In Brief 1-17
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.
2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows
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.
Infotainment System 7-11
Loading and Ejecting CDs
Single CD Radio
To load a CD:
.To Insert a CD with the ignition
on, insert the CD partway into
the slot, label side up, until the
player pulls the CD in. The CD
begins playing automatically.
.To insert a CD with the ignition
off, press the
Z(Eject) button
or the DISP knob first.
The CD symbol displays when a CD
is inserted, and the track number
displays just before the track starts
to play.
Z(Eject): Press to eject a CD.
Eject can be used with either the
ignition or radio off.
Six-Disc CD Radio
To load CDs:
LOAD: Press to load CDs into the
CD player. To insert one CD:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Press and release the LOAD
button.
3. Wait for the indicator light to turn green.
4. Insert the CD partway into the slot, label side up, until the
player pulls the CD in. The CD
begins playing automatically.
To insert multiple CDs:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Press and hold the LOAD button for two seconds. The radio
beeps once, the indicator light
flashes, and MULTI LOAD #
displays.
3. Load a CD once INSERT CD # displays and the light stops
flashing and turns green. Insert
the CD partway into the slot,
label side up, until the player
pulls the CD in.
4. Repeat step 3 to load the remaining CDs. To load more than one CD but
less than six, complete Steps 1
through 3. When finished loading
CDs, press the LOAD button to
cancel the loading function. The
last CD loaded begins playing
automatically.
Z(Eject):
Press to eject CD(s).
Press and release
Zto eject the
CD that is currently playing.
To eject multiple CDs:
1. Press and hold
Zfor
five seconds. A beep sounds
and the indicator light begins to
flash and EJECT ALL displays.
2. Remove the CD when REMOVE CD # displays and the light
stops flashing.
Once the CD is removed, the
indicator light begins flashing
again and another CD ejects.
To stop ejecting the CDs,
press LOAD or
Z.
9-42 Driving and Operating
It features an electronic shift
position indicator within the
instrument cluster.
There are several different positions
for the shift lever.
P (Park):This position locks the
rear wheels. It is the best position
to use when you start the engine
because the vehicle cannot move
easily.
{WARNING
It is dangerous to get out of the
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when
the engine is running unless you
have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure the
vehicle will not move, even when
you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and
move the shift lever to P (Park).
See Shifting Into Park
on
page 9‑37
. If you are pulling a
trailer, see Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips on page 9‑70. Make sure the shift lever is fully in
P (Park) before starting the engine.
The vehicle has an automatic
transmission shift lock control
system. You must fully apply the
regular brakes first and then press
the shift lever button before you can
shift from P (Park) when the ignition
key is in ON/RUN. If you cannot
shift out of P (Park), ease pressure
on the shift lever and push the shift
lever all the way into P (Park) as
you maintain brake application.
Then press the shift lever button
and move the shift lever into
another gear. See
Shifting Out of
Park on page 9‑38.
R (Reverse): Use this gear to
back up.
Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse)
while the vehicle is moving
forward could damage the
transmission. The repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only
after the vehicle is stopped.
9-46 Driving and Operating
Shift Speeds
{WARNING
If you skip a gear when you
downshift, you could lose control
of the vehicle. You could injure
yourself or others. Do not shift
down more than one gear at a
time when you downshift.
Hill Start Assist
H3 and H3T vehicles have a Hill
Start Assist feature, which may be
useful when stopped on a grade.
SeeBraking
on page 9‑3for more
information.
Drive Systems
Four-Wheel Drive
Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive sends
engine power to all four wheels for
extra traction. To get the most out of
Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive, you
must be familiar with its operation.
Transfer Case Buttons
The transfer case buttons are
located to the right of the instrument
panel cluster. Use these switches
to shift into and out of the different
Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive modes. 4
m(Four-Wheel High):
This
setting is used for driving in most
street and highway situations. You
can also use this setting for light or
variable off-road conditions.
N (Neutral): Shift the transfer case
to Neutral only when towing the
vehicle. See Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips
on page 9‑70for
more information.
