GMC 2004 Envoy, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...hts Gages and Indicators 3 35 Driver Information Center DIC 3 51 Audio System s 3 64 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 45 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 4 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Rear Axle 5 48 Four Wheel Drive 5 49 Front Axle 5 50 Bulb Replacement 5 51 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 53 Tires 5 55 Appearance Care 5 88...

Page 2: ...e this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No X 2438 B First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 12 05 03 All Rights Reserved Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first r...

Page 3: ...g CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen iii ...

Page 4: ...lso warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gage or indicator If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component gage or indicator reference th...

Page 5: ...These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle v ...

Page 6: ... NOTES vi ...

Page 7: ...ms 1 33 Where to Put the Restraint 1 36 Top Strap 1 37 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 39 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 40 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 43 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position 1 45 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 46...

Page 8: ...to move the entire seat up or down To move the seat forward or rearward slide the seat control forward or rearward To recline the seatback press the vertical control rearward To raise the seatback press the vertical control forward See Power Reclining Seatbacks on page 1 4 for more information Power Lumbar Your vehicle may have this feature The seatback lumbar support can be adjusted by moving a c...

Page 9: ... high two for medium and one for low The low setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat temperature is near body temperature The medium and high settings heat the seatback and seat cushion to a slightly higher temperature You will be able to feel heat in about two minutes To heat only the seatback press the button with the words BACK ONLY An indicator light on the switch will glow to de...

Page 10: ...angerous Even if you buckle up your safety belts can t do their job when you re reclined like this The shoulder belt can t do its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper prot...

Page 11: ...ed To release the head restraint and lower it press the tab located on the top of the seatback Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Your vehicle may have a folding rear seat which lets you fold the seatbacks down for more cargo space Pull up on the loop located where the seat cushion meets the seatback to fold the seat cushion up and out of the way This will allow the seatback to fold flat and increase ...

Page 12: ...raise the seatbacks lift up the seatbacks and push on them until they lock into the upright position Push and pull on the seatbacks to make sure that they are latched securely Then fold the bottom seat cushion back into place To return the head restraint to the upright position reach behind the seat and pull the restraint up until it locks into place Push and pull on the head restraint to make sur...

Page 13: ...the seat s to the upright position do the following 1 Return the seat to the floor pins by rotating the seat down to reengage the seat hooks 2 Try to raise the seat to check that it is locked down 3 Pull the seat back up to return it to the upright position Entry Exit to from the Third Row Seat To enter the third row seat you must fold and tumble the second row seat following the instructions give...

Page 14: ...d previously in folding the third row seats Safety Belts Safety Belts They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts CAUTION Do not let anyone ride where he or she can not wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you are not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse ...

Page 15: ... See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3 38 In most states and in all Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them p...

Page 16: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 10 ...

Page 17: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 11 ...

Page 18: ...anel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense 1 12 ...

Page 19: ...y belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an ex...

Page 20: ...he driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until i...

Page 21: ... d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the r...

Page 22: ...too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 16 ...

Page 23: ...an be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 17 ...

Page 24: ...eriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 18 ...

Page 25: ... across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 19 ...

Page 26: ... you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 20 ...

Page 27: ...y as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more ofte...

Page 28: ...ks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 26 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tig...

Page 29: ...ce at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatc...

Page 30: ...is one guide for each of the rear outside passenger positions Here is how to attach the comfort guide to the shoulder belt 1 Find the comfort guide located on a storage clip between the interior body and the seatback or in a pocket sewn into the side of the seatback Slide the guide off of its storage clip or out of the pocket 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under...

Page 31: ... by following these steps 3 1 Squeeze and hold the ends of the lock A on the elastic cord 3 2 Pull the loop to shorten the guide or pull the cord to lengthen the guide 3 3 Release the lock 4 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 1 25 ...

Page 32: ...e pocket Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t ...

Page 33: ...er belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buc...

Page 34: ...lose to the child s face or neck A If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint the belt...

Page 35: ... the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In...

Page 36: ... Instead they need to use a child restraint CAUTION People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle A baby does not weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an app...

Page 37: ...lled Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide 1 31 ...

Page 38: ...t will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck T...

Page 39: ...e child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a ...

Page 40: ...of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields 1 34 ...

Page 41: ...d restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle To help reduce the chance of injury the child also has to be secured within the restraint The vehicle s belt system secures the add on child restraint in the vehicle and the add on child restraint s harness system holds the child in place within the restraint One system the three point harness has straps that come down over each of the in...

Page 42: ...tructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We therefore recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear outside seat position including an infant riding in a rear facing infant seat a child riding in...

Page 43: ...in it Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap or top tether It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision For it to work a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle Some top strap equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored Others require the top strap always to be anchored Be sure to read and follow the instructions f...

Page 44: ...ing a crash A child or others could be injured if this happens To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle attach only one child restraint per bracket Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Raise the head restraint and route the...

Page 45: ...down brackets near the liftgate for top strap tethers Do not secure a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger s position if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored There is no place to anchor the top strap in this position 1 39 ...

Page 46: ...ns that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored There is no place to anchor the top strap in this position Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System Your vehicle has the LATCH system You will find anchors in the rear outside seat positions This system designed to make installation of child restraints easier does not use the vehicle s safety belts Inst...

Page 47: ...A Lower Anchorage B Lower Anchorage C Top Tether A Lower Anchorage B Lower Anchorage In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint designed for that system 1 41 ...

Page 48: ...l Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating position you want to use where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion See Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 40 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Attach and tighten the LATCH attachments on the child restraint to the LATCH anchorages ...

Page 49: ...strap be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say...

Page 50: ...belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 44 ...

Page 51: ...child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position Many child restraints are too wide to be correctly secured in the center rear seat although some of them will fit there If the center seat position is too narr...

Page 52: ...ational or local law requires that the top strap be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag Never put a rear facing child restraint in this seat Here is why CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s air bag infl...

Page 53: ...as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger s air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions ...

Page 54: ...6 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 1 48 ...

Page 55: ...bag for the driver and another frontal air bag for the right front passenger Your vehicle may also have side impact air bags Side impact air bags are available for the driver and right front passenger If your vehicle has a side impact air bag for the driver and or the right front passenger the words AIR BAG will appear on the air bag covering on the side of the seatback closest to the door Frontal...

Page 56: ...severe frontal and near frontal crashes They are not designed to inflate in rollover rear or low speed frontal crashes or in many side crashes And for some unrestrained occupants frontal air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued The side impact air bags for the driver and right front passenger a...

Page 57: ...ining control of the vehicle Front occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Yo...

Page 58: ... bag symbol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3 38 for more information Where Are the Air Bags The driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 52 ...

Page 59: ...front passenger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side If your vehicle has a driver s side impact air bag it is located in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door 1 53 ...

Page 60: ...he bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an air bag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering Do not let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact air bag 1 5...

Page 61: ...or in many side impacts because inflation would not help the occupant Your vehicle may or may not have a side impact air bag See Air Bag Systems in the Index Side impact air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes A side impact air bag will inflate if the crash severity is above the system s designed threshold level The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design ...

Page 62: ...ted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But the frontal air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and many side impacts primarily because an occupant s m...

Page 63: ...ag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breath...

Page 64: ... diagnostic module which records information about the frontal air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the system commands air bag inflation and driver s safety belt usage at deployment The module also records speed engine rpm brake and throttle data Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag systems Improper service can mean that an air bag sy...

Page 65: ... the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The air bag systems do not need regular maintenance Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any othe...

Page 66: ...er a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system safety belt or seat parts repaired o...

Page 67: ...e 2 19 New Vehicle Break In 2 19 Ignition Positions 2 20 Starting Your Engine 2 21 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 2 22 Engine Coolant Heater 2 23 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 24 Four Wheel Drive 2 26 Parking Brake 2 29 Shifting Into Park P 2 31 Shifting Out of Park P 2 33 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 33 Engine Exhaust 2 34 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 34 Mirrors 2 36 Au...

Page 68: ...3 Storage Areas 2 46 Glove Box 2 46 Overhead Console 2 46 Front Storage Area 2 47 Luggage Carrier 2 48 Rear Storage Area 2 49 Rear Floor Storage Lid 2 51 Convenience Net 2 51 Cargo Cover 2 52 Sunroof 2 53 Vehicle Personalization 2 53 Memory Seat 2 53 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 2 ...

Page 69: ...h the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The children or others could be badly injured or even killed Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children 2 3 ...

Page 70: ...e new ones made easily using this number Your selling dealer should also have this number Notice If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle you may have to damage the vehicle to get in Be sure you have spare keys If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle call the GM Roadside Assistance Center See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 7 If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar system with an...

Page 71: ...ause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this Check the distanc...

Page 72: ...ree seconds and the horn will chirp L Panic Press the horn symbol to make the horn sound The headlamps and taillamps will flash for up to 30 seconds This can be turned off by pressing the horn button again by waiting for 30 seconds or by starting the vehicle Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehi...

Page 73: ...a RFA BATTERY LOW message when the transmitter battery is low Notice When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter do the following 1 Insert a thin coin in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing Gently pry the transmit...

Page 74: ...ung children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happe...

Page 75: ...see a red area on the lever The manual lever on each door works only that door s lock Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the driver s and front passenger s armrests Remove the ignition key and press the lock symbol to lock all of the doors at once To unlock the doors press the other side of the switch 2 9 ...

Page 76: ...s inserted in the ignition this feature will not lock the doors The lockout prevention feature will operate instead You can enable or disable the delayed locking feature If the feature is disabled the doors will lock immediately when a power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter lock button is pressed Programming Delayed Locking To turn the delayed locking feature on or off do the f...

Page 77: ... the turn signal multifunction lever Once you do this you will hear the lock switch lock and unlock the horn will chirp twice and a 30 second program timer will begin 3 You are now ready to program the automatic door locks Select one of the three programming options listed above and press the lock side of the power door lock switch to cycle through the lock options You will have 30 seconds to begi...

Page 78: ... twice Then with the key in LOCK release the turn signal multifunction lever Once you do this you will hear the lock switch lock and unlock the horn will chirp twice and a 30 second program timer will begin 3 You are now ready to program the automatic door locks Select one of the four programming options listed above and press the unlock side of the power door lock switch to cycle through the unlo...

