Additional Factors Affecting System
Operation
Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the
seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which
helps the passenger sensing system maintain the
passenger airbag status. See “Safety Belts” and “Child
Restraints” in the Index for additional information
about the importance of proper restraint use.
If the shoulder portion of the belt is pulled out all the
way, the child restraint locking feature will be engaged.
This may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing
system to turn the airbag off for some adult size
occupants. If this happens, let the belt go back all the
way and start again.
A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or
cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers,
seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the
passenger sensing system operates. We recommendthat you not use seat covers or other aftermarket
equipment except when approved by GM for your speci c
vehicle. SeeAdding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 1-96for more information about
modi cations that can affect how the system operates.
The on indicator may be lit if an object, such as a
briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other
electronic device, is put on an unoccupied seat.
If this is not desired remove the object from the seat.
{CAUTION:
Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or
between the passenger seat cushion and seatback
may interfere with the proper operation of the
passenger sensing system.
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Power Windows
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is
dangerous for many reasons, children or others
could be badly injured or even killed. They could
operate the power windows or other controls or
even make the vehicle move. The windows will
function and they could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children.
When there are children in the rear seat use the
window lockout button to prevent unintentional
operation of the windows.The power window
controls are located on
each of the side doors.
The driver’s door also has switches that control the
passenger and rear windows. The power windows work
when the ignition has been turned to
ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-26.
Press the switch to lower the window.
Pull up on the front edge of the switch to raise the
window.Driver’s Side shown
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Notice:Overloading your vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not overload your vehicle.
The label will help you decide how much cargo
and installed equipment your truck can carry.
Using heavier suspension components to
get added durability might not change your weight
ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load your
vehicle the right way.
If you put things inside your vehicle — like
suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they
go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or
turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep
going.
{CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
Put things in the cargo area of your
vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like
suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some
of them are above the tops of the seats.
Do not leave an unsecured child restraint
in your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Do not leave a seat folded down unless
you need to.
There is also important loading information for
off-road driving in this manual. See “Loading Your
Vehicle for Off-Road Driving” underOff-Road
Driving on page 4-12.
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Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-61
Infants and Young Children...........................1-57
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children..................................................1-66
Older Children.............................................1-54
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position...................................1-73
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Front Seat Position........................1-77
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-78
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-64
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-21
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-113
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-111
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-109
Finish Care...............................................5-112
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces...............................................5-110
Interior.....................................................5-108
Leather....................................................5-110
Tires........................................................5-114
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-114
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-111
Weatherstrips............................................5-111
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-112
Climate Control System...................................3-22
Dual Automatic............................................3-25Climate Control System (cont.)
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-31
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System...................................................3-31
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System, Electronic....................................3-33
Clock, Setting.................................................3-84
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Compass.......................................................3-61
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-21
Control of a Vehicle
.......................................... 4-3
Coolant
Engine.......................................................5-29
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-43
Cooled Seats................................................... 1-8
Cooling System..............................................5-28
Cruise Control................................................3-12
Cruise Control Light........................................3-49
Cupholders....................................................2-74
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation................................7-10
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........................................7-15
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..............................7-15
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Lights
Exterior Lamps............................................3-14
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-16
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-33
Locking Rear Axle............................................ 4-9
Lockout Protection..........................................2-12
Locks
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Door ..........................................................2-10
Lockout Protection.......................................2-12
Power Door ................................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-11
Loss of Control...............................................4-11
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-51
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.............1-66
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-75
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-6
Power Controls............................................. 1-6
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-10
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-11Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-8
Maintenance Record....................................6-17
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-15
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services.........................6-10
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-13
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............................3-44
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-6
Manual Seats................................................... 1-4
Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals...................... 1-8
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-64
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-48
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-48
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-51
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-52
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-52
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-49
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors....................2-50
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-50
Outside Towing Mirrors.................................2-49
Park Tilt.....................................................2-51
MP3 ..................................................3-102, 3-107
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-5
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-94
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-89
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-60
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-15
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-15
General Motors...........................................7-15
United States Government............................7-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-98
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-99
Retained Accessory Power...............................2-26
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-7
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-32
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-16
Running the Vehicle While Parked.....................2-47
S
Safety Belt Reminders.....................................3-36
Safety Belts
Care of ....................................................5-110
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-37
Lap Belt.....................................................1-52
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-45
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-53Safety Belts (cont.)
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-52
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-32
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iv
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
60/40 Split Bench Seat.................................1-14
Bucket Seats, Rear......................................1-20
Center Seat................................................1-13
Heated and Cooled Seats.............................. 1-8
Heated Seats............................................... 1-7
Heated Seats - Rear....................................1-13
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-6
Memory, Mirrors and Pedals........................... 1-8
Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-6
Power Seats................................................. 1-5
Reclining Seatbacks.....................................1-10
Third Row Seat...........................................1-27
Secondary Latch System................................5-100
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position............................1-77
Rear Seat Position......................................1-73
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-78
Security Light.................................................3-48
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modi cations......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements............................................ 5-4
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