
XM™Satellite Radio Antenna
System (United States Only)
Your 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 your XM™system may be affected
if your sunroof is open.
Loading items onto the roof of your vehicle can interfere
with the performance of your XM™system. Make
sure that the XM™satellite antenna is not obstructed.
Chime Level Adjustment
The radio is the vehicle chime producer. To change the
volume level, press and hold pushbutton 6 with the
ignition on and the radio power off. The chime volume
level will change from the normal level to loud, and LOUD
will be displayed on the radio. To change back to the
default or normal setting, press and hold pushbutton 6
again. The chime level will change from the loud level to
normal, and NORMAL will be displayed. Each time the
chime volume is changed, three chimes will sound as an
example of the new volume selected. Removing the radio
and not replacing it with a factory radio or chime module
will disable vehicle chimes.
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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, it could cause a ground
connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to
start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set
the parking brakefirmly on both vehicles involved in
the jump start procedure. Put the automatic
transmission in PARK (P) before setting the parking
brake. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be
sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in
NEUTRAL.
Notice:If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or in the accessory power outlets. Turn off
the radio and all the lamps that aren’t needed. This
will avoid sparks and help save both batteries.
And it could save your radio!
4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and
negative (−) terminal locations of the other vehicle.
Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump
starting terminal and a remote negative (−) jump
starting terminal. You should always use these
remote terminals instead of the terminals on the
battery.
The remote positive (+) terminal is located behind a
red plastic cover near the engine accessory drive
bracket. To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal,
open the red plastic cover.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the
chance offires caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical
size and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’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.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The fuse block access
door is on the driver’s side
edge of the instrument
panel. Pull off the cover to
access the fuse block.
To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between your
thumb and indexfinger and pull straight out.
You may have spare fuses located behind the fuse
block access door. These can be used to replace a bad
fuse. However, make sure it is of the correct amperage.
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Fuses Usage
RADIO Audio System
SEO B1Mid Bussed Electrical Center,
HomeLink, Rear Heated
Seats
LO HDLP-LT Headlamp Low Beam-Left
BTSIBrake Transmission Shift
Interlock System
CRANK Starting System
LO HDLP-RT Headlamp Low Beam-Right
FOG LP Fog Lamp Relay
FOG LP Fog Lamps
HORN Horn Fuse
HORN Horn RelayFuses Usage
W/S WASHWindshield and Rear Window
Washer Pump Relay
W/S WASHWindshield and Rear Window
Washer Pump
INFOOnStar/Rear Seat
Entertainment
RADIO AMP Radio Amplifier
RH HID Not Used
EAP Electric Adjustable Pedals
TREC All-Wheel Drive Module
SBA Supplemental Brake Assist
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A
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-20
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-39
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-5
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-97
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-21
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)..................3-74, 3-78, 3-88, 3-101
After Off-Road Driving.....................................4-37
Air Bag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-40
Readiness Light..........................................3-40
Air Bag Systems.....................................1-70, 1-77
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-86
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-78
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-81
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-85
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?....................1-78
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?......1-79
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?...................1-76
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-74
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-21
Air Conditioning
..............................................3-29
All Overseas Locations
...................................... 7-4
All-Wheel Drive
...............................................5-49
All-Wheel Drive with Stabilitrak
®........................2-31
AM
.............................................................3-123AM-FM Radio.................................................3-72
Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-125
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . 3-126
Anti-lock Brake System..................................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-44
Appearance Care............................................5-88
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-91
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-94
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-89
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-92
Finish Damage............................................5-94
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials..........5-95
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-94
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-94
Weatherstrips..............................................5-91
Approaching a Hill..........................................4-29
Ashtrays........................................................3-21
Audio Output................................................3-118
Audio System(s).............................................3-71
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-72
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-122
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-124
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
................3-125
Care of Your CDs and DVDs
.......................3-125
Chime Level Adjustment
.............................3-126
Fixed Mast Antenna
...................................3-125
Radio with Cassette and CD
.........................3-85
Radio with CD
............................................3-75
Radio with Six-Disc CD
................................3-98
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
...............................3-120
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-72
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-71
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-122
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-123
XM™Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-126
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Level Control...................................4-60
Automatic Transfer Case..................................2-26
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-23
Operation...................................................2-22
Automatic Transmission Check..........................6-12
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-13
Autoride™.....................................................4-60
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch.................3-17
B
Backing Up....................................................4-69
Battery..........................................................5-43
BATTERY NOT CHARGING.............................3-65
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-20
Battery Warning Light......................................3-42
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-44
