octane GMC ENVOY 2007 Owner's Manual

Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water?
If so, your electrical system may be wet. The
condition will usually be corrected when the
electrical system dries out. A few driving trips
should turn the light off.
Have you recently changed brands of fuel?
If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel.
SeeGasoline Octane on page 382. Poor fuel
quality will cause your engine not to run as
efficiently as designed. You may notice this as
stalling after start-up, stalling when you put
the vehicle into gear, misring, hesitation on
acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (These
conditions may go away once the engine is
warmed up.) This will be detected by the system
and cause the light to turn on.
If you experience one or more of these conditions,
change the fuel brand you use. It will require at
least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the
light off.
If none of the above steps have made the light
turn off, your dealer can check the vehicle.
Your dealer has the proper test equipment and
diagnostic tools to x any mechanical or electrical
problems that may have developed.Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs
Some state/provincial and local governments have
or may begin programs to inspect the emission
control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass
this inspection could prevent you from getting a
vehicle registration.
Here are some things you need to know to help
your vehicle pass an inspection:
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the
check engine light is on or not working properly.
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if
the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines
that critical emission control systems have not
been completely diagnosed by the system.
The vehicle would be considered not ready for
inspection. This can happen if you have recently
replaced your battery or if your battery has
run down. The diagnostic system is designed to
evaluate critical emission control systems
during normal driving. This may take several days
of routine driving. If you have done this and
your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for
lack of OBD system readiness, your dealer
can prepare the vehicle for inspection.
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Service........................................................ 380
Accessories and Modications................... 380
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 381
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 381
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.......................................... 382
Fuel............................................................. 382
Gasoline Octane........................................ 382
Gasoline Specications.............................. 383
California Fuel........................................... 383
Additives................................................... 383
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 384
Filling the Tank......................................... 385
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 387
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 388
Hood Release........................................... 388
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 390
Engine Oil................................................. 394
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 398
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 400
Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 401
Engine Coolant.......................................... 405Radiator Pressure Cap.............................. 408
Engine Overheating................................... 408
Cooling System......................................... 411
Engine Fan Noise..................................... 416
Power Steering Fluid ................................. 417
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 418
Brakes...................................................... 419
Battery...................................................... 422
Jump Starting............................................ 423
Rear Axle.................................................... 428
Four-Wheel Drive........................................ 428
Front Axle................................................... 429
Bulb Replacement....................................... 430
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 430
Headlamps................................................ 431
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps....................................... 432
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps...... 432
Back-Up Lamps......................................... 434
License Plate Lamp................................... 435
Replacement Bulbs................................... 435
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before
attempting to do your own service work, see
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on
page 88.
You should keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date of any service
work you perform. SeeMaintenance Record
on page 521.
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle
Things you might add to the outside of your
vehicle can affect the airow around it. This may
cause wind noise and affect windshield washer
performance. Check with your dealer before
adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
Fuel
Use of the recommended fuel is an important part
of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. To
help keep your engine clean and maintain optimum
vehicle performance, GM recommends the use
of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline.
Gasoline Octane
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted
octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating
is less than 87, you may notice an audible
knocking noise when you drive, commonly referred
to as spark knock. If this occurs, use a gasoline
rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible.
If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane or
higher and you hear heavy knocking, your engine
needs service.
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Gasoline Specications
At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM
specication D 4814 in the United States or
CAN/CGSB-3.5 in Canada. Some gasolines may
contain an octane-enhancing additive called
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT). General Motors recommends against the
use of gasolines containing MMT. SeeAdditives
on page 383for additional information.
California Fuel
If your vehicle is certied to meet California
Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on
fuels that meet California specications. See the
underhood emission control label. If this fuel is not
available in states adopting California emissions
standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on
fuels meeting federal specications, but emission
control system performance may be affected. The
malfunction indicator lamp may turn on and your
vehicle may fail a smog-check test. SeeMalfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 210. If this occurs, return to
your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis. If it is
determined that the condition is caused by the type
of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by your
warranty.
Additives
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the
United States are now required to contain additives
that will help prevent engine and fuel system
deposits from forming, allowing your emission
control system to work properly. In most cases,
you should not have to add anything to your fuel.
