2008 GMC ENVOY center console

Outside Manual Mirrors..................................2-46
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-47
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror.....................2-47
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-48
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-48
OnStar
®System.............................................2-48
Universal Home Remote System......................2-52
Universal Home Remote System.....................2-52
Universal Home Remote System Operation
(With One Triangular LED)...........................2-52Storage Areas................................................2-57
Glove Box...................................................2-57
Overhead Console........................................2-57
Center Console Storage.................................2-57
Luggage Carrier...........................................2-58
Rear Floor Storage Lid..................................2-59
Convenience Net..........................................2-59
Cargo Cover................................................2-59
Cargo Tie Downs..........................................2-60
Sunroof.........................................................2-60
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-2

Reprogramming a Single Universal
Home Remote Button
To reprogram any of the three Universal Home Remote
buttons, repeat the programming instructions earlier
in this section, beginning with Step 2.
For help or information on the Universal Home Remote
System, call the customer assistance phone number
underCustomer Assistance Offices on page 7-6.
Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open, lift the handle up. Use the key to lock and
unlock.
Overhead Console
Your vehicle may have this feature. The overhead
console may include reading lamps, a Universal
Home Remote and a sunroof switch. SeeSunroof
on page 2-60andUniversal Home Remote System
on page 2-52for more information.
Center Console Storage
Pull the front lever on the center console while lifting the
top to open it.
The console has cupholders on the front and rear of the
storage compartment.
The console may also contain:
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Rear Seat Accessory Power Outlets
Rear Climate Control
To open the center armrest compartment, lift the cover
by pulling up on the latch handle located under the
front edge of the armrest.
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Entry Lighting
The vehicle has entry lighting.
When any door is opened, the dome lamps come on as
long as the dome override lamp override button is not
pressed in. When all the doors are closed, the lamps
stay on for a short period of time and then turn off
automatically. If you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter to unlock the vehicle, the interior lamps come
on for a short time whether or not the dome lamp override
is on.
Exit Lighting
With exit lighting, the interior lamps come on when you
remove the key from the ignition. If the dome override
is off, these lamps stay on for a short period of time
and then go out.
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located in the front console.
Press the lens on the lamps to turn the reading lamps
on or off.
Electric Power Management
The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM)
that estimates the battery’s temperature and state
of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best
performance and extended life of the battery.
When the battery’s state of charge is low, the voltage is
raised slightly to quickly put the charge back in. When
the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly
to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a voltmeter
gage or a voltage display on the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move up
or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an
alert will be displayed.
The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical
loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is
because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning
fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is
needed for very high electrical loads.
A high electrical load occurs when several of the
following loads are on: headlamps, high beams, fog
lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at
high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer
loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets.
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Accessory Power Outlet(s)
With the accessory power outlets, you can plug in
auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular
telephone or CB radio.
Your vehicle has three accessory power outlets.
There are two outlets located below the climate
controls and one outlet is on the rear of the center
oor console.
Remove the cover from the outlet to use the outlet.
Be sure to put the cover back on when not using the
accessory power outlet.
Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible
with the accessory power outlet and could result
in blown vehicle or adaptor fuses. If you experience
a problem, see your dealer for additional information
on the accessory power outlets.
Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to your
vehicle may damage it or keep other components
from working as they should. The repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Do not use equipment
exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes.
Check with your dealer/retailer before adding
electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow
the proper installation instructions included with the
equipment.Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by your warranty. Do not
hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket
from the plug because the power outlets are
designed for accessory power plugs only.
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
Your vehicle may have this feature. The ashtray is
removable and ts into the front cupholder.
Notice:If you put papers, pins, or other ammable
items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking
materials could ignite them and possibly damage
your vehicle. Never put ammable items in the
ashtray.
To remove the ashtray, pull the covered bin out of the
cupholder.
To use the lighter, press it in all the way, and let go.
When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself.
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is
heating will not allow the lighter to back away from
the heating element when it is hot. Damage from
overheating may occur to the lighter or heating
element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a
cigarette lighter in while it is heating. Do not use
equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating
of 20 amperes.
3-20

