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StabiliTrak®
Electronic stability control system
assists with directional control of the
vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
The system turns on automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
.To turn off both traction
control and electronic
stability control, press and
hold
duntildilluminates
and the appropriate DIC
message is displayed.
See Vehicle Messages
on
page 5‑21.
.Press the button again to
turn on both systems.
For more information, see
StabiliTrak System on page 9‑53.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The Tire Pressure Monitor System
alerts you when a significant
reduction in pressure occurs in
one or more of your vehicle’s tires
by illuminating the low tire pressure
warning light on the instrument
cluster. If the warning light comes
on, stop as soon as possible and
inflate the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the tire loading
information label located on the
driver side center pillar (B pillar).
See Vehicle Load Limits
on
page 9‑27. The warning light will
remain on until the tire pressure is
corrected. You may notice during cooler
conditions that the low tire pressure
warning light will appear when the
vehicle is first started and then
turn off as you drive. This may be
an early indicator that your tire
pressures are getting low and the
tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.
The Tire Pressure Monitor System
can alert you about low tire
pressure, but it does not replace
normal monthly tire maintenance.
It is the driver
’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
on page 10‑52andTire Pressure
Monitor Operation on page 10‑53.
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The vehicle must have a working
electrical system, including
adequate battery power, for the
OnStar equipment to operate. There
are other problems OnStar cannot
control that may prevent OnStar
from providing OnStar service at
any particular time or place. Some
examples are damage to important
parts of the vehicle in a crash, hills,
tall buildings, tunnels, weather or
wireless phone network congestion.Additional OnStar Controls
The vehicle may have a button,
located on the driver side of the
instrument panel near the headlamp
controls, that can be used to interact
with OnStar.
Use this button to dial numbers into
voicemail systems or to dial phone
number extensions. See the OnStar
Owner's Guide for more information.
Your Responsibility
Increase the volume of the radio if
the OnStar advisor cannot be heard.
If the light next to the OnStar
buttons is red, the system may
not be functioning properly.
Press
Qand request a vehicle
diagnostic. If the light appears clear
(no light is appearing), your OnStar
subscription has expired and all
services have been deactivated.
Press
Qto confirm that the OnStar
equipment is active.
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2. Lift up slightly on the entiretailgate assembly.
Remove the retaining cables
from both sides of the pickup
box by pulling the clips away
from the bolt heads while
pushing the cable bracket
forward. When the larger part of
the hole on the bracket is over
the bolt, slide the bracket off of
the bolt.
3. With the tailgate partially down, lift up on the passenger's side
and pull the tailgate toward you,
then move the tailgate to the
right to release the driver's side.
Reverse the procedure to reinstall
the tailgate. Make sure it is secure. To partially lower the tailgate:
1. With the tailgate fully open, lift
up slightly on the entire tailgate
assembly.
Tailgate Partially Down
2. Remove the retaining cable from the passenger side of the pickup
box by pulling the clip away from
the bolt head while pushing the
cable bracket forward.
When the larger part of the hole
on the bracket is over the bolt,
slide the bracket off of the bolt. 3. Slide the lower end fitting onto
the front bolt. The tailgate will
now stay in the partially opened
position.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the driver side.
When closing the tailgate the
bracket cannot be in the partially
opened position. It must be
anchored on the rear bolt using
the top position on the bracket.
Swing-gate (H3)
To lock or unlock the swing‐gate,
use the power door lock switch or
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
{WARNING
Make sure the swing‐gate is
completely closed. Driving with
the swing‐gate open could injure
pedestrians or damage the
vehicle.
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To open the swing‐gate, use the
door handle to pull the swing-gate
rearward slightly so it opens
automatically.
Vehicle Security
Vehicle theft is big business,
especially in some cities. This
vehicle has theft-deterrent features,
however, they do not make it
impossible to steal.
Anti-Theft Alarm System
This vehicle has a content
theft-deterrent alarm system.
The security light is located on the
instrument panel cluster.
To arm the system:
1. Close all the doors.
2. Lock the doors with the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
The security light flashes. If the lock button on the RKE
transmitter is pressed, but a door is
open, the doors lock, the lights may
flash and the horn may sound.
Close the open door to arm the
system.
The alarm goes off if a locked door
is not opened using the RKE
transmitter, or by OnStar
®.
A pre-alarm sounds the horn at
reduced intensity for 10 seconds.
Then, the front turn signal lamps
flash for two minutes, and the horn
sounds for two minutes. The alarm
then turns off to save battery power.
Start the engine to turn off the
alarm.
The theft-deterrent system does
not activate if the doors are locked
with the key, the manual door lock,
or power door lock switch. The
system can only be activated using
the RKE transmitter, or by OnStar.
