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4 Introduction
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbolsthat may be found on the vehicleand what they mean. For moreinformation on the symbol, refer tothe Index.
0:Adjustable Pedals
9:Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel Controlsor OnStar®(if equipped)
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
`:Do Not Puncture
^:Do Not Service
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gauge
+:Fuses
3:Headlamp High/Low-BeamChanger
(:Heated Steering Wheel
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
g:Outside Power FoldawayMirrors
O:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
_:To w / H a u l M o d e
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak®
a:Under Pressure
M:Windshield Washer Fluid

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1.Instrument Panel IlluminationControl0177.
2. Integrated Trailer Brake Control(ITBC) System (If Equipped).SeeTo w i n g E q u i p m e n t0335.
3.Exterior Lamp Controls0171.
Fog Lamps0176(IfEquipped).
4.Air Vents0243.
5. Turn Signal Lever. SeeTu r nand Lane-ChangeSignals0175.
Windshield Wiper/Washer0122.
6. Favorite Switches (Out ofView). SeeSteering WheelControls0121.
Volume Switches (Out of View).SeeSteering WheelControls0121.
7.Instrument Cluster0128.
8.Hazard WarningFlashers0175.
9. Shift Lever. SeeAutomaticTr a n s m i s s i o n0277.
To w / H a u l S e l e c t o r B u t t o n ( I fEquipped). SeeTo w / H a u lMode0282.
Range Selection Mode (IfEquipped). SeeManualMode0280.
10. Light Sensor. SeeAutomaticHeadlamp System0174.
11 .Infotainment0181.
12. Passenger Airbag On-OffSwitch (If Equipped) (Out ofView). SeeAirbag On-OffSwitch080.
13.Heated and Ventilated Seats013(If Equipped).
14. Power Outlet 110/120 VoltAlternating Current (IfEquipped). SeePowerOutlets0124.
15.Power Outlets0124(IfEquipped).
16.gTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l / E l e c t r o n i c
Stability Control0295.
0Pedal Adjust Switch (If
Equipped). SeeAdjustableThrottle and BrakePedal0267.
{Cargo Lamp0177.
XParking Assist Button (If
Equipped). SeeAssistanceSystems for Parking orBacking0302.
ALane Keep Assist (LKA)
(1500 Series)0309(IfEquipped).
@Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) (2500/3500 Series)0307(If Equipped).
5Hill Descent Control Switch
(If Equipped). SeeHill DescentControl (HDC)0297.
qExhaust Brake (If
Equipped). See“ExhaustBrake”in the Duramax dieselsupplement.
gPower Take Off (PTO)
Switch (If Equipped). See theDuramax diesel supplement.

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2. Press the arrows on the controlpad while the indicator light onthe (1) or (3) button isilluminated, to move the mirrorup, down, right, or left.
3. Adjust each outside mirror sothat a little of the vehicle andthe area behind it can be seen.
4. Press either (1) or (3) again todeselect the mirror.
SeePower Mirrors047.
If equipped with power foldingmirrors:
1. Press (2) to fold the mirrors outto the driving position.
2. Press (2) again to fold themirrors in to the folded position.
For manual, power, and auto foldingmirrors, seeFolding Mirrors048.
The mirrors may also include amemory function that works with thememory seats. SeeMemorySeats061.
Interior Mirror
Adjustment
Adjust the mirror for a clear view ofthe area behind the vehicle.
Manual Dimming Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward fordaytime use and pull it for nighttimeuse to avoid glare from theheadlamps from behind. SeeManual Rearview Mirror051.
Automatic Dimming RearviewMirror
If equipped, the mirror willautomatically reduce the glare of theheadlamps from behind. Thedimming feature comes on when thevehicle is started.
SeeAutomatic Dimming RearviewMirror051.
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
To a d j u s t t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l :
1. Hold the steering wheel andpull the lever.
2. Move the steering wheel upor down.
3. Release the lever to lock thewheel in place.

