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Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay
with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible,
use the Roadside Service on page 8-7 . To get help and
keep everyone in the vehicle safe:
Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6 .
Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror.
{ CAUTION: Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle.
This may cause exhaust gases to get inside.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle is stuck in the snow:
Clear away snow from around the base of
your vehicle, especially any that is blocking
the exhaust pipe.
Check again from time to time to be sure
snow does not collect there.
CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued)
Open a window about two inches (5 cm) on
the side of the vehicle that is away from the
wind to bring in fresh air.
Fully open the air outlets on or under the
instrument panel.
Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting
that circulates the air inside the vehicle and
set the fan speed to the highest setting.
See Climate Control System in the Index.
For more information about carbon monoxide, see
Engine Exhaust on page 2-38 .
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.
This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas
to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you.
You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not
know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from
around the base of your vehicle, especially any
that is blocking the exhaust.
Run the engine for short periods only as needed to
keep warm, but be careful.
To save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as
needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off
and close the window most of the way to save heat.
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Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Get to know the rig before setting out for the open road.
Get acquainted 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 longer and not as
responsive as the vehicle is by itself.
Before starting, check all trailer hitch parts and
attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps,
tires and mirror adjustments. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start the vehicle and trailer moving and then
apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the
brakes are working. This checks the electrical connection
at the same time.
During the trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes
are still working.
Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you
would when driving the vehicle without a trailer. This can
help to avoid situations that require heavy braking and
sudden turns.
Passing More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer.
Because the rig is longer, it is necessary to go much
farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning to
the lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible,
have someone guide you.
Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering
could cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. The vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When turning with a trailer, make wider turns than
normal. Do this so the trailer will not strike soft shoulders,
curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky
or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer The arrows on the instrument panel ash whenever
signaling a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the
trailer lamps also ash, telling other drivers the vehicle
is turning, changing lanes or stopping.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on the instrument panel
ash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned
out. For this reason you may think other drivers are
seeing the signal when they are not. It is important to
check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still
working.
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The vehicle may not use all of the fuses shown.
Fuses Usage
1 Rear Seats
2 Rear Accessory Power Outlet
3 Steering Wheel Controls Backlight
4 Driver Door Module Fuses Usage
5 Dome Lamps, Driver Side Turn
Signal
6 Driver Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp
7 Instrument Panel Back Lighting
8 Passenger Side Turn Signal,
Stoplamp
9 Passenger Door Module, Driver
Unlock
10 Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature)
11 Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature)
12 Stoplamps, Center-High Mounted
Stoplamp
13 Rear Climate Controls
14 Power Mirror
15 Body Control Module (BCM)
16 Accessory Power Outlets
17 Interior Lamps
18 Power Door Lock 1 (Unlock Feature)
19 Rear Seat Entertainment
20 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist,
Power Liftgate
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Fuses Usage
24 Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils
(Left Side)
25 Trailer Park Lamps
26 Driver Side Park Lamps
27 Passenger Side Park Lamps
28 Fog Lamps
29 Horn
30 Passenger Side High-Beam
Headlamp
31 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
32 Driver Side High-Beam Headlamp
33 Daytime Running Lamps 2
34 Sunroof
35 Key Ignition System, Theft Deterrent
System
36 Windshield Wiper
37 SEO B2 Uptter Usage (Battery)
38 Electric Adjustable Pedals
39 Climate Controls (Battery)
40 Airbag System (Ignition)
41 Amplier
42 Audio System
43 Miscellaneous (Ignition), Cruise
Control Fuses Usage
44 Liftgate Release
45 Airbag System (Battery)
46 Instrument Panel Cluster
47 Not Used
48 Auxiliary Climate Control (Ignition)
49 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL)
50 Rear Defogger
51 Heated Mirrors
52 SEO B1 Uptter Usage (Battery)
53 Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary Power
Outlet
54 Automatic Level Control Compressor
Relay
55 Climate Controls (Ignition)
56 Engine Control Module, Secondary
Fuel Pump (Ignition)
J-Case Fuses Usage
57 Cooling Fan 1
58 Automatic Level Control Compressor
59 Heavy Duty Antilock Braking System
60 Cooling Fan 2
61 Antilock Brake System 1
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Lights (cont.)
Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-9
Fog Lamps ................................................. 3-45
Highbeam On ............................................. 3-46
High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8
Lights On Reminder ..................................... 3-45
Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-44
On Reminder .............................................. 3-21
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. 3-37
Safety Belt Reminders .................................. 3-35
Security ..................................................... 3-45
StabiliTrak ®
Indicator .................................... 3-40
Tire Pressure .............................................. 3-41
Tow/Haul Mode ........................................... 3-46
Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 5-33
Locking Rear Axle ............................................ 5-9
Locks
Delayed Locking .......................................... 2-10
Door .......................................................... 2-10
Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-12
Power Door ................................................ 2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-11
Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-11
Loss of Control ............................................... 5-12
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ............. 1-63
Luggage Carrier .............................................. 2-64
Lumbar
Power Controls ............................................. 1-4 M Magnetic Ride Control ....................................... 5-9
Maintenance
Footnotes ..................................................... 7-8
Schedule, Additional Required Services ............ 7-6
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill ......................................... 7-10
At Least Once a Month ................................ 7-10
At Least Once a Year .................................. 7-11
Maintenance Record .................................... 7-17
Maintenance Replacement Parts .................... 7-15
Maintenance Requirements ............................. 7-2
Owner Checks and Services ......................... 7-10
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 7-13
Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 7-4
Using .......................................................... 7-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 7-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................... 3-42
Maps ............................................................ 4-15
Memory Features ............................................. 1-7
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-56
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview ........................ 2-40
Manual Rearview ......................................... 2-40
Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-41
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Mirrors (cont.)