See the OnStar Owner's Guide for
additional information. The vehicle
can be started with the correct key if
the alarm has been set off.
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To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident:
.Lock the vehicle with the manual
door lock lever, the power door
lock switch, or the key, after the
doors are closed.
.Unlock the doors by pressing
the unlock button on the RKE
transmitter or by contacting
OnStar. Unlocking a door any
other way activates the alarm.
Press unlock on the RKE
transmitter, start the vehicle with
the correct key, or have OnStar
unlock the doors to turn the alarm
off. The alarm does not stop if a
door is unlocked any other way.
Testing the Alarm
To test the alarm:
1. From inside the vehicle, lock the doors with the RKE transmitter.
2. Unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door.
The pre-alarm should sound
followed by the full alarm about
10 seconds later.
3. Press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter or start the
engine to turn the alarm off.
If the alarm does not sound but the
lights flash, check to see if the horn
works. The horn fuse could be
blown. To replace the fuse, see
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
on
page 10‑39.
If the alarm does not sound or the
front turn signal lamps do not flash,
see your dealer for service.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statementon
page 13‑16for information
regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and RSS-210/211 of Industry
Canada.
Immobilizer
Operation (U.S.)
Passlock®is a passive
theft-deterrent system that enables
fuel if the vehicle is started with a
valid key. If an incorrect key is used
or the ignition lock cylinder is
tampered with, the fuel system is
disabled and the vehicle does not
start.
The security light turns off
approximately five seconds after
the engine is started. See Security
Light on page 5‑17.
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If the engine stalls and the security
light flashes, wait about 10 minutes
until the light stops flashing before
trying to restart the engine. Release
the key from START as soon as the
engine starts.
If the engine does not start after
three tries, the vehicle needs
service.
If the engine is running and the
security light comes on, the engine
restarts if you turn the engine off.
However, the Passlock system is
not working properly and must be
serviced by your dealer. The vehicle
is not protected by Passlock at this
time. See your dealer for service.In an emergency, call the Roadside
Assistance Center. See
Roadside
Service on page 13‑5.
Do not leave the key or device that
disarms or deactivates the theft
deterrent system in the vehicle.
Immobilizer Operation
(Canada)
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.
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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 10‑39. 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 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.
If the keys are lost or damaged,
only a dealer 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 for service.
3. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and
remove the key.
4. Insert the second current driver's key in the ignition and start the
engine within ten seconds of
removing the previous key. If the
engine does not start see your
dealer for service. 5. After the engine has started,
turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and
remove the key. Insert the key to
be programmed and turn it to
ON/RUN within ten seconds of
removing the previous key.
The security light turns off once
the key has been programmed.
6. Repeat the Steps 1 through 5 if additional keys are to be
programmed.
If the security light comes on
and stays on while driving, the
engine will restart if you turn it off.
However, the theft-deterrent
system is not working properly and
must be serviced by your dealer.
The vehicle is not protected by the
theft-deterrent system at this time.
In an emergency, contact Roadside
Assistance. See Roadside Service
on page 13‑5.
Do not leave the key or device that
disarms or deactivates the theft
deterrent system in the vehicle.
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Interior Mirrors
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
The vehicle has an automatic
dimming rearview mirror with a
compass and temperature display.
Vehicles with OnStar
®have
three additional control buttons
for the OnStar
®system. See your
dealer for more information about
OnStar
®and how to subscribe to it.
See the OnStar®owner guide for
more information about the services
OnStar
®provides.
z(On/Off): Press to turn the
dimming feature on or off.
The vehicle may also have a Rear
Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear
Vision Camera (RVC)
on page 9‑60for more information.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
Operation
Automatic dimming reduces the
glare from the headlamps of the
vehicle behind you. The dimming
feature comes on and the indicator
light illuminates each time the
ignition is turned to start.
Temperature Display
To adjust between Fahrenheit and
Celsius:
.Presszfor approximately
four seconds to toggle the
display from F (Fahrenheit)
to C (Celsius) to OFF. Release
the button after the display has
toggled to the next state.
The temperature display will
remain in its current state each
time the ignition goes through its
cycle.
.At start up, if the vehicle has
been off for less than two and
a half hours, and the last stored
temperature was less than
the current temperature, the
sensor will increase 1°F every
two minutes until the correct
temperature is displayed.
.If the vehicle has been off more
than two and a half hours, or
the last stored temperature
is greater than the current
temperature, the current
temperature immediately
displays.
.If the temperature is 37°F (3°C)
or lower, ICE will flash on the
temperature display. This display
will flash every two seconds for a
period of one minute.
If an abnormal temperature reading
is displayed for an extended period
of time, see your dealer. Under
certain circumstances, a delay in
updating the temperature is normal.