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Driving and Operating 155
Driving Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 230
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Driving Information
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms
and can take your focus from the
task of driving. Exercise good
judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local
governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep
your eyes on the road, keep your
hands on the steering wheel, and
focus your attention on driving.
. Do not use a phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.
. Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on phones or other
electronic devices. .
Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential
distractions.
. Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings.
Program all trip information into
any navigation device prior to
driving.
. Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.
. Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.
. Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.
. Avoid stressful conversations
while driving, whether with a
passenger or on a cell phone.

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FusesUsage
F13 OnStar/HVAC
F14 Radio/Infotainment
F15 RAP accessory relay control/Shifter control/
Shifter solenoid/Wiper
relay control/Washer
pump relay control/
Rear defog relay
control
F16 Communication gateway module
F17 Left rear side marker/ Right front turn lamp/
Left rear stop lamp/
Left front turn lamp/
Right rear stop lamp
F18 Airbag/Sensing and diagnostic module/
Automatic occupant
sensing module
F19 –
F20 Amplifier
F21 –
F22 – Fuses
Usage
F23 Data link connector/ USB front
F24 HVAC ignition
F25 Driver door latch
F26 –
F27 –
F28 Instrument panel cluster and automatic
sensing display
F29 Rear vision camera/ Transfer case control
module (4WD)/Inside
rear view
F30 –
F31 Front camera/Rear park assist
F32 Steering wheel controls backlighting
F33 Heated steering wheel/Spare
F34 Spare Fuses
Usage
F35 Park/Reverse/Neutral/ Drive/Low display/
Wireless charging
module/USB rear
F36 Discrete logic ignition sensor
F37 –
F38 –
F39 Auxiliary power outlet 2
F40 –
F41 Auxiliary power outlet 1/Cigarette
lighter
F42 Left power window
F43 Driver power seat
F44 Auxillary power outlet
F45 Right power window
F46 Passenger power seat
Relays Usage
K1 Retained accessory power

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Warning (Continued)
.Poor handling.
.Rough ride.
.Needless damage from
road hazards.
The Tire and Loading
Information label on the vehicle
indicates the original equipment
tires and the correct cold tire
inflation pressures. The
recommended pressure is the
minimum air pressure needed to
support the vehicle's maximum
load carrying capacity. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0167.
How the vehicle is loaded
affects vehicle handling and ride
comfort. Never load the vehicle
with more weight than it was
designed to carry. When to Check
Check the pressure of the tires
once a month or more. Do not
forget to check the spare tire,
if the vehicle has one. The cold
compact spare tire pressure
should be at 420 kPa (60psi).
See
Compact Spare Tire 0304
and Full-Size Spare Tire 0305.
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type
gauge to check tire pressure.
Proper tire inflation cannot be
determined by looking at the tire.
Check the tire inflation pressure
when the tires are cold, meaning
the vehicle has not been driven
for at least three hours or no
more than 1.6 km (1 mi).
Remove the valve cap from the
tire valve stem. Press the tire
gauge firmly onto the valve to
get a pressure measurement.
If the cold tire inflation pressure
matches the recommended
pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label, no
further adjustment is necessary.
If the inflation pressure is low,
add air until the recommended
pressure is reached. If the
inflation pressure is high, press
on the metal stem in the center
of the tire valve to release air.
Re-check the tire pressure with
the tire gauge.
Put the valve caps back on the
valve stems to keep out dirt and
moisture and prevent leaks. Use
only valve caps designed for the
vehicle by GM. TPMS sensors
could be damaged and would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Tire Pressure Monitor
System
The Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) uses radio and sensor
technology to check tire pressure
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the air pressure in your tires and
transmit tire pressure readings to a
receiver located in the vehicle.
Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to
the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a
tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more
of your tires is significantly
under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them
to the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly under-inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and canlead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
tread life, and may affect the
vehicle's handling and stopping
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been
equipped with a TPMS malfunction
indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tirepressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety
of reasons, including the installation
of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function
properly.
See
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0282.
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 353.
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The TPMS is designed to warn the
driver when a low tire pressure
condition exists. TPMS sensors are
mounted onto each tire and wheel
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then stays on for the remainder of
the ignition cycle. A DIC warning
message also displays. The
malfunction light and DIC warning
message come on at each ignition
cycle until the problem is corrected.
Some of the conditions that can
cause these to come on are:
.One of the road tires has been
replaced with the spare tire. The
spare tire does not have a
TPMS sensor. The malfunction
light and the DIC message
should go off after the road tire
is replaced and the sensor
matching process is performed
successfully. See “TPMS Sensor
Matching Process” later in this
section.
. The TPMS sensor matching
process was not done or not
completed successfully after
rotating the tires. The
malfunction light and the DIC
message should go off after
successfully completing the
sensor matching process. See
“TPMS Sensor Matching
Process” later in this section. .
One or more TPMS sensors are
missing or damaged. The
malfunction light and the DIC
message should go off when the
TPMS sensors are installed and
the sensor matching process is
performed successfully. See
your dealer for service.
. Replacement tires or wheels do
not match the original equipment
tires or wheels. Tires and wheels
other than those recommended
could prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. See Buying
New Tires 0288.
. Operating electronic devices or
being near facilities using radio
wave frequencies similar to the
TPMS could cause the TPMS
sensors to malfunction.
If the TPMS is not functioning
properly, it cannot detect or signal a
low tire pressure condition. See
your dealer for service if the TPMS
malfunction light and DIC message
come on and stay on.TPMS Sensor Matching
Process
Each TPMS sensor has a unique
identification code. The identification
code needs to be matched to a new
tire/wheel position after rotating the
vehicle’s tires or replacing one or
more of the TPMS sensors. Also,
the TPMS sensor matching process
should be performed after replacing
a spare tire with a road tire
containing the TPMS sensor. The
malfunction light and the DIC
message should go off at the next
ignition cycle. The sensors are
matched to the tire/wheel positions,
using a TPMS relearn tool, in the
following order: driver side front tire,
passenger side front tire, passenger
side rear tire, and driver side rear.
See your dealer for service or to
purchase a relearn tool. A TPMS
relearn tool can also be purchased.
See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor
Activation Tool at
www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or
call 1-800-GM TOOLS
(1-800-468-6657).

