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Introduction 3
A circle with a slash through it is a safety
symbol which means“Do not,” “Do not do
this,” or“Do not let this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that
use symbols instead of text. Symbols are
shown along with the text describing the
operation or information relating to a
specific component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M:Shown when the owner’s manual has
additional instructions or information.
*: Shown when the service manual has
additional instructions or information.
0: Shown when there is more information
on another page — “see page.” Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may
be found on the vehicle and what they
mean. See the features in this manual for
information.
u:
Air Conditioning System
G:Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9:Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
9:Dispose of Used Components Properly
P:Do Not Apply High Pressure Water
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
H: Flammable
[:Forward Collision Alert
R:Fuse Block Cover Lock Location
+:Fuses
j:ISOFIX/LATCH System Child Restraints
Q:Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly
Installed
|: Lane Change Alert
@:Lane Departure Warning
A:Lane Keep Assist
*: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
X:Park Assist
~:Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O:Power
7:Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I:Registered Technician
/:Remote Vehicle Start
h:Risk of Electrical Fire
>:Seat Belt Reminders
I:Side Blind Zone Alert
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1. Tow/Haul Mode (On Some Models). SeeDriver Mode Control 0238.
Automatic Transfer Case Control (If
Equipped). See Four-Wheel Drive 0228.
Driver Mode Control 0238 (If Equipped).
2. Air Vents 0196.
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0147.
Windshield Wiper/Washer 0106.
4. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0135 (If
Equipped).
5. Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0112 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0113.
6. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
0 223.
Range Selection Mode. See Manual Mode
0 226.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0145.
8. Infotainment Controls. See Overview
(Uplevel Radio) 0155 or
Overview (Base Radio) 0154.
9. Upper Glove Box. See Glove Box099. 10. Lower Glove Box. See
Glove Box099.
11. Climate Control Systems 0191 (If
Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0 193 (If Equipped).
12.
XPark Assist Switch (If Equipped). See
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
0 253.
5Power Release Tailgate (If
Equipped). See Tailgate024.
|Hazard Warning Flashers 0146.
gTraction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0236.
-DC/AC Switch. See Power Outlets
0 107.
@Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0270
(If Equipped).
5Hill Descent Control Switch (If
Equipped). See Hill Descent Control (HDC)
0 237.
jPower Assist Steps 031 (If
Equipped).
LExpress Window Down Button (If
Equipped). See Power Windows 042.
Tow/Haul Mode 0227 (On Some
Models).
Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). See Duramax
Diesel Supplement.
Power Take-Off (PTO) (If Equipped). See
Duramax Diesel Supplement.
13. Power Outlet (Alternating Current) (If Equipped). See Power Outlets0107.
14. Power Outlets 0107.
15. USB Port 0163.
16. Trailer Brake Control Panel (If Equipped). See“Integrated Trailer Brake Control
System” underTowing Equipment 0284.
17. ENGINE START/STOP. See Ignition
Positions 0216.
18. Steering Wheel Controls 0156 (If
Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0131 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 133.
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19.Horn 0106.
20. Hood Release. See Hood0312.
21. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0105 (Out
of View).
22. Cruise Control 0239.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 263 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0105 (If
Equipped).
23. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 0122.
24. Electric Parking Brake 0234.
25. Fog Lamps 0148 (If Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0 150.
Exterior Cargo Lamps 0149.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0143.
Task Lighting 0148 (If Equipped).
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1.Head-Up Display (HUD) 0135 (If
Equipped).
2. Air Vents 0196.
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0147.
Windshield Wiper/Washer 0106.
4. Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0112 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0113.
5. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
0 223.
Range Selection Mode. See Manual Mode
0 226.
6. Infotainment System. See Overview
(Uplevel Radio) 0155 or
Overview (Base Radio) 0154.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0145.
Vehicle Alarm System. See Vehicle
Security 032.
8. Upper Glove Box. See Glove Box099.
9. Lower Glove Box. See Glove Box099.
10. Upper Glove Box Button. See Glove Box
0 99. 11. Power Release Tailgate (If Equipped). See
Tailgate 024.
Hazard Warning Flashers 0146.
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0236.
Hill Descent Control Switch (If Equipped).
See Hill Descent Control (HDC) 0237.
Power Assist Steps 031 (If Equipped).
Express Window Down Button (If
Equipped). See Power Windows 042.
Tow/Haul Mode 0227 (On Some
Models).
Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). See Duramax
Diesel Supplement.
