Instrument Panel..............................................1-2
Initial Drive Information....................................1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System................1-4
Remote Vehicle Start......................................1-4
Door Locks....................................................1-5
Windows.......................................................1-6
Seat Adjustment.............................................1-6
Safety Belt....................................................1-8
Airbag On-Off Switch......................................1-8
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag...............1-9
Mirror Adjustment...........................................1-9
Steering Wheel Adjustment............................1-10
Interior Lighting............................................1-11
Exterior Lighting...........................................1-11
Windshield Wiper/Washer...............................1-12
Climate Controls...........................................1-12Vehicle Features.............................................1-13
Radio(s)......................................................1-13
Portable Audio Devices..................................1-14
Steering Wheel Controls................................1-15
Cruise Control..............................................1-15
Power Outlets..............................................1-16
Performance and Maintenance.........................1-16
StabiliTrak
®..................................................1-16
Tire Pressure Monitor....................................1-17
Engine Oil Life System..................................1-17
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)................................1-18
Driving for Better Fuel Economy.....................1-18
Roadside Assistance Program........................1-18
Section 1 In Brief
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A. Fan Control
B. Temperature Control
C. Air Delivery Mode Control
D. Rear Window Defogger
SeeClimate Control System on page 4-15. SeeRear
Heating System on page 4-18(If Equipped) orRear Air
Conditioning and Heating System on page 4-19
(If Equipped).
Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
O:Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to
increase or decrease the volume.
BAND:Press to choose between FM and AM.
f:Select radio stations. Vehicles With Air Conditioning
Radio with CD (MP3)
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©¨:Seek or scan stations.
4:Press to display additional text information related to
the current FM-RDS station or MP3 song. A choice of
additional information such as: Channel, Song, Artist, and
CAT (category) can display. Continue pressing to
highlight the desired label, or press the softkey located
under any one of the tabs and the information about that
tab displays.
For more information about these and other radio
features, seeAudio System(s) on page 4-59.
Storing a Favorite Station
Depending on which radio the vehicle has, radio
stations are stored as either favorites or presets.
For vehicles with a FAV button, a maximum of
36 stations can be stored as favorites using the
six softkeys located below the radio station frequency
tabs and by using the radio FAV button. Press FAV
to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having
six favorite stations available per page. Each page
of favorites can contain any combination of AM and FM
stations.
If the radio does not have a FAV button, up to
18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be
programmed on the six numbered buttons.
SeeRadio(s) on page 4-62.
Setting the Clock
To set the time and date for the Radio with CD (MP3):
1. Press
Hand the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY
(hour, minute, month, day, and year) displays.
2. Press the pushbutton located below any one of the
tabs that you want to change.
3. Increase or decrease the time or date, depending
on the radio, by pressing
©SEEK¨arrows,
s\REV/FWD buttons, or by turningf
clockwise or counterclockwise.
For detailed instructions on setting the clock for your
specific audio system, seeSetting the Clock on
page 4-60.
Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle may have an auxiliary input jack, located
on the audio faceplate. External devices such as iPod®,
MP3 players, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary
input jack using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack cable.
See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” underRadio(s) on
page 4-62.
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Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, these controls
are located on the right
side of the steering wheel.
w/x:Press to seek radio stations or select tracks on
a CD. Press and hold to scan radio stations.
g:Press to mute the audio system. Press again to
cancel mute.
+
e−e: Increases or decreases volume.
SRCE:Press to choose between the radio, CD, and
auxiliary input jack.
¨:Press to seek the next radio station, or the next
track or chapter while sourced to the CD.
Cruise Control
The cruise control buttons
are located on the left side
of the steering wheel.
J:On/Off.
RES+:Press to resume or accelerate speed.
SET−:Press to set or decrease speed.
[:Press to cancel cruise control without erasing the
set speed from memory.
For more information, seeCruise Control on page 4-6.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
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.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range,
try this:
•Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far
from the vehicle. Stand closer during rainy or
snowy weather.
•Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the
left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
•Check the transmitter’s battery. See “Battery
Replacement” later in this section.
•If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see
your dealer/retailer or a qualified technician for
service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions
work up to 20 m (65 feet) away from the vehicle.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 3-4.
Q(Lock):Press once to lock all doors. If enabled
through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking
lamps flash once to indicate locking has occurred.Without Remote Start
Shown, With Similar
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Sun Visors
To block out glare, swing down the sun visors. You can
also swing them to the side.
Visor Vanity Mirror
The vehicle may have visor vanity mirrors, with or
without lamps. Lift the mirror cover to turn the lamps
on, if equipped.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however,
they do not make it impossible to steal.
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
Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key®III+
(Personalized Automotive Security System)
theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key
®III+ is a passive
theft deterrent system.
The system is automatically armed when the key is
removed from the ignition.
You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system.
The security light will come on if there is a problem
with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system.
When the PASS-Key
®III+ system senses that someone
is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s
starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and
fuel will stop being delivered to the engine. Anyone
using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be
discouraged because of the high number of electrical
key codes.
If the engine does not start and the security message
comes on, the key may have a damaged transponder.
Turn the ignition off and try again.
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B (ACC/ACCESSORY):This is the position in which
you can operate things like the radio and the windshield
wipers when the engine is off.
C (ON/RUN):This position can be used to operate the
electrical accessories and to display some instrument
panel cluster warning and indicator lights. The switch
stays in this position when the engine is running.
If you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or
ON/RUN position with the engine off, the battery could
be drained. You may not be able to start the vehicle if the
battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time.
D (START):This is the position that starts the engine.
When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition
switch returns to ON/RUN for driving.
A warning tone will sound when the driver door is
opened, the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or
LOCK/OFF and the key is in the ignition.Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories can be used for up to
10 minutes after the engine is turned off:
•Audio System
•Power Windows (if equipped)
These features will work when the ignition key is in
ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned
from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, power to the radio will
continue to work 10 minutes or until the driver door is
opened. The power windows will continue to work for up
to 10 minutes or until any door is opened.
Starting the Engine
If the vehicle has the DURAMAX®Diesel engine, see
the DURAMAX®Diesel manual for more information.
To place the transmission in the proper gear:
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The
engine will not start in any other position. To restart
the engine when the vehicle is already moving,
use N (Neutral) only.
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Brake System Warning Light..........................4-28
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light.....4-29
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light.............................4-29
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................4-30
Tire Pressure Light.......................................4-30
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................4-31
Oil Pressure Gage........................................4-34
Oil Pressure Light.........................................4-35
Security Light...............................................4-35
Cruise Control Light......................................4-36
Highbeam On Light.......................................4-36
Tow/Haul Mode Light....................................4-36
Fuel Gage...................................................4-36Driver Information Center (DIC).......................4-37
DIC Operation and Displays...........................4-38
DIC Compass..............................................4-43
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................4-44
DIC Vehicle Customization.............................4-52
Audio System(s).............................................4-59
Setting the Clock..........................................4-60
Radio(s)......................................................4-62
Using an MP3..............................................4-72
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................4-76
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................4-77
Radio Reception...........................................4-77
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................4-78
Section 4 Instrument Panel
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