RDS, the radio can do the following:

• Seek to stations broadcasting the selectedtype of programming

• Receive announcements concerning local andnational emergencies

• Display messages from radio stations

This system relies upon receiving specificinformation from these stations and only workswhen the information is available. In rare cases, aradio station can broadcast incorrect informationthat causes the radio features to work improperly.If this happens, contact the radio station.

While the radio is tuned to an RDS station, thestation name or call letters display instead of thefrequency. RDS stations can also provide thetime of day, a program type (PTY) for currentprogramming, and the name of the program beingbroadcast.

XM™ Satellite Radio ServiceXM™ is a satellite radio service that is based inthe 48 contiguous United States and Canada.XM™ offers a large variety of coast-to-coastchannels including music, news, sports, talk,traffic/weather (U.S. subscribers), and children’sprogramming. XM™ provides digital qualityaudio and text information that includes song titleand artist name. A service fee is required inorder to receive the XM™ service. For moreinformation, contact XM™; In the U.S. atwww.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696)or in Canada at www.xmradio.ca or call1-877-GET-XMSR (438-9677).

Playing the Radio

PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the systemon and off.

o VOL p (Volume): Turn this knob clockwise orcounterclockwise to increase or to decrease thevolume.

INFO (Information): When the ignition is off,press this knob to display the time.

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For RDS, press the INFO knob to change whatappears on the display while using RDS. Thedisplay options are station name, RDS stationfrequency, PTY (program type), and the name ofthe program (if available).

For XM™ (if equipped), press the INFO knobwhile in XM™ mode to retrieve four differentcategories of information related to the currentsong or channel: Artist, Song Title, Categoryor PTY, Channel Number/Channel Name.

To change the default on the display, press theINFO knob until you see the desired display, thenpress and hold the knob until a beep sounds.The selected display becomes the default.

AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automaticvolume, the audio system adjusts automaticallyto make up for road and wind noise as you driveby increasing the volume as vehicle speedincreases.

Set the volume at the desired level. Press thisbutton to select LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH. AVOLdisplays. Each higher setting provides morevolume compensation at faster vehicle speeds.To turn automatic volume off, press this buttonuntil AVOL OFF displays.

Finding a StationBAND: Press this button to switch between FM1,FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). Thedisplay shows the selection.TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations.

©SEEK ¨: Press either the SEEK or the TYPEarrows to go to the next or to the previousstation and stay there.The radio only seeks stations with a strong signalthat are in the selected band.

©SCAN ¨: Press and hold either the SCAN orthe TYPE arrows for two seconds until SCANdisplays and a beep sounds. The radio goes to astation, plays for a few seconds, then goes tothe next station. Press either the SCAN orthe TYPE arrows again to stop scanning.To scan preset stations, press and hold either theSCAN or the TYPE arrows for more thanfour seconds. PSCN displays and a double beepsounds. The radio goes to a preset station,plays for a few seconds, then goes to the nextpreset station. Press either the SCAN or the TYPEarrows again to stop scanning presets.The radio only scans stations with a strong signalthat are in the selected band.

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Setting Preset StationsUp to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM,six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped), can beprogramed on the six numbered pushbuttons, byperforming the following steps:

1. Turn the radio on.

2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1or XM2.

3. Tune in the desired station.

4. Press and hold one of the six numberedpushbuttons until a beep sounds. Whenthat numbered pushbutton is pressed, thestation that was set, returns.

5. Repeat the Steps 2 through 4 for eachpushbutton.

To store an equalization setting to a preset stationperform the following:

1. Tune to the preset station.

2. Press and release the AUTO EQ button toselect the equalization setting.Once the equalization no longer displays, theequalization is set for that preset station.

Setting the Tone(Bass/Midrange/Treble)

AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob untilBASS, MID (midrange) (without Bose®), or TREB(treble) displays. Turn the knob to increase or todecrease the tone. The display shows the bass,midrange (without Bose®), or treble level. If astation is weak or has static, decrease the treble.

To adjust the bass, midrange (without Bose®), ortreble to the middle position while it is displayed,push and hold the AUDIO knob. The radio producesone beep and adjusts the display level to the middleposition.

To adjust all tone and speaker controls to themiddle position, push and hold the AUDIO knobwhen no tone or speaker control is displayed.ALL CENTERED displays, a beep sounds, and thedisplay level adjusts to the middle position.

AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press thisbutton to select customized equalization settingsdesigned for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock,and classical. Selecting CUSTOM or adjusting thetone controls, returns the EQ to the manual mode.

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The radio saves separate AUTO EQ settings foreach preset and source.

If the radio has the Bose® audio system, the AUTOEQ settings are either CUSTOM or TALK.

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)

AUDIO: To adjust the balance between theright and the left speakers, push and release theAUDIO knob until BAL (balance) displays.Turn the knob to move the sound toward the rightor the left speakers.

To adjust the fade between the front and the rearspeakers, push and release the AUDIO knobuntil FADE displays. Turn the knob to move thesound toward the front or the rear speakers.

To adjust the balance or fade to the middle positionwhile it is displayed, push the AUDIO knob and holdit until the radio produces one beep. The balance orfade adjusts to the middle position.

To adjust all tone and speaker controls to themiddle position, push and hold the AUDIO knobwhen no tone or speaker control displays. ALLCENTERED displays, a beep sounds, and thedisplay level adjusts to the middle position.

Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station(RDS and XM™)To select and find a desired PTY perform thefollowing:

1. Press the TYPE button to activate programtype select mode. TYPE and a PTY displays.

2. Turn the TYPE knob or press and release theTYPE button to select a PTY.

3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press andrelease either the TYPE or the SEEK arrowsto select and to take you to the PTY’s firststation.

4. To go to another station within that PTY,press the TYPE button then, press eitherthe TYPE or the SEEK arrows once.

5. Press either the TYPE or the SEEK arrowstwice to exit program type select mode.

If the radio cannot find the desired program type,NONE displays and the radio returns to thelast station you were listening to.

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SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY byperforming the following:

1. Press the TYPE button to activate programtype select mode. TYPE and the last selectedPTY displays.

2. Turn the TYPE knob or press and release theTYPE button to select a PTY.

3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press andhold either the TYPE or the SCAN arrows fortwo seconds, and the radio begins to scanthe stations in the PTY.

4. Press either the TYPE or the SCAN arrows tostop scanning.

BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternatefrequency lets the radio switch to a strongerstation with the same program type. To turnalternate frequency on, press and hold BAND fortwo seconds. AF ON displays. The radio canswitch to stations with a stronger frequency.

To turn alternate frequency off, press and holdBAND again for two seconds. AF OFF displays.The radio does not switch to other stations.

This function does not apply for XM™ SatelliteRadio Service.

Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only)These buttons have factory PTY presets. Up to12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can beprogrammed on the six numbered pushbuttons, byperforming the following steps:

1. Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2.

2. Press the TYPE button to activate programtype select mode. TYPE and the last selectedPTY displays.

3. Turn the TYPE knob or press and release theTYPE button to select a PTY.

4. Press and hold one of the six numberedpushbuttons until a beep sounds. Whenthat numbered pushbutton is pressed (while inprogram type mode), the PTY that was set,returns.

5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

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RDS Messages

INFO (Information): If the current station has amessage, the information symbol displays.Press this button to see the message. Themessage can display the artist, song title, call inphone numbers, etc.

If the entire message is not displayed, parts of themessage appears every three seconds. Toscroll through the message, press and release theINFO button. A new group of words displaysafter every press of the button. Once the completemessage displays, the information symboldisappears from the display until another newmessage is received. The last message can bedisplayed by pressing the INFO button. Thelast message can be viewed until a new messageis received or you can tune to a different station.

Radio Messages

CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio systemhas been calibrated for your vehicle from thefactory. If CAL ERR displays, it means that theradio has not been configured properly forthe vehicle and must be returned to your dealerfor service.

LOCKED: This message is displayed when theTHEFTLOCK® system has locked up. Takethe vehicle to your dealer for service.

If any error occurs repeatedly, or if an error cannotbe corrected, contact your dealer.

Radio Messages for XM™ OnlySee XM Radio Messages on page 277 later in thissection for further detail.

Playing a CDInsert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.The player pulls it in and the CD should beginplaying. If you want to insert a CD with the ignitionoff, first press the eject button or the INFO knob.

If the ignition or radio is turned off with the CD inthe player, it stays in the player. When theignition or radio is turned on, the CD starts playingwhere it stopped, if it was the last selectedaudio source.

When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol displays.As each new track starts to play, the track numberdisplays.

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The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDsand the smaller CDs are loaded in the samemanner.

If playing a CD-R, the sound quality may bereduced due to CD-R quality, the method ofrecording, the quality of the music that has beenrecorded, and the way the CD-R has beenhandled. There may be an increase in skipping,difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loadingand ejecting. If these problems occur, check thebottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CDis damaged, such as cracked, broken, orscratched, the CD will not play properly. If thesurface of the CD is soiled, see Care of Your CDsand DVDs on page 299 for more information.

If there is no apparent damage, try a knowngood CD.

Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caughtin the CD player. If a CD is recorded on apersonal computer and a description label isneeded, try labeling the top of the recorded CDwith a marking pen.

Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insertmore than one CD into the slot at a time, orattempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, youcould damage the CD player. When using theCD player, use only CDs in good conditionwithout any label, load one CD at a time, andkeep the CD player and the loading slot free offoreign materials, liquids, and debris.

If an error appears on the display, see “CDMessages” later in this section.

1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to goto the beginning of the current track (if morethan eight seconds have played), or to thebeginning of the previous track (if less thaneight seconds have played). TRACK and the tracknumber displays. If this pushbutton is held orpressed more than once, the player continuesmoving backward through the CD.

2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to go to the nexttrack. TRACK and the track number displays.If this pushbutton is held or pressed morethan once, the player continues moving forwardthrough the CD.

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3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbuttonto quickly reverse within a track. Press and holdthis pushbutton for less than two seconds toreverse at six times the normal playing speed.Press and hold it for more than two secondsto reverse at 17 times the normal playing speed.ET and the elapsed time of the track displays.Release this pushbutton to play the passage.

4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbuttonto quickly advance within a track. Press andhold this pushbutton for less than two seconds toadvance at six times the normal playing speed.Press and hold it for more than two secondsto advance at 17 times the normal playing speed.ET and the elapsed time of the track displays.Release this pushbutton to play the passage.

6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hearthe tracks in random, rather than sequential,order. RDM ON displays. RDM T and the tracknumber displays when each track starts toplay. Press this pushbutton again to turn offrandom play. RDM OFF displays.

©SEEK ¨: Press the left arrow to go to thestart of the current or to the previous track. Pressthe right arrow to go to the start of the nexttrack. If either arrow is pressed more than once,the player continues moving backward orforward through the CD.

©SCAN ¨: Press and hold either the SCAN orthe TYPE arrows for more than two secondsuntil SCAN displays and a beep sounds. The radiogoes to the next track, plays for 10 seconds,then goes to the next track. Press either the SCANor the TYPE arrows again, to stop scanning.

INFO (Information): Press this knob to seehow long the current track has been playing.ET and the elapsed time displays. To change thedefault on the display, track, or elapsed time,press the knob until you see the desired display,then press and hold the knob for two seconds.The radio produces one beep and the selecteddisplay becomes the default.

BAND: Press this button to listen to the radiowhile a CD is playing. The inactive CD remainsinside the radio for future listening.

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CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play aCD while listening to the radio, or to listen toan auxiliary source (such as rear seatentertainment, if equipped).

Z (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD. Ejectcan be activated with either the ignition or radiooff. CDs can be loaded with the radio and ignitionoff if this button is pressed first.

CD MessagesIf the CD comes out, it could be for one of thefollowing reasons:

• It is very hot. When the temperature returns tonormal, the CD should play.

• You are driving on a very rough road.When the road becomes smoother, the CDshould play.

• The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, orupside down.

• The air is very humid. If so, wait about anhour and try again.

• There could have been a problem whileburning the CD.

• The label could be caught in the CD player.

If the CD is not playing correctly, for anyother reason, try a known good CD.

If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannotbe corrected, contact your dealer. If the radiodisplays an error message, write it downand provide it to your dealer when reportingthe problem.

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Radio with CD (MP3)

If your vehicle has the Bose® audio system, yourvehicle has six Bose® amplified speakers.

Radio Data System (RDS)The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).RDS features are available for use only on FMstations that broadcast RDS information.

With RDS, the radio can do the following:

• Seek to stations broadcasting the selectedtype of programming

• Receive announcements concerning local andnational emergencies

• Display messages from radio stations

• Seek to stations with traffic announcements

This system relies upon receiving specificinformation from these stations and only workswhen the information is available. In rare cases, aradio station can broadcast incorrect informationthat causes the radio features to work improperly.If this happens, contact the radio station.

While the radio is tuned to an RDS station, thestation name or call letters display instead of thefrequency. RDS stations may also provide thetime of day, a program type (PTY) for currentprogramming, and the name of the programbeing broadcast.

Base Radio Shown, Bose® Similar

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XM™ Satellite Radio ServiceXM™ is a satellite radio service that is based inthe 48 contiguous United States and Canada.XM™ offers a large variety of coast-to-coastchannels including music, news, sports, talk,traffic/weather (U.S. subscribers), and children’sprogramming. XM™ provides digital qualityaudio and text information that includes song titleand artist name. A service fee is required inorder to receive the XM™ service. For moreinformation, contact XM™; In the U.S. atwww.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696)or in Canada at www.xmradio.ca or call1-877-GET-XMSR (438-9677).

Playing the Radio

PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the systemon and off.

o VOL p (Volume): Turn this knob clockwiseor counterclockwise to increase or to decrease thevolume.

DISPL (Display): When the ignition is turned off,press this knob to display the time.

For RDS, press the DISPL knob to change thedisplay while using RDS. The display options arestation name, RDS station frequency, PTY,and the name of the program (if available).

For XM™ (if equipped), press the DISPL knobwhile in XM™ mode to retrieve four differentcategories of information related to the currentsong or channel: Artist, Song Title, Categoryor PTY, Channel Number/Channel Name.

To change the default on the display, press theDISPL knob until you see the desired display, thenpress and hold this knob for two seconds. Theradio produces one beep and the selected displaybecomes the default.

AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automaticvolume, the audio system adjusts automaticallyto make up for road and wind noise as you drive.

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Set the volume at the desired level. Press thisbutton to select LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH. AVOLdisplays. Each higher setting allows for morevolume compensation at faster vehicle speeds.Then as you drive, automatic volume increases thevolume, as necessary, to overcome noise at anyspeed. The volume level should always soundthe same to you as you drive. NONE displays if theradio cannot determine the vehicle speed. Toturn automatic volume off, press this button untilOFF displays.

Finding a Station

BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1,FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). Thedisplay shows the selection.

o TUNE p: Turn this knob to selectradio stations.

o SEEK p: Press the right or the left arrow togo to the next or to the previous station andstay there.

The radio only seeks stations with a strong signalthat are in the selected band.

o SCAN p: Press and hold either arrow formore than two seconds. SCAN displays and theradio produces one beep. The radio goes to astation, plays for a few seconds, then goes to thenext station. Press either arrow again or one ofthe pushbuttons to stop scanning presets.

To scan preset stations, press and hold eitherarrow for more than four seconds. PSCN displaysand the radio produces two beeps. The radiogoes to a preset station, plays for a few seconds,then goes to the next preset station. Presseither arrow again or one of the pushbuttons tostop scanning presets.

The radio only scans stations with a strong signalthat are in the selected band.

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Setting Preset StationsUp to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM,six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can beprogrammed on the six numbered pushbuttons, byperforming the following steps:

1. Turn the radio on.

2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1or XM2.

3. Tune in the desired station.

4. Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization.

5. Press and hold one of the six numberedpushbuttons until a beep sounds. Whenthat numbered pushbutton is pressed, thestation that was set, returns and theequalization that was selected is stored forthat pushbutton.

6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

Setting the Tone(Bass/Midrange/Treble)

AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob untilBASS, MID (midrange) (without Bose®), or TREB(treble) displays. Turn the knob to increase or todecrease the tone. The display shows the bass,midrange (without Bose®), or the treble level. If astation is weak or has static, decrease the treble.

To adjust the bass, midrange (without Bose®), orthe treble to the middle position while it is displayed,push and hold the AUDIO knob. The radio producesone beep.

To adjust all tone and speaker controls to themiddle position, push and hold the AUDIO knobwhile no tone or speaker control is displayed.ALL CENTERED displays and a beep sounds.

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AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press thisbutton to select customized equalization settingsdesigned for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock,and classical.

To return the bass and treble to the manual mode,push and release the AUTO EQ button untilCUSTOM displays.

If the radio has the Bose audio system, theequalization settings are either CUSTOM or TALK.

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)

AUDIO: To adjust the balance between theright and the left speakers, push and release theAUDIO knob until BAL (balance) displays.Turn the knob to move the sound toward the rightor the left speakers.

To adjust the fade between the front and the rearspeakers, push and release the AUDIO knobuntil FADE displays. Turn the knob to move thesound toward the front or the rear speakers.

To adjust the balance or the fade to the middleposition while it is displayed, push the AUDIOknob, then push it again and hold it until you hearone beep.

To adjust all tone and speaker controls to themiddle position, push and hold the AUDIO knobwhen no tone or speaker control displays.ALL CENTERED displays and a beep sounds.

Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station(RDS and XM™)To select and find a desired PTY perform thefollowing:

1. Turn the P-TYPE knob to select a PTY.

2. Once the desired PTY displays, press theSEEK TYPE button to select and go to thePTY’s first station.

3. To go to another station within that PTY,press the SEEK TYPE button twice todisplay the PTY and then to go to anotherstation.

4. Press the P-TYPE knob to exit program typeselect mode.IF PTY times out and no longer displays, goback to Step 1.

If both PTY and TRAF are on, the radio searchesfor stations with the selected PTY and trafficannouncements.

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If the radio cannot find the desired program type,NONE displays and the radio returns to thelast station you were listening to.

BAND (AF – Alternate Frequency): Alternatefrequency lets the radio switch to a strongerstation with the same program type. To turnalternate frequency on, press and hold BAND fortwo seconds. A ON displays. The radio canswitch to stations with a stronger frequency.

To turn alternate frequency off, press and holdBAND again for two seconds. AF OFF displays.The radio does not switch to other stations.

This function does not apply for XM™ SatelliteRadio Service.

RDS MessagesALERT!: Alert warns of local or nationalemergencies. When an alert announcementcomes on the current radio station, ALERT!displays. You will hear the announcement, even ifthe volume is low or a CD is playing. If a CD isplaying, play stops during the announcement. Alertannouncements cannot be turned off.

ALERT! is not affected by tests of the emergencybroadcast system. This feature is not supportedby all RDS stations.

INFO (Information): If the current station has amessage, the information symbol displays.Press this button to see the message. Themessage can display the artist, song title, call inphone numbers, etc.

If the entire message is not displayed, parts ofthe message appears every three seconds.To scroll through the message, press and releasethe INFO button. A new group of words displayafter every press of this button. Once the completemessage has displayed, the information symboldisappears from the display until another newmessage is received. The last message can bedisplayed by pressing the INFO button. Thelast message can be viewed until a new messageis received or you tune to a different station.

When a message is not available from a station,No Info displays.

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TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF displays, the tunedstation broadcasts traffic announcements and youwill hear a traffic announcement when thetuned radio station broadcasts one.

If the station does not broadcast trafficannouncements, press the TRAF button and theradio seeks to a station that does. When a stationthat broadcasts traffic announcements is found,the radio stops seeking and TRAF displays.If no station is found that broadcasts trafficannouncements, No Traf displays.

If TRAF displays, press the TRAF button to turnoff the traffic announcements.

The radio plays the traffic announcement if thevolume is low. The radio interrupts the playof a CD if the last tuned station broadcaststraffic announcements.

This function does not apply to XM™ SatelliteRadio Service.

Radio Messages

CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio systemhas been calibrated for your vehicle from thefactory. If CAL ERR displays it means thatthe radio has not been configured properly foryour vehicle and it must be returned to yourdealer for service.

LOCKED: This message is displayed when theTHEFTLOCK® system has locked up. Takeyour vehicle to your dealer for service.

If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannotbe corrected, contact your dealer.

Radio Messages for XM™ OnlySee XM Radio Messages on page 277 later in thissection for further detail.

Playing a CDInsert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.The player pulls it in, and READING displays. TheCD should begin playing. If you want to insert aCD with the ignition off, first press the eject buttonor the DISPL knob.

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If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD inthe player it stays in the player. When the ignitionor radio is turned on, the CD starts to playwhere it stopped, if it was the last selectedaudio source.

When the CD is inserted, the CD symbol displays.As each new track starts to play, the tracknumber also displays.

The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDsand the smaller CDs are loaded in the samemanner.

If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can bereduced due to CD-R quality, the method ofrecording, the quality of the music that has beenrecorded, and the way the CD-R has beenhandled. There can be an increase in skipping,difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loadingand ejecting. If these problems occur, check thebottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CDis damaged, such as cracked, broken, orscratched, the CD will not play properly. If thesurface of the CD is soiled, see Care of Your CDsand DVDs on page 299 for more information.

If there is no apparent damage, try a knowngood CD.

Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caughtin the CD player. If a CD is recorded on apersonal computer and a description label isneeded, try labeling the top of the recorded CDwith a marking pen.

Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insertmore than one CD into the slot at a time, orattempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, youcould damage the CD player. When using theCD player, use only CDs in good conditionwithout any label, load one CD at a time, andkeep the CD player and the loading slot free offoreign materials, liquids, and debris.

If an error appears on the display, see “CDMessages” later in this section.

1 FLD x (Previous): This pushbutton does notwork while using a non-MP3 CD.

2 FLD w (Next): This pushbutton does not workwhile using a non-MP3 CD.

3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbuttonto reverse quickly within a track. Press and holdthis pushbutton for less than two seconds toreverse at 10 times the normal playing speed.Press and hold it for more than two seconds

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to reverse at 20 times the normal playing speed.Release this pushbutton to play the passage.ET and the elapsed time of the track displays.

4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbuttonto advance quickly within a track. Press andhold this pushbutton for less than two seconds toadvance at six times the normal playing speed.Press and hold it for more than two secondsto advance at 17 times the normal playing speed.Release this pushbutton to play the passage.ET and the elapsed time of the track displays.

6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hearthe tracks in random, rather than sequential,order. RDM ON displays. RDM and the tracknumber displays when each track starts to play.Press RDM again to turn off random play.RDM OFF displays.

o SEEK p: Press the left arrow to go to the startof the current or the previous track. Press the rightarrow to go to the start of the next track. Pressingeither arrow for more than two seconds scans theprevious or next tracks at five to eight seconds pertrack. SCAN and the track number displays. Presseither arrow to stop scanning.

o TUNE p: Turning the TUNE knob fast tracksreverse or advances through tracks. The tracknumber displays for each track.

DISPL (Display): Press this knob to see howlong the current track has been playing. ET andthe elapsed time of the track displays. Tochange the default on the display, track or elapsedtime, press this knob until you see the desireddisplay, then press and hold the knob fortwo seconds. The radio produces one beep andthe selected display becomes the default.

BAND: Press this button to listen to the radiowhile a CD is playing. The inactive CD remainsinside the radio for future listening.

CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play aCD while listening to the radio. The CD symboldisplays when a CD is loaded.

Z (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD. Ejectmay be activated with either the ignition or radiooff. CDs can be loaded with the ignition andradio off if this button is pressed first.

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Playing an MP3 CD-R DiscYour vehicle’s radio system may have the MP3feature. If it has this feature, it is capable of playingan MP3 CD-R disc. For more information onhow to play an MP3 CD-R disc, see Using an MP3on page 271 later in this section.

CD Messages

CHECK CD: If this message appears on thedisplay and/or the CD ejects, it could be for one ofthe following reasons:

• It is very hot. When the temperature returns tonormal, the CD should play.

• You are driving on a very rough road.When the road becomes smoother, the CDshould play.

• The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, orupside down.

• The air is very humid. If so, wait about anhour and try again.

• The format of the CD is not compatible. SeeUsing an MP3 on page 271 later in thissection.

• There could have been a problem whileburning the CD.

• The label could be caught in the CD player.

If the CD is not playing correctly, for anyother reason, try a known good CD.

If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannotbe corrected, contact your dealer. If the radiodisplays an error message, write it down andprovide it to your dealer when reporting theproblem.

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Radio with Six-Disc CD

If your vehicle has the Bose® audio system, yourvehicle has six Bose® amplified speakers.

Radio Data System (RDS)The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).RDS features are available for use only on FMstations that broadcast RDS information.

With RDS, the radio can do the following:

• Seek to stations broadcasting the selectedtype of programming

• Receive announcements concerning local andnational emergencies

• Display messages from radio stations

This system relies upon receiving specificinformation from these stations and only workswhen the information is available. In rare cases, aradio station can broadcast incorrect informationthat causes the radio features to work improperly.If this happens, contact the radio station.

While the radio is tuned to an RDS station, thestation name or call letters display instead of thefrequency. RDS stations may also provide thetime of day, a program type (PTY) for currentprogramming, and the name of the program beingbroadcast.

Base Radio Shown, Bose® Similar

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XM™ Satellite Radio ServiceXM™ is a satellite radio service that is based inthe 48 contiguous United States and Canada.XM™ offers a large variety of coast-to-coastchannels including music, news, sports, talk,traffic/weather (U.S. subscribers), and children’sprogramming. XM™ provides digital qualityaudio and text information that includes song titleand artist name. A service fee is required inorder to receive the XM™ service. For moreinformation, contact XM™; In the U.S. atwww.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696)or in Canada at www.xmradio.ca or call1-877-GET-XMSR (438-9677).

Playing the Radio

PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the systemon and off.

o VOLUME p: Turn this knob clockwise orcounterclockwise to increase or to decreasethe volume.

INFO (Information): When the ignition is off,press this knob to display the time.

For RDS, press the INFO knob to change whatappears on the display while using RDS. Thedisplay options are station name, RDS stationfrequency, PTY, and the name of the program(if available).

For XM™ (if equipped), press the INFO knobwhile in XM™ mode to retrieve four differentcategories of information related to the currentsong or channel: Artist, Song Title, Categoryor PTY, Channel Number/Channel Name.

To change the default on the display, press theINFO knob until you see the desired display, thenhold the knob until a beep sounds. The selecteddisplay becomes the default.

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AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automaticvolume, the audio system adjusts automaticallyto make up for road and wind noise as you driveby increasing the volume as vehicle speedincreases.

Set the volume at the desired level. Press thisbutton to select MIN (minimum), MED (medium),or MAX (maximum). AUTO VOL displays.Each higher setting provides more volumecompensation at faster vehicle speeds. To turnautomatic volume off, press this button until AUTOVOL OFF displays.

Finding a Station

BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1,FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). Thedisplay shows the selection.

oTUNE p: Turn this knob to selectradio stations.

©SEEK ¨: Press either the SEEK or the TYPEarrows to go to the next or to the previousstation and stay there.

The radio only seeks stations with a strong signalthat are in the selected band.

©SCAN ¨: Press and hold either the SCAN orthe TYPE arrows for two seconds until SCNdisplays and a beep sounds. The radio goes to astation, plays for a few seconds, then goes tothe next station. Press either the SCAN orthe TYPE arrows again to stop scanning.

To scan preset stations, press and hold eitherthe SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more thanfour seconds. PSC displays and a double beepsounds. The radio goes to a preset station, playsfor a few seconds, then goes to the next presetstation. Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrowsagain to stop scanning presets.

The radio only scans stations with a strong signalthat are in the selected band.

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Setting Preset StationsUp to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM,six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can beprogramed on the six numbered pushbuttons, byperforming the following steps:

1. Turn the radio on.

2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1or XM2.

3. Tune in the desired station.

4. Press and hold one of the six numberedpushbuttons until a beep sounds. Wheneverthat numbered pushbutton is pressed,the station that was set, returns.

5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

To store an equalization setting to a preset stationperform the following:

1. Tune to the preset station.

2. Press and release the AUTO EQ button toselect the equalization setting.Once the equalization no longer displays, theequalization is set for that preset station.

Setting the Tone(Bass/Midrange/Treble)

AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob untilBASS, MID (midrange) (without Bose®), or TREB(treble) displays. Turn the knob to increase or todecrease the tone. The display shows the bass,midrange (without Bose®), or treble level. If astation is weak or has static, decrease the treble.

To adjust the bass, midrange (without Bose®), ortreble to the middle position while it is displayed,push and hold the AUDIO knob. The radio producesone beep and adjusts the display level to the middleposition.

To adjust all tone and speaker controls to themiddle position, push and hold the AUDIO knobwhen no tone or speaker controls displays.ALL CENTERED displays and a beep sounds.

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AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press thisbutton to select customized equalization settingsdesigned for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock,and classical.

The radio saves separate AUTO EQ settings foreach preset and source.

If the radio has the Bose® audio system, theequalization settings are either CUSTOM or TALK.

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)

AUDIO: To adjust the balance between theright and the left speakers, push and release theAUDIO knob until BAL (balance) displays.Turn the knob to move the sound toward the rightor the left speakers.

To adjust the fade between the front and rearspeakers, push and release the AUDIO knob untilFAD (fade) displays. Turn the knob to movethe sound toward the front or the rear speakers.

To adjust the balance or fade to the middleposition while it is displayed, push and hold theAUDIO knob. The radio produces one beepand adjusts the display level to the middle position.

To adjust all tone and speaker controls to themiddle position, push and hold the AUDIO knobwhen no tone or speaker controls display.ALL CENTERED displays and a beep sounds.

Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station(RDS and XM™)To select and find a desired PTY perform thefollowing:

1. Press the TYPE button to activate programtype select mode. P-TYPE and the lastselected PTY displays.

2. Turn the TYPE knob or press and release theTYPE button to select a PTY.

3. Once the desired PTY displays, press eitherthe TYPE or the SEEK arrows to select andto go to the PTY’s first station.

4. To go to another station within that PTY,press the TYPE button, then press eitherthe TYPE or the SEEK arrows once.

5. Press either the TYPE or the SEEK arrowstwice to exit the program type select mode.

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SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY byperforming the following:

1. Press the TYPE button to activate programtype select mode. P-TYPE and the lastselected PTY displays.

2. Turn the TYPE knob or press and release theTYPE button to select a PTY.

3. Once the desired PTY displays, press andhold either the TYPE or the SCAN arrowsfor two seconds, and the radio beginsscanning the stations in the PTY.

4. Press either the TYPE or the SCAN arrows tostop scanning.

BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternatefrequency lets the radio switch to a strongerstation with the same program type. To turnalternate frequency on, press and hold BAND fortwo seconds. AF ON displays. The radio canswitch to stations with a stronger frequency.

To turn alternate frequency off, press and holdBAND again for two seconds. AF OFF displays.The radio does not switch to other stations.

This function does not apply for XM™ SatelliteRadio Service.

Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only)These pushbuttons have factory PTY presets.Up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), canbe programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons,by performing the following steps:

1. Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2.

2. Press the TYPE button to activate programtype select mode. P-TYPE and the lastselected PTY displays.

3. Turn the TYPE knob or press and release theTYPE button to select a PTY.

4. Press and hold one of the six numberedpushbuttons until a beep sounds. Whenthat numbered pushbutton is pressed (while inPTY mode), the PTY that was set, returns.

5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

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RDS Messages

INFO (Information): If the current station has amessage, INFO displays. Press this button tosee the message. The message can display theartist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc.

If the entire message is not displayed, parts of themessage appears every three seconds. To scrollthrough the message, press and release the INFObutton. A new group of words displays after everypress of this button. Once the complete messagehas displayed, INFO disappears from the displayuntil another new message is received. The lastmessage is displayed by pressing the INFO button.View the last message until a new message isreceived or you tune to a different station.

Radio Messages

CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio systemhas been calibrated for your vehicle from thefactory. If CAL ERR displays, it means that theradio has not been configured properly forthe vehicle and must be returned to your dealerfor service.

LOCKED: This message is displayed when theTHEFTLOCK® system has locked up. Takethe vehicle to your dealer for service.

If any error occurs repeatedly, or if an error cannotbe corrected, contact your dealer.

Radio Messages for XM™ OnlySee XM Radio Messages on page 277 later in thissection for further detail.

Playing a CDIf the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in theplayer, it stays in the player. When the ignition orradio is turned on, the CD starts playing where itstopped, if it was the last selected audio source.

When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol displays.As each new track starts to play, the track numberdisplays.

The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDsand the smaller CDs are loaded in the samemanner.

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If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can bereduced due to CD-R quality, the method ofrecording, the quality of the music that has beenrecorded, and the way the CD-R has beenhandled. There can be an increase in skipping,difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loadingand ejecting. If these problems occur, check thebottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CDis damaged, such as cracked, broken, orscratched, the CD will not play properly. If thesurface of the CD is soiled, see Care of Your CDsand DVDs on page 299 for more information.

If there is no apparent damage, try a knowngood CD.

Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caughtin the CD player. If a CD is recorded on apersonal computer and a description label isneeded, try labeling the top of the recorded CDwith a marking pen.

Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insertmore than one CD into the slot at a time, orattempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, youcould damage the CD player. When using theCD player, use only CDs in good conditionwithout any label, load one CD at a time, andkeep the CD player and the loading slot free offoreign materials, liquids, and debris.

If an error appears on the display, see “CDMessages” later in this section.

LOAD: Press this button to load CDs into the CDplayer. This CD player holds up to six CDs.

To insert one CD, do the following:

1. Turn the ignition on.

2. Press and release the LOAD button.

3. Wait for the indicator light, located to the rightof the slot, to turn green.

4. Load a CD. Insert the CD part way into the slot,label side up. The player pulls the CD in.

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To insert multiple CDs, do the following:

1. Turn the ignition on.

2. Press and hold the LOAD button fortwo seconds.A beep sounds and the indicator light, locatedto the right of the slot, begins to flash andMULTI LOAD # displays.

3. Once the light stops flashing and turns green,INSERT CD # displays, load a CD. Insert theCD part way into the slot, label side up.The player pulls the CD in.Once the CD is loaded, the indicator lightbegins flashing again. Once the light stopsflashing and turns green, you can load anotherCD. The CD player takes up to six CDs.Do not try to load more than six.

To load more than one CD but less than six,complete Steps 1 through 3. When finished loadingCDs, press the LOAD button to cancel theloading function. The radio begins to play the lastCD loaded.

If more than one CD has been loaded, a numberfor each CD displays.

Playing a Specific Loaded CDFor every CD loaded, a number displays. To playa specific CD, first press the CD AUX button(if not already in CD mode), then press thenumbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD.A small bar displays under the CD number thatis playing and the track number displays.If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later inthis section.

CDZ (Eject): Press this button to eject CD(s).To eject the CD that is currently playing, pressand release this button.To eject multiple CDs, do the following:1. Press and hold the CD eject button for

two seconds.A beep sounds and the indicator light, locatedto the right of the slot, begins to flash andEJECT ALL displays.

2. Once the light stops flashing, REMOVE CD #displays. The CD ejects and can be removed.Once the CD is removed, the indicator lightbegins flashing again and another CD ejects.To stop ejecting the CDs, press the ejectbutton.

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If the CD is not removed, after 25 seconds, theCD automatically pulls back into the player. If CDis pushed back into the player, before the25-second time period is complete, the playersenses an error and tries to eject the CD severaltimes before stopping.

Do not repeatedly press the CD eject button to ejecta CD after you have tried to push it in manually. Theplayer’s 25-second eject timer resets at each pressof eject, causing the player to not eject the CD untilthe 25-second time period has elapsed.

{ REV (Reverse): Press and hold this button toreverse quickly within a track. You will hear soundat a reduced volume. Release the button to play thepassage. The elapsed time of the track displays.

FWD | (Forward): Press and hold this button toadvance quickly within a track. You will hearsound at a reduced volume. Release the button toplay the passage. The elapsed time of the trackdisplays.

RPT (Repeat): With the repeat setting, one trackor an entire CD can be repeated.

To use repeat, do the following:

• To repeat the track you are listening to, pressand release the RPT button. RPT displays.Press RPT again to turn off repeat play.

• To repeat the CD you are listening to, pressand hold the RPT button for two seconds.RPT displays. Press RPT again to turnoff repeat play.

RDM (Random): With the random setting, youcan listen to the tracks in random, rather thansequential, order, on one CD or on all of the CDs.To use random, do one of the following:

• To play the tracks on the CD you are listeningto in random order, press and release theRDM button. RANDOM ONE displays. PressRDM again to turn off random play.

• To play the tracks on all of the CDs that areloaded in random order, press and holdRDM for more than two seconds. A beepsounds and RANDOM ALL displays. PressRDM again to turn off random play.

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AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): PressAUTO EQ to select the equalization setting whileplaying a CD. The equalization is storedwhenever a CD is played. For more information onAUTO EQ, see “AUTO EQ” listed previously inthis section.

©SEEK ¨: Press the left arrow to go to thestart of the current track, if more than ten secondshave played. Press the right arrow to go to thenext track. If either arrow is pressed morethan once, the player continues moving backwardor forward through the CD.

©SCAN ¨: To scan one CD, press and holdeither SCAN arrow for more than two seconds untilTRACK SCAN displays and a beep sounds. Theradio goes to the next track, plays for 10 seconds,then goes to the next track. Press either SCANarrow again, to stop scanning.

To scan all loaded CDs, press and hold eitherSCAN arrow for more than four seconds until ALLCD SCAN displays and a beep sounds. Usethis feature to listen to 10 seconds of the first trackof each loaded CD. Press either SCAN arrowagain, to stop scanning.

INFO (Information): Press this knob to see howlong the current track has been playing. To changethe default on the display, track or elapsed time,press the knob until you see the desired display,then press and hold the knob until a beep sounds.The selected display becomes the default.

BAND: Press this button to listen to the radiowhen a CD is playing. The inactive CD(s) remainsinside the radio for future listening.

Using Song List ModeThe six-disc CD changer has a feature calledsong list. This feature is capable of saving20 track selections.

To save tracks into the song list feature, performthe following steps:

1. Turn the CD player on and load it with at leastone CD. See “LOAD CD” listed previously inthis section for more information.

2. Check to see that the CD changer is not insong list mode. S-LIST should not appear onthe display. If S-LIST is displayed, pressthe SONG LIST button to turn it off.

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3. Select the desired CD by pressing thenumbered pushbutton and then use the SEEKor TYPE right arrow to locate the track tobe saved. The track begins to play.

4. Press and hold the SONG LIST button tosave the track into memory. When SONGLIST is pressed, one beep sounds. Aftertwo seconds of continuously pressingthe SONG LIST button, two beeps sound toconfirm the track has been saved.

5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for saving otherselections.

S-LIST FULL displays if you try to save more than20 selections.

To play the song list, press the SONG LISTbutton. One beep sounds and S-LIST displays.The recorded tracks begin to play in the order theywere saved.

Seek through the song list by using the SEEK orTYPE arrows. Seeking past the last savedtrack returns to the first saved track.

To delete tracks from the song list, perform thefollowing steps:

1. Turn the CD player on.

2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song liston. S-LIST displays.

3. Press either SEEK or TYPE arrow to selectthe desired track to be deleted.

4. Press and hold the SONG LIST button fortwo seconds. When SONG LIST is pressed,one beep sounds. After two seconds ofcontinuously pressing the SONG LIST button,two beeps sound to confirm that the trackhas been deleted.

After a track has been deleted, the remainingtracks are moved up the list. When another trackis added to the song list, the track is added tothe end of the list.

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To delete the entire song list, perform thefollowing steps:

1. Turn the CD player on.

2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song liston. S-LIST displays.

3. Press and hold the SONG LIST button formore than four seconds. One beep sounds,followed by two beeps after two seconds, anda final beep sounds after four seconds.S-LIST EMPTY displays indicating the songlist has been deleted.

If a CD is ejected, and the song list containssaved tracks from that CD, those tracks areautomatically deleted from the song list. Any trackssaved to the song list again are added to thebottom of the list.

To end song list mode, press the SONG LISTbutton. One beep sounds and S-LIST is removedfrom the display.

CD Messages

CHECK CD: If this message appears on thedisplay and/or the CD ejects, it could be for one ofthe following reasons:

• It is very hot. When the temperature returns tonormal, the CD should play.

• You are driving on a very rough road.When the road becomes smoother, the CDshould play.

• The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, orupside down.

• The air is very humid. If so, wait about anhour and try again.

