2003 Chevrolet Avalanche Owners Manual

Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-222-1 020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-51 70 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1 H 8P7

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Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1 -800-463-7483). Owner’s Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00

Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551 -41 23 Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-Mastercard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P. 0. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds.

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Accessory Power Outlets 3-1 9 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ......... 4-54 Adding Washer Fluid ....................................... 5-38 Additional Program Information ........................... 7-9 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal .................. 2-29 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ...... 3-69, 3-80 Air Bag

Passenger Status Indicator ........................... Readiness Light ..........................................

Air Bag Systems

.....................................

3-33 3-32 1-52, 1-58

Adding Equipment to Your Air

Bag-Equipped Vehicle ............................... Restrain? .................... ...........................

1-64 How Does an Air Bag 1-58 Passenger Sensing System 1-61 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ......... 1-65 What Makes an Air Bag 1-58 What Will You See After an Air

Inflate? ....................

Bag Inflates? ...........................................

When Should an Air Bag Where Are the Air Bags?

1-59 Inflate? ................... 1-57 1-54 .............................. Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine 5-1 9 ................................. Air Conditioning .............................................. 3-24 7-5 All Overseas Locations ...................................... .................. 5-90 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels AM ............................................................. 3-101 3-104 Antenna, Fixed Mast ......................................

.....................................

Antenna. XMTM Satellite Radio System ............. 3-104 Anti-lock Brake System 4-7 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light .............. 3-37 Appearance Care ............................................ 5-85 Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-88 Chemical Paint Spotting ............................... 5-91 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ................ 5-85 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle .............. 5-88 Finish Damage ............................................ 5-90 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials .......... 5-91 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-90 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-91 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-88 3-19 Ashtrays ........................................................ Audio Output .................................................. 3-97 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-64 Audio Systems

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............... 3-102 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ................ 3-103 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-103 DAB Radio Antenna System 3-104 ........................ Fixed Mast Antenna ................................... 3-104 Radio with CD ............................................ 3-65 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-76 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) 3-99 ................................ Setting the Time .......................................... 3-64 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................... 3-1 01 Understanding Radio Reception ................... 3-1 01 XMTM Satellite Radio Antenna System ........... 3-104

Automatic Climate Control System ..................... Automatic Headlamp System ............................ Automatic Transfer Case .................................. Automatic Transmission

Fluid .......................................................... Operation ................................................... Automatic Transmission Check .......................... Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control

3-20 3-1 4 2-34

5-22 2-31 6-12

System Check ............................................. 6-13 Auxiliary Battery .............................................. 4-69 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch ................. 3-16

Backing Up ..................................... Battery ........................................... BATTERY NOT CHARGING Battery Replacement ......................... Battery Run-Down Protection ............. Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......... Before You Drive ............................. Body Lubrication Service ................... Brake

..............

Parking ....................................... System Inspection ........................ System Warning Light ...................

Brake Adjustment ............................. Brake Fluid .....................................

............... 4-65 ............... 5-42 ............... 3-58 ................. 2-6 ............... 3-18 ............... 4-38 ............... 3-90 ............... 6-12

............... 2-38 ............... 6-16 ............... 3-36 ............... 5-42 ............... 5-39

Brake Pedal. Throttle ....................................... Brake Pedal Travel ......................................... Brake Wear ................................................... Brakes .......................................................... Braking ........................................................... Braking in Emergencies ..................................... Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... Bulb Replacement ...........................................

2-29 5-42 5-41 5-39 4-6 4-9 2-27 5-52 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ........ 5-55 Daytime Running Lamps ............................... 5-55 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and

5-54 Parking Lamps ......................................... Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-52 Headlamps ................................................. 5-52 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-56 Taillamps .................................................... 5-55 5-61

.......................................

Buying New Tires

California Fuel .................................................. 5-6 Canada ........................................................... 7-5 Canadian Owners ................................................ ii 7-7 Canadian Roadside Assistance ........................... Capacities and Specifications .......................... 5-1 04 Carbon Monoxide ........... 4-41, 4-58, 2-12, 2-21, 2-43 Care of .... 5-88

............................

