2005 GMC ENVOY DENALI brake light

Indicator Light
The indicator light on the inator switch in the rear
passenger compartment also serves as an indicator for
internal system error. If the indicator light is ashing
without the load leveling function or the inator being
active, turn off the ignition. The next day turn on
the ignition and check the indicator light. The vehicle
can be driven with the light ashing, but if it is you
should have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar
Equipment
Your vehicle was neither designed nor intended for a
snow plow.
Notice:Adding a snow plow or similar equipment
to your vehicle can damage it, and the repairs would
not be covered by warranty. Do not install a snow
plow or similar equipment on your vehicle.
Towing
Towing Your Vehicle
Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if
you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See
Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6.
If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle
for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome),
see “Recreational Vehicle Towing” following.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
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 equipment, many
vehicles can be towed in these ways. See “Dinghy
Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following. You may
also need brakes for the vehicle being towed. See your
dealer for additional trailering information.
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Trailer Wiring Harness
Your vehicle may be equipped with the seven-wire
trailer towing harness. This harness has a seven-pin
universal heavy-duty trailer connector that is attached
to a bracket on the hitch platform. The seven-wire
harness contains the following trailer circuits:
Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal
Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal
Brown: Running Lamps
White: Ground
Light Green: Back-up Lamps
Dark Blue: Electric Brakes
Red: Battery Feed (The chassis wiring ring terminal
must be fastened to a stud on the underhood
electrical center before the trailer feed will
become active.)
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 the
instrument panel. These wires should be connected to
an electric trailer brake controller by your dealer or
a qualied service center.
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Brake Wear
Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make
a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads
are worn and new pads are needed. The sound
may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle
is moving, except when you are pushing on the
brake pedal rmly.
{CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that
soon your brakes will not work well. That
could lead to an accident. When you hear the
brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle
serviced.
Notice:Continuing to drive with worn-out brake
pads could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are rst 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 torque specications.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in
pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes
adjust for wear.
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To reinstall the cover, line up the tabs at the back of the
cover, put it in place and latch the tabs.
A continuous ashing indicator light may also indicate a
malfunction in the air suspension system. See
“Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System” under
Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-44for more information.
{CAUTION:
Inating something too much can make it
explode, and you or others could be injured.
Be sure to read the inator instructions, and
inate any object only to its recommended
pressure.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes
out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly.
But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few
tips about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the at tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel rmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a
skid and 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.
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A
Accessory Inator...........................................5-69
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-19
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-63
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-96
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-21
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-20
Air Conditioning......................................3-21, 3-23
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-37
Readiness Light..........................................3-36
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)....7-10
Airbag System................................................1-48
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-63
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-55
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-58
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-62
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-55
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-56
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-53
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-50
Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-139
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . 3-139
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-7Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-41
Appearance Care............................................5-86
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-91
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-89
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-93
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-90
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-86
Finish Care.................................................5-90
Finish Damage............................................5-93
Glass Surfaces............................................5-88
Instrument Panel.........................................5-88
Interior Plastic Components...........................5-88
Leather......................................................5-88
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-92
Tires..........................................................5-92
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-93
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-94
Vinyl..........................................................5-88
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-89
Weatherstrips..............................................5-89
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.......5-91
Ashtrays........................................................3-20
Assist Handles...............................................2-55
Audio System(s).............................................3-65
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-136
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-137
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-139
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-138
Chime Level Adjustment.............................3-139
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-139
Navigation/Radio System.............................3-134
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-93
Radio with CD....................................3-66, 3-77
Radio with Six-Disc CD..............................3-107
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-134
Setting the Time..........................................3-65
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-135
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-137
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-139
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-16
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-22
Operation...................................................2-23
B
Battery..........................................................5-41
Run-Down Protection...................................3-19
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-36
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-9
Parking......................................................2-30
System Warning Light..................................3-40
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-21Brakes..........................................................5-37
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-18
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-49
Back-Up Lamps...........................................5-51
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-49
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps..................................5-50
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-51
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-50
Buying New Tires...........................................5-64
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-113
Carbon Monoxide...................2-13, 2-34, 4-39, 4-56
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-89
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-137
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-139
Your CDs and DVDs..................................3-138
Cargo Cover..................................................2-59
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-54
Chains, Tire...................................................5-68
Charging System Light....................................3-38
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I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-19
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-29
Ination -- Tire Pressure..................................5-61
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-18
Cluster.......................................................3-33
Overview..................................................... 3-4
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-42
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-5
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labelling, Tire Sidewall....................................5-55
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection.........................3-19
Dome........................................................3-18
Dome Lamp Override...................................3-18
Fog ...........................................................3-17
Reading.....................................................3-19LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-38
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-40
Liftgate/Liftglass..............................................2-13
Liftglass/Liftgate..............................................2-13
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-36
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-41
Brake System Warning.................................3-40
Change Engine Oil......................................3-46
Charging System.........................................3-38
Check Gages Warning.................................3-49
Check Gas Cap..........................................3-51
Cruise Control.............................................3-47
Gate Ajar...................................................3-49
Highbeam On.............................................3-48
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-51
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-42
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-37
Reduced Engine Power................................3-47
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-35
Security.....................................................3-46
Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light.........3-48
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-19
Exit...........................................................3-19
Locking Rear Axle...........................................4-11
Lockout Protection..........................................2-12
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N
Navigation/Radio System................................3-134
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-18
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-14
O
Odometer......................................................3-34
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-34
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-13
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-46
Engine.......................................................5-16
Pressure Gage............................................3-45
Older Children, Restraints................................1-26
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar
®System.............................................2-47
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-16
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-28
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-47
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-46
Heated Mirrors............................................2-47
Manual Mirrors............................................2-45
Power Mirrors.............................................2-46
Overhead Console..........................................2-54Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-31
Shifting Out of............................................2-33
Parking
Brake........................................................2-30
Over Things That Burn.................................2-33
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-37
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-58
Passing.........................................................4-14
Passlock
®......................................................2-18
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-31
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-19
Electrical System.........................................5-96
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-2
Rear Quarter Windows.................................2-16
Reduced Engine Light..................................3-47
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-19
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-36
Windows....................................................2-15
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-26
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 2-9
Programming the HomeLink
®Transmitter...........2-50
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