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Pressmornnext to each reading
lamp to turn it on or off.
For more information about interiorlighting, seeInstrument PanelIllumination Control0177.
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is on theinstrument panel to the left of thesteering wheel.
O:Turns off the automaticheadlamps and Daytime RunningLamps (DRL). Turn the headlampcontrol to the off position again toturn the automatic headlamps orDRL back on.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, offwill only work when the vehicle is inP(Park).
AUTO :Automatically turns on theheadlamps, parking lamps,taillamps, instrument panel lights,roof marker lamps (if equipped),front/rear sidemarker lamps, andlicense plate lamps.
;:Turns on the parking lampsincluding all lamps, except theheadlamps.
5:Turns on the headlampstogether with the parking lamps andinstrument panel lights.
See:
.Exterior Lamp Controls0171.
.Daytime Running Lamps(DRL)0174.
.Fog Lamps0176.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper control is onthe turn signal lever.
The windshield wipers are controlled
by turning the band withzon it.
1:Fast wipes.
w:Slow wipes.
3INT :Turn the band up for morefrequent wipes or down for lessfrequent wipes.
OFF :Turns the windshieldwipers off.
8:For a single wipe, turn to8,then release. For several wipes,
hold the band on8longer.

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Auto Mirror Folding
If equipped, with the ignition off,
press and holdQon the RKE
transmitter for approximatelyone second to automatically fold the
exterior mirrors. Press and holdK
on the RKE transmitter forapproximately one second to unfold.SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation036.
This feature is turned on or offthrough vehicle personalization. SeeVehicle Personalization0160.
Turn Signal Indicator
If equipped, indicator lights on themirror flash in the direction of theturn or lane change.
Heated Mirrors
1:If equipped, the rear windowdefogger also heats the sidemirrors.
W:If equipped, press to turn theheated side mirrors on or off.
If the vehicle has trailer-tow mirrors,only the upper glass of the mirror isheated. The lower convex part ofthe towing mirrors is not heated.
See“Rear Window Defogger”underClimate Control Systems (withHeater Only)0237orClimateControl Systems (with AirConditioning)0238orDualAutomatic Climate ControlSystem0240.
Automatic Dimming
Mirror
If equipped, the driver outside mirrorautomatically adjusts for the glare ofthe headlamps from behind. Thisfeature comes on when the vehicleis started.
Blind Spot Mirrors
If equipped, there is a small convexmirror built into the upper and outercorner of the driver outside rearviewmirror. It can show objects that maybe in the vehicle's blind zone.
Driving with the Blind Spot
Mirror
Actual Mirror View

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Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward fordaytime use and pull it rearward fornighttime use to avoid glare fromthe headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
If equipped, the mirror willautomatically reduce the glare of theheadlamps from behind. Thedimming feature comes on eachtime the vehicle is started.
Windows
{Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke.
The vehicle aerodynamics aredesigned to improve fuel economyperformance. This may result in a
pulsing sound when either rearwindow is down and the frontwindows are up. To reduce thesound, open either a front windowor the sunroof, if equipped.
Manual Windows
If equipped, turn the hand crank oneach door to manually raise or lowerthe manual windows.
Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Never
leave keys in a vehicle with
children. When there are children
in the rear seat, use the window
lockout button to prevent
operation of the windows. See
Keys033.

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When the Light Is On Steady
This indicates that one or more ofthe tires are significantlyunderinflated.
ADriverInformationCenter(DIC)tire pressure message may alsodisplay. SeeTire Messages0157.Stop as soon as possible, andinflate the tires to the pressure valueshown on the Tire and LoadingInformation label. SeeTirePressure0405.
When the Light Flashes First andThen Is On Steady
If the light flashes for about a minuteand then stays on, there may be aproblem with the TPMS. If theproblem is not corrected, the lightwill come on at every ignition cycle.SeeTire Pressure MonitorOperation0408.
Low Fuel Warning Light
This light is near the fuel gauge andcomes on briefly when the ignition isturned on as a check to show it isworking.
It also comes on when the fuel tankis low on fuel. The light turns offwhen fuel is added. If it does not,have the vehicle serviced.
Security Light
The security light should come onbriefly as the engine is started. If itdoes not come on, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If thesystem is working normally, theindicator light turns off.
If the light stays on and the enginedoes not start, there could be aproblem with the theft-deterrentsystem. SeeImmobilizerOperation045.
High-Beam On Light
This light comes on when thehigh-beam headlamps are in use.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-BeamChanger0173.