Safety Belts .

Care of Your

Cassette Tape Player CD and DVD Player CDs and DVDs

................................. ................................... .........................................

3-102 3-103 3-103 Cargo Area, All-Weather 2-72 .................................. Cargo Area Floor Drains 2-76 .................................. Cargo Cover Panels ........................................ 2-61 Cargo Lamps 3-16 ................................................. 2-64 Cargo Panel Storage System ............................ Cargo Tie Downs 2-71 ............................................ Cassette Tape Player Service ........................... 6-10 Center Console Storage Area 2-59 ........................... Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ........... 5-55 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block .................. 5-98 Center Overhead Console ................................ 2-59 Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts ............. 1-24 Chains, Tires .................................................. 5-65 CHANGE ENGINE OIL 3-57 .................................... .................................... Charging System Light 3-35 Check

Engine Light ............................................... ......................................... Check Engine Light CHECK OIL LEVEL ......................................... CHECK WASHER FLUID ................................. Checking Brake Fluid ...................................... Checking Coolant ........................................ Checking Engine Oil ......................... Checking Things Under the Hood ...

3-40 3-40 3-57 3-60 5-40 5-26 .... 5-15 .... 5-10

Checking Your Restraint Systems ...................... Chemical Paint Spotting ................................... Child Restraints

1-66 5-91

Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-38 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-34 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for

Children (LATCH System) .......................... Older Children ............................................. Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat

Position ..................................................

Securing a Child Restraint in the Center

Front Seat Position ................................... Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ........................................... Top Strap ................................................... Top Strap Anchor Location ............................ Where to Put the Restraint ........................... Cigarette Lighter ............................................. Cleaning

Inside of Your Vehicle .................................. Outside of Your Vehicle ................................ Underbody Maintenance ............................... ............................................ Video Screen Weatherstrips .............................................. Cleaning Exterior LampdLenses ....................... Cleaning the Mirror ......................................... Climate Control System,

Automatic ...................................................

1-43 1-32

1-45

1-47

1-48 1-42 1-43 1-41 3-19

5-85 5-88 5-91 3-104 5-88 5-88 2-47

3-20

Climate Control System

Climate Controls Personalization .................... 3-29 Dual .......................................................... 3-26 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-28 Comfort Controls ............................................. 3-20 Compact Disc Messages .......................... 3-75, 3-89 Compass Calibration ............................... 2-47, 2-48 Compass Operation ......................................... 2-48 Compass Variance .................................. 2-46, 2-49 Content Theft-Deferrent .................................... 2-25 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-6 Coolant

Engine Temperature Gage ........................ Heater, Engine ........................................ Surge Tank Pressure Cap ......................... Cooling System .............................................. Cruise Control ................................................ Cruise Control Light ........................................ Current and Past Model Order Forms Customer Assistance Information

3-39 2-30 5-27 5-30 3-10 3-44 ................ 7-12

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Courtesy Transportation .............................. Customer Assistance for Text Telephone

(TTY) Users .................................

..... 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices .............. ..... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Program for Persons with

Disabilities ................................................

7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .... 7-1 1

Customer Assistance Information (cont.)

Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian

Government ............................................ Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ............................................

7-10 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-11

7-10

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DAB Radio ................................................... Daytime Running Lamps Defensive Driving ............................................. Defogging and Defrosting ......................... Delayed Locking ............................................... Dinghy Towing ................................................ Doing Your Own Service Work ............. Dolly Towing .............................................. ............................................. Dome Lamps Door

3-102 3-14 4-2 3-25, 3-27 2-8 4-49 ...... 5-4 4-50 3-17

Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-8 Locks .......................................................... 2-7 Power Door Locks ......................................... 2-8 ............... 2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-11 Position. Safety Belt .. ..., DRIVER DOOR AJAR

.... 1-16 .... 3-61

................

