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Common causes for high trailer tire
temperature are underinflation,
overloading, or tire damage.
TTPMS Malfunction Message
The TTPMS will not function properly
if one or more of the trailer tire
sensors are missing or inoperable.
If the system detects a malfunction, a
DIC message indicates that the system
requires service. Some of the
conditions that can cause the service
message to occur are:
.One of the trailer tires has been
replaced with the spare tire which
does not have a learned TTPMS
sensor. The DIC message should
turn off after the pressure sensor is
installed in the tire, and the
learning process is performed
successfully. See "TTPMS Sensor
Learning Process" underTrailering
App 0355.
.The TTPMS sensor learning process
was not done or not completed
successfully. The DIC message
should go off after successfully
completing the sensor learning process. See "TTPMS Sensor
Learning Process" under
Trailering
App 0355.
.One or more TTPMS sensors are
missing or damaged. The DIC
message should go off when the
TTPMS sensors are installed and
the sensor learning process is
performed successfully. See "TTPMS
Sensor Learning Process" under
Trailering App 0355.
.Operating electronic devices or
being near facilities using radio
wave frequencies similar to the
TTPMS could cause interference to
the TTPMS which could cause loss
of signal reception from the sensor.
.If the system does not receive the
signal from an individual sensor, an
error message may not occur until
the vehicle has been driver for a
period of time.
If the TTPMS is not functioning
properly, it cannot detect or signal a
low tire condition. See your dealer for
service if the DIC message comes on
and stays on when the trailer tire
pressures have been checked and
determined to be correct.
Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires,
including the spare tire, if the
vehicle has one, be inspected for
signs of wear or damage at least
once a month.
Replace the tire if:
.The indicators at three or more
places around the tire can
be seen.
.There is cord or fabric showing
through the tire's rubber.
.The tread or sidewall is cracked,
cut, or snagged deep enough to
show cord or fabric.
.The tire has a bump, bulge,
or split.
.The tire has a puncture, cut,
or other damage that cannot be
repaired well because of the size
or location of the damage.

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Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated every
12 000 km (7,500 mi). See
Maintenance Schedule0455.
Tires are rotated to achieve a
more uniform wear for all tires.
The first rotation is the most
important.
Anytime unusual wear is noticed,
rotate the tires as soon as
possible, check for proper tire
inflation pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels. If the
unusual wear continues after the
rotation, check the wheel
alignment. See When It Is Time for
New Tires 0418 and
Wheel Replacement 0422.
Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires.
Do not include the spare tire in
the tire rotation.
Adjust the front and rear tires to
the recommended inflation
pressure on the Tire and Loading
Information label after the tires
have been rotated. See Tire
Pressure 0409 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0241. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. See
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0412.
Check that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque ”under Capacities and
Specifications 0468.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on
the parts to which it is fastened,
can cause wheel nuts to become
loose over time. The wheel
could come off and cause a
crash. When changing a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches
to the vehicle. In an emergency,
a cloth or paper towel can be
used; however, use a scraper or
wire brush later to remove all
rust or dirt.

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loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned and
balanced at the factory to provide the
longest tire life and best overall
performance. Adjustments to wheel
alignment and tire balancing are not
necessary on a regular basis. Consider
an alignment check if there is unusual
tire wear or the vehicle is significantly
pulling to one side or the other. Some
slight pull to the left or right,
depending on the crown of the road
and/or other road surface variations
such as troughs or ruts, is normal.
If the vehicle is vibrating when driving
on a smooth road, the tires and
wheels may need to be rebalanced.
See your dealer for proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent,
cracked, or badly rusted or corroded.
If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the
wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nutsshould be replaced. If the wheel leaks
air, replace it. Some aluminum wheels
can be repaired. See your dealer if any
of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of
wheel that is needed.
Each new wheel should have the same
load-carrying capacity, diameter,
width, offset, and be mounted the
same way as the one it replaces.
Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel
nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) sensors with new GM original
equipment parts.
{Warning
Using the wrong replacement
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts
can be dangerous. It could affect
the braking and handling of the
vehicle. Tires can lose air, and
cause loss of control, causing a
crash. Always use the correct wheel,
wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for
replacement.
Caution
The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake
cooling, speedometer or odometer
calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance,
and tire or tire chain clearance to
the body and chassis.
Used Replacement Wheels
{Warning
Replacing a wheel with a used one
is dangerous. How it has been used
or how far it has been driven may
be unknown. It could fail suddenly
and cause a crash. When replacing
wheels, use a new GM original
equipment wheel.
Tire Chains
{Warning
Do not use tire chains. There is not
enough clearance. Tire chains used
on a vehicle without the proper
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4. Insert the open end of theextension (7) through the hole in
the rear bumper (8) (hoist shaft
access hole).
Be sure the hoist end of the
extension (7) connects to the hoist
shaft. The ribbed square end of the
extension is used to lower the
spare tire. 5. Turn the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to lower the
spare tire to the ground. Continue
to turn the wheel wrench until the
spare tire can be pulled out from
under the vehicle.
6. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle.
7. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle withsome slack in the cable to access
the tire/wheel retainer.
Tilt the retainer and pull it and the
cable and spring through the
center of the wheel.
8. Put the spare tire near the flat tire.
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat
0 423 for more information.