Page 79: ...ot be opened from the inside while this feature is in use If you want to open the rear door while the security lock is on unlock the door and open the door from the outside Lockout Protection This feature stops the power door locks from locking when the key is in the ignition and a door is open to protect you from locking your key in the vehicle If the power lock switch is pressed when a door is o...

Page 80: ...ent panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust on page 2 34 Liftgate Release To unlock the liftgate you may use the power door locks or the keyless entry system described earlier On some vehicles the liftglass will also unlock when the liftgate is unlocked Press the pushbutton on the liftglass to open it To open the entire liftgate lift the handle located in the center of the liftgate If you o...

Page 81: ...le with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 15 ...

Page 82: ...ll not operate for about 15 seconds Express Down Window The driver s and front passenger s window switches have an express down feature that allows you to lower the window without holding the switch down Press down briefly on the bottom of the driver s window switch labeled AUTO to activate the express down feature Lightly tap the switch to open the window slightly The express down feature can be ...

Page 83: ...cle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Content Theft Deterrent Your vehicle may be equipped with a content theft deterrent alarm system Here s how to operate the system 1 Open the door 2 Lock the door with the power door l...

Page 84: ...off the alarm If you set off the alarm by accident unlock any door with the key You can also turn off the alarm by pressing unlock on the remote keyless entry transmitter The alarm won t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by following these steps 1 From inside the vehicle lower the driver s window and open the driver s door 2 Activate the syste...

Page 85: ...slock system is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time You may also want to check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 97 See your dealer for service In an emergency call the GM Roadside Assistance Center See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 7 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Notice Y...

Page 86: ... the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of these works then your vehicle needs service B ACCESSORY This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off Notice Lengthy operation of features such as the radio in the accessory ignition position may drain the battery and prevent your vehicle f...

Page 87: ... N only Notice Do not try to shift to PARK P if your vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will...

Page 88: ...igned to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you do not your engine might not perform properly Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal If your vehicle has this feature you can change the position of the throttle and brake pedals This feature is desi...

Page 89: ... the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the co...

Page 90: ...ee Shifting Into Park P on page 2 31 If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 55 CAUTION If you have four wheel drive your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL See Four Wheel Drive on page 2 26 See Shifting Into Park P on page 2 31 Ensure the shift lev...

Page 91: ...t into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed Notice Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting your vehicle DRIVE D This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less th...

Page 92: ...edal may damage the transmission If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place Four Wheel Drive If your vehicle has four wheel drive you can send your engine s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction To get the most satisfaction out of four wheel drive you must be familiar with its operation Read the part that follows before ...

Page 93: ...er to all four wheels You might choose 4LO if you are driving off road in deep sand deep mud and climbing or descending steep hills CAUTION Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P You or someone else could be seriously injured Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL See Parking Brake on page 2 2...

Page 94: ...emain illuminated before shifting your transmission into gear If you turn the knob to 4LO when your vehicle is in gear and or moving the 4LO indicator light will flash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift unless your vehicle is moving less than 2 mph 3 2 km h and the transmission is in NEUTRAL N After 30 seconds the transfer case will return to the setting last chosen Shifting Out of 4LO To s...

Page 95: ...elease the parking brake prior to towing Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case out of NEUTRAL do the following 1 Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal 2 Start the vehicle with the transmission in PARK P 3 Turn the transfer case knob to the desired shift position 2HI 4HI or A4WD 4 Put the transmission in NEUTRAL N 5 Release the parking brake 6 After the transfer case ...

Page 96: ...r all the way down Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving If you are towing a trailer and you must park on a hill see Towing a Trailer on page 4 55 That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from movi...

Page 97: ... transfer case is in NEUTRAL So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL See Four Wheel Drive on page 2 26 Always put the shift lever fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 55 To shift into PARK P do the following 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into...

Page 98: ...u ve moved the shift lever into PARK P hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pressing the button on the console shift lever If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transmission into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put t...

Page 99: ... regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2 24 Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Do not park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn 2 33 ...

Page 100: ...Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and Have your vehicle fixed immediately Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know CAUTION Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle See the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust on ...

Page 101: ...r vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P CAUTION If you have four wheel drive your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL See Four Wheel Drive on page 2 26 Follow the proper steps to b...

Page 102: ...automatic dimming feature and compass Press the far left button located below the the mirror face for up to three seconds to turn the feature on and off A light on the mirror will be lit while the feature is turned on Compass Operation Press the on off button once to turn the compass on or off There is a compass display in the window in the upper right corner of the mirror face The compass display...

Page 103: ...djusted 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 variance zone number on the map 2 Press and hold the on off button for six seconds Release the button when ZONE is displayed The number shown is the current zone number 3 Scroll through the zone numbers that appear in the compass temperatur...

Page 104: ... of the side of your vehicle 2 Move the knob in the direction you want the mirror to go 3 Adjust the mirror in all four directions 4 After you are satisfied with the position of the mirror turn the knob to the center position or turn it to the other mirror to adjust that mirror If you reach the mirror s end of the travel position in any direction the mirror will enter a ratcheting mode This action...

Page 105: ...ed into memory once the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE R You may be able to enable disable this feature through the Driver Information Center DIC See Mirror Curb View Assist under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 51 Outside Convex Mirror A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther awa...

Page 106: ...or press the blue OnStar button to speak to an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of OnStar services and prepaid calling minutes are also required for OnStar Personal Calling and OnStar Virtual Advisor use Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www onstar com OnStar Services One of...

Page 107: ...integrated into your vehicle You can place calls nationwide using voice activated dialing with no contracts and no additional roaming charges To find out more about OnStar Personal Calling refer to the OnStar owner s guide in your vehicle s glove box or call OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Virtual Advisor With OnStar Virtual Advisor you can listen to your favorite news entertainment...

Page 108: ...15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device...

Page 109: ...rage door it is advised to park outside of the garage It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio frequency Your vehicle s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter Follow these steps to program up to three channels 1 Press and hold down the two outside buttons releasing only when the in...

Page 110: ...Locate in the garage the garage door opener receiver motor head unit Locate the Learn or Smart button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor head unit 7 Firmly press and release the Learn or Smart button The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8 8 Return to the vehicle Firmly press and hold the prog...

Page 111: ...ter until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by HomeLink The indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly Proceed with Step 4 under Programming HomeLink to complete Using HomeLink Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Erasing HomeLink Buttons To erase progra...

Page 112: ...ght begins to flash 2 Continue to hold both buttons until the HomeLink indicator light turns off 3 Release both buttons For questions or comments contact HomeLink at 1 800 355 3515 or on the internet at www homelink com Storage Areas Glove Box To open your glove box pull the handle on the front of the glove box and lower the door Overhead Console Your vehicle may have this feature The overhead con...

Page 113: ...sages will be played back c Stop To delete messages press this button while the message is playing If you press and hold the play and record buttons at the same time for a half of a second all of the messages will be deleted Front Storage Area If your vehicle has this console compartment squeeze the front lever while lifting the top to open it You can store cassettes and compact discs in the slots...

Page 114: ...de the crossrails to where you want them pull up on the lever on each side of the crossrail This will release the crossrail and allow you to slide it When the crossrail is where you want it press down on the levers to lock it into place Notice Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 220 lbs 100 kg or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle Load cargo ...

Page 115: ... forward Press down on the back of the panel to lock it in place CAUTION If you were to carry things on the adjustable panel when it is in the upper cargo cover position then during a sudden vehicle movement or a crash those things could be thrown around in the vehicle You or others could be injured When it is in the upper position always secure any cargo on the floor beneath the panel cover Upper...

Page 116: ...ot be covered by your warranty Do not load heavy objects on the panel Plastic grocery bags can be attached to the hooks on the panel Insert the front corners of the panel into the vertical guides behind the seatbacks and slide the panel down Notice If you use the panel as a barrier for large objects in the cargo area while the seatbacks are folded down the panel may be damaged Do not use the panel...

Page 117: ...the rear floor storage lid reverse the previous steps Make sure the lid is secure by applying slight pressure to the latch until you hear it click Convenience Net Your vehicle may have this feature A convenience net in the rear of your vehicle helps keep small items in place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts The net is not designed to retain these items during off road use The net is no...

Page 118: ...argo cover do the following 1 Release the cover from the latch posts and carefully roll it back up 2 Compress one endcap and remove it from the pocket in the trim panel 3 Remove the cargo cover from the other endcap so that you can remove the shade from the vehicle CAUTION An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver You or others could b...

Page 119: ... also equipped with a sunshade which you can pull forward to block sun rays Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat Your vehicle may have this feature The controls are located on the driver s door and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver s seating positions outside mirror positions and adjustable pedals if equipped Adjust the driver s seat including the seatback recliner and l...

Page 120: ...memory feature at any time press one of the power seat controls or memory buttons Two personalized exit positions can be set by first recalling the driver s position by pressing 1 or 2 then positioning the seat in the desired exit position for that driver Press and hold the button with the exit symbol for three seconds A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored Wit...

Page 121: ...fety Belt Reminder Light 3 38 Air Bag Readiness Light 3 38 Charging System Light 3 39 Voltmeter Gage 3 40 Brake System Warning Light 3 40 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 42 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 42 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 43 Oil Pressure Gage 3 46 Change Engine Oil Light 3 47 Security Light 3 47 Cruise Control Light 3 48 Reduced Engine Power Light 3 48 Service Four Wheel Dr...

Page 122: ...lization 3 119 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 119 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 119 Radio Reception 3 120 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 121 Care of Your CDs and DVDs 3 122 Care of Your CD and DVD Player 3 122 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 122 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 122 Chime Level Adjustment 3 122 Section 3 Instrument Panel 3 2 ...

Page 123: ... NOTES 3 3 ...

Page 124: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Page 125: ...e Audio System s on page 3 64 I Climate Controls See Dual Climate Control System on page 3 22 J Hood Release See Hood Release on page 5 10 K Driver Information Center DIC Steering Wheel Controls See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 51 L Transfer Case Controls See Automatic Transfer Case under Four Wheel Drive on page 2 26 M Shift Lever See Shifting Into Park P on page 2 31 N Lighter See Ash...

Page 126: ...ing flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Press the button all the way down to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off To turn off the flashers press the button again until it clicks and then release it When the hazard warning flashers are on the turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can s...

Page 127: ...ter and exit the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following G Turn and Lane Change Signals 2 Headlamp High Low Bea...