Before You Drive...........................................3-111Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-25
Bench Seat....................................................1-15
Bench Seat Split (50/50)..................................1-11
Bench Seat, Split (60/40)................................... 1-9
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-12
Brake
Parking......................................................2-34
System Inspection.......................................6-16
System Warning Light..................................3-43
Brake Adjustment............................................5-43
Brake Fluid
....................................................5-40
Brake Pedal, Throttle
.......................................2-21
Brake Pedal Travel
.........................................5-43
Brake Wear
...................................................5-42
Brakes
..........................................................5-40
Braking
........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle
.....................................2-18
Bucket Seats, Rear
.........................................1-20
Bulb Replacement
...........................................5-52
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps
........................................5-54
Halogen Bulbs
............................................5-53
Headlamps
.................................................5-53
Replacement Bulbs
......................................5-59
Roof Marker Lamps
.....................................5-55
Side Identification Marker Lamps
...................5-55
Taillamps
....................................................5-57
Buying New Tires
...........................................5-64
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Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-11
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections..........6-15
PartD-Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-17
PartE-Maintenance Record...........................6-19
Passenger Air Bag Indicator.....................2-43, 2-45
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator...................3-40
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR..............................3-69
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-81
Passing.................................................4-20, 4-69
Passlock
®......................................................2-18
Personalization Button.....................................3-57
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-93
Playing a Compact Disc.................3-83, 3-95, 3-106
Playing a Specific Loaded
Compact Disc............................................3-107
Playing the Radio...................3-72, 3-76, 3-86, 3-99
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-20
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.........................................5-97
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-5
Seat ............................................................ 1-4
Steering Fluid.............................................5-38
Windows
....................................................2-15
Power Steering
...............................................4-14
Power Winches
..............................................4-74
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
.................. 2-9
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter
.............2-51
Q
QUADRASTEER™..........................................4-16
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-27
R
Radio Data System (RDS)...............3-75, 3-85, 3-98
Radio Messages.............................3-74, 3-80, 3-90
Radios..........................................................3-71
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-72
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-124
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-125
Care of Your CDs and DVDs .......................3-125
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-85
Radio with CD............................................3-75
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-98
Rear Seat Audio........................................3-120
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-72
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-71
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-122
Understanding Reception............................3-123
RDS Messages.............................3-79, 3-89, 3-103
REAR ACCESS OPEN ....................................3-67
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System.........3-33
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and
Electronic Climate Controls...........................3-35
Rear Air Conditioning System...........................3-32
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SERVICE STABILITY......................................3-70
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only).....3-79, 3-89, 3-102
Setting Preset Stations..........3-73, 3-77, 3-87, 3-100
Setting the Time
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS).........3-72
Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS).....3-71
Setting the Tone
(Bass/Treble)....................3-73, 3-78, 3-87, 3-100
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-94
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-35
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-37
Side Impact Air Bags.......................................1-77
Skidding........................................................4-21
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-41
Spare Tire.....................................................5-88
Spare Tire Check............................................6-12
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-90
Specifications, Capacities...............................5-106
Speedometer..................................................3-39
Split Bench Seat (50/50)..................................1-11
Split Bench Seat (60/40).................................... 1-9
Stabilitrak
®, All-Wheel Drive..............................2-31
Stabilitrak®System.........................................4-12
STABILITY SYS ACTIVE..................................3-70
STABILITY SYS DISABLED..............................3-70
Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-34
Starter Switch Check
.......................................6-13
Starting Your Engine
.......................................2-20
Steering
........................................................4-14Steering and Suspension Inspection..................6-15
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-15
Steering Tips..................................................4-14
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-122
Step-Bumper Pad...........................................4-74
Stereo RCA Jacks.........................................3-117
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-54
Convenience Net.........................................2-56
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-54
Front Storage Area......................................2-54
Glove Box..................................................2-54
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-55
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-56
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack and Tools.......5-80
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-52
Sun Visors.....................................................2-15
Sunroof.........................................................2-57
Supplemental Brake Assist System...................... 4-9
T
Tachometer....................................................3-39
Taillamps.......................................................5-57
Temperature and Compass Display....................2-40
Temperature Display........................................2-43
Testing the Alarm............................................2-17
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-122
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-16
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