• There could have been a problem whileburning the CD.

• The label could be caught in the CD player.

If the CD is not playing correctly, for anyother reason, try a known good CD.

If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannotbe corrected, contact your dealer. If the radiodisplays an error message, write it down andprovide it to your dealer when reporting theproblem.

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Listening to a DVDIf your vehicle has the Rear SeatEntertainment (RSE) system and a DVDis playing, the DVD symbol displays indicatingthat the DVD is available and can be listened tothrough your vehicle’s speakers.

To listen to the DVD, press the CD AUX buttonuntil RSE displays. The current radio source stopsand the DVD sound comes through the speakers.

To stop listening to the DVD, press the CDAUX button, if a CD is loaded, or press the BANDbutton to select a different source.

When the RSE system is turned off, the DVDsymbol goes off of the radio display and RSE OFFdisplays. The radio returns to the last radiosource that you were listening to.

See Rear Seat Entertainment System on page 280for more information.

Using an MP3

MP3 CD-R DiscMP3 FormatIf you burn your own MP3 disc on a personalcomputer:

• Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on aCD-R disc.

• Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files onone disc.

• Make sure playlists have a .m3u or .wplextension, other file extensions may not work.

• Files can be recorded with a variety of fixed orvariable bit rates. Song title, artist name, andalbum is available for display by the radiowhen recorded using ID3 tags version 1 and 2.

• Create a folder structure that makes it easyto find songs while driving. Organize songsby albums using one folder for each album.Each folder or album should contain 18 songsor less.

• Make sure to finalize the disc when burningan MP3 disc, using multiple sessions. It isusually better to burn the disc all at once.

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The player is able to read and play a maximumof 50 folders, 50 playlists, 10 sessions, and255 files. Long file names, folder names, or playlistnames can use more disc memory space thannecessary. To conserve space on the disc,minimize the length of the file, folder, or playlistnames. You can also play an MP3 CD thatwas recorded using no file folders. The systemcan support up to 11 folders in depth, though, keepthe depth of the folders to a minimum in orderto keep down the complexity and confusionin trying to locate a particular folder duringplayback. If a CD contains more than themaximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, 10 sessions,and 255 files the player lets you access andnavigate up to the maximum, but all items overthe maximum are ignored.

Root DirectoryThe root directory is treated as a folder. If the rootdirectory has compressed audio files, the directorydisplays as F1 ROOT. All files contained directlyunder the root directory are accessed prior to anyroot directory folders. However, playlists (Px) arealways accessed before root folders or files.

Empty Directory or FolderIf a root directory or a folder exists somewhere inthe file structure that contains onlyfolders/subfolders and no compressed files directlybeneath them, the player advances to the nextfolder in the file structure that contains compressedaudio files. The empty folder does not display.

No FolderWhen the CD contains only compressed files, thefiles are located under the root folder. The nextand previous folder functions do not function on aCD that was recorded without folders or playlists.When displaying the name of the folder theradio displays ROOT.

When the CD contains only playlists andcompressed audio files, but no folders, all files arelocated under the root folder. The folder downand the folder up buttons search playlists (Px) firstand then goes to the root folder. When theradio displays the name of the folder the radiodisplays ROOT.

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Order of PlayTracks are played in the following order:

• Play begins from the first track in the firstplaylist and continues sequentially throughall tracks in each playlist. When the last trackof the last playlist has played, play continuesfrom the first track of the first playlist.

• If the CD does not contain any playlists, thenplay begins from the first track under the rootdirectory. When all tracks from the rootdirectory have played, play continues fromfiles according to their numerical listing. Afterplaying the last track from the last folder,play begins again at the first track of the firstfolder or root directory.

When play enters a new folder, the display doesnot automatically show the new folder name unlessthe folder mode has been chosen as the defaultdisplay. See DISPL later in this section formore information. The new track name appearson the display.

File System and NamingThe song name that displays is the song name thatis contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is notpresent in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays thefile name without the extension (such as .mp3) asthe track name.

Track names longer than 32 characters orfour pages are shortened. Parts of words on thelast page of text and the extension of the filenamedoes not display.

Preprogrammed PlaylistsPreprogrammed playlists that were created usingWinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™software can be accessed, however, they cannotbe edited using the radio. These playlists aretreated as special folders containing compressedaudio song files.

Playing an MP3Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. Theplayer pulls it in, and READING displays. The CDshould begin playing and the CD symbol displays.If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off, firstpress the eject button or the DISPL knob.

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If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in theplayer it stays in the player. When the ignition orradio is turned on, the CD starts to play where itstopped, if it was the last selected audio source.

As each new track starts to play, the tracknumber displays.

The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDsand the smaller CDs are loaded in the samemanner.

If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can bereduced due to CD-R quality, the method ofrecording, the quality of the music that has beenrecorded, and the way the CD-R has beenhandled. There can be an increase in skipping,difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loadingand ejecting. If these problems occur, check thebottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CDis damaged, such as cracked, broken, orscratched, the CD will not play properly. If thesurface of the CD is soiled, see Care of Your CDsand DVDs on page 299 for more information.

If there is no apparent damage, try a knowngood CD.

Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caughtin the CD player. If a CD is recorded on apersonal computer and a description label isneeded, try labeling the top of the recorded CDwith a marking pen.

Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insertmore than one CD into the slot at a time, orattempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, youcould damage the CD player. When using theCD player, use only CDs in good conditionwithout any label, load one CD at a time, andkeep the CD player and the loading slot free offoreign materials, liquids, and debris.

If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later inthis section.

1 FLD x (Previous Folder): Press thispushbutton to go to the first track in the previousfolder. Press this button while in folder randomto go to the first track in the previous folderand random the tracks in that folder.

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2 FLD w (Next Folder): Press this pushbutton togo to the first track in the next folder. Press thisbutton while in folder random to go to the first trackin the next folder and random the tracks in thatfolder.

3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbuttonto reverse quickly within a track. Press and holdthis pushbutton for less than two seconds toreverse at 10 times the normal playing speed.Press and hold it for more than two secondsto reverse at 20 times the normal playing speed.Release this pushbutton to play the passage.REV and the elapsed time of the track displays.

4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbuttonto advance quickly within a track. Press andhold this pushbutton for less than two seconds toadvance at 10 times the normal playing speed.Press and hold it for more than two secondsto advance at 20 times the normal playing speed.Release this pushbutton to play the passage.FWD and the elapsed time of the track displays.

6 RDM (Random): Press and release thispushbutton to play the tracks of a current folder orplaylist, in random order. FLDR RDM displays.Once all of the tracks a current folder or playlisthave played the system moves on to the nextfolder or playlist and play all of the tracks inrandom order.

To random all the tracks on the CD, press andhold this pushbutton for two seconds. A beepsounds and DISC RDM displays. This feature doesnot work with playlists.

When in random, pressing and releasing eitherSEEK arrow takes you to the next or previousrandom track.

Press and release this pushbutton again to turn offrandom play. NO RDM displays.

o SEEK p: Press the left arrow to go to thestart of the previous track. Press the right arrow togo to the start of the next track. Pressing eitherarrow for more than two seconds searchesthe previous or next tracks at two tracks persecond. Release the button to stop searching andto play the track.

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o TUNE p: Turn the TUNE knob to fast trackreverse or advance through the tracks in all foldersor playlists. The track number and file namedisplays for each track. Turning this knob while inrandom will fast track reverse or advance thetracks in sequential order.

DISPL (Display): Press this knob to switchbetween track mode, folder/playlist mode, andtime of day mode. The display shows onlyeight characters, but there can be up to four pagesof text. If there are more than eight charactersin the song, folder, or playlist name, they aredisplayed if the knob is not pressed again,pressing this knob within two seconds takes youto the next display mode.

• Track mode displays the current track numberand the ID3 tag song name.

• Folder/playlist mode displays the current folderor playlist number and the folder/playlist name.

• Time of day mode displays the time of day andthe ID3 tag song name.

To change the default on the display, press theDISPL knob until you see the desired display, thenpress and hold this knob for two seconds. Theradio produces one beep and the selected displaybecomes the default.

INFO (Information): INFO displays when acurrent track has ID3 tag information. Press thisbutton to display the artist name and albumcontained in the tag. INFO disappears from thedisplay when the information in the ID3 taghas finished.

BAND: Press this button to listen to the radiowhen a CD is playing. The inactive CD remainsinside the radio for future listening.

CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play aCD when listening to the radio. The CD symboldisplays when a CD is loaded.

Z (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD. Ejectcan activate with either the ignition or radio off.CDs can be loaded with the ignition and radio off ifthis button is pressed first.

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XM Radio MessagesIf you have a Radio with CD or Radio with Six-Disc CD, you can receive these radio display messages.

Radio Display Message Condition Action Required

XL (Explicit LanguageChannels)

XL on the radio display,after the channel name,indicates content withexplicit language.

These channels, or any others, can be blocked at acustomer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).

Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, andno action is required. This process should take no longerthan 30 seconds.

No Signal Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in alocation that is blocking the XM™ signal. When you moveinto an open area, the signal should return.

Loading XM Acquiring channel audio(after 4 second delay)

The audio system is acquiring and processing audio andtext data. No action is needed. This message shoulddisappear shortly.

CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune to anotherchannel.

CH Unavail Channel no longeravailable

This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned.Tune to another station. If this station was one of thepresets, choose another station for that preset button.

No Info Artist Name/Featurenot available

No artist information is available at this time on this channel.The system is working properly.

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Radio Display Message Condition Action Required

No Info Song/Program Titlenot available

No song title information is available at this time on thischannel. The system is working properly.

No Info Category Namenot available

No category information is available at this time on thischannel. The system is working properly.

No Info No Text/Informationalmessage available

No text or informational messages are available at this timeon this channel. The system is working properly.

Not Found No channel available forthe chosen category

There are no channels available for the selected category.The system is working properly.

XM Locked Theft lock active The XM™ receiver in the vehicle may have previously beenin another vehicle. For security purposes, XM™ receiverscannot be swapped between vehicles. If this message isreceived after having your vehicle serviced, check withyour dealer.

Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) If tuned to channel 0, this message alternates with theXM™ Radio 8 digit radio ID label. This label is needed toactivate the service.

Unknown Radio ID not known(should only be ifhardware failure)

If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, therecould be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer.

Chk XMRcvr Hardware failure If this message does not clear within a short period of time,the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer.

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If you have a Radio with CD (MP3), you can receive these radio display messages.

Radio Display Message Condition Action RequiredXL (Explicit LanguageChannels)

XL on the radio display,after the channel name,indicates content withexplicit language.

These channels, or any others, can be blocked at acustomer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).

Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, andno action is required. This process should take no longerthan 30 seconds.

No Signl Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in alocation that is blocking the XM™ signal. When the vehicleis moved into an open area, the signal should return.

Loading Acquiring channel audio(after 4 second delay)

The radio system is acquiring and processing audio andtext data. No action is needed. This message shoulddisappear shortly.

Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune to anotherchannel.

CH Unavl Channel no longeravailable

This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned.Tune to another station. If this station was one of thepresets, choose another station for that preset button.

No Info Artist Name/Featurenot available

No artist information is available at this time on this channel.The system is working properly.

No Info Song/Program Titlenot available

No song title information is available at this time on thischannel. The system is working properly.

No Info Category Namenot available

No category information is available at this time on thischannel. The system is working properly.

No Info No Text/Informationalmessage available

No text or informational messages are available at this timeon this channel. The system is working properly.

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Radio Display Message Condition Action RequiredNot Found No channel available for

the chosen categoryThere are no channels available for the selected category.The system is working properly.

XM Lock Theft lock active The XM™ receiver in your vehicle may have previouslybeen in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM™receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If thismessage is received after having your vehicle serviced,check with your dealer.

Radio ID Radio ID label(channel 0)

If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with theXM™ Radio eight digit radio ID label. This label is neededto activate the service.

Unknown Radio ID not known(should only be ifhardware failure)

If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, therecould be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer.

Check XM Hardware failure If this message does not clear within a short period of time,the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer.

Navigation/Radio SystemYour vehicle may have a navigation radio system.

The navigation system has built-in featuresintended to minimize driver distraction. Technologyalone, no matter how advanced, can neverreplace your own judgment. See the NavigationSystem manual for some tips to help youreduce distractions while driving.

Rear Seat Entertainment SystemYour vehicle may have the Digital VersatileDisc (DVD) Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)system. The RSE system includes a DVD player,a video display screen, two sets of wirelessheadphones, and a remote control.

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Parental ControlThis button is located behind the video screen.Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing tofreeze the video and mute the audio. The videoscreen will display Parental Control ON and thepower indicator light on the DVD player will flash. Itwill also disable all other button operations from theremote control and the DVD player, with theexception of the eject button. Press this buttonagain to restore operation of the DVD player.

This button may also be used to turn the DVDplayer power on and automatically resume play ifthe ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or if RAPis active.

Before You DriveThe RSE system is for rear seat passengers only.The driver cannot safely view the video screenwhile driving and should not try to do so.

HeadphonesThe RSE system includes two sets of wirelessheadphones.

Each set of headphones has an ON/OFF control.An indicator light will illuminate on the headphoneswhen they are on. If the light does not illuminate,the batteries may need to be replaced. See“Battery Replacement” following for moreinformation.

Each set of headphones has a volume knob.To adjust the volume, adjust this knob.

The transmitters are located below the videodisplay screen. The headphones will shutoff automatically if they lose the signal from thesystem after about four minutes to save batterypower. The signal may be lost if the systemis turned off or if the headphones are out of rangeof the transmitters.

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When using the wired headphones, if the frontseat passengers play a CD in the Radio withSix-Disc CD (if equipped) or use XM™ SatelliteRadio Service (if equipped), you will hear the audiofor these sources, instead of the DVD or CDthat is currently playing through the RSE.

Notice: Do not store the headphones in heator direct sunlight. This could damage theheadphones and repairs will not be covered byyour warranty. Keep the headphones storedin a cool, dry place.

Both sets of rear seat headphones may includefoam ear pads that can be replaced.

Foam ear pads on these headphones maybecome worn or damaged. The headphone foamear pads can become damaged if they are nothandled or stored properly. If the foam ear pads dobecome damaged or worn out, the pads can bereplaced separately from the headphone set.It is not necessary to replace the completeheadphone set.

The headphone replacement foam ear pads canbe ordered in pairs. See your dealer for moreinformation.

Battery ReplacementTo change the batteries, do the following:

1. Loosen the screw on the battery compartmentdoor located on the left side of the headphoneearpiece.

2. Replace the two AAA batteries in thecompartment. Make sure that they areinstalled correctly, using the diagram on theinside of the battery compartment.

3. Tighten the screw to close thecompartment door.

If the headphones are to be stored for a longperiod of time, remove the batteries and keep themin a cool, dry place.

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Stereo RCA JacksThe RCA jacks are located behind the videoscreen. The RCA jacks allow audio and videosignals to be connected from an auxiliary devicesuch as a camcorder or a video game unit tothe RSE system. Standard RCA cables, notincluded, are needed to connect the auxiliarydevice to the RCA jacks. The yellow connectorinputs video and the red and white connectorsinput right and left audio. Refer to themanufacturer’s instructions for proper connectionof the auxiliary device.

To use the auxiliary inputs on the RSE system,connect an external auxiliary device to thecolor-coded RCA jacks and turn both the auxiliarydevice and the RSE system power on. If theRSE system had been previously in the DVDplayer mode, pressing the SRCE button onthe faceplate or the remote control will switch theRSE system between the auxiliary device andthe DVD player.

How to Change the Video Format when inthe Auxiliary ModeThe auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC.In some countries, the video format may be inthe PAL system. To change the video format,perform the following:

1. Press the display menu button.

2. Press the down arrow button to highlight theVideo Format option.

3. Press the enter button to select Video Format.

4. Press the right or left arrow button to selectthe desired video format.

5. Press the enter button to accept the change.

Audio OutputAudio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs maybe heard through the following possible sources:

• Wireless Headphones

• Vehicle Speakers

• Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the RearSeat Audio system (if equipped)

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The RSE system will always transmit the audiosignal by infrared to the wireless headphones,if there is audio available. See “Headphones”previously for more information.

The RSE system is capable of outputting audio tothe vehicle speakers by using the radio. TheRSE system may be selected as an audio sourceon the radio if the RSE system power is on.Once the RSE system is selected as an audiosource on the radio, adjust the speaker volume onthe radio, if necessary. If the RSE system poweris not on, the RSE system will not be an availablesource on the radio. Refer to the radio informationfor the radio that your vehicle has for moreinformation.

The RSE system is capable of outputting audio tothe wired headphone jacks on the rear seataudio system (if equipped). The RSE system maybe selected as an audio source on the rearseat audio system if the RSE system power is on.Refer to Rear Seat Audio (RSA) on page 295for more information.

Video ScreenThe video screen is located in the overheadconsole.

To use the video screen, do the following:

1. Push forward on the release button located onthe DVD display console.

2. Pull the screen down, away from you, andadjust its position as desired.

When the video screen is not in use, push it upinto its locked position.

If a DVD is playing and the screen is raised to itslocked position, the screen will shut off, but theDVD will continue to play through the previousaudio or video source.

The video screen contains the IR transmitters forthe wireless headphones and the IR receiversfor the remote control. If the screen is in the closedposition, the signals will not be available for theoperation of the headphones or the remote control.

Notice: Avoid directly touching the videoscreen, as damage may occur. See “Cleaningthe Video Screen” later in this section formore information.

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DVD PlayerThe DVD player is located in the overheadconsole. The DVD player can be controlled by thebuttons on the DVD player and/or by the buttonson the remote control. See “Remote Control” laterin this section for more information.

The DVD player power may be turned on whenthe ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or whenRetained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.

The RSE system DVD player is only compatiblewith DVDs of the appropriate region code for thecountry that the vehicle was sold in. The DVDregion code is printed on the jacket of most DVDs.

Standard audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW, Video CDand Photo CD/CD-R media are fully supported bythis DVD player. DVD-R and DVD-RW mediais supported if formatted as DVD-Video. DVD+Rand DVD+RW media may or may not be supportedby the DVD player. The DVD player does notsupport DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, and DVD Audiomedia. An error message will appear on thedisplay if this type of media is inserted into theDVD player.

When using the wired headphones, not included, ifthe front seat passengers play a CD in theRadio with Six-Disc CD (if equipped) or use XM™Satellite Radio Service (if equipped), you willhear the audio for these sources, instead of theDVD or CD that is currently playing throughthe RSE.

If an error message appears on the video screen,see “DVD Messages” later in this section.

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DVD Player Buttons (Without Sunroof)

O (Power): Press this button to turn the RSEsystem on and off. The power indicator lightwill illuminate when the power is on.

X (Eject): Press this button to eject a DVD or CD.

SRCE (Source): Press this button to switchbetween the DVD player and an auxiliary source.

c (Stop): Press this button to stop playing,rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD or CD. Pressthis button twice to return to the beginning ofthe DVD.

s (Play/Pause): Press this button to start playof a DVD or CD. Press this button while aDVD or CD is playing to pause it. Press this buttonagain to continue the play of the DVD or CD.

y (Main DVD Menu): Press this button to accessthe DVD menu. The DVD menu is different on everyDVD. Use the up, down, left, and right arrowbuttons to move the cursor around the DVD menu.After making a selection press the enter button.This button only operates when playing a DVD.

z (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust thecolor, tint, brightness, contrast, display mode,and dynamic range compression. The dynamicrange compression feature can be used to reduceloud audio and increase low audio produced bysome DVDs.

To change a feature back to the factory defaultsetting, press this button to display the feature,then press and hold this button. The default settingwill appear on the display.

While playing an Audio or DVD disc, press andhold this button to display and to remove the trackand time information.

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n, q, p, o (Menu Navigation Arrows): Usethe arrow buttons to navigate through a menu.

r (Enter): Press this button to select thechoices that are highlighted in any menu.

DVD Player Buttons (With Sunroof)

s (Play/Pause): Press this button to start playof a DVD or CD. Press this button while aDVD or CD is playing to pause it. Press this buttonagain to continue the play of the DVD or CD.

cX (Stop/Eject): Press this button tostop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVDor CD. Press this button twice to return to thebeginning of the DVD.

Press and hold this button for more thanthree seconds to eject a DVD or CD.

Playing a DiscTo play a disc, gently insert the disc with the labelside up into the loading slot. The DVD playerwill continue loading the disc and the player willautomatically start, if the vehicle is in RUN,ACCESSORY, or when RAP is active.

If a disc is already in the player, press theplay/pause button on the DVD player faceplate oron the remote control.

Some DVDs will not allow fast forwarding orskipping of the copyright information or thepreviews. Some DVDs will begin playing after thepreviews have finished. If the DVD does notbegin to play the main title, refer to the on-screeninstructions.

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Stopping and Resuming PlaybackTo stop playing a disc, press and release the stopbutton on the DVD player faceplate or theremote control.

To resume playback, press the play/pause buttonon the DVD player faceplate or the remotecontrol. The movie should resume play from whereit was last stopped, if the disc has not beenejected and the stop button has not been pressedtwice. If the disc has been ejected or if the stopbutton has been pressed twice, the disc willresume play at the beginning.

Ejecting a Disc (DVD Playerwithout Sunroof)Press the eject button on the DVD player faceplateto eject the disc. There is not an eject button onthe remote control.

If a disc is ejected from the player, but is notremoved, the DVD player will reload the disc aftera short period of time. The disc will be storedin the DVD player. The DVD player will not resumeplay of the disc automatically.

Ejecting a Disc (DVD Player with Sunroof)Press and hold the stop/eject button for morethan two seconds on the DVD player faceplate toeject the disc. There is not an eject button onthe remote control.

If a disc is ejected from the player, but is notremoved, the DVD player will reload the disc aftera short period of time. The disc will be storedin the DVD player. The DVD player will not resumeplay of the disc automatically.

Remote ControlTo use the remote control, aim it at the transmitterwindow below the video screen and press thedesired button. Direct sunlight or very bright lightmay affect the ability of the RSE system toreceive signals from the remote control. If theremote control does not seem to be working, thebatteries may need to be replaced. See “BatteryReplacement” later in this section.

Objects blocking the line of sight may also affectthe function of the remote control.

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Notice: Storing the remote control in a hotarea or in direct sunlight may damage it,and the repairs will not be covered by yourwarranty. Keep the remote control stored in acool, dry place.

To extend the life of the batteries, the remotecontrol does not have a press and hold feature.

Remote Control Buttons

O (Power): Press this button to turn the DVDplayer on and off.

v (Title): Press this button to return the DVD tothe main menu of the DVD.

n, q, p, o (Menu Navigation Arrows): Usethe arrow buttons to navigate through a menu.

z (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust thecolor, tint, brightness, contrast, display mode,and dynamic range compression. The dynamicrange compression feature can be used to reduceloud audio and increase low audio produced bysome DVDs.

e (Audio): Press this button to display a menuthat will only appear when a DVD is being played.The format and content of this function will varyfor each disc.

r (Fast Reverse): Press this button to fastreverse the DVD or CD. To stop fast reversing,press this button again. This button may not workwhen the DVD is playing the copyright informationor the previews.

SRCE (Source): Press this button to switchbetween the DVD player and an auxiliary source.

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c (Stop): Press this button to stop playing,rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD or CD. Pressthis button twice to return to the beginning ofthe DVD.

t (Previous Track/Chapter): Press this buttonto return to the start of the current track or chapter.Press this button again to return to the previoustrack or chapter. This button may not workwhen the DVD is playing the copyright informationor the previews.

1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): The numerickeypad provides you with the capability ofdirect chapter, title, and track number selection.

}10 (Double Digit Entries): Press this button toselect chapter, title, and track numbers greaterthan 9. Press this button before inputting thenumber.

\ (Clear): Press this button within three secondsafter inputting a number to clear the number(s).

P (Illumination): Press this button to turnthe remote control backlight on. The backlight willtime out after about 7 to 10 seconds if no otherbutton is pressed while the backlight is on.

y (Main DVD Menu): Press this button to accessthe DVD menu. The DVD menu is different on everyDVD. Use the up, down, left, and right arrowbuttons to move the cursor around the DVD menu.After making a selection press the enter button.This button only operates when playing a DVD.

r (Enter): Press this button to select thechoices that are highlighted in any menu.

q (Return): Press this button to exit the currentactive menu and return to the previous menu.This button will operate only when a DVD isplaying and a menu is active.

| (Camera Angle): Press this button to changecamera angles on DVDs that have this featurewhen a DVD is playing. The format and content ofthis function will vary for each disc.

{ (Subtitle): Press this button to turn on subtitlesand to move through subtitle options when aDVD is playing. The format and content of thisfunction will vary for each disc.

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[ (Fast Forward): Press this button to fastforward the DVD or CD. To stop fast forwarding,press this button again. This button may notwork when the DVD is playing the copyrightinformation or the previews.

s (Play/Pause): Press this button to start playof a DVD or CD. Press this button while aDVD or CD is playing to pause it. Press this buttonagain to continue the play of the DVD or CD.

When the DVD is playing, press the pause buttonthen press the fast forward button. The DVD willcontinue playing in a slow play mode. To cancelslow play mode, press the play/pause button.

u (Next Track/Chapter): Press this button toadvance to the beginning of the next trackor chapter. This button may not work when theDVD is playing the copyright information orthe previews.

Battery ReplacementTo change the batteries, do the following:

1. Remove the battery compartment door locatedon the bottom of the remote control.

2. Replace the two AA batteries in thecompartment. Make sure that they areinstalled correctly, using the diagram on theinside of the battery compartment.

3. Close the battery door securely.

If the remote control is to be stored for a longperiod of time, remove the batteries and keep themin a cool, dry place.

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Problem Recommended ActionNo power. The ignition might not be

in on or accessory.The parental controlbutton might have beenturned on. The powerindicator light will flash.

Disc will not play. The system might be off.The parental controlbutton might have beenturned on. The powerindicator light will flash.The system might be inauxiliary mode.The disc is upside downor is not compatible.

The picture does not fillthe screen. There areblack borders on thetop and bottom or onboth sides or it looksstretched out.

Check the displaymode settings in thedisplay menu.

The disc was ejected, butit was pulled back intothe DVD player.

The disc is being storedin the DVD player. Pressthe eject button again toeject the disc.

Problem Recommended ActionIn auxiliary mode, thepicture moves or scrolls.

Check the auxiliary inputconnections at bothdevices.Change the VideoFormat to PAL or NTSC.See “Stereo RCA Jacks”previously for how tochange the video format.

The language in theaudio or on the screenis wrong.

Check the audio orlanguage selection in themain DVD menu.

The remote control doesnot work.

Check to make surethere is no obstructionbetween the remotecontrol and thetransmitter window.Check the batteries tomake sure they are notdead or installedincorrectly.The parental controlbutton might have beenturned on. The powerindicator light will flash.

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Problem Recommended ActionAfter stopping the player,I push Play butsometimes the DVDstarts where I left off andsometimes at thebeginning.

If the stop button waspressed one time, theDVD player will resumeplaying where the DVDwas stopped. If the stopbutton was pressed twotimes the DVD player willbegin to play from thebeginning of the DVD.

The auxiliary source isrunning but there is nopicture or sound.

Check that the DVDplayer is in the auxiliarysource mode.Check the auxiliary inputconnections at bothdevices.

My disc is stuck in theplayer. The Load/Ejectbutton does not work.

Turn the DVD power off,then on, then press theload/eject button on theDVD player.Do not attempt to forciblyremove the disc from theDVD player. This couldpermanently damage thedisc and DVD player.

Problem Recommended ActionSometimes the wirelessheadphone audio cutsout or buzzes.

Check for obstructions,low batteries, receptionrange, and interferencefrom cellular telephonetowers or by using yourcellular telephone in thevehicle.Check that theheadphones are facingthe front of the vehicle.

I lost the remote and/orthe headphones.

See your dealer forassistance.

The DVD is playing,but there is no pictureor sound.

Check that the DVDplayer is in DVD mode.

The audio/video skipsor jumps.

The DVD or CD could bedirty, scratched, ordamaged.

The audio from the radiofor the Radio withSix-Disc CD and XM™has taken over the audiofrom the DVD or CDwhen using the wiredheadphones.

The RSE is workingcorrectly.Use the wirelessheadphones or have thefront seat passengerslisten to another audiosource.

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DVD MessagesThe following errors may be displayed on thevideo screen:

Disc Format Error: This message will bedisplayed if a disc is inserted upside down, if thedisc is not readable, or if the format is notcompatible with the DVD player.

Load/Eject Error: This message will be displayedif the disc is not properly loaded or ejected.

Disc Play Error: This message will be displayedif the DVD player cannot play the disc. Scratchedor damaged discs will cause this error.

Region Code Error: This message will bedisplayed if the region code of the DVD is notcompatible with the region code of the DVD player.

No Disc: This message will be displayed if anyof the buttons on the DVD faceplate or remotecontrol are pressed and no disc is present in theDVD player.

DVD DistortionThere may be an experience with audio distortionin the wireless headphones when operatingcellular phones, scanners, CB radios, GlobalPositioning Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios,mobile fax, or walkie talkies.

It may be necessary to turn off the DVD playerwhen operating one of these devices in or near thevehicle.

* Excludes the OnStar® System.

Cleaning the Video ScreenPour some isopropyl or rubbing alcohol on a cleancloth and gently wipe the video screen. Do notspray directly onto the screen and do not press toohard or too long on the video screen.

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Rear Seat Audio (RSA)This feature allows rear seat passengers to listento any of the sources: radio, cassette tapes,CDs, or DVDs. However, the rear seat passengerscan only control the sources that the front seatpassengers are not listening to. For example, rearseat passengers may listen to and controlcassette tapes, CDs, or DVDs through theheadphones while the driver listens to the radiothrough the front speakers. The rear seatpassengers have control of the volume for eachset of headphones.

The front seat audio controls always have priorityover the RSA controls. If the front seatpassengers switch the source for the main radio toa remote source, the RSA will not be able tocontrol the source. You can operate the rear seataudio when the main radio is off.

P (Power): Press this button to turn the systemon or off. The rear speakers will be mutedwhen the power is turned on.

u (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or todecrease the volume. The left volume knobcontrols the left wired headphones and the rightvolume knob controls the right wired headphones.

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SRCE (Source): Press this button to select asource: radio, cassette tape, CD, or DVD.The inactive tape, CD, or DVD will remain safelyinside the radio for future listening.

SEEK: Press this button to advance to the nextstation or track and stay there. The displaywill show the selection. This function is inactive ifthe front seat passengers are listening to thesame audio source.

To scan preset stations, press and hold the SEEKbutton for two seconds and the radio willadvance to the next preset station. If you continueto hold the button down, the radio will continueto advance through the available preset stations.The display will show the selections. Thisfunction is inactive if the front seat passengers arelisting to the radio.

When a cassette tape is playing, press the SEEKbutton to go to the next selection on the tape. Pressand hold the SEEK button to go to the other side ofthe tape. This function is inactive if the front seatpassengers are listening to a cassette tape.

When a CD is playing, press the SEEK button togo to the next track on the CD. This functionis inactive if the front seat passengers are listeningto a CD.

When a CD is playing in the six-disc CD player,press and hold the SEEK button for 2 seconds togo you to the next CD, if multiple CDs areloaded. This function is inactive if the front seatpassengers are listening to a CD.

Theft-Deterrent FeatureTHEFTLOCK® is designed to discourage theft ofyour vehicle’s radio. The feature worksautomatically by learning a portion of the VehicleIdentification Number (VIN). If the radio ismoved to a different vehicle, it does not operateand LOCKED displays.

When the radio and vehicle are turned off, theblinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK®

is armed.

With THEFTLOCK® activated, the radio does notoperate if stolen.

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Audio Steering Wheel Controls

If your vehicle has this feature, some audiofunctions can be adjusted at the steering wheel.They include the following:

g (OnStar®/Mute): If your vehicle has OnStar,press this button to interact with the OnStarsystem. See the OnStar® System on page 145 inthis manual for more information.

If your vehicle does not have OnStar, press thisbutton to silence the system. Press it again, or anyother radio button, to turn on the sound.

PROG (Program): Press this button to play astation you have programmed on the radio presetpushbuttons. The radio will only seek presetstations with a strong signal that are in theselected band.

When a CD is playing in the CD changer, pressthis button to go to the next available CD, ifmultiple CDs are loaded.

Q SOURCE R: Press this button to switchbetween FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2(if equipped), or a CD. If a CD is loaded theCD symbol will appear on the display.

QSEEK R: Press the up or the down arrow togo to the next or to the previous radio stationand stay there. The radio will only seek stationswith a strong signal that are in the selected band.

When a CD is playing, press the up or thedown arrow to fast forward or reverse.

Q VOL R (Volume): Press the up or the downarrow to increase or to decrease the volume.

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Radio ReceptionYou may experience frequency interference andstatic during normal radio reception if itemssuch as cellphone chargers, vehicle convenienceaccessories, and external electronic devicesare plugged into the accessory power outlet.If there is interference or static, unplug the itemfrom the accessory power outlet.

AMThe range for most AM stations is greater than forFM, especially at night. The longer range can causestation frequencies to interfere with each other.For better radio reception, most AM radio stationsboosts the power levels during the day, and thenreduce these levels during the night. Static can alsooccur when things like storms and power linesinterfere with radio reception. When this happens,try reducing the treble on your radio.

FM StereoFM stereo gives the best sound, but FM signalsreach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km).Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals,causing the sound to fade in and out.

XM™ Satellite Radio ServiceXM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radioreception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguousUnited States, and in Canada. Just as with FM,tall buildings or hills can interfere with satelliteradio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out.In addition, traveling or standing under heavyfoliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels can causeloss of the XM™ signal for a period of time.The radio could display NO XM SIGNAL to indicateinterference.

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Care of Your CDs and DVDsHandle CDs carefully. Store them in their originalcases or other protective cases and away fromdirect sunlight and dust. The CD player scans thebottom surface of the disc. If the surface of aCD is damaged, such as cracked, broken,or scratched, the CD does not play properly or notat all. If the surface of a CD is soiled, take asoft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth ina mild, neutral detergent solution mixed withwater, and clean it. Make sure the wiping processstarts from the center to the edge.

Do not touch the bottom side of a CD whilehandling it; this could damage the surface. Pick upCDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge ofthe hole and the outer edge.

Care of the CD and DVD PlayerThe use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is notadvised, due to the risk of contaminating the lensof the CD optics with lubricants internal to theCD mechanism.

Fixed Mast AntennaThe fixed mast antenna can withstand most carwashes without being damaged. If the mast shouldever become slightly bent, straighten it out byhand. If the mast is badly bent, replace it.

Check occasionally to make sure the mast isstill tightened to the fender. If tightening isrequired, tighten by hand, then with a wrenchone quarter turn.

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XM™ Satellite Radio AntennaSystemThe XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located onthe roof of your vehicle. Keep this antenna clear ofsnow and ice build up for clear radio reception.

If your vehicle has a sunroof, the performance ofthe XM™ system may be affected if the sunroofis open.

Loading items onto the roof of your vehicle caninterfere with the performance of the XM™ system.Make sure the XM™ Satellite Radio antenna isnot obstructed.

Chime Level AdjustmentThe radio is used to adjust the vehicle’s chimelevel. To change the volume level of the chime,press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignitionon and the radio power off. The volume level willchange from the normal level to loud, andLOUD CHIME will appear on the radio display.To change back to the default or normal setting,press and hold pushbutton 6 again. The volumelevel will change from the loud level to normal, andNORMAL CHIME will appear on the radiodisplay. Removing the radio and not replacing itwith a factory radio or chime module willdisable vehicle chimes.

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Your Driving, the Road, andYour Vehicle ............................................ 302Defensive Driving ...................................... 302Drunken Driving ........................................ 303Control of a Vehicle .................................. 306Braking ...................................................... 306Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 307Braking in Emergencies ............................. 309Locking Rear Axle ..................................... 309StabiliTrak® System ................................... 309Steering .................................................... 314Off-Road Recovery .................................... 316Passing ..................................................... 316Loss of Control .......................................... 318Off-Road Driving ........................................ 319Driving at Night ......................................... 334Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ............ 335City Driving ............................................... 338

Freeway Driving ........................................ 339Before Leaving on a Long Trip .................. 340Highway Hypnosis ..................................... 341Hill and Mountain Roads ........................... 342Winter Driving ........................................... 344If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud,

Ice, or Snow .......................................... 348Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out ........... 348Loading Your Vehicle ................................ 349Adding a Snow Plow or Similar

Equipment .............................................. 354Towing ........................................................ 354

Towing Your Vehicle ................................. 354Recreational Vehicle Towing ...................... 355Electronically Controlled Air Suspension

System .................................................. 360Towing a Trailer ........................................ 362

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

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Your Driving, the Road, andYour Vehicle

Defensive DrivingThe best advice anyone can give about driving is:Drive defensively.

Please start with a very important safety device inyour vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: TheyAre for Everyone on page 20.

{CAUTION:

Defensive driving really means “Be readyfor anything.” On city streets, rural roads,or expressways, it means “Always expectthe unexpected.” Assume that pedestriansor other drivers are going to be carelessand make mistakes. Anticipate what theymight do and be ready. Rear-end collisionsare about the most preventable ofaccidents. Yet they are common. Allowenough following distance. Defensivedriving requires that a driver concentrateon the driving task. Anything that distractsfrom the driving task makes properdefensive driving more difficult and caneven cause a collision, with resultinginjury. Ask a passenger to help do thesethings, or pull off the road in a safe place todo them. These simple defensive drivingtechniques could save your life.

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Drunken DrivingDeath and injury associated with drinking anddriving is a national tragedy. It is the numberone contributor to the highway death toll,claiming thousands of victims every year.

Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs todrive a vehicle:

• Judgment

• Muscular Coordination

• Vision

• Attentiveness

Police records show that almost half of all motorvehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In mostcases, these deaths are the result of someone whowas drinking and driving. In recent years, morethan 16,000 annual motor vehicle-related deathshave been associated with the use of alcohol, withmore than 300,000 people injured.

Many adults — by some estimates, nearly halfthe adult population — choose never to drinkalcohol, so they never drive after drinking.For persons under 21, it is against the law inevery U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are goodmedical, psychological, and developmentalreasons for these laws.

The obvious way to eliminate the leading highwaysafety problem is for people never to drinkalcohol and then drive. But what if people do?How much is “too much” if someone plansto drive? It is a lot less than many might think.Although it depends on each person and situation,here is some general information on the problem.

The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) ofsomeone who is drinking depends uponfour things:

• The amount of alcohol consumed

• The drinker’s body weight

• The amount of food that is consumed beforeand during drinking

• The length of time it has taken the drinker toconsume the alcohol

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According to the American Medical Association,a 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce(355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end upwith a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The personwould reach the same BAC by drinking three4 ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixeddrinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) ofliquors like whiskey, gin, or vodka.

It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For example,if the same person drank three double martinis(3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour,the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent.A person who consumes food just before or duringdrinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.

There is a gender difference, too. Womengenerally have a lower relative percentage ofbody water than men. Since alcohol is carried inbody water, this means that a woman generally willreach a higher BAC level than a man of hersame body weight will when each has the samenumber of drinks.

The law in most U.S. states, and throughoutCanada, sets the legal limit at 0.08 percent.In some other countries, the limit is even lower.For example, it is 0.05 percent in both Franceand Germany. The BAC limit for all commercialdrivers in the United States is 0.04 percent.

The BAC will be over 0.10 percent after three tosix drinks (in one hour). Of course, as we haveseen, it depends on how much alcohol is in thedrinks, and how quickly the person drinks them.

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But the ability to drive is affected well below a BACof 0.10 percent. Research shows that the drivingskills of many people are impaired at a BACapproaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects areworse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAClevels above 0.05 percent. Statistics show that thechance of being in a collision increases sharply fordrivers who have a BAC of 0.05 percent or above.A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent hasdoubled his or her chance of having a collision. At aBAC level of 0.10 percent, the chance of this driverhaving a collision is 12 times greater; at a level of0.15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater!

The body takes about an hour to rid itself of thealcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee ornumber of cold showers will speed that up.“I will be careful” is not the right answer. What ifthere is an emergency, a need to take suddenaction, as when a child darts into the street?A person with even a moderate BAC might notbe able to react quickly enough to avoid thecollision.

There is something else about drinking and drivingthat many people do not know. Medical researchshows that alcohol in a person’s system can makecrash injuries worse, especially injuries to thebrain, spinal cord, or heart. This means that whenanyone who has been drinking — driver orpassenger — is in a crash, that person’s chanceof being killed or permanently disabled ishigher than if the person had not been drinking.