Power Take-Off (PTO) (If Equipped). See
Duramax Diesel Supplement.
12. USB Port 0163.
13. Climate Control Systems 0191 (If
Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0 193 (If Equipped).
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 054
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0105 (If
Equipped). 14. Front Center Console Storage.
15.
Cupholders 0100.
16. Trailer Brake Control Panel (If Equipped). See“Integrated Trailer Brake Control
System” underTowing Equipment 0284.
17. ENGINE START/STOP. See Ignition
Positions 0216.
18. Steering Wheel Controls 0156.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0131 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 133.
19. Horn 0106.
20. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0105 (Out
of View).
21. Hood Release. See Hood0312.
22. Cruise Control 0239.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) 0241
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 263 (If Equipped).
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23.Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0150.
Exterior Cargo Lamps 0149.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0143.
Fog Lamps 0148 (If Equipped).
Task Lighting 0148 (If Equipped).
24. Data Link Connector (DLC). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 0122 (Out of View).
25. Automatic Transfer Case Control. See Four-Wheel Drive 0228 (If Equipped).
Driver Mode Control 0238 (If Equipped).
Tow/Haul Mode. See Driver Mode Control
0 238 (If Equipped).
26. Electric Parking Brake 0234.
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1.Air Vents 0196.
2. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0135 (If
Equipped).
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0147.
Windshield Wiper/Washer 0106.
4. Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0112 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0113.
5. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
0 223.
Range Selection Mode. See Manual Mode
0 226.
6. Infotainment System. See Overview
(Uplevel Radio) 0155 or
Overview (Base Radio) 0154.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0145.
Vehicle Alarm System. See Vehicle
Security 032.
8. Upper Glove Box Button. See Glove Box
0 99.
9. Upper Glove Box. See Glove Box099.
10. Lower Glove Box. See Glove Box099. 11.
Climate Control Systems 0191 (If
Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0 193 (If Equipped).
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 054
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0105 (If
Equipped).
12. Power Release Tailgate (If Equipped). See Tailgate 024.
Hazard Warning Flashers 0146.
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0236.
Hill Descent Control Switch (If Equipped).
See Hill Descent Control (HDC) 0237.
Power Assist Steps 031 (If Equipped).
Express Window Down Button (If
Equipped). See Power Windows 042.
Tow/Haul Mode 0227 (On Some
Models).
Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). See Duramax
Diesel Supplement.
Power Take-Off (PTO) (If Equipped). See
Duramax Diesel Supplement. 13. Front Center Console Storage.
14.
USB Port 0163.
15. Cupholders 0100.
16. Trailer Brake Control Panel (If Equipped). See“Integrated Trailer Brake Control
System” underTowing Equipment 0284.
17. ENGINE START/STOP. See Ignition
Positions 0216.
18. Steering Wheel Controls 0156.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0131 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 133.
19. Horn 0106.
20. Hood Release. See Hood0312.
21. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0105 (Out
of View).
22. Cruise Control 0239.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) 0241
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 263 (If Equipped).
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23. Data Link Connector (DLC). SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 0122 (Out of View).
24. Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0150.
Exterior Cargo Lamps 0149.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0143.
Fog Lamps 0148 (If Equipped).
Task Lighting 0148 (If Equipped).
25. Automatic Transfer Case Control. See Four-Wheel Drive 0228 (If Equipped).
Driver Mode Control 0238 (If Equipped).
Tow/Haul Mode. See Driver Mode Control
0 238 (If Equipped).
26. Electric Parking Brake 0234.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 19
To start the vehicle:
Transmitter Pocket without Floor Console
Transmitter Pocket with Floor Console
Denali Transmitter Pocket
1. Place the remote key in the transmitter pocket/insert.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral) press the brake pedal and ENGINE
START/STOP.
Replace the remote key battery as soon
as possible.
Battery Replacement
{Warning
Never allow children to play with the
remote key. The remote key contains a
small battery, which can be a choking
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Warning (Continued)
hazard. If swallowed, internal burns can
occur, resulting in severe injury or death.
Seek medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.
{Warning
To avoid personal injury, do not touch
metal surfaces on the remote key when
it has been exposed to extreme heat.
These surfaces can be hot to the touch at
temperatures above 59 °C (138 °F).
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch
any of the circuitry on the remote key.
Static from your body could damage the
remote key.
Caution
Always replace the battery with the
correct type. Replacing the battery with
an incorrect type could potentially create
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