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Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . 171Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173Headlamp High/Low-BeamChanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174Automatic HeadlampSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 175Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176AuxiliaryRoof-Mounted Lamp . . . . . . . . 176
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel IlluminationControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179Battery Load Management . . . 179Battery Power Protection . . . . . 180
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on theinstrument panel to the left of thesteering wheel.
O:Turns off the automaticheadlamps and Daytime RunningLamps (DRL). Turn the headlampcontrol to the off position again toturn the automatic headlamps orDRL back on.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, offwill only work when the vehicle is inP(Park).
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roof marker lamps (if equipped),front/rear sidemarker lamps, andlicense plate lamps.
When the vehicle is turned off andthe headlamps are in AUTO, theheadlamps turn off. When the key isremoved, they automatically turn onfor a set time. The time of the delaycan be changed using the DIC. SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)(Base Level)0145orDriverInformation Center (DIC)(Uplevel)0147.
;:Turns on the parking lampsincluding all lamps, except theheadlamps.
2:Turns on the headlampstogether with the parking lamps andinstrument panel lights.
When the headlamps are turned onwhile the vehicle is on, theheadlamps turn off automatically10 minutes after the ignition isturned off. When the headlamps areturned on while the vehicle is off,the headlamps will stay on for10 minutes before turning off toprevent the battery from beingdrained. Turn the headlamp control
off and then back to the headlampon position to make the headlampsstay on for an additional 10 minutes.To k e e p t h e l a m p s o n f o r m o r e t h a n10 minutes, the ignition must be inthe ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUNposition.
#:If equipped, turns on the foglamps. SeeFog Lamps0176.
IntelliBeam®System
If equipped, this system turns thevehicle's high-beam headlamps onand off according to surroundingtraffic conditions.
The system turns the high-beamheadlamps on when it is darkenough and there is no other trafficpresent.
This light comes on in theinstrument cluster when theIntelliBeam system is enabled.
Turning On and EnablingIntelliBeam
To e n a b l e t h e I n t e l l i B e a m s y s t e m ,with the turn signal lever in theneutral position, turn the exteriorlamp control to AUTO. The bluehigh-beam on light appears on theinstrument cluster when the highbeams are on.
Driving with IntelliBeam
The system only activates the highbeams when driving over 40 km/h(25 mph).
There is a sensor near the topcenter of the windshield thatautomatically controls the system.Keep this area of the windshieldclear of debris to allow for bestsystem performance.
The high-beam headlamps remainon, under the automatic control,until one of the following situationsoccurs:
.The system detects anapproaching vehicle'sheadlamps.

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.The system detects a precedingvehicle's taillamps.
.The outside light is brightenough that high-beamheadlamps are not required.
.The vehicle's speed drops below20 km/h (12 mph).
.The IntelliBeam system isdisabled by the high/low-beamchanger or the flash-to-passfeature. If this happens, the high/low-beam changer must beactivated two times withintwo seconds to reactivate theIntelliBeam system. Theinstrument cluster light will comeon to indicate the IntelliBeam isreactivated. SeeHeadlampHigh/Low-Beam Changer0173andFlash-to-Pass0174.
The high beams may not turn offautomatically if the system cannotdetect another vehicle's lampsbecause of any of the following:
.The other vehicle's lamps aremissing, damaged, obstructedfrom view, or otherwiseundetected.
.The other vehicle's lamps arecovered with dirt, snow, and/orroad spray.
.The other vehicle's lamps cannotbe detected due to denseexhaust, smoke, fog, snow, roadspray, mist, or other airborneobstructions.
.The vehicle's windshield is dirty,cracked, or obstructed bysomething that blocks the viewof the light sensor.
.The vehicle is loaded such thatthe front end points upward,causing the light sensor to aimhigh and not detect headlampsand taillamps.
.Driving on winding or hilly roads.
The automatic high-beamheadlamps may need to be disabledif any of the above conditions exist.
Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder
Areminderchimesoundswhentheheadlamps or parking lamps aremanually turned on, the ignition isoff, and a door is open. To disablethe chime, turn the lamps off.
Headlamp High/
Low-Beam Changer
$:Push the turn signal levertoward the instrument panel tochange the headlamps from low tohigh beam.
Pull the turn signal lever toward youand release it to return to low-beamheadlamps.
When the high-beam headlamps areon, this indicator light on theinstrument cluster will also be on.

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