Page 128: ...it The bottom of the outside rearview mirrors may also be equipped with lane change indicators As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows flash more quickly than normal a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse See Fuses and...

Page 129: ...en the high beams are on this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on Flash to Pass This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass It works even if your headlamps are in the automatic position To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you then release it If your headlamps are in the automatic position or on low ...

Page 130: ...en or thaw them If your blades do become worn or damaged get new blades or blade inserts Rainsense Wipers Your vehicle may be equipped with Rainsense windshield wipers When active these wipers are able to detect moisture on the windshield and automatically turn on the wipers The moisture sensor is located next to the inside rearview mirror and is mounted on the windshield To turn on the Rainsense ...

Page 131: ...ntrol is located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel To turn the rear wiper on turn the control to either 1 2 or 3 For delayed wiping turn the control to 1 or 2 For steady wiping turn the control to 3 To turn the wiper off turn the control to 0 To wash the rear window press the washer symbol located in the center of the control The rear window washer uses the same fluid bott...

Page 132: ...briefly and release to activate the system Two pressurized bursts of washer fluid will then be applied to the headlamps Cruise Control The cruise controls are located on the end of the turn signal multifunction lever R On Move the switch to this position to turn the cruise control system on S Resume Accelerate Move the switch to this position to resume a set speed or to accelerate T Set Press this...

Page 133: ...can be dangerous where you can not drive safely at a steady speed So do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Do not use cruise control on slippery roads CAUTION If you leave your cruise control on when you are not usi...

Page 134: ... need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch briefly from on to resume accelerate You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there If you hold the switch at resume accelerate the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at resume accelera...

Page 135: ...r vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of cour...

Page 136: ... the headlamps Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside your Automatic Headlamp System will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps sidemarker parking lamps and the instrument panel lights The radio lights will also be on Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the top of the instrument panel Be sure it is not covered or ...

Page 137: ... and your ignition is in LOCK or ACCESSORY To turn the tone off turn the knob all the way counterclockwise In the automatic mode the headlamps turn off once the ignition key is in LOCK Daytime Running Lamps DRL Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially he...

Page 138: ...turn the fog lamps on Press the button again to turn them off A light will glow near the button while the fog lamps are on Fog lamps will turn off whenever your high beam headlamps are on Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Press the knob located next to the exterior lamps knob to extend it Turn the knob to adjust the instrument panel lights Turn the knob all the way up to turn on the inter...

Page 139: ...try lighting When a door is opened the dome lamps will come on if the dome override button is in the out position When all the doors are closed the lamps will stay on for a short period of time and will then turn off automatically If you use your keyless entry transmitter to unlock the vehicle the interior lights will come on for a short time whether or not the dome override is on Exit Lighting Wi...

Page 140: ...turned off Battery Run Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome courtesy vanity and reading lamps if they are left on for more than 20 minutes when the ignition is off This will keep your battery from running down If the battery run down protection shuts off the interior lamps it may be necessary to do one of the following to return to normal operation Shut off all lamps and close all doors...

Page 141: ...lectrical equipment When adding electrical equipment be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment Notice Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Your veh...

Page 142: ...is directed toward the windshield and the side window outlets Cooler air is directed to the upper vents and warmer air to the floor outlets 6 Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with a little air directed to the windshield and the side window outlets The recirculation button cannot be selected while in floor mode h Recirculation Recirculation mode is used to recirculate th...

Page 143: ... the air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again This is normal Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity moisture condensing on the cool window glass This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly There are two modes to choose from to clear fog or frost from your windshield Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog o...

Page 144: ...repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of your instrument panel to direct the airflow Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed use the vent setting to direct outside air thr...

Page 145: ...helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle Adding outside equipment to the front of your vehicle such as hood air deflectors may affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Dual Automatic Climate Control System Your vehicle may have the dual automatic climate control system With this system you ...

Page 146: ...perature Knob Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to manually raise or lower the temperature on the driver s side of the vehicle The display will show the temperature setting decreasing or increasing and the word DRIVER will appear on the display This knob can also adjust the passenger s side temperature setting simultaneously if the two zones are linked The words DRIVER and PASS will the...

Page 147: ...imum cooling setting If you choose the temperature setting of 90 F 32 C the system will remain at the maximum heat setting Choosing either maximum setting may not cause the vehicle to heat or cool any faster Manual Operation To change the current setting select one of the following w9x Fan This button allows you to manually adjust the fan speed Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and the down...

Page 148: ...ost modes If the weather is cold and damp the system may cause the windows to fog while using recirculation mode If the windows do start to fog select defog or defrost mode A C Air Conditioning Press this button to manually turn the air conditioning system on or off When the system is on the system will automatically begin to cool and dehumidify the air inside of your vehicle If you select air con...

Page 149: ...ture is 40 F 4 C or warmer your air conditioning compressor will automatically run to help dehumidify the air and dry the windshield Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Rear Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off An indicator light in the button will come ...

Page 150: ...ave pressed the recirculation button Operation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather turn the fan knob all the way to the right for a few moments before driving This helps clear the intake ducts o...

Page 151: ...vel or floor to the rear seat area If your vehicle has the rear seat audio system the lower buttons are used to adjust the rear seat climate controls The temperature of the air coming through the rear outlets is determined by the front passenger s temperature setting If the front climate control is on and not in defrost mode the rear climate control can be enabled by pressing the lower power butto...

Page 152: ...distribute air from the four headliner outlets Bi level When bi level mode is selected in the front controller the rear system will distribute air from the four headliner outlets and the third seat floor outlet 6 Floor When floor mode is selected in the front controller the rear system will distribute air from the third seat floor outlet Defog When defog mode is selected in the front controller th...

Page 153: ...or mode will deliver air to the floor outlet located in the third seat area Press the buttons at the bottom of the audio control panel to adjust the fan speed mode and temperature for the rear passengers The selections will be shown on the display Press the rear fan control button with the arrow pointing right to turn the rear climate control on Toggle this button to adjust the air flow speed To t...

Page 154: ...limate control settings for temperature air delivery mode and fan speed for two different drivers The personal choice settings recalled are determined by the transmitter used to enter the vehicle After the button with the unlock symbol on a remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed the climate control will adjust to the last settings of the identified driver The settings can also be changed by p...

Page 155: ... you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages s...

Page 156: ... is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you ve used and many other thing you ll need to know to drive safely and economically United States version shown Canada similar 3 36 ...

Page 157: ...er what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed The new one will be set to the correct mileage total of the old odometer Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero The trip odometer is part of the Driver Information Center DIC For vehicles without a DIC press the stem located on the instrument panel ...

Page 158: ...h shows the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensors the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag Systems on page 1 49 This light will come on when you start your vehicle and...

Page 159: ...e on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working It should go out once the engine is running If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the charging system It could indica...

Page 160: ...gine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone If you must drive turn off all unnecessary accessories Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on the brake system warning ...

Page 161: ...d stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 45 CAUTION Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the...

Page 162: ... with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 40 earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer mov...

Page 163: ...vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction Notice If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications...

Page 164: ...ollowing If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible If the Light Is On Steady You may...

Page 165: ...tion and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHEC...

Page 166: ... soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil Oil pressure may vary with engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range A...

Page 167: ...will come on briefly when you turn the key toward START The light will stay on until the engine starts If the light flashes the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode If the vehicle fails to start see Passlock on page 2 19 If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on there may be a problem with the Passlock system Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock and you should se...

Page 168: ...ed may be reduced The performance may be reduced until the next time you drive your vehicle If this light stays on see your dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair This light may also come on if there is a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control ETC system If this happens take the vehicle in for service as soon as possible Service Four Wheel Drive Warning Light This light should c...

Page 169: ...ly diagnosing a malfunction Check Gages Warning Light The CHECK GAGES light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning zones Gate Ajar Light If this light comes on your liftgate or liftglass is ajar Try closing the liftgate or liftglass ...

Page 170: ...ted For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up The gage doesn t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition Low Fuel Warning Light The light next to the fuel gage will come on briefly when you are starting the engine This light...

Page 171: ...urn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC DIC Operation and Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition is on After a short delay the DIC will display the current driver and the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off If a problem is detected a warning message will appear on the display Pressing the trip stem will acknowledge any warning or service messages Pressing a...

Page 172: ... If you press and hold the reset stem for four seconds the display will show the distance traveled since the last ignition cycle Timer The DIC can be used as a stopwatch Press the select button while TIMER is displayed to start the timer The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset not including time the ignition is off Time will continue to be counted as...

Page 173: ...onomy Average fuel economy will then be calculated starting from that point If the average fuel economy is not reset it will be continually updated each time you drive Instant Fuel Economy Press the fuel information button until INST appears in the display Instant fuel economy is how many miles per gallon your vehicle is at the particular moment in time The instant fuel economy cannot be reset GM ...

Page 174: ... on the driver s door Alarm Warning Type Press the personalization button until ALARM WARNING TYPE appears in the display To select your personalization for alarm warning type press the select button while ALARM WARNING TYPE is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices ALARM WARNING BOTH default If you choose BOTH the headlamps will flash and the hor...

Page 175: ...appears in the display To select your personalization for automatic unlocking press the select button while AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices UNLOCK ALL IN PARK default If you choose for all the doors to unlock in PARK P all of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK P UNLOCK ALL AT KEY OUT If you ch...

Page 176: ...e recalled when you unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter Choose one of the three settings and press the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Perimeter Lighting Press the personalization button until PERIMETER LIGHTING appears in the display To select your personalization for perimeter lighting press the select ...

Page 177: ...on button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Remote Unlock Feedback Press the personalization button until REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display To select your personalization for the feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter press the select button while REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK is displayed on t...

Page 178: ...lization button until MIRROR CURBVIEW ASSIST appears in the display To select your personalization for curb view assist press the select button while MIRROR CURBVIEW ASSIST is displayed on the DIC With the engine running engage the parking brake press the brake pedal and place the vehicle in REVERSE R gear Adjust the passenger s side and then the driver s side outside mirrors to the desired tilt p...

Page 179: ... and press the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Display Units U S MET Press the personalization button until DISPLAY UNITS U S MET appears in the display To select English or metric press the select button while DISPLAY UNITS U S MET is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices UNITS...

