Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open your glove box, lift up the latch and pull the
door open.
Cupholder(s)
Your vehicle is equipped with cupholders for the front
and rear passengers.
The cupholders are located in the center console for the
front passengers and on the rear of the center console
for the rear passengers.
To use the front cupholders, press down on the access
door and release. The door will then open. Push the
door back down
to close it.
To use the rear cupholders, pull down on the door
located on the back
of the console.
Center Console Storage Area
Your vehicle has a console compartment between the
bucket seats.
To open it, press the button on the side of the console
and swing the console lid open.
The console may be equipped with an accessory power
outlet inside. See
Accessory Power Outlets on
page 3- 17.
The rear of the console also has a cupholder that
swings down for the rear seat passengers
to use.
Luggage Carrier
You can load things on top of your vehicle with this
feature.
The luggage carrier has slats and siderails attached to
the roof and crossrails which can be moved back
and forth
to help secure cargo. Tie the load to the
siderails or siderail supports.
Notice: Loading cargo that weighs more than 200
Ibs. (91 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your
vehicle. When you carry large things, never let
them hang over the rear or the sides
of your vehicle.
Load your cargo
so that it rests on the slats and
does not scratch or damage the vehicle. Put
the cargo against the side rails and fasten it
securely to the luggage carrier. Put the main weight
as far forward as
you can.
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Outlet Adjustment
Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side
of your instrument panel to direct the airflow.
Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to adjust the
direction and amount of airflow inside the vehicle.
Move the louvers up or down. Use the thumbwheel next
to or underneath the outlet
to close the louvers. For
the most efficient airflow and temperature control, keep
the outlet in the fully opened position.
Operation Tips
e
e
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.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear
of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout
your vehicle.
Adding outside equipment
to the front of your
vehicle, such as hood-air deflectors, etc., may affect
the performance of the heating and air conditioning
system. Check with your dealer before adding
equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
Rear Climate Control System
With this system the front or rear passengers can
control the air temperature, air flow and fan speed for
the rear seat passengers. The climate control has
an overhead control near the driver and a control on the
back of the center console.
Driver Overhead Control
I/
I
Front Controls
To control the rear climate control from the front seat
position, use the driver overhead control. The rear
console control must be on.
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weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can If
you put things inside your vehicle - like suitcases,
help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load
tools, packages, or anything else
- they go as fast as
equally on both sides of the centerline.
the vehicle goes.
If you have to stop or turn quickly,
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the GAWR
for either the front or rear axle. or
if there
is a crash, they’ll keep going.
And,
if you do have a heavy load, you should
spread it out.
Do no. .Jad ,3ur vehic., any heavier than the
GVWR, or either the maximum 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.
Your warranty does not cover parts or components that
fail because
of overloading.
The label will help you decide how much cargo and
installed equipment your truck can carry.
Using heavier suspension components to get added
durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your
dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people
in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
Put things in the cargo area of your
vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly.
0 Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle
so that some of them
are above the tops of the seats.
* Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure
it whenever you can.
Don’t leave a seat folded down unless you
need to.
There’s also important loading information for off-road
driving
in this manual. See “Loading Your Vehicle
for Off-Road Driving” under Operating Your
All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
Off Paved Roads on page 4-16.
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incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose
and even come
off. This could lead to an
accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel
nuts.
If you have 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 tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification. See “Capacities and
Specifications” in the index for the wheel nut
torque specification. When
you reinstall the regular wheel and tire, you must
also reinstall the center cap. Place the cap on the
wheel and tap it into place until
it seats flush with the
wheel. The cap only goes
on one way. Be sure to line up
the tab
on the center cap with the indentation on the
wheel.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack
and Tools
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store
all these in the proper place.
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 of time could damage the wheel.
To avoid
this, always stow the wheel properly with the valve stem pointing up and have the wheel repaired as
soon as possible.
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*I - Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #2.
*2 - Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #l.
*3 - Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors.
*4 - Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors.
*5 - PCM Ignition
I Fuses I Usage I
I STUD #1 I
Battery-and Diesels
Only)/Dual Battery (TP2) Do
not -install fuse.
