2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Owners Manual

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50,000 (80 000) (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (200 000) 150,000 (240 000) • • Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components. Vehicles without a ﬁlter restriction indicator: Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19. Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter (severe service). See footnote (h). Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter (normal service). Four-wheel drive: Change transfer case ﬂuid. See footnote (g). Inspect evaporative control system. An Emission Control Service. See footnotes † and (k). 6-6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Additional Required Services (cont’d) Service and Miles (Kilometers) Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Engine cooling system service (or every ﬁve years, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. See footnote (m). 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (200 000) 150,000 (240 000) • • • Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. # Lubricate the front suspension, steering linkage, and parking brake cable guides. Control arm ball joints on 2500 series vehicles require lubrication but should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F (−12°C) or higher, or they could be damaged. Control arm ball joints on 1500 series vehicles are maintenance-free. 6-7 (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts, signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc. Visually check constant velocity joints, rubber boots, and axle seals for leaks. (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, ﬁttings, and clamps; replace with genuine parts as needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year. (d) Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or contamination. Clean the windshield and wiper blades, if contaminated. Replace wiper blades that are worn or damaged. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-61 and Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades on page 5-111 for more information. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety belt assemblies are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see 6-8 anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also see Checking the Restraint Systems on page 1-92. (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear compartment hinges, outer liftgate handle pivot points, rear door detent link, roller mechanism, liftgate handle pivot points, latch bolt, fuel door hinge, cargo door hinge, locks, and folding seat hardware. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. (g) Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation. (h) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. − When doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery service. (i) Drain, ﬂush, and reﬁll cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer/retailer perform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-28 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap, and ﬁller neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. (j) A ﬂuid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and the ﬂuid level checked. Add ﬂuid if needed. (k) Inspect system. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve works properly, if equipped. Replace as needed. (l) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the ﬁlter at each engine oil change. (m) Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary. Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, dependability, and emission control performance of your vehicle. Your dealer/retailer can assist you with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any ﬂuids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13. At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel ﬁll. Engine Oil Level Check Notice: regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep the engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to the engine not covered by your warranty. Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-15. It is important to check the engine oil 6-9 Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL® coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-28. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary. At Least Once a Month Tire Inﬂation Check Inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they are inﬂated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check the spare tire. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-70. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored securely. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-86. Tire Wear Inspection Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service notiﬁcation. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary, rotate the tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-75. 6-10 At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-43. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer/retailer for service. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF. Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-43. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON/RUN, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact your dealer/retailer for service. 6-11 (cid:129) (cid:129) Hood and Liftgate Support Gas Strut Service Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear, corrosion, cracks, loss of lubricant, or other damage. Check the hold open ability of gas strut. If necessary, replace with genuine parts from your dealer/retailer. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to ﬂush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect. Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Check the sealant expiration date printed on the instruction label of the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (if equipped) at least once a year. See your dealer/retailer for a replacement canister. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required. 6-12 (cid:129) (cid:129) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Usage Engine Oil Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Windshield Washer Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see Engine Oil on page 5-15. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 5-28. Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Optikleen® Washer Solvent. Usage Power Steering System Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Chassis Lubrication Front Axle (1500 Series Vehicles with Four-Wheel Drive) Front Axle (2500 Series Vehicles with Four-Wheel Drive) Fluid/Lubricant GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186). DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021671, in Canada 89021672). SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678) meeting GM Speciﬁcation 9986115. 6-13 Usage Rear Axle Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678) meeting GM Speciﬁcation 9986115. Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive) DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One-Piece Propshaft Spline (Two-Wheel Drive with Auto. Trans.) Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12345879, in Canada 10953511) or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830. Usage Hood Hinges Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Squeaks Fluid/Lubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887). Synthetic Grease with Teﬂon, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12371287, in Canada 10953437). 6-14 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number Engine Air Cleaner /Filter High Capacity Filter Standard Filter Oil Filter Spark Plugs Wiper Blades Front – 21.6 inches (55.0 cm) Rear – 11.8 inches (30.0 cm) *A3085C high-capacity air cleaner ﬁlter may be substituted. 15908915 15908916 89017524 12571164 15930910 15173728 ACDelco® Part Number A3085C A3086C* PF48 41-985 — — 6-15 Engine Drive Belt Routing If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. 6-16 Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts. Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record 6-17 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-18 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-19 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-20 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ...............7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......................7-2 Online Owner Center ......................................7-4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...............................................7-5 Customer Assistance Offices ............................7-5 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ................7-6 Roadside Assistance Program ..........................7-7 Scheduling Service Appointments .....................7-9 Courtesy Transportation ...................................7-9 Collision Damage Repair ................................7-11 Reporting Safety Defects ................................7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ..........................7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ................................7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .....7-14 Service Publications Ordering Information .........7-15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ................7-16 Event Data Recorders ...................................7-16 OnStar® ......................................................7-17 Navigation System ........................................7-17 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID) ..............7-17 7-1 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken: STEP ONE: Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service, or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact General Motors of Canada Customer Communication Centre by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). 7-2 We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: (cid:129) Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield. (cid:129) Dealership name and location. (cid:129) Vehicle delivery date and present mileage (kilometers). When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s facility. That is why we suggest you follow Step One ﬁrst if you have a concern. STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you should ﬁle with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program to enforce your rights. The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to ﬁling a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you. You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll-free telephone number or write them at the following address: BBB Auto Line Program Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203-1838 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, mileage, and other factors. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this program. STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps 1 and 2, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/ Arbitration Program. General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims. The program provides for the review of the facts involved by an impartial third party arbiter, and may include an informal hearing before the arbiter. The program is designed so that the entire dispute settlement process, from the time you ﬁle your complaint to the ﬁnal decision, should be completed in about 70 days. We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal, quick, and free of charge. For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685. Alternatively, you may call the General Motors Customer Communication Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), 1-800-263-7854 (French), or you may write to: The Mediation/Arbitration Program c/o Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Limited Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Your inquiry should be accompanied by your Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). 7-3 Online Owner Center (United States only) The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs. Speciﬁc vehicle information can be found in one place. The Online Owner Center allows you to: (cid:129) Get e-mail service reminders. (cid:129) Access information about your speciﬁc vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner manual. (cid:129) Keep track of your vehicle’s service history and maintenance schedule. Find GM dealers/retailers for service nationwide. (cid:129) Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members. Refer to www.MyGMLink.com on the web for updated information and to register your vehicle. My GM Canada (Canada only) My GM Canada is a password-protected section of gmcanada.com where you can save information on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease. Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to: − My Showroom: Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area. − My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as address and phone number for each of your preferred GM Dealers or Retailers. − My Driveway: Receive service reminders and helpful advice on owning and maintaining your vehicle. − My Preferences: Manage your proﬁle, subscribe to E-News and use tools and forms with greater ease. To sign up to My GM Canada, visit the My GM Canada section within www.gmcanada.com. 7-4 (cid:129) From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Canada — Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www.gmcanada.com 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user in the U.S. can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV (2438). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to: United States — Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 www.Chevrolet.com 1-800-222-1020 1-800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA (243-8872) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 7-5 Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col. Lomas de Bezares C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F. 01-800-508-0000 Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift. The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, visit gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. 7-6 Roadside Assistance Program For vehicles purchased in the U.S., call 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872); (Text telephone (TTY): 1-888-889-2438). For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program. Who is Covered? Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle operator, regardless of ownership. In Canada, a person driving this vehicle without the consent of the owner is not eligible for coverage. Services Provided The following services are provided in the U.S. and Canada up to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km), whichever occurs ﬁrst, and, in Canada only, up to a maximum coverage of $100. Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station (approximately $5 in Canada). In Canada, service to provide diesel may be restricted. For safety reasons, propane and other alternative fuels will not be provided through this service. Lock-out Service: Lock-out service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle. A remote unlock may be available if you have an active OnStar® subscription. To ensure security, the driver must present personal identiﬁcation before lock-out service is provided. In Canada, the vehicle registration is also required. (cid:129) Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or Highway: Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling crash. Winch-out assistance is provided when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow. Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire in good condition, when equipped and properly inﬂated, is covered at no charge. The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure. Jump Start: A battery jump start is covered at no charge if the vehicle does not start. Trip Routing Service (Canada only): Upon request, Roadside Assistance will send you detailed, computer personalized maps, highlighting your choice of either the most direct route or the most scenic route to your destination, anywhere in North America, along with helpful travel information pertaining to your trip. Please allow three weeks before your planned departure date. Trip routing requests will be limited to six per calendar year. 7-7 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Trip Interruption Beneﬁts and Assistance (Canada only): In the event of a warranty related vehicle disablement, while en route and over 250 kilometres from the original point of departure, you may qualify for trip interruption expense assistance. This assistance covers reasonable reimbursement of up to a maximum of $500 (Canadian) for (A) meals (maximum of $50/day), (B) lodging (maximum of $100/night) and (C) alternate ground transportation (maximum of $40/day). This beneﬁt is to assist you with some of the unplanned expense you may incur while waiting for your vehicle to be repaired. Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts and a copy of the repair order are required. Once authorization has been given, your advisor will help you make any necessary arrangements and explain how to claim for trip interruption expense assistance. (cid:129) Alternative Service (Canada only): There may be times, when Roadside Assistance cannot provide timely assistance. Your advisor may authorize you to secure local emergency road service, and you will be reimbursed up to $100 upon submission of the original receipt to Roadside Assistance. In many instances, mechanical failures may be covered. However, any cost for parts and labor for non-warranty repairs are the responsibility of the driver. Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in their sole discretion, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Calling for Assistance For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following to the Roadside Assistance Representative: (cid:129) Your name, home address, and home telephone number Telephone number of your location Location of the vehicle (cid:129) Model, year, color, and license plate number of the vehicle (cid:129) Odometer reading, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle (cid:129) Description of the problem 7-8 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Towing and Road Service Exclusions Speciﬁcally excluded from Roadside Assistance coverage are towing or services for vehicles operated on a non-public roadway or highway, ﬁnes, impound towing caused by a violation of local, Municipal, State, Provincial, or Federal law, and mounting, dismounting or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation. Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer/retailer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer/retailer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership/retailer, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer/retailer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair. Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada) and extended powertrain warranty in both the U.S. and Canada. Several courtesy transportation options are available to assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty repairs are required. Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. 7-9 Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation. Dealers may provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes one-way or round trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters of the dealer’s area. Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the dealer’s shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle service. In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. See your dealer for information regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs. 7-10 Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair. Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/provincial, local, and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. It may not be possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to ensure that your vehicle’s designed appearance, durability, and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New Vehicle Warranty. Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty. Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty. Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your dealer/retailer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state of the art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment. 7-11 Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs. 7-12 If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. If there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. (cid:129) Give only the necessary and requested information to police and other parties involved in the crash. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the crash. This will help guard against post-crash legal action. If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-7 for more information. If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name, the service’s name, and the phone number. (cid:129) Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle. If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the crash. They will walk you through the information they will need. If they ask for a police report, phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be necessary. This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable. (cid:129) Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a dealer/retailer or a private collision repair facility to ﬁx the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time. (cid:129) Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle. If you have a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome this opportunity. Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party’s insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company’s collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits. 7-13 (cid:129) Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer/retailer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA 400 Seventh Street, SW. Washington D.C., 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, please notify General Motors. Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French), or write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins’ give additional 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. Owner Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 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.O. 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. 7-15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For example, your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may store data to help your dealer/retailer technician service your vehicle. Some modules may also store data about how you operate the vehicle, such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed. These modules may also retain the owner’s personal preferences, such as radio pre-sets, seat positions, and temperature settings. 7-16 Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: (cid:129) How various systems in your vehicle were operating (cid:129) Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened (cid:129) How far, if at all, the driver was pressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal (cid:129) How fast the vehicle was traveling This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. GM will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request of police or similar government office; as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as required by law. Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes, where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a speciﬁc vehicle or vehicle owner. OnStar® If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions for information on data collection and use. See also OnStar® System on page 2-60 in this manual for more information. Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions. Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID) RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other GM system containing personal information. 7-17 ✍ NOTES 7-18 A Accessories and Modiﬁcations ............................ 5-3 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ......... 4-41 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................... 1-91 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ........................... 5-116 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal .................. 2-29 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-19 Air Conditioning ...................................... 3-23, 3-26 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ........................... 3-41 Readiness Light .......................................... 3-40 Airbag System ................................................ 1-76 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? ........ 1-84 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .................... 1-82 Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 1-79 Airbag Systems Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ................................................... 1-91 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 1-84 Passenger Sensing System ........................... 1-86 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 1-90 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ...................... 1-83 Antenna, Rear Side Window ........................... 3-126 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........................................ 3-126 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............................. 4-5 Antilock Brake, System Warning Light ................ 3-46 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ............. 5-112 Care of Safety Belts ................................... 5-109 Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 5-114 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................. 5-110 Fabric/Carpet ............................................ 5-108 Finish Care ............................................... 5-110 Finish Damage .......................................... 5-113 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ..................................... 5-109 Interior Cleaning ........................................ 5-106 Leather .................................................... 5-108 Sheet Metal Damage .................................. 5-113 Tires ........................................................ 