Page 180: ...n features to their factory default settings For vehicles with redundant steering wheel controls see Personalization under the DIC Select The select button is used to reset certain functions and turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC display The select button also toggles through the options available in each personalization menu For example this button will reset the trip odometers turn off ...

Page 181: ... soon as possible Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display SERVICE AIR BAG If there is a problem with the air bag system this message will be displayed on the DIC Have a qualified technician inspect the system for problems Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM If a problem occurs with ...

Page 182: ...the DIC display ICE POSSIBLE If the outside temperature reaches a level where ice could form on the roadway this message may appear on the DIC If the temperature rises to a safe level the message will clear Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display DRIVER DOOR AJAR If the driver s door is not fully closed this message will appear on the display and you w...

Page 183: ...y needs to be replaced in the transmitter Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display CURB VIEW ACTIVATED The CURB VIEW ACTIVATED message is displayed when one of the outside rear view mirrors move into the curb view position Refer to Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors for more information TIGHTEN FUEL CAP If the vehicle s fuel cap is not tightened properly ...

Page 184: ... audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP under Ignition Positions on page 2 20 Setting the Time The radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MN to represent minutes Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour appears on the display AM or PM will appear on the display for morning or evening hour...

Page 185: ...om radio stations Seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available In rare cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While the radio is tuned to an RDS station the s...

Page 186: ...this button to select LOW MEDIUM or HIGH AVOL will appear on the display Each higher setting will provide more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds To turn automatic volume off press this button until AVOL OFF appears on the display DISPL Display Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time When the ignition is off press this knob to display the ti...

Page 187: ...ar on the display and you will hear two beeps The radio will go to the first preset station play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either arrow again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations six FM1 six FM2 and six AM six XM1 and six XM2 if eq...

Page 188: ...ettings The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source If the radio is equipped with the Bose audio system the equalization settings are either CUSTOM or TALK Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance to the right and the left speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or...

Page 189: ...tations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements If the radio cannot find the desired program type NONE will appear on the display and the radio will return to the last station you were listening to SCAN Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following 1 Turn the P TYPE knob to activate program type select mode TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the P TYPE knob to se...

Page 190: ...nouncement even if the volume is low or a CD is playing If a CD is playing play will stop during the announcement Alert announcements cannot be turned off ALERT will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system This feature is not supported by all RDS stations INFO Information If the current station has a message the information symbol will appear on the display Press this button to ...

Page 191: ...The radio will play the traffic announcement even if the volume is low The radio will interrupt the play of a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements This function does not apply to XM Satellite Radio Service Radio Messages CAL ERR Calibration Error The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL ERR appears on the display it means that the radio...

Page 192: ...s in a location that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavail Channel...

Page 193: ...cted category The system is working properly XM Locked Theft lock active The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with the servicing facility Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate w...

Page 194: ... an error appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the current track if more than eight seconds have played TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If this pushbutton is held or pressed more than once the player will continue moving backward through the CD 2 NEXT Press this pushbutton to go to the next track TRACK and...

Page 195: ...ack of the CD Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning DISPL Display Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing ET and the elapsed time of the track will appear on the display To change the default on the display track or elapsed time press this knob until you see the display you want then hold the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and the selected ...

Page 196: ...y be caught in the CD player If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Radio with Cassette and CD If your vehicle has the Bose audio system your vehicle will have six Bos...

Page 197: ...o provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United Stated XM offers 100 coast to coast channels including music news sports talk and children s programming XM provides digital quality audio and text information that includes song title a...

Page 198: ...nt then hold the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and the selected display will now be the default Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 if equipped The display will show the selection TUNE Turn this knob to select radio stations q SEEK r Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there T...

Page 199: ...e The display will show the bass or treble level If a station is weak or noisy decrease the treble To adjust the bass and treble to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio will produce one beep and adjust the display level to the middle position To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displaye...

Page 200: ...middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed ALL will appear on the display you will hear a beep and the display level will be adjusted to the middle position Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Turn the P TYPE knob to activate program type select mode TYPE and a PTY will appear on the d...

Page 201: ...SCAN arrow and the radio will begin scanning the stations in the PTY 4 Press either SCAN arrow to stop scanning If both PTY and TRAF are on the radio will scan for stations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements BAND Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type To turn alternate frequency on press and hold BAND for two...

Page 202: ... during the announcement Alert announcements cannot be turned off ALERT will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system This feature is not supported by all RDS stations INFO Information If the current station has a message the information symbol will appear on the display Press this button to see the message The message may display the artist song title call in phone numbers etc I...

Page 203: ...radio will play the traffic announcement even if the volume is low The radio will interrupt the play of a cassette tape or CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements This function does not apply to XM Satellite Radio Service Radio Messages CAL ERR Calibration Error The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL ERR appears on the display it means t...

Page 204: ...s in a location that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavail Channel...

Page 205: ...cted category The system is working properly XM Locked Theft lock active The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with the servicing facility Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate w...

Page 206: ...y when a metal or chrome tape is inserted If an error appears on the display see Cassette Tape Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous The tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous to work Press this pushbutton to go to the previous selection on the tape if the current selection has been playing for less than three seconds If pressed when the curre...

Page 207: ... positive or negative number will appear on the display q SCAN r To scan the tape press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of each selection on the current side of the tape Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning The tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each s...

Page 208: ...our Cassette Tape Player on page 3 121 If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player with the cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on the tape player To activate the bypas...

Page 209: ...pressed more than once the player will continue moving backward through the CD 2 NEXT Press this pushbutton to go to the next track TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If this pushbutton is held or pressed more than once the player will continue moving forward through the CD 3 REV Reverse Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track Press and hold this pushbut...

Page 210: ...fault on the display track or elapsed time press this knob until you see the display you want then hold the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and the selected display will now be the default BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a cassette tape or CD is playing The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening TAPE DISC Press this butt...

Page 211: ...e write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Listening to a DVD If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment RSE system and a DVD is playing the DVD symbol will appear on the radio display indicating that the DVD is available and can be listened to through your vehicle s speakers To listen to the DVD press the TAPE DISC button until RSE appears on the radio display T...

Page 212: ...ion may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While the radio is tuned to an RDS station the station name or call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast XM ...

Page 213: ...ion name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of the program if available For XM if equipped press the RCL knob while in XM mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel Artist Song Title Category or PTY Channel Number Channel Name To change the default on the display press the RCL knob until you see the display you want then hold the knob until...

Page 214: ... and the equalization that was selected will be stored for that pushbutton 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone Bass Treble AUDIO Push the AUDIO knob until BASS or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease If a station is weak or noisy decrease the treble To adjust bass or treble to the middle position select BASS or TREB and push and hold the AUDIO kn...

Page 215: ...eaker controls are displayed CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear a beep Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press the P TYPE button to activate program type select mode P TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the P TYPE knob to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY is displayed press eithe...

Page 216: ...and traffic announcements BAND Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type To turn alternate frequency on press and hold BAND for two seconds AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stations with a stronger frequency To turn alternate frequency off press and hold BAND again for two seconds AF OFF will appear o...

Page 217: ... You can view the last message until a new message is received or a different station is tuned to TRAF Traffic If TRAF appears on the display the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements To receive the traffic announcement from the tuned station press this button Brackets will be displayed around TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it If the st...

Page 218: ...pen area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavail Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer ass...

Page 219: ...ve The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with the servicing facility Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This label is needed to activa...

Page 220: ...ught in the CD player If an error appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section LOAD CD Z Press the LOAD side of this button to load CDs into the CD player This CD player will hold up to six CDs To insert one CD do the following 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Press and release the LOAD side of the LOAD CD button 3 Wait for the light located to the right of the slot to turn green 4 Load a ...

Page 221: ...ing and the track number will appear on the display If an error appears on the radio display see CD Messages later in this section LOAD CD Z Eject Press the CD eject side of this button to eject a single CD or multiple CDs To eject the CD that is currently playing press and release this button To eject multiple CDs press and hold this button for two seconds You will hear a beep and the light will ...

Page 222: ...random you can listen to the tracks in random rather than sequential 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 listening to in random order press and release the RDM button RANDOM ONE will appear on the display Press RDM again to turn off random play To play the tracks on all of the CDs that are loaded in random order press and ...

Page 223: ...CD s is in the player Using Song List Mode The six disc CD changer has a feature called song list This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections To save tracks into the song list feature perform the following steps 1 Turn the CD player on and load it with at least one CD See LOAD CD listed previously in this section for more information 2 Check to see that the CD changer is not in song list...

Page 224: ... heard to confirm that the track has been deleted After a track has been deleted the remaining tracks are moved up the list When another track is added to the song list the track will be added to the end of the list To delete the entire song list perform the following steps 1 Turn the CD player on 2 Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on S LIST will appear on the display 3 Press and hold ...

Page 225: ...dio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Listening to a DVD If your vehicle has Rear Seat Entertainment RSE system and a DVD is playing the DVD symbol will appear on the radio display indicating that the DVD is available and can be listened to through your vehicles speakers To listen to the DVD press the CD AUX button until RSE appears on...

Page 226: ...DVD Rear Seat Entertainment RSE system The RSE system includes a DVD player a video display screen two sets of wireless headphones and a remote control Parental Control This button is located behind the video screen Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to freeze the video and mute the audio The video screen will display Parental Control ON and the power indicator light on the DVD player ...

Page 227: ...eadphones are out of range of the transmitters When using the wired headphones if the front seat passengers play a CD in the Radio with Six Disc CD if equipped or use XM Satellite Radio Service if equipped you will hear the audio for these sources instead of the DVD or CD that is currently playing through the RSE Notice Do not store the headphones in heat or direct sunlight This could damage the h...

Page 228: ...he color coded RCA jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the RSE system power on If the RSE system had been previously in the DVD player mode pressing the SRCE button on the faceplate or the remote control will switch the RSE system between the auxiliary device and the DVD player How to Change the Video Format when in the Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC In ...

Page 229: ... information The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the wired headphone jacks on the rear seat audio system if equipped The RSE system may be selected as an audio source on the rear seat audio system if the RSE system power is on Refer to Rear Seat Audio RSA on page 3 117 for more information Video Screen The video screen is located in the overhead console To use the video screen push fo...

Page 230: ...is DVD player When using the wired headphones not included if the front seat passengers play a CD in the Radio with Six Disc CD if equipped or use XM Satellite Radio Service if equipped you will hear the audio for these sources instead of the DVD or CD that is currently playing through the RSE If an error message appears on the video screen see DVD Messages later in this section DVD Player Buttons...