Mid Bussed Electrical Center
MBEC Power
Feed, Front Seats,
LBEC Door Modules, Door Locks,
Auxiliary Power Outlet-Rear
Cargo Area and Instrument
Panel
STUD 2 Accessory
Powerflrailer
Wirinq Brake Feed LBEC
1
~~
I RR PARK I
Right
Rear Parking and
Sidemarker LamDs
I
5-93
Automatic Headlamp System ............................ 3-1 4
Automatic Level Control
................................... 4-46
Automatic Transmission Fluid
.......................................................... 5-20
Operation
................................................... 2-22
Automatic Transmission Check
.......................... 6-1 1
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
System Check
............................................. 6-12
AutorideTM
................................................. 4-46
B
Backing Up .................................................... 4-54
Battery
.......................................................... 5-39
Battery Replacement
......................................... 2-6
Battery Run-Down Protection
............................ 3-1 7
Before You Drive
............................................ 3-72
Bench Seat
.................................................... 1-17
Bench Seat Split (50/50)
.................................. 1-1 1
Bench Seat, Split (60/40)
................................... 1-9
Body Lubrication Service
.................................. 6-12
Brake
Parking
...................................................... 2-25
System Inspection
....................................... 6-1 4
BATTERY NOT
CHARGING
............................. 3-54
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
......................... 4-34
System Warning Light
.................................. 3-34
Brake
Brake
Brake
2 Adjustment
............................................ 5-39
Fluid
.................................................... 5-36
Pedal. Throttle
....................................... 2-20 Brake Pedal Travel
......................................... 5-39
Brake Wear
................................................... 5-38
Brakes
.......................................................... 5-36
Braking
........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
..................................... 4-8
Break-in, New Vehicle
..................................... 2-18
Bucket Seats, Rear
......................................... 1-22
Bulb Replacement
........................................... 5-49
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
........ 5-52
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Halogen Bulbs
............................................ 5-49
Headlamps
................................................. 5-49
Replacement Bulbs
...................... ........ 5-53
Taillamps
........................................ .... 5-52
Buying New Tires
....................................... 5-58
Running Lamps
........................................ 5-50
C
California Fuel ................................. .......... 5-6
Canada
........................................................... 7-4
Canadian Owners
................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance ........................... 7-7
Capacities and Specifications ............................ 5-96
Carbon Monoxide
................... 4-37, 4-47, 2.13, 2-29
Care
of
Safety Belts ............................. .... 5-80
Care
of Your
Cassette Tape Player
............................... 3-87
CD and DVD Player .................................... 3-89
Driving (cont.)
Freeway
....................... ............ 4-33
Hill and Mountain Roads
..., ................... 4-35
In Rain and on Wet Roads
....................... 4-29
winter ........................................................ 4-37
Driving On Grades .......................................... 4-54
Driving on Snow or Ice
.................................... 4-38
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
............... 4-31
Driving Through Flowing Water
......................... 4-31
DVD Driving with a Trailer
....................................... 4-53
Care
of Your ............................................... 3-88
Care
of Your DVD Player ............................. 3-89
Cleaning the Video Screen
........................... 3-89
Distortion .................................................... 3-86
Rear Seat Entertainment System
................... 3-72
DVD Player
.................................................... 3-72 Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter
......................................... 5-17
Battery
....................................................... 5-39
Check and Service Engine Soon Light
............ 3-38
Coolant ...................................................... 5-22
Coolant Heater
............................................ 2-21
Coolant Temperature Gage
........................... 3-36
Cooling System Inspection
............................ 6-14
Engine Compartment Overview
...................... 5-12
Exhaust
..................................................... 2-29
Fan Noise
.................................................. 5-33
Oil
............................................................. 5-13
Overheating
................................................ 5-25
Starting
...................................................... 2-19
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction
Indicator Check
........................................... 6-11
ENGINE COOLANT HOT
................................. 3-53
Engine Coolant Level Check
............................. 6-10
Engine Oil Additives ........................................ 5-16
Engine Oil Level Check
................................... 6-10
Entering or Exiting the Third Row Seats
.............. 1-7
Engine
Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled
Maintenance
................................................. 6-5
ENGINE OVERHEATED
.................................. 3-53
Entertainment System Cleaning the Video Screen
........................... 3-89
DVD Distortion
............................................ 3-86
Entry Lighting
................................................. 3-16
Erasing HomeLink@ Buttons
.............................. 2-41
E
Easy Exit Seat ............................................... 2-48
Electrical System
............................................ 5-87
Add-on Equipment
...................................... 5-87
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................... 5-87
Power Windows and Other Power Options
...... 5-87
Windshield Wiper Fuses
............................... 5-87
Electrochromic Mirror Operation
................ 2-32
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs
....................................... .... 3-40
5
Gasoline Octane
........................................................ 5-5
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming ........ 2-40
Glass surfaces 3-o~
Glove Box ..................................................... 2-42
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities
................................... 7-5
Specifications ............................................... 5-5
rn r nn ...............................................
H
Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-5
Head Restraints
........................................... 1-6
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
.................... 3-8
Headlamps
.................................................... 5-49
Bulb Replacement
....................................... 5-49
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps
........................................ 5-50
Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-49
Headphones
................................................... 3-77
Heated Seats
................................................... 1-4
Heating
......................................................... 3-23
Highway Hypnosis
........................................... 4-35
Hill and Mountain Roads
.................................. 4-35
Hitches
.......................................................... 4-52
HomeLink Transmitter, Programming
.................. 2-38
HomeLinkO Transmitter
............................ 2-38
Hood Checking Things Under
................................ 5-10
Release
..................................................... 5-1 0
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How
to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank ...... 5-29
How
to Add Fluid ............................................ 5-22
How
to Check ........................................ 5-20, 5-56
How to Check Lhrizzri-it ................................... 5-48
How
to Check Power Steering Fluid .................. 5-34
How
to Use This Manual ...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-30
Hydroplaning
.................................................. 4-31
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine .......... 5-27
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-26
If the Light is Flashing
..................................... 3-39
If the Light Is On Steady ................................. 3-39
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
....... 4-41
If You Do Decide To Pull
A Trailer ..................... 4-48
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard
........................... 4-39
Ignition Positions
............................................. 2-18
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
...................... 6-13
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
......................... 2-15
Infants and Young Children, Restraints
............... 1-50
Inflation -- Tire Pressure ..................... ..... 5-55
Inspection
Brake System
............................................. 6-14
Engine Cooling System
................................ 6-14
Exhaust System
.......................................... 6-14
Fuel System
............................................... 6-14
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance ....................... 6-14
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