{CAUTION:

Drinking and then driving is verydangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions,attentiveness, and judgment can beaffected by even a small amount ofalcohol. You can have a serious — oreven fatal — collision if you drive afterdrinking. Please do not drink and driveor ride with a driver who has beendrinking. Ride home in a cab; or if youare with a group, designate a driverwho will not drink.

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Control of a VehicleYou have three systems that make yourvehicle go where you want it to go. They arethe brakes, the steering, and the accelerator.All three systems have to do their work atthe places where the tires meet the road.

Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow orice, it is easy to ask more of those control systemsthan the tires and road can provide. That meansyou can lose control of your vehicle.

Adding non-GM accessories can affect yourvehicle’s performance. See Accessories andModifications on page 380.

BrakingSee Brake System Warning Light on page 206.

Braking action involves perception time andreaction time.

First, you have to decide to push on the brakepedal. That is perception time. Then you have tobring up your foot and do it. That is reaction time.

Average reaction time is about three-fourths of asecond. But that is only an average. It might be lesswith one driver and as long as two or three secondsor more with another. Age, physical condition,alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part.So do alcohol, drugs, and frustration. But even inthree-fourths of a second, a vehicle moving at60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). Thatcould be a lot of distance in an emergency, sokeeping enough space between your vehicle andothers is important.

And, of course, actual stopping distances varygreatly with the surface of the road, whether it ispavement or gravel; the condition of the road,whether it is wet, dry, or icy; tire tread; thecondition of the brakes; the weight of the vehicle;and the amount of brake force applied.

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Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drivein spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavybraking — rather than keeping pace with traffic.This is a mistake. The brakes may not have time tocool between hard stops. The brakes will wear outmuch faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If youkeep pace with the traffic and allow realisticfollowing distances, you will eliminate a lot ofunnecessary braking. That means better brakingand longer brake life.

If your vehicle’s engine ever stops while you aredriving, brake normally but do not pump thebrakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder topush down. If the engine stops, you will still havesome power brake assist. But you will use itwhen you brake. Once the power assist is usedup, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedalwill be harder to push.

Adding non-GM accessories can affect yourvehicle’s performance. See Accessories andModifications on page 380.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)Your vehicle has the Anti-Lock Brake System(ABS), an advanced electronic braking system thatwill help prevent a braking skid.

When you start your engine and begin to driveaway, ABS will check itself. You may hear amomentary motor or clicking noise while this testis going on. This is normal.

If there is a problemwith ABS, this warninglight will stay on.See Anti-Lock BrakeSystem WarningLight on page 207.

Along with ABS, your vehicle has a Dynamic RearProportioning (DRP) system. If there is a DRPproblem, both the brake and ABS warning lights willcome on accompanied by a 10-second chime.The lights and chime will come on each time theignition is turned on until the problem is repaired.See your dealer for service.

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Let us say the road is wet and you are drivingsafely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front ofyou. You slam on the brakes and continue braking.Here is what happens with ABS:

A computer senses that wheels are slowing down.If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, thecomputer will separately work the brakes at eachfront wheel and at both rear wheels.

ABS can change the brake pressure faster thanany driver could. The computer is programmedto make the most of available tire and roadconditions. This can help you steer around theobstacle while braking hard.

As you brake, your computer keeps receivingupdates on wheel speed and controls brakingpressure accordingly.

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Remember: ABS does not change the time youneed to get your foot up to the brake pedal oralways decrease stopping distance. If you get tooclose to the vehicle in front of you, you will not havetime to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenlyslows or stops. Always leave enough room upahead to stop, even though you have ABS.

Using ABSDo not pump the brakes. Just hold the brakepedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for you.You may feel the brakes vibrate, or you may noticesome noise, but this is normal.

Braking in EmergenciesWith ABS, you can steer and brake at the sametime. In many emergencies, steering can help youmore than even the very best braking.

Locking Rear AxleIf your vehicle has this feature, your locking rearaxle can give you additional traction on snow, mud,ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axlemost of the time, but when one of the rear wheelshas no traction and the other does, this feature willallow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle.

StabiliTrak® SystemYour vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak®,Electronic Stability Control (ESC) which combinesantilock brake, traction and stability control systemsand helps the driver maintain directional control ofthe vehicle in most driving conditions.

Traction control activates when the controllersenses wheel spin. StabiliTrak® will selectivelyapply the brakes and reduce engine torque to helpregain traction.

Stability control activates when the controllersenses a discrepancy between your intended pathand the direction the vehicle is travelling.StabiliTrak® selectively applies braking pressure atany one of the vehicle’s brakes to help guide thevehicle in the direction which you are steering.

When you first start your vehicle and begin to driveaway, the system performs several diagnosticchecks to insure there are no problems. You mayhear or feel the system working. This is normal anddoes not mean there is a problem with your vehicle.If driving conditions delay system initialization, theSTABILITRAK NOT READY message may bedisplayed. If this is the case, your vehicle does notneed servicing.

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For more information on the stability messages,see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 222.

When the StabiliTrak®

system is both on andactively controllingthe stability of thevehicle, the StabiliTrak®

light will blink for theduration of the event.

You may also feel or hear the system working.This is normal.

The StabiliTrak® disablebutton is located on thetransmission shifthandle.

The StabiliTrak® system is automatically disabledin 4LO mode and cannot be turned on until thevehicle is switched to 2HI, 4HI, or 4AWD.

The StabiliTrak® system has three modes ofoperation: STABILITRAK ON, TRACTIONCONTROL OFF, and STABILITRAK OFF.

STABILITRAK ON -The vehicle will default toSTABILITRAK ON every time the driver starts thevehicle. The StabiliTrak® light will be off and noDIC messages will be displayed.

TRACTION CONTROL OFF - The driver canmodify the engine speed management system bymomentarily pressing the StabiliTrak® buttonon the transmission shift handle. The StabiliTrak®

light will come on and TRACTION CONTROL OFFwill be displayed. For vehicles without a DIC,the StabiliTrak® indicator light will come on.Momentarily pressing the StabiliTrak® buttonagain will return the system to the STABILITRAKON mode.

STABILITRAK OFF - The driver can turn offStabiliTrak® by pressing the StabiliTrak® button formore than five seconds. The StabiliTrak® light willcome on and STABILITRAK OFF will be displayed.For vehicles without a DIC, the StabiliTrak®

indicator light will come on. Momentarily pressingthe StabiliTrak® button again will return the systemto the STABILITRAK ON mode. See StabiliTrak®

Off below for more information.

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Traction Control OffIn this mode, stability control and brake-tractioncontrol are functional. Engine speed managementwill be modified and the driven wheels can spinmore freely. This can cause the brake-tractioncontrol to activate more frequently. If the controllerdetects excessive wheel spin in this mode, theStabiliTrak® indicator light may blink and theSTABILITRAK ACTIVE message may be displayedto warn the driver that damage may occur to thetransfer case.

StabiliTrak® OffIn this mode, both stability control and part of thetraction control system are disabled. Your vehiclewill still have brake-traction control, but will not beable to use the engine speed management system.You may still hear system noises as a result of thebrake-traction control coming on. If the controllerdetects excessive wheel spin in this mode, theStabiliTrak® indicator light may blink and theSTABILITRAK ACTIVE message may be displayedto warn the driver that damage may occur to thetransfer case.

It is recommended to leave the system on fornormal driving conditions, but it may be necessaryto turn the system off if your vehicle is stuck insand, mud, ice or snow, and you may wantto “rock” your vehicle in an attempt to free it. It mayalso be necessary to turn off the system whendriving in extreme off-road conditions where highwheel spin is required. See If Your Vehicle isStuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 348 formore information.

When the transfer case is in 4LO, the stabilitysystem is automatically disabled. The StabiliTrak®

light will come on and the STABILITRAK OFFmessage will appear on the DIC. The StabiliTrak®

system cannot be turned on until the vehicle isswitched to 2HI, 4HI, or 4AWD.

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The following chart describes the StabiliTrak® system events and the corresponding messages and lightsthat will be displayed on the instrument panel cluster.

Vehicles with a DIC Vehicles without a DIC Event

StabiliTrak®

Indicator Light DIC Message StabiliTrak®

Indicator LightStabiliTrak®

Service Light —

Off None Off Off

StabiliTrak® On mode(System is fully enabled, but

is not actively controllingvehicle stability).

Solid Traction Control Off Solid Off Traction ControlOff Mode

Solid StabiliTrak® Off Solid Off

StabiliTrak® Off Mode(StabiliTrak® indicator lightwill flash when system first

enters this mode).

Blinking StabiliTrak® Active Blinking Off

StabiliTrak® system activatesusing engine speed

management, brake tractioncontrol, and/or stability

control.

Solid Service StabiliTrak® Solid SolidStabiliTrak® system is

disabled due to asystem fault.

Solid StabiliTrak®

Not Ready Solid OffStabiliTrak® system is

disabled due to a failureto initialize.

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Notice: If the StabiliTrak® light comes ondue to heavy braking and/or because thetraction control system has been continuouslyactive, do not allow the wheel(s) of one axle tospin excessively. If you do, you may be causingdamage to the transfer case. This could lead tocostly repairs not covered by your warranty.

Notice: If you allow the wheel(s) of one axleto spin excessively while the StabiliTrak®,ABS and brake warning lights and theSERVICE STABILITRAK message aredisplayed, you could damage the transfercase. The repairs would not be covered by yourwarranty. Reduce engine power and do notspin the wheel(s) excessively while these lightsand this message are displayed.

StabiliTrak® may activate on dry or rough roads orunder conditions such as heavy accelerationwhile turning or abrupt upshifts/downshifts of thetransmission. When this happens, you maynotice a reduction in acceleration, or may hear anoise or vibration. This is normal.

If your vehicle is in cruise control when the systemactivates, the StabiliTrak® light will blink, andthe cruise control will automatically disengage.When road conditions allow, you may re-engagethe cruise control. See Cruise Control onpage 176.

StabiliTrak® will turn off automatically if a problemis detected in the system. The StabiliTrak®

light will come on and SERVICE STABILITRAKwill be displayed on the DIC. For vehicles without aDIC, the StabiliTrak® light and the StabiliTrak®

service light will both come on. If the SERVICESTABILITRAK message (or StabiliTrak® servicelight) does not clear itself after restarting thevehicle, you should see your dealer for service.

Adding non-GM accessories can affect yourvehicle’s performance. See Accessories andModifications on page 380 for more information.

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Steering

Power SteeringIf you lose power steering assist because theengine stops or the system is not functioning,you can steer but it will take much more effort.

Steering TipsIt is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.

A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentionedon the news happen on curves. Here is why:

Experienced driver or beginner, each of us issubject to the same laws of physics when driving oncurves. The traction of the tires against the roadsurface makes it possible for the vehicle to changeits path when you turn the front wheels. If there isno traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in thesame direction. If you have ever tried to steer avehicle on wet ice, you will understand this.

The traction you can get in a curve depends onthe condition of your tires and the road surface,the angle at which the curve is banked, andyour speed. While you are in a curve, speed isthe one factor you can control.

Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve.Then you suddenly accelerate. Both controlsystems — steering and acceleration — have todo their work where the tires meet the road.Adding the sudden acceleration can demand toomuch of those places. You can lose control.

What should you do if this ever happens? Ease upon the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle theway you want it to go, and slow down.

Speed limit signs near curves warn that youshould adjust your speed. Of course, the postedspeeds are based on good weather and roadconditions. Under less favorable conditions you willwant to go slower.

If you need to reduce your speed as youapproach a curve, do it before you enter thecurve, while your front wheels are straight ahead.

Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” throughthe curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed.Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve,and then accelerate gently into the straightaway.

Adding non-GM accessories can affect yourvehicle’s performance. See Accessories andModifications on page 380.

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Steering in EmergenciesThere are times when steering can be moreeffective than braking. For example, you come overa hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a carsuddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child dartsout from between parked cars and stops right infront of you. You can avoid these problems bybraking — if you can stop in time. But sometimesyou cannot; there is not room. That is the time forevasive action — steering around the problem.

Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencieslike these. First apply your brakes.

See Braking on page 306. It is better to remove asmuch speed as you can from a possible collision.Then steer around the problem, to the left orright depending on the space available.

An emergency like this requires close attentionand a quick decision. If you are holding thesteering wheel at the recommended 9 and3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full180 degrees very quickly without removing eitherhand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly,and just as quickly straighten the wheel once youhave avoided the object.

The fact that such emergency situations are alwayspossible is a good reason to practice defensivedriving at all times and wear safety belts properly.

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Off-Road RecoveryYou may find that your right wheels have droppedoff the edge of a road onto the shoulder whileyou are driving.

If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below thepavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease offthe accelerator and then, if there is nothing in theway, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edgeof the pavement. You can turn the steering wheelup to one-quarter turn until the right front tirecontacts the pavement edge. Then turn yoursteering wheel to go straight down the roadway.

PassingThe driver of a vehicle about to pass another on atwo-lane highway waits for just the right moment,accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, thengoes back into the right lane again. A simplemaneuver?

Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on atwo-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move,since the passing vehicle occupies the samelane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.A miscalculation, an error in judgment, or a briefsurrender to frustration or anger can suddenlyput the passing driver face to face with the worstof all traffic accidents — the head-on collision.

So here are some tips for passing:

• Drive ahead. Look down the road, to the sides,and to crossroads for situations that mightaffect your passing patterns. If you have anydoubt whatsoever about making a successfulpass, wait for a better time.

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• Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, andlines. If you can see a sign up ahead that mightindicate a turn or an intersection, delay yourpass. A broken center line usually indicates it isall right to pass, providing the road ahead isclear. Never cross a solid line on your side ofthe lane or a double solid line, even if the roadseems empty of approaching traffic.

• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want topass while you are awaiting an opportunity. Forone thing, following too closely reduces yourarea of vision, especially if you are following alarger vehicle. Also, you will not have adequatespace if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows orstops. Keep back a reasonable distance.

• When it looks like a chance to pass is comingup, start to accelerate but stay in the right laneand do not get too close. Time your move soyou will be increasing speed as the time comesto move into the other lane. If the way is clear topass, you will have a running start that morethan makes up for the distance you would loseby dropping back. And if something happens tocause you to cancel your pass, you need onlyslow down and drop back again and wait foranother opportunity.

• If other vehicles are lined up to pass a slowvehicle, wait your turn. But take care thatsomeone is not trying to pass you as you pullout to pass the slow vehicle. Remember toglance over your shoulder and check theblind spot.

• Check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over yourshoulder, and start your left lane change signalbefore moving out of the right lane to pass.When you are far enough ahead of the passedvehicle to see its front in your vehicle’s insidemirror, activate the right lane change signal andmove back into the right lane. Remember thatyour vehicle’s passenger side outside mirror isconvex. The vehicle you just passed may seemto be farther away from you than it really is.

• Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a timeon two-lane roads. Reconsider before passingthe next vehicle.

• Do not overtake a slowly moving vehicle toorapidly. Even though the brake lamps are notflashing, it may be slowing down or startingto turn.

• If you are being passed, make it easy for thefollowing driver to get ahead of you. Perhapsyou can ease a little to the right.

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Loss of ControlLet us review what driving experts say about whathappens when the three control systems — brakes,steering, and acceleration — do not have enoughfriction where the tires meet the road to do what thedriver has asked.

In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying tosteer and constantly seek an escape route orarea of less danger.

SkiddingIn a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.Defensive drivers avoid most skids by takingreasonable care suited to existing conditions, andby not overdriving those conditions. But skidsare always possible.

The three types of skids correspond to yourvehicle’s three control systems. In the braking skid,your wheels are not rolling. In the steering orcornering skid, too much speed or steering in acurve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force.And in the acceleration skid, too much throttlecauses the driving wheels to spin.

A cornering skid is best handled by easing yourfoot off the accelerator pedal.

If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot offthe accelerator pedal and quickly steer theway you want the vehicle to go. If you startsteering quickly enough, your vehicle maystraighten out. Always be ready for a second skidif it occurs.

Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow,ice, gravel, or other material is on the road.For safety, you will want to slow down and adjustyour driving to these conditions. It is importantto slow down on slippery surfaces becausestopping distance will be longer and vehicle controlmore limited.

While driving on a surface with reduced traction, tryyour best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, orbraking, including reducing vehicle speed byshifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes couldcause the tires to slide. You may not realize thesurface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding.Learn to recognize warning clues — such asenough water, ice, or packed snow on the road tomake a mirrored surface — and slow down whenyou have any doubt.

Remember: Any Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)helps avoid only the braking skid.

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Off-Road DrivingThis off-road guide is for vehicles that havefour-wheel drive. Also, see Braking on page 306. Ifyour vehicle does not have four-wheel drive, youshould not drive off-road unless you are on a level,solid surface.

Off-road driving can be great fun. But it does havesome definite hazards. The greatest of these isthe terrain itself.

“Off-roading” means you have left the great NorthAmerican road system behind. Traffic lanesare not marked. Curves are not banked. Thereare no road signs. Surfaces can be slippery, rough,uphill, or downhill. In short, you have gone rightback to nature.

Off-road driving involves some new skills. And thatis why it is very important that you read this guide.You will find many driving tips and suggestions.These will help make your off-road driving safer andmore enjoyable.

Before You Go Off-RoadingThere are some things to do before you go out.For example, be sure to have all necessarymaintenance and service work done. Check tomake sure all underbody shields, if the vehicle hasthem, are properly attached.

Be sure you read all the information about yourfour-wheel-drive vehicle in this manual.

Is there enough fuel? Is the spare tire fully inflated?Are the fluid levels up where they should be? Whatare the local laws that apply to off-roading whereyou will be driving? If you do not know, you shouldcheck with law enforcement people in the area. Willyou be on someone’s private land? If so, be sure toget the necessary permission.

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Loading Your Vehicle for Off-RoadDriving

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• Cargo on the load floor piled higherthan the seatbacks can be thrownforward during a sudden stop. You oryour passengers could be injured.Keep cargo below the top of theseatbacks.

• Unsecured cargo on the load floor canbe tossed about when driving overrough terrain. You or your passengerscan be struck by flying objects.Secure the cargo properly.

• Heavy loads on the roof raise thevehicle’s center of gravity, making itmore likely to roll over. You can beseriously or fatally injured if thevehicle rolls over. Put heavy loadsinside the cargo area, not on the roof.Keep cargo in the cargo area as farforward and low as possible.

There are some important things to rememberabout how to load your vehicle.

• The heaviest things should be on theload floor and forward of the rear axle.Put heavier items as far forward as you can.

• Be sure the load is secured properly, sodriving on the off-road terrain does nottoss things around.

You will find other important information in thismanual. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 349,Luggage Carrier on page 161, and Tires onpage 439.

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Environmental ConcernsOff-road driving can provide wholesome andsatisfying recreation. However, it also raisesenvironmental concerns. We recognize theseconcerns and urge every off-roader to follow thesebasic rules for protecting the environment:

• Always use established trails, roads, and areasthat have been specially set aside for publicoff-road recreational driving; obey allposted regulations.

• Avoid any driving practice that could damagethe environment — shrubs, flowers, trees,grasses — or disturb wildlife. This includeswheel-spinning, breaking down trees, orunnecessary driving through streams or oversoft ground.

• Always carry a litter bag — make sure allrefuse is removed from any campsitebefore leaving.

• Take extreme care with open fires wherepermitted, camp stoves, and lanterns.

• Never park your vehicle over dry grass orother combustible materials that couldcatch fire from the heat of the vehicle’sexhaust system.

Traveling to Remote AreasIt makes sense to plan your trip, especially whengoing to a remote area. Know the terrain and planyour route. You are much less likely to get badsurprises. 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 leastone other vehicle. If something happens to one ofthem, the other can help quickly.

Does your vehicle have a winch? If so, be sure toread the winch instructions. In a remote area, awinch can be handy if you get stuck. But you willwant to know how to use it properly.

Getting Familiar with Off-Road DrivingIt is a good idea to practice in an area that issafe and close to home before you go intothe wilderness. Off-road driving does require somenew and different skills. Here is what we mean.

Tune your senses to different kinds of signals.Your eyes, for example, need to constantly sweepthe terrain for unexpected obstacles. Your earsneed to listen for unusual tire or engine sounds.With your arms, hands, feet, and body, you willneed to respond to vibrations and vehicle bounce.

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Controlling your vehicle is the key to successfuloff-road driving. One of the best ways to controlyour vehicle is to control your speed. Here aresome things to keep in mind. At higher speeds:

• You approach things faster and you have lesstime to scan the terrain for obstacles.

• You have less time to react.

• You have more vehicle bounce when you driveover obstacles.

• You will need more distance for braking,especially since you are on an unpavedsurface.

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When you are driving off-road, bouncingand quick changes in direction can easilythrow you out of position. This could causeyou to lose control and crash. So, whetheryou are driving on or off the road, you andyour passengers should wear safety belts.

Scanning the TerrainOff-road driving can take you over many differentkinds of terrain. You need to be familiar withthe terrain and its many different features.Here are some things to consider.

Surface Conditions: Off-roading can take youover hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand,mud, snow, or ice. Each of these surfacesaffects the steering, acceleration, and braking ofyour vehicle in different ways. Depending upon thekind of surface you are on, you may experienceslipping, sliding, wheel spinning, delayedacceleration, poor traction, and longer brakingdistances.

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Surface Obstacles: Unseen or hidden obstaclescan be hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut, orbump can startle you if you are not prepared forthem. Often these obstacles are hidden bygrass, bushes, snow, or even the rise and fall ofthe terrain itself. Here are some things to consider:

• Is the path ahead clear?

• Will the surface texture change abruptlyup ahead?

• Does the travel take you uphill or downhill?There is more discussion of these subjectslater.

• Will you have to stop suddenly or changedirection quickly?

When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain,keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts,troughs, or other surface features can jerkthe wheel out of your hands if you are notprepared.

When you drive over bumps, rocks, or otherobstacles, the wheels can leave the ground.If this happens, even with one or two wheels,you cannot control the vehicle as well or at all.

Because you will be on an unpaved surface, it isespecially important to avoid sudden acceleration,sudden turns, or sudden braking.

In a way, off-road driving requires a different kindof alertness from driving on paved roads andhighways. There are no road signs, posted speedlimits, or signal lights. You have to use yourown good judgment about what is safe andwhat is not.

Drinking and driving can be very dangerous onany road. And this is certainly true for off-roaddriving. At the very time you need special alertnessand driving skills, your reflexes, perceptions,and judgment can be affected by even a smallamount of alcohol. You could have a serious — oreven fatal — accident if you drink and drive orride with a driver who has been drinking.See Drunken Driving on page 303.

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Driving on Off-Road HillsOff-road driving often takes you up, down, oracross a hill. Driving safely on hills requires goodjudgment and an understanding of what yourvehicle can and cannot do. There are some hillsthat simply cannot be driven, no matter howwell built the vehicle.

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Many hills are simply too steep for anyvehicle. If you drive up them, you will stall.If you drive down them, you cannot controlyour speed. If you drive across them, youwill roll over. You could be seriouslyinjured or killed. If you have any doubtabout the steepness, do not drive the hill.

Approaching a HillWhen you approach a hill, you need to decide if itis one of those hills that is just too steep toclimb, descend, or cross. Steepness can be hardto judge. On a very small hill, for example,

there may be a smooth, constant incline with onlya small change in elevation where you caneasily see all the way to the top. On a large hill,the incline may get steeper as you near thetop, but you may not see this because the crest ofthe hill is hidden by bushes, grass, or shrubs.

Here are some other things to consider asyou approach a hill.

• Is there a constant incline, or does the hill getsharply steeper in places?

• Is there good traction on the hillside, or willthe surface cause tire slipping?

• Is there a straight path up or down the hill soyou will not have to make turning maneuvers?

• Are there obstructions on the hill that canblock your path, such as boulders, trees, logs,or ruts?

• What is beyond the hill? Is there a cliff, anembankment, a drop-off, a fence? Get outand walk the hill if you do not know. It is thesmart way to find out.

• Is the hill simply too rough? Steep hills oftenhave ruts, gullies, troughs, and exposedrocks because they are more susceptible tothe effects of erosion.

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Driving UphillOnce you decide you can safely drive up the hill,you need to take some special steps.

• Use a low gear and get a firm grip on thesteering wheel.

• Get a smooth start up the hill and try tomaintain your speed. Do not use more powerthan you need, because you do not wantthe wheels to start spinning or sliding.

• Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible.If the path twists and turns, you might want tofind another route.

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Turning or driving across steep hills canbe dangerous. You could lose traction,slide sideways, and possibly roll over.You could be seriously injured or killed.When driving up hills, always try to gostraight up.

• Ease up on your speed as you approach thetop of the hill.

• Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you morevisible to approaching traffic on trails or hills.

• Sound the horn as you approach the top of thehill to let opposing traffic know you are there.

• Use your headlamps even during the day.They make you more visible to oncoming traffic.

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Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at fullspeed can cause an accident. There couldbe a drop-off, embankment, cliff, or evenanother vehicle. You could be seriouslyinjured or killed. As you near the top of ahill, slow down and stay alert.

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Q: What should I do if my vehicle stalls,or is about to stall, and I cannot make itup the hill?

A: If this happens, there are some things youshould do, and there are some things youmust not do. First, here is what you should do:

• Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicleand keep it from rolling backwards. Also, applythe parking brake.

• If the engine is still running, shift thetransmission to REVERSE (R), release theparking brake, and slowly back down thehill in REVERSE (R).

• If the engine has stopped running, you will needto restart it. With the brake pedal pressed andthe parking brake still applied, shift thetransmission to PARK (P) and restart theengine. Then, shift to REVERSE (R), releasethe parking brake, and slowly back down the hillas straight as possible in REVERSE (R).

• As you are backing down the hill, put your lefthand on the steering wheel at the 12 o’clockposition. This way, you will be able to tell if thewheels are straight and maneuver as you backdown. It is best that you back down the hill withthe wheels straight rather than in the left or rightdirection. Turning the wheel too far to the left orright will increase the possibility of a rollover.

Here are some things you must not do if you stall,or are about to stall, when going up a hill.

• Never attempt to prevent a stall by shiftinginto NEUTRAL (N) to rev-up the engineand regain forward momentum. This will notwork. Your vehicle will roll backwardsvery quickly and you could go out of control.Instead, apply the regular brake to stopthe vehicle. Then apply the parking brake.Shift to REVERSE (R), release the parkingbrake, and slowly back straight down.

• Never attempt to turn around if you are aboutto stall when going up a hill. If the hill is steepenough to stall your vehicle, it is steepenough to cause you to roll over if you turnaround. If you cannot make it up the hill, youmust back straight down the hill.

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Q: Suppose, after stalling, I try to back downthe hill and decide I just cannot do it.What should I do?

A: Set the parking brake, put the transmission inPARK (P) and turn off the engine. Leave thevehicle and go get some help. Exit on theuphill side and stay clear of the path thevehicle would take if it rolled downhill. Do notshift the transfer case to NEUTRAL whenyou leave the vehicle. Leave it in some gear.

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Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL cancause your vehicle to roll even if thetransmission is in PARK (P). This isbecause the NEUTRAL position on thetransfer case overrides the transmission.You or someone else could be injured.If you are going to leave your vehicle,set the parking brake and shift thetransmission to PARK (P). But do not shiftthe transfer case to NEUTRAL. Leave thetransfer case in the Two-Wheel High,Four-Wheel High or Four-Wheel Lowposition.

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Driving DownhillWhen off-roading takes you downhill, you will wantto consider a number of things:

• How steep is the downhill? Will I be able tomaintain vehicle control?

• What is the surface like? Smooth? Rough?Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? Gravel?

• Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts?Logs? Boulders?

• What is at the bottom of the hill? Is there ahidden creek bank or even a river bottomwith large rocks?

If you decide you can go down a hill safely, thentry to keep your vehicle headed straight down, anduse a low gear. This way, engine drag can helpthe brakes and they will not have to do allthe work. Descend slowly, keeping your vehicleunder control at all times.

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Heavy braking when going down a hill cancause your brakes to overheat and fade.This could cause loss of control and aserious accident. Apply the brakes lightlywhen descending a hill and use a lowgear to keep vehicle speed under control.

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Q: Are there some things I should not dowhen driving down a hill?

A: Yes! These are important because if youignore them you could lose control andhave a serious accident.

• When driving downhill, avoid turns that takeyou across the incline of the hill. A hill thatis not too steep to drive down may betoo steep to drive across. You could roll overif you do not drive straight down.

• Never go downhill with the transmission inNEUTRAL (N). This is called “free-wheeling.”The brakes will have to do all the workand could overheat and fade.

Q: Am I likely to stall when going downhill?

A: It is much more likely to happen going uphill.But if it happens going downhill, here is whatto do.

1. Stop your vehicle by applying the regularbrakes. Apply the parking brake.

2. Shift to PARK (P) and, while still braking,restart the engine.

3. Shift back to a low gear, release the parkingbrake, and drive straight down.

4. If the engine will not start, get out andget help.

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Driving Across an InclineSooner or later, an off-road trail will probably goacross the incline of a hill. If this happens,you have to decide whether to try to drive acrossthe incline. Here are some things to consider:

• A hill that can be driven straight up or downmay be too steep to drive across. When yougo straight up or down a hill, the length of thewheel base — the distance from the frontwheels to the rear wheels — reduces thelikelihood the vehicle will tumble end over end.But when you drive across an incline, the muchmore narrow track width — the distancebetween the left and right wheels — may notprevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over.Also, driving across an incline puts more weighton the downhill wheels. This could cause adownhill slide or a rollover.

• Surface conditions can be a problem when youdrive across a hill. Loose gravel, muddy spots,or even wet grass can cause the tires to slipsideways, downhill. If the vehicle slipssideways, it can hit something that willtrip it — a rock, a rut, etc. — and roll over.

• Hidden obstacles can make the steepness ofthe incline even worse. If you drive across arock with the uphill wheels, or if the downhillwheels drop into a rut or depression, yourvehicle can tilt even more.

For reasons like these, you need to decidecarefully whether to try to drive across an incline.Just because the trail goes across the inclinedoes not mean you have to drive it. The lastvehicle to try it might have rolled over.

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Driving across an incline that is too steepwill make your vehicle roll over. You couldbe seriously injured or killed. If you haveany doubt about the steepness of theincline, do not drive across it. Find anotherroute instead.

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Q: What if I am driving across an incline thatis not too steep, but I hit some loosegravel and start to slide downhill.What should I do?

A: If you feel your vehicle starting to slidesideways, turn downhill. This should helpstraighten out the vehicle and prevent the sideslipping. However, a much better way toprevent this is to get out and “walk the course”so you know what the surface is like beforeyou drive it.

Stalling on an InclineIf your vehicle stalls when you are crossing anincline, be sure you, and any passengers, get outon the uphill side, even if the door there isharder to open. If you get out on the downhill sideand the vehicle starts to roll over, you will beright in its path.

If you have to walk down the slope, stay out of thepath the vehicle will take if it does roll over.

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Getting out on the downhill (low) side ofa vehicle stopped across an incline isdangerous. If the vehicle rolls over, youcould be crushed or killed. Always get outon the uphill (high) side of the vehicle andstay well clear of the rollover path.

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Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or IceWhen you drive in mud, snow, or sand, the wheelswill not get good traction. You cannot accelerateas quickly, turning is more difficult, and youwill need longer braking distances.

It is best to use a low gear when you are inmud —the deeper the mud, the lower the gear.In really deep mud, the idea is to keep your vehiclemoving so you do not get stuck.

When you drive on sand, you will sense a changein wheel traction. But it will depend upon howloosely packed the sand is. On loosely packedsand, such as on beaches or sand dunes, the tireswill tend to sink into the sand. This has an effecton steering, accelerating, and braking. Driveat a reduced speed and avoid sharp turnsor abrupt maneuvers.

Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tiretraction. On these surfaces, it is very easy to losecontrol. On wet ice, for example, the traction is sopoor that you will have difficulty accelerating. And ifyou do get moving, poor steering and difficultbraking can cause you to slide out of control.

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Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, or riverscan be dangerous. Underwater springs,currents under the ice, or sudden thawscan weaken the ice. Your vehicle couldfall through the ice and you and yourpassengers could drown. Drive yourvehicle on safe surfaces only.

Driving in WaterHeavy rain can mean flash flooding, and floodwaters demand extreme caution.

Find out how deep the water is before you drivethrough it. If it is deep enough to cover the wheelhubs, axles, or exhaust pipe, do not try it — youprobably will not get through. Also, water that deepcan damage the axle and other vehicle parts.

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If the water is not too deep, drive slowly through it.At faster speeds, water splashes on the ignitionsystem and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can alsooccur if you get the tailpipe under water. And,as long as the tailpipe is under water, you willnever be able to start the engine. When you gothrough water, remember that when the brakes getwet, it may take you longer to stop.

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Driving through rushing water can bedangerous. Deep water can sweep yourvehicle downstream and you and yourpassengers could drown. If it is onlyshallow water, it can still wash away theground from under your tires, and youcould lose traction and roll the vehicleover. Do not drive through rushing water.

See Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads on page 335for more information on driving through water.

After Off-Road DrivingRemove any brush or debris that has collected onthe underbody, chassis, or under the hood.These accumulations can be a fire hazard.

After operation in mud or sand, have the brakelinings cleaned and checked. These substancescan cause glazing and uneven braking. Check thebody structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires,and exhaust system for damage. Also, check thefuel lines and cooling system for any leakage.

Your vehicle will require more frequent servicedue to off-road use. Refer to the MaintenanceSchedule for additional information.

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Driving at NightNight driving is more dangerous than day driving.One reason is that some drivers are likely tobe impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with nightvision problems, or by fatigue.

Here are some tips on night driving.

• Drive defensively.

• Do not drink and drive.

• Adjust the inside rearview mirror to reduce theglare from headlamps behind you.

• Since you cannot see as well, you may needto slow down and keep more space betweenyou and other vehicles.

• Slow down, especially on higher speed roads.Your vehicle’s headlamps can light up only somuch road ahead.

• In remote areas, watch for animals.

• If you are tired, pull off the road in a safeplace and rest.

No one can see as well at night as in the daytime.But as we get older these differences increase.A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice asmuch light to see the same thing at night as a20-year-old.

What you do in the daytime can also affect yournight vision. For example, if you spend the day inbright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses.Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night.But if you are driving, do not wear sunglasses atnight. They may cut down on glare from headlamps,but they also make a lot of things invisible.

You can be temporarily blinded by approachingheadlamps. It can take a second or two, or evenseveral seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to thedark. When you are faced with severe glare, asfrom a driver who does not lower the high beams, ora vehicle with misaimed headlamps, slow down alittle. Avoid staring directly into the approachingheadlamps.

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Keep the windshield and all the glass on yourvehicle clean — inside and out. Glare at night ismade much worse by dirt on the glass. Eventhe inside of the glass can build up a film causedby dust. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle andflash more than clean glass would, making thepupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.

Remember that the headlamps light up far less of aroadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep youreyes moving; that way, it is easier to pick out dimlylighted objects. Just as the headlamps should bechecked regularly for proper aim, so should youreyes be examined regularly. Some drivers sufferfrom night blindness — the inability to see in dimlight — and are not even aware of it.

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads

Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On awet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn aswell because your tire-to-road traction is not asgood as on dry roads. And, if your tires do not havemuch tread left, you will get even less traction. It isalways wise to go slower and be cautious if rainstarts to fall while you are driving. The surface mayget wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned fordriving on dry pavement.

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The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even ifyour windshield wiper blades are in good shape, aheavy rain can make it harder to see road signs andtraffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of theroad, and even people walking.

It is wise to keep your wiping equipment in goodshape and keep your windshield washer fluidreservoir filled with washer fluid. Replace yourwindshield wiper inserts when they show signs ofstreaking or missing areas on the windshield, orwhen strips of rubber start to separate from theinserts.

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Wet brakes can cause accidents. They maynot work as well in a quick stop and maycause pulling to one side. You could losecontrol of the vehicle.

After driving through a large puddle ofwater or a car wash, apply your brake pedallightly until your brakes work normally.

Driving too fast through large water puddles oreven going through some car washes can causeproblems, too. The water may affect your brakes.Try to avoid puddles. But if you cannot, try to slowdown before you hit them.

HydroplaningHydroplaning is dangerous. So much water canbuild up under your tires that they can actually rideon the water. This can happen if the road is wetenough and you are going fast enough. When yourvehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contactwith the road.

Hydroplaning does not happen often. But it canif your tires do not have much tread or if thepressure in one or more is low. It can happen if alot of water is standing on the road. If you cansee reflections from trees, telephone poles,or other vehicles, and raindrops dimple the water’ssurface, there could be hydroplaning.

Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds.There just is not a hard and fast rule abouthydroplaning. The best advice is to slow downwhen it is raining.

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Driving Through Deep Standing WaterNotice: If you drive too quickly through deeppuddles or standing water, water can come inthrough your engine’s air intake and badlydamage your engine. Never drive through waterthat is slightly lower than the underbody of yourvehicle. If you cannot avoid deep puddles orstanding water, drive through them very slowly.

Driving Through Flowing Water

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Flowing or rushing water creates strongforces. If you try to drive through flowingwater, as you might at a low watercrossing, your vehicle can be carried away.As little as six inches of flowing water cancarry away a smaller vehicle. If thishappens, you and other vehicle occupantscould drown. Do not ignore police warningsigns, and otherwise be very cautiousabout trying to drive through flowing water.

Some Other Rainy Weather Tips• Besides slowing down, allow some extra

following distance. And be especiallycareful when you pass another vehicle.Allow yourself more clear room ahead, andbe prepared to have your view restrictedby road spray.

• Have good tires with proper tread depth.See Tires on page 439.

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City Driving

One of the biggest problems with city streets isthe amount of traffic on them. You will wantto watch out for what the other drivers are doingand pay attention to traffic signals.

Here are ways to increase your safety in citydriving:

• Know the best way to get to where you aregoing. Get a city map and plan your tripinto an unknown part of the city just as youwould for a cross-country trip.

• Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscrossmost large cities. You will save time andenergy. See Freeway Driving on page 339.

• Treat a green light as a warning signal.A traffic light is there because the corneris busy enough to need it. When a light turnsgreen, and just before you start to move,check both ways for vehicles that have notcleared the intersection or may be running thered light.

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Freeway Driving

Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways,parkways, expressways, turnpikes, orsuperhighways — are the safest of all roads.But they have their own special rules.

The most important advice on freeway driving is:Keep up with traffic and keep to the right.Drive at the same speed most of the other driversare driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaksa smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane ona freeway as a passing lane.

At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leadsto the freeway. If you have a clear view of thefreeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, youshould begin to check traffic. Try to determinewhere you expect to blend with the flow. Try tomerge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed.Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors, andglance over your shoulder as often as necessary.Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow.

Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speedto the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if itis slower. Stay in the right lane unless you wantto pass.

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Before changing lanes, check your mirrors.Then use your turn signal.

Just before you leave the lane, glance quicklyover your shoulder to make sure there is notanother vehicle in your blind spot.

Once you are moving on the freeway, makecertain you allow a reasonable following distance.Expect to move slightly slower at night.

When you want to leave the freeway, move to theproper lane well in advance. If you miss yourexit, do not, under any circumstances, stop andback up. Drive on to the next exit.

The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quitesharply. The exit speed is usually posted.

Reduce your speed according to yourspeedometer, not to your sense of motion.After driving for any distance at higher speeds,you may tend to think you are going slower thanyou actually are.

Before Leaving on a Long TripMake sure you are ready. Try to be well rested.If you must start when you are not fresh — such asafter a day’s work — do not plan to make toomany miles that first part of the journey. Wearcomfortable clothing and shoes you can easilydrive in.

Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep itserviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If itneeds service, have it done before starting out.Of course, you will find experienced and ableservice experts in GM dealerships all acrossNorth America. They will be ready and willing tohelp if you need it.

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Here are some things you can check before a trip:

• Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoirfull? Are all windows clean inside and outside?

• Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?

• Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have youchecked all levels?

• Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lensesclean?

• Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enoughfor long-distance driving? Are the tiresall inflated to the recommended pressure?

• Weather Forecasts: What is the weatheroutlook along your route? Should youdelay your trip a short time to avoid a majorstorm system?

• Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?

Highway HypnosisIs there actually such a condition as highwayhypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at thewheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack ofawareness, or whatever.