Page 231: ...isc gently insert the disc with the label side up into the loading slot The DVD player will continue loading the disc and the player will automatically start if the vehicle is in RUN ACCESSORY or when RAP is active If a disc is already in the player press the play pause button on the DVD player faceplate or on the remote control Some DVDs will not allow fast forwarding or skipping of the copyright...

Page 232: ...affect the ability of the RSE system to receive signals from the remote control If the remote control does not seem to be working the batteries may need to be replaced See Battery Replacement later in this section Objects blocking the line of sight may also affect the function of the remote control Notice Storing the remote control in a hot area or in direct sunlight may damage it and the repairs ...

Page 233: ...rack or chapter Press this button again to return to the previous track or chapter This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews 1 through 0 Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad provides you with the capability of direct chapter title and track number selection 10 Double Digit Entries Press this button to select chapter title and track numbers greater than...

Page 234: ... DVD or CD Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to pause it Press this button again to continue the play of the DVD or CD When the DVD is playing press the pause button then press the fast forward button The DVD will continue playing in a slow play mode To cancel slow play mode press the play pause button u Next Track Chapter Press this button to advance to the beginning of the next trac...

Page 235: ...cted but it was pulled back into the DVD player The disc is being stored in the DVD player Press the eject button again to eject the disc Problem Recommended Action In auxiliary mode the picture moves or scrolls Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices Change the Video Format to PAL or NTSC See Stereo RCA Jacks previously for how to change the video format The language in the audio or...

Page 236: ... remove the disc from the DVD player This could permanently damage the disc and DVD player Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes Check for obstructions low batteries reception range and interference from cellular telephone towers or by using your cellular telephone in the vehicle Check that the headphones are facing the front of the vehicle I lost the...

Page 237: ...o distortion in the wireless headphones when operating cellular phones scanners CB radios Global Positioning Systems GPS two way radios mobile fax or walkie talkies It may be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices in or near the vehicle Excludes the OnStar System Cleaning the Video Screen Pour some isopropyl or rubbing alcohol on a clean cloth and gently wipe the ...

Page 238: ...re The display will show the selection This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio To scan preset stations press and hold the SEEK button The radio will go to a preset station play for a few seconds then go the next preset station The display will show the selections This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio When a casse...

Page 239: ...gned to discourage theft of your vehicle s radio The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN If the radio is moved to a different vehicle it will not operate and LOCKED will appear on the display When the radio and vehicle are turned off the blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK is armed With THEFTLOCK activated the radio will not operate if...

Page 240: ...n arrow to fast forward or reverse Q VOL R Volume Press the up or the down arrow to increase or to decrease the volume Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other Static can occur on AM stations caused by things like storms and power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce t...

Page 241: ...is available through your dealer The broken tape detection feature of the cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged tape in error To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected use the following steps 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press and hold the TAPE CD button for five seconds READY will appear on the display and a cassette symbol will flash for ...

Page 242: ...t is still tightened to the fender If tightening is required tighten by hand then with a wrench one quarter turn XM Satellite Radio Antenna System The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of your vehicle Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception The performance of the XM system may be affected if the sunroof is open Loading items onto the roof of your ...

Page 243: ...our Wheel Drive Vehicle 4 16 Driving at Night 4 30 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 31 City Driving 4 34 Freeway Driving 4 35 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 36 Highway Hypnosis 4 37 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 38 Winter Driving 4 40 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 44 Towing 4 45 Towing Your Vehicle 4 45 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 45 Loading Your Vehicle 4 49 Adding a Snow Plow or Si...

Page 244: ... driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision with resulting injury Ask a passenger to help do things like this or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself These simple defensive driving techniques ...

Page 245: ...drinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol 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 up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The pe...

Page 246: ...affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06...

Page 247: ...h that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who ...

Page 248: ... your foot and do it That is reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that is only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet 2...

Page 249: ...brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti lock Brake System Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine and begin to drive away your anti lock brake system will check itself You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while...

Page 250: ...bout to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed...

Page 251: ...ly if it senses that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system reduces engine power to limit wheel spin The low traction symbol next to the button will come on when the TAS is limiting wheel spin You may feel or hear the system working but this is normal The Traction Assist System may operate on dry roads under some conditions When this ...

Page 252: ...if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required To turn the system on or off press the TAS button located near the shift lever If you used the button to turn the system off the traction control off symbol on the button will come on and stay on You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again The traction control off symbol on the butt...

Page 253: ...inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction If you have ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice you will understand this The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you are in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve Th...

Page 254: ...asive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes See Braking on page 4 6 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the ...

Page 255: ...nother vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Lo...

Page 256: ...er your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane Remember that your right outside mirror is convex The vehicle you ...

Page 257: ...al If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if 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 adjust your driving to ...

Page 258: ...s some new skills And that is 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 and more enjoyable Before You Go Off Roading There are some things to do before you go out For example be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done Check to make sure all underbody shields if so equipped ...

Page 259: ...ured Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain You or your passengers can be struck by flying objects Secure the cargo properly Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle s center of gravity making it more likely to roll over You can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicl...

Page 260: ...ure all refuse is removed from any campsite before leaving Take extreme care with open fires where permitted camp stoves and lanterns Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials that could catch fire from the heat of the vehicle s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your...

Page 261: ... Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off road driving One of the best ways to control your vehicle is to control your speed Here are some things to keep in mind At higher speeds you approach things faster and you have less time to scan the terrain for obstacles you have less time to react you have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles you will need more distance for braki...

Page 262: ...ter Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain keep a firm grip on the steering wheel Ruts troughs or other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands if you are not prepared When you drive over bumps rocks or other obstacles your wheels can leave the ground If this happens even with one or two wheels you can not control the...

Page 263: ...here may be a smooth constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top On a large hill the incline may get steeper as you near the top but you may not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes grass or shrubs Here are some other things to consider as you approach a hill Is there a constant incline or does the hill get sharply st...

Page 264: ...traction slide sideways and possibly roll over You could be seriously injured or killed When driving up hills always try to go straight up Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there Use your head...

Page 265: ...l at the 12 o clock position This way you will be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It is best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will increase the possibility of a rollover Here are some things you must not do if you stall or are about to stall when goi...

Page 266: ...ing to leave your vehicle set the parking brake and shift the transmission to PARK P But do not shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL Leave the transfer case in the 2 Wheel High 4 High or 4 Low position Driving Downhill When off roading takes you downhill you will want to consider a number of things How steep is the downhill Will I be able to maintain vehicle control What is the surface like Smooth R...

Page 267: ... hill A hill that is not too steep to drive down may be too steep to drive across You could roll over if you do not drive straight down Never go downhill with the transmission in NEUTRAL N This is called free wheeling Your brakes will have to do all the work and 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 goin...

Page 268: ...ways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse If you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels or if the downhill wheels drop into a rut or depression your vehicle can tilt even more For reasons like these you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline Just because the trail goes...

Page 269: ...nd the vehicle starts to roll over you will be right in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over CAUTION Getting out on the downhill low side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous If the vehicle rolls over you could be crushed or killed Always get out on the uphill high side of the vehicle and stay well clear of the r...

Page 270: ...t maneuvers Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it is very easy to lose control On wet ice for example the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating And if you do get moving poor steering and difficult braking can cause you to slide out of control CAUTION Driving on frozen lakes ponds or rivers can be dangerous Underwater springs currents u...

Page 271: ...ground from under your tires and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over Do not drive through rushing water See Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads on page 4 31 for more information on driving through water After Off Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody chassis or under the hood These accumulations can be a fire hazard After operation in mud or sand ha...

Page 272: ...road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you are tired pull off the road in a safe place 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 as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision For example if you spend th...

Page 273: ...atedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it is easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and are not even aware of it Driving in ...

Page 274: ...large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can not try to slow down before you hit them CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They will not work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car ...

Page 275: ... that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can not avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a sma...

Page 276: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You will save time and energy See Freeway Driving on page 4 35 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move ...

Page 277: ...mp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it is slow...

Page 278: ... your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it is ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you will find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They will be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full A...

Page 279: ...o not let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second 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 your instruments fr...

Page 280: ...your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transmission These parts can work hard on mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill CAUTION If you do not shift down your brakes could get so hot that they would...

Page 281: ...wer gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may...

Page 282: ... 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 warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle 4 40 ...

Page 283: ...ng on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you have traction assist keep the system on It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road But you can turn the traction system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow ...

Page 284: ...nd buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you are actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should proba...

Page 285: ...in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go ...

Page 286: ... fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck but you must use caution CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you are stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Do not spin the whe...

Page 287: ...wing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motorhome The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground and dolly towing towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly With the proper preparation and equipm...

Page 288: ...ould not be covered by your warranty Do not tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Two wheel drive vehicles should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground Two wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed To properly tow these vehicles they should be placed on a platform trailer or dolly towed See Dolly Towing following for more inform...

Page 289: ...arking brake 4 Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle CAUTION Shifting a four wheel drive vehicle s transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in Park P You or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL 5 Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL N See Four Wheel Drive on pa...

Page 290: ...ssion 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 to the dolly CAUTION Shifting a four wheel drive vehicle s transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in Park P You or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer case ...

Page 291: ...m front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label A Vehicle Capacity Weight The Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar near the driver s door latch Vehicles without a center ...

Page 292: ...weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load...

Page 293: ...ant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 5 750 lbs 340 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Example 1 Example 2 4 51 ...

Page 294: ...the driver s door edge above the door latch The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle This is called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel cargo and trailer tongue weight if pulling a trailer The Certification Tire label also tells you the maxim...

Page 295: ...u load your vehicle the right way Notice Overloading your vehicle may cause damage Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not overload your vehicle If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there s a crash they ll keep going CAUTION Things you put inside your vehi...

Page 296: ...vehicle to the standard ride height Load leveling will not function normally with the inflator hose attached to the inflator outlet Remove the inflator hose from the outlet during loading and unloading If the vehicle is parked for an extended period of time some bleed down of the suspension is normal Upon starting the vehicle proper height will be achieved Overload Protection The air suspension sy...

Page 297: ...nstall a snow plow or similar equipment on your vehicle Towing a Trailer CAUTION If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section Ask your ...

