2008 GMC ENVOY DENALI ECU

7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A),
and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves,
use the wheel wrench and socket end of the
extension to tighten the cable.
8. Return the equipment to the proper location in the
vehicle as shown next.A. Handle
B. Wheel Wrench
C. Instruction LabelD. Extension(s)
E. Knob
F. Wheel Blocks
and Jack
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Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specied to help ensure the safety,
dependability, and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your dealer/retailer can assist you with these
checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Notice:It is important to check the engine oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure to
keep the engine oil at the proper level can cause
damage to the engine not covered by your warranty.
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-16.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-26.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer uid reservoir and add the proper uid if
necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they are
inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to
check the spare tire. SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-64. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-82.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
rotate the tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-72.
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Roadside Assistance Program
For vehicles purchased in the U.S. call,
1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782);
(Text telephone (TTY): 1-888-889-2438).
For vehicles purchased in Canada, call1-800-268-6800.
Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
As the owner of a new GMC vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside
Assistance program.
Who is Covered?
Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle
operator, regardless of ownership. In Canada, a person
driving the vehicle without the consent of the owner
is not eligible for coverage.
Services Provided
The following services are provided in the U.S. and
Canada up to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km),
whichever occurs rst, and, in Canada only, up
to a maximum coverage of $100.
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest service station
(approximately $5 in Canada). In Canada, service
to provide diesel may be restricted. For safety
reasons, propane and other alternative fuels will
not be provided through this service.
Lock-out Service:Lock-out service will be
covered at no charge if you are unable to gain
entry into your vehicle. A remote unlock may
be available if you have an active OnStar
®
subscription. To ensure security, the driver must
present personal identication before lock-out
service is provided. In Canada, the vehicle
registration is also required.
Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or
Highway:Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty
service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling crash.
Winch-out assistance is provided when the vehicle is
mired in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire in good
condition, when equipped and properly inated, is
covered at no charge. The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered
by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:A battery jump start is covered at no
charge if the vehicle does not start.
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Trip Routing Service:Upon request, Roadside
Assistance will send you detailed, computer
personalized maps, highlighting your choice of either
the most direct route or the most scenic route to your
destination, anywhere in North America, along with
helpful travel information pertaining to your trip.
Please allow three weeks before your planned
departure date. In Canada, trip routing requests will
be limited to six per calendar year.
Trip Interruption Benets and Assistance:In the
event of a warranty related vehicle disablement,
while en route and over 150 miles (250 kilometres)
from original point of departure, you may qualify for
trip interruption expense assistance. This assistance
covers reasonable reimbursement of up to a
maximum of $500. In Canada, maximums include:
(A) meals (maximum of $50/day), (B) lodging
(maximum of $100/night) and (C) alternate ground
transportation (maximum of $40/day). This benet is
to assist you with some of the unplanned expense
you may incur while waiting for your vehicle to be
repaired.Original detailed receipts, and a copy of the repair
order are required. In Canada, pre-authorization is
also required.
Once authorization has been given, your advisor will
help you make any necessary arrangements and
explain how to claim for trip interruption expense
assistance.
Alternative Service (Canada only):There may be
times, when Roadside Assistance cannot provide
timely assistance. Your advisor may authorize you to
secure local emergency road service, and you will be
reimbursed up to $100 (Canadian) upon submission
of the original receipt to Roadside Assistance.
In many instances, mechanical failures may be covered.
However, when other services are utilized, our
Roadside Assistance Representatives will explain any
payment obligations you might incur.
GMC and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve
the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner
or driver when, in their sole discretion, the claims
become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence.
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To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is
required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is
needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other
parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special
equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
GM will not access this data or share it with others
except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the
vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in
response to an official request of police or similar
government office; as part of GM’s defense of litigation
through the discovery process; or, as required by
law. Data that GM collects or receives may also be used
for GM research needs or may be made available to
others for research purposes, where a need is shown
and the data is not tied to a specic vehicle or
vehicle owner.
OnStar®
If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the
OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and
Conditions for information on data collection and
use. See alsoOnStar
®System on page 2-48in this
manual for more information.
Navigation System
If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the
system may result in the storage of destinations,
addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip
information. Refer to the navigation system operating
manual for information on stored data and for deletion
instructions.
Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions
such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system
security, as well as in connection with conveniences
such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and
starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use
or record personal information or link with any other
GM system containing personal information.
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Check
Engine Light...............................................3-41
Gages Warning Light...................................3-47
Check Gas Cap Light......................................3-49
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-106
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-38
Infants and Young Children...........................1-35
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-41
Older Children.............................................1-32
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Outside Seat Position........................1-47
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Rear Seat Position.........................1-49
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-50
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-40
Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-103
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-20
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels......................................5-105
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-104
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-101
Finish Care...............................................5-104
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-102
Interior.....................................................5-100
Leather....................................................5-102
Tires........................................................5-106Cleaning (cont.)
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-106
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-103
Weatherstrips............................................5-103
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-105
Climate Control System
Dual..........................................................3-21
Dual Automatic............................................3-23
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-28
Rear..........................................................3-28
Clock, Setting.................................................3-66
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-12
Compass.......................................2-39, 2-41, 2-44
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-16
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Convenience Net............................................2-59
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-40
Heater, Engine............................................2-24
Cooling System..............................................5-30
Cruise Control................................................3-11
Cruise Control Light........................................3-46
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation................................7-11
Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone (TTY) Users........................ 7-6
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-6
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-7
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-16
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Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..............................7-16
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................7-15
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-8
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-16
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-15
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Delayed Locking............................................... 2-8
Diesel
Running Out of Fuel....................................2-38
Disc, MP3......................................................3-82
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dome Lamp Override......................................3-17
Dome Lamps.................................................3-17
Door
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-8
Locks.......................................................... 2-7
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-8Door (cont.)
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-11
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-49
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-50
DIC Vehicle Customization............................3-58
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-53
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-26
Before a Long Trip......................................4-28
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Highway Hypnosis.......................................4-28
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-29
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-27
Off-Road....................................................4-13
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-34
Winter........................................................4-30
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-23
Dual Climate Control System............................3-21
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-87
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I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-21
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-35
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-64
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-17
Cluster.......................................................3-31
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-42
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-58
Lamps
Dome........................................................3-17
Dome Lamp Override...................................3-17
Reading.....................................................3-18
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-26LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-41
License Plate Lamps.......................................5-53
Liftgate/Liftglass..............................................2-12
Liftglass/Liftgate..............................................2-12
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-33
Antilock Brake System Warning.....................3-39
Brake System Warning.................................3-38
Change Engine Oil......................................3-45
Charging System.........................................3-36
Check Gages Warning.................................3-47
Check Gas Cap..........................................3-49
Cruise Control.............................................3-46
Gate Ajar...................................................3-48
Highbeam On.............................................3-47
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-49
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-41
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-34
Reduced Engine Power................................3-46
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-32
Security.....................................................3-46
Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light.........3-47
StabiliTrak®Indicator....................................3-40
StabiliTrak®Service......................................3-39
Tire Pressure..............................................3-41
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-18
Exit...........................................................3-18
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