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The windshield is part of the HUD system.
SeeWindshield Replacement 0332.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) indicate the status
of the vehicle or some action that may be
needed to correct a condition. Multiple
messages may appear one after another.
The messages that do not require
immediate action can be acknowledged and
cleared by pressing the thumbwheel. The
messages that require immediate action
cannot be cleared until that action is
performed.
All messages should be taken seriously;
clearing the message does not correct the
problem.
If a SERVICE message appears, see your
dealer.
Follow the instructions given in the
messages. The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
.Service Messages
.Fluid Levels
.Vehicle Security
.Brakes
.Steering
.Ride Control Systems
.Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
.Cruise Control
.Lighting and Bulb Replacement
.Wiper/Washer Systems
.Doors and Windows
.Seat Belts
.Airbag Systems
.Engine and Transmission
.Tire Pressure
.Battery
Engine Power Messages
REDUCED ACCELERATION DRIVE
WITH CARE
This message displays when the vehicle's
propulsion power is reduced. A reduction in
propulsion power can affect the vehicle's
ability to accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no observed reduction in
performance, proceed to your destination.
Under certain conditions the performance
may be reduced the next time the vehicle is
driven. The vehicle may be driven while this
message is on, but maximum acceleration
and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, or displays repeatedly,
the vehicle should be taken to your dealer
for service as soon as possible.
Under certain operating conditions,
propulsion will be disabled. Try restarting
after the ignition has been off for
two minutes.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM/H (MPH)
This message shows that the vehicle speed
has been limited to the speed displayed. The
limited speed is a protection for various
propulsion and vehicle systems, such as
lubrication, thermal, brakes, suspension,
Teen Driver if equipped, or tires.
(If equipped with a diesel engine, see the
Duramax Diesel supplement.)
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Denali
|:Press this button to make the front
and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off.
Press again to turn the flashers off.
When the hazard warning flashers are on,
the vehicle's turn signals will not work.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes
in the direction of the turn or lane change.
Move the turn signal lever all the way up or
down to signal a turn.
Partially raise or lower the lever for less
than one second until the arrow starts to
flash to signal a lane change. This causes
the turn signals to automatically flash three
times. It will flash six times if Tow/Haul
Mode is active. Holding the turn signal lever
for more than one second will cause the
turn signals to flash until the lever is
released.
The lever returns to its starting position
whenever it is released. If after signaling a turn or a lane change the
arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a
signal bulb could be burned out. If equipped
with LED turn signals, see your dealer.
Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is
not burned out, check the fuse. See
Fuses
and Circuit Breakers 0337.
Turn Signal On Chime
If the turn signal is left on for more than
1.2 km (0.75 mi), a chime sounds at each
flash of the turn signal. A message may
appear in the Driver Information Center
(DIC). See Vehicle Messages 0139. To turn
the chime and message off, move the turn
signal lever to the off position.