5-113 Underbody Maintenance ............................. 5-113 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ............... 5-114 Washing Your Vehicle ................................. 5-110 Weatherstrips ............................................ 5-109 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...... 5-111 Appointments, Scheduling Service ....................... 7-9 Ashtray ......................................................... 3-23 Audio System ................................................. 3-82 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-124 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ............................ 3-112 Radio Reception ........................................ 3-125 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................... 3-122 Setting the Clock ......................................... 3-83 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................... 3-124 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........... 3-126 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-85 Rear Side Window Antenna ......................... 3-126 Automatic Headlamp System ............................ 3-18 Automatic Transmission Fluid .................................................. 5-22, 5-24 Operation ................................................... 2-31 Autoride® ....................................................... 4-49 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch ................. 3-19 Battery .......................................................... 5-45 Electric Power Management .......................... 3-21 Run-Down Protection ................................... 3-21 Bench Seat, Split (60/40) ................................. 1-12 Brake Emergencies ................................................ 4-6 Brakes .......................................................... 5-42 System Warning Light .................................. 3-45 Braking ........................................................... 4-4 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-6 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-26 Bucket Seats, Rear ......................................... 1-18 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-58 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-58 Headlamp Aiming ........................................ 5-55 License Plate Lamps .................................... 5-60 Bulb Replacement (cont.) Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-60 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ........................................ 5-58 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-78 Calibration ............................................. 2-49, 2-52 California Fuel .................................................. 5-6 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ....... 5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning ....................... 5-3 Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Capacities and Speciﬁcations .......................... 5-124 Carbon Monoxide ........... 2-13, 2-15, 2-47, 4-30, 4-49 Care of Safety Belts .............................................. 5-109 Cargo Cover .................................................. 2-73 CD, MP3 ............................................ 3-102, 3-106 Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-71 Center Seat ................................................... 1-11 Chains, Tire ................................................... 5-84 Charging System Light .................................... 3-43 Check Engine Light ............................................... 3-48 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-12 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................. 5-114 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-57 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-54 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children .......... 1-61 Older Children ............................................. 1-51 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ................................... 1-70 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position ........................ 1-72 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position .......................... 1-72 Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-60 Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-23 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ............. 5-112 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................ 5-110 Fabric/Carpet ............................................ 5-108 Finish Care ............................................... 5-110 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ..................................... 5-109 Interior ..................................................... 5-106 Leather .................................................... 5-108 Tires ........................................................ 5-113 Underbody Maintenance ............................. 5-113 Washing Your Vehicle ................................. 5-110 Weatherstrips ............................................ 5-109 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...... 5-111 Climate Control System ................................... 3-23 Dual Automatic ............................................ 3-26 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-33 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System ...... 3-33 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System, Electronic ................................................ 3-35 Clock, Setting ................................................. 3-83 Collision Damage Repair .................................. 7-11 Compass ............................................... 2-49, 2-52 Content Theft-Deterrent .................................... 2-22 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-3 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-47 Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-30 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............................. 5-31 Cooling System .............................................. 5-34 Cruise Control ................................................ 3-12 Cruise Control Light ........................................ 3-53 Cupholder(s) .................................................. 2-71 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation .................................. 7-9 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ............................... 7-5 Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-5 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ............... 7-6 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .... 7-14 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government .............................. 7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ......................... 7-14 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-7 Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-15 Daytime Running Lamps .................................. 3-17 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2 Delayed Locking ............................................. 2-11 Disc, MP3 .......................................... 3-102, 3-106 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4 Dome Lamp Override ...................................... 3-20 Dome Lamps ................................................. 3-20 Door Delayed Locking .......................................... 2-11 Locks ........................................................ 2-10 Power Door Locks ....................................... 2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-12 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-55 DIC Operation and Displays .................. 3-56, 3-62 DIC Vehicle Customization ............................ 3-73 DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-65 Driving At Night ..................................................... 4-26 Before a Long Trip ...................................... 4-28 Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 Drunken ....................................................... 4-2 Highway Hypnosis ....................................... 4-28 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-28 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-26 Off-Road .................................................... 4-13 Recovery Hooks .......................................... 4-34 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ................. 4-34 Winter ........................................................ 4-30 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ............. 3-26 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System .................. 3-113 EDR ............................................................. 