Outlet Adjustment
Use the air outlets located in the center and on the
side of the instrument panel to direct the airow. Use
the thumbwheels near the air outlets to open or close
off the airow.
Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from air inlets
at the base of the windshield that could block the
ow of air into the vehicle.
Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects
to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more
effectively.
Use of non-GM approved hood deectors can
adversely affect the performance of the system.
Check with your dealer/retailer before adding
equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
Rear Climate Control System
Your vehicle has one of the following rear climate
control systems. With either of these systems, the
rear climate controls will be disabled when the front
climate control system is in defrost. This occurs to
provide maximum airow to clear the windshield.The temperature of the air coming through the rear
outlets is determined by the front passenger temperature
setting. Use the mode knob to change the direction of
airow (upper, bi-level or oor) to the rear seat area.
PWR (Power):Press this button to turn the rear climate
controls on or off.
H(Panel):This position distributes air from the rear
console outlets.
)(Bi-level):This position distributes air from the
second seat side oor outlets and the rear console
outlets.
6(Floor):This position distributes air from the
second seat side oor outlets.
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Audio System.................................................3-65
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-101
Chime Level Adjustment.............................3-103
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-103
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual..............................3-87
Radio Reception........................................3-102
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-100
Setting the Clock.........................................3-66
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-101
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-103
Audio System(s).............................................3-66
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-23
Operation...................................................2-26
B
Battery..........................................................5-41
Electric Power Management..........................3-18
Run-Down Protection...................................3-19
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 4-5
Brakes..........................................................5-38
System Warning Light..................................3-38
Braking........................................................... 4-3
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-5
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-20Bulb Replacement...........................................5-49
Back-Up Lamps...........................................5-53
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-51
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-49
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-49
Headlamps.................................................5-50
License Plate Lamps....................................5-53
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-54
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-51
Buying New Tires...........................................5-74
C
Calibration.....................................2-39, 2-41, 2-44
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements....... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-120
Carbon Monoxide...................2-12, 2-37, 4-30, 4-45
Care of
Safety Belts..............................................5-103
Cargo Cover..................................................2-59
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-60
CD, MP3 .......................................................3-82
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-57
Chains, Tire...................................................5-80
Charging System Light....................................3-36
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Mirrors (cont.)
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-46
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-47
MP3 .............................................................3-82
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-5
N
Navigation System, Privacy..............................7-19
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual.................................3-87
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-20
O
Odometer......................................................3-32
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-32
Off-Road Driving.............................................4-13
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-45
Engine.......................................................5-16
Pressure Gage............................................3-44
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-19
Older Children, Restraints................................1-32
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-5
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-19
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-48
Operation, Universal Home Remote System........2-52Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-28
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-20
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-48
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-47
Heated Mirrors............................................2-48
Manual Mirrors............................................2-46
Power Mirrors.............................................2-47
Overhead Console..........................................2-57
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Paint, Damage..............................................5-106
Park Brake....................................................2-33
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-34
Shifting Out of............................................2-36
Parking
Over Things That Burn.................................2-37
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-34
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-61
Passing.........................................................4-12
PASS-Key
®III+..............................................2-18
PASS-Key®III+ Operation................................2-18
Passlock®......................................................2-17
9

Service (cont.)
Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light.....................3-47
Publications Ordering Information...................7-16
Service, Scheduling Appointments.....................7-10
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-66
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-106
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-34
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-36
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Snow Plow....................................................4-40
Spare Tire.....................................................5-99
Installing....................................................5-87
Removing...................................................5-84
Storing.......................................................5-96
Specications, Capacities...............................5-120
Speedometer..................................................3-32
StabiliTrak
®System.......................................... 4-6
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light................................3-40
StabiliTrak®Service Light.................................3-39
Starting the Engine.........................................2-22
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-101
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-57
Convenience Net.........................................2-59Storage Areas (cont.)
Glove Box..................................................2-57
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-58
Overhead Console.......................................2-57
Rear Floor Storage Lid.................................2-59
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-33
Sun Visors.....................................................2-15
Sunroof.........................................................2-60
T
Tachometer....................................................3-32
Taillamps
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..........................5-51
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-101
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-16
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-16
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-18
PASS-Key®III+ Operation.............................2-18
Passlock®...................................................2-17
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Time, Setting..................................................3-66
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-41
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