2005 GMC ENVOY audio

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-5
Safety Belts
.............................................. 1-8
Child Restraints
.......................................1-26
Airbag System
.........................................1-48
Restraint System Check
............................1-64
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-8
Windows
.................................................2-14
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-16
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-18
Mirrors
....................................................2-36
OnStar
®System
......................................2-47
HomeLink®Transmitter
.............................2-49
Storage Areas
.........................................2-54
Sunroof
..................................................2-60
Vehicle Personalization
.............................2-60
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-21
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-32
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-51
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-65Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-51
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
Rear Axle
...............................................5-47
Four-Wheel Drive
.....................................5-48
Front Axle
...............................................5-48
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-49
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-52
Tires
......................................................5-54
Appearance Care
.....................................5-86
Vehicle Identication
.................................5-95
Electrical System
......................................5-96
Capacities and Specications
...................5-113
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-12
Index................................................................ 1
2005 GMC Envoy/Envoy XL/Envoy Denali Owner ManualM

Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this manual you will nd these notices:
Notice:These mean there is something that could
damage your vehicle.
A notice tells about something that can damage the
vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered
by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. But
the notice will tell what to do to help avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in
different words.
There are also warning labels on the vehicle. They use
the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or information
relating to a specic component, control, message,
gage, or indicator.
If you need help guring out a specic name of a
component, gage, or indicator, reference the
following topics:
Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
Features and Controls in Section 2
Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
Climate Controls in Section 3
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3
Audio System(s) in Section 3
Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
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OnStar®Virtual Advisor
Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar®Personal Calling
that uses minutes to access up-to-date weather and
traffic reports for your area, news and sports updates,
stock quotes, entertainment, and more. You are
also able to listen and reply to e-mail through the
vehicle’s audio system. Customize your information
prole at www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar
®user’s
guide for more information.
OnStar®Steering Wheel Controls
A steering wheel control can be used to interact with the
OnStar®personal calling feature.
Press the control with this
symbol on the steering
wheel to place a phone call.
When calling into voice mail systems, or to dial directory
numbers, press the control, say the number(s),
then say “dial.”
See the OnStar
®user’s guide for more information.
HomeLink®Transmitter
HomeLink®, a combined universal transmitter and
receiver, provides a way to replace up to
three hand−held transmitters used to activate devices
such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door
locks, security systems and home lighting. Additional
HomeLink
®information can be found on the Internet
at www.homelink.com or by calling 1-800-355-3515.
If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink
®
Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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Storage Areas
Glove Box
Open the glove box by pulling the side of the handle
towards the driverside.
Overhead Console
Your vehicle may have this feature. The overhead
console may include a reading lamps, HomeLink®
transmitter and a sunroof switch. SeeSunroof on
page 2-60andHomeLink®Transmitter on page 2-49
for more information.
If your vehicle has a third row seat, and has a power
operated rear quarter glass, the switches for operating
the rear quarter glass are also located in the overhead
console. These switches allow the driver to open
and close each third row seat window separately.
)(Driver’s Quarter Glass):Press button downward
to open or upward to close the drivers side (left)
quarter glass for the third row seat.
((Passenger’s Quarter Glass):Press button
downward to open or upward to close the passengers
side (right) quarter glass for the third row seat.
Center Console Storage Area
If your vehicle has this console compartment, squeeze
the front lever while lifting the top to open it.
Your vehicle’s console will be equipped with cupholders
located on the front and rear of the storage compartment.
The console may also contain one or more of the
following components:
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Rear Seat Accessory Power Outlets
Rear Climate Control
If your vehicle has the center armrest compartment, lift
the cover by pulling up on the latch handle located
underneath the front edge of the armrest. The storage
area includes slots for cassettes or compact discs.
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Oil Pressure Gage........................................3-45
Change Engine Oil Light................................3-46
Security Light...............................................3-46
Cruise Control Light......................................3-47
Reduced Engine Power Light.........................3-47
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-48
Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light..........3-48
Check Gages Warning Light...........................3-49
Gate Ajar Light.............................................3-49
Fuel Gage...................................................3-50
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-51
Check Gas Cap Light....................................3-51
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-51
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-52
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-55
DIC Vehicle Customization.............................3-59Audio System(s).............................................3-65
Setting the Time...........................................3-65
Radio with CD (Base Level)...........................3-66
Radio with CD (MP3)....................................3-77
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-93
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-107
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-121
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-134
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-134
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-135
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-136
Radio Reception.........................................3-137
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-137
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-138
Care of Your CD and DVD Player.................3-139
Fixed Mast Antenna....................................3-139
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-139
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-139
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-2

