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{Warning
Things you put inside the
vehicle can strike and injure
people in a sudden stop or
turn, or in a crash.
.Put things in the cargo
area of the vehicle. Try to
spread the weight evenly.
.Never stack heavier
things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that
some of them are above
the tops of the seats.
.Do not leave an
unsecured child restraint
in the vehicle.
.When you carry
something inside the
vehicle, secure it
whenever you can.
.Do not leave a seat
folded down unless you
need to. There is also important loading
information for off-road driving in
this manual. See
“Loading the
Vehicle for Off-Road Driving“
under Off-Road Driving 0188.
Two-Tiered Loading
Depending on the model of the
pickup, an upper load platform
can be created by positioning
three or four 5 cm (2 in) by
15 cm (6 in) wooden planks
across the width of the pickup
box. The planks must be
inserted in the pickup box
depressions.
When using this upper load
platform, be sure the load is
securely tied down to prevent it
from shifting. The load's center
of gravity should be positioned
in a zone over the rear axle. The
zone is located in the area
between the front of each wheel
well and the rear of each wheel well. The center of gravity height
must not extend above the top
of the pickup box flareboard.
Any load that extends beyond
the vehicle's taillamp area must
be properly marked according to
local laws and regulations.
Remember not to exceed the
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) of the front or
rear axle.
Add-On Equipment
When carrying removable items,
a limit on how many people
carried inside the vehicle may
be necessary. Be sure to weigh
the vehicle before buying and
installing the new equipment.
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The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.Fuses Usage
F1 Rear heated seats left/right
F3 Euro trailer
F4 –
F5 Front Bolster
F6 Heated and ventilated seats left/right
F8 Rear seat entertainment/Theft
deterrent
F9 Passive entry/Passive start/Driver seat
module
F10 –
F11 Sunshade
F12 Passenger power seat
F13 Export power take off/ Special equipment
option 1
F14 –
F15 –
F16 AMP Fuses Usage
F17 MFEG
F18 –
F20 Endgate
F22 Rear sliding window
F23 –
F24 –
F25 –
F26 –
F27 –
Circuit
Breakers Usage
CB1 –
Relays Usage K1 Rear sliding window open
K2 Rear sliding window close
K3 MFEG major 1
K4 MFEG minor 1
K5 MFEG minor 2
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BackThe vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.
Fuses Usage
F1 Right doors
F2 Left doors
F3 Universal remote system
F4 –
F5 –
F6 Front blower
F8 Lumbar switch
F10 Body control module 6/Body control
module 7
F11 Seat/CLM
F12 Body control module 3/Body control
module 5
F14 Mirrors/Windows module
F17 Steering wheel controls
F18 VPM/OBS DET Fuses Usage
F19 DLIS
F20 Ventilated seats
F21 NOT R/C
F22 Heated steering wheel
F23 MISC R/C
F24 Instrument panel cluster ignition/
Overhead
F25 Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
ignition/Heating,
ventilation, and air
conditioning auxiliary
F26 USB ports/Special equipment option
retained accessory
power
F27 Accessory power outlet/retained
accessory power
F28 Accessory power outlet/Battery
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(single/dual). The speed rating is
the maximum speed a tire is
certified to carry a load.
Tire Terminology and
Definitions
Air Pressure:The amount of
air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of
the tire. Air pressure is
expressed in kPa (kilopascal)
or psi (pounds per square inch).
Accessory Weight
:The
combined weight of optional
accessories. Some examples of
optional accessories are
automatic transmission, power
windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio
:The relationship
of a tire's height to its width. Belt
:A rubber coated layer of
cords between the plies and the
tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing
materials.
Bead
:The tire bead contains
steel wires wrapped by steel
cords that hold the tire onto
the rim.
Bias Ply Tire
:A pneumatic tire
in which the plies are laid at
alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure
:The
amount of air pressure in a tire,
measured in kPa (kilopascal)
or psi (pounds per square inch)
before a tire has built up heat
from driving. See Tire Pressure
0 383.