.........

Driver

........

Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... DIC Operation and Displays .......................... DIC Warnings and Messages

3-46 3-46 ........................ 3-56

Driving

At Night ..................................................... 4-32 City ........................................................... 4-36 Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 Drunken ....................................................... 4-3 Freeway ..................................................... 4-37 .............................. Hill and Mountain Roads 4-39 In Rain and on Wet Roads 4-33 ........................... Winter ........................................................ 4-41 Driving On Grades .......................................... 4-66 Ice .................................... Driving on Snow or 4-42 Driving Through Deep Standing Water ............... 4-35 Driving Through Flowing Water 4-35 Driving with a Trailer 4-64 Dual Climate Control System ............................ 3-26 DVD

......................... .......................................

............................................. Care of Your Care of Your DVD Player ............................ .......................... Cleaning the Video Screen Distortion .................................................. Rear Seat Entertainment System DVD Player ....................................................

3-103 3-103 3-104 3-101 ................... 3-90 3-90

Easy Exit Seat ............................................... Electrical System ............................................ Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... Power Windows and Other Power

2-86 5-94 5-95

Options ................................................... Windshield Wiper Fuses ...............................

5-94 5-94 Electrochromic Mirror Operation ................ 2-45, 2-48 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance

Programs ................................................... 3-42

Engine

Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-19 Battery ....................................................... 5-42 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-40 Coolant ...................................................... 5-24 Coolant Heater ................ 2-30 .................... ..... 3-39 Coolant Temperature Gage ..... 6-16 Cooling System Inspection ........ Engine Compartment Overview ..... 5-12 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-43 Fan Noise .................................................. 5-36 Oil ............................................................. 5-15 Overheating ................................................ 5-27 Starting ...................................................... 2-28

......

...

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator

Check ........................................................ ENGINE COOLANT HOT ................................. Engine Coolant Level Check ............................. Engine Oil Additives ........................................ Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication ................................. Engine Oil Level Check ................................... ENGINE OVERHEATED .................................. Entertainment System

Scheduled Maintenance

Cleaning the Video Screen .......................... DVD Distortion .......................................... Entry Lighting ................................................. Erasing HomeLink@ Buttons .............................. Exit Lighting ................................................... Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... Exterior Lamps ...............................................

6-1 1 3-57 6-10 5-18

6-5 6-10 3-57

3-104 3-101 3-17 2-58 3-18 1-31 3-13

.....

....

5-85

FabriclCarpet ........... Filter

Engine Air Cleaner ...............................

Finding a PTY Station (RDS, XMTM

... 5-19

and DAB) ........................................... Finding a Station .................................... Finish Care .................................................... Finish Damage ............................................... Fixed Mast Antenna .......................................

3-69, 3-80 3-67, 3-78 5-89 5-90 3-104

Flash-to-Pass ................................................... Flat Tire ........................................................ Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... Fluid

3-8 5-66 5-67

Automatic Transmission ................................ Power Steering ........................................... Windshield Washer ...................................... FM Stereo .................................................... Fog Lamps Following Distance .......................................... Footnotes ........................................................ Four-wheel Drive .................................... Front Armrest Storage Area .............................. Front Axle ...................................................... Front Axle Locking Feature ............................... Frontal Air Bags ............................................. Fuel ............................................................... Additives ...................................................... California Fuel .............................................. ..................... Filling a Portable Fuel Container ........................................... Filling Your Tank Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. Gage ......................................................... Gasoline Octane ........................................... Gasoline Specifications .................................. Low Warning Light ....................................... System Inspection ....................................... Fuel Information Button .................................... ........................ FUEL LEVEL LOW

5-22 5-36 5-38 3-101 .................................................... 3-15 4-65 6-5 2-34, 5-50 2-59 5-51 2-34 1-57 5-5 5-6 5-6 5-9 5-7 5-7 3-45 5-5 5-5 3-45 6-15 3-49 3-60

.....,

Fuses

........................... Fuses and Circuit Breakers Windshield Wiper .........................................