7-16 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ..................................... 5-116 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ............. 5-119 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......................... 5-117 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....................... 5-118 Power Windows and Other Power Options ....... 5-117 Underhood Fuse Block ............................... 5-120 Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................. 5-117 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-19 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-48 Coolant ...................................................... 5-28 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-30 Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-47 Drive Belt Routing ....................................... 6-16 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-14 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-47 Fan Noise .................................................. 5-39 Oil ............................................................. 5-15 Oil Life System ........................................... 5-18 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ........... 5-33 Overheating ................................................ 5-31 Running While Parked .................................. 2-48 Starting ...................................................... 2-28 Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-20 Event Data Recorders ..................................... 7-16 Exit Lighting ................................................... 3-20 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-50 Exterior Lamps ............................................... 3-16 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-19 Finish Damage ............................................. 5-113 Flashers, Hazard Warning .................................. 3-6 Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-9 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-85 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-86 Flat Tire, Storing ........................................... 5-102 Fluid ..................................................... 5-22, 5-24 Power Steering ........................................... 5-39 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-40 Fog Lamp Fog ........................................................... 3-18 Fog Lamp Light .............................................. 3-53 Four-Wheel Drive .................................... 2-38, 5-52 Front Axle ...................................................... 5-53 ............................................................... 5-5 Fuel Additives ...................................................... 5-6 California Fuel .............................................. 5-6 E85 (85% Ethanol) ........................................ 5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 5-11 Filling the Tank ............................................. 5-9 Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-8 Gage ......................................................... 3-54 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 5-5 Low Warning Light ....................................... 3-55 Fuses Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ............. 5-119 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......................... 5-117 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....................... 5-118 Underhood Fuse Block ............................... 5-120 Windshield Wiper ....................................... 5-117 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-47 Fuel .......................................................... 3-54 Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-51 Speedometer .............................................. 3-39 Tachometer ................................................. 3-39 Voltmeter Gage ........................................... 3-44 Garage Door Opener ....................................... 2-64 Gasoline Octane ........................................................ 5-5 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-5 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-71 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 7-6 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6 Head Restraints .............................................. 1-10 Headlamp Aiming ....................................................... 5-55 Headlamps Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-58 Daytime Running Lamps ............................... 3-17 Exterior Lamps ............................................ 3-16 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-9 Headlamps (cont.) Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-58 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-9 On Reminder .............................................. 3-17 Heated Seats ................................................... 1-5 Heater ........................................................... 3-23 Heater ........................................................... 3-26 Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-53 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-28 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-28 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 5-12 Release ..................................................... 5-12 Horn ............................................................... 3-6 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-35 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-26 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-54 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................... 5-70 Instrument Panel Overview ..................................................... 3-4 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness .................................................. 3-19 Cluster ....................................................... 3-38 J Jump Starting ................................................. 5-46 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-4 Keys ............................................................... 2-3 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..................................... 5-64 Lamps Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp ........................ 3-19 Dome ........................................................ 3-20 Dome Lamp Override ................................... 3-20 Reading ..................................................... 3-20 Lap Belt ........................................................ 1-49 Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................... 1-43 LATCH System Child Restraints ........................................... 1-61 Level Control .................................................. 4-48 License Plate Lamps ....................................... 5-60 Liftgate, Power ............................................... 2-15 Liftgate/Liftglass .............................................. 2-13 Liftglass/Liftgate .............................................. 2-13 Light Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-40 Antilock Brake System Warning ..................... 3-46 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-45 Charging System ......................................... 3-43 Cruise Control ............................................. 3-53 Fog Lamp .................................................. 3-53 Highbeam On ............................................. 3-53 Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 3-55 Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-48 Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-52 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. 3-41 Safety Belt Reminders .................................. 3-39 Security ..................................................... 3-52 StabiliTrak® Indicator .................................... 3-46 Tire Pressure .............................................. 3-47 Tow/Haul Mode ........................................... 3-53 Entry ......................................................... 3-20 Exit ........................................................... 3-20 Lighting Lights Exterior Lamps ............................................ 3-16 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-9 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-9 On Reminder .............................................. 3-17 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-35 Locking Rear Axle ............................................ 4-6 Lockout Protection .......................................... 2-12 Locks Delayed Locking .......................................... 2-11 Door .......................................................... 2-10 Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-12 Power Door ................................................ 