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TRAILER GAIN:
Press a Trailer Gain button to recall the
current Trailer Gain setting. Each press and
release of the gain buttons will change the
Trailer Gain setting. Press the Trailer
Gain (+) or (−) to adjust. Press and hold to
continuously adjust the Trailer Gain. To turn
the output to the trailer off, adjust the
Trailer Gain setting to 0.0. This setting can
be adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with a trailer
connected or disconnected.
TRAILER OUTPUT: This displays anytime a
trailer with electric brakes is connected.
Output to the trailer brakes is based on the
amount of vehicle braking present and
relative to the Trailer Gain setting. Output is
displayed from 0–100% for each gain
setting.
The Trailer Output will indicate“- - - - - -”on
the Trailer Brake Display Page whenever the
following occur:
.No trailer is connected
.A trailer without electric brakes is
connected, no DIC message will display
.A trailer with electric brakes has become
disconnected, a CHECK TRAILER WIRING
message displays on the DIC
.There is a fault present in the wiring to
the trailer brakes, a CHECK TRAILER
WIRING message displays on the DIC
.The ITBC system is not working due to a
fault, a SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM
message displays in the DIC
Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever
Slide this lever right to apply the trailer’s
electric brakes independent of the vehicle’s
brakes. Use this lever to adjust Trailer Gain
to achieve the proper power output to the
trailer brakes. This lever may also be used
to request additional trailer braking at any
time. The trailer and vehicle brake lamps
will come on when either vehicle brakes or
manual trailer brakes are applied and
properly connected.
Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure
Trailer Gain should be set for a specific
trailering condition and it must be
readjusted anytime vehicle loading, trailer
loading, or road surface conditions change.
{Warning
Trailer brakes that are over-gained or
under-gained may not stop the vehicle
and the trailer as intended and can result (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
in a crash. Always follow the instructions
to set the Trailer Gain for the proper
trailer stopping performance.
To adjust Trailer Gain for each towing
condition: 1. Drive the vehicle with the trailer attached on a level road surface
representative of the towing condition
and free of traffic at about 32–40 km/h
(20–25 mph) and fully apply the Manual
Trailer Brake apply lever. Adjusting
Trailer Gain at speeds lower than
32–40 km/h (20–25 mph) may result in
an incorrect gain setting.
2. Adjust the Trailer Gain, using the Trailer Gain adjustment buttons, to just below
the point of trailer wheel lockup,
indicated by trailer wheel squeal or tire
smoke when a trailer wheel locks. Trailer
wheel lockup may not occur if towing a
heavily loaded trailer. In this case, adjust
the Trailer Gain to the highest allowable
setting for the towing condition.
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3. Readjust Trailer Gain any time vehicleloading, trailer loading, or road surface
conditions change or if trailer wheel
lockup is noticed at any time while
towing.
Other ITBC-Related DIC Messages
TRAILER BRAKES CONNECTED: This message
will briefly display when a trailer with
electric brakes is first connected to the
vehicle. This message will automatically turn
off in about 10 seconds. This message can
be acknowledged before it automatically
turns off.
CHECK TRAILER WIRING: This message will
display if:
.The ITBC system first determines
connection to a trailer with electric brakes
and then the trailer harness becomes
disconnected from the vehicle.
‐ If the disconnect occurs while the
vehicle is stationary, this message will
automatically turn off in about
30 seconds. This message will also turn
off if it is acknowledged or if the trailer
harness is reconnected.
‐ If the disconnect occurs while the
vehicle is moving, this message will
continue until the vehicle is turned off. This message will also turn off if it is
acknowledged or if the trailer harness
is reconnected.
.There is an electrical fault in the wiring to
the trailer brakes. This message will
continue as long as there is an electrical
fault in the trailer wiring. This message
will also turn off if it is acknowledged.
To determine whether the electrical fault is
on the vehicle side or trailer side of the
trailer wiring harness connection: 1. Disconnect the trailer wiring harness from the vehicle.
2. Turn the vehicle off.
3. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the vehicle back to RUN.
4. If the CHECK TRAILER WIRING message reappears, the electrical fault is on the
vehicle side.
If the CHECK TRAILER WIRING message
only reappears when connecting the
trailer wiring harness to the vehicle, the
electrical fault is on the trailer side.
SERVICE TRAILER BRAKES OR REDUCED
TRAILER BRAKING: This message will display
if the electric trailer brake performance is
either reduced or non-functional. HOLD LAST KNOWN GAIN: This message will
display if it is no longer possible to adjust
the trailer brake gain. Trailer brakes may or
may not still be functional, and it is not
possible to adjust brake gain based on road
conditions. The trailer brakes may remain
functional until the next time the vehicle is
turned off.
TRAILER BRAKES DISABLED SERVICE
REQUIRED: This message will display when
there is a problem with the ITBC system.
If this message continues over multiple
restarts, have the vehicle serviced.