5-95 5-94

Gage

Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-39 Fuel .......................................................... 3-45 Oil Pressure 3-43 ............................................... Speedometer .............................................. 3-32 Tachometer ................................................. 3-32 Transmission Temperature ............................. 3-39 3-35 Voltmeter Gage ........................................... Garage Door Opener .... 2-55 Gasoline

................

Octane ........................................................ 5-5 Specifications ............................................... 5-5 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming ........ 2-57 Glass Surfaces ............................................... 5-87 Glove Box 2-59 ................................................. GM Mobility Program for Persons with

Disabilities ....................................................

7-5

Hazard Warning Flashers Head Restraints ...............................................

.............. 3-6 1-7

..........

.................... Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Headlamps .................................................... Bulb Replacement ....................................... Daytime Running Lamps ............................... Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking

3-8 5-52 5-52 5-55

Lamps .................................................... Halogen Bulbs ............................................ Headphones ................................................... Heated Seats ..................................... Heating ..................................................... Highway Hypnosis ........................................... Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. Hitches .......................................................... HomeLink Transmitter, Programming HomeLink@ Transmitter .................................... Hood

5-54 5-52 3-95 ... 1-4 3-25 4-39 4-39 4-63 .................. 2-55 2-55

Surge Tank

Checking Things Under ................................ Release .....................................................

5-10 5-10 Horn ............................................................... 3-7 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant

.............................

............. 5-32 How to Add Fluid ............................................ 5-24 How to Check ........................................ 5-22, 5-59 How to Check Lubricant ................................... 5-49 How to Check Power Steering Fluid .................. 5-37 How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-16 Hydroplaning .............................................. 4-35

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No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ... Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ..... the Light is Flashing .............................. .......................... the Light Is On Steady You Are Stuck You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..................... You’re Caught in a Blizzard ...........................

If ... 5-29 ... 5-28 If ... 3-41 If ... 3-42 If in Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ....... 4-45 If 4-59 If 4-44 If Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-27 Ignition Transmission Lock Check ...................... 6-1 3 Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors ......................... 2-24 Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34 Inflation -- Tire Pressure .............................. 5-59 Inspection

..............................

Brake System Engine Cooling System ................................ Exhaust System .......................................... Fuel System ............................................... Part C - Periodic Maintenance ....................... Steering and Transfer Case and Front Axle

Suspension

............

(Four-wheel Drive) .............

... 6-16 6-16 6-15 6-15 6-1 5 ... 6-15

... 6-16

Instrument Panel

Cluster ....................................................... 3-31 Overview ..................................................... 3-4 3-1 7 5-95 3-17 5-87

Instrument Panel Brightness ............................. Instrument Panel Fuse Block ............................ interior Lamps ................................................ Interior Plastic Components ..............................

Jump Starting .................................................

5-43

Key Lock Cylinders Service .............................. Keyless Entry System ....................................... Keys .................................................

6-12 2-4 ...... 2-3

Lamps

Exterior ...................................................... Interior ....................................................... Lamps On Reminder ....................................... Lap Belt ........................................................ Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................... LATCH System

Child Restraints ........................................... Leather ......................................................... Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR ................................ Level Control .................................................. Light

3-13 3-17 3-14 1-25 1-16

1-43 5-87 ... 2-40 3-62 4-53

Air Bag Readiness ....................................... Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Brake System Warning ................................. Charging System ......................................... Cruise Control .............................................

3-32 ................... 3-37 3-36 3-35 3-44

Light (cont.)

Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 3-45 3-40 Malfunction Indicator .................................... Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator ................ 3-33 Safety Belt Reminder 3-32 ................................... Security ..................................................... 3-44 3-44 Tow/Haul Mode ........................................... Traction Off ................................................ 3-38 Listening to a DVD ......................................... 3-89 Loading Your Vehicle ................ .... 4-51 Locking Rear Axle .................................... 4-1 1 Lockout Protection .... 2-12 ............................ Locks

Delayed Locking ........................................... Door ........................................................... Lockout Protection ....................................... Power Door .................................................. Programmable Automatic Door Locks Rear Door Security Locks ............................. Loss of Control ............................................... LOW COOLANT LEVEL .................................. Low Fuel Warning Light ................................... Luggage Carrier .............................................. Lumbar

2-8 2-7 2-1 2 2-8 ............... 2-8 2-1 1 4-18 3-57 3-45 2-60

Power Controls .........................

. . . . . . . . . 1-3

Maintenance and Cleaning ........................... 2-73 Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts . . . . . . 5-1 06 Maintenance Schedule

At Each Fuel Fill ......................................... 6-10 At Least Once a Month 6-10 ................................ .................................. At Least Once a Year 6-12 .................................. At Least Twice a Year 6-11 Brake System Inspection .............................. 6-16 Engine Cooling System Inspection ................. 6-16 Exhaust System Inspection ........................... 6-15 Fuel System Inspection ................................ 6-15 6-3 How This Section is Organized ....................... Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ......... 6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ............. 6-10 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 6-15 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . 6-17 Part E - Maintenance Record ........................ 6-19 Scheduled Maintenance 6-5 ................................. Steering and Suspension Inspection ............... 6-15

Maintenance Schedule (cont.)

Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-wheel

Drive) Inspection ......................................

6-1 6 Using Your ................................................... 6-4 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 4-67 4-65 3-40 1-2

Maintenance When Trailer Towing ..................... Making Turns ................................................. Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ .................................... Manual Passenger Seat Matching Transmitter(s) to

Your Vehicle ................................................. .................................................

2-6 2-85

Memory Seat Message

3-56

DIC Warnings and Messages ........................

Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) ....................................................... 7-5 Midgate ......................................................... 2-1 2 Midgate Drain Grate Removal and Cleaning ....... 2-75 Midgate Operation ........................................... 2-1 2 Mirrors

Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass and Temperature Display ........................... Automatic Dimming Rearview with Onstar@,

Compass and Temperature Display ............. 2-45

Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb

View Assist

Outside Camper-Type Mirrors ........................

............................................. 2-52 2-50

2-47

Mirrors (cont.)

Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-51 Outside Heated Mirrors ................................ 2-51 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-50 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-4

2-27 New Vehicle Break-In Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ........... 5-1 06

......................................

Odometer ...................................................... Off-Road Recovery .......................................... Oil

Engine ....................................................... Pressure Gage ............................................ OIL LIFE RESET ............................................ OIL PRESSURE LOW ..................................... Older Children, Restraints ................................ ........................................ Online Owner Center Onstar@ Personal Calling ................................. Onstar@ Services ............................................ Onstar@ Steering Wheel Controls ...................... Onstar@ System ............................................. Onstar@ Virtual Advisor ....................................

3-32 4-16

5-15 3-43 3-57 3-57 1-32 7-4 2-54 2-53 2-54 2-53 2-54

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Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off

Paved Roads .............................................. ...................................... Other Warning Devices Outlet Adjustment ............................................ Outside

Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View

4-1 9 3-6 3-28

Assist ..................................................... Camper-Type Mirrors .................................... Convex Mirror ............................................. Heated Mirrors ............................................ Power Mirrors .............................................

2-52 2-50 2-51 2-51 2-50 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ... 5-27 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii 7-12 Owner’s Information

.....................................

Park (P)

Parking

Shifting Out of

..................

............... 2-41

Brake ........................................................ ................................. Over Things That Burn Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park .................................. Parking on Hills .............................................. Park(P)

(P) Mechanism Check

Shifting Into ................................................

2-38 2-42

6-14 4-66

2-39

Indicator .....................