2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-12 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-11 Low Fuel Warning Light ................................... 3-55 Luggage Carrier .............................................. 2-72 Lumbar Manual Controls ............................................ 1-4 Power Controls ............................................. 1-4 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-9 At Least Once a Month ................................ 6-10 At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-10 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-7 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-17 Maintenance Replacement Parts .................... 6-15 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-13 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4 Using .......................................................... 6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-48 Manual Lumbar Controls .................................... 1-4 Manual Seats ................................................... 1-2 Manual, Using .................................................... iii Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals ...................... 1-6 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-65 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass and Temperature Display ............. 2-52 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ............. 2-49 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 2-57 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-57 Outside Heated Mirrors ................................ 2-57 Outside Manual Mirrors ................................ 2-54 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors .................... 2-56 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-55 Outside Trailer-Tow Mirrors ........................... 2-54 Park Tilt ..................................................... 2-57 MP3 .................................................. 3-102, 3-106 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-4 N Navigation System, Privacy .............................. 7-17 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ............................... 3-112 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-26 Odometer ...................................................... 3-39 Odometer, Trip ............................................... 3-39 Off-Road Driving ............................................. 4-13 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-11 Oil Engine ....................................................... 5-15 Pressure Gage ............................................ 3-51 Pressure Light ............................................. 3-52 Oil, Engine Oil Life System .............................. 5-18 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-51 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-4 OnStar, Privacy .............................................. 7-17 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ............... 2-60 Operation, Universal Home Remote System ........ 2-64 Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-6 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-33 Outlets Accessory Power ......................................... 3-22 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ............................. 2-57 Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-57 Heated Mirrors ............................................ 2-57 Manual Mirrors ............................................ 2-54 Power Foldaway Mirrors ............................... 2-56 Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-55 Trailer-Tow Mirrors ....................................... 2-54 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ..... 5-33 Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-9 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii Paint, Damage .............................................. 5-113 Park Aid ........................................................ 2-58 Park Brake .................................................... 2-43 Park (P) Shifting Into ................................................ 2-44 Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-46 Park Tilt Mirrors .............................................. 2-57 Parking Assist ........................................................ 2-58 Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-46 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................... 3-41 Passenger Sensing System .............................. 1-86 Passing ......................................................... 4-11 PASS-Key® III+ .............................................. 2-24 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ................................ 2-24 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ....... 5-4 Power Door Locks ................................................. 2-11 Electrical System ....................................... 5-117 Liftgate ...................................................... 2-15 Lumbar Controls ........................................... 1-4 Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-27 Running Boards .......................................... 2-18 Seat ............................................................ 1-3 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-39 Windows .................................................... 2-20 Privacy .......................................................... 7-16 Event Data Recorders .................................. 7-16 Navigation System ....................................... 7-17 OnStar ....................................................... 7-17 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation ....................... 7-17 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-11 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID), Privacy ...... 7-17 Radios .......................................................... 3-82 Radio(s) ........................................................ 3-85 Radios Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ................................................. 3-112 Rear Seat Audio ........................................ 3-122 10 Radios (cont.) Reception ................................................. 3-125 Setting the Clock ......................................... 3-83 Theft-Deterrent .......................................... 3-124 Rainsense™ II Wipers ..................................... 3-10 Reading Lamps .............................................. 3-20 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System ......... 3-33 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls ..................... 3-35 Rear Axle ...................................................... 5-51 Locking ........................................................ 4-6 Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2-12 Rear Heated Seats ......................................... 1-11 Rear Seat Armrest .......................................... 2-73 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) .................................. 3-122 Rear Seat Entertainment System ..................... 3-113 Rear Side Window Antenna ............................ 3-126 Rear Storage Area .......................................... 2-73 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ......................... 3-12 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass and Temperature Display ................ 2-52 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ..... 2-49 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-13 Recovery Hooks ............................................. 4-34 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-45 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .................. 2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation ..... 2-5 Remote Vehicle Start ........................................ 2-8 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire .................................................. 5-92 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-87 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-60 Replacement Parts, Maintenance ...................... 6-15 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government .................................. 7-14 General Motors ........................................... 7-14 United States Government ............................ 7-14 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems .................... 1-92 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .......................................... 1-93 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-27 Roadside Assistance Program ....................................... 