Page 298: ...railer at all during the first 500 miles 800 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that you 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 your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads You can tow in DRIVE D You may want to shift the transmissi...

Page 299: ...4 763 kg 4 10 5 800 lbs 2 631 kg 11 000 lbs 4 990 kg 2WD Envoy XL V8 Engine 3 42 5 900 lbs 2 676 kg 11 000 lbs 4 990 kg 3 73 6 800 lbs 3 084 kg 12 500 lbs 5 670 kg 4WD Envoy XL V8 Engine 3 42 5 700 lbs 2 585 kg 11 000 lbs 4 990 kg 3 73 6 300 lbs 2 858 kg 12 500 lbs 5 670 kg The Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including...

Page 300: ...dd the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity The trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B up to a maximum of 400 lbs 181 kg with a weight carrying hitch The trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent o...

Page 301: ...ht of the trailer tongue If you use a weight distributing hitch make sure you don t go over the rear axle limit before you apply the weight distribution spring bars Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches When using a weight d...

Page 302: ... chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1 500 lbs 680 kg loaded then it needs its own brakes and they must be adequate Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain the...

Page 303: ...through a window in the rear or another opening drive with your front main heating or cooling system on and with the fan on any speed This will bring fresh outside air into your vehicle Do not use the climate control setting for maximum air because it only recirculates the air inside your vehicle See Dual Climate Control System on page 3 22 Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience ...

Page 304: ...dden turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand...

Page 305: ...own a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well You can tow in DRIVE D You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD 3 or a lower gear under heavy loads or hilly conditions When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades consider the following Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than a...

Page 306: ... load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and then shift into PARK P 5 Release the regular brakes CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t...

Page 307: ... Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant belt s cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailer...

Page 308: ...al 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 a standard four way round pin connector an adapter connector is available from your dealer Your vehicle may also be equipped with wiring for an electric trailer brake controller These wires are located inside the vehicle on the driver s side under th...

Page 309: ...ne Overheating 5 28 Cooling System 5 30 Engine Fan Noise 5 36 Power Steering Fluid 5 37 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 38 Brakes 5 39 Battery 5 42 Jump Starting 5 43 Rear Axle 5 48 Four Wheel Drive 5 49 Front Axle 5 50 Bulb Replacement 5 51 Halogen Bulbs 5 51 Headlamps 5 51 Front Turn Signal and Sidemarker Lamps 5 51 Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps 5 52 Replacement Bulbs 5 53 Windshield Wiper Blade Rep...

Page 310: ...ish Damage 5 93 Underbody Maintenance 5 94 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 94 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 94 Vehicle Identification 5 95 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 95 Service Parts Identification Label 5 96 Electrical System 5 96 Add On Electrical Equipment 5 96 Headlamps 5 96 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5 96 Power Windows and Other Power Options 5 96 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 97 Capaciti...

Page 311: ...ause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Engine exhaust many parts and systems including some inside the vehicle many fluids and some component wear by products contain and or emit these chemicals Doing Your Own Service Work 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 your vehicle than th...

Page 312: ...ngs you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or h...

Page 313: ... vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards see the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunc...

Page 314: ... methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the ...

Page 315: ... engine when you are refueling Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the driver s side of your vehicle...

Page 316: ...any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill fuel Don t top off or overfill your tank and wait a few seconds after you ve finished pumping before you remove the nozzle Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5 91 When you put the fuel cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking...

Page 317: ...amp on page 3 43 Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense gasoline only into approved containers Do not fill a container while it is inside a ve...

Page 318: ...ke fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release 1 To open the hood first pull the handle located inside the vehicle on the lower driver s side of the instrument panel 5 10 ...

Page 319: ...to the slot in the hood Before closing the hood be sure all filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood prop from its slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Then pull the hood down firmly to close It will latch when dropped from 6 to 8 inches 15 to 20 cm without pressing on the hood 5 11 ...

Page 320: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the L6 engine you ll see the following 5 12 ...

Page 321: ...mission Dipstick See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5 22 F Engine Oil Dipstick See Engine Oil on page 5 16 G Radiator Pressure Cap See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5 27 H Engine Oil Fill Cap See Engine Oil on page 5 16 I Remote Negative Terminal Marked GND See Jump Starting on page 5 43 J Brake Master Cylinder See Brakes on page 5 39 K Battery See Battery on page 5 42 L Engine Compartment F...

Page 322: ...When you open the hood on the V8 engine you ll see the following 5 14 ...

Page 323: ...Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5 22 F Engine Oil Fill Cap See Engine Oil on page 5 16 G Radiator Pressure Cap See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5 27 H Remote Negative Terminal Marked GND See Jump Starting on page 5 43 I Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 37 J Brake Master Cylinder See Brakes on page 5 39 K Engine Compartment Fuse Block See Engine Compartment Fu...

Page 324: ...s a yellow loop See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil dipstick Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the le...

Page 325: ... much oil that the oil level gets above the F mark that shows the proper operating range for the L6 engine or above the cross hatched area for the V8 engine your engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when...

Page 326: ...ckness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API You should look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbo...

Page 327: ...ed on engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly you must reset the system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE ENGINE OIL...

Page 328: ...Information Center see Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 51 to reset the system What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used e...

Page 329: ...f the cover 2 Remove the air cleaner filter from the housing Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible 3 Install the new engine air cleaner filter 4 Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flame if the engine backfires If it...

Page 330: ...the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine part or exhaust system parts starting a fire Too little fluid could cause the transmission to overheat Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Wait at le...

Page 331: ...oot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps The automatic transmission dipstick handle with the transmission and lock symbol is located in the engine compartment on the passenger s ...

Page 332: ...own to lock the dipstick in place Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine o...

Page 333: ...ot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater...

Page 334: ...should be at FULL COLD or a little higher Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn th...

Page 335: ...Do not spill coolant on a hot engine Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator For information on how to add coolant to the radiator see Cooling System on page 5 30 Radiator Pressure Cap Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for inf...

Page 336: ...e or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool Notice If your ...

Page 337: ...ngine idle 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues and you have not stopped pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam...

Page 338: ... here s what you ll see A Coolant Recovery Tank B Radiator Pressure Cap C Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface L6 Engine V8 Engine 5 30 ...

Page 339: ...k fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak start the engine again The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down If it doesn t your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL may c...

Page 340: ... vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and ot...

Page 341: ... cooling system is cool before you do it CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you...

Page 342: ...tem including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap Remove the pressure cap 5 34 ...

Page 343: ... the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant on page 5 24 for more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 35 ...

Page 344: ...is vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan When the clutch is engaged the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine In most everyday driving conditions the clutch is not engaged This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing and or high outside temperatures the fan speed increases when the clutch engages So you may hear an increase in fa...

Page 345: ...d repaired How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off let the engine compartment cool down wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick For vehicles with the L6 engine the level should be at the C cold mark For vehicl...

Page 346: ...n page 5 12 for reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water does not clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when...

Page 347: ... brakes will not work well or will 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 you add fluid when your linings are worn then you will have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid ...

Page 348: ...around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil...

Page 349: ...brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM ...

Page 350: ... with a maintenance free ACDelco battery When it is time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco battery See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for battery location Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer an...

Page 351: ...r vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are i...

Page 352: ... terminal on the battery The remote negative terminal is located on the front engine lift bracket on vehicles with the L6 engine or the engine accessory drive bracket for vehicles with the V8 engine and is marked GND See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this an...

Page 353: ...ne Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And don t connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of...

Page 354: ...ngine the remote negative terminal is located on the accessory drive bracket and is marked GND 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable to the remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs serv...

Page 355: ...connect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle Jumper Cable Removal 5 47 ...

Page 356: ...luid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on 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 What to Use To determine what kind of lubricant to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 13 5 48 ...

Page 357: ... and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole Use care not to overtighten the plug What to Use To determine what kind of lubricant to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubrica...

Page 358: ...cle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you may need to add some lubricant When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1 2 inch 12 mm below the filler plug hole When the differential is at operating temperature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use To determine wh...

Page 359: ...the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps 1 Open the hood 2 Lift the inner quick release clips 3 Pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle 4 Remove the cover from the headlamp bulb 5 Disconnect the wiring harness 6 Remove the headlamp bulb by turning the socket counterclockwise 7 To install the replacement bulb reverse Steps 1 through 6 Front Turn Signal and Sidemarker Lamps Follow the...

Page 360: ...ess A and remove the three socket retaining screws B 5 Remove the socket by releasing the retaining tabs 6 Holding the socket pull the bulb to release it from the socket 7 Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks 8 Reinstall the socket and screws 9 Reconnect the wiring harness 10 Reinstall the lamp assembly and tighten the screws 11 Close the liftgate 5 52 ...

Page 361: ... a year for wear or cracking Notice Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield 1 To remove the old wiper blades lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position A Blade Assembly B Arm Assembly C Lockin...

Page 362: ...rt slide the insert D notched end last into the end with two blade claws A Slide the insert all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end B The plastic caps C will be forced off as the insert is fully inserted 5 Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slots A Claw in Notch B Correct Installatio...

Page 363: ...ranty booklet for details For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer s booklet included with your vehicle s Owner s Manual CAUTION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Underinflated tires pose the sa...

Page 364: ...Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall The following illustrations are examples of a typical P Metric and a LT Metric tire sidewall P Metric Tire 5 56 ...

Page 365: ...andards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture E Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under t...

Page 366: ...ification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C Dual Tire Maximum Load Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used in a dual configuration For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 49 D Department of Transp...

Page 367: ...be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used as a single For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 49 Tire Size The following examples show the different parts of a tire size A Passenger P Metric Tire The United States version of a metric tire sizing system The letter P as the first characte...

Page 368: ...service description indicates the load range and speed rating of a tire The load index can range from 1 to 279 Speed ratings range from A to Z A Light Truck LT Metric Tire The United States version of a metric tire sizing system The letter LT as the first two characters in the tire size means a light truck tire engineered to standards set by the U S Tire and Rim Association B Tire Width The three ...

Page 369: ...ct Ratio The relationship of a tire s height to its width Belt A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to ...

Page 370: ...for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 pounds 68 kg See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 49 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward ...

Page 371: ...ad remains See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5 66 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards a tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5 68 Vehicl...

Page 372: ...oo much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Also check the tire pressure of the spare tire How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure ...