Part A . Scheduled Maintenance Services ............ 6-4 Part B . Owner Checks and Services ................ 6-10 Part C . Periodic Maintenance Inspections .......... 6-15 Part D . Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .... 6-17 Part E . Maintenance Record ........................... 6-19 Passenger Air Bag 2-47, 2-50 Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator ................... 3-33 Passenger Sensing System 1-61 PASSENGER DOOR AJAR 3-62 4-1 6, 4-65 Passing ................................................. Passlock@ ...................................................... 2-26 Personalization Button ..................................... 3-50 Personalization, Climate Controls ...................... 3-29 Plan Ahead When Possible ................................ 7-8 Playing a Compact Disc 3-74, 3-85 Playing a Specific Loaded

.............................. .................... ...

..........................

Compact Disc

.............................................

Playing the Radio ................................... Power

3-86 3.66, 3-77

.....................

Accessory Outlets ........................................ Door Locks ..................... Electrical System ......................................... Lumbar Controls ........................................... Seat ............................................................ Steering Fluid ............................................. , ....................... Windows .................

3-19 2-8 5-94 1-3 1-2 5-36 2-24

11

Power Steering ............................................... 4-14 Programmable Automatic Door Locks .................. 2-8 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ............. 2-55 Puddle Lamps ................................................ 3-15

Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-1 4

Radio Messages ........................ Radios ..........................................................

..., ........ 3-71 3-64 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............... 3-102 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ................ 3-103 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-103 DAB Radio Antenna System ........................ 3-104 Radio with CD ............................................ 3-65 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-76 Rear Seat Audio .......................................... 3-99 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-64 Theft-Deterrent ............................ ...... 3-101 .......... 3-101 Understanding Reception .......... RDS and DAB Messages ...................... 3-70, 3-82 Reading Lamps .............................................. 3-18 Rear Axle ...................................................... 5-49 Locking ...................................................... 4-1 1 Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2-1 1

12

...................... 1-29 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear Seat Audio ............................................. 3-99 Rear Seat Audio Controls ............................... 3-100 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....................... 3-90 Rear Seat Operation ......................................... 1-8 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............. 1-26 .................. 1-26 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts Rear Storage Area .......................................... 2-61 3-25, 3-28 Rear Window Defogger ............................ Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with

Compass and Temperature Display ................ 2-47

Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming

with Onstar@, Compass and Temperature Display ......................................................

2-45 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-5 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-48 ............................. REDUCED BRAKE POWER 3-59 REDUCED ENGINE POWER ........................... 3-57 Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels .................. 2-68 Remote Control .............................................. 3-93 Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-4 ............ 2-5 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the

Removing the FronVRear Rails

Spare Tire .................................................. and Bows ...................................................

2-81 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-67 Removing the Tonneau Cover ........................... 2-78 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-56

5-71

Replacing Brake System Parts .......................... Replacing Restraint System Parts

After a Crash ..............................................

5-42

1-66

Reporting Safety Defects

Canadian Government .................................. General Motors ........................................... United States Government ............................

7-1 0 7-1 1 7-1 0 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink@ Button ....... 2-58 Resetting Defaults ........................................... 2-58 Restraint System Check ................................... 6-1 1 Checking Your Restraint Systems ................... 1-66 Replacing Restraint System Parts

..........................................

1-66

After a Crash Restraint Systems

Checking .................................................... 1-66 Replacing Parts ........................................... 1-66 1-7 Restraints, Head ............................................... ...................... 2-28 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) RFA # BATTERY LOW .................................... 3-62 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-24 RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR 3-62 Roadside

..........................

Assistance Program .......................................

7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ................... 4-46 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ....... 2-43

Safety Belt

Safety Belts

Reminder Light ............................................ 3-32

Care of ...................................................... 5-88 Center Passenger Position ............................ 1-24 Driver Position ............................................ 1-16 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-16 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..... 1-14 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ...................................... 1-29 ................................. Rear Seat Passengers 1-26 Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-24 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-31 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-23 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 1-10 4-64 .............................. iii 6-5

....................... Safety Chains ................................................. Safety Warnings and Symbols Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... Seats

Head Restraints ............................................ 1-7 ............................................... 1-4 Heated Seats Manual Passenger ......................................... 1-2 Memory ..................................................... 2-85

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Seats (cont.)

