2009 GMC ENVOY tow

If the vehicle has a trailer towing option with added
wiring for the trailer lamps, a turn signal asher is used.
With this asher installed, the signal indicator ashes
even if a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front
and rear turn signal lamps regularly to make sure
they are working.
Turn Signal On Chime
A chime sounds if the turn signal has been on 3/4 of a
mile (1.2 km). Move the turn signal lever to off.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low to high beam,
push the lever toward the instrument panel. To return to
low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever
toward you. Then release it.
When the high beams are
on, this indicator light on
the instrument panel
cluster will also be on.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets high-beam headlamps be used to
signal to a driver in front of you that you want to pass.
It works even if the headlamps are in the automatic
position.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, then
release it.
If the headlamps are in the automatic position or on low
beam, the high-beam headlamps turn on. They will stay
on as long as the lever is held toward you. The high-beam
indicator on the instrument panel cluster comes on.
Release the lever to return to normal operation.
Windshield Wipers
8(Mist):Turn the band to mist, for a single wiping
cycle. Hold it there until the wipers start, then release it.
The wipers will stop after one wipe. Hold the band on
mist longer if more wipe cycles are needed.
9(Off):Turns the wipers off.
N(Windshield Wipers):Turn the band to control the
windshield wipers.
6: Turn the band to set the wiper speed for a long or
short delay between wipes. The closer to the top of the
lever, the shorter the delay time.
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Driver’s Side Temperature Lever:Raise or lower the
lever to increase or decrease the temperature on
the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Passenger Side Temperature Lever:Raise or lower
the lever to increase or decrease the temperature on the
passenger side of the vehicle. This right lever also
adjusts the temperature to the rear seat outlets.
When the temperature outside is 0°F (-18°C) or lower,
use the engine coolant heater, if the vehicle has one,
to provide warmer air faster to the vehicle.
9(Fan Control):Turn clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the fan speed. If the knob
is in off mode, outside air still enters the vehicle, and is
directed based on the position of the air delivery
mode knob. The temperature can still be adjusted using
the temperature knob.
Air Delivery Mode Control:Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to change the airow direction inside
the vehicle.To change the current mode, select one of the following:
H(Vent):Air is directed to the instrument panel
outlets.
)(Bi-Level):Air is divided between the instrument
panel and oor outlets. Some air is directed toward the
windshield and the side window outlets. Cooler air is
directed to the upper vents and warmer air to the oor
outlets.
6(Floor):Air is directed to the oor outlets, with
some air directed to the windshield and the side window
outlets. The recirculation button cannot be selected
while in oor mode.
-(Defog):This mode clears the windows of fog or
moisture. Air is directed to the oor, windshield and side
window outlets. The recirculation button cannot be
selected while in defog mode.
1(Defrost):This mode clears the windows of fog or
frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield
and the side window outlets, with some air directed to
the oor outlets. The air conditioning compressor
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2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature.
To nd your comfort setting, start with a 72°F (22°C)
temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes
for the system to adjust. Turn the driver or
passenger side temperature knob to adjust the
temperature setting as necessary. If a temperature
setting of 60°F (15°C) is chosen, the system will
remain at the maximum cooling setting. If a
temperature setting of 90°F (32°C) is chosen, the
system remains at the maximum heat setting.
Choosing either maximum setting may not cause
the vehicle to heat or cool any faster.
Manual Operation
9(Off):Press to turn off the entire climate control
system. Outside air still enters the vehicle, and will be
directed to the oor. The system turns on by pressing
either AUTO, air delivery mode, fan control, or by
adjusting either temperature knob.
Driver’s Side Temperature Knob:Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the
temperature on the driver side of the vehicle.
The display will show the temperature setting decreasing
or increasing and an arrow pointing toward the driver.
This knob can also adjust the passenger side
temperature setting if the two are linked.Passenger Side Temperature Knob:Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the
temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle.
The display will show the temperature setting
decreasing or increasing and an arrow pointing toward
the passenger. The passenger temperature setting
can be set to match and link to the driver’s temperature
setting by pressing and holding the AUTO button
for three seconds. When adjusting the driver side
temperature setting, the passenger side temperature
setting will follow and both arrows will appear on
the display. The passenger side temperature setting
also resets and re-links to the driver side temperature
setting if the vehicle has been off for more than
three hours.
w9x(Fan Control):Press the arrows to increase
or decrease the fan speed. The display shows the
selected fan speed and the driver side temperature
setting for ve seconds.
C(Air Delivery Mode Control):Press to change the
direction of the airow in the vehicle. The air delivery
modes will appear on the display as it is being adjusted.
The display shows the selected air delivery mode and
the driver temperature setting for ve seconds.
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To change the current air delivery mode, select one of
the following:
H(Vent):Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):Air is divided between the instrument
panel and oor outlets. Some air is directed toward the
windshield and side window outlets. Cooler air is
directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the oor
outlets.
6(Floor):Air is directed to the oor outlets. Some air
also comes out of the defroster and side window
outlets. The recirculation button cannot be selected in
oor mode.
-(Defog):This mode clears the windows of fog or
moisture. Air is directed to the oor and windshield
outlets.
0(Front Defrost):Press the front defrost button to
clear the windows of fog or frost more quickly. The
system automatically controls the fan speed if defrost is
selected from AUTO mode. If the outside temperature
is 40°F (4°C) or warmer, the air conditioning compressor
runs automatically to help dehumidify the air and dry
the windshield.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
#A/C (Air Conditioning):Press to turn the air
conditioning system on or off. When the system is on,
the system automatically begins to cool and dehumidify
the air inside of the vehicle. The air conditioning
symbol appears on the display when the air conditioning
is on and turns off when the air conditioning is off.