Curb Weight
:The weight of a
motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
and coolant, but without
passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings
:A code molded
into the sidewall of a tire
signifying that the tire is in
compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation
(DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. The DOT code
includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
designator which can also
identify the tire manufacturer,
production plant, brand, and
date of production.
GVWR
:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits
0 197.
GAWR FRT
:Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the front axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0197.
GAWR RR
:Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the rear axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0197.
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5. Wheel Blocks
6. Wing Nut Retaining WheelBlocks
The equipment is under the second
row seats, if equipped, or behind the
front row seats on regular cab
models.
1. Turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the
jack head to release the jack
from its holder.
2. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise to remove the
wheel blocks and the wheel
block retainer.
3. Turn the wing nut used to retain the storage bag and
tools counterclockwise to
remove it.
Use the jack handle extensions and
the wheel wrench to remove the
underbody-mounted spare tire.
1. Spare Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down)
2. Tire/Wheel Retainer
3. Hoist Cable
4. Hoist Assembly
5. Hoist Shaft
6. Jack Handle Extensions
7. Wheel Wrench
8. Spare Tire Lock (If Equipped)
9. Hoist Shaft Access Hole
10. Hoist End of Extension Tool
1. Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the
ignition key to remove the
spare tire lock (8). To remove
the spare tire lock, insert the
ignition key, turn, and pull
straight out.
2. Assemble the wheel wrench (7)and the two jack handle
extensions (6), as shown.
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Caution (Continued)
torque specification. See
Capacities and Specifications
0454 for the wheel nut torque
specification.
13. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as
shown, by turning the wheel
wrench clockwise.
For vehicles with dual wheels, have
a technician check the wheel nut
tightness of all wheels with a torque
wrench after the first 160, 1 600 and
10 000 km (100, 1,000 and 6,000 mi).
Repeat this service whenever you have a tire removed or serviced.
See
Capacities and Specifications
0 454.
When reinstalling the regular wheel
and tire, also reinstall either the
center cap, or bolt-on hub cap,
depending on what the vehicle is
equipped with. For center caps,
place the cap on the wheel and tap
it into place until it seats flush with
the wheel. The cap only goes on
one way. Be sure to line up the tab
on the center cap with the
indentation on the wheel. For
bolt-on hub caps, align the plastic
nut caps with the wheel nuts and
then tighten by hand. Then use the
wheel wrench to tighten.Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{Warning
Storing a jack, a tire, or other
equipment in the passenger
compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in
the proper place.
{Warning
Failure to follow these tire storage
instructions carefully could result
in personal injury or property
damage if the hoist cable fails or
if the tire comes loose. Make sure
the tire is stored securely before
driving.
Caution
Storing an aluminum wheel with a
flat tire under your vehicle for an
extended period of time or with
the valve stem pointing up can
damage the wheel. Always stow
the wheel with the valve stem(Continued)
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IndexA
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . 215
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . 242
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 318
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Additional Information
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445
Adjustments
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 340
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 174, 176
Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
How Does an Airbag
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 75 Airbag System (cont'd)
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 71
Airbags Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Passenger Status Indicator . . . 133
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Servicing Airbag-Equipped
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . 270
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 228 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
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Engine (cont'd)Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 217
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . 339
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 470
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Exterior Cargo Lamps . . . . . . . . . . 169
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 162
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 164
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
F
Fan
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 166
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
FlexFuel E85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Floor Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . 112
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 339
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Four-Wheel DriveTransfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . 223, 356
Four-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . . . . . 138
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Front Pedestrian Braking
(FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . 58
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Economy, Driving for Better . . . 183 Fuel (cont'd)
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . 279, 281
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 143
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . 215
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . 276, 277
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Fuses
Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 366
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370, 372
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . 158Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Gauges Engine CoolantTemperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 130
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129