Keys.............................................................. 95
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 96
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation................................................. 97
Doors and Locks........................................ 100
Door Locks................................................ 100
Power Door Locks..................................... 101
Delayed Locking........................................ 102
Programmable Automatic Door Locks........ 102
Rear Door Security Locks......................... 102
Lockout Protection..................................... 103
Liftgate (SUV)........................................... 104
Midgate
®(SUT)......................................... 105
Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier........................ 108
Windows...................................................... 111
Power Windows........................................ 112
Sun Visors................................................ 115
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 115
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 116
Passlock
®.................................................. 118Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 119
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 119
Ignition Positions....................................... 120
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 121
Starting the Engine.................................... 121
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 123
Automatic Transmission Operation............. 124
Tow/Haul Mode......................................... 127
Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive....................... 128
Parking Brake........................................... 133
Shifting Into Park (P) ................................. 134
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 135
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 136
Engine Exhaust......................................... 137
Running the Engine While Parked............. 138
Mirrors......................................................... 139
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperature Display........ 139
Outside Power Mirrors............................... 142
Outside Convex Mirror............................... 143
Outside Heated Mirrors............................. 143
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with
Curb View Assist................................... 144
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
with Curb View Assist
If the vehicle has this feature, the driver’s outside
mirror adjusts for the glare of the headlamps behind
you. SeeAutomatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperature Display on page 139.
The vehicle’s outside mirrors can also perform a
curb view assist mirror function. This causes
the passenger’s and/or driver’s mirror to tilt to a
preselected position when the vehicle is in
REVERSE (R). This feature may be useful in
viewing the curb when parallel parking.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R)
and a short delay has occurred, the passenger’s
and/or driver’s mirror will return to its original
position.
To change the preselected tilt position, adjust the
mirrors to the desired position while the vehicle
is in REVERSE (R). When the vehicle is shifted out
of REVERSE (R), this new position is saved in
memory as the tilt position.
This feature can be enabled/disabled through the
Driver Information Center. SeeDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 234for more information.
OnStar®System
OnStar®uses several innovative technologies and
live advisors to provide you with a wide range
of safety, security, information, and convenience
services. If your airbags deploy, the system is
designed to make an automatic call to OnStar
®
Emergency advisors who can request emergency
services be sent to your location. If you lock
your keys in the vehicle, call OnStar
®at
1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal to
unlock your doors. If you need roadside
assistance, press the OnStar
®button and they
can contact Roadside Service for you.
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Do not use the this system with any garage door
opener that does not have the stop and reverse
feature. This includes any garage door opener
model manufactured before April 1, 1982.
Read the instructions completely before attempting
to program the transmitter. Because of the steps
involved, it may be helpful to have another
person available to assist you in programming
the transmitter.
Be sure to keep the original remote control
transmitter for use in other vehicles, as well as, for
future programming. You only need the original
remote control transmitter for xed code
programming. It is also recommended that upon
the sale or lease termination of the vehicle,
the programmed buttons should be erased for
security purposes. See “Erasing your Universal
Home Remote Buttons” later in this section.
Be sure that people and objects are clear of the
garage door or security device you are
programming. When programming a garage door,
it is advised to park outside of the garage.If you do not know if your garage door opener is a
xed code or rolling code device, open your
garage door opener’s remote control battery cover.
Your garage door opener is a xed code device
if there is a panel of switches. If not, your
garage door opener is a rolling code device.
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Universal Home
Remote System Operation
(With One Triangular LED)
Your vehicle may have the Universal Home
Remote System. If there is one triangular Light
Emitting Diode (LED) above the Universal
Home Remote buttons, follow the instructions
below. If your vehicle has three round LED above
the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the
instructions under Universal Home Remote System
Operation (with three round LED).
Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any
garage door opener that does not have the stop
and reverse feature. This includes any garage door
opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling
codes, please be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8 to
complete the programming of your Universal Home
Remote Transmitter.
Read the instructions completely before attempting
to program the Universal Home Remote. Because
of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have
another person available to assist you in the
programming steps.
Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in
other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home
Remote programming. It is also recommended that
upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed
Universal Home Remote buttons should be erased
for security purposes. See “Erasing Universal
Home Remote Buttons” later in this section or,
for assistance, seeCustomer Assistance Offices
on page 540.
Be sure that people and objects are clear of the
garage door or gate operator you are programming.
When programming a garage door, it is advised to
park outside of the garage.
It is recommended that a new battery be installed in
your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more
accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal.