If the air conditioning is turned off while in front defrost
or defog mode, the air conditioning symbol turns off,
however, the A/C compressor remains on to help
de-humidify the air inside the vehicle. If one of the other
modes is selected, the compressor will then turn the
A/C off until it is selected again or the AUTO button is
pressed.
To avoid fogging the inside glass on rainy and humid
days at a temperature above freezing, press the
air conditioning button to run the A/C compressor.
Also it is best to avoid the use of the recirculation mode
except when maximum air conditioning performance
is needed or for short times to avoid exterior odors.
You may notice a slight change in engine performance
when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and
turns on again. This is normal.
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Brake System Warning Light
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
will come on when you set your parking brake. The light
will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully.
If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it
means your vehicle has a brake problem. A chime may
also sound when the light comes on.
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into
two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can
still work and stop you. For good braking, though,
you need both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake
problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.This light should come on briey when you turn the
ignition key to ON/RUN. If it does not come on then,
have it xed so it will be ready to warn you if there is
a problem.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the
road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal
is harder to push or the pedal may go closer to the
oor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on,
have the vehicle towed for service. SeeTowing
Your Vehicle on page 4-38.
{CAUTION:
The brake system might not be working properly if
the brake system warning light is on. Driving with
the brake system warning light on can lead to a
crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has
been pulled off the road and carefully stopped,
have the vehicle towed for service.
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This light comes on during a malfunction in one of
two ways:
Light Flashing:A misre condition has been detected.
A misre increases vehicle emissions and could
damage the emission control system on the vehicle.
Diagnosis and service might be required.
To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle:
Reduce vehicle speed.
Avoid hard accelerations.
Avoid steep uphill grades.
If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being
hauled as soon as it is possible.
If the light continues to ash, when it is safe to do so,
stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle.
Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart
the engine. If the light is still ashing, follow the previous
steps and see your dealer/retailer for service as soon
as possible.Light On Steady:An emission control system
malfunction has been detected on the vehicle.
Diagnosis and service might be required.
An emission system malfunction might be corrected by
doing the following:
Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. SeeFilling
the Tank on page 5-8. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been left off or
improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap
allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few
driving trips with the cap properly installed should
turn the light off.
If the vehicle has been driven through a deep
puddle of water, the vehicle’s electrical system
might be wet. The condition is usually corrected
when the electrical system dries out. A few driving
trips should turn the light off.
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Setting the Tone
(Bass/Midrange/Treble)
AUDIO:Press and turn to adjust the Tone.
1. Push and release until BASS, MID (midrange)
(without Bose
®), or TREB (treble) displays.
2. Turn to increase or to decrease the tone.
The display shows the bass, midrange (without Bose
®),
or treble level. If a station is weak or has static,
decrease the treble.
To adjust the bass, midrange (without Bose
®), or treble
to the middle position while it is displayed, push and
hold AUDIO. The radio produces one beep and adjusts
the display level to the middle position.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle
position, push and hold AUDIO when no tone or speaker
controls displays. ALL CENTERED displays and a
beep is heard.
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization):Press to select
customized equalization settings designed for
country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical.To return the bass and treble to the manual mode, push
and release this button until CUSTOM displays.
The radio saves separate AUTO EQ settings for each
preset and source.
If the radio has the Bose
®audio system, the equalization
settings are either CUSTOM or TALK.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
AUDIO:Press and turn to adjust the speakers.
To adjust the balance between the right and the left
speakers:
1. Push and release until BAL (balance) displays.
2. Turn to move the sound toward the right or the left
speakers.
To adjust the fade between the front and rear speakers:
1. Push and release this knob until FADE or FAD
displays.
2. Turn to move the sound toward the front or the
rear speakers.
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Problem Recommended Action
Sometimes the wireless
headphone audio cuts out
or buzzes.Check for obstructions,
low batteries, reception
range, and interference
from cellular telephone
towers or by using a
cellular telephone in
the vehicle.
Check that the
headphones are facing
the front of the vehicle.
I lost the remote and/or
the headphones.See your dealer/retailer
for assistance.
The DVD is playing, but
there is no picture or
sound.Check that the DVD
player is in DVD mode.
The audio/video skips
or jumps.The DVD or CD could be
dirty, scratched, or
damaged.
The audio from the
radio for the Radio with
Six-Disc CD and XM™
has taken over the audio
from the DVD or CD
when using the wired
headphones.The RSE is working
correctly.
Use the wireless
headphones or have the
front seat passengers
listen to another audio
source.DVD Messages
The following errors can display on the video screen:
Disc Format Error:This message displays if a disc is
inserted upside down, if the disc is not readable, or
if the format is not compatible with the DVD player.
Load/Eject Error:This message displays if the disc is
not properly loaded or ejected.
Disc Play Error:This message displays if the DVD
player cannot play the disc. Scratched or damaged discs
cause this error.
Region Code Error:This message displays if the
region code of the DVD is not compatible with the region
code of the DVD player.
No Disc:This message displays if any of the buttons
on the DVD faceplate or remote control are pressed and
no disc is present in the DVD player.
DVD Distortion
There can be an experience with audio distortion in the
wireless headphones when operating cellular phones,
scanners, CB radios, Global Positioning Systems (GPS)*,
two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies.
It might be necessary to turn off the DVD player when
operating one of these devices in or near the vehicle.
* Excludes the OnStar
®System.
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