Page 373: ...Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5 000 to 8 000 miles 8 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5 66 and Wheel Replacement on page 5 69 for more information Make sure the spare tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to rotate or tu...

Page 374: ...be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators You need...

Page 375: ...le If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of differ...

Page 376: ...y requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of ...

Page 377: ...oaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice ...

Page 378: ...ires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in 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 cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chass...

Page 379: ...slowly readjust or remove the device if it s contacting your vehicle and don t spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the rear tires Accessory Inflator Your vehicle may be equipped with an air inflator system You can inflate things like basketballs and bicycle tires Also you can use it to bring your tire pressure up to the proper pressure It is not designed ...

Page 380: ...Press and release the switch to turn the inflator off Place the inflator kit tools in the pouch and store it properly Remove the inflator hose from the outlet during loading and unloading Load leveling will not function with the inflator hose attached to the inflator outlet See Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System under Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 49 for more information To reinstall...

Page 381: ... may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without t...

Page 382: ...le from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL 4 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 5 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 6 Put the wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest...

Page 383: ... is stored under the rear seat in the Envoy or in the left rear quarter panel storage compartment in the Envoy XL To release the jack from its holder turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head See Rear Seat Operation on page 1 5 Envoy Envoy XL 5 75 ...

Page 384: ...o the storage position under the vehicle when it is supported by a jack you could damage the tire and or your vehicle Always remove or restow a tire when the vehicle is on the ground 1 To remove the underbody mounted spare insert the socket end of the extension on a 45 angle downward into the hoist drive shaft hole It is exposed when the rear gate is open and is just above the rear bumper Be sure ...

Page 385: ...he retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out from under the vehicle Notice If you drive away before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled you could damage your vehicle Always reinstall this cable before driving your vehicle 3 Put the spare tire near the flat tire 4 Position the chisel end of your wheel wrench in the notch...

Page 386: ...ing the spare tire correctly CAUTION Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt Read and follow the instructions listed below CAUTION Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely make su...

Page 387: ... Spare Tire and Tools earlier in this section 5 Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches 15 cm of cable is exposed 6 Attach the jack handle extension and the wheel wrench to the jack and place it under the vehicle towards the front of the rear bumper Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire 7 Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack unti...

Page 388: ...f the extension connected to the wheel wrench into the hoist shaft hole in the bumper on an angle Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare the rest of the way 11 Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out from under the vehicle 12 If the cable is hanging under the vehicle turn the wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole in the bu...

Page 389: ...ench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 2 Turn the jack adjusting knob clockwise by hand to raise the jack lift head 3 Place the handle extension and wheel wrench onto the jack A Front Frame Rear Axle B Jack C Handle D Extension s E Wheel Wrench Front Rear 5 81 ...

Page 390: ... is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 5 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enou...

Page 391: ...o the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 8 Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface 9 Put the nuts on by hand Make sure the ...

Page 392: ...ave to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications in the Index for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tigh...

Page 393: ...jury and of course damage to itself as well Be sure the underbody mounted spare tire is stored with its valve stem pointing up Notice An aluminum wheel with a flat tire should always be stored under the vehicle with the hoist However storing it that way for an extended period could damage the wheel To avoid this always stow the wheel properly with the valve stem pointing up and have the wheel repa...

Page 394: ...red securely Push pull and then try to turn the tire If the tire moves use the wheel wrench and socket end of the extension to tighten the cable Return the jack wheel wrench and wheel blocks to the proper location in the vehicle Roll up the instruction label and return it to the slot in the tool kit A Handle B Wheel Wrench C Instruction Label D Extension s E Wheel Blocks and Jack A Push and Pull B...

Page 395: ...or information regarding proper tire inflation and loading your vehicle For instruction on how to remove install or store a spare tire see Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 74 After installing the spare tire on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare is correctly inflated Have the damaged or flat road tire repaired or replaced as soon as you can and installed back ont...

Page 396: ...ne Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Do not use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe v...

Page 397: ...ection use a sponge to remove any excess cleaner 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean water dampened towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool wate...

Page 398: ...ing the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cle...

Page 399: ...is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 5 94 Don t use cleaning agents th...

Page 400: ...rasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regula...

Page 401: ... carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Cleaning Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner Notice Using petroleum based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint finish and or tires When applying a tire dressing always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on your vehicle Sheet Metal Damage If your ve...

Page 402: ...lorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this GM will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever occurs first Vehicle Care Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the followi...

Page 403: ...ator used on fabrics vinyl leather and carpet See your General Motors parts department for these products See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 13 Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield fro...

Page 404: ...ould Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 59 Headlamps The headlamp wiring is protected by four fuses An electrical overload will cause a lamp to go on and off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by ...

Page 405: ...on t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is located under the hood in the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle See Engine Comp...

Page 406: ...L6 Engine 5 98 ...

Page 407: ...p Washer 8 Active Transfer Case 9 Windshield Washer 10 Powertrain Control Module B 11 Fog Lamps 12 Stop Lamp 13 Cigarette Lighter Fuses Usage 14 Ignition Coils 15 Blank 16 TBC Ignition 1 17 Crank 18 Air Bag 19 Trailer Electric Brake 20 Cooling Fan 21 Horn 22 Ignition E 23 Electronic Throttle Control 24 Instrument Panel Cluster Driver Information Center 25 Automatic Shift Lock Control System 26 Bac...

Page 408: ...Trailer Turn 52 Hazard Flashers 53 Electric Adjustable Pedal 54 A I R Solenoid 56 A I R Pump Relays Usage 37 Headlamp Washer 38 Rear Window Washer 39 Fog Lamps 40 Horn 41 Fuel Pump 42 Windshield Washer 43 High Beam Headlamp 44 Air Conditioning 45 Cooling Fan 46 Headlamp Driver Module 47 Starter 49 Electric Adjustable Pedal 55 A I R Solenoid Miscellaneous Usage 48 Instrument Panel Battery 49 Blank ...

Page 409: ...V8 Engine 5 101 ...

Page 410: ...her 8 Active Transfer Case 9 Windshield Washer 10 Powertrain Control Module B 11 Fog Lamps 12 Stop Lamp 13 Cigarette Lighter Fuses Usage 14 Ignition Coils 15 Canister Vent 16 TBC Ignition 1 17 Crank 18 Air Bag 19 Trailer Electric Brake 20 Cooling Fan 21 Horn 22 Ignition E 23 Electronic Throttle Control 24 Instrument Panel Cluster Driver Information Center 25 Automatic Shift Lock Control System 26 ...

Page 411: ...ers 53 Oxygen Sensor Bank B 54 Oxygen Sensor Bank A 55 Injector Bank A 56 Injector Bank B 57 Electric Adjustable Pedal Relays Usage 37 Headlamp Washer 38 Rear Window Washer 39 Fog Lamps 40 Horn 41 Fuel Pump 42 Windshield Washer 43 High Beam Headlamp 44 Air Conditioning 45 Cooling Fan 46 Headlamp Driver Module 47 Starter 49 Electric Adjustable Pedal 58 Ignition 1 Miscellaneous Usage 48 Instrument P...

Page 412: ...Rear Underseat Fuse Block Envoy Envoy 5 104 ...

Page 413: ... 12 Passenger Door Module 13 Rear Climate Controls 14 Left Rear Parking Lamps 15 Blank 16 Vehicle Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Fuses Usage 17 Right Rear Parking Lamps 18 Locks 19 Liftgate Module Driver Seat Module 20 Sunroof 21 Lock 23 Blank 24 Unlock 25 Blank 26 Blank 27 OH Battery OnStar System 29 Rainsense Wipers 30 Parking Lamps 31 Truck Body Controller Accessory 32 Truck Body Controller 5 33...

Page 414: ...lation Air Conditioning 1 40 Truck Body Controller 4 41 Radio 42 Trailer Park 43 Right Turn Signal 44 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning 45 Rear Fog Lamps 46 Auxiliary Power 1 47 Ignition 0 Fuses Usage 48 Four Wheel Drive 49 Blank 50 Truck Body Controller Ignition 51 Brakes 52 Truck Body Controller Run Envoy XL 5 106 ...

Page 415: ...dy Controller 3 05 Rear Fog Lamps 06 Blank 07 Truck Body Controller 2 08 Power Seats 09 Rear Wiper 10 Driver Door Module 11 Amplifier 12 Passenger Door Module 13 Rear Climate Controls 14 Left Rear Parking Lamps 15 Blank 16 Vehicle Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 17 Right Rear Parking Lamps Envoy XL 5 107 ...

Page 416: ...ck Body Controller 5 33 Front Wipers 34 Vehicle Stop 35 Blank Fuses Usage 36 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning B 37 Front Parking Lamps 38 Left Turn Signal 39 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning 1 40 Truck Body Controller 4 41 Radio 42 Trailer Park 43 Right Turn Signal 44 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning 45 Rear Fog Lamps 46 Auxiliary Power 1 47 Ignition 0 48 Four Wheel Drive 49 Blank 50 Truck Body...

Page 417: ...glish Metric English Metric Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y 100 lb ft 140 Y Cooling System Envoy 13 9 quarts 13 1 L 15 3 quarts 14 5 L Envoy XL 15 2 quarts 14 4 L 17 9 quarts 17 0 L Air Conditioning Refrigerant R 134a Envoy 1 9 lbs 0 85 kg 1 9 lbs 0 85 kg Envoy XL 2 8 lbs 1 27 kg 2 8 lbs 1 27 kg Engine Oil with Filter 7 0 quarts 6 6 L 6 0 quarts 5 7 L Transmission Drain and Refill 5 0 quarts 4 7 ...

Page 418: ...nts 2 0 L Front 1 7 pints 0 8 L 1 7 pints 0 8 L Fuel Tank Envoy 22 0 gallons 83 3 L 22 0 gallons 83 3 L Envoy XL 25 3 gallons 95 8 L 25 3 gallons 95 8 L All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual Recheck the fluid level after filling 5 110 ...

Page 419: ...d Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 8 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 At Each Fuel Fill 6 10 At Least Once a Month 6 10 At Least Once a Year 6 11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 13 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 15 Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 16 Maintenance Record 6 16 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Page 420: ...ary to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance is important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the...

Page 421: ... on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits are driven off road in the recommended manner See Off Road Driving with Your Four Wheel Drive Vehicle on page 4 16 use the recommended fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 4 The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 should be performed when indicated See Additional Required Services on page 6 6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6 8 for...