If the CHECK TRAILER WIRING, TRAILER
BRAKES DISABLED SERVICE REQUIRED,
SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM, or REDUCED
TRAILER BRAKING message displays while
driving, the ITBC system may not be fully
functional or may not function at all. When
traffic conditions allow, carefully pull the
vehicle over to the side of the road and turn
the vehicle off. Check the wiring connection
to the trailer and turn the vehicle back on.
If either of these messages continue, either
the vehicle or trailer needs service.
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{Warning
Driving while the trailer braking system is
malfunctioning may increase loading on
the vehicle's braking system or lead to
trailer instability. Use caution. Drive
slowly and allow for increased stopping
distances.
A GM dealer may be able to diagnose and
repair problems with the trailer. However,
any diagnosis and repair of the trailer is not
covered under the vehicle warranty. Contact
your trailer dealer for assistance with trailer
repairs and trailer warranty information.
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
Vehicles with StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) have a Trailer Sway Control
(TSC) feature. Trailer sway is unintended
side-to-side motion of a trailer while towing.
If the vehicle is towing a trailer and the TSC
detects that sway is increasing, the vehicle
brakes are selectively applied at each wheel,
to help reduce excessive trailer sway.
If equipped with the Integrated Trailer Brake
Control (ITBC) system, and the trailer has an
electric brake system, StabiliTrak may also
apply the trailer brakes.
If TSC is enabled, the Traction Control
System (TCS)/StabiliTrak warning light will
flash on the instrument cluster. Reduce
vehicle speed by gradually removing your
foot from the accelerator. If trailer sway
continues, StabiliTrak can help slow the
vehicle down. TSC will not function if
StabiliTrak is turned off. See Traction
Control/Electronic Stability Control 0207.
{Warning
Trailer sway can result in a crash and in
serious injury or death, even if the
vehicle is equipped with TSC.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
If the trailer begins to sway, reduce
vehicle speed by gradually removing your
foot from the accelerator. Then pull over
to check the trailer and vehicle to help
correct possible causes, including an
improperly or overloaded trailer,
unrestrained cargo, improper trailer hitch
configuration, or improperly inflated or
incorrect vehicle or trailer tires. See
Towing Equipment0301 for trailer
ratings and hitch setup recommendations.
Aftermarket Electronic Trailer Sway
Control Devices
Some trailers may come equipped with an
electronic device designed to reduce or
control trailer sway. Aftermarket equipment
manufacturers also offer similar devices that
connect to the wiring between the trailer
and the vehicle. These devices may interfere
with the vehicle’s trailer brake systems or
other systems, including integrated
anti-sway systems, if equipped. Messages
related to trailer connections or trailer
brakes could appear on the DIC. The effects
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a maximum of two minutes to detect and
label each TTPMS sensor. After each sensor
is learned, a check mark appears next to the
tire, the vehicle horn sounds, the vehicle
brake lamps flash, and all working trailer
lamps flash.
The recommended tire pressure must be
entered for the trailer tires. An alert appears
when a trailer tire's pressure is high or low.
Tool Method: A TTPMS activation tool can
be purchased separately to learn the trailer
TTPMS sensor locations.
Manual Method: Without the TTPMS
activation tool, the air pressure can be
increased or decreased in each tire for
10 seconds. Do not exceed the maximum
inflation pressure found on the tire
sidewalls. Make sure to readjust tire
pressure to the recommended level when
the process is complete.
Sensor Learning Steps
To complete the sensor-to-vehicle learn
process:1. Touch Start on the Learn Sensors screen. The horn chirps twice and the Learning
Active screen appears on the
infotainment display. 2. Start with the driver side front
trailer tire.
3. Activate the tool near the valve stem or adjust the air pressure of this tire until
the horn chirps and all working vehicle
and trailer lights flash.
The process stops without saving the
sensor locations if this step takes more
than two minutes.
4. Move to the next tire and repeat Step 3 for each sensor. The horn chirps twice
when all sensors are completed.
5. Return to the vehicle to complete the setup.
Maintenance Reminders
To set up maintenance reminders, touch the
Trailer Maintenance icon. Follow the
on-screen prompts. The maximum number
of reminders is 50.
Camera Views and Guides
To set up the trailer camera and guideline
features, if equipped, touch the Camera
Views and Guides icon.
1. Select the number of axles on the trailer.
2. Select the wheel location on the trailer (inboard or outboard). 3. Enter the trailer dimensions as prompted.
Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete setup for available features.
Certain trailer features require a compatible
trailer profile be configured and selected.
A compatible trailer is a box-type trailer
(cargo, camper, etc.) with a conventional
hitch.
Transparent Trailer Setup
If equipped, the rear trailer camera must be
mounted on the trailer and electrically
connected to the vehicle before transparent
trailer feature can be used. See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing 0246.
Follow the on-screen instructions to enter
the trailer dimensions.
Trailer dimensions must be in range and
transparent trailer must be calibrated
before use.
.Trailer Length: Measure from center of
coupler to furthest rear point on the
trailer.
.Trailer Total Width: Measure from the left
most edge of trailer, including the wheels,
to the right most edge.
