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Driving with a Trailer
{CAUTION:
If you have a rear-most window open and you
pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon
monoxide (CO) could come into your vehicle.
You can't see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness or death. See ªEngine
Exhaustº in the Index. To maximize your safety
when towing a trailer:
·Have your exhaust system inspected for
leaks, and make necessary repairs before
starting on your trip.
·Keep the rear-most windows closed.
·If exhaust does come into your vehicle
through a window in the rear or another
opening, drive with your front, main heating
or cooling system on and with the fan on
any speed. This will bring fresh, outside air
into your vehicle. Do not use the climate
control setting for maximum air because it
only recirculates the air inside your vehicle.
See ªClimate Controlsº in the Index.Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you'll want to get
to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform
(and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and
then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be
sure the brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer
brakes are still working.
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Fuses Usage
RR Wiper Rear Window Wiper Switch
SEO ACCYSpecial Equipment Option
Accessory
WS WPR Windshield Wipers
Fuses Usage
TBC ACCYTruck Body Controller
Accessory
IGN 3 Ignition, Heated Seats
4WD Four-Wheel Drive System
HTR A/C Climate Control System
LOCKPower Door Lock Relay
(Lock Function)
HVAC 1Inside Rearview Mirror,
Climate Control System
L DOORDriver's Door Harness
Connection
CRUISE Cruise Control
UNLOCKPower Door Lock Relay
(Unlock Function)
RR FOG LP Rear Fog Lamp (Export Only)
BRAKE Anti-Lock Brake System
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Care of (cont.)
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-104
Your CD Changer......................................3-104
Your CDs and DVDs..................................3-104
Cargo Area Door Lock Switch...........................2-10
Cargo Cover..................................................2-47
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-48
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-81
Cassette Tape Player Service...........................6-11
CD Adapter Kits.............................................3-82
CD Changer...................................................3-99
CD Functions...............................................3-100
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-45
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-63
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block................5-106
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-42
Chains, Tires..................................................5-74
CHANGE ENGINE OIL....................................3-62
Charging System Light....................................3-39
Check Engine Light.........................................3-44
CHECK OIL LEVEL.........................................3-62
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE...............................3-69
CHECK WASHER FLUID.................................3-65
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-40
Checking Coolant............................................5-26
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-14
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-90Check...........................................................3-44
Engine Light...............................................3-44
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-100
Child Restraints..............................................1-57
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-57
Infants and Young Children...........................1-53
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-65
Older Children.............................................1-51
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-67
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-70
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-67
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-72
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-63
Top Strap...................................................1-61
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-60
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-23
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.....5-99
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-97
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-94
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-96
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-95
Cleaning Leather............................................5-95
Cleaning the Mirror.........................................2-35
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Hitches..........................................................4-59
HomeLink Transmitter, Programming..................2-41
HomeLink
žTransmitter....................................2-40
Hood............................................................5-10
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-7
How the System Works...................................3-21
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank.................................................5-32
How to Add Fluid............................................5-23
How to Check Lubricant...................................5-51
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-37
How to Check........................................5-21, 5-67
How to Inspect...............................................5-19
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-33
Hydroplaning..................................................4-36
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-29
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-28
If the Light is Flashing.....................................3-45
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-46
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-48If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-55
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-45
Ignition Positions.............................................2-20
Ignition Transmission Lock Check......................6-14
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors.........................2-17
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-53
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-67
Inspection......................................................6-17
Brake System.............................................6-17
Engine Cooling System................................6-17
Exhaust System..........................................6-16
Fuel System...............................................6-16
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-16
Steering and Suspension..............................6-16
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(All-Wheel Drive)......................................6-17
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-18
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..........................5-103
Instrument Panel.............................................3-34
Cluster.......................................................3-34
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Interior Lamps................................................3-18
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-44
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M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-114
Maintenance Schedule.....................................6-11
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-11
At Least Once a Month................................6-11
At Least Once a Year..................................6-13
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-12
Brake System Inspection..............................6-17
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-17
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-16
Fuel System Inspection................................6-16
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-11
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections......6-16
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-18
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-20
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-5
Steering and Suspension Inspection...............6-16
Transfer Case and Front Axle (All-Wheel
Drive) Inspection......................................6-17
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-63
Making Turns.................................................4-61
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-44
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Seat.................................................2-50
Message.......................................................3-62
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-62
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and
U.S. Virgin Islands) ± Customer Assistance....... 7-5
Mirrors..........................................................2-33
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
ž,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-33
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb
View Assist.............................................2-37
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-36
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-37
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-36
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
