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There are several ways to open and
close the power liftgate:
• Press and hold the (Power
Liftgate) button on the RemoteKeyless Entry transmitter until theliftgate starts moving. Press it againto reverse operation.
• Press the (Power Liftgate) button
on the center console in front of the
shift lever. Press it again to reverse
operation.
• Press the touchpad on the liftgate
handle to open. Press it again toreverse operation.
• Press the
button on thebottom of theliftgate, next tothe liftgatelatch, to close.Press it again to reverse operation.
To disable all power liftgate controls,
switch the button on the center
console to the OFF position. The liftgate
can be opened and closed manually.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Power Liftgate (if equipped)
Remote Vehicle Start
(if equipped)
This feature allows you to start the
engine from outside the vehicle by using
the RKE transmitter. The remote startcapability must be turned on using theDriver Information Center.
The vehicle’s automatic climate control
system (if equipped) will default to aheating or cooling mode based onoutside temperature, and the manualclimate control system will turn on at the
same setting as when the vehicle was
last turned off.
Starting the Vehicle
To remote start the vehicle:
1.Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle. (Transmitter range is withinapproximately 195 feet of the vehicle.)
2. Press and release the (Lock)
button on the transmitter.
3. Immediately press and hold the
(Remote Start) button for about fourseconds. When the vehicle starts, theparking lamps will light and remain on
while the engine is running. The enginewill continue running for 10 minutes.
4. Repeat these steps for a 10minute
time extension. Only two consecutiveremote starts are allowed.
When you enter the vehicle after a
remote start, the key must be inserted inthe ignition and turned to the On positionbefore driving.
Canceling a Remote Start
If you wish to turn off the engine instead
of driving after a remote start, performone of the following functions:
•Press and hold the (Remote Start)
button until the parking lamps turn off.
•Press and release the Hazard
Warning Flashers button. Press it
again to turn off the flashers.
• Turn the key in the ignition switch to
the On position and then off.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Note:The Remote Vehicle Start feature
will not operate if the key is in the ignition, the hood or liftgate is open, or theCheck Engine light is illuminated on the
instrument panel cluster.
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Trailer Towing
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Refueling the Vehicle
To open the fuel door, press the center
of the rear edge of the door and it will
pop open slightly. Pull the door to open
it fully.
When closing the fuel door, press the
center of the rear edge of the door untilit is flush with the side of the vehicle.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Automatic Transmission
Operation
The automatic transmission has an
Electronic Range Select mode thatenables the driver to select the topgearlimit desired for the current drivingconditions, such as when driving on
downhill grades. This provides enginebraking and reduces brake wear.
To use this feature, move the shift lever
to the Low (L) range position and selecta lower or higher driving gear using the+ / – button onthe side of the
shift lever. Thedisplay on theinstrument panelcluster will showthe current gearselection.
The transmis
sion will be limited to the gear selectedand lower gears. Gears higher than thegear selected will not be available.
If current vehicle speed is too high or
too low for the requested gear, the shift
will not occur.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
StabiliTrak®– Stability Control
System
StabiliTrak is an advanced computer
controlled vehicle stability and tractionenhancement system that assists withdirectional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. It turns onautomatically every time you start yourvehicle.
To limit wheelspin and help maintain
directional control, you should always
leave the system on. However, if yourvehicle becomes stuck and rocking thevehicle is required,the system should be
turned off.
To turn off the traction
control part of the
system, press the (Traction Control) button located on the
center console in front of the shift lever.
When the system is turned off, the
Traction Control light will illuminate.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
The Tow/Haul mode
(if equipped) assistswhen pulling a heavytrailer by reducing the
frequency of transmission shifts andimproves the control of vehicle speed.
To turn on this feature, press the
(Tow/Haul) button located on the center
console in front of the shift lever. Press it
again to turn off the feature.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
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Tire Pressure Monitor
The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you
when a significant reduction in pressure
occurs in one or more of your vehicle’s
tires by illuminating the (Low Tire
Pressure) warning light on the instru
ment panel. The low tire pressurewarning light will remain on until youcorrect the tire pressure.
A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message
may appear on the DIC.
Correcting the Tire Pressure
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you must fill the tire to the
proper tire inflation pressure. The Tire
and Loading Information label, located
on the center pillar below the driver’sdoor latch, shows the correct inflationpressure for the tires when they’re cold.“Cold” means your vehicle has beensitting for at least three hours or drivenno more than one mile.
You can temporarily remove the DIC
message by acknowledging it with yourDIC controls. However, at the next
vehicle startup, the DIC message will
reappear if the tire pressure has notbeen corrected.
You may notice during cooler conditions
that the low tire pressure warning lightwill appear when the vehicle is first
started and then turn off as you start todrive the vehicle. This could be an early
indicator that your tire pressures are getting low and need to be inflated to theproper pressure.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Note:The Tire Pressure Monitor can
alert you about low tire pressure, but itdoesn’t replace normal monthly tiremaintenance.
Resetting the Oil Life System
The Oil Life System calculates engine oil
life based on vehicle use and displays
CHANGE OIL SOON in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) when it’snecessary to change your engine oil and
filter. The Oil Life System should bereset to 100% only following an oilchange.
To reset the Oil Life System (without
DIC):
1. Turn on the ignition, with the engine
off.
2. Fully press and release the accelera
tor pedal slowly three times withinfive seconds.
3. Turn off the ignition.
To reset the Oil Life System (with DIC):
1. Turn on the ignition, with the engine
off.
2. Press the (Vehicle Information)
button until the DIC displays OILLIFE
REMAINING.
3. Press and hold the (Set/Reset)
button until 100% is displayed.
4. Turn off the ignition.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
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My GMLink
Roadside Assistance
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TTY Users: 18888892438
As the proud owner of a new GMC vehicle,
you are automatically enrolled in the GMC
Roadside Assistance program. This value
added service is intended to provide you
with peace of mind as you drive in the cityor travel the open road.
GMC’s Roadside Assistance tollfree
number is staffed by a team of technically
trained advisors who are available 24 hours
a day, 365 days a year, to provide minor
repair information or make arrangements
to tow your vehicle to the nearest GMC
dealer.
GMC will provide the following services
for 5 years/100,000 miles at no expense
to you:
•Fuel delivery
• Lockout service (identification required)
• Tow to nearest dealership for warranty
service
•Flat tire assistance
•Jump starts
In many instances, mechanical failures
are covered under GMC’s comprehensive
warranty. However, when other services
are utilized, our advisors will explain any
payment obligations you might incur.
The GMC Owner Center at My GMLink is a
complimentary service for GMC owners, a
onestop resource to enhance your GMC
ownership experience. Exclusive memberbenefits include online service reminders,vehicle maintenance tips, online ownermanual, special privileges and more. Sign
up today at www.mygmlink.com. For prompt and efficient assistance when
calling, please provide the following information to the advisor:
• Location of the vehicle
• Telephone number and your location
Roadside Assistance and OnStar
(if equipped)
If you have a current OnStar subscription,
press the blue OnStar button and the vehicle will send your current GPS location to
an OnStar Advisor who will speak to you,
assess your problem, contact RoadsideAssistance and relay your exact location
so you will get the help you need.
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner
Manual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available at the
time of printing and is subject to change without notice. © 2006 by GM Corp. All rights reserved.
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