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to a clean area frequently to
prevent forcing the soil in to the
fabric.
4. Continue gently rubbing the soiled area until there is no
longer any color transfer from
the soil to the cleaning cloth.
5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild soap
solution followed only by plain
water.
If the soil is not completely
removed, it may be necessary to
use a commercial upholstery
cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small
hidden area for colorfastness before
using a commercial upholstery
cleaner or spot lifter. If ring
formation occurs, clean the entire
fabric or carpet.
After cleaning, use a paper towel to
blot excess moisture.Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces
and Vehicle Information and
Radio Displays
Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss
surfaces or vehicle displays. First,
use a soft bristle brush to remove
dirt that can scratch the surface.
Then gently clean by rubbing with a
microfiber cloth. Never use window
cleaners or solvents. Periodically
hand wash the microfiber cloth
separately, using mild soap. Do not
use bleach or fabric softener. Rinse
thoroughly and air dry before
next use.
Caution
Do not attach a device with a
suction cup to the display. This
may cause damage and would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Instrument Panel, Leather,
Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces,
Low Gloss Paint Surfaces, and
Natural Open Pore Wood
Surfaces
Use a soft microfiber cloth
dampened with water to remove
dust and loose dirt. For a more
thorough cleaning, use a soft
microfiber cloth dampened with a
mild soap solution.
Caution
Soaking or saturating leather,
especially perforated leather, as
well as other interior surfaces,
may cause permanent damage.
Wipe excess moisture from these
surfaces after cleaning and allow
them to dry naturally. Never use
heat, steam, or spot removers. Do
not use cleaners that contain
silicone or wax-based products.
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Customer
Information
Customer Information
Customer SatisfactionProcedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 346
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . 346
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Scheduling Service Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 350
Publication Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects tothe United States
Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording andPrivacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . 355
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 356
Customer Information
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are
important to your dealer and to
GMC. Normally, any concerns with
the sales transaction or the
operation of the vehicle will be
resolved by your dealer's sales or
service departments. Sometimes,
however, despite the best intentions
of all concerned, misunderstandings
can occur. If your concern has not
been resolved to your satisfaction,
the following steps should be taken:
STEP ONE : Discuss your concern
with a member of dealership
management. Normally, concerns
can be quickly resolved at that level.
If the matter has already been
reviewed with the sales, service,
or parts manager, contact the owner
of your dealership or the general
manager.
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Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users
To assist customers who are deaf,
hard of hearing, or speech-impaired
and who use Text Telephones
(TTYs), GMC has TTY equipment
available at its Customer Assistance
Center. Any TTY user in the U.S.
can communicate with GMC by
dialing: 1-888-889-2438. TTY users
in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.
Online Owner Center
Online Owner Experience
(U.S.) my.gmc.com
The GMC online owner experience
is a one-stop resource that allows
interaction with GMC and keeps
important vehicle-specific
information in one place.
Membership Benefits
E:Download owner ’s manuals
and view vehicle-specific how-to
videos.
G: View maintenance schedules,
alerts, and OnStar onboard vehicle
diagnostic information. Schedule
service appointments.
I: View and print dealer-recorded
service records and self-recorded
service records.
D: Select a dealer and view
locations, maps, phone numbers,
and hours.
r: Track your vehicle’s warranty
information.
J: View active recalls by Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN). See
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
0 339.
H:View GM Card, SiriusXM
Satellite radio (if equipped), and
OnStar account information (if
equipped).
F: Chat live with online help
representatives.
See my.gmc.com to register your
vehicle.
GMC Centre (Canada) gmc.ca
Take a trip to the GMC Centre:
. Chat live with online help
representatives.
. Use the Vehicle Tools section.
. Access third party enthusiast
sites and social media networks.
. Locate resources such as
lease-end, financing, and
warranty information.
. Retrieve your favorite articles,
quizzes, tips, and multimedia
galleries organized into the
Features and Auto Care
Sections.
. Download the owner ’s manual
for your vehicle, quickly and
easily.
. Find the GMC-recommended
maintenance services for your
vehicle.