2009 GMC ENVOY Owner's Manual

Disconnect the jumper cables in reverse order that they
were installed. Do the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other
vehicle.
Rear Axle
When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle uid
unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an
unusual noise. A uid loss could indicate a problem.
Have it inspected and repaired.
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a
level surface.
The proper level is from 0 to 0.40 inch (0 to 10 mm)
below the bottom of the ller plug hole, located on the
rear axle.
What to Use
To determine what kind of lubricant to use, see
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
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Four-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check uid unless you
suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A
uid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected
and repaired.
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate
reading, the vehicle should
be on a level surface.If the level is below the bottom of the ller plug hole,
you will need to add some lubricant. Add enough
lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the ller
plug hole. Use care not to overtighten the plug.
What to Use
To determine what kind of lubricant to use, see
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
Front Axle
When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check front axle uid
unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an
unusual noise. A uid loss could indicate a problem.
Have it inspected and repaired.
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How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a
level surface.
If the level is below the bottom of the ller plug hole,
located on the front axle, you may need to add
some lubricant.
When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to
raise the level to 0.50 inch (12 mm) below the ller
plug hole.
When the differential is at operating temperature
(warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level to the
bottom of the ller plug hole.
What to Use
To determine what kind of lubricant to use, see
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and
should need no further adjustment.
However, if your vehicle is damaged in a crash, the
headlamp aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the
low-beam headlamps may be necessary if oncoming
drivers ash their high-beam headlamps at you
(for vertical aim).
If the headlamps need to be re-aimed, it is
recommended that you take the vehicle to your
dealer/retailer for service.
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Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 5-49.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer/retailer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow
the instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Open the hood.Hood Release on page 5-11.
2. Lift the two headlamp retaining clips.3. Pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle
to access the electrical connectors.
4. Remove the cover from the headlamp bulb.
5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the old bulb.
7. Plug the electrical connector into the new bulb using
care not to touch the glass with your ngers.
8. Turn the socket clockwise to reinstall it.
9. Reinstall the headlamp cover.
10. Push the headlamp assembly toward the vehicle.
11. Press down on the headlamp retaining clips to
secure the headlamp assembly.
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Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Follow Steps 1 through 3 underHeadlamps on
page 5-46to access the front turn signal,
sidemarker or parking lamp.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove
it from the lamp assembly.
3. Holding the socket, pull the old bulb to release it
from the socket.
4. Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks.
5. Insert the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and
turn it clockwise to secure.
6. Reinstall the headlamp assembly by lining up the
headlamp assembly with the slots in the headlamp
retaining clips.
7. Press down on the headlamp retaining clips to
secure the headlamp assembly.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and
Stoplamps
To replace a stoplamp/taillamp or turn signal bulb:
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate/Liftglass on
page 2-12.
2. Remove the
two screws from
the taillamp
assembly.
3. Pull the assembly away from the vehicle.
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4. Unclip the wiring harness (A) and remove the three
socket retaining screws (B).
5. Remove the socket plate.
6. Holding the socket, pull the bulb to straight out
release it from the socket.
7. Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks.
8. Reinstall the socket plate and three screws.
9. Reconnect the wiring harness.
10. Reinstall the taillamp assembly by lining up the
locator pins with the retainers in the body of the
vehicle.
11. Reinstall the two screws.
Back-Up Lamps
The back-up lamps are located in the rear bumper.
To replace a bulb:
1. Reach behind the rear bumper and locate the bulb
socket.
2. Turn it counterclockwise to remove from the lamp
assembly.
3. Holding the socket, pull the old bulb to release it
from the socket.
4. Push in a new bulb into the bulb socket until it
clicks.
5. Reinstall the bulb socket into the lamp assembly
and turn it clockwise to secure.
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License Plate Lamp
1. Remove the two screws holding the license plate
lamp lens.
2. Pull the lens away from the lamp assembly.
3. Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socket.
4. Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks.
5. Replace the lamp assembly lens and tighten
the screws.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up Lamps/Rear Turn Signal
Lamp, Stoplamp, and Taillamp3157
Front Sidemarker Lamps 194
Front Turn Signal Lamps 3457
License Plate Lamp W5W
High-Beam Headlamps 9005 HB3
Low-Beam Headlamps 9006 HB4
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer/retailer.
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Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear
or cracking. SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4.
Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield
when no wiper blade is installed could damage the
windshield. Any damage that occurs would not
be covered by your warranty. Do not allow the wiper
blade arm to touch the windshield.
1. To remove the old wiper blades, lift the wiper arm
until it locks into a vertical position.
A. Blade Assembly
B. Arm Assembly
C. Locking TabD. Blade Pivot
E. Hook Slot
F. Arm Hook
2. Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking
tab. Pull down on the blade assembly to release it
from the wiper arm hook.
3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The
insert has two notches at one end that are locked by
the bottom claws of the blade assembly. At the
notched end, pull the insert from the blade assembly.
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