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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . 324
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . 324
Underhood Compartment Overview . . . 325
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Noise Control System (RST Only) . . . . . . 332
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Bulb Replacement
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Electrical System
High Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . . . 335
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Underhood Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left) . . . . 340
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right) . . . 342
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Tire Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . 347
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . 351
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . 351
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . 357
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . 359
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . 359
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 360
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . 363
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . 375
Towing the Vehicle
Transporting a Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . 378
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
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Warning (Continued)
High voltage components are identified
by labels. Do not remove, open, take
apart, or modify these components. High
voltage cable or wiring has orange
covering. Do not probe, tamper with, cut,
or modify high voltage cable or wiring.
{Warning
Unexpected wheel motion and/or
direction when one or more wheels are
off the ground for service work may
result in injury. The vehicle may:
.Allow the wheels to rotate
unexpectedly in either direction
regardless of mode selection.
.Allow the wheels to rotate in reaction
to attempts to rotate the tire(s)
manually.
.Resist attempts to rotate the wheels
manually.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Before lifting the vehicle to do your own
service work, turn the vehicle off or place
the vehicle in the Service Mode. To place
the vehicle in Service Mode, see “Service
Mode” underPower Modes 0197.
{Warning
It can be dangerous to work on your
vehicle if you do not have the proper
knowledge, service manual, tools,
or parts. Always follow owner’s manual
procedures and consult the service
manual for your vehicle before doing any
service work.
If doing some of your own service work, use
the proper service manual. It tells you much
more about how to service the vehicle than
this manual can. To order the proper service
manual, see Publication Ordering
Information 0404. This vehicle has an airbag system. Before
attempting to do your own service work,
see
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
0 68.
Keep a record with all parts receipts and list
the mileage and the date of any service
work performed. See Maintenance Records
0 393.
Underhood Compartment
Overview
There are several items you should check
periodically located under the hood.
For instructions on opening the hood, see
Hood 019.
{Warning
You or others could be injured if caught
in the path of the power hood. Make
sure there is no one in the way of the
hood as it is opening and closing.
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Caution
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake
linings could result in costly brake
repairs.
Some driving conditions or climates can
cause a brake squeal when the brakes are
first applied, clearing up following several
applications. This does not mean something
is wrong with the brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary
to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires
are rotated, inspect brake linings for wear
and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper
sequence to torque specifications. See
Capacities and Specifications 0395.
Brake pads should be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not
return to normal height, or if there is a
rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be
a sign that brake service may be required.
Replacing Brake System Parts
Always replace brake system parts with
new, approved replacement parts. If this is
not done, the brakes may not work
properly. The braking performance can
change in many ways if the wrong brake
parts are installed or if parts are improperly
installed.
Brake Fluid
The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled
with GM approved DOT 4 brake fluid as
indicated on the reservoir cap. See
Underhood Compartment Overview 0325 for
the location of the reservoir.
Checking Brake Fluid
With the vehicle in P (Park) on a level
surface, the brake fluid level should be
between the minimum and maximum marks
on the brake fluid reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake
fluid level in the reservoir may go down:
.Normal brake lining wear. When new
linings are installed, the fluid level goes
back up.
.A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic system.
Have the brake hydraulic system fixed.
With a leak, the brakes will not
work well.
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap
and the area around the cap before
removing it.
Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid
does not correct a leak. If fluid is added
when the linings are worn, there will be too
much fluid when new brake linings are
installed. Add or remove fluid, as necessary,
only when work is done on the brake
hydraulic system.
When the brake fluid falls to a low level,
the brake warning light comes on. See Brake
System Warning Light 0115.
Brake fluid absorbs water over time which
degrades the effectiveness of the brake fluid.
Replace brake fluid at the specified intervals
to prevent increased stopping distance. See
Maintenance Schedule 0389.
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FusesUsage
F66 –
F67 EMB/GRILL LIGHT
F68 HDLP_LT
F69 MIDGATE LEFT MOTOR F70 EBCM 1 F71 DC/AC INV
F72 Spare
F73 –
F74 –
F75 Spare
F76 HDLP_RT F77 –
F78 MIDGATE CROSS BAR MOTOR 2
MIDGATE CROSS BAR
MOTOR 1
F79 PCV_PEEV_ALD FR RADAR/VIRTUAL KEY
F80 IECR 2 F81 IECL 1 Fuses
Usage
F82 –
F83 –
F84 V2LIM F85 Spare HVS (HIGH VOLTAGE
SERVICE DISCONNECT)
F86 HORN F87 FRT WSHR PMP
F88 –
F89 –
F90 –
F91 –Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left)
The instrument panel fuse block is on the
driver side of the instrument panel, between
the steering wheel and the door. To access
the fuses, remove the panel, starting at the
bottom. Once clips are disengaged, the tabs
along the top of the door can be disengaged
from the instrument panel to remove
the door.
To reinstall the door, place the top tabs into
the slots, and rotate the door into position,
engaging the clips.