Navigation/Radio System..................................3-96
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-20
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-114
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O
Odometer......................................................3-36
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-15
OIL LIFE RESET............................................3-62
OIL PRESSURE LOW.....................................3-62
Oil ................................................................5-14
Engine.......................................................5-14
Pressure Gage............................................3-48
Older Children, Restraints................................1-51
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-39
OnStaržServices............................................2-38
OnStaržSteering Wheel Controls......................2-39
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-38
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-39
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-18
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-7
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-31
Outside.........................................................2-37
Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View
Assist.....................................................2-37
Convex Mirror.............................................2-36
Heated Mirrors............................................2-37
Power Mirrors.............................................2-36Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode.....5-28
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-12
P
Park Aid........................................................3-20
Park (P)........................................................2-30
Shifting Into................................................2-28
Shifting Out of............................................2-30
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-15
Parking on Hills..............................................4-62
Parking.........................................................3-20
Assist........................................................3-20
Brake........................................................2-27
Over Things That Burn.................................2-31
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-11
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections..........6-16
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......6-18
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-20
Passenger Air Bag Indicator.............................2-35
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator...................3-38
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR..............................3-67
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Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-47
Rear Seat Audio Controls.................................3-97
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)....................................3-97
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-85
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-8
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions.............1-44
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-44
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-46
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-30
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar
ž,
Compass and Temperature Display..................2-33
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Reclining the Seatbacks...................................1-25
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-50
REDUCED ENGINE POWER...........................3-63
Remote Control..............................................3-88
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Removing the 50/50 Split Bench Seats..............1-16
Removing the Bench Seat................................1-22
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-80
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-77
REPLACE LIFTGATE FUSE.............................3-67
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-64
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-42
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash.....................................................1-91
Replacing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat................1-18Replacing the Bench Seat................................1-24
Reporting Safety Defects.................................7-10
Canadian Government..................................7-10
General Motors...........................................7-10
United States Government............................7-10
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
žButton.......2-44
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-44
Restraint System Check...................................6-12
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-90
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................1-91
Restraint Systems...........................................1-90
Checking....................................................1-90
Replacing Parts...........................................1-91
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-21
Returning the Seat to an Upright Position...........1-22
Returning the Seatbacks to an Upright Position......1-27
Returning the Seats to an Upright Position.........1-12
Returning the Seat(s) to an Upright Position.......1-15
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-42
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR..............................3-67
Road Sensing Suspension................................. 4-9
Roadside Service Availability.............................. 7-7
Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech
Impaired...................................................... 7-7
Roadside......................................................... 7-6
Service........................................................ 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-48
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-32
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S
Safety Belt.....................................................3-36
Reminder Light............................................3-36
Safety Belts...................................................5-96
Care of......................................................5-96
Center Passenger Position............................1-42
Driver Position............................................1-34
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-33
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-32
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-47
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-44
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-42
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-50
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-41
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-28
Safety Chains.................................................4-59
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scanning the Terrain.......................................4-22
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-5
Seat............................................................... 1-7
Head Restraints............................................ 1-7
Seats............................................................1-13
50/50 Split Bench Seat.................................1-13
60/40 Split Bench Seat.................................1-10
Bench Seat................................................1-19
Bucket Seats, Rear......................................1-25
Heated Seats, Rear.....................................1-10
Heated Seats............................................... 1-5Seats (cont.)
Memory.....................................................2-50
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-4
Power Seats................................................. 1-3
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-8
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-6
Second Row ± Lap-Shoulder Belt......................1-42
Second Row..................................................1-70
Secondary Latch System.................................5-90
Securing a Child Restraint................................1-70
Center Rear Seat Position............................1-70
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-67
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-67
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-72
Security Light.................................................3-49
Select Button.................................................3-61
Self Dimming Mirror Operation..........................2-34
SERVICE 4WD...............................................3-64
SERVICE AIR BAG.........................................3-63
SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER...........................3-64
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM.............................3-63
Service Bulletins.............................................7-11
Service Manuals.............................................7-11
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL..............................3-64
SERVICE STABILITY......................................3-68
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR...............................3-69
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
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