There is something about an easy stretch of roadwith the same scenery, along with the hum of thetires on the road, the drone of the engine, and therush of the wind against the vehicle that can makeyou sleepy. Do not let it happen to you! If it does,your vehicle can leave the road in less than asecond, and you could crash and be injured.

What can you do about highway hypnosis?First, be aware that it can happen.

Then here are some tips:• Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with

a comfortably cool interior.• Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead

and to the sides. Check your mirrors and yourinstruments frequently.

• If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest,service, or parking area and take a nap, getsome exercise, or both. For safety, treatdrowsiness on the highway as an emergency.

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Hill and Mountain Roads

Driving on steep hills or mountains is differentfrom driving in flat or rolling terrain.

If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you areplanning to visit there, here are some tips thatcan make your trips safer and more enjoyable.See Off-Road Driving on page 319 for informationabout driving off-road.

• Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check allfluid levels and also the brakes, tires, coolingsystem, and transmission. These parts canwork hard on mountain roads.

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If you do not shift down, your brakescould get so hot that they would not workwell. You would then have poor braking oreven none going down a hill. You couldcrash. Shift down to let your engine assistyour brakes on a steep downhill slope.

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Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or withthe ignition off is dangerous. Your brakeswill have to do all the work of slowingdown. They could get so hot that theywould not work well. You would then havepoor braking or even none going down ahill. You could crash. Always have yourengine running and your vehicle in gearwhen you go downhill.

• Know how to go down hills. The most importantthing to know is this: let your engine do some ofthe slowing down. Shift to a lower gear whenyou go down a steep or long hill.

• Know how to go uphill. You may want to shiftdown to a lower gear. The lower gears helpcool your engine and transmission, and you canclimb the hill better.

• Stay in your own lane when driving on two-laneroads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wideor cut across the center of the road. Drive atspeeds that let you stay in your own lane.

• As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. Therecould be something in your lane, like a stalledcar or an accident.

• You may see highway signs on mountains thatwarn of special problems. Examples are longgrades, passing or no-passing zones, a fallingrocks area, or winding roads. Be alert to theseand take appropriate action.

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Winter Driving

Here are some tips for winter driving:

• Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.

• You may want to put winter emergencysupplies in your vehicle.

Also see Tires on page 439.

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 reflective warningtriangles. And, if you will be driving under severeconditions, include a small bag of sand, apiece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags tohelp provide traction. Be sure you properlysecure these items in your vehicle.

Driving on Snow or IceMost of the time, those places where the tiresmeet the road probably have good traction.

However, if there is snow or ice between the tiresand the road, you can have a very slipperysituation. You will have a lot less traction, or grip,and will need to be very careful.

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What is the worst time for this? Wet ice. Very coldsnow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on.But wet ice can be even more trouble because itmay offer the least traction of all. You can getwet ice when it is about freezing, 32°F (0°C), andfreezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid drivingon wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there.

Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed,blowing, or loose snow — drive with caution.

Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragiletraction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheelswill spin and polish the surface under the tireseven more.

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves yourvehicle’s stability when you make a hard stopon a slippery road. Even though you have ABS,you will want to begin stopping sooner thanyou would on dry pavement. See Anti-Lock BrakeSystem (ABS) on page 307.

• Allow greater following distance on anyslippery road.

• Watch for slippery spots. The road might befine until you hit a spot that is covered withice. On an otherwise clear road, ice patchesmay appear in shaded areas where thesun cannot reach, such as around clumps oftrees, behind buildings, or under bridges.Sometimes the surface of a curve or anoverpass may remain icy when thesurrounding roads are clear. If you see apatch of ice ahead of you, brake before youare on it. Try not to brake while you areactually on the ice, and avoid sudden steeringmaneuvers.

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If You Are Caught in a BlizzardIf you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be ina serious situation. You should probably staywith your vehicle unless you know for sure that youare near help and you can hike through thesnow. Here are some things to do to summonhelp and keep yourself and your passengers safe:

• Turn on your hazard flashers.

• Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert policethat you have been stopped by the snow.

• Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket aroundyou. If you do not have blankets or extraclothing, make body insulators fromnewspapers, burlap bags, rags, floormats — anything you can wrap around yourselfor tuck under your clothing to keep warm. You can run the engine to keep warm, but be

careful.

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{CAUTION:

Snow can trap exhaust gases under yourvehicle. 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 mightnot know it is in your vehicle. Clear awaysnow from around the base of yourvehicle, especially any that is blockingyour exhaust pipe. And check aroundagain from time to time to be sure snowdoes not collect there.

Open a window just a little on the side ofthe vehicle that is away from the wind.This will help keep CO out.

Run your engine only as long as you must.This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make itgo a little faster than just idle. That is, push theaccelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heatthat you get and it keeps the battery charged.You will need a well-charged battery to restart thevehicle, and possibly for signaling later on withyour headlamps. Let the heater run for a while.

Then, shut the engine off and close the windowalmost all the way to preserve the heat. Startthe engine again and repeat this only when youfeel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do itas little as possible. Preserve the fuel as longas you can. To help keep warm, you can get outof the vehicle and do some fairly vigorousexercises every half hour or so until help comes.

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If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,Mud, Ice, or SnowIn order to free your vehicle when it is stuck,you will need to spin the wheels, but you do notwant to spin your wheels too fast. The methodknown as rocking can help you get out when youare stuck, but you must use caution.

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If you let your vehicle’s tires spin at highspeed, they can explode, and you or otherscould be injured. And, the transmission orother parts of the vehicle can overheat.That could cause an engine compartmentfire or other damage. When you are stuck,spin the wheels as little as possible. Do notspin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) asshown on the speedometer.

Notice: Spinning the wheels can destroyparts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If youspin the wheels too fast while shifting thetransmission back and forth, you can destroythe transmission.

For information about using tire chains on yourvehicle, see Tire Chains on page 461.

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It OutFirst, turn the steering wheel left and right. That willclear the area around the front wheels. If you havea four-wheel-drive vehicle, shift into Four-WheelHigh. Then shift back and forth betweenREVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning thewheels as little as possible. Release the acceleratorpedal while you shift, and press lightly on theaccelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear.By slowly spinning the wheels in the forward andreverse directions, you will cause a rocking motionthat may free your vehicle. If that does not get yourvehicle out after a few tries, it may need to be towedout. If your vehicle does need to be towed out, seeTowing Your Vehicle on page 354.

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Loading Your VehicleIt is very important to know how much weightyour vehicle can carry. This weight is called thevehicle capacity weight and includes the weight ofall occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installedoptions. Two labels on your vehicle show howmuch weight it was designed to carry, the Tireand Loading Information label and theCertification/Tire label.

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Do not load your vehicle any heavier thanthe Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR),or either the maximum front or rear GrossAxle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do,parts on your vehicle can break, and itcan change the way your vehicle handles.These could cause you to lose controland crash. Also, overloading can shortenthe life of your vehicle.

Tire and Loading Information Label

A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Informationlabel is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar).With the driver’s door open, you will find thelabel attached below the door lock post (striker).The tire and loading information label showsthe number of occupant seating positions (A),and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) inkilograms and pounds.

Label Example

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The Tire and Loading Information label also showsthe size of the original equipment tires (C) andthe recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D).For more information on tires and inflation seeTires on page 439 and Inflation - Tire Pressure onpage 447.

There is also important loading information on thevehicle Certification/Tire label. It tells you theGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) andthe Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for thefront and rear axle. See “Certification/Tire Label”later in this section.

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of

occupants and cargo should never exceedXXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard.

2. Determine the combined weight of the driverand passengers that will be riding in yourvehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight of the driverand passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.

4. The resulting figure equals the availableamount of cargo and luggage load capacity.For example, if the “XXX” amount equals1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbpassengers in your vehicle, the amount ofavailable cargo and luggage load capacity is650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).

5. Determine the combined weight of luggageand cargo being loaded on the vehicle.That weight may not safely exceed theavailable cargo and luggage load capacitycalculated in Step 4.

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the loadfrom your trailer will be transferred to yourvehicle. Consult this manual to determine howthis reduces the available cargo and luggageload capacity of your vehicle. See Towinga Trailer on page 362 for important informationon towing a trailer, towing safety rules andtrailering tips.

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Item Description Total

A Vehicle CapacityWeight for Example 1 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg)

BSubtractOccupant Weight150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 =

300 lbs (136 kg)

C Available Occupantand Cargo Weight = 700 lbs (317 kg)

Item Description Total

A Vehicle CapacityWeight for Example 2 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg)

BSubtractOccupant Weight150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 =

750 lbs (136 kg)

C Available CargoWeight = 250 lbs (113 kg)

Example 1 Example 2

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Item Description Total

A Vehicle CapacityWeight for Example 3 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg)

BSubtractOccupant Weight200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 =

1,000 lbs (453 kg)

C Available CargoWeight = 0 lbs (0 kg)

Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading informationlabel for specific information about your vehicle’scapacity weight and seating positions. Thecombined weight of the driver, passengers,and cargo should never exceed your vehicle’scapacity weight.

Your vehicle may have an electronically controlledair suspension system that automatically keepsyour vehicle level as you load and unload yourvehicle. See Electronically Controlled AirSuspension System on page 360 for additionalinformation.

Certification/Tire Label

A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label is foundon the rear edge of the driver’s door. The labelshows the size of your vehicle’s original tiresand the inflation pressures needed to obtainthe gross weight capacity of your vehicle.

Example 3

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This is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of thevehicle, all occupants, fuel, cargo, and trailertongue weight, if pulling a trailer.

The Certification/Tire label also tells you themaximum weights for the front and rear axles,called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To findout the actual loads on your front and rear axles,you need to go to a weigh station and weigh yourvehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Be sureto spread out your load equally on both sides of thecenterline.

Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or theGAWR for either the front or rear axle.

And, if you do have a heavy load, you shouldspread it out.

Similar appearing vehicles may have differentGVWRs and capacity weights. Please note yourvehicle’s Certification/Tire label or consultyour dealer for additional details.

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Do not load your vehicle any heavier thanthe Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR),or either the maximum front or rear GrossAxle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do,parts on your vehicle can break, and itcan change the way your vehicle handles.These could cause you to lose controland crash. Also, overloading can shortenthe life of your vehicle.

Using heavier suspension components to getadded durability might not change your vehicle’sweight ratings. Ask your dealer to help youload your vehicle the right way.

Notice: Overloading your vehicle may causedamage. Repairs would not be covered by yourwarranty. Do not overload your vehicle.

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If you put things inside your vehicle — likesuitcases, tools, packages, or anythingelse — they will go as fast as the vehicle goes.If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is acrash, they will keep going.

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Things you put inside your vehicle canstrike and injure people in a sudden stopor turn, or in a crash.

• Put things in the cargo area of yourvehicle. Try to spread the weightevenly.

• Never stack heavier things, likesuitcases, inside the vehicle so thatsome of them are above the tops ofthe seats.

• Do not leave an unsecured childrestraint in your vehicle.

• When you carry something inside thevehicle, secure it whenever you can.

• Do not leave a seat folded downunless you need to.

There is also important loading information foroff-road driving in this manual. See “Loading YourVehicle for Off-Road Driving” under Off-RoadDriving on page 319.

Adding a Snow Plow or SimilarEquipmentYour vehicle was neither designed nor intendedfor a snow plow.

Notice: Adding a snow plow or similarequipment to your vehicle can damage it, andthe repairs would not be covered by warranty.Do not install a snow plow or similarequipment on your vehicle.

TowingTowing Your VehicleConsult your dealer or a professional towingservice if you need to have your disabled vehicletowed. See Roadside Assistance Program onpage 532.

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If you want to tow your vehicle behind anothervehicle for recreational purposes (such as behinda motorhome), see “Recreational VehicleTowing” following.

Recreational Vehicle TowingRecreational vehicle towing means towing yourvehicle behind another vehicle – such as behind amotorhome. The two most common types ofrecreational vehicle towing are known as “dinghytowing” (towing your vehicle with all four wheelson the ground) and “dolly towing” (towingyour vehicle with two wheels on the ground andtwo wheels up on a device known as a “dolly”).

With the proper preparation and equipment, manyvehicles can be towed in these ways. See“Dinghy Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following.You may also need brakes for the vehiclebeing towed. See your dealer for additionaltrailering information.

Here are some important things to consider beforeyou do recreational vehicle towing:

• What’s the trailering capacity of the towingvehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehiclemanufacturer’s recommendations.

• How far will you tow? Some vehicles haverestrictions on how far and how long theycan be towed.

• Do you have the proper towing equipment?See your dealer or trailering professionalfor additional advice and equipmentrecommendations.

• Is your vehicle ready to be towed? Just asyou would prepare your vehicle for a longtrip, you’ll want to make sure your vehicle isprepared to be towed. See Before Leaving ona Long Trip on page 340.

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Dinghy TowingTwo-Wheel-Drive Vehicles

Notice: If you tow your vehicle with allfour wheels on the ground, the drivetraincomponents could be damaged. The repairswould not be covered by your warranty.Do not tow your vehicle with all four wheels onthe ground.

Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed withall four wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drivetransmissions have no provisions for internallubrication while being towed. To properly tow thesevehicles, they should be placed on a platformtrailer.

Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles

Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be dinghy towed ifyou follow the proper procedures. The transmissionhas no provisions for internal lubrication while beingtowed, so it is important that you follow all thesteps listed in this manual to dinghy tow yourfour-wheel-drive vehicle.

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Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle:

1. Shift the transmission to PARK (P).

2. Turn the engine off, but leave the ignition on.

3. Firmly set the parking brake.

4. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to thetow vehicle.

{CAUTION:

Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle’stransfer case into NEUTRAL can causeyour vehicle to roll even if the transmissionis in PARK (P). You or others could beinjured. Make sure the parking brake isfirmly set before you shift the transfer caseto NEUTRAL.

5. Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL (N).See Four-Wheel Drive on page 122 forthe proper procedure to select theNEUTRAL (N) position for your vehicle.

6. Release the parking brake only after thevehicle being towed is firmly attached tothe towing vehicle.

7. Turn the ignition off.

After towing, see “Shifting Out of Neutral” underFour-Wheel Drive on page 122.

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Dolly TowingFront Towing(Front Wheels Off the Ground)

Two-Wheel-Drive VehiclesNotice: If you tow a two-wheel-drive vehiclewith the rear wheels on the ground, thetransmission could be damaged. The repairswould not be covered by your warranty.Never tow your vehicle with the rear wheels onthe ground.

Four-Wheel-Drive VehiclesFour-wheel-drive vehicles can be dolly towed withthe rear wheels on the ground.

Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle:

1. Drive the vehicle onto the tow dolly.

2. Shift the automatic transmission to PARK (P).

3. Turn the engine off, but leave the ignition on.

4. Firmly set the parking brake.

5. Securely attach the vehicle being towed tothe dolly.

{CAUTION:

Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle’stransfer case into NEUTRAL can causeyour vehicle to roll even if the transmissionis in PARK (P). You or others could beinjured. Make sure the parking brake isfirmly set before you shift the transfer caseto NEUTRAL.

6. Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL (N).See Four-Wheel Drive on page 122 forthe proper procedure to select theNEUTRAL (N) position for your vehicle.

7. Release the parking brake only after thevehicle being towed is firmly attached tothe towing vehicle.

8. Turn the ignition off.After towing, see “Shifting Out of Neutral”under Four-Wheel Drive on page 122.

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Rear Towing(Rear Wheels Off the Ground)(Two-Wheel or Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles)

Use the following procedure to tow your vehiclefrom the rear:

1. Drive the vehicle onto the dolly.

2. Firmly set the parking brake. See ParkingBrake on page 126 for more information.

3. Shift the transmission in PARK (P).

4. Follow the dolly manufacturer’s instructions toattach and secure the vehicle being towed tothe dolly and then the loaded dolly to thetow vehicle. Use an adequate clamping deviceto ensure that the front wheels are lockedinto the straight position.

5. Release the parking brake only after thevehicle being towed is firmly attached tothe towing vehicle.

6. Turn the ignition to LOCK.If the tow vehicle will not be started or drivenfor six weeks or more, remove the batterycable from the negative terminal (post) of thebattery.

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Electronically Controlled AirSuspension SystemYour vehicle may be equipped with an electronicallycontrolled air suspension system that automaticallykeeps your vehicle level as you load and unload.The system includes a compressor, two heightsensors and two air springs supporting therear axle.

The system also has an internal clock to preventoverheating if the inflator is used for prolongedperiods. If the system overheats, all levelingfunction stops until the system cools down.During this time, the indicator light on the airinflator switch will be flashing.

The ignition has to be on for the system to inflate,in order to raise the vehicle to the standard rideheight after loading. The system can lowerthe vehicle to the standard ride height afterunloading with the ignition on and also for up to30 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.

You may hear the compressor operating when youload your vehicle, and periodically as the systemadjusts the vehicle to the standard ride height.

Load leveling will not function normally with theinflator hose attached to the inflator outlet. Removethe inflator hose from the outlet during loadingand unloading.

If the vehicle is parked for an extended period oftime, some bleed down of the suspension isnormal. Upon starting the vehicle, proper heightwill be achieved.

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Overload ProtectionThe air suspension system is equipped withoverload protection. Overload protection isdesigned to protect the air suspension system,and it is an indicator to the driver that the vehicleis overloaded. When the overload protectionmode is on, it will not allow damage to theair compressor. However, do not overload thevehicle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 349.

If the suspension remains at a low height, the rearaxle load has exceeded GAWR (Gross AxleWeight Rating). When the overload protectionmode is activated, the compressor operatesfor about 30 seconds to one minute without raisingthe vehicle depending on the amount of overload.This will continue each time the ignition isturned on until the rear axle load is reducedbelow GAWR.

Indicator LightThe indicator light on the inflator switch in the rearpassenger compartment also serves as anindicator for internal system error. If the indicatorlight is flashing without the load leveling functionor the inflator being active, turn off the ignition.The next day turn on the ignition and checkthe indicator light. The vehicle can be driven withthe light flashing, but if it is you should havethe vehicle serviced as soon as possible.

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Towing a Trailer

{CAUTION:

If you do not use the correct equipmentand drive properly, you can lose controlwhen you pull a trailer. For example, if thetrailer is too heavy, the brakes may notwork well — or even at all. You and yourpassengers could be seriously injured.Pull a trailer only if you have followed allthe steps in this section. Ask your dealerfor advice and information about towing atrailer with your vehicle.

Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly candamage your vehicle and result in costlyrepairs that would not be covered by yourwarranty. Always follow the instructions in thissection and check with your dealer for moreinformation about towing a trailer withyour vehicle.

To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle,you should read the information in “Weight ofthe Trailer” that appears later in this section.

Trailering is different than just driving your vehicleby itself. Trailering means changes in acceleration,braking, handling, durability and fuel economy.Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment,and it has to be used properly.

That’s the reason for this part. In it are manytime-tested, important trailering tips and safetyrules. Many of these are important for your safetyand that of your passengers. So please readthis section carefully before you pull a trailer.

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If You Do Decide To Pull A TrailerIf you do, here are some important points:

• There are many different laws, including speedlimit restrictions, having to do with trailering.Make sure your rig will be legal, not only whereyou live but also where you’ll be driving. A goodsource for this information can be state orprovincial police.

• Consider using a sway control. See “Hitches”later in this section.

• Don’t tow a trailer at all during the first500 miles (800 km) your new vehicle is driven.Your engine, axle or other parts could bedamaged.

• Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) thatyou tow a trailer, don’t drive over 50 mph(80 km/h) and don’t make starts at full throttle.This helps your engine and other parts of yourvehicle wear in at the heavier loads.

• You can tow in DRIVE (D). You may want toshift the transmission to THIRD (3) or, ifnecessary, a lower gear selection if thetransmission shifts too often (e.g., under heavyloads and/or hilly conditions).

Three important considerations have to do withweight:

• the weight of the trailer,

• the weight of the trailer tongue

• and the weight on your vehicle’s tires.

Weight of the TrailerHow heavy can a trailer safely be?

It depends on how you plan to use your rig.For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outsidetemperature and how much your vehicle is usedto pull a trailer are all important. It can also dependon any special equipment that you have on yourvehicle, and the amount of tongue weight thevehicle can carry. See “Weight of the TrailerTongue” later in this section for more information.

Maximum trailer weight is calculated assumingonly the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has allthe required trailering equipment. The weightof additional optional equipment, passengers andcargo in the tow vehicle must be subtractedfrom the maximum trailer weight.

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Look in the following chart to find the maximum trailer weight for your vehicle.

Vehicle Axle Ratio Max.Trailer Wt. *GCWR

2WD Envoy (L6 Engine)

3.42 5,300 lbs. (2 404 kg) 10,000 lbs. (4 536 kg)

3.73 5,800 lbs. (2 631 kg) 10,500 lbs. (4 763 kg)

4.10 6,300 lbs. (2 858 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 990 kg)

2WD Envoy (V8 Engine)3.42 6,100 lbs. (2 767 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 990 kg)

3.73 6,600 lbs (2 994 kg) 11,500 lbs (5 216 kg)

4WD Envoy (L6 Engine)

3.42 5,200 lbs. (2 359 kg) 10,000 lbs. (4 536 kg)

3.73 5,700 lbs. (2 858 kg) 10,500 lbs. (4 763 kg)

4.10 6,200 lbs. (2 812 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 990 kg)

4WD Envoy (V8 Engine)3.42 6,000 lbs. (2 721 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 990 kg)

3.73 6,500 lbs (2 948 kg) 11,500 lbs. (5 216 kg)

*The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loadedvehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversion. The GCWR for yourvehicle should not be exceeded.

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You can ask your dealer for our traileringinformation or advice, or you can write us at theaddress listed in your Warranty and OwnerAssistance Information Booklet.

In Canada, write to:

General Motors of Canada LimitedCustomer Communication Centre, 163-0051908 Colonel Sam DriveOshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

Weight of the Trailer TongueThe tongue load (A) of any trailer is an importantweight to measure because it affects the totalor gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross VehicleWeight (GVW) includes the curb weight of thevehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, andthe people who will be riding in the vehicle. If youhave a lot of options, equipment, passengersor cargo in your vehicle, it will reduce the tongueweight your vehicle can carry, which will alsoreduce the trailer weight your vehicle can tow.

And if you will tow a trailer, you must add thetongue load to the GVW because your vehicle willbe carrying that weight, too. See Loading YourVehicle for more information about your vehicle’smaximum load capacity.

The trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percentto 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B),up to a maximum of 400 lbs (181 kg) with aweight carrying hitch. The trailer tongue weight (A)should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the totalloaded trailer weight (A), up to a maximumof 900 lbs (408 kg) for a weight distributing hitch.

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Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongueweight for your vehicle. Choose the shortest hitchextension that will position the hitch ball closestto the vehicle. This will help reduce the effectof trailer tongue weight on the rear axle.

After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailerand then the tongue, separately, to see if theweights are proper. If they aren’t, you may be ableto get them right simply by moving some itemsaround in the trailer.

Trailering may be limited by the vehicle’s ability tocarry tongue weight. Tongue weight cannot causethe vehicle to exceed the GVWR (Gross VehicleWeight Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear GrossAxle Weight Rating). The effect of additional weightmay reduce your trailering capacity more thanthe total of the additional weight.

Consider the following example:

A vehicle model base weight is 5,500 lbs(2 495 kg); 2,800 lbs (1 270 kg) at the front axleand 2,700 lbs (1 225 kg) at the rear axle. It has aGVWR of 7,200 lbs (3 266 kg), a RGAWR of4,000 lbs (1 814 kg) and a GCWR (GrossCombination Weight Rating) of 14,000 lbs(6 350 kg). The trailer rating should be:

You can expect tongue weight to be at least10 percent of trailer weight (850 lbs (386 kg)) andbecause the weight is applied well behind therear axle, the effect on the rear axle will be greaterthan just the weight itself, as much as 1.5 timesas much. The weight at the rear axle couldbe 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 thetotal to 3,975 lbs (1 803 kg).

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This is very close to, but within the limit forRGAWR as well. The vehicle is set to trailer up to8,500 lbs (3 856 kg).

But let’s say your specific vehicle is equipped withsome of the latest options and you have a frontseat passenger and two rear seat passengers withsome luggage and gear in the vehicle as well.You may add 300 lbs (136 kg) to the front axleweight and 400 lbs (181 kg) to the rear axleweight. Your vehicle now weighs:

Weight is still below 7,200 lbs (3 266 kg) and youmay think that you should subtract 700 additionalpounds (318 kg) from your trailering capacityto stay within GCWR limits. Your maximum trailer

would only be 7,800 lbs (3 538 kg). You may gofurther and think you must limit tongue weightto less than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) to avoid exceedingGVWR. But, you must still consider the effecton the rear axle. Because your rear axle nowweighs 3,100 lbs (1 406 kg), you can onlyput 900 lbs (408 kg) on the rear axle withoutexceeding RGAWR. The effect of tongue weight isabout 1.5 times the actual weight. Dividing the900 lbs (408 kg) by 1.5 leaves you with being ableto handle only 600 lbs (272 kg) of tongue weight.Since tongue weight is usually at least 10 percentof total loaded trailer weight, you can expectthat the largest trailer your vehicle can properlyhandle is 6,000 lbs (2 721 kg).

It is important that you make sure your vehicledoes not exceed any of its ratings — GCWR,GVWR, RGAWR, Maximum Trailer Ratingor Tongue Weight. The only way to be sure youare not exceeding any of these ratings is to weighyour vehicle and trailer.

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Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s TiresBe sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to theupper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numberson the Certification label at the rear edge of thedriver’s door or see Loading Your Vehicle for moreinformation. Then, be sure you don’t go over theGVW limit for your vehicle, or the GAWR, includingthe weight of the trailer tongue. If you use aweight distributing hitch, make sure you don’t goover the rear axle limit before you apply the weightdistribution spring bars.

HitchesIt’s important to have the correct hitch equipment.Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roadsare a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch.

Weight Distributing Hitches and WeightCarrying Hitches

When using a weight-distributing hitch, the hitchmust be adjusted so the distance (A) remainsthe same both before and after coupling the trailerto the tow vehicle.

If you use a step-bumper hitch, the bumper couldbe damaged in sharp turns. Make sure there isample room when turning to avoid contact betweenthe trailer and the bumper.

(A) Body to Ground Distance, (B) Front of Vehicle

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If you will be pulling a trailer that, when loaded,will weigh more than 5,000 lbs (2 270 kg) be sureto use a properly mounted weight-distributinghitch and sway control of the proper size.This equipment is very important for proper vehicleloading and good handling when driving. Alwaysuse a sway control if the trailer will weighmore than these limits. You can ask a hitch dealerabout sway controls.

Safety ChainsYou should always attach chains between yourvehicle and your trailer. Cross the safetychains under the tongue of the trailer to helpprevent the tongue from contacting the road if itbecomes separated from the hitch.

Instructions about safety chains may be providedby the hitch manufacturer or by the trailermanufacturer. Follow the manufacturer’srecommendation for attaching safety chains anddo not attach them to the bumper. Always leavejust enough slack so you can turn with your rig.Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.

Trailer BrakesIf your trailer weighs more than 1,500 lbs. (680 kg)loaded, then it needs its own brakes — andthey must be adequate. Be sure to read and followthe instructions for the trailer brakes so you’ll beable to install, adjust and maintain them properly.

Your trailer’s brake system can tap into thevehicle’s hydraulic brake system only if:

• The trailer parts can withstand 3,000 psi(20 650 kPa) of pressure.

• The trailer’s brake system will use less than0.02 cubic inch (0.3 cc) of fluid from yourvehicle’s master cylinder. Otherwise,both braking systems won’t work well.You could even lose your brakes.

If everything checks out this far, then make thebrake fluid tap at the port on the master cylinderthat sends fluid to the rear brakes. But don’tuse copper tubing for this. If you do, it will bendand finally break off. Use steel brake tubing.

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Driving with a Trailer

{CAUTION:

If you have a rear-most window open andyou pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbonmonoxide (CO) could come into yourvehicle. You can not see or smell CO. It cancause unconsciousness or death. SeeEngine Exhaust on page 131. To maximizeyour safety when towing a trailer:

• Have your exhaust system inspectedfor leaks, and make necessary repairsbefore starting on your trip.

• Keep the rear-most windows closed.• If exhaust does come into your vehicle

through a window in the rear or anotheropening, drive with your front, mainheating or cooling system on and withthe fan on any speed. This will bringfresh, outside air into your vehicle.

CAUTION: (Continued)

CAUTION: (Continued)

Do not use the climate control setting formaximum air because it only recirculatesthe air inside your vehicle. See DualClimate Control System on page 186.

Towing a trailer requires a certain amount ofexperience. Before setting out for the open road,you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaintyourself with the feel of handling and braking withthe added weight of the trailer. And alwayskeep in mind that the vehicle you are driving isnow a good deal longer and not nearly asresponsive as your vehicle is by itself.

Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts andattachments, safety chains, electrical connection,lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailerhas electric brakes, start your vehicle andtrailer moving and then apply the trailer brakecontroller by hand to be sure the brakes areworking. This lets you check your electricalconnection at the same time.

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During your trip, check occasionally to be surethat the load is secure, and that the lamps and anytrailer brakes are still working.

Following DistanceStay at least twice as far behind the vehicle aheadas you would when driving your vehicle withouta trailer. This can help you avoid situationsthat require heavy braking and sudden turns.

PassingYou’ll need more passing distance up ahead whenyou’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re agood deal longer, you’ll need to go much fartherbeyond the passed vehicle before you canreturn to your lane.

Backing UpHold the bottom of the steering wheel withone hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, justmove that hand to the left. To move the trailerto the right, move your hand to the right. Alwaysback up slowly and, if possible, have someoneguide you.

Making TurnsNotice: Making very sharp turns whiletrailering could cause the trailer to come incontact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could bedamaged. Avoid making very sharp turnswhile trailering.

When you’re turning with a trailer, make widerturns than normal. Do this so your trailerwon’t strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs,trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or suddenmaneuvers. Signal well in advance.

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Turn Signals When Towing a TrailerThe arrows on your instrument panel willflash whenever you signal a turn or lane change.Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will alsoflash, telling other drivers you’re about toturn, change lanes or stop.

When towing a trailer, the arrows on yourinstrument panel will flash for turns even if thebulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you maythink drivers behind you are seeing your signalwhen they are not. It’s important to checkoccasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs arestill working.

Driving On GradesReduce speed and shift to a lower gear beforeyou start down a long or steep downgrade. If youdon’t shift down, you might have to use yourbrakes so much that they would get hot and nolonger work well.

You can tow in DRIVE (D). You may want to shiftthe transmission to THIRD (3) or a lower gear,under heavy loads or hilly conditions.

When towing at high altitude on steep uphillgrades, consider the following: Engine coolant willboil at a lower temperature than at normalaltitudes. If you turn your engine off immediatelyafter towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades,your vehicle may show signs similar to engineoverheating. To avoid this, let the engine run whileparked (preferably on level ground) with theautomatic transmission in PARK (P) for a fewminutes before turning the engine off. If you do getthe overheat warning, see Engine Overheatingon page 408.

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Parking on Hills

{CAUTION:

You really should not park your vehicle,with a trailer attached, on a hill. If somethinggoes wrong, your rig could start to move.People can be injured, and both yourvehicle and the trailer can be damaged.

But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill,here’s how to do it:1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into

PARK (P) yet. When parking uphill, turn yourwheels away from the curb. When parkingdownhill, turn your wheels into the curb.

2. Have someone place chocks under the trailerwheels.

3. When the wheel chocks are in place, releasethe regular brakes until the chocks absorbthe load.

4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply yourparking brake, and then shift into PARK (P).

5. Release the regular brakes.

{CAUTION:

It can be dangerous to get out of yourvehicle if the shift lever is not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehicle can roll.

If you have left the engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. You or otherscould be injured. To be sure your vehiclewill not move, even when you are on fairlylevel ground, use the steps that follow.

Always put the shift lever fully in PARK (P)with the parking brake firmly set.

If the transfer case on four-wheel drivevehicles is in NEUTRAL, your vehicle willbe free to roll, even if your shift lever is inPARK (P). So, be sure the transfer case isin a drive gear — not in NEUTRAL.

See Four-Wheel Drive on page 122.

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When You Are Ready to Leave AfterParking on a Hill1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal

down while you:

• start your engine,

• shift into a gear, and

• release the parking brake.

2. Let up on the brake pedal.

3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of thechocks.

4. Stop and have someone pick up and storethe chocks.

Maintenance When Trailer TowingYour vehicle will need service more often whenyou’re pulling a trailer. See the MaintenanceSchedule for more on this. Things that areespecially important in trailer operation areautomatic transmission fluid (don’t overfill), engineoil, axle lubricant, belt(s), cooling system andbrake system. Each of these is covered inthis manual, and the Index will help you find themquickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea toreview these sections before you start your trip.

Check periodically to see that all hitch nutsand bolts are tight.

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Trailer Wiring Harness

Your vehicle may be equipped with the seven-wiretrailer towing harness. This harness has aseven-pin universal heavy-duty trailer connector(if equipped with the trailering package) that isattached to a bracket on the hitch platform. If yourvehicle is not equipped with the heavy-duty trailerconnector, you may purchase one from your dealer.

The seven-wire harness contains the followingtrailer circuits:

• Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal

• Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal

• Brown: Running Lamps

• White: Ground

• Light Green: Back-up Lamps

• Red: Battery Feed

• Dark Blue: Electric Brakes

If you need to tow a light-duty trailer with astandard four-way round pin connector, an adapterconnector is available from your dealer.

If you are charging a remote (non-vehicle) battery,turn on the headlamps to boost the vehiclesystem voltage and properly charge the battery.

Your vehicle may also be equipped with wiring foran electric trailer brake controller. These wiresare located inside the vehicle on the driver’s sideunder the instrument panel. These wires shouldbe connected to an electric trailer brake controllerby your dealer or a qualified service center.

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✍ NOTES

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Service ........................................................ 380Accessories and Modifications ................... 380California Proposition 65 Warning .............. 381Doing Your Own Service Work .................. 381Adding Equipment to the Outside of

Your Vehicle .......................................... 382Fuel ............................................................. 382

Gasoline Octane ........................................ 382Gasoline Specifications .............................. 383California Fuel ........................................... 383Additives ................................................... 383Fuels in Foreign Countries ........................ 384Filling the Tank ......................................... 385Filling a Portable Fuel Container ............... 387

Checking Things Under the Hood .............. 388Hood Release ........................................... 388Engine Compartment Overview .................. 390Engine Oil ................................................. 394Engine Oil Life System .............................. 398Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ............................ 400Automatic Transmission Fluid .................... 401Engine Coolant .......................................... 405

Radiator Pressure Cap .............................. 408Engine Overheating ................................... 408Cooling System ......................................... 411Engine Fan Noise ..................................... 416Power Steering Fluid ................................. 417Windshield Washer Fluid ........................... 418Brakes ...................................................... 419Battery ...................................................... 422Jump Starting ............................................ 423

Rear Axle .................................................... 428Four-Wheel Drive ........................................ 428Front Axle ................................................... 429Bulb Replacement ....................................... 430

Halogen Bulbs ........................................... 430Headlamps ................................................ 431Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and

Parking Lamps ....................................... 432Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ...... 432Back-Up Lamps ......................................... 434License Plate Lamp ................................... 435Replacement Bulbs ................................... 435

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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ....... 436Tires ............................................................ 439

Tire Sidewall Labeling ............................... 440Tire Terminology and Definitions ............... 444Inflation - Tire Pressure ............................. 447Tire Pressure Monitor System ................... 448Tire Inspection and Rotation ...................... 453When It Is Time for New Tires .................. 455Buying New Tires ...................................... 455Different Size Tires and Wheels ................ 457Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..................... 458Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............ 459Wheel Replacement .................................. 460Tire Chains ............................................... 461Accessory Inflator ...................................... 462If a Tire Goes Flat .................................... 464Changing a Flat Tire ................................. 465Removing the Spare Tire and Tools .......... 466Removing the Flat Tire and Installing

the Spare Tire ....................................... 469Secondary Latch System ........................... 475Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...... 478Spare Tire ................................................. 481

Appearance Care ........................................ 482Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .......... 482Fabric/Carpet ............................................. 483Leather ...................................................... 484Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other

Plastic Surfaces ..................................... 485Care of Safety Belts .................................. 485Weatherstrips ............................................ 485Washing Your Vehicle ............................... 486Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................ 486Finish Care ............................................... 486Windshield, Backglass, and

Wiper Blades ......................................... 487Aluminum Wheels ...................................... 488Tires ......................................................... 488Sheet Metal Damage ................................. 489Finish Damage .......................................... 489Underbody Maintenance ............................ 489Chemical Paint Spotting ............................ 489Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ............ 490

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Vehicle Identification .................................. 491Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ........... 491Service Parts Identification Label ............... 491

Electrical System ........................................ 492Add-On Electrical Equipment ..................... 492Headlamps ................................................ 492Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................ 492

Power Windows and Other PowerOptions .................................................. 492

Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 493Engine Compartment Fuse Block ............... 493Rear Underseat Fuse Block ....................... 499

Capacities and Specifications .................... 502

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ServiceYour dealer knows your vehicle best and wantsyou to be happy with it. We hope you will goto your dealer for all your service needs. You willget genuine GM parts and GM-trained andsupported service people.

We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicleall GM. Genuine GM parts have one of thesemarks:

Accessories and ModificationsWhen you add non-GM accessories to your vehiclethey can affect your vehicle’s performance andsafety, including such things as, airbags, braking,stability, ride and handling, emissions systems,aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systemslike anti-lock brakes, traction control andstability control. Some of these accessories mayeven cause malfunction or damage not covered bywarranty.

GM Accessories are designed to complement andfunction with other systems on your vehicle.Your GM dealer can accessorize your vehicleusing genuine GM Accessories. When you go toyour GM dealer and ask for GM Accessories,you will know that GM-trained and supportedservice technicians will perform the work usinggenuine GM Accessories.

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California Proposition 65 WarningMost motor vehicles, including this one, containand/or emit chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer and birth defects orother reproductive harm. Engine exhaust,many parts and systems (including some insidethe vehicle), many fluids, and some componentwear by-products contain and/or emit thesechemicals.

Doing Your Own Service Work

{CAUTION:

You can be injured and your vehicle couldbe damaged if you try to do service workon a vehicle without knowing enoughabout it.

• Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,experience, the proper replacementparts, and tools before you attempt anyvehicle maintenance task.

• Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts,and other fasteners. English and metricfasteners can be easily confused. If youuse the wrong fasteners, parts can laterbreak or fall off. You could be hurt.

If you want to do some of your own service work,you will want to use the proper service manual.It tells you much more about how to service yourvehicle than this manual can. To order theproper service manual, see Service PublicationsOrdering Information on page 545.

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Your vehicle has an airbag system. Beforeattempting to do your own service work, seeServicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle onpage 88.

You should keep a record with all parts receiptsand list the mileage and the date of any servicework you perform. See Maintenance Recordon page 521.

Adding Equipment to the Outside ofYour VehicleThings you might add to the outside of yourvehicle can affect the airflow around it. This maycause wind noise and affect windshield washerperformance. Check with your dealer beforeadding equipment to the outside of your vehicle.

FuelUse of the recommended fuel is an important partof the proper maintenance of your vehicle. Tohelp keep your engine clean and maintain optimumvehicle performance, GM recommends the useof gasoline advertised as TOP TIER DetergentGasoline.

Gasoline OctaneUse regular unleaded gasoline with a postedoctane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane ratingis less than 87, you may notice an audibleknocking noise when you drive, commonly referredto as spark knock. If this occurs, use a gasolinerated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible.If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane orhigher and you hear heavy knocking, your engineneeds service.

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Gasoline SpecificationsAt a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTMspecification D 4814 in the United States orCAN/CGSB-3.5 in Canada. Some gasolines maycontain an octane-enhancing additive calledmethylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl(MMT). General Motors recommends against theuse of gasolines containing MMT. See Additiveson page 383 for additional information.

California FuelIf your vehicle is certified to meet CaliforniaEmissions Standards, it is designed to operate onfuels that meet California specifications. See theunderhood emission control label. If this fuel is notavailable in states adopting California emissionsstandards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily onfuels meeting federal specifications, but emissioncontrol system performance may be affected. Themalfunction indicator lamp may turn on and yourvehicle may fail a smog-check test. See MalfunctionIndicator Lamp on page 210. If this occurs, return toyour authorized GM dealer for diagnosis. If it isdetermined that the condition is caused by the typeof fuel used, repairs may not be covered by yourwarranty.

