
Driving in Water..............................................4-29
Driving On Grades..........................................4-69
Driving on Off-Road Hills.................................4-19
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-41
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-34
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-34
Driving Uphill..................................................4-21
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-67
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-98
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-99
Headlamps.................................................5-98
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-98
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-98
Electronic Transfer Case..................................2-29
Emergency Release for Opening Tailgate...........2-15
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-32
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-17
Battery.......................................................5-42
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-30
Coolant......................................................5-24
Coolant Heater............................................2-22
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-29
Cooling System Inspection............................6-31Engine (cont.)
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-36
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-40
Fan Noise..................................................5-36
Oil .............................................................5-13
Overheating................................................5-27
Starting......................................................2-20
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.....................5-101
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................6-26
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-16
Engine Oil Level Check...................................6-26
Engine Speci cations...................................5-103
Engine Speed Control.....................................2-21
Entry Lighting.................................................3-15
Environmental Concerns..................................4-17
Erasing HomeLink
®Buttons..............................2-48
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Exit Lighting...................................................3-16
Express Down Window....................................2-12
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-30
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-12
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-17
Finding a Program Type (PTY)
Station.......................................3-44, 3-53, 3-64
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Finding a Station....................3-39, 3-42, 3-50, 3-61
Finish Care....................................................5-93
Finish Damage...............................................5-95
Five-Speed....................................................2-26
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-74
Flash-to-Pass Feature....................................... 3-7
Flat Tire........................................................5-75
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-76
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-19
Manual Transmission....................................5-22
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-38
FM ...............................................................3-72
Fog Lamps....................................................3-15
Following Distance..........................................4-67
Footnotes................................................6-7, 6-18
Four Door Models...........................1-26, 1-28, 1-51
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-28, 5-48
Front Axle......................................................5-49
Front Map Lamps...........................................3-16
Front Reading Lamps......................................3-16
Front Storage Area.........................................2-56
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.............................. 5-6Fuel (cont.)
Gage.........................................................3-36
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-4
Gasoline Speci cations.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light.......................................3-36
System Inspection.......................................6-31
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-99
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-98
G
Gage
Check Gages Warning Light..........................3-35
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-29
Fuel..........................................................3-36
Oil Pressure...............................................3-33
Speedometer..............................................3-24
Tachometer.................................................3-24
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-26
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-44
Garment Hooks..............................................2-57
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-4
Speci cations............................................... 5-5
Gate Ajar Light...............................................3-35
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming........2-48
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving................4-17
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Glove Box.....................................................2-49
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-4
Head Restraints............................................... 1-6
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-7
Headlamps....................................................5-50
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-50
Electrical System.........................................5-98
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-50
One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps...............5-52
Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps...............5-53
Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
Heating.........................................................3-18
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-38
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-38
Hitches..........................................................4-65
HomeLink
®Transmitter....................................2-44
HomeLink®Transmitter, Programming................2-46
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-5
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-31
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-33How to Add Fluid....................................5-22, 5-23
How to Check................................5-20, 5-22, 5-68
How to Check and Add Fluid............................5-24
How to Check Lubricant..........................5-47, 5-49
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-37
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-18
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-13
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-23
Hydraulic Clutch System Check........................6-27
Hydroplaning..................................................4-34
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-28
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-27
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-31
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-32
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-42
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-44
If You Decide To Pull A Trailer..........................4-61
Ignition Positions.............................................2-19
Ignition Transmission Lock Check......................6-29
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-34
In ation - Tire Pressure...................................5-67
Inspection
Brake System.............................................6-32
Engine Cooling System................................6-31
Exhaust System..........................................6-31
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Inspection (cont.)