Power Lumbar .............................................. Power Seats ................................................. Rear Seat Operation ...................................... Reclining Seatbacks ................................... .......................

Secondary Latch System .. Securing a Child Restraing

1-3 1-2 1-8 1-5 5-81

Center Front Seat

Position .....

Securing a Child Restraint

............ 1-47

Rear Seat Position ...................................... Right Front Seat Position ..............................

1-45 1-48 Security Light ................................................. 3-44 Select Button ................................................. 3-47 Service ........................................................... 5-3

Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your

.......................................

Vehicle ..................................................... ...................................

5-4 Doing Your Own Work 5-4 Engine Soon Light 3-40 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-1 1 3-60 3-58 ............ 3-58 3-58 7-1 2 7-1 1

SERVICE 4WD ............................................... SERVICE AIR BAG ......................................... SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER ........ .......................... SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM Service Bulletins ............................................. Service Manuals ..

...........................

......................................

SERVICE STABILITY 3-63 ............... 3.70. 3-81 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) Setting Preset Stations ............................ 3-68, 3-79 Setting the Time ............................................. 3-64 Setting the Tone (Bassnreble) .................. 3-68, 3-79 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-90 2-39 Shifting Into Park (P) ................................... Shifting Out of Park (P) 2-41 ................................... Side Impact Air Bags ....................................... 1-57 Side Rail Channels ......................................... 2-75 Skidding ........................................................ 4-18 .................................................... Snow Plow 4-54 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 4-35 ....................... ..................................................... 5-84 Spare Tire Spare Tire Check ............................................ 6-11 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ..................... 5-86 Specifications, Capacities ............................... 5-1 04 Speedometer .................................................. 3-32 Stabilitrak@ System ......................................... 4-11 STABILITY SYS ACTIVE .................................. 3-62 STABILITY SYS DISABLED .............................. 3-63 Starter Switch Check ....................................... 6-12 Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-28 Steering ........................................................ 4-14 Steering and Suspension Inspection .................. 6-15

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Steering in Emergencies .................................. 4-15 Steering Tips .................................................. 4-14 Stereo RCA Jacks 3-96 Storage Areas

..........................................

All-Weather Cargo Area ................................ Center Console Storage Area ........................ Center Overhead Console ............................. Front Armrest Storage Area .................... Glove Box ........................ Luggage Carrier Rear Storage Area ....................................... Top-Box Storage ..........................................

2-72 2-59 2-59 1 ...... 2-59 ....... 2-59 ....... 2-60 2-61 2-77 Jack and Tools ....... 5-78 4-45 2-24 2-84

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, ...................... Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow Sun Visors ..................................................... Sunroof .........................................................

........

Tachometer ... .................................. Tailgate .................................................. Tailgate Removal ........................................ Taillamps ....................................................... Temperature and Compass Display .................... Temperature Display ........................................ Testing the Alarm ............................................ Theft-Deterrent, Radio ....................................

3-32 2-21 2-21 5-55 2-45 2-48 2-26 3-1 01

Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ Passlock@ ................................................... Throttle. Adjustable .......................................... Tilt Wheel ........................................................ Tire Inflation Check ......................................... Tires .....................................................