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Repeat this tightness check
procedure when checking the spare
tire pressure according to the
scheduled maintenance
information or any time the spare
tire is handled due to service of
other components.
Correctly Stored
Incorrectly Stored
8. Reinstall the spare tire lock.
9. Reinstall the hoist shaft access cover.
Storing the Tools
To store the tools:
1. Return the tools (wheel wrench, jack handle, and jack handle
extensions) to the tool bag. Use the
velcro straps to secure the tool bag
under the load floor in the
cargo area.
2. Position the jack and wheel blocks in the driver side trim panel over
the wheelhouse. 3. Turn the jack knob clockwise until
the jack is secured tight in the
mounting bracket. Be sure to
position the holes in the base of
the jack onto the pin in the
mounting bracket.
4. Close the trim panel door.
Storing a Flat Tire Inside of the
Vehicle
If the vehicle has 275/60R20 or
275/50R22 size tires, the flat tire must
be stored inside of the vehicle in the
cargo area using the flat tire secure
strap inside the glove box. 1. Store the tools. See “Storing the
Tools ”earlier in this section.
2. The third row seat must be folded down to provide sufficient space to
store the flat tire. If the third row
seat cannot be folded down, the
flat tire cannot be stored and must
be left in a safe location, to be
picked up at a later time.
3. Once there is sufficient space in the rear of the vehicle, lift the flat
tire and place it on top of the load
floor, with the valve stem
pointed up.

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4. Remove the flat tire secure strapfrom the glove box and place the
loop end of the strap through the
cargo tie-down. Place the hook end
of the strap through the loop and
pull it until the strap is fastened
securely to the tie-down.5. Route the hook end of the strapthrough the wheel, as shown.
6. Attach the hook to the other cargo tie-down in the rear of the vehicle.
7. Tighten the strap.
Full-Size Spare Tire
If this vehicle came with a full-size
spare tire, it was fully inflated when
new, however, it can lose air over
time. Check the inflation pressure
regularly. See Tire Pressure0409 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0241 for
information regarding proper tire
inflation and loading the vehicle. For instructions on how to remove, install,
or store a spare tire, see
Tire Changing
0 424.
If equipped with a temporary use
full-size spare tire, it is indicated on
the tire sidewall. See Tire Sidewall
Labeling 0404. This spare tire should
not be driven on over 112 km/h
(70 mph), or 88 km/h (55 mph) when
pulling a trailer, at the proper
inflation pressure. Repair and replace
the road tire as soon as it is
convenient, and stow the spare tire for
future use.
Caution
If the vehicle has four-wheel drive
and a different size spare tire is
installed, do not drive in four-wheel
drive until the flat tire is repaired
and/or replaced. The vehicle could
be damaged and the repairs would
not be covered by the warranty.
Never use four-wheel drive when a
different size spare tire is installed
on the vehicle.

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The vehicle may have a different size
spare tire than the road tires originally
installed on the vehicle. This spare tire
was developed for use on this vehicle,
so it is all right to drive on it. If the
vehicle has four-wheel drive and a
different size spare tire is installed,
drive only in two-wheel drive.
After installing the spare tire on the
vehicle, stop as soon as possible and
check that the spare is correctly
inflated. The spare tire is made to
perform well at speeds up to
112 km/h (70 MPH) at the
recommended inflation pressure, so
you can finish your trip.
Have the damaged or flat road tire
repaired or replaced and installed
back onto the vehicle as soon as
possible so the spare tire will be
available in case it is needed again. Do
not mix tires and wheels of difference
sizes, because they will not fit. Keep
the spare tire and its wheel together.
If the vehicle has a spare tire that
does not match the original road tires
and wheels in size and type, do not
include the spare in the tire rotation.Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
America
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see
the Duramax diesel supplement.
For more information about the
vehicle battery, seeBattery - North
America 0386.
If the vehicle's battery (or batteries)
has run down, you may want to use
another vehicle and some jumper
cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to
use the following steps to do it safely.
{Warning
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals and related accessories
can expose you to chemicals
including lead and lead compounds,
which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. See the warning on the back cover.
{Warning
Batteries can hurt you. They can be
dangerous because:
.They contain acid that can
burn you.
.They contain gas that can
explode or ignite.
.They contain enough electricity
to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these things
can hurt you.
Caution
Ignoring these steps could result in
costly damage to the vehicle that
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Trying to start the vehicle
by pushing or pulling it will not
work, and it could damage the
vehicle.

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1. Good Battery Positive (+)Terminal
2. Good Battery Negative (–) Terminal
3. Discharged Battery Negative (–) Grounding Point
4. Discharged Battery Positive (+) Terminal
The good battery positive (+) terminal
and the good battery negative (–)
terminal are on the battery of the
vehicle providing the jump start.
The discharged battery positive (+)
terminal and the discharged battery
negative (–) grounding point are on
the passenger side of the vehicle. The discharged battery positive (+)
terminal is under a cover. Open the
cover to expose the terminal.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a
negative ground system.
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have a
12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. If you have a vehicle with a diesel engine with two batteries, you
should know before you begin that,
especially in cold weather, you may
not be able to get enough power
from a single battery in another
vehicle to start your diesel engine.
If your vehicle has more than one
battery, using the battery that is
closer to the starter will reduce
electrical resistance. This is located
on the passenger side, in the rear
of the engine compartment. 3. Get the vehicles close enough so
the jumper cables can reach, but be
sure the vehicles are not touching
each other. If they are, it could
cause an unwanted ground
connection. You would not be able
to start your vehicle, and the bad
grounding could damage the
electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the
vehicles rolling, set the parking
brake firmly on both vehicles
involved in the jump start
procedure. Put the automatic
transmission in P (Park) before
setting the parking brake. If you
have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be
sure the transfer case is in a drive
gear, not in N (Neutral).
Caution
If any accessories are left on or
plugged in during the jump starting
procedure, they could be damaged.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Whenever
possible, turn off or unplug all
accessories on either vehicle when
jump starting.