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Exterior Lamp Control. SeeHeadlamps on
page 3-15. Dome Lamp Override Button. SeeDome
Lamp Override on page 3-18. Instrument Panel
Brightness Control. SeeInstrument Panel Brightness
on page 3-18. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped).
SeeFog Lamps on page 3-17.
B. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-28.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
D. OnStar
®and Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See
Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-136.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-33.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-136.
G. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-19.
H. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-65.
I. Climate Controls. SeeDual Climate Control
System on page 3-21.
J. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-10.K. Driver Information Center (DIC) Steering Wheel
Controls. SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)
on page 3-51.
L. Transfer Case Controls. See “Automatic Transfer
Case” underFour-Wheel Drive on page 2-26.
Traction Assist Button. SeeTraction Assist
System (TAS) on page 4-9.
M. Shift Lever. SeeShifting Into Park (P) on page 2-31.
N. Lighter. SeeAshtrays and Cigarette Lighter on
page 3-20.
O. Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory Power
Outlets on page 3-19.
P. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-30.
Q. Rear Window Washer/Wiper. See “Rear Window
Washer/Wiper” underWindshield Washer on
page 3-10.
R. Rear Window Defogger. See “Rear Window
Defogger” underDual Climate Control System on
page 3-21andDual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 3-23.
S. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-54.
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H(Panel):When panel mode is selected in the front
controller, the rear system will distribute air from the
four headliner outlets.
)(Bi-level):When bi-level mode is selected in the
front controller, the rear system will distribute air from the
four headliner outlets and the third seat oor outlet.
6(Floor):When oor mode is selected in the front
controller, the rear system will distribute air from the third
seat oor outlet.
The temperature of the air coming through the rear
outlets is determined by the front passenger’s
temperature setting. Press the PWR button to turn the
rear climate controls on and off. Use the mode knob
to change the direction of airow (upper, bi-level or oor)
to the rear seat area.
Envoy or Envoy Denali
If your vehicle has the rear seat audio system, the lower
buttons are used to adjust the rear seat climate control
system. The temperature of the air coming through the
rear outlets is determined by the front passenger’s
temperature setting.
z9y(Fan):Press this button to adjust
the fan speed.
z\y(Mode):Press this button to change the
direction of airow (panel, bi-level or oor) to the rear
seat area.
P(On/Off):Press this button to turn the rear climate
controls on or off.
The rear control will only turn on if the front is on and
not in defrost mode.
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Press the buttons at the bottom of the audio control
panel to adjust the fan speed, mode and temperature for
the rear passengers. The selections will be shown on
the display.
S9T(Fan):Press the rear fan control button with
the arrow pointing right to turn the rear climate
control on. Toggle this button to adjust the air ow
speed. To turn the rear system off, toggle the left arrow
until the display turns off.
z\y(Mode):Press this button to change the
direction of airow (panel, bi-level or oor) to the rear
seat area.
STEMPT(Temperature):Press this button to
increase and decrease the temperature setting.
Climate Controls Personalization
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you can store and recall the climate control
settings for temperature, air delivery mode and fan speed
for two different drivers. The personal choice settings
recalled are determined by the transmitter used to enter
the vehicle. After the button with the unlock symbol on a
remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, the climate
control will adjust to the last settings of the identied
driver. The settings can also be changed by pressing one
of the memory buttons (1 or 2) located on the driver’s
door. When adjustments are made, the new settings are
automatically saved for the driver. Envoy XL
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