Fuel System...............................................6-31
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-31
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive
Axle Boot and Seal..................................6-31
Throttle System...........................................6-32
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(Four-Wheel Drive)...................................6-32
Installing a Garage Door Opener.......................2-50
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-22
Overview..................................................... 3-2
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-99
Instrumental Panel Brightness...........................3-15
Interior Lamps................................................3-15
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-43
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-28
Key Release Button........................................2-20
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-12
Interior.......................................................3-15
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-13
Lap Belt................................................1-21, 1-27
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-14
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-46
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-10
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running......2-38
Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-25
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-29
Brake System Warning.................................3-28
Charging System.........................................3-26
Check Gages Warning.................................3-35
Gate Ajar...................................................3-35
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-36
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-30
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-24
Security.....................................................3-34
Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light.........3-34
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-35
Up-Shift.....................................................3-27
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-54
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-16
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Locking Rear Axle...........................................4-10
Lockout Protection..........................................2-10
Locks
Door........................................................... 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-10
Lockout Protection.......................................2-10
Power Door.................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
Long Trip/Highway De nition.............................. 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals............................... 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance........6-18
Loss of Control...............................................4-14
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-36
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-57
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-3
M
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-26
At Least Once a Month................................6-26
At Least Once a Year..................................6-28
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-27
Brake System Inspection..............................6-32
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-31
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-31
Fuel System Inspection................................6-31Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance.....6-18
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-35
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-26
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections......6-31
Part D - Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants.........................................6-33
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-37
Selecting the Right Schedule.......................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance............. 6-6
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-31
Throttle System Inspection............................6-32
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection....................6-32
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-71
Making Turns.................................................4-68
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-30
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transmission.......................................2-21
Fluid..........................................................5-22
Operation...................................................2-26
Manual Transmission Check.............................6-27
Memory Seat.................................................2-64
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Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-42
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-42
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-46
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Remote Rear Glass Release............................2-15
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-80
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-77
Removing the Wheel Cover..............................5-79
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-54
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-42
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
®Button.......2-49
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-49
Restraint System Check...................................6-27
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-59
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-59
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-59
Replacing Parts...........................................1-59
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-20
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-21
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6Roadside (cont.)
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-44
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-36
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-41
S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-24
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-92
Center Front Passenger Position....................1-21
Center Rear Passenger Position....................1-26
Driver Position............................................1-13
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-13
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-12
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults.........................1-28
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-23
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-21
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-30
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-20
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-8
Safety Chains.................................................4-66
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scanning the Terrain.......................................4-18
Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-6
Heated Seats............................................... 1-4
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Seats (cont.)
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Memory.....................................................2-64
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-3
Power Seats................................................. 1-3
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-6
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-46
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-46
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-48
Security Light.................................................3-34
Security While You Travel.................................. 7-6
Selecting the Right Schedule, Maintenance.......... 6-5
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-30
Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light.....................3-34
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Service Bulletins.............................................7-12
Service Engine Soon Light in the United States
or Check Engine Light in Canada..................3-30
Service Manuals.............................................7-11
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle............1-58
Setting Preset PTYs........................3-45, 3-54, 3-65
Setting Preset Stations............3-39, 3-42, 3-51, 3-62
Setting the Time
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS).........3-38Setting the Time (cont.)
Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS).....3-37
Setting the Tone
(Bass/Treble)......................3-40, 3-43, 3-51, 3-62
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-95
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-36
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-39
Short Trip/City De nition.................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Intervals..................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance................ 6-6
Skidding........................................................4-14
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-34
Spare Tire.....................................................5-89
Spare Tire Check............................................6-27
Speci cations, Capacities...............................5-103
Speedometer..................................................3-24
Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-27
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-28
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-20
Starting Your V6 Engine..................................2-21
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-11
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..............................6-31
Steering Tips..................................................4-10
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-5
Storage
Garment Hooks...........................................2-57
Storage Areas
Convenience Net.........................................2-59
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Storage Areas (cont.)
Front Storage Area......................................2-56
Glove Box..................................................2-49
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-57
Overhead Console.......................................2-49
Rear Convenience System............................2-60
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-59
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...............5-85
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-44
Sun Visors.....................................................2-16
Sunglasses Storage Compartment.....................2-53
Sunroof.........................................................2-62
Swing-Out Windows........................................2-13
T
Tachometer....................................................3-24
Tailgate Release.............................................2-14
Tailgate-Mounted Spare...................................2-16
Taillamps.......................................................5-54
Temperature and Compass Display....................2-52
Testing the Alarm............................................2-17
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-72
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-16
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-16
Passlock
®...................................................2-18
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-32
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-5
Time Delay....................................................2-43Tire In ation Check.........................................6-26
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-58
Tire Size.......................................................5-63
Tire Terminology and De nitions........................5-64
Tires.............................................................5-57
Buying New Tires........................................5-70
Chains.......................................................5-74
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-76
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-88
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-75
In ation - Tire Pressure................................5-67
Inspection and Rotation................................5-68
Spare Tire..................................................5-89
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-71
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-72
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-73
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-70
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-22
Top Strap......................................................1-41
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-43
Torque Lock...................................................2-38
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires..................4-65
Tow/Haul Mode...............................................2-26
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-35
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-46
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-60
Your Vehicle...............................................4-46
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-66
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