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CAUTION (Continued)
To maximize safety when towing
a trailer:
Have the exhaust system
inspected for leaks and make
necessary repairs before
starting a trip.
Never drive with the liftgate,
trunk/hatch, or rear-most
window open.
Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
Adjust the Climate Control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air and
set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See Climate
Control System in the Index.
For more information about
carbon monoxide, seeEngine
Exhaust on page 2-28.Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. Get to know
the rig before setting out for the open
road. Get acquainted with the feel of
handling and braking with the added
weight of the trailer. And always keep
in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now longer and not as
responsive as the vehicle is by itself.
Before starting, check all trailer
hitch parts and attachments, safety
chains, electrical connectors, lamps,
tires and mirror adjustments. If the
trailer has electric brakes, start the
vehicle and trailer moving and then
apply the trailer brake controller by
hand to be sure the brakes are
working. This checks the electrical
connection at the same time.
During the trip, check occasionally
to be sure that the load is secure,
and that the lamps and any
trailer brakes are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when
driving the vehicle without a trailer.
This can help to avoid situations that
require heavy braking and sudden
turns.
Passing
More passing distance is needed
when towing a trailer. Because the
rig is longer, it is necessary to go
much farther beyond the passed
vehicle before returning to the lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
with one hand. Then, to move the
trailer to the left, move that hand to
the left. To move the trailer to the
right, move your hand to the right.
Always back up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
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1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the two screws holding
in the taillamp assembly.
3. Slide the taillamp assembly
rearward and away from the
vehicle.
4. Turn the bulb socket being
replaced counterclockwise
to disconnect it.
5. Pull the bulb out of the bulb
socket.
6. Push the new bulb into the bulb
socket.
7. Reverse Steps 2 through 4 to
reinstall the taillamp assembly.License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Remove the two screws holding
each of the license plate lamps
to the fascia.
2. Turn and pull the license plate
lamp forward through the
fascia opening.
3. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and pull the
bulb straight out of the socket.4. Push the new bulb into the bulb
socket and turn it clockwise to
lock it into place.
5. Push and turn the license plate
back through the fascia opening.
6. Reinstall the two screws holding
the license plate lamps to the
fascia.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb
Number
Back-up Lamp 3156
Front Turn
Signal/Parking3157K
Headlamps
High-beam9005 or
HB3
Low-beam/DRL9006 or
HB4
Rear Turn Signal,
Stoplamp and
Taillamp3057
For replacement bulbs not listed
here, contact your dealer/retailer.
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Removing the Spare Tire
and Tools
To access the spare tire:
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Push the levers on the load oor.3. Lift the load oor and hang the
hook to the tailgate opening.
4. Remove the tire protector foam.5. Remove the wheel retainer bolt
holding down the spare tire by
turning it counterclockwise.
6. Remove the compact spare tire.
SeeCompact Spare Tire on
page 5-71for more information.
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The tools are located between the
compact spare tire and the
liftgate. To access the tools:
A. Tool Bag
B. Wing-bolt
C. Jack
1. Remove the wing-bolt (B) from
the jack.
2. Remove the jack (C) and tool
bag (A).3. Remove the straps holding the
bag containing the wheel wrench
and extension jack handle.
Remove the wheel wrench and
extension jack handle from
the bag.
The tools you will be using include:
A. Tool Bag
B. Jack
C. Wheel Wrench
D. Extension Jack HandleRemoving the Flat Tire
and Installing the
Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before
proceeding. SeeChanging a Flat
Tire on page 5-64for more
information.
2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen
all the wheel nuts. Do not remove
them yet.
3. Attach the wheel wrench to the
jack bolt head and rotate the
wheel wrench clockwise to raise
the lift head a little.
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UsageFluid/Lubricant
Transfer Case and Carrier Assembly - Differential SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677,
in Canada 89021678) meeting GM Specication 9986115.
Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (Saturn Part No. 21038869 or
GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood, Liftgate Door, and Rear Folding Seat Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Sunroof Track Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (Saturn Part No. 21038869 or
GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770,
in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887).
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Audio System (cont.)
Setting the Clock..............3-65
XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System............3-93
Audio System(s)..................3-67
Audio Systems
Radio Reception...............3-92
Theft-Deterrent Feature......3-91
Automatic Climate Control
System...........................3-20
Automatic Door Lock.............. 2-8
Automatic Door Unlock........... 2-8
Automatic Headlamp
System...........................3-13
Automatic Transmission
Fluid...............................5-18
Operation................2-19, 2-22
B
Battery...............................5-30
Electric Power
Management.................3-15
Run-Down Protection.........3-16
Belt Routing, Engine.............6-16
Bluetooth
®..........................3-81
Brake
Emergencies...................... 4-6
Brake Fluid.........................5-28Brakes...............................5-28
Antilock............................. 4-6
Parking...........................2-24
System Warning Light.......3-31
Braking................................ 4-5
Braking in Emergencies.......... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle..........2-15
Bulb Replacement................5-41
Fog Lamp ........................3-14
Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps..............5-40
Halogen Bulbs..................5-39
Headlamp Aiming..............5-36
Headlamps......................5-39
License Plate Lamps.........5-41
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps and Back-up
Lamps .........................5-40
Buying New Tires.................5-58
C
Calibration..........................3-47
California
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements................. 5-4
California Fuel....................... 5-6
California Proposition 65
Warning............................ 5-4Camera, Rear Vision............2-31
Canadian Owners..................... ii
Capacities and
Specications...................5-86
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust................2-28
Liftgate............................. 2-9
Winter Driving..................4-25
Care of
Safety Belts.....................5-74
Cargo
Tie Downs .......................2-44
Cargo Cover.......................2-44
Cargo Management System . . . 2-44
CD, MP3 ............................3-75
Center Console Storage........2-42
Chains, Tire........................5-62
Charging System Light..........3-31
Check
Engine Lamp...................3-35
Checking Things Under
the Hood .........................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting........5-78
Child Restraints
Infants and Young
Children.......................1-26
Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children.......1-31
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Highway Hypnosis................4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads.......4-24
Hood
Checking Things Under.....5-10
Release..........................5-11
Horn .................................... 3-5
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly..........................1-14
I
Ignition Positions..................2-16
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints........................1-26
Ination - Tire Pressure.........5-49
Instrument Panel
Brightness.......................3-14
Cluster............................3-27
Overview........................... 3-4
Storage Area....................2-42
Introduction........................... 6-1
J
Jump Starting......................5-31
K
Keyless Entry, Remote
Operation.......................... 2-4
Keyless Entry System............ 2-3
Keys.................................... 2-2
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall..........5-44
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator.........3-35
Lamps
Daytime Running (DRL).....3-13
Dome .............................3-14
Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps..............5-40
License Plate...................5-41
Reading..........................3-15
Lap-Shoulder Belt................1-19
LATCH System for Child
Restraints........................1-31
Liftgate
Carbon Monoxide............... 2-9
Lighting
Entry..............................3-14Lights
Airbag Readiness.............3-29
All-Wheel Drive Disabled....3-40
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning..............3-32
Brake System Warning......3-31
Change Engine Oil...........3-38
Charging System..............3-31
Cruise Control..................3-38
Daytime Running Lamps
Indicator.......................3-39
Door Ajar.........................3-40
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning.....3-34
Exterior Lamps.................3-12
Flash-to-Pass..................... 3-7
Fog Lamp ........................3-38
Gate Ajar.........................3-40
Highbeam On...................3-39
High/Low Beam Changer..... 3-7
Low Fuel Warning.............3-41
Low Washer Fluid
Warning.......................3-40
Oil Pressure.....................3-37
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator.......................3-30
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