2-25 2-25 2-26 2-29 3-7 6-10 5-58. 5-90 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-61 Chains ....................................................... 5-65 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-67 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-66 Inflation .. Tire Pressure ............................... 5-59 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-59 Spare Tire .................................................. 5-84 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-62 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-64 5-64 Wheel Replacement ..................................... When It Is Time for New Tires .... 5-61 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater ................ 2-30 Tonneau Cover ............................................... 2-77 Top Drain Grates - Removal and Cleaning ......... 2-73 Top of the Instrument Panel ............................. 5-87 Top Strap ...................................................... 1-42 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-43 Top-Box Storage ............................................. 2-77 Torque Lock ................................................... 2-41 .................. 4-63 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires

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Tow/Haul Mode ............................................... Tow/Haul Mode Light ....................................... Towing

Recreational Vehicle ................................. Towing a Trailer .................................. ....................... Your Vehicle

.........

Traction

Assist System (TAS) .................................. Off Light ..................................................... Stabilitrak@ System ...................................... TRACTION ACTIVE ........................................ Traction Control Operation ................................ Trailer

Recommendations .....

....................... Trailer Brakes ................................................. Trailer Wiring Harness ..................................... TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE ............................. Transfer Case ................................................ Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-wheel Drive)

Inspection ...................................................

Transmission

Fluid, Automatic ....................................... Temperature Gage ....................................... TRANSMISSION HOT ..................................... Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit

Repair Manual ............................................ Transportation Options ......................................

2-33 3-44

4-48 4-58 4-48

4-9 3-38 4-1 1 3-63 4-1 2

4-58 4-64 4-68 3-61 5-50

6-1 6

5-22 3-39 3-61 2-31

7-1 1 7-8

Trip Information Button .................................... 3-47 Truck-Camper Loading Information .................... 4-57 3-8 Turn and Lane Change Signals .......................... 3-60 TURN SIGNAL ON ......................................... Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer .................. 4-65

Underbody Flushing Service ........... Underhood Fuse Block .................. Understanding Radio Reception ....... Uniform Tire Quality Grading .......... United States ............................... Used Replacement Wheels Using Cleaner on Fabric Using HomeLink@ ...................... Using Song List Mode ............. Using the Recovery Hooks .......

............ ................

..... 6-14 .............. 5-99 ................. 3-101 .................. 5-62 7-4 .................... .................. 5-65 .................. 5-86 ................. 2-58 ................. 3-88 ................. 4-47

Vehicle

4-6 Control ........................................................ Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-51 Symbols ......................................................... iv

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Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN) 5-93 Service Parts Identification Label ................... 5-93

.............................................

Vehicle Personalization

Memory Seat .............................................. 2-85 .............................................. Vehicle Storage 5-42 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-28 ................................................. Video Screen 3-93 Vinyl ......................................................... 5-87 Visors ....................................................... 2-24 ........................................... Voltmeter Gage 3-35

Warning Lights. Gages Warnings

and Indicators .....

... 3-30

DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... Other Warning Devices .................................. Safety and Symbols ......................................... .............................................. Vehicle Damage

Washing Your Vehicle ...................................... Weatherstrip Lubrication ................................... Weight of the Trailer ........................................ Weight of the Trailer Tongue ............................. What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ........................

3-56 3-6 3-6 ... III iv 5-88 6-1 2 4-61 4-62 5-17

What to Add .............................................. What to Do with Used Oil ................................ What to Use .......................... Wheels

5-40 5-19 5-25, 5-37, 5-38, 5-49

Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... Replacement ............................................... When to Add Engine Oil .................................. When to Change Engine Oil

5-64 5-64 5-16

(GM Oil Life System) ................................... 5-18 When to Check .............................................. 5-59 When to Check and Change 5-22 ............................ When to Check Lubricant ................................. 5-49 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ................ 5-37 When You Are Ready to Leave After

Power .........................................

Parking on a Hill ......................................... Where to Put the Restraint ............................... Why Safety Belts Work .................................... Windows ........................

4-67 1-41 1-11 ................... 2-23 .... 2-24 ........ 5-89 3-9 5-38 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check ................ 6-10 Windshield Wiper

Windshield and Wiper Blades ............ Windshield Washer ........................................... Fluid ..........................................................

Blade Replacement ...................................... Fuses ........................................................

5-57 5-94

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