However, some gasolines contain only the
minimum amount of additive required to meet
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves
clean, or if your vehicle experiences problems due
to dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline that
is advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.
Also, your GM dealer has additives that will
help correct and prevent most deposit-related
problems.
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Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers
and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be
available in your area. General Motors
recommends that you use these gasolines if they
comply with the specications described earlier.
However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels
containing more than 10% ethanol must not be
used in vehicles that were not designed for
those fuels.
Notice:Your vehicle was not designed for
fuel that contains methanol. Do not use
fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal
parts in your fuel system and also damage
the plastic and rubber parts. That damage
would not be covered under your warranty.
Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions may contain an octane-enhancing
additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you
buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT.
General Motors recommends against the use of
such gasolines.Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark
plugs and the performance of the emission
control system may be affected. The malfunction
indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs,
return to your authorized GM dealer for service.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside
the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may
be hard to nd. Never use leaded gasoline or
any other fuel not recommended in the previous
text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of
improper fuel would not be covered by your
warranty.
To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or
contact a major oil company that does business
in the country where you will be driving.
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This schedule is for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits. You will nd these limits
on the Tire and Loading Information label.
SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 349.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within
legal driving limits.
are driven off-road in the recommended
manner. SeeOff-Road Driving on page 319.
use the recommended fuel. SeeGasoline
Octane on page 382.
The services inScheduled Maintenance on
page 507should be performed when indicated.
SeeAdditional Required Services on page 510
andMaintenance Footnotes on page 511for
further information.
{CAUTION:
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle
can be dangerous. In trying to do some
jobs, you can be seriously injured. Do your
own maintenance work only if you have the
required know-how and the proper tools
and equipment for the job. If you have any
doubt, see your GM Goodwrench
®dealer
to have a qualied technician do the work.
SeeDoing Your Own Service Work
on page 381.
Some maintenance services can be complex.
So, unless you are technically qualied and have
the necessary equipment, you should have
your GM Goodwrench
®dealer do these jobs.
When you go to your GM Goodwrench
®dealer for
your service needs, you will know that GM-trained
and supported service technicians will perform
the work using genuine GM parts.
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Engine (cont.)
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 520
Engine Compartment Overview................ 390
Exhaust................................................... 131
Fan Noise................................................ 416
Oil ........................................................... 394
Oil Life System........................................ 398
Overheating............................................. 408
Reduced Power Light............................... 215
Starting.................................................... 114
Entry Lighting.............................................. 183
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 538
Exit Lighting................................................ 183
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 41
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 400
Finish Damage............................................ 489
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 299
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 170
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 173
Flat Tire...................................................... 464
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 465Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 478
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 401
Power Steering........................................ 417
Windshield Washer.................................. 418
Fog Lamps.................................................. 182
Four-Wheel Drive...............................122, 428
Front Axle................................................... 429
Fuel............................................................ 382
Additives.................................................. 383
California Fuel.......................................... 383
Check Gas Cap Light.............................. 217
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 387
Filling Your Tank...................................... 385
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 384
Gage....................................................... 217
Gasoline Octane...................................... 382
Gasoline Specications............................ 383
Low Warning Light................................... 217
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 493
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 493
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..................... 499
Windshield Wiper..................................... 492
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G
Gage
Check Gages Warning Light..................... 216
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 208
Fuel......................................................... 217
Oil Pressure............................................. 213
Speedometer........................................... 199
Tachometer.............................................. 199
Voltmeter Gage........................................ 205
Garage Door Opener..........................149, 150
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 382
Specications........................................... 383
Gate Ajar Light............................................ 216
Glove Box................................................... 160
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 531
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 170
Head Restraints............................................ 17
Headlamps.........................................179, 431
Automatic Headlamp System.................... 181
Bulb Replacement.................................... 430
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 180Headlamps (cont.)
Electrical System..................................... 492
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 173
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps..................................... 432
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 430
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 173
On Reminder........................................... 180
Washer.................................................... 175
Heated Seats................................................ 11
Heater......................................................... 186
Heater......................................................... 189
Highbeam On Light..................................... 215
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 341
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 342
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 388
Release................................................... 388
Horn............................................................ 170
How to Use This Manual ................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 26
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