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At approximately 265°F (130°C), the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will display a
TRANSMISSION HOT message and the
transmission will enter a transmission protection
mode. When the transmission enters the protection
mode, you may notice a change in the transmission
shifting patterns. The transmission will return to
normal shifting patterns when the transmission uid
temperature falls below 260°F (125°C).
If the transmission uid reaches temperatures of
approximately 275°F (135°C) or greater, the DIC
will display a TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE warning
message and a chime will sound. Pull the vehicle
off the roadway when it is safe to do so. Set the
parking brake, place the transmission in PARK (P)
and allow the engine to idle until the transmission
temperature falls below 260°F (125°C). If the
transmission continues to operate above 265°F
(130°C), please contact your nearest dealer or the
GM Roadside Assistance Center.
SeeDriver Information Center (DIC) on page 222
for further information.Notice:If you drive your vehicle with the
transmission temperature gage above normal
operating range, you can damage the
transmission. This could lead to costly repairs
that would not be covered by your warranty.
Do not drive your vehicle while the
transmission temperature gage reading is
above normal. See your dealer for service.
The following situations can cause the
transmission to operate at higher temperatures:
Towing a trailer,
hot outside air temperatures,
hauling a large or heavy load,
low transmission uid level,
high transmission uid level,
restricted air ow to the radiator.
A temporary solution to hotter transmission
operating temperatures may be to let the
transmission cool down. If the transmission is
operated at higher temperatures on a frequent
basis, seeScheduled Maintenance on page 517
for the proper transmission maintenance intervals.
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{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous.
The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll
over or fall on you or other people. You and
they could be badly injured or even killed.
Find a level place to change your tire.
To help prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake rmly.
2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
3. Be sure the transfer case is in a
drive gear—not in NEUTRAL.
4. Turn off the engine and do not restart
while the vehicle is raised.
5. Do not allow passengers to remain in
the vehicle.
To be even more certain the vehicle will not
move, you can put blocks at the front and
rear of the tire farthest away from the one
being changed. That would be the tire on
the other side, at the opposite end of the
vehicle.When you have a at tire, use the following
example as a guide to assist you in the placement
of wheel blocks.
The following steps will tell you next how to use
the jack and change a tire.
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*1— Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #2.
*2— Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail
#1.
*3— Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors.
*4— Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors.
*5— Ignition 1
*6— Powertrain Control Module, Fuel Pump.
*7— Supplemental Brake Assist.
*8— Sunroof.
Fuses Usage
GLOW PLUG Not Used
CUST FEED Gasoline Accessory Power
HYBRID Not Used
WSW/HTRHeated Windshield Washer
(Special Edition Only)
STUD #1Accessory Power/Trailer
Wiring
MBEC 1Mid Bussed Electrical Center
Power Feed, Front Seats,
Right Doors
Fuses Usage
BLWR Front Climate Control Fan
LBEC 2Left Bussed Electrical Center,
Door Modules, Door Locks,
Auxiliary Power Outlet—Rear
Cargo Area and Instrument
Panel
STUD #2*Accessory Power/Trailer
Wiring Brake Feed
ABS Anti-lock Brakes
VSES/ECASElectronically Controlled Air
Suspension
IGN A Ignition Switch
IGN B Ignition Switch
LBEC 1Left Bussed Electrical Center,
Left Doors, Truck Body
Controller, Flasher Module
TRL PARK Parking Lamps Trailer Wiring
RR PARKPassenger’s Side Rear
Parking and Sidemarker
Lamps
LR PARKDriver’s Side Rear Parking
and Sidemarker Lamps
509
Appearance Care (cont.)
Tires........................................................ 499
Underbody Maintenance........................... 500
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 501
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 495
Weatherstrips........................................... 495
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 498
Wood Panels........................................... 495
Ashtray(s).................................................... 197
Assist Steps................................................ 338
Audio System(s).......................................... 241
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 296
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player.......... 297
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 300
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 299
Chime Level Adjustment........................... 300
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 300
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 271
Radio with Cassette and CD.................... 243
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 256
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................ 294
Setting the Time...................................... 243Audio System(s) (cont.)
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 295
Understanding Radio Reception............... 297
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System........ 300
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 189
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 412
Operation................................................. 124
B
Battery........................................................ 431
Run-Down Protection............................... 192
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 349
Bench Seat, Split (60/40).............................. 15
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 307
Emergencies............................................ 309
Parking.................................................... 133
System Warning Light.............................. 211
Brakes........................................................ 427
Braking....................................................... 306
Braking in Emergencies............................... 309
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 119
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