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The system may exhaust (lower vehicle height) for
up to 10 minutes after the ignition key has been
turned to LOCK. You may hear the air compressor
operating when the height is being adjusted.
If a weight-distributing hitch is being used, it is
recommended to allow the shocks to inate,
thereby leveling the vehicle prior to adjusting the
height. See “Weight distributing Hitches and
Weight Carrying Hitches” underTowing a Trailer
on page 379.
Towing
Towing Your Vehicle
Consult your dealer or a professional towing
service if you need to have your disabled vehicle
towed. SeeRoadside Service on page 545.
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.
Here are some important things to consider before
you do recreational vehicle towing:
What’s the towing capacity of the towing
vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle
manufacturer’s recommendations.
How far will you tow? Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how long they
can tow.
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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.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex.
Its many parts have to be of top quality and work
well together if the vehicle is to have really good
braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with
top-quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts
of your braking system — for example, when your
brake linings wear down and you need new ones
put in — be sure you get new approved GM
replacement parts. If you do not, your brakes may
no longer work properly. For example, if someone
puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle,
the balance between your front and rear brakes can
change — for the worse. The braking performance
you have come to expect can change in many other
ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement
brake parts.
Battery
Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery.
When it is time for a new battery, get one that has
the replacement number shown on the original
battery’s label. We recommend an ACDelco
®
replacement battery. SeeEngine Compartment
Overview on page 406for battery location.
Warning:Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
Vehicle Storage
If you are not going to drive your vehicle for
25 days or more, remove the black, negative (−)
cable from the battery. This will help keep
your battery from running down.
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Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle’s
low-beam headlamps. The high-beam headlamps
will be correctly aimed if the low-beam headlamps
are aimed properly.
To adjust the vertical aim, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 405for more information.
2. Locate the center of
the projector lens of
the low-beam
headlamp.
3. Measure the distance from the ground to the
center of the projector lens of the low-beam
headlamp. Record the distance.4. At the wall measure from the ground
upward (A) to the recorded distance
from Step 3 and mark it.
5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) on the wall
the width of the vehicle at the height of the
mark in Step 4.
Notice:Do not cover a headlamp to improve
beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a
headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up
which may cause damage to the headlamp.
6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a
piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the
headlamp not being adjusted. This allows
only the beam of light from the headlamp
being adjusted to be seen on the at surface.
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22-Inch Tires
If your vehicle has the optional 22-inch
P285/45R22 size tires, they are classied as
touring tires and are designed for on road use. The
low-prole, wide tread design is not recommended
for off-road driving. SeeOff-Road Driving on
page 338, for additional information.
Tire Sidewall Labeling
Useful information about a tire is molded into the
sidewall. The following illustration is an example
of a typical P-Metric tire sidewall.
(A) Tire Size:The tire size code is a combination
of letters and numbers used to dene a particular
tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction
type, and service description. See the “Tire Size”
illustration later in this section for more detail.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
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(B) Tire Width:The three-digit number indicates
the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall
to sidewall.
(C) Aspect Ratio:A two-digit number that
indicates the tire height-to-width measurements.
For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 75,
as shown in item C of the light truck (LT-Metric)
tire illustration, it would mean that the tire’s sidewall
is 75% as high as it is wide.
(D) Construction Code:A letter code is used to
indicate the type of ply construction in the tire.
The letter R means radial ply construction;
the letter D means diagonal or bias ply
construction; and the letter B means belted-bias
ply construction.
(E) Rim Diameter:Diameter of the wheel in
inches.
(F) Service Description:The service description
indicates the load range and speed rating of a
tire. The load index can range from 1 to 279.
Speed ratings range from A to Z.Tire Terminology and Denitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside the tire
pressing outward on each square inch of the
tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds
per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight:This means the combined
weight of optional accessories. Some examples of
optional accessories are, automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, and air conditioning.
Aspect Ratio:The relationship of a tire’s height
to its width.
Belt:A rubber coated layer of cords that is
located between the plies and the tread. Cords
may be made from steel or other reinforcing
materials.
Bead:The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped
by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire:A pneumatic tire in which the plies
are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees
to the centerline of the tread.
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Notice:The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer or odometer calibration,
headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground
clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance
to the body and chassis.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 476for more
information.
Used Replacement Wheels
{CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You cannot know how it has
been used or how far it has been driven.
It could fail suddenly and cause a crash.
If you have to replace a wheel, use a new
GM original equipment wheel.
Tire Chains
{CAUTION:
Do not use tire chains. There is not
enough clearance. Tire chains used on a
vehicle without the proper amount of
clearance can cause damage to the
brakes, suspension, or other vehicle
parts. The area damaged by the tire
chains could cause you to lose control of
your vehicle and you or others may be
injured in a crash. Use another type of
traction device only if its manufacturer
recommends it for use on your vehicle
and tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s
instructions. To help avoid damage to
your vehicle, drive slowly, re-adjust or
remove the device if it is contacting your
vehicle, and do not spin your wheels. If
you do nd traction devices that will t,
install them on the rear tires.
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Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems............... 108
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash........................................ 109
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 141
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 51
Road Sensing Suspension........................... 329
Roadside
Service.................................................... 545
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 368
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 534
Running Boards, Power............................... 132
Running the Engine While Parked............... 156
S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 231
Pretensioners............................................. 59
Reminder Light........................................ 231
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 499
Center Front Passenger Position................ 52
Driver Position........................................... 43
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 43Safety Belts (cont.)
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 42
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 56
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 53
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 51
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 59
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 51
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 38
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster.................... 50
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 521
Seats
60/40 Split Bench Seat.............................. 19
Bucket Seats, Rear.................................... 26
Center Seat............................................... 18
Head Restraints......................................... 17
Heated and Cooled Seats.......................... 12
Heated Seats............................................. 11
Heated Seats - Rear.................................. 18
Memory, Mirrors and Pedals...................... 13
Power Lumbar........................................... 10
Power Reclining Seatbacks........................ 15
Power Seats................................................ 9
Third Row Seat......................................... 33
Secondary Latch System............................. 488
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Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position......................... 85
Rear Seat Position..................................... 82
Right Front Seat Position........................... 86
Security Light.............................................. 242
Service........................................................ 396
Accessories and Modications.................. 396
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle......................................... 398
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 397
Doing Your Own Work............................. 397
Engine Soon Light................................... 239
Publications Ordering Information............. 557
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....... 106
Setting the Time.......................................... 272
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 503
Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 152
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 153
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................ 50
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 196
Spare Tire................................................... 495
Installing.................................................. 482
Removing................................................ 478
Storing..................................................... 492Specications, Capacities............................ 515
Speedometer............................................... 230
Split Bench Seat (60/40)............................... 19
StabiliTrak
®System..................................... 330
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light........................... 237
Starting Your Engine................................... 141
Steering...................................................... 333
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 317
Steering Wheel, Heated .............................. 195
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 195
Storage
Garment Hooks........................................ 179
Storage Areas
Cargo Management System..................... 183
Center Console Storage Area................... 179
Convenience Net..................................... 181
Cupholder(s)............................................ 178
Glove Box................................................ 178
Luggage Carrier....................................... 179
Rear Seat Armrest................................... 181
Rear Storage Area................................... 180
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 368
Sun Visors.................................................. 135
Sunroof....................................................... 186
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