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Keys...............................................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-4
Doors and Locks.............................................2-6
Door Locks....................................................2-6
Power Door Locks..........................................2-7
Windows.........................................................2-8
Manual Windows............................................2-8
Power Windows.............................................2-9
Sliding Rear Window.....................................2-10
Sun Visors...................................................2-10
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-10
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-11
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-11
Ignition Positions..........................................2-12
Starting Your Gasoline Engine........................2-12
Starting Your Diesel Engine...........................2-14
Starting Your DURAMAX™ Diesel Engine........2-19Engine Checks Before Operating....................2-22
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-23
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake.........................2-25
Two-Speed Rear Axle Electric Shift Control......2-26
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-28
Manual Transmission Operation......................2-30
Parking.......................................................2-33
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-37
Engine Exhaust............................................2-37
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked. . . .2-38
Mirrors...........................................................2-39
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-39
Outside Manual Mirrors..................................2-39
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-40
Outside Convex Mirrors.................................2-40
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-41
Storage Areas................................................2-41
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-42
Section 2 Features and Controls
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3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or accessory power outlets. Turn off the
radio and all lamps that aren’t needed. This
will avoid sparks and help save both batteries, and
it could save your radio!
4. Open the hood of the other vehicle and locate the
battery. Find the positive (+) and negative (−)
terminals on that battery.
Open the hood of your
vehicle and find the remote
positive (+) terminal,
located under a red plastic
cover on the passenger’s
side of the vehicle.
Squeeze the tab and open the case to access the
remote positive (+) terminal.
You will not see the battery (or batteries) of your
vehicle under the hood. They are located in
the battery box on the passenger’s side of the
vehicle.You will not need to access your battery (or
batteries) for jump starting. The remote positive (+)
terminal is for that purpose.
{CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing
this, and some have been blinded. Use a
ashlight if you need more light.
Be sure the batteries have enough water. You
do not need to add water to the ACDelco
®
battery (or batteries) installed in your new
vehicle. But if a battery has ller caps, be sure
the right amount of uid is there. If it is low,
add water to take care of that rst. If you do
not, explosive gas could be present.
Battery uid contains acid that can burn you.
Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get it
in your eyes or on your skin, ush the place
with water and get medical help immediately.
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8. Now connect the black
negative (−) cable to
the negative (−)
terminal of the good
battery. Use a remote
negative (−) terminal
if the vehicle has one.
Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next
step. The other end of the negative (−) cable
doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy,
unpainted metal engine part or to the remote
negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the dead
battery.9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable at
least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery,
but not near engine parts that move. The electrical
connection is just as good there, and the chance
of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for one or two minutes. If your vehicle
has the high idle option, use it.
11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it
won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
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Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
(Crew Cab Models)....................................1-23
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-23
Rear Wheel Park Brake Burnish Procedure........2-34
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-21
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-39
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-41
Releasing Air-Operated Parking Brakes..............4-31
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-63
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-49
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..............................................1-62
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government................................... 7-7
General Motors............................................. 7-7
United States Government.............................. 7-6
Restarting the Diesel Engine While Moving
(Automatic Transmission)..............................2-15
Restarting the Gasoline Engine While Moving
(Automatic Transmission)..............................2-14
Restraint System Check...................................6-25
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-61
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-62Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-61
Replacing Parts...........................................1-62
Resynchronization............................................. 2-6
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-22
Rims and Wheels...........................................5-69
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-4
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-30
Routing, Engine Drive Belt..............................5-103
Running Out of Fuel........................................5-15
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-38
S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-26
Reminder Tone............................................3-26
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-79
Center Passenger Position............................1-22
Driver Position............................................1-13
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-13
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-12
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-23
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-22
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