Notice: Driving on pavement
in Four-Wheel High Lock or
Four Wheel Low Lock for
extended periods may cause
premature wear on the vehicle
powertrain and tires. Do not
drive in Four-Wheel High Lock
or Four-Wheel Low Lock on
pavement for extended periods.
4
m Q(Four-Wheel-High Lock):
Use this setting when you need
extra traction in most off-road
situations such as sand, mud,
snow or level, rocky trails.
9-48 Driving and Operating
If the Four-Wheel-Low Lock button
is pressed when the vehicle is in
gear and/or moving too fast, the
Four-Wheel-Low Lock indicator light
will flash for 15 seconds and not
complete the shift.
Shifting Out of
Four-Wheel-Low Lock
Notice:Shifting the transmission
into gear before the indicator
light stops flashing could cause
damage to the transfer case.
Always wait until the indicator
light stops flashing before putting
the transmission back in gear.
To shift out of Four-Wheel-Low
Lock, the vehicle must be stopped
or moving less than 5 km/h (3 mph)
with the transmission in N (Neutral)
and the ignition in ON/RUN. The
preferred method for shifting out of
Four-Wheel-Low Lock is to have
the vehicle moving 1.6 to 3.2 km/h
(1 to 2 mph). Press and release
the Four-Wheel High or
Four-Wheel-High Lock button. If the vehicle has a manual
transmission, the clutch pedal
must be pressed to the floor while
you press the Four-Wheel High
or Four-Wheel-High Lock button,
or the shift will not be completed.
You must wait for the Four-Wheel
High or Four-Wheel-High Lock
indicator light to stop flashing
and remain lit before shifting the
transmission into gear.
It is normal for the vehicle to have
engagement noise and bump when
shifting between Four-Wheel Low
and Four-Wheel High ranges or
from Neutral.
If the Four-Wheel High or
Four-Wheel-High Lock button is
pressed when the vehicle is in
gear and/or moving too fast,
the Four-Wheel High or
Four-Wheel-High Lock indicator
light will flash for 15 seconds
but will not complete the shift.
Shifting Into Neutral
To shift the transfer case to Neutral:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Start the vehicle.
3. Put the transmission in
N (Neutral). If the vehicle has a
manual transmission, press and
hold the clutch pedal down while
you perform Steps 5 through 9.
4. Shift the transfer case to Four-Wheel High.
{WARNING
Shifting an all-wheel-drive
vehicle's transfer case into
Neutral can cause the vehicle
to roll even if the automatic
transmission is in P (Park) or the
manual transmission is in any
gear. You or others could be
injured. Make sure the parking
brake is firmly set before you shift
the transfer case to Neutral.
Driving and Operating 9-49
5. Simultaneously press andhold the Four-Wheel High and
Four-Wheel-Low Lock buttons
for 10 seconds. The Neutral light
will come on when the transfer
case shift to Neutral is complete.
6. Press and hold the regular brake pedal and shift the transmission
to R (Reverse), then shift the
transmission to D (Drive) for
an automatic transmission,
or 1 (First) for vehicles have a
manual transmission and then
let out the clutch. This is to
ensure the transfer case is in
Neutral. If not, repeat this
procedure starting at Step 3.
7. Turn the engine off. 8. Place the transmission shift
lever in P (Park) for an automatic
transmission, or 1 (First) for
vehicles that have a manual
transmission.
9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
Shifting Out of Neutral
To shift out of Neutral:
1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal.
2. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral) for an automatic
transmission, or press the clutch
pedal for vehicles that have a
manual transmission. Then turn
the ignition to ON/RUN but do
not start the engine. 3. Press the button for the
desired transfer case shift
position (Four-Wheel High,
Four-Wheel-High Lock or
Four-Wheel-Low Lock).
After the transfer case has
shifted out of Neutral the light
will go out.
4. Release the parking brake.
Notice: Shifting the transmission
into gear before the indicator
light stops flashing could cause
damage to the transfer case.
Always wait until the indicator
light stops flashing before putting
the transmission back in gear.
5. You may start the engine and shift the transmission to the
desired position.