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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When properly connected, the trailer turn
signals will illuminate to indicate the vehicle
is turning, changing lanes, or stopping.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on the
instrument cluster will illuminate even if the
trailer is not properly connected or the bulbs
are burned out.
Tow/Haul Mode
For instructions on how to enter Tow/Haul
Mode, seeDriver Mode Control 0238.
Tow/Haul assists when pulling a heavy
trailer or a large or heavy load. See Tow/
Haul Mode 0227.
Tow/Haul Mode is designed to be most
effective when the vehicle and trailer
combined weight is at least 75% of the
vehicle's Gross Combined Weight Rating
(GCWR). See “Trailer Weight” underTrailer
Towing 0280.
Tow/Haul Mode is most useful when towing
a heavy trailer or carrying a large or
heavy load:
.Through rolling terrain.
.In stop-and-go traffic.
.In busy parking lots. Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul Mode
when lightly loaded or not towing will not
cause damage; however, it is not
recommended and may result in unpleasant
engine and transmission driving
characteristics, heavy or light steering
efforts, and reduced fuel economy.
Integrated Trailer Brake Control System
The vehicle may have an Integrated Trailer
Brake Control (ITBC) system for use with
electric trailer brakes or most electric over
hydraulic trailer brake systems. These
instructions apply to both types of electric
trailer brakes.
This symbol is on the Trailer Brake Control
Panel on vehicles with an ITBC system. The
power output to the trailer brakes is
proportional to the amount of vehicle
braking. This available power output to the
trailer brakes can be adjusted to a wide
range of trailering situations.
The ITBC system is integrated with the
vehicle’s brake, antilock brake, and
StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
systems. In trailering conditions that cause
the vehicle’s antilock brake or StabiliTrak/
ESC systems to activate, power sent to the
trailer's brakes will be automatically
adjusted to minimize trailer wheel lock-up.
This does not imply that the trailer has
StabiliTrak/ESC.
If the vehicle’s brake, antilock brake,
or StabiliTrak/ESC systems are not
functioning properly, the ITBC system may
not function fully or at all. Make sure all of
these systems are fully operational to allow
the ITBC system to function properly.
The ITBC system is powered through the
vehicle's electrical system. Turning the
ignition off will also turn off the ITBC
system. The ITBC system is fully functional
only when the ignition is in on.{Warning
Connecting a trailer that has an air brake
system may result in reduced or
complete loss of trailer braking, including
increased stopping distance or trailer
instability which could result in serious
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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . 310
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . 311
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . 313
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . 317
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Engine Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Brake Pad Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Noise Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control Function Check (Mechanical
Shifter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . 333
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 337 Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left) . . . . . 341
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right) . . . 342
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Tire Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . 348
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . 351
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . 351
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . 359
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . 361
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 361
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 362
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . 376

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Liftgate
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset and should
need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the
headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary,
see your dealer.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs,
or any bulb changing procedure not listed in
this section, contact your dealer.
Caution
Do not replace incandescent bulbs with
aftermarket LED replacement bulbs. This
can cause damage to the vehicle electrical
system.
Halogen Bulbs
{Warning
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside
and can burst if you drop or scratch the
bulb. You or others could be injured. Be
sure to read and follow the instructions
on the bulb package.
LED Lighting
This vehicle has several LED lamps. For
replacement of any LED lighting assembly,
contact your dealer.
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
Base Level Headlamp Assembly
1. Turn Signal Lamps
Headlamp Replacement
See your dealer for headlamp replacement.
Turn Signal Lamp Replacement
Base Level1. Open the hood.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly
and pull it straight out.

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3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straightout of the bulb socket.
4. Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1–3 to reinstall.
Uplevel
See your dealer for headlamp replacement.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps
Base Level Taillamp Assembly
1. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp
2. Back-Up Lamp
3. Side Marker Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the tailgate.
2. Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws.
3. Pull the rear lamp assembly outward and rearward away from the box side to
remove it from the vehicle.
4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise.
5. Pull the bulb straight out from thesocket.
6. Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1–5 to reinstall.
Uplevel Taillamp Assembly
The taillamps, turn signal lamps, stoplamps,
and back-up lamps are LEDs. To replace, see
your dealer.

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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
This procedure is for the regular cab only.
For crew cab and double cab see your
dealer.
1. Cargo Lamp Bulbs
2. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp(CHMSL) Bulb
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Remove the two screws and lift off thelamp assembly.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it straight out.
3. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
License Plate Lamp
To replace the bulb:
1. Reach behind the rear bumper and locate the bulb.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
3. Replace the bulb and reverse Step 2 toreinstall.
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to
protect against an electrical system
overload.
When the current electrical load is too
heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the current load
returns to normal or the problem is fixed.
This greatly reduces the chance of circuit
overload and fire caused by electrical
problems.

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Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Assistance SystemsAdvanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Automatic EmergencyBraking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) . . . . . . . . . 266
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . 270
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) . . . . . . . . . 263
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Surround Vision System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Audio Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163, 164
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Emergency Braking (AEB) DisabledLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . 163
Axle Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
B
BatteryExterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . 152
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . .327, 376
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163, 164
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170, 171, 174
Brake
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Pad Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Brake Pad Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Brakes (cont'd)
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Automatic Emergency (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Front Pedestrian (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . 266
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Buckle To Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp(CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . 333
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
C
Calibration Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . 310
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . 1, 376
Camera Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Truck Bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41