AdditivesTo provide cleaner air, all gasolines in theUnited States are now required to contain additivesthat will help prevent engine and fuel systemdeposits from forming, allowing your emissioncontrol system to work properly. In most cases,you should not have to add anything to your fuel.However, some gasolines contain only theminimum amount of additive required to meetU.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations.To help keep fuel injectors and intake valvesclean, or if your vehicle experiences problems dueto dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline thatis advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.Also, your GM dealer has additives that willhelp correct and prevent most deposit-relatedproblems.

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Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethersand ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may beavailable in your area. General Motorsrecommends that you use these gasolines if theycomply with the specifications described earlier.However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuelscontaining more than 10% ethanol must not beused in vehicles that were not designed forthose fuels.

Notice: Your vehicle was not designed forfuel that contains methanol. Do not usefuel containing methanol. It can corrode metalparts in your fuel system and also damagethe plastic and rubber parts. That damagewould not be covered under your warranty.

Some gasolines that are not reformulated for lowemissions may contain an octane-enhancingadditive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganesetricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where youbuy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT.General Motors recommends against the use ofsuch gasolines.

Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of sparkplugs and the performance of the emissioncontrol system may be affected. The malfunctionindicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs,return to your authorized GM dealer for service.

Fuels in Foreign CountriesIf you plan on driving in another country outsidethe United States or Canada, the proper fuel maybe hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline orany other fuel not recommended in the previoustext on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use ofimproper fuel would not be covered by yourwarranty.

To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, orcontact a major oil company that does businessin the country where you will be driving.

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Filling the Tank

{CAUTION:

Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel firecan cause bad injuries. To help avoidinjuries to you and others, read and followall the instructions on the pump island.Turn off your engine when you arerefueling. Do not smoke if you are nearfuel or refueling your vehicle. Keepsparks, flames, and smoking materialsaway from fuel. Do not leave the fuelpump unattended when refueling yourvehicle. This is against the law in someplaces. Keep children away from the fuelpump; never let children pump fuel.

The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hingedfuel door on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowlycounterclockwise.

While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap fromthe hook on the fuel door.

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{CAUTION:

If you spill fuel and then somethingignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuelcan spray out on you if you open the fuelcap too quickly. This spray can happen ifyour tank is nearly full, and is more likelyin hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowlyand wait for any hiss noise to stop. Thenunscrew the cap all the way.

Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overfillthe tank and wait a few seconds after you havefinished pumping before removing the nozzle.Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soonas possible. See Washing Your Vehicle onpage 486.

When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise untilit clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed.The diagnostic system can determine if the fuelcap has been left off or improperly installed.This would allow fuel to evaporate into theatmosphere. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp onpage 210.

There may also be a light that comes on in theinstrument panel to let you know if your gas cap isnot properly installed. See Check Gas CapLight on page 217 for more information.

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{CAUTION:

If a fire starts while you are refueling, donot remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow offuel by shutting off the pump or bynotifying the station attendant. Leave thearea immediately.

Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure toget the right type. Your dealer can get onefor you. If you get the wrong type, it may notfit properly. This may cause your malfunctionindicator lamp to light and may damageyour fuel tank and emissions system. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 210.

Filling a Portable Fuel Container

{CAUTION:

Never fill a portable fuel container while itis in your vehicle. Static electricitydischarge from the container can ignite thegasoline vapor. You can be badly burnedand your vehicle damaged if this occurs.To help avoid injury to you and others:

• Dispense gasoline only into approvedcontainers.

• Do not fill a container while it is inside avehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickupbed, or on any surface other than theground.

• Bring the fill nozzle in contact with theinside of the fill opening beforeoperating the nozzle. Contact shouldbe maintained until the filling iscomplete.

• Do not smoke while pumping gasoline.

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Checking Things Underthe Hood

{CAUTION:

Things that burn can get on hot engineparts and start a fire. These includeliquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid,windshield washer and other fluids, andplastic or rubber. You or others could beburned. Be careful not to drop or spillthings that will burn onto a hot engine.

Hood Release1. To open the hood,

first pull the handlewith this symbolon it. It is locatedinside the vehicleunder the instrumentpanel on thedriver’s side.

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2. Then go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the secondary hood release.

3. Lift the hood, release the prop rod from itsretainer and put the prop rod into the slot inthe hood.

Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler capsare on properly. Then lift the hood to relievepressure on the prop rod. Remove the prop rodfrom its slot in the hood and return the prop to itsretainer. Lower the hood 6 to 8 inches (15 to20 cm) above the vehicle and release it to latchfully. Check to make sure the hood is closedand repeat the process if necessary.

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Engine Compartment OverviewWhen you open the hood on the 4.2L L6 engine, here is what you will see:

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A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine AirCleaner/Filter on page 400.

B. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See CoolingSystem on page 411.

C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See“Adding Washer Fluid” under WindshieldWasher Fluid on page 418.

D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See PowerSteering Fluid on page 417.

E. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (Out ofView). See “Checking the Fluid Level” underAutomatic Transmission Fluid on page 401.

F. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”under Engine Oil on page 394.

G. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator PressureCap on page 408.

H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add EngineOil” under Engine Oil on page 394.

I. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Marked GND).See Jump Starting on page 423.

J. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “BrakeFluid” under Brakes on page 419.

K. Battery. See Battery on page 422.L. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. See Engine

Compartment Fuse Block on page 493.

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When you open the hood on the 5.3L V8 engine, here is what you will see:

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A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See CoolingSystem on page 411.

B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine AirCleaner/Filter on page 400.

C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See“Adding Washer Fluid” under WindshieldWasher Fluid on page 418.

D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”under Engine Oil on page 394.

E. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick. See“Checking the Fluid Level” under AutomaticTransmission Fluid on page 401.

F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add EngineOil” under Engine Oil on page 394.

G. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator PressureCap on page 408.

H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Marked GND).See Jump Starting on page 423.

I. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See PowerSteering Fluid on page 417.

J. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “BrakeFluid” under Brakes on page 419.

K. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. See EngineCompartment Fuse Block on page 493.

L. Battery. See Battery on page 422.

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Engine Oil

Checking Engine OilIt is a good idea to check the engine oil every timeyou get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading,the oil must be warm and the vehicle must beon level ground.

The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.See Engine Compartment Overview on page 390for the location of the engine oil dipstick.

1. Turn off the engine and give the oil severalminutes to drain back into the oil pan. If youdo not do this, the oil dipstick might notshow the actual level.

2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a papertowel or cloth, then push it back in all theway. Remove it again, keeping the tip down,and check the level.

When to Add Engine Oil

L6 Engine

V8 Engine

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If the oil is below the L mark for the L6 engine orthe cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstickfor the V8 engine, you will need to add at least onequart/liter of oil. But you must use the right kind.This section explains what kind of oil to use.For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacitiesand Specifications on page 502.

Notice: Do not add too much oil. If the enginehas so much oil that the oil level gets abovethe cross-hatched area (F) that shows theproper operating range for the L6 engine orabove the cross-hatched area for theV8 engine, the engine could be damaged.

See EngineCompartment Overviewon page 390 for thelocation of the engine oilfill cap.

Be sure to add enough oil to put the levelsomewhere in the proper operating range.Push the dipstick all the way back in when youare through.

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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things:

• GM6094M

Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meetingGM Standard GM6094M. You should look forand use only an oil that meets GM StandardGM6094M.

• SAE 5W-30

As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 isbest for your vehicle.These numbers on an oil container show itsviscosity, or thickness. Do not use otherviscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50.

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Oils meeting theserequirements shouldalso have the starburstsymbol on thecontainer. This symbolindicates that the oilhas been certified by theAmerican PetroleumInstitute (API).

You should look for this information on the oilcontainer, and use only those oils that areidentified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M andhave the starburst symbol on the front of the oilcontainer.

Notice: Use only engine oil identified asmeeting GM Standard GM6094M and showingthe American Petroleum Institute CertifiedFor Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failureto use the recommended oil can result inengine damage not covered by your warranty.

GM Goodwrench® oil meets all the requirementsfor your vehicle.

If you are in an area of extreme cold, where thetemperature falls below −20°F (−29°C), it isrecommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. Both willprovide easier cold starting and better protectionfor the engine at extremely low temperatures.

Engine Oil AdditivesDo not add anything to the oil. The recommendedoils with the starburst symbol that meet GMStandard GM6094M are all you will need for goodperformance and engine protection.

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Engine Oil Life System

When to Change Engine OilYour vehicle has a computer system that lets youknow when to change the engine oil and filter.This is based on engine revolutions and enginetemperature, and not on mileage. Based on drivingconditions, the mileage at which an oil changewill be indicated can vary considerably. For the oillife system to work properly, you must reset thesystem every time the oil is changed.

When the system has calculated that oil life hasbeen diminished, it will indicate that an oil change isnecessary. A change engine oil light will come on,and, if your vehicle has a Driver Information Center(DIC), a CHANGE ENGINE OIL message willcome. See Change Engine Oil Light on page 214and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 222.Change your oil as soon as possible within the next600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you aredriving under the best conditions, the oil life systemmay not indicate that an oil change is necessary forover a year. However, the engine oil and filter mustbe changed at least once a year and at this time thesystem must be reset.

Your dealer has GM-trained people who willperform this work using genuine GM parts and resetthe system. It is also important to check the oilregularly and keep it at the proper level.

If the system is ever reset accidentally, you mustchange your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km)since the last oil change. Remember to reset theoil life system whenever the oil is changed.

How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystemThe Engine Oil Life System calculates when tochange your engine oil and filter based on vehicleuse. Anytime your oil is changed, reset thesystem so it can calculate when the next oilchange is required. If a situation occurs where youchange your oil prior to a change engine oil lightor CHANGE ENGINE OIL message beingturned on, reset the system.

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To reset the Engine Oil Life System, do thefollowing:

1. Turn the ignition key to RUN with theengine off.

2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedalslowly three times within five seconds.The change engine oil light will flash while thesystem is resetting.

3. When the light stops flashing, turn the keyto LOCK.

If the light/message comes back on when youstart the vehicle, the engine oil life system has notreset. Repeat the procedure.

What to Do with Used OilUsed engine oil contains certain elements that maybe unhealthy for your skin and could even causecancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for verylong. Clean your skin and nails with soap andwater, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properlydispose of clothing or rags containing used engineoil. See the manufacturer’s warnings about the useand disposal of oil products.

Used oil can be a threat to the environment. If youchange your own oil, be sure to drain all the oilfrom the filter before disposal. Never dispose of oilby putting it in the trash, pouring it on theground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies ofwater. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a placethat collects used oil. If you have a problemproperly disposing of your used oil, ask yourdealer, a service station, or a local recycling centerfor help.

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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

See EngineCompartment Overviewon page 390 for thelocation of the engineair cleaner/filter.

When to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/FilterInspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance IIintervals and replace at the first oil changeafter each 50,000 mile (83 000 km) interval.See Scheduled Maintenance on page 507 for moreinformation. If you are driving in dusty/dirtyconditions, inspect the filter at each engine oilchange.

How to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/FilterTo inspect the air cleaner/filter remove the filterfrom the vehicle and lightly shake the filter torelease loose dust and dirt. If the filter remainscaked with dirt, a new filter is required.

To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter,do the following:

1. Remove the screws on the engine aircleaner/filter and lift off the cover.

2. Remove the air cleaner/filter from the housing.Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirtas possible.

3. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter.

4. Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws.

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{CAUTION:

Operating the engine with the aircleaner/filter off can cause you or othersto be burned. The air cleaner not onlycleans the air; it helps to stop flames ifthe engine backfires. If it is not there andthe engine backfires, you could beburned. Do not drive with it off, and becareful working on the engine with the aircleaner/filter off.

Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfirecan cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirtcan easily get into your engine, which willdamage it. Always have the air cleaner/filter inplace when you are driving.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

When to Check and Change AutomaticTransmission FluidA good time to check your automatic transmissionfluid level is when the engine oil is changed.

Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed inAdditional Required Services on page 510, andbe sure to use the transmission fluid listed inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 517.

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How to Check Automatic TransmissionFluidBecause this operation can be a little difficult, youmay choose to have this done at the dealershipservice department.

If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all theinstructions here, or you could get a false readingon the dipstick.

Notice: Too much or too little fluid candamage your transmission. Too much canmean that some of the fluid could come outand fall on hot engine parts or exhaust systemparts, starting a fire. Too little fluid couldcause the transmission to overheat. Be sure toget an accurate reading if you check yourtransmission fluid.

Wait at least 30 minutes before checking thetransmission fluid level if you have been driving:• When outside temperatures are above

90°F (32°C).• At high speed for quite a while.• In heavy traffic — especially in hot weather.• While pulling a trailer.

To get the right reading, the fluid should be atnormal operating temperature, which is 180°F to200°F (82°C to 93°C).

Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures areabove 50°F (10°C). If it is colder than 50°F (10°C),drive the vehicle in THIRD (3) until the enginetemperature gage moves and then remains steadyfor 10 minutes.

A cold fluid check can be made after the vehiclehas been sitting for eight hours or more withthe engine off, but this is used only as a reference.Let the engine run at idle for five minutes ifoutside temperatures are 50°F (10°C) or more. If itis colder than 50°F (10°C), you may have to idlethe engine longer. Should the fluid level below during this cold check, you must check thefluid hot before adding fluid. Checking the fluid hotwill give you a more accurate reading of thefluid level.

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Checking the Fluid LevelPrepare your vehicle as follows:

1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep theengine running.

2. With the parking brake applied, place the shiftlever in PARK (P).

3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move theshift lever through each gear range, pausingfor about three seconds in each range.Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P).

4. Let the engine run at idle for three minutesor more.

Then, without shutting off the engine, followthese steps:

1. Flip the handle up and then remove thedipstick and wipe it with a clean rag orpaper towel.

The automatictransmission dipstickhandle with this symbolon it is located in theengine compartment onthe passenger’s sideof the vehicle.

See Engine Compartment Overview onpage 390 for more information on location.

2. Reinstall it back in all the way, wait threeseconds and then pull it back out again. Ifthe dipstick does not go down the tube easily,turn the blade and try again until it is fullyinserted in the tube.

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3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read thelower level. The fluid level must be in theCOLD area, below the cross-hatched area, fora cold check or in the HOT or cross-hatchedarea for a hot check. Be sure to keep thedipstick pointed down to get an accuratereading.

4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range,reinstall the dipstick back in all the way;then flip the handle down to lock the dipstickin place.

Consistency of ReadingsAlways check the fluid level at least twice usingthe procedure described previously. Consistency(repeatable readings) is important to maintainingproper fluid level. If inconsistent readingspersist, contact your dealer.

How to Add Automatic TransmissionFluidRefer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinewhat kind of transmission fluid to use. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 517.

Add fluid only after checking the transmissionfluid while it is hot. A cold check is used only asa reference. If the fluid level is low, add onlyenough of the proper fluid to bring the level up tothe HOT area for a hot check. It does not takemuch fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5 L).Do not overfill.

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Notice: Use of the incorrect automatictransmission fluid may damage your vehicle,and the damages may not be covered byyour warranty. Always use the automatictransmission fluid listed in RecommendedFluids and Lubricants on page 517.• After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as

described under “How to Check AutomaticTransmission Fluid,” earlier in this section.

• When the correct fluid level is obtained, pushthe dipstick back in all the way; then flip thehandle down to lock the dipstick in place.

Engine CoolantThe cooling system in your vehicle is filled withDEX-COOL® engine coolant. This coolant isdesigned to remain in your vehicle for five years or150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occursfirst, if you add only DEX-COOL® extendedlife coolant.

The following explains your cooling system andhow to add coolant when it is low. If you havea problem with engine overheating, see EngineOverheating on page 408.

A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water andDEX-COOL® coolant will:

• Give freezing protection down to−34°F (−37°C).

• Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).

• Protect against rust and corrosion.

• Help keep the proper engine temperature.

• Let the warning lights and gages work asthey should.

Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL®

may cause premature engine, heater core, orradiator corrosion. In addition, the enginecoolant may require changing sooner,at the first maintenance service after each30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,whichever occurs first. Any repairs wouldnot be covered by your warranty. Always useDEX-COOL® (silicate-free) coolant in yourvehicle.

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What to UseUse a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable waterand one-half DEX-COOL® coolant. If you usethis coolant mixture, you do not need to addanything else.

{CAUTION:

Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other liquid such as alcohol, canboil before the proper coolant mixture will.Your vehicle’s coolant warning system isset for the proper coolant mixture. Withplain water or the wrong mixture, yourengine could get too hot but you wouldnot get the overheat warning. Your enginecould catch fire and you or others couldbe burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,drinkable water and DEX-COOL® coolant.

Notice: If you use an improper coolantmixture, your engine could overheat and bebadly damaged. The repair cost would not becovered by your warranty. Too much waterin the mixture can freeze and crack the engine,radiator, heater core, and other parts.

If you have to add coolant more than four times ayear, have your dealer check your cooling system.

Notice: If you use extra inhibitors and/oradditives in your vehicle’s cooling system,you could damage your vehicle. Use only theproper mixture of the engine coolant listedin this manual for the cooling system.See Recommended Fluids and Lubricantson page 517 for more information.

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Checking Coolant

The engine coolantrecovery tank is in theengine compartment onthe passenger’s side ofthe vehicle. The cap hasthis symbol on it. SeeEngine CompartmentOverview on page 390for more information onlocation.

The vehicle must be on a level surface. Whenyour engine is cold, the coolant level should beat FULL COLD, or a little higher.

Adding CoolantIf you need more coolant, add the properDEX-COOL® coolant mixture at the coolantrecovery tank.

{CAUTION:

Turning the radiator pressure cap whenthe engine and radiator are hot can allowsteam and scalding liquids to blow outand burn you badly. With the coolantrecovery tank, you will almost never haveto add coolant at the radiator. Never turnthe radiator pressure cap — even alittle — when the engine and radiatorare hot.

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Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank, but becareful not to spill it.

{CAUTION:

You can be burned if you spill coolant onhot engine parts. Coolant containsethylene glycol, and it will burn if theengine parts are hot enough. Do not spillcoolant on a hot engine.

Occasionally check the coolant level in theradiator. For information on how to add coolant tothe radiator, see Cooling System on page 411.

Radiator Pressure Cap

Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightlyinstalled, coolant loss and possible enginedamage may occur. Be sure the cap is properlyand tightly secured.

See Engine Compartment Overview on page 390for information on location.

Engine OverheatingYou will find a coolant temperature gage on yourvehicle’s instrument panel. See Engine CoolantTemperature Gage on page 208 for moreinformation.

If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center(DIC), the display will show an Engine CoolantHot/Engine Overheated message. See DICWarnings and Messages on page 222 for moreinformation.

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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

{CAUTION:

Steam from an overheated engine canburn you badly, even if you just open thehood. Stay away from the engine if yousee or hear steam coming from it. Justturn it off and get everyone away from thevehicle until it cools down. Wait untilthere is no sign of steam or coolantbefore you open the hood.

CAUTION: (Continued)

CAUTION: (Continued)

If you keep driving when your engine isoverheated, the liquids in it can catch fire.You or others could be badly burned.Stop your engine if it overheats, and getout of the vehicle until the engine is cool.

Notice: If your engine catches fire becauseyou keep driving with no coolant, your vehiclecan be badly damaged. The costly repairswould not be covered by your warranty.

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If No Steam Is Coming From YourEngineIf you get an engine overheat warning but see orhear no steam, the problem may not be tooserious. Sometimes the engine can get a little toohot when you:

• Climb a long hill on a hot day.

• Stop after high-speed driving.

• Idle for long periods in traffic.

• Tow a trailer.

If you get the overheat warning with no sign ofsteam, try this for a minute or so:

1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle inNEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If it is safe to doso, pull off the road, shift to PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N) and let the engine idle.

2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highestfan speed and open the windows asnecessary.

If you no longer have the overheat warning, youcan drive. Just to be safe, drive slower forabout 10 minutes. If the warning does not comeback on, you can drive normally.

If the warning continues and you have notstopped, pull over, stop, and park your vehicleright away.

If there is still no sign of steam, you can push downthe accelerator until the engine speed is about twiceas fast as normal idle speed for at least threeminutes while you are parked. If you still have thewarning, turn off the engine and get everyone out ofthe vehicle until it cools down.

You may decide not to lift the hood but to getservice help right away.

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Cooling SystemWhen you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here iswhat you will see:

A. Coolant Recovery TankB. Radiator Pressure CapC. Engine Fan

A. Coolant Recovery TankB. Radiator Pressure CapC. Engine Fan

If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank isboiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.The vehicle should be parked on a level surface.

4.2L L6 Engine

5.3L V8 Engine

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The coolant level shouldbe at least up to theFULL COLD mark. If itis not, you mayhave a leak at thepressure cap or in theradiator hoses,heater hoses, radiator,water pump, orsomewhere else in thecooling system.

{CAUTION:

Heater and radiator hoses, and otherengine parts, can be very hot. Do not touchthem. If you do, you can be burned.

Do not run the engine if there is a leak.If you run the engine, it could lose allcoolant. That could cause an engine fire,and you could be burned. Get any leakfixed before you drive the vehicle.

If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again.The engine cooling fan speed should increasewhen idle speed is doubled by pushing theaccelerator pedal down. If it does not, your vehicleneeds service. Turn off the engine.

Notice: Engine damage from running yourengine without coolant is not covered by yourwarranty.

Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL®

may cause premature engine, heater core, orradiator corrosion. In addition, the enginecoolant could require changing sooner, at30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,whichever occurs first. Any repairs would notbe covered by your warranty. Always useDEX-COOL® (silicate-free) coolant in yourvehicle.

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How to Add Coolant to the CoolantRecovery TankIf you have not found a problem yet, but thecoolant level is not at the FULL COLD mark, adda 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water andDEX-COOL® engine coolant at the coolantrecovery tank. See Engine Coolant on page 405for more information.

{CAUTION:

Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other liquid such as alcohol, canboil before the proper coolant mixture will.Your vehicle’s coolant warning system isset for the proper coolant mixture. Withplain water or the wrong mixture, yourengine could get too hot but you wouldnot get the overheat warning. Your enginecould catch fire and you or others couldbe burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,drinkable water and DEX-COOL® coolant.

Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze andcrack the engine, radiator, heater core andother parts. Use the recommended coolant andthe proper coolant mixture.

{CAUTION:

You can be burned if you spill coolanton hot engine parts. Coolant containsethylene glycol and it will burn if theengine parts are hot enough. Do not spillcoolant on a hot engine.

When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank isat the FULL COLD mark, start your vehicle.

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If the overheat warning continues, there is onemore thing you can try. You can add the propercoolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be surethe cooling system is cool before you do it.

{CAUTION:

Steam and scalding liquids from a hotcooling system can blow out and burnyou badly. They are under pressure, and ifyou turn the radiator pressure cap — evena little — they can come out at highspeed. Never turn the cap when thecooling system, including the radiatorpressure cap, is hot. Wait for the coolingsystem and radiator pressure cap to coolif you ever have to turn the pressure cap.

How to Add Coolant to the Radiator

1. You can remove the radiator pressure capwhen the cooling system, including theradiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose,is no longer hot.Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwiseabout one full turn. If you hear a hiss, waitfor that to stop. A hiss means there isstill some pressure left.

2. Then keep turning the pressure cap. Removethe pressure cap.

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3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL®

coolant mixture, up to the base of the fillerneck. See Engine Coolant on page 405for more information about the proper coolantmixture.

4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to theFULL COLD mark.

5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank,but leave the radiator pressure cap off.

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6. Start the engine and let it run until you canfeel the upper radiator hose getting hot.Watch out for the engine cooling fan.

7. By this time, the coolant level inside theradiator filler neck may be lower. If the level islower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL®

coolant mixture through the filler neck until thelevel reaches the base of the filler neck.

8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any timeduring this procedure if coolant begins to flowout of the filler neck, reinstall the pressurecap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tightand fully seated.

Engine Fan NoiseYour vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan.When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster toprovide more air to cool the engine. In mosteveryday driving conditions the clutch is notengaged. This improves fuel economy and reducesfan noise. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailertowing, and/or high outside temperatures, the fanspeed increases when the clutch engages soyou may hear an increase in fan noise. This isnormal and should not be mistaken as thetransmission slipping or making extra shifts. It ismerely the cooling system functioning properly.The fan will slow down when additional cooling isnot required and the clutch disengages.

You may also hear this fan noise when you startthe engine. It will go away as the fan clutchdisengages.

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Power Steering Fluid

See EngineCompartment Overviewon page 390 forreservoir location.

When to Check Power Steering FluidIt is not necessary to regularly check powersteering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak inthe system or you hear an unusual noise. Afluid loss in this system could indicate a problem.Have the system inspected and repaired.

How to Check Power Steering FluidTo check the power steering fluid, do the following:

1. Turn the key off and let the enginecompartment cool down.

2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoirclean.

3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with aclean rag.

4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.

5. Remove the cap again and look at thefluid level on the dipstick.

For vehicles with the 4.2L L6 engine, the levelshould be at the C (Cold) mark. For vehicles withthe 5.3L V8 engine, the level should be at theFULL mark. If necessary, add only enough fluid tobring the level up to the mark.

What to UseTo determine what kind of fluid to use, seeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 517.Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use theproper fluid can cause leaks and damage hosesand seals.

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Windshield Washer Fluid

What to UseWhen you need windshield washer fluid, be sureto read the manufacturer’s instructions beforeuse. If you will be operating your vehicle in an areawhere the temperature may fall below freezing,use a fluid that has sufficient protection againstfreezing.

Adding Washer Fluid

Open the cap with thewasher symbol on it.Add washer fluiduntil the tank is full. SeeEngine CompartmentOverview on page 390for reservoir location.

Notice:• When using concentrated washer fluid,

follow the manufacturer’s instructionsfor adding water.

• Do not mix water with ready-to-use washerfluid. Water can cause the solution tofreeze and damage your washer fluid tankand other parts of the washer system.Also, water does not clean as wellas washer fluid.

• Fill your washer fluid tank onlythree-quarters full when it is very cold.This allows for expansion if freezingoccurs, which could damage the tank if itis completely full.

• Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) inyour windshield washer. It can damageyour washer system and paint.

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Brakes

Brake Fluid

Your brake mastercylinder reservoir isfilled with DOT-3 brakefluid. See EngineCompartment Overviewon page 390 for thelocation of the reservoir.

There are only two reasons why the brake fluidlevel in the reservoir might go down. The firstis that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptablelevel during normal brake lining wear. Whennew linings are put in, the fluid level goes backup. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out ofthe brake system. If it is, you should have yourbrake system fixed, since a leak means thatsooner or later your brakes will not work well, orwill not work at all.

So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid.Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak. If youadd fluid when your linings are worn, then you willhave too much fluid when you get new brakelinings. You should add or remove brake fluid, asnecessary, only when work is done on thebrake hydraulic system.

{CAUTION:

If you have too much brake fluid, it canspill on the engine. The fluid will burn ifthe engine is hot enough. You or otherscould be burned, and your vehicle couldbe damaged. Add brake fluid only whenwork is done on the brake hydraulicsystem. See “Checking Brake Fluid” inthis section.

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinewhen to check your brake fluid. See ScheduledMaintenance on page 507.

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Checking Brake FluidYou can check the brake fluid without taking offthe cap.

Look at the brake fluidreservoir. The fluid levelshould be aboveMIN. If it is not, haveyour brake systemchecked to see if thereis a leak.

After work is done on the brake hydraulic system,make sure the level is above the MIN, but not overthe MAX mark.

What to AddWhen you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealedcontainer only. See Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 517.Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and thearea around the cap before removing it. This willhelp keep dirt from entering the reservoir.

{CAUTION:

With the wrong kind of fluid in the brakesystem, the brakes may not work well, orthey may not even work at all. This couldcause a crash. Always use the properbrake fluid.

Notice:• Using the wrong fluid can badly damage

brake system parts. For example, just a fewdrops of mineral-based oil, such as engineoil, in the brake system can damage brakesystem parts so badly that they will have tobe replaced. Do not let someone put in thewrong kind of fluid.

• If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’spainted surfaces, the paint finish can bedamaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluidon your vehicle. If you do, wash it offimmediately. See Washing Your Vehicleon page 486.

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Brake WearYour vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.

Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators thatmake a high-pitched warning sound when thebrake pads are worn and new pads are needed.The sound may come and go or be heard allthe time your vehicle is moving, except when youare pushing on the brake pedal firmly.

{CAUTION:

The brake wear warning sound means thatsoon the brakes will not work well. Thatcould lead to an accident. When you hearthe brake wear warning sound, have yourvehicle serviced.

Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-outbrake pads could result in costly brake repair.

Some driving conditions or climates may causea brake squeal when the brakes are first applied orlightly applied. This does not mean something iswrong with your brakes.

Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to helpprevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated,inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tightenwheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torquespecifications.

Brake linings should always be replaced ascomplete axle sets.

Brake Pedal TravelSee your dealer if the brake pedal does not returnto normal height, or if there is a rapid increase inpedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.

Brake AdjustmentEvery time you make a brake stop, your discbrakes adjust for wear.

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Replacing Brake System PartsThe braking system on a vehicle is complex. Itsmany parts have to be of top quality and work welltogether if the vehicle is to have really goodbraking. Your vehicle was designed and tested withtop-quality GM brake parts. When you replace partsof your braking system — for example, when yourbrake linings wear down and you need new onesput in — be sure you get new approved GMreplacement parts. If you do not, your brakes mayno longer work properly. For example, if someoneputs in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle,the balance between your front and rear brakes canchange — for the worse. The braking performanceyou have come to expect can change in many otherways if someone puts in the wrong replacementbrake parts.

BatteryYour vehicle has a maintenance free battery. Whenit is time for a new battery, get one that has thereplacement number shown on the original battery’slabel. We recommend an ACDelco® replacementbattery. See Engine Compartment Overview onpage 390 for battery location.

Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and relatedaccessories contain lead and lead compounds,chemicals known to the State of California to causecancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands afterhandling.

Vehicle StorageIf you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 daysor more, remove the black, negative (−) cable fromthe battery. This will help keep your battery fromrunning down.

{CAUTION:

Batteries have acid that can burn you andgas that can explode. You can be badlyhurt if you are not careful. See JumpStarting on page 423 for tips on workingaround a battery without getting hurt.

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Jump StartingIf your vehicle’s battery has run down, you maywant to use another vehicle and some jumpercables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use thefollowing steps to do it safely.

{CAUTION:

Batteries can hurt you. They can bedangerous because:

• They contain acid that can burn you.• They contain gas that can explode or

ignite.• They contain enough electricity to

burn you.If you do not follow these steps exactly,some or all of these things can hurt you.

Notice: Ignoring these steps could result incostly damage to your vehicle that would not becovered by your warranty.

Your vehicle cannot be started by pushing orpulling it, and can be damage by trying it.

1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-voltbattery with a negative ground system.

Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a12-volt system with a negative ground,both vehicles can be damaged. Only usevehicles with 12-volt systems withnegative grounds to jump start your vehicle.

2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumpercables can reach, but be sure the vehicles arenot touching each other. If they are, it couldcause a ground connection you do not want.You would not be able to start your vehicle, andthe bad grounding could damage the electricalsystems.To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling,set the parking brake firmly on both vehiclesinvolved in the jump start procedure. Put anautomatic transmission in PARK (P) or amanual transmission in NEUTRAL beforesetting the parking brake. If you have afour-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfercase is not in NEUTRAL.

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Notice: If you leave your radio or otheraccessories on during the jump startingprocedure, they could be damaged. The repairswould not be covered by your warranty. Alwaysturn off your radio and other accessories whenjump starting your vehicle.

3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplugunnecessary accessories plugged into thecigarette lighter or the accessory poweroutlets, if equipped. Turn off the radio and alllamps that are not needed. This will avoidsparks and help to save both batteries. And itcould save the radio!

4. Open both hoods and locate the batteries.Find the positive (+) and negative (−)terminals on each battery. Your vehicle has aremote negative (−) jump starting terminal.You should always use this remote terminalinstead of the terminal on the battery.The remote negative (−) terminal is located onthe front engine lift bracket on vehicles withthe 4.2L L6 engine or the engine accessorydrive bracket for vehicles with the 5.3L V8engine, and is marked GND (Ground).See Engine Compartment Overview onpage 390 for more information on location.

{CAUTION:

Using a match near a battery can causebattery gas to explode. People have beenhurt doing this, and some have beenblinded. Use a flashlight if you needmore light.

Be sure the battery has enough water.You do not need to add water to thebattery installed in your new vehicle. Butif a battery has filler caps, be sure theright amount of fluid is there. If it is low,add water to take care of that first. If youdo not, explosive gas could be present.

Battery fluid contains acid that canburn you. Do not get it on you. If youaccidentally get it in your eyes or on yourskin, flush the place with water and getmedical help immediately.

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{CAUTION:

Fans or other moving engine parts caninjure you badly. Keep your hands awayfrom moving parts once the engine isrunning.

5. Check that the jumper cables do not haveloose or missing insulation. If they do, youcould get a shock. The vehicles couldbe damaged too.Before you connect the cables, here are somebasic things you should know. Positive (+)will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+)terminal if the vehicle has one. Negative (−)will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine partor to a remote negative (−) terminal if thevehicle has one. Do not connect positive (+) tonegative (−) or you will get a short thatwould damage the battery and maybe otherparts too. And do not connect the negative (−)cable to the negative (−) terminal on thedead battery because this can cause sparks.

6. Connect the redpositive (+) cable tothe positive (+)terminal of the deadbattery. Use aremote positive (+)terminal if thevehicle has one.

7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connectit to the positive (+) terminal of the goodbattery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal ifthe vehicle has one.

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8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable tothe negative (−) terminal of the good battery.Use a remote negative (−) terminal if thevehicle has one.Do not let the other end touch anything untilthe next step. The other end of the negative (−)cable does not go to the dead battery. Itgoes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine partor to the remote negative (−) terminal onthe vehicle with the dead battery. Your vehiclehas a remote negative (−) terminal, markedGND, for this purpose.

The remote negative (−) terminal is located onthe front engine lift bracket for the 4.2L L6engine, and on the accessory drive bracket forthe 5.3L V8 engine.

9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cableto the remote negative (−) terminal on thevehicle with the dead battery.

10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery andrun the engine for a while.

11. Try to start the vehicle that had the deadbattery. If it will not start after a few tries, itprobably needs service.

Notice: If the jumper cables are connected orremoved in the wrong order, electrical shortingmay occur and damage the vehicle. The repairswould not be covered by your warranty. Alwaysconnect and remove the jumper cables in thecorrect order, making sure that the cables donot touch each other or other metal.

4.2L L6 Engine 5.3L V8 Engine

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A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part orRemote Negative (−) Terminal

B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) andRemote Negative (−) Terminals

C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal

Disconnect the jumper cables in reverse order thatthey were installed. Do the following:

1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable fromthe vehicle that had the dead battery.

2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable fromthe vehicle with the good battery.

3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from thevehicle with the good battery.

4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from theother vehicle.

Jumper Cable Removal

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Rear AxleWhen to Check LubricantIt is not necessary to regularly check rear axlefluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hearan unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate aproblem. Have it inspected and repaired.

How to Check Lubricant

To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should beon a level surface.

The proper level is from 0 to 3/8 inch (0 to 10 mm)below the bottom of the filler plug hole, locatedon the rear axle.

What to UseTo determine what kind of lubricant to use, seeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 517.

Four-Wheel DriveTransfer CaseWhen to Check LubricantIt is not necessary to regularly check fluid unlessyou suspect there is a leak or you hear anunusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate aproblem. Have it inspected and repaired.

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How to Check Lubricant

To get an accuratereading, the vehicleshould be on alevel surface.

If the level is below the bottom of the filler plughole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Addenough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom ofthe filler plug hole. Use care not to overtightenthe plug.

What to UseTo determine what kind of lubricant to use, seeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 517.

Front AxleWhen to Check LubricantIt is not necessary to regularly check front axlefluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hearan unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate aproblem. Have it inspected and repaired.

How to Check Lubricant

To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should beon a level surface.

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If the level is below the bottom of the filler plughole, located on the front axle, you may needto add some lubricant.

When the differential is cold, add enough lubricantto raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below thefiller plug hole.

When the differential is at operating temperature(warm), add enough lubricant to raise the levelto the bottom of the filler plug hole.

What to UseTo determine what kind of lubricant to use, seeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 517.

Bulb ReplacementFor the proper type of replacement bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on page 435.

For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection, contact your dealer.

Halogen Bulbs

{CAUTION:

Halogen bulbs have pressurized gasinside and can burst if you drop orscratch the bulb. You or others could beinjured. Be sure to read and follow theinstructions on the bulb package.

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HeadlampsTo replace one of these bulbs, do the following:

1. Open the hood. Hood Release on page 388for more information.

2. Lift the two headlamp retaining clips.

3. Pull the headlamp assembly away from thevehicle to access the electrical connectors.

4. Remove the cover from the headlamp bulb.

5. Remove the bulb socket that needs tobe replaced by turning it counterclockwise.

6. Disconnect the electrical connector from theold bulb.

7. Plug the electrical connector into the new bulbusing care not to touch the glass with yourfingers.

8. Install the new bulb into the socket and turn itclockwise to secure.

9. Reinstall by reversing Steps 1 through 6.

10. Press down on the headlamp retaining clips tosecure the headlamp assembly.

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Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker andParking LampsTo replace one of these bulbs, do the following:

1. Follow Steps 1 through 3 under Headlamps onpage 431 to access the front turn signal,sidemarker or parking lamp.

2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise andremove it from the lamp assembly.

3. Holding the socket, pull the old bulb torelease it from the socket.

4. Push the new bulb into the socket until itclicks.

5. Insert the bulb socket into the lamp assemblyand turn it clockwise to secure.

6. Reinstall the headlamp assembly by lining upthe headlamp assembly with the slots in theheadlamp retaining clips.

7. Press down on the headlamp retaining clips tosecure the headlamp assembly.

Taillamps, Turn Signal, andStoplampsTo replace a stoplamp/taillamp or turn signal bulb,do the following:

1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate/Liftglass onpage 106 for more information.

2. Remove thetwo screws fromthe taillampassembly.

3. Pull the assembly away from the vehicle.

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4. Unclip the wiring harness (A) and remove thethree socket retaining screws (B).

5. Remove the socket plate.

6. Holding the socket, pull the bulb to release itfrom the socket.

7. Push the new bulb into the socket until itclicks.

8. Reinstall the socket plate and tighten thethree screws.

9. Reconnect the wiring harness.

10. Reinstall the taillamp assembly by lining upthe locator pins with the retainers in the bodyof the vehicle.

11. Reinstall the two screws and tighten.

12. Close the liftgate.

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Back-Up LampsThe back-up lamps are located in the rearbumper. To replace a bulb, do the following:

1. Reach behind the rear bumper and locate thebulb socket.

2. Turn it counterclockwise to remove from thelamp assembly.

3. Holding the socket, pull the old bulb torelease it from the socket.

4. Push in a new bulb into the bulb socket until itclicks.

5. Reinstall the bulb socket into the lampassembly and turn it clockwise to secure.

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License Plate LampTo replace one of these bulbs, do the following:

1. Remove the two screws holding thelicense plate lamp lens.

2. Pull the lens away from the lamp assembly.

3. Pull the old bulb straight out from thebulb socket.

4. Install the new bulb.

5. Replace the lamp assembly lens and tightenthe screws.

Replacement Bulbs

Exterior Lamp Bulb Number

Back-up Lamps 3157

Front Sidemarker Lamps 194

Front Turn Signal Lamps 3457

License Plate Lamp W5W

Halogen Headlamps

High-Beam 9005 HB3

Low-Beam 9006 HB4

Rear Turn Signal, Stoplamp,and Taillamp 3057

For replacement bulbs not listed here, contactyour dealer.

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Windshield Wiper BladeReplacementWindshield wiper blades should be inspected forwear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenanceon page 507.

Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch thewindshield when no wiper blade is installed coulddamage the windshield. Any damage thatoccurs would not be covered by your warranty.Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touchthe windshield.

1. To remove the old wiper blades, lift the wiperarm until it locks into a vertical position.

A. Blade AssemblyB. Arm AssemblyC. Locking Tab

D. Blade PivotE. Hook SlotF. Arm Hook

2. Press down on the blade assembly pivotlocking tab. Pull down on the blade assemblyto release it from the wiper arm hook.

