
Keys...............................................................3-2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System................3-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation...................................................3-3
Doors and Locks.............................................3-5
Door Locks....................................................3-5
Power Door Locks..........................................3-6
Programmable Automatic Door Locks................3-6
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab).................3-7
Lockout Protection..........................................3-7
Rear Doors (Extended Cab)..............................3-7
Tailgate........................................................3-8
Windows........................................................3-10
Manual Windows..........................................3-10
Power Windows............................................3-11
Sliding Rear Window.....................................3-12
Sun Visors...................................................3-12
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................3-13
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................3-13
Passlock
®(U.S. Only)...................................3-14
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer.............3-15
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation (Canada Only).............................3-15
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................3-16
New Vehicle Break-In....................................3-16
Ignition Positions..........................................3-17
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................3-18Starting the Engine.......................................3-18
Engine Coolant Heater..................................3-20
Automatic Transmission Operation...................3-21
Manual Transmission Operation......................3-23
Four-Wheel Drive..........................................3-25
Parking Brake..............................................3-30
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)......3-31
Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission).....3-32
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission).......3-33
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................3-33
Engine Exhaust............................................3-34
Running the Vehicle While Parked..................3-34
Mirrors...........................................................3-36
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................3-36
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror................3-36
Compass.....................................................3-37
Outside Manual Mirrors..................................3-38
Outside Power Mirrors...................................3-38
Outside Convex Mirror...................................3-39
Storage Areas................................................3-40
Glove Box...................................................3-40
Cupholders..................................................3-40
Center Console Storage.................................3-40
Assist Handles.............................................3-40
Rear Storage Area........................................3-41
Sunroof.........................................................3-42
Section 3 Features and Controls
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PASS-Key®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer
SeeRadio Frequency Statement on page 8-18for
information regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and
RSS-210/211 of Industry and Science Canada.
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer Operation
(Canada Only)
This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system.
The system is automatically armed when the key is
removed from the ignition.
The system is automatically disarmed when the key is
turned to ON/RUN.
You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system.
The security light comes on if there is a problem with
arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system.
The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer
control unit in the vehicle. Only the correct key starts
the vehicle. If the key is ever damaged, the vehicle may
not start.When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not
start and the security light comes on, there may be
a problem with the theft-deterrent system. Turn the
ignition off and try again.
If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to
be undamaged, try another ignition key. Check the
fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 6-111.
If the engine still does not start with the other key, the
vehicle needs service. If the vehicle does start, the
first key may be faulty. See your dealer/retailer who can
service the theft-deterrent system and have a new
key made.
It is possible for the theft-deterrent system decoder to
learn the transponder value of a new or replacement
key. Up to 10 keys can be programmed for the vehicle.
The following procedure is for programming additional
keys only.
Canadian Owners:If the keys are lost or damaged,
only a dealer/retailer can service the theft-deterrent
system to have new ones made. Two current driver’s
keys are required to program additional keys.
To program a new key:
1. Verify that the new key has PK3+ stamped on it.
2. Insert the current driver’s key in the ignition
and start the engine. If the engine does not start
see your dealer/retailer for service.
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Door
Locks.......................................................... 3-5
Power Locks................................................ 3-6
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 3-6
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 3-7
Rear Doors.................................................. 3-7
DOORS.........................................................4-38
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................4-33
DIC Operation and Displays..........................4-33
DIC Warnings and Messages........................4-37
Driving
At Night.....................................................5-25
Before a Long Trip......................................5-27
Defensive..................................................... 5-2
Drunk.......................................................... 5-2
Highway Hypnosis.......................................5-27
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................5-28
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................5-26
Loss of Control...........................................5-12
Off-Road ....................................................5-13
Off-Road Recovery......................................5-11
Recovery Hooks..........................................5-32
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................5-32
Winter........................................................5-29
Driving Across an Incline..................................5-22
Driving Downhill..............................................5-21Driving for Better Fuel Economy.......................1-19
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice...................5-23
Driving in Water..............................................5-24
Driving On Grades..........................................5-58
Driving on Hills...............................................5-17
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................5-29
Driving Uphill..................................................5-18
Driving with a Trailer.......................................5-56
E
EDR .............................................................8-16
Electrical Equipment, Add-On..........................6-111
Electrical System
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................6-112
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................6-111
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................6-111
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................3-15
Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................3-15
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs.................................4-31
ENG (Engine) HOT.........................................4-38
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O
Odometer......................................................4-20
Trip ...........................................................4-20
Off-Road .......................................................5-13
Driving.......................................................5-13
Recovery....................................................5-11
OIL ...............................................................4-39
Oil
Engine.......................................................6-15
Engine Oil Life System.................................6-18
Pressure Light.............................................4-31
Older Children, Restraints................................2-35
Online Owner Center........................................ 8-5
Online Owner Center
(U.S.) — www.gmownercenter.com/gmc............ 8-5
OnStar, Privacy..............................................8-18
Other Rainy Weather Tips................................5-26
Outlet Adjustment............................................4-18
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................4-15
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................3-39
Manual Mirrors............................................3-38
Power Mirrors.............................................3-38
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 7-8
Owner Information...........................................8-15
Owners, Canadian.............................................. iii
P
Paint, Damage..............................................6-109
Park
Shifting Into................................................3-31
Shifting Out of............................................3-32
PARK BRK (Brake).........................................4-39
Parking
Brake........................................................3-30
Over Things That Burn.................................3-33
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
P (Park) Mechanism Check............................. 7-9
Parking on Hills..............................................5-58
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................3-33
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................4-23
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light...............4-21
Passenger Sensing System..............................2-73
Passing.................................................5-11, 5-57
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer...............3-15
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation...................................................3-15
Passlock
®......................................................3-14
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 6-4
Personalization Features..................................4-34
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab....................5-40
Playing a CD (Radio with Single CD Player).......4-52
Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R Disc......................4-55
Playing the Radio...........................................4-45
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Spare Tire....................................................6-101
Installing....................................................6-85
Removing...................................................6-81
Storing.......................................................6-96
Specifications and Capacities..........................6-118
Speedometer..................................................4-20
STAB (Stability) SYS (System) OFF..................4-41
StabiliTrak
®System.......................................... 5-6
StabiliTrak®/TCS Warning Light.........................4-26
Stalling on an Incline.......................................5-23
Starter Switch Check........................................ 7-8
Starting the Engine.........................................3-18
Steering.......................................................... 5-9
Steering in Emergencies..................................5-10
Steering Tips................................................... 5-9
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 4-3
Storage Areas
Center Console...........................................3-40
Cupholders.................................................3-40
Glove Box..................................................3-40
Rear ..........................................................3-41
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................5-31
Sun Visors.....................................................3-12
Sunroof.........................................................3-42
T
Tachometer....................................................4-20
Tailgate........................................................... 3-8
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....6-53
Temperature Display........................................3-37
Temperature – A, B, C....................................6-76
Testing the Alarm............................................3-14
Text Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 8-6
Theft-Deterrent Feature....................................4-61
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................3-13
Content Theft-Deterrent................................3-13
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............3-15
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................3-15
Passlock
®...................................................3-14
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 4-3
Time, Setting..................................................4-43
Tire Size.......................................................6-60
Tires.............................................................6-57
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning...............................................6-108
Buying New Tires........................................6-73
Chains.......................................................6-78
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