7-7 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 4-34 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ............................... 6-16 Running Boards, Power ................................... 2-18 Running the Engine While Parked ..................... 2-48 Safety Belt Safety Belts Reminder Light ............................................ 3-39 Care of .................................................... 5-109 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-35 Safety Belts (cont.) Lap Belt ..................................................... 1-49 Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................ 1-43 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-50 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-49 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....................... 1-30 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4 Seats 60/40 Split Bench Seat ................................. 1-12 Bucket Seats, Rear ...................................... 1-18 Center Seat ................................................ 1-11 Head Restraints .......................................... 1-10 Heated Seats ............................................... 1-5 Heated Seats - Rear .................................... 1-11 Manual Lumbar ............................................. 1-4 Memory, Mirrors and Pedals ........................... 1-6 Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-4 Power Seats ................................................. 1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-8 Third Row Seat ........................................... 1-25 Secondary Latch System ................................. 5-98 Securing a Child Restraint Center Front Seat Position ............................ 1-72 Rear Seat Position ...................................... 1-70 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-72 Security Light ................................................. 3-52 11 Service ........................................................... 5-3 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......................... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ..................................................... 5-5 California Pershlorate Materials Requirements ..... 5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning .................... 5-3 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4 Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-48 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-15 Service, Scheduling Appointments ....................... 7-9 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-90 Sheet Metal Damage ..................................... 5-113 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-44 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-46 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-8 Snow Plow .................................................... 4-41 Spare Tire .................................................... 5-106 Installing .................................................... 5-92 Removing ................................................... 5-87 Storing ..................................................... 5-102 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ............................... 5-124 Speedometer .................................................. 3-39 Split Bench Seat (60/40) .................................. 1-12 StabiliTrak® System .......................................... 4-6 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ................................ 3-46 Start Vehicle, Remote ....................................... 2-8 Starting the Engine ......................................... 2-28 Steering .......................................................... 4-9 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....................... 3-124 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-6 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-71 Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-71 Glove Box .................................................. 2-71 Luggage Carrier .......................................... 2-72 Rear Seat Armrest ....................................... 2-73 Rear Storage Area ....................................... 2-73 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ..................... 4-33 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-21 Sunroof ......................................................... 2-74 Tachometer .................................................... 3-39 Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ...... 5-58 Theft-Deterrent, Radio .................................... 3-124 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-22 Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-22 PASS-Key® III+ ........................................... 2-24 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ............................. 2-24 Third Row Seat .............................................. 1-25 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-6 Time, Setting .................................................. 3-83 12 Tire Pressure Light ............................................. 3-47 Tires ............................................................. 5-63 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning ............................................... 5-112 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-78 Chains ....................................................... 5-84 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-86 Cleaning ................................................... 5-113 Different Size .............................................. 5-80 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-85 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................ 5-70 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-75 Installing the Spare Tire ................................ 5-92 Pressure Monitor Operation ........................... 5-73 Pressure Monitor System .............................. 5-71 Removing the Flat Tire ................................. 5-92 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-87 Secondary Latch System .............................. 5-98 Spare Tire ................................................ 5-106 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools .......... 5-102 Tire Sidewall Labeling .................................. 5-64 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions .................... 5-67 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-80 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-82 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-82 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-77 Tow/Haul Mode ............................................... 2-37 Tow/Haul Mode Light ....................................... 3-53 Towing Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-45 Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-49 Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-45 Traction Trailer Transmission StabiliTrak® System ....................................... 4-6 Recommendations ....................................... 4-63 Fluid, Automatic .................................. 5-22, 5-24 Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-31 Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-39 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-8 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ............... 2-58 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-80 Universal Home Remote System ....................... 2-64 Operation ................................................... 2-64 Using this Manual ............................................... iii 13 V Vehicle Control ........................................................ 4-3 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-35 Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Customization, DIC .............................. 3-73 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy .................. 7-16 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ............................................ 5-115 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label .................. 5-116 Vehicle, Remote Start ....................................... 2-8 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-33 Visors ........................................................... 2-21 Voltmeter Gage .............................................. 3-44 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-82 Different Size .............................................. 5-80 Replacement ............................................... 5-82 Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-60 Windows ....................................................... 2-19 Power ........................................................ 2-20

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