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3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly.The insert has two notches at one end thatare locked by the bottom claws of theblade assembly. At the notched end, pull theinsert from the blade assembly.

4. To install the new wiper insert, slide theinsert (D), notched end last, into the endwith two blade claws (A). Slide the insert allthe way through the blade claws at theopposite end (B). The plastic caps (C) will beforced off as the insert is fully inserted.

5. Be sure that the notches are locked by thebottom claws. Make sure that all other claws areproperly locked on both sides of the insert slots.

A. Claw in NotchB. Correct InstallationC. Incorrect Installation

6. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper armhook. Pull up until the pivot locking tab locksin the hook slot.

7. Carefully lower the wiper arm and bladeassembly onto the windshield.

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Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement

1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up and out ofthe park rest position.

2. Pull the wiper blade assembly away from thebackglass. The backglass wiper blade will notlock in a vertical position, so care shouldbe used when pulling it away from the vehicle.

3. Rotate the wiper blade assembly, and pull itoff of the wiper arm. Hold the wiper arm inposition and push the blade away fromthe wiper arm.

4. Replace the wiper blade.

5. Return the wiper blade assembly to the parkrest position.

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TiresYour new vehicle comes with high-quality tiresmade by a leading tire manufacturer. If you everhave questions about your tire warranty and whereto obtain service, see your GM Warranty bookletfor details. For additional information refer tothe tire manufacturer’s booklet included with yourvehicle.

{CAUTION:

Poorly maintained and improperly usedtires are dangerous.

• Overloading your vehicle’s tires cancause overheating as a result of toomuch friction. You could have anair-out and a serious accident. SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 349.

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CAUTION: (Continued)

• Underinflated tires pose the samedanger as overloaded tires. Theresulting accident could cause seriousinjury. Check all tires frequently tomaintain the recommended pressure.Tire pressure should be checked whenyour vehicle’s tires are cold. SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 447.

• Overinflated tires are more likely tobe cut, punctured, or broken by asudden impact — such as when youhit a pothole. Keep tires at therecommended pressure.

• Worn, old tires can cause accidents.If the tire’s tread is badly worn, orif your vehicle’s tires have beendamaged, replace them.

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Tire Sidewall LabelingUseful information about a tire is molded into thesidewall. The following illustrations are examples ofa typical P-Metric and a LT-Metric tire sidewall.

(A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combinationof letters and numbers used to define a particulartire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type,and service description. See the “Tire Size”illustration later in this section for more detail.

(B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance CriteriaSpecification): Original equipment tires designedto GM’s specific tire performance criteria havea TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall.GM’s TPC specifications meet or exceed allfederal safety guidelines.

(C) DOT (Department of Transportation):The Department of Transportation (DOT) codeindicates that the tire is in compliance with theU.S. Department of Transportation Motor VehicleSafety Standards.

(D) Tire Identification Number (TIN): The lettersand numbers following DOT code are the TireIdentification Number (TIN). The TIN shows themanufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date thetire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto bothsides of the tire, although only one side may havethe date of manufacture.

Passenger (P-Metric) Tire

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(E) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord andnumber of plies in the sidewall and underthe tread.

(F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG):Tire manufacturers are required to gradetires based on three performance factors:treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance.For more information, see Uniform Tire QualityGrading on page 458.

(G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit:Maximum load that can be carried and themaximum pressure needed to support that load.For information on recommended tire pressuresee Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 447and Loading Your Vehicle on page 349.

(A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combinationof letters and numbers used to define a particulartire’s width, height, aspect ratio, constructiontype, and service description. See the “Tire Size”illustration later in this section for more detail.

Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire

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(B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance CriteriaSpecification): Original equipment tires designedto GM’s specific tire performance criteria havea TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall.GM’s TPC specifications meet or exceed allfederal safety guidelines.

(C) Dual Tire Maximum Load: Maximum loadthat can be carried and the maximum pressureneeded to support that load when used in a dualconfiguration. For information on recommendedtire pressure see Inflation - Tire Pressure onpage 447 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 349.

(D) DOT (Department of Transportation):The Department of Transportation (DOT) codeindicates that the tire is in compliance with theU.S. Department of Transportation Motor VehicleSafety Standards.

(E) Tire Identification Number (TIN): The lettersand numbers following DOT code are the TireIdentification Number (TIN). The TIN showsthe manufacturer and plant code, tire size, anddate the tire was manufactured. The TIN is moldedonto both sides of the tire, although only oneside may have the date of manufacture.

(F) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord andnumber of plies in the sidewall and under thetread.

(G) Single Tire Maximum Load: Maximum loadthat can be carried and the maximum pressureneeded to support that load when used as asingle. For information on recommendedtire pressure see Inflation - Tire Pressure onpage 447 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 349.

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Tire SizeThe following examples show the different parts ofa tire size.

(A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The UnitedStates version of a metric tire sizing system.The letter P as the first character in the tire sizemeans a passenger vehicle tire engineeredto standards set by the U.S. Tire and RimAssociation.

(A) Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: The UnitedStates version of a metric tire sizing system. Theletters LT as the first two characters in the tire sizemeans a light truck tire engineered to standards setby the U.S. Tire and Rim Association.

(B) Tire Width: The three-digit number indicatesthe tire section width in millimeters from sidewall tosidewall.

(C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number thatindicates the tire height-to-width measurements.For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 75, asshown in item C of the light truck (LT-Metric) tireillustration, it would mean that the tire’s sidewall is75 percent as high as it is wide.

(D) Construction Code: A letter code is used toindicate the type of ply construction in the tire. Theletter R means radial ply construction; the letter Dmeans diagonal or bias ply construction; and theletter B means belted-bias ply construction.

(E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel ininches.

(F) Service Description: The service descriptionindicates the load range and speed rating of atire. The load index can range from 1 to 279.Speed ratings range from A to Z.

Passenger (P-Metric) Tire

Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire

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Tire Terminology and Definitions

Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tirepressing outward on each square inch of thetire. Air pressure is expressed in poundsper square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).

Accessory Weight: This means the combinedweight of optional accessories. Some examples ofoptional accessories are, automatic transmission/transaxle, power steering, power brakes, powerwindows, power seats, and air conditioning.

Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire’s heightto its width.

Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that islocated between the plies and the tread. Cordsmay be made from steel or other reinforcingmaterials.

Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrappedby steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.

Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the pliesare laid at alternate angles less than 90 degreesto the centerline of the tread.

Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressurein a tire, measured in pounds per square inch(psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built upheat from driving. See Inflation - Tire Pressureon page 447.

Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motorvehicle with standard and optional equipmentincluding the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, andcoolant, but without passengers and cargo.

DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewallof a tire signifying that the tire is in compliancewith the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)motor vehicle safety standards. The DOT codeincludes the Tire Identification Number (TIN),an alphanumeric designator which can also identifythe tire manufacturer, production plant, brand,and date of production.

GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 349.

GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for thefront axle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 349.

GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for therear axle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 349.

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Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of anasymmetrical tire, that must always face outwardwhen mounted on a vehicle.

Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure.

Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used onlight duty trucks and some multipurpose passengervehicles.

Load Index: An assigned number rangingfrom 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carryingcapacity of a tire.

Maximum Inflation Pressure: The maximumair pressure to which a cold tire may be inflated.The maximum air pressure is molded onto thesidewall.

Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tireat the maximum permissible inflation pressurefor that tire.

Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum ofcurb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacityweight, and production options weight.

Normal Occupant Weight: The number ofoccupants a vehicle is designed to seat multipliedby 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicleon page 349.

Occupant Distribution: Designated seatingpositions.

Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of anasymmetrical tire that has a particular side thatfaces outward when mounted on a vehicle.The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bearswhite lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand,and/or model name molding that is higheror deeper than the same moldings on the othersidewall of the tire.

Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used onpassenger cars and some light duty trucks andmultipurpose vehicles.

Recommended Inflation Pressure: Vehiclemanufacturer’s recommended tire inflationpressure as shown on the tire placard. SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 447 andLoading Your Vehicle on page 349.

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Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which theply cords that extend to the beads are laid at90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.

Rim: A metal support for a tire and upon whichthe tire beads are seated.

Sidewall: The portion of a tire between the treadand the bead.

Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code assignedto a tire indicating the maximum speed atwhich a tire can operate.

Traction: The friction between the tire and theroad surface. The amount of grip provided.

Tread: The portion of a tire that comes intocontact with the road.

Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimescalled wear bars, that show across the tread ofa tire when only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of treadremains. See When It Is Time for New Tireson page 455.

UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality GradingStandards): A tire information system thatprovides consumers with ratings for a tire’straction, temperature, and treadwear. Ratingsare determined by tire manufacturers usinggovernment testing procedures. The ratings aremolded into the sidewall of the tire. See UniformTire Quality Grading on page 458.

Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number ofdesignated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs(68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See LoadingYour Vehicle on page 349.

Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load onan individual tire due to curb weight, accessoryweight, occupant weight, and cargo weight.

Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attachedto a vehicle showing the vehicle’s capacityweight and the original equipment tire size andrecommended inflation pressure. See “Tireand Loading Information Label” under LoadingYour Vehicle on page 349.

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Inflation - Tire PressureTires need the correct amount of air pressure tooperate effectively.

Notice: Do not let anyone tell you thatunder-inflation or over-inflation is all right.It is not. If your tires do not have enough air(under-inflation), you can get the following:• Too much flexing

• Too much heat

• Tire overloading

• Premature or irregular wear

• Poor handling

• Reduced fuel economy

If your tires have too much air (over-inflation),you can get the following:• Unusual wear

• Poor handling

• Rough ride

• Needless damage from road hazards

A Tire and Loading Information label is attached tothe vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below thedriver’s door latch. This label shows your vehicle’soriginal equipment tires and the correct inflationpressures for your tires when they are cold.The recommended cold tire inflation pressure,shown on the label, is the minimum amount ofair pressure needed to support your vehicle’smaximum load carrying capacity.

For additional information regarding how muchweight your vehicle can carry, and an exampleof the tire and loading information label, seeLoading Your Vehicle on page 349. How you loadyour vehicle affects vehicle handling and ridecomfort, never load your vehicle with more weightthan it was designed to carry.

When to CheckCheck your tires once a month or more.

Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire.

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How to CheckUse a good quality pocket-type gage to checktire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires areproperly inflated simply by looking at them. Radialtires may look properly inflated even whenthey’re underinflated. Check the tire’s inflationpressure when the tires are cold. Cold means yourvehicle has been sitting for at least three hoursor driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).

Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem.Press the tire gage firmly onto the valve toget a pressure measurement. If the cold tireinflation pressure matches the recommendedpressure on the tire and loading information label,no further adjustment is necessary. If thepressure is low, add air until you reach therecommended amount.

If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing onthe metal stem in the center of the tire valve.Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gage.

Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valvestems. They help prevent leaks by keepingout dirt and moisture.

Tire Pressure Monitor SystemThe Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) usesradio and sensor technology to check tire pressurelevels. TPMS sensors are mounted on each tireand wheel assembly, except the spare tire.The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure inyour vehicle’s tires and transmit tire pressurereadings to a receiver located in the vehicle.

The TPMS is designed to alert the driver if a lowtire pressure condition exists. If your vehiclehas the Driver Information Center (DIC) steeringwheel control buttons, tire pressure levelsmay also be checked through the DIC. See “TirePressures” under DIC Operation and Displayson page 219.

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When a low tire pressure condition is detected,the TPMS will illuminate the low tire pressurewarning symbol located on the instrument panelcluster, and at the same time a message will alsoappear on the DIC display. The low tire pressurewarning symbol on the instrument panel clusterand the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warningmessage on the DIC will appear at each ignitioncycle until the tires are inflated to the correctinflation pressure. For additional information anddetails about the DIC operation and displayssee DIC Operation and Displays on page 219 andDIC Warnings and Messages on page 222.

You may notice, during cooler weather conditions,that the tire pressure monitor light, located onthe instrument panel cluster, and the CHECK TIREPRESSURE message will appear when thevehicle is first started, and then turn off as youstart to drive the vehicle. This could be anearly indicator that the tire pressures are gettinglow and need to be inflated to the proper pressure.

Each tire, including the spare (if provided),should be checked monthly when cold and inflatedto the inflation pressure recommended by thevehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tireinflation pressure label.

(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than thesize indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflationpressure label, you should determine the proper tireinflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safetyfeature, your vehiclehas been equipped witha tire pressuremonitoring system(TPMS) that illuminatesa low tire pressuretelltale when oneor more of your tiresis significantlyunder-inflated.

Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltaleilluminates, you should stop and check your tiresas soon as possible, and inflate them to theproper pressure. Driving on a significantlyunder-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat andcan lead to tire failure. Under-inflation alsoreduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and mayaffect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

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Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute forproper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’sresponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,even if under-inflation has not reached the level totrigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressuretelltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMSmalfunction indicator to indicate when the system isnot operating properly. The TPMS malfunctionindicator is combined with the low tire pressuretelltale. When the system detects a malfunction, thetelltale will flash for approximately one minute andthen remain continuously illuminated. Thissequence will continue upon subsequent vehiclestart-ups as long as the malfunction exists.

When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, thesystem may not be able to detect or signal lowtire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions mayoccur for a variety of reasons, including theinstallation of replacement or alternate tires orwheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS fromfunctioning properly. Always check the TPMSmalfunction telltale after replacing one or moretires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that thereplacement or alternate tires and wheels allowthe TPMS to continue to function properly.

The Tire and Loading Information label (tireinformation placard) shows the size of yourvehicle’s original tires and the correct inflationpressure for your vehicle’s tires when theyare cold. See Inflation - Tire Pressure onpage 447. For the location of the tire and loadinginformation label, see Loading Your Vehicleon page 349.

Your vehicle’s TPMS can alert you about a lowtire pressure condition but it does not replacenormal tire maintenance. See Tire Inspection andRotation on page 453 and Tires on page 439.

Notice: Do not use a tire sealant if yourvehicle has Tire Pressure Monitors. The liquidsealant can damage the tire pressure monitorsensors.

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TPMS Sensor Identification CodesEach TPMS sensor has a unique identificationcode. Any time you replace one or more ofthe TPMS sensors or rotate the vehicle’s tires, theidentification codes will need to be matched tothe new tire/wheel position. The sensors arematched to the tire/wheel positions in the followingorder: driver’s side front tire, passenger’s sidefront tire, passenger’s side rear tire, and driver’sside rear tire using a TPMS diagnostic tool.See your dealer for service.

The TPMS sensors may also be matched to eachtire/wheel position by increasing or decreasingthe tire’s air pressure. When increasing the tire’spressure, do not exceed the maximum inflationpressure indicated on the tire’s sidewall.

You will have two minutes to match the firsttire/wheel position, and five minutes overall tomatch all four tire/wheel positions. If it takes longerthan two minutes, to match the first tire andwheel, or more than five minutes to match allfour tire and wheel positions the matchingprocess stops and you will need to start over.

The TPMS sensor matching process isoutlined below:

1. Set the parking brake.

2. Turn the ignition switch to RUN with theengine off.

3. Turn the headlamp control from off to parkinglamps four times within three seconds. Adouble horn chirp will sound and the TPMSlow tire warning light will begin to flash.The double horn chirp and flashing TPMSwarning light indicate that the TPMS matchingprocess has started. The TPMS warninglight should continue flashing throughout thematching procedure.

4. Start with the driver’s side front tire.

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5. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem.Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing ordecreasing the tire’s air pressure for10 seconds, then stop and listen for a singlehorn chirp. The single horn chirp should soundwithin 15 seconds, confirming that the sensoridentification code has been matched to thistire and wheel position. If you do not hear theconfirming single horn chirp, you will need tostart over with step number one. To letair-pressure out of a tire you can use thepointed end of the valve cap, a pencil-style airpressure gage, or a key.

6. Proceed to the passenger’s side front tire,and repeat the procedure in Step 5.

7. Proceed to the passenger’s side rear tire,and repeat the procedure in Step 5.

8. Proceed to the driver’s side rear tire, andrepeat the procedure in Step 5.

9. After hearing the confirming horn chirp forthe driver’s side rear tire, check to see ifthe TPMS warning light is still flashing. If yes,turn the ignition switch to LOCK to exit thesensor matching process. If the TPMS warninglight is not flashing, the five minute timelimit has passed and you will need to startthe process over beginning with Step 1.

10. Set all four tires to the recommended airpressure level as indicated on the Tireand Loading Information label.

11. Put the valve caps back on the valve stems

The spare tire does not have a TPMS sensor.If you replace one of the road tires with the spare,the SERVICE TIRE MONITOR message will bedisplayed on the DIC screen. This message shouldgo off once you re-install the road tire containingthe TPMS sensor.

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Federal Communications Commission(FCC) and Industry and Science CanadaThe Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)operates on a radio frequency and complies withPart 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmfulinterference.

2. This device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation.

The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)operates on a radio frequency and complies withRSS-210 of Industry and Science Canada.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.

2. This device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation of the device.

Changes or modifications to this system by otherthan an authorized service facility could voidauthorization to use this equipment.

Tire Inspection and RotationTires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles(8 000 to 13 000 km).

Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate yourtires as soon as possible and check wheelalignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels.See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 455and Wheel Replacement on page 460 formore information.

Make sure the spare tire is stored securely. Push,pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If itmoves, use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable.For information on storing or removing thespare tire, see Changing a Flat Tire on page 465.

The purpose of regular rotation is to achievemore uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. Thefirst rotation is the most important. See ScheduledMaintenance on page 507.

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When rotating your tires, always use the correctrotation pattern shown here.

After the tires have been rotated, adjust the frontand rear inflation pressures as shown on theTire and Loading Information label. See LoadingYour Vehicle on page 349, for an example ofthe label and its location on your vehicle.

The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)sensors will need to be reset after a tire rotation.See “TPMS Sensor Identification Codes” underTire Pressure Monitor System on page 448.

Make certain that all wheel nuts are properlytightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” underCapacities and Specifications on page 502.

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Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts towhich it is fastened, can make wheel nutsbecome loose after time. The wheel couldcome off and cause an accident. Whenyou change a wheel, remove any rust ordirt from places where the wheel attachesto the vehicle. In an emergency, you canuse a cloth or a paper towel to do this;but be sure to use a scraper or wire brushlater, if needed, to get all the rust or dirtoff. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 465.

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When It Is Time for New TiresOne way to tell when itis time for new tires isto check the treadwearindicators, which willappear when your tireshave only 1/16 inch(1.6 mm) or less of treadremaining. Somecommercial truck tiresmay not have treadwearindicators.

You need a new tire if any of the followingstatements are true:• You can see the indicators at three or more

places around the tire.• You can see cord or fabric showing through

the tire’s rubber.• The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or

snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric.• The tire has a bump, bulge, or split.• The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage

that cannot be repaired well because of thesize or location of the damage.

Buying New TiresGM has developed and matched specific tiresfor your vehicle. The original equipment tiresinstalled on your vehicle, when it was new,were designed to meet General Motors TirePerformance Criteria Specification (TPC spec)system rating. If you need replacement tires,GM strongly recommends that you get tires withthe same TPC Spec rating. This way, your vehiclewill continue to have tires that are designed togive the same performance and vehicle safety,during normal use, as the original tires.

GM’s exclusive TPC Spec system considers overa dozen critical specifications that impact theoverall performance of your vehicle, includingbrake system performance, ride and handling,traction control, and tire pressure monitoringperformance. GM’s TPC Spec number is moldedonto the tire’s sidewall by the tire manufacturer.

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If the tires have an all-season tread design, theTPC spec number will be followed by a MS,for mud and snow. See Tire Sidewall Labelingon page 440 for additional information.

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Mixing tires could cause you to losecontrol while driving. If you mix tires ofdifferent sizes, brands, or types (radialand bias-belted tires) the vehicle may nothandle properly, and you could have acrash. Using tires of different sizes,brands, or types may also cause damageto your vehicle. Be sure to use the correctsize, brand, and type of tires on yourvehicle’s wheels.

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If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle,the wheel rim flanges could developcracks after many miles of driving. A tireand/or wheel could fail suddenly, causinga crash. Use only radial-ply tires with thewheels on your vehicle.

If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with thosethat do not have a TPC Spec number, makesure they are the same size, load range, speedrating, and construction type (radial andbias-belted tires) as your vehicle’s original tires.

Vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoringsystem may give an inaccurate low-pressurewarning if non-TPC spec rated tires are installedon your vehicle. Non-TPC Spec rated tiresmay give a low-pressure warning that is higher orlower than the proper warning level you wouldget with TPC Spec rated tires. See Tire PressureMonitor System on page 448.

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Your vehicle’s original equipment tires are listedon the Tire and Loading Information Label.This label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar(B-pillar). See Loading Your Vehicle on page 349,for more information about the Tire and LoadingInformation Label.

Different Size Tires and WheelsIf you add wheels or tires that are a differentsize than your original equipment wheels andtires, this may affect the way your vehicleperforms, including its braking, ride and handlingcharacteristics, stability, and resistance torollover. Additionally, if your vehicle has electronicsystems such as, anti-lock brakes, tractioncontrol, and electronic stability control, theperformance of these systems can be affected.

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If you add different sized wheels, yourvehicle may not provide an acceptablelevel of performance and safety if tiresnot recommended for those wheels areselected. You may increase the chancethat you will crash and suffer seriousinjury. Only use GM specific wheel andtire systems developed for your vehicle,and have them properly installed by aGM certified technician.

See Buying New Tires on page 455 andAccessories and Modifications on page 380for additional information.

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Uniform Tire Quality GradingQuality grades can be found where applicableon the tire sidewall between tread shoulderand maximum section width. For example:

Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature AThe following information relates to the systemdeveloped by the United States National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), whichgrades tires by treadwear, traction, andtemperature performance. This applies only tovehicles sold in the United States. The grades aremolded on the sidewalls of most passenger cartires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)system does not apply to deep tread, winter-typesnow tires, space-saver, or temporary usespare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to somelimited-production tires.

While the tires available on General Motorspassenger cars and light trucks may vary withrespect to these grades, they must also conformto federal safety requirements and additionalGeneral Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC)standards.

TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative ratingbased on the wear rate of the tire when testedunder controlled conditions on a specifiedgovernment test course. For example, a tiregraded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) timesas well on the government course as a tiregraded 100. The relative performance of tiresdepends upon the actual conditions of their use,however, and may depart significantly fromthe norm due to variations in driving habits, servicepractices, and differences in road characteristicsand climate.

Traction – AA, A, B, CThe traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA,A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’sability to stop on wet pavement as measured undercontrolled conditions on specified government testsurfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked Cmay have poor traction performance.

Warning: Thetraction grade assigned to this tire isbased on straight-ahead braking traction tests,and does not include acceleration, cornering,hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

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Temperature – A, B, CThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B,and C, representing the tire’s resistance tothe generation of heat and its ability to dissipateheat when tested under controlled conditions on aspecified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustainedhigh temperature can cause the material of the tireto degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessivetemperature can lead to sudden tire failure.The grade C corresponds to a level of performancewhich all passenger car tires must meet underthe Federal Motor Vehicle Safety StandardNo. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levelsof performance on the laboratory test wheelthan the minimum required by law.

Warning: The temperature grade for this tire isestablished for a tire that is properly inflatedand not overloaded. Excessive speed,underinflation, or excessive loading, eitherseparately or in combination, can cause heatbuildup and possible tire failure.

Wheel Alignment and Tire BalanceThe tires and wheels on your vehicle were alignedand balanced carefully at the factory to give youthe longest tire life and best overall performance.Adjustments to wheel alignment and tirebalancing will not be necessary on a regular basis.However, if you notice unusual tire wear or yourvehicle pulling to one side or the other, thealignment may need to be checked. If you noticeyour vehicle vibrating when driving on a smoothroad, your tires and wheels may need to berebalanced. See your dealer for proper diagnosis.

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Wheel ReplacementReplace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badlyrusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep comingloose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheelnuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air,replace it (except some aluminum wheels,which can sometimes be repaired). See yourdealer if any of these conditions exist.

Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.

Each new wheel should have the sameload-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offsetand be mounted the same way as the oneit replaces.

If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheelbolts, or wheel nuts, replace them only withnew GM original equipment parts. This way,you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheelbolts, and wheel nuts for your vehicle.

{CAUTION:

Using the wrong replacement wheels,wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehiclecan be dangerous. It could affect thebraking and handling of your vehicle,make your tires lose air and make youlose control. You could have a collisionin which you or others could be injured.Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts,and wheel nuts for replacement.

Notice: The wrong wheel can also causeproblems with bearing life, brake cooling,speedometer or odometer calibration,headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle groundclearance, and tire or tire chain clearanceto the body and chassis.

See Changing a Flat Tire on page 465 for moreinformation.

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Used Replacement Wheels

{CAUTION:

Putting a used wheel on your vehicle isdangerous. You cannot know how it hasbeen used or how far it has been driven. Itcould fail suddenly and cause a crash. Ifyou have to replace a wheel, use a newGM original equipment wheel.

Tire Chains

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Do not use tire chains. There is notenough clearance. Tire chains used on avehicle without the proper amount ofclearance can cause damage to thebrakes, suspension, or other vehicleparts. The area damaged by the tirechains could cause you to lose control ofyour vehicle and you or others may beinjured in a crash. Use another type oftraction device only if its manufacturerrecommends it for use on your vehicleand tire size combination and roadconditions. Follow that manufacturer’sinstructions. To help avoid damage toyour vehicle, drive slowly, re-adjust orremove the device if it is contacting yourvehicle, and do not spin your wheels. Ifyou do find traction devices that will fit,install them on the rear tires.

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Accessory InflatorYour vehicle may have an accessory inflatorsystem. You can inflate things like basketballs andbicycle tires. You can also use it to bring yourtire pressure up to the proper pressure. It is notdesigned to inflate large objects which will requiremore than five minutes to inflate, such as an airmattress.

The accessory inflatoris located in the rearcompartment onthe driver’s side of thevehicle behind anaccess cover, nearthe liftgate opening.

To remove the cover, push in on the tab to accessthe inflator.

You may have an air inflator kit that is located inthe glove compartment. It includes a 22 ft (6.7 m)hose with three nozzle adapters.

To use the accessory inflator, do the following:

1. Attach the appropriate nozzle adapterto the end of the hose, if required.

{CAUTION:

Inflating something too much can makeit explode, and you or others could beinjured. Be sure to read the inflatorinstructions, and inflate any object onlyto its recommended pressure.

2. Attach that end of the hose to the object youwish to inflate.

3. Attach the other end of the hose to the outlet.

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4. Press and release the switch to turn the airinflator on. The indicator light will remain onwhen the inflator is running.The system has an internal clock to preventthe system from overheating. The systemwill allow about five minutes of running time,then the compressor will stop. The indicatorlight will then begin to flash. When the indicatoris off, the inflator can be started again bypressing the switch. If the compressor is stillhot, it may only run for a short time beforeshutting off again.

5. Press and release the switch to turn theinflator off.

Place the inflator kit tools in the pouch and store itin its proper location. Remove the inflator hosefrom the outlet during loading and unloading. Loadleveling will not function with the inflator hoseattached to the inflator outlet. See ElectronicallyControlled Air Suspension System on page 360 formore information.

To reinstall the cover, line up the tabs at the backof the cover, put it in place and latch the tabs.

A continuous flashing indicator light may alsoindicate a malfunction in the air suspensionsystem. See Electronically Controlled AirSuspension System on page 360 for moreinformation.

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If a Tire Goes FlatIt is unusual for a tire to blowout while you aredriving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’stires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it ismuch more likely to leak out slowly. But if youshould ever have a blowout, here are a few tipsabout what to expect and what to do:

If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a dragthat pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take yourfoot off the accelerator pedal and grip thesteering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain laneposition, and then gently brake to a stop well outof the traffic lane.

A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts muchlike a skid and may require the same correctionyou would use in a skid. In any rear blowoutremove your foot from the accelerator pedal.Get the vehicle under control by steering theway you want the vehicle to go. It may be verybumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gentlybrake to a stop, well off the road if possible.

{CAUTION:

Lifting a vehicle and getting under it todo maintenance or repairs is dangerouswithout the appropriate safety equipmentand training. The jack provided with yourvehicle is designed only for changing aflat tire. If it is used for anything else, youor others could be badly injured or killedif the vehicle slips off the jack. Use thejack provided with your vehicle only forchanging a flat tire.

If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how touse the jacking equipment to change a flattire safely.

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Changing a Flat TireIf a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheeldamage by driving slowly to a level place.Turn on your hazard warning flashers. SeeHazard Warning Flashers on page 170 for moreinformation.

{CAUTION:

Changing a tire can be dangerous. Thevehicle can slip off the jack and roll overor fall on you or other people. You andthey 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).

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CAUTION: (Continued)

3. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle,be sure the transfer case is in a drivegear — not in NEUTRAL.

4. Turn off the engine and do not restartwhile the vehicle is raised.

5. Do not allow passengers to remain inthe vehicle.

6. Put the wheel blocks at the front andrear of the tire farthest away fromthe one being changed. That wouldbe the tire on the other side, at theopposite end of the vehicle.

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When your vehicle has a flat tire, use the followingexample as a guide to assist you in the placementof wheel blocks.

The following information will tell you how to usethe jack and change a tire.

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools

The jacking equipment needed to remove thespare tire is stored under the rear seat. To releasethe jack from its holder, turn the knob on thejack counterclockwise to lower the jack head.See Rear Seat Operation on page 18 for moreinformation.

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The tools you will be using include the wheelwrench (A), wheel blocks (B), extension(s)(socket end) (C), handle (jack end) (D),and jack (E).

The following instructions explain how to removethe underbody-mounted spare underneathyour vehicle.

Notice: If you remove or restow a tire from/tothe storage position under the vehicle whenit is supported by a jack, you could damage thetire and/or your vehicle. Always remove orrestow a tire when the vehicle is on the ground.

A. Wheel WrenchB. Hoist ShaftC. ExtensionD. RetainerE. Spare or Flat Tire

(Valve StemPointed Up)

1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate/Liftglasson page 106 for more information.

2. Attach the wheel wrench (A) to theextension (C).

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3. Insert the socketend of theextension (C)on a 45 degreeangle downwardinto the hoist driveshaft hole.

It is exposed when the rear gate is open andis just above the rear bumper. Be sure thesocket end of the extension (C) connectsto the hoist shaft. 4. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to

lower the spare tire. Keep turning the wheelwrench until the spare tire can be pulledout from under the vehicle.If the spare tire does not lower to the ground,the secondary latch is engaged causingthe tire not to lower. See Secondary LatchSystem on page 475 for more information.

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5. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable whenthe tire has been completely lowered, and pullit through the wheel opening.

6. Pull the tire out from under the vehicle.

Notice: If you drive away before the spare tireor secondary latch system cable has beenreinstalled, you could damage your vehicle.Always reinstall this cable before driving yourvehicle.

7. Put the spare tire near the flat tire.

Removing the Flat Tire andInstalling the Spare Tire

1. If your vehicle has a wheel cap that coversthe wheel nuts, position the chisel end of thewheel wrench in the notch and pry it off.

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2. Using the wheelwrench, loosen allthe wheel nuts.Do not removethem yet.

3. Turn the jack adjusting knob clockwise byhand to raise the jack lift head.

4. Place the handle, extension, and wheelwrench onto the jack.

A. Front Frame/Rear AxleB. JackC. HandleD. ExtensionE. Wheel Wrench

5. Place the jack in the appropriate positionnearest the flat tire.

Front Position Rear Position

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{CAUTION:

Getting under a vehicle when it is jackedup is dangerous. If the vehicle slips offthe jack you could be badly injured orkilled. Never get under a vehicle when itis supported only by a jack.

{CAUTION:

Raising your vehicle with the jackimproperly positioned can damage thevehicle and even make the vehicle fall.To help avoid personal injury and vehicledamage, be sure to fit the jack lift headinto the proper location before raisingthe vehicle.

6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handleclockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough offthe ground so there is enough room forthe spare tire to fit.

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7. Remove all thewheel nuts and takeoff the flat tire.

{CAUTION:

Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the partsto which it is fastened, can make thewheel nuts become loose after time.The wheel could come off and causeanaccident. When you change a wheel,remove any rust or dirt from the placeswhere the wheel attaches to the vehicle.

CAUTION: (Continued)

CAUTION: (Continued)

In an emergency, you can use a cloth or apaper towel to do this; but be sure to usea scraper or wire brush later, if needed, toget all the rust or dirt off.

8. Remove any rust ordirt from the wheelbolts, mountingsurfaces, andspare wheel.

9. Place the spare tire on the wheel-mountingsurface.

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{CAUTION:

Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.If you do, the nuts might come loose.Your wheel could fall off, causing aserious accident.

10. Put the nuts on by hand. Make sure therounded end is toward the wheel.

11. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel isheld against the hub. If a nut cannot beturned by hand, use the wheel wrench andsee your dealer as soon as possible.

12. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handlecounterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.

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{CAUTION:

Incorrect wheel nuts or improperlytightened wheel nuts can cause the wheelto come loose and even come off. Thiscould lead to an accident. Be sure to usethe correct wheel nuts. If you have toreplace them, be sure to get new originalequipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhereas soon as you can and have the nutstightened with a torque wrench to theproper torque specification. SeeCapacities and Specifications on page 502for wheel nut torque specification.

Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts canlead to brake pulsation and rotor damage.To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenlytighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequenceand to the proper torque specification. SeeCapacities and Specifications on page 502 forthe wheel nut torque specification.

13. Use the wrench totighten the wheelnuts firmly in acrisscross sequenceas shown.

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Secondary Latch SystemYour vehicle has an underbody-mounted tirehoist assembly equipped with a secondary latchsystem. It is designed to stop the spare tirefrom suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cableholding the spare tire is damaged. For thesecondary latch to work, the tire must be storedwith the valve stem pointing up. See Storinga Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 478for instructions on storing the spare or flat tirecorrectly.

{CAUTION:

Before beginning this procedure read allthe instructions. Failure to read and followthe instructions could damage the hoistassembly and you and others could gethurt. Read and follow the instructionslisted next.

{CAUTION:

Someone standing too close during theprocedure could be injured by the jack.If the spare tire does not slide off the jackcompletely, make sure no one is behindyou or on either side of you as you pullthe jack out from the spare.

To release the spare tire from the secondary latch,do the following:

1. Check under thevehicle to see ifthe cable is visible.If it is not visible,proceed to Step 6.

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2. If visible, first try to tighten the cable byturning the wheel wrench clockwise untilyou hear two clicks or feel it skip twice.You cannot overtighten the cable.

3. Loosen the cable by turning the wheel wrenchcounterclockwise three or four turns.

4. Repeat this procedure at least two times.If the spare tire lowers to the ground,continue with Step 2 of Removing the SpareTire and Tools on page 466.

5. Turn the wrench counterclockwise untilapproximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cableis exposed.

6. Attach the jack handle, extension(s) and thewheel wrench to the jack and place it underthe vehicle towards the front of the rearbumper. Position the center lift point of thejack under the center of the spare tire.

7. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jackuntil it lifts the end fitting.

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8. Continue raising the jack until the spare tirestops moving upward and is held firmly inplace. The secondary latch has released andthe spare tire is balancing on the jack.

9. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrenchcounterclockwise. Keep lowering the jackuntil the spare tire slides off the jack oris hanging by the cable.

10. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack andcarefully remove the jack. Use one hand topush against the spare while firmly pulling thejack out from under the spare tire with theother hand.

11. If the spare tire ishanging from thecable, insertthe socket end ofthe extensioninto the hoist shafthole on a 45 degreeangle downward.

12. Be sure that the socket end of the extensionconnects to the hoist shaft.

Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise tolower the spare the rest of the way.

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13. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pullit through the wheel opening. Pull the tire outfrom under the vehicle.

Notice: If you drive away before the spare tireor secondary latch system cable has beenreinstalled, you could damage your vehicle.Always reinstall this cable before driving yourvehicle.

14. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise thecable back up if the cable is hanging underthe vehicle.

Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon asyou can. You will not be able to store a sparetire using the hoist assembly until it has beenrepaired or replaced.

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire andTools

{CAUTION:

Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipmentin the passenger compartment of thevehicle could cause injury. In a suddenstop or collision, loose equipment couldstrike someone. Store all these in theproper place.

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{CAUTION:

The underbody-mounted spare tire needsto be stored with the valve stem pointingup. If the spare tire is stored with thevalve stem pointing downward, itssecondary latch will not work properlyand the spare tire could loosen andsuddenly fall from your vehicle. If thishappened when your vehicle was beingdriven, the tire might contact a person oranother vehicle, causing injury and, ofcourse, damage to itself as well. Be surethe underbody-mounted spare tire isstored with its valve stem pointing up.

Notice: An aluminum wheel with a flat tireshould always be stored under the vehicle withthe hoist. However, storing it that way for anextended period could damage the wheel.To avoid this, always stow the wheel properlywith the valve stem pointing up and havethe wheel repaired as soon as possible.

Follow this diagram to store theunderbody-mounted flat or spare tire.

A. Wheel WrenchB. Hoist ShaftC. ExtensionD. RetainerE. Spare or Flat Tire

(Valve StemPointed Up)

1. Put the tire (E) on the ground at the rear ofthe vehicle.

2. Remove the hubcap, if the vehicle has one,from the flat tire by tapping the backside ofthe hubcap with the wheel wrench (A). Store ina safe location until the flat tire is repaired.Once the tire is repaired, replace the hubcap.

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3. Make sure the valve stem is pointed up andto the rear.

4. Pull the retainer (D) through the wheel.

5. Put the socket end of the extension (C)through the hole just above the rear bumperat a 45 degree angle downward. Connectthe socket end of the extension to the hoistshaft (B).

6. Raise the tire fully against the underside ofthe vehicle. Continue turning the wheelwrench (A) clockwise until you hear two clicksor feel it skip twice. This indicates that thetire is secure and the cable is tight. The sparetire hoist cannot be overtightened. 7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push,

pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the tire. If thetire moves, use the wheel wrench and socketend of the extension to tighten the cable.

8. Return the equipment to the proper location inthe vehicle as shown next.

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A. HandleB. Wheel WrenchC. Instruction Label

D. Extension(s)E. KnobF. Wheel Blocks and Jack

1. Attach the handle (A), wheel wrench (B),and extension (D) in the slots provided.

2. Roll up the instruction label (C) and returnto the slot in the tool kit.

3. Assemble the wheel blocks (F) to the jack.4. Turn the knob (E) on the jack clockwise to

raise the jack head.

5. Return the rear seat to its proper position.

Spare TireYour vehicle, when new, had a fully-inflated sparetire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check itsinflation pressure regularly. See Inflation - TirePressure on page 447 and Loading Your Vehicleon page 349 for information regarding proper tireinflation and loading your vehicle. For instruction onhow to remove, install or store a spare tire, seeRemoving the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tireon page 469 and Storing a Flat or Spare Tire andTools on page 478.

After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, youshould stop as soon as possible and makesure the spare is correctly inflated. Have thedamaged or flat road tire repaired or replaced assoon as you can and installed back onto yourvehicle. This way, a spare tire will be availablein case you need it again.

Do not mix tires and wheels of different sizes,because they will not fit. Keep your spare tireand its wheel together.

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Appearance Care

Cleaning the Inside of Your VehicleYour vehicle’s interior will continue to look itsbest if it is cleaned often. Although not alwaysvisible, dust and dirt can accumulate on yourupholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather,and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming isrecommended to remove particles from yourupholstery. It is important to keep your upholsteryfrom becoming and remaining heavily soiled.Soils should be removed as quickly as possible.Your vehicle’s interior may experience extremesof heat that could cause stains to set rapidly.

Lighter colored interiors may require more frequentcleaning. Use care because newspapers andgarments that transfer color to your homefurnishings may also transfer color to yourvehicle’s interior.

When leaning your vehicle’s interior, only usecleaners specifically designed for the surfacesbeing cleaned. Permanent damage may result fromusing cleaners on surfaces for which they werenot intended. Use glass cleaner only on glass.

Remove any accidental over-spray from othersurfaces immediately. To prevent over-spray, applycleaner directly to the cleaning cloth.

Notice: If you use abrasive cleaners whencleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle, youcould scratch the glass and/or cause damageto the rear window defogger. When cleaningthe glass on your vehicle, use only a soft clothand glass cleaner.