Page 422: ... time the system must be reset Your GM Goodwrench dealer has GM trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally you must service your vehicle within 3 000 miles 5 000 km since your last service Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil on page 5 16 for ...

Page 423: ...Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear See Tires on page 5 55 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional services See Additional Required Services in this section Inspect suspension and steering components See footnote b Inspect engine cooling system See footnote c Inspect wiper blad...

Page 424: ...5 000 41 500 50 000 83 000 75 000 125 000 100 000 166 000 125 000 207 500 150 000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 21 An Emission Control Service Change automatic transmission fluid and filter se...

Page 425: ...and filter normal service Automatic transfer case only Change transfer case fluid See footnote g Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service V8 engine only Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Engine cooling system service or every 5 years whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote i Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service 6 7 ...

Page 426: ... air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year d Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield e Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system p...

Page 427: ...r neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap j A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked Add fluid if needed Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle ...

Page 428: ...he engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 24 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures Do no...

Page 429: ...ition contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 2...

Page 430: ...regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To chec...

Page 431: ...preme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Usage Fluid Lubricant Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Automatic Transmission DEXRON...

Page 432: ...Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood and Door Hinges Body Door Hinge Pins Liftgate Hinge and Linkage Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinge Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points and ...

Page 433: ...Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Oil Filter L6 89017342 PF61 V8 25010633 PF44 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 15036141 A2014C Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24200796 Spark Plugs L6 25337472 41 981 V8 12571164 41 985 Fuel Filter 88983068 GF831 Windshield Wiper Blade Performance Blade 22 8 2221 Backglass Wiper Blade Performance Blade 16 8 2161 6 15 ...

Page 434: ...ho performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 in this section Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 9 can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts L6 Engine V8 Engine 6 16 ...

Page 435: ...Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17 ...

Page 436: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18 ...

Page 437: ...Disabilities 7 6 Roadside Assistance Program 7 7 Courtesy Transportation 7 8 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 12 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 12 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 12 Section 7 Customer Assist...

Page 438: ... member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the GMC Consumer Relations Manager by calling 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 Customer Assistance prompt In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free numbe...

Page 439: ...Limited Warranty Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filling out a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB Auto Line Prog...

Page 440: ...ers United States only Refer to the web for updated information To register your vehicle visit www MyGMLink com United States or My GM Canada within www gmcanada com Canada Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use the Text Telephones TTYs GMC has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center Any TTY...

Page 441: ... Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 268 6800 All Overseas Locations Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit Mexico Central America and Caribbean Islands Countries Except Puerto Rico and U S Virg...

Page 442: ...ou with free resource information such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers The offer is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility see your GM dealer or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 GM of Canada also...

Page 443: ... entry into your vehicle Delivery of the replacement key will be covered within 10 miles Emergency Tow Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle disabling accident Assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand mud or snow Flat Tire Change Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the t...

Page 444: ...e Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States Please refer to the Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book Courtesy Transportation GMC has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles To enha...

Page 445: ...portation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs reimbursement five days maximum may be available for the use of public transportation such as taxi or bus In addition should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses five day maximum may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported...

Page 446: ...e Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle like other modern motor vehicles has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle s performance Your vehicle uses on board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy to monitor conditions for air bag deployment and if so equipped to provide anti lock ...

Page 447: ...e access to the vehicle or SDM If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar please check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately in...

Page 448: ... Pontiac GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33172 Detroit MI 48232 5172 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on eng...

Page 449: ...o Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Ti...

Page 450: ... NOTES 7 14 ...

Page 451: ...0 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 122 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 122 Anti lock Brake System 4 7 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 42 Appearance Care 5 88 Care of Safety Belts 5 91 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 94 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 5 88 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 91 Finish Damage 5 93 Sheet Metal Damage 5 93 Underbody Maintenance 5 94 Vehicle Care Appearance Mat...

Page 452: ...System Warning Light 3 40 Brake Adjustment 5 41 Brake Fluid 5 39 Brake Pedal Throttle 2 22 Brake Pedal Travel 5 41 Brake Wear 5 41 Brakes 5 39 Braking 4 6 Braking in Emergencies 4 9 Break In New Vehicle 2 19 Bulb Replacement 5 51 Front Turn Signal and Sidemarker Lamps 5 51 Halogen Bulbs 5 51 Headlamps 5 51 Replacement Bulbs 5 53 Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps 5 52 Buying New Tires 5 67 C Californ...

Page 453: ...d Restraint in the Center Seat Position 1 45 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 46 Child Restraints cont Top Strap 1 37 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 39 Where to Put the Restraint 1 36 Chime Level Adjustment 3 122 Cigarette Lighter 3 21 Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle 5 88 Outside of Your Vehicle 5 91 Underbody Maintenance 5 94 Weatherstrips 5 91 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels 5...

Page 454: ... to General Motors 7 12 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 12 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 11 Roadside Assistance Program 7 7 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 12 D Daytime Running Lamps DRL 3 17 Defensive Driving 4 2 Defogging and Defrosting 3 23 3 29 Delayed Locking 2 10 Dinghy Towing 4 46 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 3 Dolly Towing 4 4...

Page 455: ...tem Add On Equipment 5 96 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 97 Headlamps 5 96 Electrical System cont Power Windows and Other Power Options 5 96 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5 96 Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System 4 54 Emergency Release for Opening Liftgate 2 14 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs 3 45 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 21 Battery 5 42 Change Engine Oil Light 3 47 Check and Se...

Page 456: ... 5 37 Windshield Washer 5 38 FM Stereo 3 120 Fog Lamps 3 18 Following Distance 4 62 Four Wheel Drive 2 26 5 49 Front Axle 5 50 Front Storage Area 2 47 Fuel 5 4 Additives 5 6 California Fuel 5 5 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 5 9 Filling Your Tank 5 7 Fuels in Foreign Countries 5 6 Gage 3 50 Gasoline Octane 5 4 Gasoline Specifications 5 5 Low Warning Light 3 50 Fuel Information 3 52 FUEL LEVEL L...

Page 457: ...59 HomeLink Transmitter 2 42 HomeLink Transmitter Programming 2 43 Hood Checking Things Under 5 10 Release 5 10 Horn 3 7 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank 5 32 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 5 34 How to Add Fluid 5 24 How to Check Lubricant 5 48 How to Check Power Steering Fluid 5 37 How to Use This Manual ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 14 Hydroplaning 4 32 I ICE POSSIBLE...

Page 458: ...2 32 LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR 3 63 Liftgate Release 2 14 Liftgate Liftglass 2 14 Liftglass Liftgate 2 14 Light Air Bag Readiness 3 38 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 3 42 Brake System Warning 3 40 Change Engine Oil 3 47 Charging System 3 39 Check Gages Warning 3 49 Cruise Control 3 48 Gate Ajar 3 49 Low Fuel Warning 3 50 Malfunction Indicator 3 43 Reduced Engine Power 3 48 Safety Belt Reminder 3 38 Secu...

Page 459: ...ded Fluids and Lubricants 6 13 Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Maintenance Schedule cont Using Your 6 3 Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4 65 Making Turns 4 62 Malfunction Indicator Light 3 43 Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle 2 6 Memory Seat 2 53 Message DIC Warnings and Messages 3 60 Mexico Central America and Caribbean Islands Countries Except Puerto Rico and ...

Page 460: ...er Mirrors 2 38 Overhead Console 2 46 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 Owners Canadian ii Owner s Information 7 13 P Parental Control 3 106 Park P Shifting Into 2 31 Shifting Out of 2 33 Parking Brake 2 29 Over Things That Burn 2 33 Parking on Hills 4 64 PASSENGER DOOR AJAR 3 62 Passing 4 13 4 62 Passlock 2 19 Personalization 3 54 Personalization Climate Controls 3 34 Plan Ahead When Possible 7 8 Pla...

Page 461: ...3 120 Rainsense Wipers 3 10 RDS Messages 3 70 3 82 3 97 Reading Lamps 3 20 REAR ACCESS OPEN 3 62 Rear Axle 5 48 Locking 4 11 Rear Climate Control System 3 31 Rear Compartment Storage Panel Cover 2 49 Rear Door Security Locks 2 13 Rear Floor Storage Lid 2 51 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 24 Rear Seat Audio RSA 3 117 Rear Seat Entertainment System 3 106 Rear Seat Operation 1 5 Rear Seat Passenge...

Page 462: ...DOOR AJAR 3 63 Roadside Assistance Program 7 7 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out 4 45 Routing Engine Drive Belt 6 16 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 34 S Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 38 Safety Belts Care of 5 91 Driver Position 1 14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 14 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 13 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 24 Rea...

Page 463: ... 67 3 79 3 94 Setting the Time 3 64 Setting the Tone Bass Treble 3 68 3 79 3 94 Sheet Metal Damage 5 93 Shifting Into Park P 2 31 Shifting Out of Park P 2 33 Skidding 4 15 Snow Plow 4 55 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 4 33 Spare Tire 5 87 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems 5 89 Specifications Capacities 5 109 Speedometer 3 37 Stalling on an Incline 4 27 Starting Your Engine 2 21 Steering 4 11 Steerin...

Page 464: ...nt 5 69 When It Is Time for New Tires 5 66 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 2 23 Top Strap 1 37 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 39 Torque Lock 2 32 Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires 4 59 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 45 Towing a Trailer 4 55 Your Vehicle 4 45 Traction Assist System TAS 4 9 Trailer Brakes 4 60 Trailer Wiring Harness 4 66 Transfer Case 5 49 Transmission Fluid Automatic 5 22 Transmiss...

Page 465: ...reen 3 109 Visor Vanity Mirror 2 17 Visors 2 17 Voltmeter Gage 3 40 W Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 35 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages 3 60 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Safety and Symbols iii Vehicle Damage iv Washing Your Vehicle 5 91 Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches 4 59 Weight of the Trailer 4 56 Weight of the Trailer Tongue 4 58 What K...

Page 466: ...k 1 10 Window Lockout 2 16 Windows 2 15 Power 2 16 Windshield Washer 3 11 Fluid 5 38 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 53 Fuses 5 96 Windshield Wipers 3 10 Winter Driving 4 40 X XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 122 XM Satellite Radio Service 3 66 3 77 3 92 3 120 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 16 ...