Many cleaners contain solvents that may becomeconcentrated in your vehicle’s breathing space.Before using cleaners, read and adhere to all safetyinstructions on the label. While cleaning yourvehicle’s interior, maintain adequate ventilation byopening your vehicle’s doors and windows.

Dust may be removed from small buttons andknobs using a small brush with soft bristles.

Your GM dealer has a product for cleaning yourvehicle’s glass. Should it become necessary,you can also obtain a product from your GM dealerto remove odors from your vehicle’s upholstery.

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Do not clean your vehicle using the followingcleaners or techniques:

• Never use a knife or any other sharp object toremove a soil from any interior surface.

• Never use a stiff brush. It can cause damageto your vehicle’s interior surfaces.

• Never apply heavy pressure or rubaggressively with a cleaning cloth. Use ofheavy pressure can damage your interior anddoes not improve the effectiveness of soilremoval.

• Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. Avoidlaundry detergents or dishwashing soaps withdegreasers. Using too much soap will leavea residue that leaves streaks and attracts dirt.For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops pergallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide.

• Do not heavily saturate your upholstery whilecleaning.

• Damage to your vehicle’s interior may resultfrom the use of many organic solvents suchas naptha, alcohol, etc.

Fabric/CarpetUse a vacuum cleaner with a soft brushattachment frequently to remove dust and loosedirt. A canister vacuum with a beater bar inthe nozzle may only be used on floor carpet andcarpeted floor mats. For soils, always try to removethem first with plain water or club soda. Beforecleaning, gently remove as much of the soilas possible using one of the following techniques:

• For liquids: gently blot the remaining soilwith a paper towel. Allow the soil to absorbinto the paper towel until no more canbe removed.

• For solid dry soils: remove as much aspossible and then vacuum.

To clean, use the following instructions:

1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth withwater or club soda.

2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture.

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3. Start on the outside edge of the soil andgently rub toward the center. Continuecleaning, using a clean area of the clotheach time it becomes soiled.

4. Continue to gently rub the soiled area untilthe cleaning cloth remains clean.

5. If the soil is not completely removed, use amild soap solution and repeat the cleaningprocess that was used with plain water.

If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabriccleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When acommercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to beused, test a small hidden area for colorfastnessfirst. If the locally cleaned area gives anyimpression that a ring formation may result,clean the entire surface.

After the cleaning process has been completed,a paper towel can be used to blot excess moisturefrom the fabric or carpet.

LeatherA soft cloth dampened with water may be used toremove dust. If a more thorough cleaning isnecessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild soapsolution can be used. Allow the leather to drynaturally. Do not use heat to dry. Never use steamto clean leather. Never use spot lifters or spotremovers on leather. Many commercial leathercleaners and coatings that are sold to preserveand protect leather may permanently changethe appearance and feel of your leather and arenot recommended. Do not use silicone orwax-based products, or those containing organicsolvents to clean your vehicle’s interior becausethey can alter the appearance by increasingthe gloss in a non-uniform manner. Never useshoe polish on your leather.

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Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and OtherPlastic SurfacesA soft cloth dampened with water may be used toremove dust. If a more thorough cleaning isnecessary, a clean soft cloth dampened with amild soap solution can be used to gently removedust and dirt. Never use spot lifters or removerson plastic surfaces. Many commercial cleaners andcoatings that are sold to preserve and protectsoft plastic surfaces may permanently changethe appearance and feel of your interior andare not recommended. Do not use silicone orwax-based products, or those containing organicsolvents to clean your vehicle’s interior becausethey can alter the appearance by increasingthe gloss in a non-uniform manner.

Some commercial products may increase gloss onyour instrument panel. The increase in glossmay cause annoying reflections in the windshieldand even make it difficult to see through thewindshield under certain conditions.

Care of Safety BeltsKeep belts clean and dry.

{CAUTION:

Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If youdo, it may severely weaken them. In acrash, they might not be able to provideadequate protection. Clean safety beltsonly with mild soap and lukewarm water.

WeatherstripsSilicone grease on weatherstrips will make themlast longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. Duringvery cold, damp weather frequent application maybe required. See Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 517.

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Washing Your VehicleThe paint finish on the vehicle provides beauty,depth of color, gloss retention, and durability.

The best way to preserve the vehicle’s finish is tokeep it clean by washing it often with lukewarmor cold water.

Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of thesun. Use a car washing soap. Do not usestrong soaps or chemical detergents. Be sureto rinse the vehicle well, removing all soap residuecompletely. Approved cleaning products canbe obtained from your dealer. See VehicleCare/Appearance Materials on page 490. Do notuse cleaning agents that are petroleum based,or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaningagents should be flushed promptly and notallowed to dry on the surface, or they could stain.Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or anall-cotton towel to avoid surface scratchesand water spotting.

High pressure car washes may cause water toenter the vehicle.

Cleaning Exterior Lamps/LensesUse only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth anda car washing soap to clean exterior lampsand lenses. Follow instructions under WashingYour Vehicle on page 486.

Finish CareOccasional waxing or mild polishing of yourvehicle by hand may be necessary to removeresidue from the paint finish. You can getGM-approved cleaning products from your dealer.See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials onpage 490.

If your vehicle has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paintfinish, the clearcoat gives more depth and gloss tothe colored basecoat. Always use waxes andpolishes that are non-abrasive and made for abasecoat/clearcoat paint finish.

Notice: Machine compounding or aggressivepolishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paintfinish may damage it. Use only non-abrasivewaxes and polishes that are made for abasecoat/clearcoat paint finish on your vehicle.

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Foreign materials such as calcium chloride andother salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar,tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrialchimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s finish ifthey remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicleas soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasivecleaners that are marked safe for painted surfacesto remove foreign matter.

Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging,weather and chemical fallout that can take their tollover a period of years. You can help to keepthe paint finish looking new by keeping yourvehicle garaged or covered whenever possible.

Protecting Exterior Bright Metal PartsBright metal parts should be cleaned regularlyto keep their luster. Washing with water is allthat is usually needed. However, you mayuse chrome polish on chrome or stainless steeltrim, if necessary.

Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoiddamaging protective trim, never use auto orchrome polish, steam or caustic soap to cleanaluminum. A coating of wax, rubbed to high polish,is recommended for all bright metal parts.

Windshield, Backglass, and WiperBladesIf the windshield is not clear after using thewindshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatterswhen running, wax, sap or other material maybe on the blade or windshield.

Clean the outside of the windshield with afull-strength glass cleaning liquid. The windshieldis clean if beads do not form when you rinse itwith water.

Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiperblades and affect their performance. Cleanthe blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soakedin full-strength windshield washer solvent. Thenrinse the blade with water.

Check the wiper blades and clean them asnecessary; replace blades that look worn.

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Aluminum Wheels

Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals,abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, orcleaners that contain acid on aluminum orchrome-plated wheels, you could damage thesurface of the wheel(s). The repairs wouldnot be covered by your warranty. Useonly GM-approved cleaners on aluminum orchrome-plated wheels.

Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean clothwith mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water.After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft cleantowel. A wax may then be applied.

Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminumwheels could damage the wheels. The repairswould not be covered by your warranty.Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only.

The surface of these wheels is similar to thepainted surface of the vehicle. Do not use strongsoaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasivecleaners, cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaningbrushes on them because the surface couldbe damaged. Do not use chrome polish onaluminum wheels.

Notice: If you drive your vehicle through anautomatic car wash that has silicone carbidetire cleaning brushes, you could damagethe aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Therepairs would not be covered by your warranty.Never drive a vehicle equipped with aluminumor chrome-plated wheels through anautomatic car wash that uses silicone carbidetire cleaning brushes.

Do not take the vehicle through an automatic carwash that has silicone carbide tire cleaningbrushes. These brushes can also damage thesurface of these wheels.

TiresTo clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner.

Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressingproducts on your vehicle may damage thepaint finish and/or tires. When applying a tiredressing, always wipe off any oversprayfrom all painted surfaces on your vehicle.

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Sheet Metal DamageIf the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metalrepair or replacement, make sure the bodyrepair shop applies anti-corrosion material to partsrepaired or replaced to restore corrosionprotection.

Original manufacturer replacement parts willprovide the corrosion protection while maintainingthe warranty.

Finish DamageAny stone chips, fractures or deep scratches inthe finish should be repaired right away. Baremetal will corrode quickly and may develop intomajor repair expense.

Minor chips and scratches can be repaired withtouch-up materials available from your dealer.Larger areas of finish damage can be correctedin your dealer’s body and paint shop.

Underbody MaintenanceChemicals used for ice and snow removal and dustcontrol can collect on the underbody. If these arenot removed, corrosion and rust can develop on theunderbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan,and exhaust system even though they havecorrosion protection.At least every spring, flush these materials from theunderbody with plain water. Clean any areas wheremud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in closeareas of the frame should be loosened before beingflushed. Your dealer or an underbody car washingsystem can do this for you.

Chemical Paint SpottingSome weather and atmospheric conditions cancreate a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants canfall upon and attack painted surfaces on the vehicle.This damage can take two forms: blotchy,ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregulardark spots etched into the paint surface.Although no defect in the paint job causes this, GMwill repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfacesof new vehicles damaged by this fallout conditionwithin 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) ofpurchase, whichever occurs first.

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Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials

Description Usage

Polishing ClothWax-Treated

Interior and exteriorpolishing cloth.

Tar and Road OilRemover

Removes tar, road oil,and asphalt.

Chrome Cleanerand Polish

Use on chrome orstainless steel.

White Sidewall TireCleaner

Removes soil and blackmarks from whitewalls.

Vinyl Cleaner Cleans vinyl.

Glass Cleaner Removes dirt, grime,smoke and fingerprints.

Chrome and WireWheel Cleaner

Removes dirt and grimefrom chrome wheels andwire wheel covers.

Finish Enhancer

Removes dust,fingerprints, and surfacecontaminants. Spray onand wipe off.

Description Usage

Swirl Remover PolishRemoves swirl marks, finescratches, and other lightsurface contamination.

Cleaner Wax Removes light scratchesand protects finish.

Foaming Tire ShineLow Gloss

Cleans, shines, andprotects in one step.No wiping necessary.

Wash Wax Concentrate

Medium foamingshampoo. Cleansand lightly waxes.Biodegradable andphosphate free.

Spot Lifter

Quickly removes spotsand stains from carpets,vinyl, and clothupholstery.

Odor EliminatorOdorless spray odoreliminator used on fabrics,vinyl, leather and carpet.

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Vehicle Identification

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

This is the legal identifier for your vehicle.It appears on a plate in the front corner of theinstrument panel, on the driver’s side. You cansee it if you look through the windshield fromoutside your vehicle. The VIN also appears onthe Certification/Tire and Service Parts labelsand the certificates of title and registration.

Engine IdentificationThe eighth character in the VIN is the enginecode. This code will help you identify your vehicle’sengine, specifications, and replacement parts.

Service Parts Identification LabelYou will find this label on the inside of the glovebox. It is very helpful if you ever need to orderparts. On this label, you will find the following:

• VIN

• Model designation

• Paint information

• Production options and special equipment

Do not remove this label from the vehicle.

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Electrical System

Add-On Electrical EquipmentNotice: Do not add anything electrical to yourvehicle unless you check with your dealer first.Some electrical equipment can damage yourvehicle and the damage would not be coveredby your warranty. Some add-on electricalequipment can keep other components fromworking as they should.

Add-on equipment can drain your vehicle’sbattery, even if your vehicle is not operating.

Your vehicle has an airbag system. Beforeattempting to add anything electrical to yourvehicle, see Servicing Your Airbag-EquippedVehicle on page 88.

HeadlampsThe headlamp wiring is protected by four fuses.An electrical overload will cause a lamp to goon and off. If this happens, have your headlampwiring checked right away.

Windshield Wiper FusesThe windshield wiper motor is protected by acircuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheatsdue to heavy snow or ice, the wiper will stopuntil the motor cools. If the overload is caused bysome electrical problem, be sure to get it fixed.

Power Windows and OtherPower OptionsCircuit breakers protect the power windows andother power accessories. When the current load istoo heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,protecting the circuit until the problem is fixedor goes away.

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Fuses and Circuit BreakersThe wiring circuits in your vehicle are protectedfrom short circuits by a combination of fusesand circuit breakers. This greatly reducesthe chance of fires caused by electrical problems.

Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a newone of the identical size and rating.

If you ever have a problem on the road and don’thave a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has thesame amperage. Just pick some feature of yourvehicle that you can get along without — like theradio or cigarette lighter — and use its fuse, if it isthe correct amperage. Replace it as soon asyou can.

Engine Compartment Fuse Block

The fuse block is located under the hood in theengine compartment on the driver’s side ofthe vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overviewon page 390 for more information on location.

Remove the primary cover by pressing thetwo locking tabs. Remove the secondary coverby snapping off while lifting. To reinstall thefuse panel cover, reverse the sequence.

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Fuses Usage

1 Electrically-Controlled AirSuspension

2 Passenger’s Side High-BeamHeadlamp

Fuses Usage

3 Passenger’s Side Low-BeamHeadlamp

4 Back-Up Trailer Lamps

L6 Engine

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Fuses Usage

5 Driver’s Side High-BeamHeadlamp

6 Driver’s Side Low-BeamHeadlamp

7 Windshield Wiper8 Active Transfer Case9 Windshield Washer

10 Powertrain Control Module B11 Fog Lamps12 Stoplamp13 Cigarette Lighter15 Electric Adjustable Pedals

16 Truck Body Controller,Ignition 1

17 Crank18 Airbag19 Trailer Electric Brake20 Cooling Fan21 Horn22 Ignition E23 Electronic Throttle Control

Fuses Usage

24 Instrument Panel Cluster,Driver Information Center

25 Automatic Shift Lock ControlSystem

26 Transmission Control ModuleCanister

27 Backup28 Powertrain Control Module 129 Oxygen Sensor30 Air Conditioning31 Truck Body Controller 132 Trailer33 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)34 Ignition A35 Blower Motor36 Blower50 Passenger’s Side Trailer Turn51 Driver’s Side Trailer Turn52 Hazard Flashers53 Headlamp Driver Module

54 Air Injection Reactor (AIR)Solenoid

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Fuses Usage56 Air Injection Reactor (AIR) Pump

58 Vehicle Stability EnhancementSystem (StabiliTrak®)

59 Regulated Voltage Control

Relays Usage37 Headlamp Wiper38 Rear Window Wiper/Washer39 Fog Lamps40 Horn41 Fuel Pump42 Windshield Washer43 High-Beam Headlamp

Relays Usage44 Air Conditioning45 Cooling Fan46 Headlamp Driver Module47 Starter49 Electric Adjustable Pedal

55 Air Injection Reactor (AIR)Solenoid

57 Powertrain

Miscellaneous Usage48 Instrument Panel Battery

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Fuses Usage

1 Electrically-Controlled AirSuspension

2 Passenger’s Side High-BeamHeadlamp

Fuses Usage

3 Passenger’s Side Low-BeamHeadlamp

4 Back-Up Trailer Lamps

V8 Engine

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Fuses Usage

5 Driver’s Side High-BeamHeadlamp

6 Driver’s Side Low-BeamHeadlamp

7 Windshield Wiper8 Active Transfer Case9 Windshield Washer

10 Powertrain Control Module B11 Fog Lamps12 Stoplamp13 Cigarette Lighter14 Ignition Coils

15 Transmission Control Module(TCM) Canister Vent

16 Truck Body Controller, Ignition 117 Crank18 Airbag19 Trailer Electric Brake20 Cooling Fan21 Horn22 Ignition E23 Electronic Throttle Control

24 Instrument Panel Cluster,Driver Information Center

Fuses Usage

25 Automatic Shift Lock ControlSystem

26 Engine 127 Backup28 Powertrain Control Module 129 Powertrain Control Module30 Air Conditioning31 Injector Bank A32 Trailer33 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)34 Ignition A35 Blower Motor36 Ignition B50 Passenger’s Side Trailer Turn51 Driver’s Side Trailer Turn52 Hazard Flashers53 Transmission54 Oxygen Sensor Bank B55 Oxygen Sensor Bank A56 Injector Bank B57 Headlamp Driver Module58 Truck Body Controller 159 Electric Adjustable Pedal

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Fuses Usage

61 Vehicle Stability EnhancementSystem (StabiliTrak®)

62 Regulated Voltage Control

Relays Usage37 Headlamp Wiper38 Rear Window Wiper/Washer39 Fog Lamps40 Horn41 Fuel Pump42 Windshield Washer43 High-Beam Headlamp44 Air Conditioning45 Cooling Fan46 Headlamp Driver Module47 Starter49 Electric Adjustable Pedal60 Powertrain

Miscellaneous Usage48 Instrument Panel Battery

Rear Underseat Fuse Block

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Fuses Usage01 Passenger Door Control Module02 Driver Door Control Module03 Liftgate Module 204 Truck Body Controller 3

Fuses Usage05 Rear Fog Lamps06 Blank07 Truck Body Controller 208 Power Seats

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Fuses Usage09 Rear Wiper10 Driver Door Module11 Amplifier12 Passenger Door Module13 Rear Climate Controls14 Driver Side Rear Parking Lamps15 Blank

16 Vehicle Center High-MountedStoplamp (CHMSL)

17 Passenger Side Rear ParkingLamps

18 Locks19 Liftgate Module/Driver Seat Module20 Blank21 Lock23 Blank24 Unlock25 Blank26 Blank

27 OnStar® Overhead Battery/OnStar®System

28 Sunroof29 Rainsense™ Wipers30 Parking Lamps

Fuses Usage31 Truck Body Controller Accessory32 Truck Body Controller 533 Front Wipers34 Vehicle Stop35 Transmission Control Module36 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning B37 Front Parking Lamps38 Driver Side Turn Signal39 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning 140 Truck Body Controller 441 Radio42 Trailer Park43 Passenger Side Turn Signal44 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning45 Rear Fog Lamps46 Auxiliary Power 147 Ignition 048 Four-Wheel Drive49 Blank50 Truck Body Controller Ignition51 Brakes52 Truck Body Controller Run

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Capacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See RecommendedFluids and Lubricants on page 517 for more information.

ApplicationCapacities

English Metric

Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134aFor the air conditioning system refrigerant chargeamount, see the refrigerant caution label located

under the hood. See your dealer for more information.Cooling System

4.2L L6 10.8 qt 10.2 L5.3L V8 12.2 qt 11.6 L

Engine Oil with Filter4.2L L6 7.0 qt 6.6 L5.3L V8 6.0 qt 5.7 L

Fuel Tank 22.0 gal 83.3 LTransfer Case Lubricant 2.0 qt 1.8 LTransmission (Drain and Refill) 5.0 qt 4.7 LWheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 YAll capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.Recheck the fluid level after filling.

Engine SpecificationsEngine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap4.2L L6 S Automatic 0.040 inches (1.01 mm)5.3L V8 M Automatic 0.040 inches (1.01 mm)

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Maintenance Schedule ................................ 504Introduction ............................................... 504Maintenance Requirements ........................ 504Your Vehicle and the Environment ............ 505Using the Maintenance Schedule ............... 505Scheduled Maintenance ............................. 507Additional Required Services ..................... 510Maintenance Footnotes .............................. 511

Owner Checks and Services ..................... 513At Each Fuel Fill ....................................... 513At Least Once a Month ............................. 514At Least Once a Year ............................... 514Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ........ 517Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ..... 519Engine Drive Belt Routing ......................... 520Maintenance Record .................................. 521

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

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Maintenance Schedule

IntroductionImportant: Keep engine oil at the proper leveland change as recommended.

Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? ThePlan supplements your new vehicle warranties.See your Warranty and Owner Assistance bookletor your dealer for details.

Maintenance Requirements

Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks,inspections, replacement parts, andrecommended fluids and lubricants asprescribed in this manual are necessary tokeep your vehicle in good working condition.Any damage caused by failure to followscheduled maintenance may not be coveredby warranty.

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Your Vehicle and the EnvironmentProper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keepyour vehicle in good working condition, but alsohelps the environment. All recommendedmaintenance is important. Improper vehiclemaintenance can even affect the quality of the airwe breathe. Improper fluid levels or the wrongtire inflation can increase the level of emissionsfrom your vehicle. To help protect our environment,and to keep your vehicle in good condition, besure to maintain your vehicle properly.

Using the Maintenance ScheduleWe at General Motors want to help you keep yourvehicle in good working condition. But we donot know exactly how you will drive it. You maydrive very short distances only a few times a week.Or you may drive long distances all the time invery hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehiclein making deliveries. Or you may drive it towork, to do errands, or in many other ways.

Because of all the different ways people use theirvehicles, maintenance needs vary. You mayneed more frequent checks and replacements.So please read the following and note howyou drive. If you have any questions on how tokeep your vehicle in good condition, see yourGM Goodwrench® dealer.

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This schedule is for vehicles that:

• carry passengers and cargo withinrecommended limits. You will find these limitson the Tire and Loading Information label.See Loading Your Vehicle on page 349.

• are driven on reasonable road surfaces withinlegal driving limits.

• are driven off-road in the recommendedmanner. See Off-Road Driving on page 319.

• use the recommended fuel. See GasolineOctane on page 382.

The services in Scheduled Maintenance onpage 507 should be performed when indicated.See Additional Required Services on page 510and Maintenance Footnotes on page 511 forfurther information.

{CAUTION:

Performing maintenance work on a vehiclecan be dangerous. In trying to do somejobs, you can be seriously injured. Do yourown maintenance work only if you have therequired know-how and the proper toolsand equipment for the job. If you have anydoubt, see your GM Goodwrench® dealerto have a qualified technician do the work.See Doing Your Own Service Workon page 381.

Some maintenance services can be complex.So, unless you are technically qualified and havethe necessary equipment, you should haveyour GM Goodwrench® dealer do these jobs.

When you go to your GM Goodwrench® dealer foryour service needs, you will know that GM-trainedand supported service technicians will performthe work using genuine GM parts.

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If you want to purchase service information, seeService Publications Ordering Informationon page 545.

Owner Checks and Services on page 513 tellsyou what should be checked, when to check it, andwhat you can easily do to help keep your vehiclein good condition.

The proper replacement parts, fluids, andlubricants to use are listed in RecommendedFluids and Lubricants on page 517 and NormalMaintenance Replacement Parts on page 519.When your vehicle is serviced, make sure theseare used. All parts should be replaced and allnecessary repairs done before you or anyone elsedrives the vehicle. We recommend the use ofgenuine GM parts.

Scheduled MaintenanceWhen the change engine oil light or CHANGEENGINE OIL DIC message comes on, it meansthat service is required for your vehicle. SeeChange Engine Oil Light on page 214 or DICWarnings and Messages on page 222. Have yourvehicle serviced as soon as possible within thenext 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if youare driving under the best conditions, the engineoil life system may not indicate that vehicle serviceis necessary for over a year. However, yourengine oil and filter must be changed at leastonce a year and at this time the system mustbe reset. Your GM Goodwrench® dealer hasGM-trained service technicians who will performthis work using genuine GM parts and resetthe system.

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If the engine oil life system is ever resetaccidentally, you must service your vehicle within3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service.Remember to reset the oil life system wheneverthe oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life Systemon page 398 for information on the Engine Oil LifeSystem and resetting the system.

When the change engine oil light or CHANGEENGINE OIL DIC message appears, certainservices, checks, and inspections are required.Required services are described in the followingfor “Maintenance I” and “Maintenance II.”Generally, it is recommended that your firstservice be Maintenance I, your second servicebe Maintenance II, and that you alternateMaintenance I and Maintenance II thereafter.However, in some cases, Maintenance II maybe required more often.

Maintenance I — Use Maintenance I if the lightor message comes on within 10 months sincethe vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II wasperformed.

Maintenance II — Use Maintenance II if theprevious service performed was Maintenance I.Always use Maintenance II whenever the lightor message comes on 10 months or more sincethe last service or if the light or message hasnot come on at all for one year.

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Scheduled MaintenanceService Maintenance I Maintenance II

Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on page 394. Reset oil life system.See Engine Oil Life System on page 398. An Emission Control Service. • •

Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). • •Inspect engine air cleaner filter. If necessary, replace filter. See Engine AirCleaner/Filter on page 400. See footnote (k). •

Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear. See Tire Inspection andRotation on page 453 and “Tire Wear Inspection” in At Least Once a Monthon page 514.

• •

Inspect brake system. See footnote (a). • •Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid asneeded. • •

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. See footnote (g). •

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Additional Required ServicesThe following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicatedmiles (kilometers) shown for each item.

Additional Required Services

Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000(40 000)

50,000(80 000)

75,000(120 000)

100,000(160 000)

125,000(200 000)

150,000(240 000)

Inspect fuel system for damageor leaks. • • • • • •

Inspect exhaust system for looseor damaged components. • • • • • •

Replace engine air cleaner filter.See Engine Air Cleaner/Filteron page 400.

• • •

Change automatic transmissionfluid and filter (severe service).See footnotes (g) and (h).

• • •

Change automatic transmissionfluid and filter (normal service).See footnote (g).

Automatic transfer case only: Changetransfer case fluid. See footnote (g). • • •

Replace spark plugs. An EmissionControl Service. •

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Additional Required Services (cont’d)

Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000(40 000)

50,000(80 000)

75,000(120 000)

100,000(160 000)

125,000(200 000)

150,000(240 000)

V8 engine only: Inspect spark plugwires. An Emission Control Service. •

Engine cooling system service (or everyfive years, whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Service.See footnote (i).

Inspect engine accessory drive belt.An Emission Control Service.See footnote (l).

Maintenance Footnotes(a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses forproper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotorsfor surface condition. Inspect other brakeparts, including calipers, parking brake, etc.

(b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension andsteering system for damaged, loose, or missingparts or signs of wear. Inspect power steering linesand hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,cracks, chafing, etc.

(c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replacedif they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated.Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace withgenuine GM parts as needed. To help ensureproper operation, a pressure test of the coolingsystem and pressure cap and cleaning the outsideof the radiator and air conditioning condenser isrecommended at least once a year.

(d) Visually inspect wiper blades for wear orcracking. Replace wiper blades that appear wornor damaged or that streak or miss areas ofthe windshield.

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(e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and allyour belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, andanchorages are working properly. Look forany other loose or damaged safety belt systemparts. If you see anything that might keep a safetybelt system from doing its job, have it repaired.Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Alsolook for any opened or broken airbag coverings,and have them repaired or replaced. Theairbag system does not need regular maintenance.

(f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latchassembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor,release pawl, rear compartment hinges, outerliftgate handle pivot points, rear door detent link,roller mechanism, liftgate handle pivot points, latchbolt, fuel door hinge, cargo door hinge, locks,and folding seat hardware. More frequentlubrication may be required when exposed to acorrosive environment. Applying silicone grease onweatherstrips with a clean cloth will make themlast longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.

(g) Inspect hoses for cracks, chafing, leaks, kinks,and proper installation.

(h) Change automatic transmission fluid and filterif the vehicle is mainly driven under one ormore of these conditions:

− In heavy city traffic where the outsidetemperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C)or higher.

− In hilly or mountainous terrain.− When doing frequent trailer towing.− Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery

service.

(i) Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. Thisservice can be complex; you should haveyour dealer perform this service. See EngineCoolant on page 405 for what to use. Inspecthoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap,and filler neck. Pressure test the coolingsystem and pressure cap.

(j) A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicatea problem. Have the system inspected andrepaired and the fluid level checked. Add fluid ifneeded.

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(k) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,inspect the filter at each engine oil change.

(l) Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessivecracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt ifnecessary.

Owner Checks and ServicesThese owner checks and services should beperformed at the intervals specified to helpensure the safety, dependability, and emissioncontrol performance of your vehicle. YourGM Goodwrench® dealer can assist you withthese checks and services.

Be sure any necessary repairs are completed atonce. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are addedto your vehicle, make sure they are the properones, as shown in Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 517.

At Each Fuel FillIt is important to perform these underhood checksat each fuel fill.

Engine Oil Level CheckCheck the engine oil level and add the proper oilif necessary. See Engine Oil on page 394 forfurther details.

Notice: It is important to check your oilregularly and keep it at the proper level. Failureto keep your engine oil at the proper levelcan cause damage to your engine not coveredby your warranty.

Engine Coolant Level CheckCheck the engine coolant level and addDEX-COOL® coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant on page 405 for further details.

Windshield Washer Fluid Level CheckCheck the windshield washer fluid level inthe windshield washer fluid reservoir and addthe proper fluid if necessary.

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At Least Once a Month

Tire Inflation CheckVisually inspect your vehicle’s tires and makesure they are inflated to the correct pressures.Do not forget to check the spare tire. SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 447. Check tomake sure the spare tire is stored securely.See Changing a Flat Tire on page 465.

Tire Wear InspectionTire rotation may be required for high mileagehighway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life Systemservice notification. Check the tires for wearand, if necessary, rotate the tires. See TireInspection and Rotation on page 453.

At Least Once a Year

Starter Switch Check

{CAUTION:

When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, you or others could be injured.

1. Before you start, be sure you have enoughroom around the vehicle.

2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and theregular brake. See Parking Brake on page 126.Do not use the accelerator pedal, and beready to turn off the engine immediately ifit starts.

3. Try to start the engine in each gear. Thevehicle should start only in PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in anyother position, contact your GM Goodwrench®

dealer for service.

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Automatic Transmission Shift LockControl System Check

{CAUTION:

When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, you or others could be injured.

1. Before you start, be sure you have enoughroom around the vehicle. It should be parkedon a level surface.

2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See ParkingBrake on page 126.Be ready to apply the regular brakeimmediately if the vehicle begins to move.

3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN,but do not start the engine. Without applyingthe regular brake, try to move the shiftlever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If theshift lever moves out of PARK (P), contactyour GM Goodwrench® dealer for service.

Ignition Transmission Lock CheckWhile parked, and with the parking brake set, tryto turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift leverposition.

• The ignition should turn to LOCK only whenthe shift lever is in PARK (P).

• The ignition key should come out onlyin LOCK.

Contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer if serviceis required.

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Parking Brake and AutomaticTransmission Park (P) Mechanism Check

{CAUTION:

When you are doing this check, yourvehicle could begin to move. You orothers could be injured and propertycould be damaged. Make sure there isroom in front of your vehicle in case itbegins to roll. Be ready to apply theregular brake at once should the vehiclebegin to move.

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facingdownhill. Keeping your foot on the regularbrake, set the parking brake.

• To check the parking brake’s holding ability:With the engine running and transmission inNEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressurefrom the regular brake pedal. Do this until thevehicle is held by the parking brake only.

• To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holdingability: With the engine running, shift toPARK (P). Then release the parking brakefollowed by the regular brake.

Contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer if service isrequired.

Underbody Flushing ServiceAt least every spring, use plain water to flush anycorrosive materials from the underbody. Takecare to clean thoroughly any areas where mudand other debris can collect.

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Recommended Fluids andLubricantsFluids and lubricants identified below by name,part number, or specification may be obtainedfrom your dealer.

Usage Fluid/Lubricant

Engine Oil

Engine oil which meetsGM Standard GM6094M anddisplays the American PetroleumInstitute Certified for GasolineEngines starburst symbol.GM Goodwrench® oil meets allthe requirements for your vehicle.To determine the proper viscosityfor your vehicle’s engine, seeEngine Oil on page 394.

Engine Coolant

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkablewater and use only DEX-COOL®

Coolant. See Engine Coolanton page 405.

Hydraulic BrakeSystem

Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid orequivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.

Usage Fluid/Lubricant

WindshieldWasher GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent.

Parking BrakeCable Guides

Chassis Lubricant(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,in Canada 88901242) or lubricantmeeting requirements of NLGI #2,Category LB or GC-LB.

Power SteeringSystem

GM Power Steering Fluid(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,in Canada 89021186).

AutomaticTransmission

DEXRON®-VI AutomaticTransmission Fluid.

Key LockCylinders

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,in Canada 10953474).

ChassisLubrication

Chassis Lubricant(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, inCanada 88901242) or lubricantmeeting requirements of NLGI #2,Category LB or GC-LB.

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Usage Fluid/Lubricant

Front andRear Axle

SAE 75W-90 SyntheticAxle Lubricant(GM Part No. U.S. 12378261,in Canada 10953455) meetingGM Specification 9986115.

Transfer CaseAUTO-TRAK II Fluid(GM Part No. U.S. 12378508,in Canada 10953626).

Rear DrivelineCenter Splineand Universal

Joints

Chassis Lubricant(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, inCanada 88901242) or lubricantmeeting requirements of NLGI #2,Category LB or GC-LB.

ConstantVelocity

Universal Joint

Chassis Lubricant(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, inCanada 88901242) or lubricantmeeting requirements of NLGI #2,Category LB or GC-LB.

Hood LatchAssembly,Secondary

Latch, Pivots,Spring

Anchor, andRelease Pawl

Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,in Canada 992723) or lubricantmeeting requirements of NLGI #2,Category LB or GC-LB.

Usage Fluid/Lubricant

Hood and DoorHinges, BodyDoor Hinge

Pins, LiftgateHinge andLinkage,

Folding Seats,and Fuel

Door Hinge

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,in Canada 10953474).

Outer TailgateHandle PivotPoints and

Hinges

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,in Canada 10953474).

WeatherstripConditioning

Weatherstrip Lubricant(GM Part No. U.S. 3634770,in Canada 10953518) orDielectric Silicone Grease(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,in Canada 992887).

WeatherstripSqueaks

Synthetic Grease withTeflon, Superlube(GM Part No. U.S. 12371287,in Canada 10953437).

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Normal Maintenance Replacement PartsReplacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.

Part GM Part Number ACDelco® Part Number

Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24208576 TF337

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15036141 A2014C

Engine Oil Filter

4.2L L6 Engine 89017342 PF61

5.3L V8 Engine 89017524 PF48

Spark Plugs

4.2L L6 Engine 12598004 41-103

5.3L V8 Engine 12571164 41-985

Wiper Blades

Front – 22 inches (56 cm) 15214346 —

Rear – 16 inches (41 cm) 15160740 —

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Engine Drive Belt Routing

4.2L V6 Engine

5.3L V8 Engine

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Maintenance RecordAfter 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 504.Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 513 can be added on the followingrecord pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.

Maintenance Record

Date OdometerReading Serviced By Maintenance I or

Maintenance II Services Performed

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Maintenance Record (cont’d)

Date OdometerReading Serviced By Maintenance I or

Maintenance II Services Performed

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Maintenance Record (cont’d)

Date OdometerReading Serviced By Maintenance I or

Maintenance II Services Performed

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Maintenance Record (cont’d)

Date OdometerReading Serviced By Maintenance I or

Maintenance II Services Performed

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Customer Assistance and Information ....... 526Customer Satisfaction Procedure ............... 526Online Owner Center ................................. 529Customer Assistance for Text

Telephone (TTY) Users .......................... 530Customer Assistance Offices ..................... 530GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ........ 531Roadside Assistance Program ................... 532Courtesy Transportation ............................. 535Vehicle Data Collection and Event

Data Recorders ...................................... 538Collision Damage Repair ........................... 539

Reporting Safety Defects ............................ 544Reporting Safety Defects to the

United States Government ..................... 544Reporting Safety Defects to the

Canadian Government ............................ 544Reporting Safety Defects to

General Motors ...................................... 544Service Publications Ordering

Information ............................................. 545

Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

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Customer Assistance andInformation

Customer Satisfaction ProcedureYour satisfaction and goodwill are importantto your dealer and to GMC. Normally, anyconcerns with the sales transaction or theoperation of the vehicle will be resolved by yourdealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes,however, despite the best intentions of allconcerned, misunderstandings can occur.If your concern has not been resolved to yoursatisfaction, the following steps should be taken:

STEP ONE: Discuss your concern with a memberof dealership management. Normally, concernscan be quickly resolved at that level. If the matterhas already been reviewed with the sales,service or parts manager, contact the owner of thedealership or the general manager.

STEP TWO: If after contacting a member ofdealership management, it appears your concerncannot be resolved by the dealership withoutfurther help, in the U.S., contact the GMCConsumer Relations Manager by calling1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782, CustomerAssistance prompt). In Canada, contact GeneralMotors of Canada Customer Communicationby calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or1-800-263-7854 (French).

We encourage you to call the toll-free number inorder to give your inquiry prompt attention. Pleasehave the following information available to givethe Customer Assistance Representative:

• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This isavailable from the vehicle registration ortitle, or the plate at the top left of theinstrument panel and visible through thewindshield.

• Dealership name and location.

• Vehicle delivery date and present mileage.

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When contacting GMC, please remember thatyour concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’sfacility. That is why we suggest you followStep One first if you have a concern.

STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both GeneralMotors and your dealer are committed to makingsure you are completely satisfied with your newvehicle. However, if you continue to remainunsatisfied after following the procedure outlined inSteps One and Two, you should file with theBBB Auto Line Program to enforce your rights.

The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of courtprogram administered by the Council of BetterBusiness Bureaus to settle automotive disputesregarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of theNew Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you maybe required to resort to this informal disputeresolution program prior to filling out a court action,use of the program is free of charge and your casewill generally be heard within 40 days. If you do notagree with the decision given in your case, you mayreject it and proceed with any other venue for reliefavailable to you.

You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program usingthe toll-free telephone number or write them at thefollowing address:

BBB Auto Line ProgramCouncil of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.4200 Wilson BoulevardSuite 800Arlington, VA 22203-1838

Telephone: 1-800-955-5100

This program is available in all 50 states and theDistrict of Columbia. Eligibility is limited byvehicle age, mileage, and other factors. GeneralMotors reserves the right to change eligibilitylimitations and/or discontinue its participation inthis program.

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STEP THREE — Canadian Owners:In the eventthat you do not feel your concerns have beenaddressed after following the procedure outlined insteps 1 and 2. General Motors of Canada Limitedwants you to be aware of its participation in ano-charge Mediation/Arbitration Program. GeneralMotors of Canada Limited has committed tobinding arbitration of owner disputes involvingfactory-related vehicle service claims. The programprovides for the review of the facts involved by animpartial third party arbiter, and may include aninformal hearing before the arbiter. The program isdesigned so that the entire dispute settlementprocess, from the time you file your complaintto the final decision, should be completed inapproximately 70 days. We believe our impartialprogram offers advantages over courts in mostjurisdictions because it is informal, quick, andfree of charge.

For further information concerning eligibility inthe Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan(CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685.Alternatively, you may call the General MotorsCustomer Communication Centre, 1-800-263-3777(English), 1-800-263-7854 (French), or you maywrite to the Mediation/Arbitration Program, c/oCustomer Communication Centre, General Motorsof Canada Limited, Mail Code: CA1-163-005, 1908Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 8P7.Your inquiry should be accompanied by yourVehicle Identification Number (VIN).

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Online Owner Center

Online Owner Center(United States only)The Owner Center is a resource for your GMownership needs. Specific vehicle information canbe found in one place.

The Online Owner Center allows you to:• Get e-mail service reminders.

• Access information about your specificvehicle, including tips and videos andan electronic version of this owner manual.

• Keep track of your vehicle’s service historyand maintenance schedule.

• Find GM dealers for service nationwide.

• Receive special promotions and privilegesonly available to members.

Refer to www.MyGMLink.com on the web forupdated information and to register your vehicle.

My GM Canada (Canada only)My GM Canada is a password-protected sectionof gmcanada.com where you can save informationon GM vehicles, get personalized offers, anduse handy tools and forms with greater ease.

Here are a few of the valuable tools and servicesyou will have access to:

− My Showroom: Find and save information onvehicles and current offers in your area.

− My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such asaddress and phone number for each ofyour preferred GM Dealers or Retailers.

− My Driveway: Receive service reminders andhelpful advice on owning and maintainingyour vehicle.

− My Preferences: Manage your profile,subscribe to E-News and use tools and formswith greater ease.

To sign up to My GM Canada, visit the My GMCanada section within www.gmcanada.com.

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Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) UsersTo assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing,or speech-impaired and who use the TextTelephones (TTYs), GMC has TTY equipmentavailable at its Customer Assistance Center.Any TTY user can communicate with GMCby dialing: 1-800-GMC-8583 (462-8583).(TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)

Customer Assistance OfficesGMC encourages customers to call the toll-freenumber for assistance. However, if a customerwishes to write or e-mail GMC, the letter should beaddressed to:

United StatesGMC Customer Assistance CenterP.O. Box 33172

Detroit, MI 48232-5172

www.GMC.com1-800-GMC-8782 (462-8782)1-800-GMC-8583 (462-8583) (For TextTelephone devices (TTYs))

Roadside Assistance: 1-800-GMC-8782(462-8782)Fax Number: 313-381-0022

From Puerto Rico1-800-496-9992 (English)1-800-496-9993 (Spanish)Fax Number: 313-381-0022

U.S. Virgin Islands:1-800-496-9994Fax Number: 313-381-0022

CanadaGeneral Motors of Canada LimitedCustomer CommunicationCentre, CA1-163-0051908 Colonel Sam DriveOshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

www.gmcanada.com1-800-263-3777 (English)1-800-263-7854 (French)1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephonedevices (TTYs))Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800

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All Overseas LocationsPlease contact the local General MotorsBusiness Unit.

Mexico, Central America andCaribbean Islands/Countries(Except Puerto Rico and U.S.Virgin Islands)

General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.Customer Assistance CenterPaseo de la Reforma # 2740Col. Lomas de BezaresC.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F.01-800-508-0000Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800

GM Mobility ReimbursementProgram

This program, available to qualified applicants,can reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost ofeligible aftermarket adaptive equipment requiredfor your vehicle, such as hand controls or awheelchair/scooter lift.

The offer is available for a very limited period oftime from the date of vehicle purchase/lease.For more details, or to determine your vehicle’seligibility, visit gmmobility.com or call the GMMobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935.Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935.

General Motors of Canada also has a MobilityProgram. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483)for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830.

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Roadside Assistance ProgramIn the U.S. call, 1-800-GMC-8782(1-800-462-8782)

In Canada, call 1-800-268-6800

Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

As the owner of a new GMC vehicle, you areautomatically enrolled in the GMC RoadsideAssistance program. This value-added service isintended to provide you with peace of mind as youdrive in the city or travel the open road.

Who is Covered?Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicleoperator, regardless of ownership. A person drivingthis vehicle without the consent of the owner isnot eligible for coverage.

The following services are provided in the U.S.during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period and,in Canada, during the Base Warranty coverageperiod of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, up toa maximum coverage of $100.

• Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for thecustomer to get to the nearest service station(approximately $5 in the U.S. and 10 litresin Canada). Service to provide diesel may berestricted. For safety reasons, propaneand other alternative fuels will not be providedthrough this service.

• Lock-out Service: To ensure security, thedriver must present the vehicle registration andpersonal ID before lock-out service is provided.Lock-out service will be covered at no charge ifyou are unable to gain entry into your vehicle.If your vehicle will not start, RoadsideAssistance will arrange to have your vehicletowed to the nearest authorized dealership.In the U.S., replacement keys made at thecustomer’s expense will be covered within10 miles (16 km).

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• Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway orHighway: Tow to the nearest dealership forwarranty service or in the event of avehicle-disabling accident. Winch-outassistance when the vehicle is mired in sand,mud, or snow.

• Flat Tire Change: Installation of your spare tirein good condition will be covered at no charge.The customer is responsible for the repair orreplacement of the tire if not covered by awarrantable failure.

• Jump Start: No-start occurrences whichrequire a battery jump start will be covered atno charge.

• Dealer Locator Service: Information on thedealer nearest your location.

• Trip Routing: Your Roadside AssistanceRepresentative can provide you with specificinformation regarding this feature.

• Trip Interruption Expense Benefits: YourRoadside Assistance Representative canprovide you with specific information regardingthis feature.

Additional Services for CanadianCustomers• Trip Routing Service: Upon Request,

Roadside Assistance will send you detailed,computer-personalized maps, highlighting yourchoice of either the most direct route or themost scenic route to your destination,anywhere in North America, along with anyhelpful travel information we may havepertaining to your trip. To request this service,please call us toll-free at 1-800-268-6800.We’ll make every attempt to send yourpersonalized trip routing as quickly aspossible, but it’s best to allow three weeksbefore your planned departure date. Triprouting requests will be limited to six percalendar year.

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• Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance:In the event of a warranty related vehicledisablement, while en route and over250 kilometres from original point of departure,you may qualify for trip interruption expenseassistance. This assistance covers reasonablereimbursement of up to a maximum of$500 (Canadian) for (A) meals (maximum of$50/day), (B) lodging (maximum of $100/night)and (C) alternate ground transportation(maximum of $40/day). This benefit is to assistyou with some of the unplanned expenseyou may incur while waiting for your vehicle tobe repaired.Pre-authorization, original detailed receiptsand a copy of the repair order are required.Once authorization has been given, youradvisor will help you make any necessaryarrangements and explain how to claim for tripinterruption expense assistance.

• Alternative Service: There may be times,when Roadside Assistance cannot providetimely assistance, your advisor may authorizeyou to secure local emergency road service,and you will be reimbursed up to $100upon submission of the original receipt toRoadside Assistance.

In many instances, mechanical failures are coveredunder GMC’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty.However, when other services are utilized, ourRoadside Assistance Representatives will explainany payment obligations you might incur.

For prompt and efficient assistance when calling,please provide the following to the RoadsideAssistance Representative:

• Your name, home address, and hometelephone number.

• Telephone number of your location.

• Location of the vehicle.

• Model, year, color, and license plate numberof the vehicle.

• Odometer reading, Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) and delivery date of the vehicle.

• Description of the problem.

While we hope you never have the occasion touse our service, it is added security while travelingfor you and your family. Remember, we areonly a phone call away. U.S. customers callGMC Roadside Assistance: 1-800-462-8782,text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438.Canadian customers call 1-800-268-6800.

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GMC and General Motors of Canada Limitedreserve the right to limit services or reimbursementto an owner or driver when, in their solediscretion, the claims become excessive infrequency or type of occurrence.

Roadside Assistance is not part of or included inthe coverage provided by the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty. GMC and General Motors of Canadareserve the right to make any changes ordiscontinue the Roadside Assistance program atany time without notification.

Towing and Road Service ExclusionsSpecifically excluded from Roadside Assistancecoverage are towing or services for vehiclesoperated on a non-public roadway or highway,fines, impound towing caused by a violationof local, Municipal, State, Provincial, or Federallaw, and mounting, dismounting or changingof snow tires, chains, or other traction devices.

Courtesy TransportationTo enhance your ownership experience, we andour participating dealers are proud to offerCourtesy Transportation, a customer supportprogram for new vehicles.

For warranty repairs during the Bumper-to-Bumper(U.S.) or Base Warranty Coverage period(Canada), provided by the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty, interim transportation may be availableunder the Courtesy Transportation program.Several courtesy transportation options areavailable to assist in reducing your inconveniencewhen warranty repairs are required.

Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the NewVehicle Limited Warranty and is available onlyat participating dealers. A separate booklet entitled“Warranty and Owner Assistance Information”furnished with each new vehicle provides detailedwarranty coverage information.

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Scheduling Service AppointmentsWhen your vehicle requires warranty service,you should contact your dealer and request anappointment. By scheduling a service appointmentand advising your service consultant of yourtransportation needs, your dealer can helpminimize your inconvenience.

If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into theservice department immediately, keep driving ituntil it can be scheduled for service, unless,of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is,please call your dealership, let them know this, andask for instructions.

If the dealer requests that you simply drop thevehicle off for service, you are urged to do so asearly in the work day as possible to allow forthe same day repair.

Transportation OptionsWarranty service can generally be completedwhile you wait. However, if you are unable to wait,GM helps to minimize your inconvenience byproviding several transportation options.Depending on the circumstances, your dealer canoffer you one of the following:

Shuttle ServiceShuttle service is the preferred means of offeringCourtesy Transportation and participatingdealers can provide you with shuttle service to getyou to your destination with minimal interruptionof your daily schedule. This includes one-wayor round trip shuttle service within reasonable timeand distance parameters for the dealer’s area.

Public Transportation or FuelReimbursementIf your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs,and public transportation is used as ‘shuttleservice,’ the reimbursement is limited to theassociated shuttle allowance and must besupported by original receipts.

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In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrangetransportation through a friend or relative, limitedreimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses maybe available. Claim amounts should reflect actualcosts and be supported by original receipts.

Courtesy Rental VehicleYour dealer may arrange to provide you with acourtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you fora rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle iskept for an overnight warranty repair. Rentalreimbursement will be limited and must besupported by original receipts. This requires thatyou sign and complete a rental agreementand meet state/provincial, local, and rental vehicleprovider requirements. Requirements vary andmay include minimum age requirements, insurancecoverage, credit card, etc. You are responsiblefor fuel usage charges and may also beresponsible for taxes, levies, usage fees,excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond thecompletion of the repair.

Generally it is not possible to provide a like-vehicleas a courtesy rental.

Additional Program InformationAll program options, such as shuttle service, maynot be available at every dealer. Please contactyour dealer for specific information aboutavailability. All Courtesy Transportationarrangements will be administered by appropriatedealer personnel.

General Motors reserves the right to unilaterallymodify, change or discontinue CourtesyTransportation at any time and to resolve allquestions of claim eligibility pursuant to the termsand conditions described herein at its solediscretion.

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Vehicle Data Collection and EventData RecordersYour vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles,has a number of sophisticated computer systemsthat monitor and control several aspects of thevehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-boardvehicle computers to monitor emission controlcomponents to optimize fuel economy, to monitorconditions for airbag deployment and, if soequipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to helpthe driver control the vehicle in difficult drivingsituations. Some information may be stored duringregular operations to facilitate repair of detectedmalfunctions; other information is stored only in acrash event by computer systems, such as thosecommonly called Event Data Recorders (EDR).

In a crash event, computer systems, such as theairbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)in your vehicle may record information about thecondition of the vehicle and how it was operated,such as data related to engine speed, brakeapplication, throttle position, vehicle speed, safetybelt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance,

and the severity of a collision. If your vehicle isequipped with StabiliTrak®, steering performance,including yaw rate, steering wheel angle, andlateral acceleration, is also recorded. Thisinformation has been used to improve vehiclecrash performance and may be used to improvecrash performance of future vehicles anddriving safety. Unlike the data recorders on manyairplanes, these on-board systems do notrecord sounds, such as conversation of vehicleoccupants.

To read this information, special equipment isneeded and access to the vehicle or the devicethat stores the data is required. GM will not accessinformation about a crash event or share it withothers other than:

• with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if thevehicle is leased, with the consent of thelessee,

• in response to an official request of police orsimilar government office,

• as part of GM’s defense of litigation throughthe discovery process, or

• as required by law.

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In addition, once GM collects or receives data,GM may:

• use the data for GM research needs,

• make it available for research whereappropriate confidentiality is to be maintainedand need is shown, or

• share summary data which is not tied to aspecific vehicle with non-GM organizationsfor research purposes.

Others, such as law enforcement, may haveaccess to the special equipment that can read theinformation if they have access to the vehicleor the device that stores the data.

If your vehicle has OnStar®, please check theOnStar® subscription service agreement ormanual for information on its operations anddata collection.

Collision Damage RepairIf your vehicle is involved in a collision and it isdamaged, have the damage repaired by a qualifiedtechnician using the proper equipment andquality replacement parts. Poorly performedcollision repairs will diminish your vehicle’s resalevalue, and safety performance can becompromised in subsequent collisions.

Collision PartsGenuine GM Collision parts are new parts madewith the same materials and construction methodsas the parts with which your vehicle wasoriginally built. Genuine GM Collision parts areyour best choice to assure that your vehicle’sdesigned appearance, durability, and safety arepreserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can helpmaintain your GM New Vehicle Warranty.

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Recycled original equipment parts may also beused for repair. These parts are typically removedfrom vehicles that were total losses in prioraccidents. In most cases, the parts being recycledare from undamaged sections of the vehicle.A recycled original equipment GM part, may be anacceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’soriginally designed appearance and safetyperformance, however, the history of these partsis not known. Such parts are not covered byyour GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and anyrelated failures are not covered by that warranty.

Aftermarket collision parts are also available.These are made by companies other than GM andmay not have been tested for your vehicle. As aresult, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit prematuredurability/corrosion problems, and may not performproperly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket partsare not covered by your GM New Vehicle LimitedWarranty, and any vehicle failure related to suchparts are not covered by that warranty.

Repair FacilityGM also recommends that you choose a collisionrepair facility that meets your needs before youever need collision repairs. Your GM dealermay have a collision repair center with GM-trainedtechnicians and state of the art equipment, orbe able to recommend a collision repair center thathas GM-trained technicians and comparableequipment.

Insuring Your VehicleProtect your investment in your GM vehicle withcomprehensive and collision insurance coverage.There are significant differences in the qualityof coverage afforded by various insurance policyterms. Many insurance policies provide reducedprotection to your GM vehicle by limitingcompensation for damage repairs by usingaftermarket collision parts. Some insurancecompanies will not specify aftermarket collisionparts. When purchasing insurance, we recommendthat you assure your vehicle will be repairedwith GM original equipment collision parts. If suchinsurance coverage is not available from yourcurrent insurance carrier, consider switchingto another insurance carrier.

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If your vehicle is leased, the leasing companymay require you to have insurance that assuresrepairs with Genuine GM Original EquipmentManufacturer (OEM) parts or GenuineManufacturer replacement parts. Read your leasecarefully, as you may be charged at the end ofyour lease for poor quality repairs.

If an Accident OccursHere is what to do if you are involved in anaccident.

• Try to relax and then check to make sure youare all right. If you are uninjured, make surethat no one else in your vehicle, or theother vehicle, is injured.

• If there has been an injury, call 911 for help.Do not leave the scene of an accident untilall matters have been taken care of. Moveyour vehicle only if its position puts youin danger or you are instructed to move itby a police officer.

• Give only the necessary and requestedinformation to police and other parties involvedin the accident. Do not discuss your personalcondition, mental frame of mind, or anythingunrelated to the accident. This will help guardagainst post-accident legal action.

• If you need roadside assistance, callGM Roadside Assistance. See RoadsideAssistance Program on page 532 for moreinformation.

• If your vehicle cannot be driven, know wherethe towing service will be taking it. Get acard from the tow truck operator or write downthe driver’s name, the service’s name, andthe phone number.

• Remove any valuables from your vehicle beforeit is towed away. Make sure this includes yourinsurance information and registration if youkeep these items in your vehicle.

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• Gather the important information you will needfrom the other driver. Things like name,address, phone number, driver’s licensenumber, vehicle license plate, vehicle make,model and model year, Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN), insurance company and policynumber, and a general description of thedamage to the other vehicle.

• If possible, call your insurance company fromthe scene of the accident. They will walk youthrough the information they will need. If theyask for a police report, phone or go to the policedepartment headquarters the next day and youcan get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. Insome states/provinces with “no fault” insurancelaws, a report may not be necessary. This isespecially true if there are no injuries and bothvehicles are driveable.

• Choose a reputable collision repair facility foryour vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealeror a private collision repair facility to fix thedamage, make sure you are comfortable withthem. Remember, you will have to feelcomfortable with their work for a long time.

• Once you have an estimate, read it carefullyand make sure you understand what work willbe performed on your vehicle. If you have aquestion, ask for an explanation. Reputableshops welcome this opportunity.

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Managing the Vehicle DamageRepair ProcessIn the event that your vehicle requires damagerepairs, GM recommends that you take an activerole in its repair. If you have a pre-determinedrepair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, orhave it towed there. Specify to the facility thatany required replacement collision parts be originalequipment parts, either new Genuine GM partsor recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycledparts will not be covered by your GM vehiclewarranty.

Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you mustlive with the repair. Depending on your policylimits, your insurance company may initially valuethe repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss thiswith your repair professional, and insist onGenuine GM parts.

Remember if your vehicle is leased you may beobligated to have the vehicle repaired withGenuine GM parts, even if your insurancecoverage does not pay the full cost.

If another party’s insurance company is paying forthe repairs, you are not obligated to accept arepair valuation based on that insurancecompany’s collision policy repair limits, as youhave no contractual limits with that company.In such cases, you can have control of the repairand parts choices as long as cost stays withinreasonable limits.

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Reporting Safety Defects

Reporting Safety Defects to theUnited States GovernmentIf you believe that your vehicle has a defect whichcould cause a crash or could cause injury ordeath, you should immediately inform the NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),in addition to notifying General Motors.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may openan investigation, and if it finds that a safetydefect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order arecall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSAcannot become involved in individual problemsbetween you, your dealer, or General Motors.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the VehicleSafety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go tohttp://www.safercar.gov; or write to:

Administrator, NHTSA400 Seventh Street, SW.Washington, D.C. 20590

You can also obtain other information about motorvehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

Reporting Safety Defects to theCanadian GovernmentIf you live in Canada, and you believe that yourvehicle has a safety defect, you shouldimmediately notify Transport Canada, in additionto notifying General Motors of Canada Limited.You may call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to:

Transport CanadaRoad Safety Branch2780 Sheffield RoadOttawa, Ontario K1B 3V9

Reporting Safety Defects toGeneral MotorsIn addition to notifying NHTSA (or TransportCanada) in a situation like this, we certainly hopeyou’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-GMC-8782(1-800-462-8782), or write:

GMC Customer Assistance CenterP.O. Box 33172Detroit, MI 48232-5172

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In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777(English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:

General Motors of Canada LimitedCustomer Communication Centre, CA1-163-0051908 Colonel Sam DriveOshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

Service Publications OrderingInformation

Service ManualsService Manuals have the diagnosis and repairinformation on engines, transmission, axlesuspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.

Transmission, Transaxle, TransferCase Unit Repair ManualThis manual provides information on unit repairservice procedures, adjustments, andspecifications for GM transmissions, transaxles,and transfer cases.

Service BulletinsService Bulletins give technical service informationneeded to knowledgeably service General Motorscars and trucks. Each bulletin containsinstructions to assist in the diagnosis and serviceof your vehicle.

In Canada, the service bulletin reference numbercan be obtained by contacting your GeneralMotors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE(1-800-463-7483). This reference numberis needed to order the service bulletin fromHelm, Inc.

RETAIL SELL PRICE: $6.00 US + Processing Fee

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Owner InformationOwner publications are written specifically forowners and intended to provide basic operationalinformation about the vehicle. The owner manualwill include the Maintenance Schedule for allmodels.

In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual,and Warranty Booklet.

RETAIL SELL PRICE:$35.00 US + Processing Fee

Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.

RETAIL SELL PRICE:$25.00 US + Processing Fee

Current and Past Model Order FormsTechnical Service Bulletins and Manuals areavailable for current and past model GM vehicles.To request an order form, please specify yearand model name of the vehicle.

ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PMEastern TimeFor Credit Card Orders Only(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc.on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com

Or you can write to:

Helm, IncorporatedP.O. Box 07130Detroit, MI 48207

Prices are subject to change without notice andwithout incurring obligation. Allow ample timefor delivery.

Note to Canadian Customers: All listed pricesare quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residentsare to make checks payable in U.S. funds.

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AAccessories and Modifications ..................... 380Accessory Inflator ........................................ 462Accessory Power Outlet(s) .......................... 185Adding a Snow Plow or Similar

Equipment ................................................ 354Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle ....................................................... 89Additives, Fuel ............................................ 383Add-On Electrical Equipment ....................... 492Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ............ 116Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ............................. 400Air Conditioning .................................. 186, 189Air Suspension ............................................ 360Airbag

Passenger Status Indicator ....................... 202Readiness Light ....................................... 201

Airbag Sensing and DiagnosticModule (SDM) .......................................... 538

Airbag System ............................................... 71Adding Equipment to Your

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ......................... 89How Does an Airbag Restrain? .................. 80Passenger Sensing System ....................... 82Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..... 88What Makes an Airbag Inflate? .................. 79

Airbag System (cont.)What Will You See After an Airbag

Inflates? ................................................. 80When Should an Airbag Inflate? ................. 77Where Are the Airbags? ............................. 75

Antenna, Fixed Mast ................................... 299Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna

System .................................................... 300Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 307Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....... 207Appearance Care

Aluminum Wheels .................................... 488Care of Safety Belts ................................ 485Chemical Paint Spotting ........................... 489Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .............. 486Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .......... 482Fabric/Carpet ........................................... 483Finish Care .............................................. 486Finish Damage ......................................... 489Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other

Plastic Surfaces .................................... 485Leather .................................................... 484Sheet Metal Damage ............................... 489Tires ........................................................ 488Underbody Maintenance ........................... 489Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials .......... 490

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Appearance Care (cont.)Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 486Weatherstrips ........................................... 485Windshield, Backglass, and

Wiper Blades ........................................ 487Ashtray(s) .................................................... 186Audio System(s) .......................................... 236

Audio Steering Wheel Controls ................. 297Care of Your CD and DVD Player ............ 299Care of Your CDs and DVDs ................... 299Chime Level Adjustment ........................... 300Fixed Mast Antenna ................................. 299Navigation/Radio System,

see Navigation Manual ......................... 280Radio with CD ................................ 238, 248Radio with Six-Disc CD ............................ 258Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................ 295Setting the Time ...................................... 238Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................ 296Understanding Radio Reception ............... 298XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...... 300

Automatic Headlamp System ....................... 181Automatic Transmission

Fluid ........................................................ 401Operation ................................................. 118

BBattery ........................................................ 422

Electric Power Management ..................... 184Run-Down Protection ............................... 185

Before Leaving on a Long Trip .................... 340Brake

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................. 307Emergencies ............................................ 309Parking .................................................... 126System Warning Light .............................. 206

Brake Pedal, Throttle ................................... 116Brakes ........................................................ 419Braking ....................................................... 306Braking in Emergencies ............................... 309Break-In, New Vehicle ................................. 112Bulb Replacement ....................................... 430

Back-Up Lamps ....................................... 434Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and

Parking Lamps ..................................... 432Halogen Bulbs ......................................... 430Headlamps ............................................... 431License Plate Lamps ................................ 435Replacement Bulbs .................................. 435Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ..... 432

Buying New Tires ........................................ 455

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CCalibration ........................ 134, 136, 138, 140California Fuel ............................................. 383California Proposition 65 Warning ................ 381Canadian Owners ........................................... 3Capacities and Specifications ...................... 502Carbon Monoxide .............. 106, 131, 344, 362Care of

Safety Belts ............................................. 485Your CD and DVD Player ........................ 299Your CDs and DVDs ................................ 299

Cargo Cover ............................................... 163Cargo Tie Downs ........................................ 164CD, MP3 ..................................................... 271Center Console Storage Area ...................... 160Chains, Tire ................................................. 461Charging System Light ................................ 205Check

Engine Light ............................................ 210Gages Warning Light ............................... 216

Check Gas Cap Light .................................. 217Checking Things Under the Hood ................ 388Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 489

Child RestraintsChild Restraint Systems ............................. 49Infants and Young Children ........................ 45Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ..... 56Older Children ........................................... 42Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear

Outside Seat Position ............................. 63Securing a Child Restraint in the Center

Rear Seat Position ................................. 66Securing a Child Restraint in the Right

Front Seat Position ................................. 66Where to Put the Restraint ........................ 54

Chime Level Adjustment .............................. 300Cigarette Lighter .......................................... 186Cleaning

Aluminum Wheels .................................... 488Exterior Lamps/Lenses ............................. 486Fabric/Carpet ........................................... 483Finish Care .............................................. 486Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 482Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic

Surfaces ............................................... 485Leather .................................................... 484Tires ........................................................ 488Underbody Maintenance ........................... 489Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 486

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Cleaning (cont.)Weatherstrips ........................................... 485Windshield, Backglass, and

Wiper Blades ........................................ 487Climate Control System

Dual ......................................................... 186Dual Automatic ......................................... 189Outlet Adjustment ..................................... 194Rear ........................................................ 195

Collision Damage Repair ............................. 539Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ................. 38Compass .......................... 134, 136, 138, 140Content Theft-Deterrent ............................... 110Control of a Vehicle ..................................... 306Convenience Net ......................................... 162Coolant

Engine Temperature Gage ........................ 208Heater, Engine ......................................... 116

Cooling System ........................................... 411Cruise Control ............................................. 176Cruise Control Light .................................... 215Customer Assistance Information

Courtesy Transportation ........................... 535Customer Assistance for Text Telephone

(TTY) Users .......................................... 530Customer Assistance Offices .................... 530Customer Satisfaction Procedure .............. 526

Customer Assistance Information (cont.)GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...... 531Reporting Safety Defects to

General Motors ..................................... 544Reporting Safety Defects to the

Canadian Government .......................... 544Reporting Safety Defects to the

United States Government .................... 544Roadside Assistance Program .................. 532Service Publications Ordering

Information ........................................... 545

DDaytime Running Lamps ............................. 180Defensive Driving ........................................ 302Delayed Locking .......................................... 102Disc, MP3 ................................................... 271Doing Your Own Service Work .................... 381Dome Lamp Override .................................. 183Dome Lamps ............................................... 182Door

Delayed Locking ...................................... 102Locks ....................................................... 100Power Door Locks ................................... 101Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....... 102Rear Door Security Locks ........................ 105

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DriverPosition, Safety Belt ................................... 26

Driver Information Center (DIC) ................... 218DIC Operation and Displays ..................... 219DIC Vehicle Customization ....................... 229DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 222

DrivingAt Night ................................................... 334City .......................................................... 338Defensive ................................................. 302Drunken ................................................... 303Freeway ................................................... 339Hill and Mountain Roads .......................... 342In Rain and on Wet Roads ...................... 335Off-Road .................................................. 319Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .......... 348Winter ...................................................... 344

Dual Automatic Climate Control System ....... 189Dual Climate Control System ....................... 186DVD

Rear Seat Entertainment System ............. 280

EElectric Power Management ........................ 184Electrical System

Add-On Equipment ................................... 492Engine Compartment Fuse Block ............. 493Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...................... 493Headlamps ............................................... 492Power Windows and Other Power

Options ................................................. 492Rear Underseat Fuse Block ..................... 499Windshield Wiper Fuses ........................... 492

Electronically Controlled Air SuspensionSystem .................................................... 360

EngineAir Cleaner/Filter ...................................... 400Battery ..................................................... 422Change Engine Oil Light .......................... 214Check and Service Engine Soon Light ..... 210Coolant .................................................... 405Coolant Heater ......................................... 116Coolant Temperature Gage ...................... 208

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Engine (cont.)Drive Belt Routing .................................... 520Engine Compartment Overview ................ 390Exhaust ................................................... 131Fan Noise ................................................ 416Oil ........................................................... 394Oil Life System ........................................ 398Overheating ............................................. 408Reduced Power Light ............................... 215Starting .................................................... 114

Entry Lighting .............................................. 183Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...................... 538Exit Lighting ................................................ 183Extender, Safety Belt ..................................... 41

FFilter

Engine Air Cleaner ................................... 400Finish Damage ............................................ 489Fixed Mast Antenna .................................... 299Flashers, Hazard Warning ........................... 170Flash-to-Pass .............................................. 173Flat Tire ...................................................... 464Flat Tire, Changing ...................................... 465

Flat Tire, Storing ......................................... 478Fluid

Automatic Transmission ............................ 401Power Steering ........................................ 417Windshield Washer .................................. 418

Fog Lamps .................................................. 182Four-Wheel Drive ............................... 122, 428Front Axle ................................................... 429Fuel ............................................................ 382

Additives .................................................. 383California Fuel .......................................... 383Check Gas Cap Light .............................. 217Filling a Portable Fuel Container .............. 387Filling Your Tank ...................................... 385Fuels in Foreign Countries ....................... 384Gage ....................................................... 217Gasoline Octane ...................................... 382Gasoline Specifications ............................ 383Low Warning Light ................................... 217

FusesEngine Compartment Fuse Block ............. 493Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...................... 493Rear Underseat Fuse Block ..................... 499Windshield Wiper ..................................... 492

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GGage

Check Gages Warning Light ..................... 216Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 208Fuel ......................................................... 217Oil Pressure ............................................. 213Speedometer ........................................... 199Tachometer .............................................. 199Voltmeter Gage ........................................ 205

Garage Door Opener .......................... 149, 150Gasoline

Octane ..................................................... 382Specifications ........................................... 383

Gate Ajar Light ............................................ 216Glove Box ................................................... 160GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .......... 531

HHazard Warning Flashers ............................ 170Head Restraints ............................................ 17Headlamps ......................................... 179, 431

Automatic Headlamp System .................... 181Bulb Replacement .................................... 430Daytime Running Lamps .......................... 180

Headlamps (cont.)Electrical System ..................................... 492Flash-to-Pass ........................................... 173Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and

Parking Lamps ..................................... 432Halogen Bulbs ......................................... 430High/Low Beam Changer ......................... 173On Reminder ........................................... 180Washer .................................................... 175

Heated Seats ................................................ 11Heater ......................................................... 186Heater ......................................................... 189Highbeam On Light ..................................... 215Highway Hypnosis ....................................... 341Hill and Mountain Roads ............................. 342Hood

Checking Things Under ............................ 388Release ................................................... 388

Horn ............................................................ 170How to Use This Manual ................................ 4How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............... 26

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IIgnition Positions ......................................... 113Infants and Young Children, Restraints .......... 45Inflation - Tire Pressure ............................... 447Instrument Panel

Overview .................................................. 168Instrument Panel (I/P)

Brightness ................................................ 182Cluster ..................................................... 198

JJump Starting .............................................. 423

KKeyless Entry System ................................... 97Keys ............................................................. 95

LLabeling, Tire Sidewall ................................. 440Lamps

Battery Run-Down Protection ................... 185Dome ....................................................... 182Dome Lamp Override ............................... 183

Lamps (cont.)Electric Power Management ..................... 184Fog .......................................................... 182Reading ................................................... 183

LATCH SystemChild Restraints ......................................... 56

License Plate Lamps ................................... 435Liftgate/Liftglass ........................................... 106Liftglass/Liftgate ........................................... 106Light

Airbag Readiness ..................................... 201Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............. 207Brake System Warning ............................. 206Change Engine Oil ................................... 214Charging System ..................................... 205Check Gages Warning ............................. 216Check Gas Cap ....................................... 217Cruise Control .......................................... 215Gate Ajar ................................................. 216Highbeam On .......................................... 215Low Fuel Warning .................................... 217Malfunction Indicator ................................ 210Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............ 202Passenger Safety Belt Reminder .............. 200Reduced Engine Power ............................ 215Safety Belt Reminder ............................... 200Security ................................................... 214

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Light (cont.)Service Four-Wheel-Drive

Warning Light ....................................... 216StabiliTrak® Indicator ................................ 208StabiliTrak® Service .................................. 207Tire Pressure ........................................... 209

LightingEntry ........................................................ 183Exit .......................................................... 183

Loading Your Vehicle ................................... 349Locking Rear Axle ....................................... 309Lockout Protection ....................................... 105Locks

Delayed Locking ...................................... 102Door ........................................................ 100Lockout Protection ................................... 105Power Door ............................................. 101Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....... 102Rear Door Security Locks ........................ 105

Loss of Control ........................................... 318Low Fuel Warning Light ............................... 217Luggage Carrier .......................................... 161Lumbar

Manual Controls ......................................... 10Power Controls .......................................... 10

MMaintenance Schedule

Additional Required Services .................... 510At Each Fuel Fill ...................................... 513At Least Once a Month ............................ 514At Least Once a Year .............................. 514Introduction .............................................. 504Maintenance Footnotes ............................ 511Maintenance Record ................................ 521Maintenance Requirements ...................... 504Normal Maintenance

Replacement Parts ............................... 519Owner Checks and Services .................... 513Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....... 517Scheduled Maintenance ........................... 507Using ....................................................... 505Your Vehicle and the Environment ............ 505

Malfunction Indicator Light ........................... 210Manual Lumbar Controls ............................... 10Manual Seats .................................................. 8Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals ................ 12Message

DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 222

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MirrorsAutomatic Dimming Rearview with

Compass .............................................. 138Automatic Dimming Rearview with

Compass and Temperature Display ....... 140Automatic Dimming Rearview with

OnStar® and Compass ......................... 134Automatic Dimming Rearview with

OnStar®, Compass and TemperatureDisplay ................................................. 136

Manual Rearview Mirror ........................... 133Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...... 133Outside Convex Mirror ............................. 145Outside Curb View Assist Mirror ............... 144Outside Heated Mirrors ............................ 145Outside Manual Mirrors ............................ 144Outside Power Mirrors ............................. 144

MP3 ............................................................ 271MyGMLink.com ............................................ 529

NNavigation/Radio System,

see Navigation Manual ............................. 280New Vehicle Break-In .................................. 112Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ..... 519

OOdometer .................................................... 199Odometer, Trip ............................................ 199Off-Road Driving .......................................... 319Off-Road Recovery ...................................... 316Oil

Change Engine Oil Light .......................... 214Engine ..................................................... 394Pressure Gage ......................................... 213

Oil, Engine Oil Life System ......................... 398Older Children, Restraints ............................. 42Online Owner Center ................................... 529OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ........ 145Other Warning Devices ................................ 170Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 194Outlet(s), Accessory Power .......................... 185Outside

Convex Mirror .......................................... 145Curb View Assist Mirror ........................... 144Heated Mirrors ......................................... 145Manual Mirrors ......................................... 144Power Mirrors .......................................... 144

Overhead Console ....................................... 160Owner Checks and Services ....................... 513Owners, Canadian .......................................... 3

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PPaint, Damage ............................................ 489Park (P)

Shifting Into ............................................. 127Shifting Out of ......................................... 129

ParkingBrake ....................................................... 126Over Things That Burn ............................ 130

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............... 202Passenger Sensing System ........................... 82Passing ....................................................... 316Passlock® .................................................... 111Power

Accessory Outlet(s) .................................. 185Door Locks .............................................. 101Electrical System ..................................... 492Lumbar Controls ........................................ 10Reduced Engine Light .............................. 215Retained Accessory (RAP) ....................... 114Seat ............................................................ 9Steering Fluid .......................................... 417Windows .................................................. 108

Pretensioners, Safety Belt ............................. 41Programmable Automatic Door Locks .......... 102

QQuestions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 25

RRadiator Pressure Cap ................................ 408Radios ........................................................ 236

Care of Your CD and DVD Player ............ 299Care of Your CDs and DVDs ................... 299Navigation/Radio System,

see Navigation Manual ......................... 280Radio with CD ................................ 238, 248Radio with Six-Disc CD ............................ 258Rear Seat Audio ...................................... 295Setting the Time ...................................... 238Theft-Deterrent ......................................... 296Understanding Reception ......................... 298

Reading Lamps ........................................... 183Rear Axle .................................................... 428

Locking .................................................... 309Rear Climate Control System ...................... 195Rear Door Security Locks ........................... 105Rear Floor Storage Lid ................................ 162Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides .................. 38Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................... 295

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Rear Seat Entertainment System ................. 280Rear Seat Operation ..................................... 18Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .............. 35Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper .................... 174Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with

Compass ................................................. 138Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with

Compass and Temperature Display .......... 140Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with

OnStar® and Compass ............................. 134Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with

OnStar®, Compass and TemperatureDisplay ..................................................... 136

Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...................... 133Rearview Mirrors ......................................... 133Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 14Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .......... 517Recreational Vehicle Towing ........................ 355Reduced Engine Power Light ...................... 215Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ............ 97Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,

Operation ................................................... 98Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the

Spare Tire ................................................ 469Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............ 466Replacement Bulbs ..................................... 435

Reporting Safety DefectsCanadian Government ............................. 544General Motors ........................................ 544United States Government ....................... 544

Restraint System CheckChecking the Restraint Systems ................. 90Replacing Restraint System Parts

After a Crash ......................................... 91Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ................ 114Right Front Passenger Position, Safety

Belts .......................................................... 35Roadside

Assistance Program ................................. 532Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .............. 348Routing, Engine Drive Belt .......................... 520Running the Engine While Parked ............... 132

SSafety Belt

Passenger Reminder Light ....................... 200Pretensioners ............................................. 41Reminder Light ........................................ 200

Safety BeltsCare of .................................................... 485Driver Position ........................................... 26How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............ 26

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Safety Belts (cont.)Questions and Answers About

Safety Belts ............................................ 25Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ............... 38Rear Seat Passengers ............................... 35Right Front Passenger Position .................. 35Safety Belt Extender .................................. 41Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ............. 34Safety Belts Are for Everyone .................... 20

Safety Warnings and Symbols ......................... 4Scheduled Maintenance ............................... 507Seats

Head Restraints ......................................... 17Heated Seats ............................................. 11Manual ........................................................ 8Manual Lumbar .......................................... 10Memory, Mirrors and Pedals ...................... 12Power Lumbar ........................................... 10Power Seats ................................................ 9Rear Seat Operation .................................. 18Reclining Seatbacks ................................... 14

Secondary Latch System ............................. 475Securing a Child Restraint

Center Rear Seat Position ......................... 66Rear Outside Seat Position ........................ 63Right Front Seat Position ........................... 66

Security Light .............................................. 214

Service ........................................................ 380Accessories and Modifications .................. 380Adding Equipment to the Outside of

Your Vehicle ......................................... 382California Proposition 65 Warning ............. 381Doing Your Own Work ............................. 381Engine Soon Light ................................... 210Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light ............... 216Publications Ordering Information ............. 545

Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ......... 88Setting the Time .......................................... 238Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 489Shifting Into Park (P) ................................... 127Shifting Out of Park (P) ............................... 129Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .................. 172Snow Plow .................................................. 354Spare Tire ................................................... 481

Accessory Inflator ..................................... 462Installing .................................................. 469Removing ................................................ 466Storing ..................................................... 478

Specifications, Capacities ............................ 502Speedometer ............................................... 199StabiliTrak® System ..................................... 309StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ........................... 208StabiliTrak® Service Light ............................. 207Starting Your Engine ................................... 114

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Steering ...................................................... 314Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ................... 297Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel .......................... 171Storage Areas

Center Console Storage Area ................... 160Convenience Net ..................................... 162Glove Box ................................................ 160Luggage Carrier ....................................... 161Overhead Console ................................... 160Rear Floor Storage Lid ............................ 162

Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ............... 348Sun Visors .................................................. 109Sunroof ....................................................... 164Suspension ................................................. 360

TTachometer ................................................. 199Taillamps

Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ..................... 432Theft-Deterrent, Radio ................................. 296Theft-Deterrent Systems .............................. 110

Content Theft-Deterrent ............................ 110Passlock® ................................................ 111

Throttle, Adjustable ...................................... 116Tilt Wheel .................................................... 171

TirePressure Light .......................................... 209

Tires ........................................................... 439Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ..................... 488Buying New Tires ..................................... 455Chains ..................................................... 461Changing a Flat Tire ................................ 465Cleaning .................................................. 488Different Size ........................................... 457If a Tire Goes Flat ................................... 464Inflation - Tire Pressure ............................ 447Inflator, Accessory .................................... 462Inspection and Rotation ............................ 453Installing the Spare Tire ........................... 469Pressure Monitor System ......................... 448Removing the Flat Tire ............................. 469Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ......... 466Secondary Latch System ......................... 475Spare Tire ................................................ 481Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ..... 478Tire Sidewall Labeling .............................. 440Tire Terminology and Definitions ............... 444Uniform Tire Quality Grading .................... 458Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ........... 459Wheel Replacement ................................. 460When It Is Time for New Tires ................. 455

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TowingRecreational Vehicle ................................. 355Towing a Trailer ....................................... 362Your Vehicle ............................................. 354

TractionStabiliTrak® System ................................. 309

TransmissionFluid, Automatic ....................................... 401

Transmission Operation, Automatic .............. 118Trip Odometer ............................................. 199Turn and Lane-Change Signals ................... 172Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .................... 171

UUnderstanding Radio Reception ................... 298Uniform Tire Quality Grading ....................... 458Universal Home Remote System ........ 149, 150

Operation ........................................ 151, 156

VVehicle

Control ..................................................... 306Damage Warnings ....................................... 5Loading .................................................... 349Symbols ...................................................... 5

Vehicle Customization, DIC ......................... 229Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data

Recorders ................................................ 538Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN) .......................................... 491Service Parts Identification Label .............. 491

Ventilation Adjustment .................................. 194Visors .......................................................... 109Voltmeter Gage ........................................... 205

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WWarning Lights, Gages and Indicators ......... 197Warnings

DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 222Hazard Warning Flashers ......................... 170Other Warning Devices ............................ 170Safety and Symbols ..................................... 4Vehicle Damage .......................................... 5

WheelsAlignment and Tire Balance ..................... 459Different Size ........................................... 457Replacement ............................................ 460

Where to Put the Restraint ............................ 54Windows ..................................................... 107

Power ...................................................... 108

WindshieldBackglass, and Wiper Blades,

Cleaning ............................................... 487Washer .................................................... 174Washer Fluid ........................................... 418Wiper Blade Replacement ........................ 436Wiper Fuses ............................................ 492Wipers ..................................................... 173

Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper ................... 174Winter Driving ............................................. 344

XXM Radio Messages ................................... 277XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ......... 300

YYour Vehicle and the Environment ............... 505

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