Outside Heated Mirrors ................................ 2-42
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors .................... 2-40
Park Tilt ..................................................... 2-41
NNavigation
Getting Started ............................................. 4-4
System Overview .......................................... 4-2
Using the System ........................................ 4-13
Navigation System, Privacy .............................. 8-18
New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-24
OObject Detection, Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA) ............................................... 2-44
Odometer ...................................................... 3-35
Trip ........................................................... 3-35
Off-Road ....................................................... 5-13
Driving ....................................................... 5-13
Recovery .................................................... 5-11
Oil
Engine ....................................................... 6-15
Engine Oil Life System ................................. 6-18
Pressure Light ............................................. 3-44 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-52
Online Owner Center ........................................ 8-5
OnStar, Privacy .............................................. 8-18
OnStar ®
System, see OnStar ®
Manual ............... 2-52
Operation, Universal Home Remote System ........ 2-55
Ordering
Map DVDs ................................................. 4-61
Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-31
Outlets
Accessory Power ......................................... 3-25
Outside
Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-41
Heated Mirrors ............................................ 2-42
Power Foldaway Mirrors ............................... 2-40
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ..... 6-33
Overview, Navigation System ............................. 4-2
Owner Checks and Services ............................. 7-10
Owners, Canadian .............................................. iii
P Paint, Damage .............................................. 6-103
Park
Shifting Into ................................................ 2-36
Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-37
Park Aid ........................................................ 2-42
Park Tilt Mirrors .............................................. 2-41
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Parking
Assist ........................................................ 2-42
Brake ........................................................ 2-34
Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-38
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................... 3-37
Passenger Sensing System .............................. 1-87
Passing ......................................................... 5-12
PASS-Key ®
III+ Electronic Immobilizer ............... 2-22
PASS-Key ®
III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation ................................................... 2-23
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...... 6-4
Phone
Bluetooth ®
.................................................. 3-75
Power
Door Locks ................................................. 2-10
Electrical System ....................................... 6-105
Liftgate ...................................................... 2-14
Lumbar Controls ........................................... 1-4
Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-8
Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-26
Seat ............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid ............................................. 6-33
Windows .................................................... 2-18
Power Assist Steps ......................................... 2-16
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts .......................... 1-50
Privacy .......................................................... 8-16
Navigation System ....................................... 8-18
OnStar ....................................................... 8-18
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID) ............. 8-18
Problems with Route Guidance ......................... 4-61 Program
Courtesy Transportation ................................ 8-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-11
Proposition 65 Warning, California ....................... 6-4
R Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID) ..................................... 8-18
Radios
Reception ................................................. 3-116
Theft-Deterrent .......................................... 3-115
Rainsense™ II Wipers ..................................... 3-10
Reading Lamps .............................................. 3-24
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
and Electronic Climate Controls ..................... 3-32
Rear Axle ...................................................... 6-46
Locking ........................................................ 5-9
Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2-11
Rear Heated Seats ......................................... 1-10
Rear Seat Armrest .......................................... 2-65
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System ....................... 3-113
Rear Seat Entertainment System .............. 3-87, 3-97
Rear Side Window Antenna ............................ 3-117
Rear Storage ................................................. 2-65
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) .............................. 2-48
Rear Window Washer/Wiper ............................. 3-12
Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-40
Automatic Dimming ...................................... 2-40
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Rearview Mirrors (cont.)
Reclining Seatbacks, Power ............................... 1-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 7-13
Recovery Hooks ............................................. 5-32
Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 5-40
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility ................. 8-7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .................. 2-4
Remote Vehicle Start ........................................ 2-8
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire .................................................. 6-84
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 6-79
Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 6-53
Replacement Parts
Maintenance ............................................... 7-15
Reporting Safety Defects
General Motors ........................................... 8-15
U.S. Government ......................................... 8-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems .................... 1-95
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash ..................................................... 1-96
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-26
Ride Control Systems
Road Sensing Suspension .............................. 5-9
Road Sensing Suspension ................................. 5-9
Roadside Service ............................................. 8-7 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 5-32
Roof
Sunroof ...................................................... 2-65
Running the Vehicle While Parked ..................... 2-39
S Safety Belts
Care of .................................................... 6-100
Extender .................................................... 1-51
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-35
Lap Belt ..................................................... 1-50
Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................ 1-43
Reminders .................................................. 3-35
Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....................... 1-30
Use During Pregnancy ................................. 1-50
Safety Defects Reporting
General Motors ........................................... 8-15
U.S. Government ......................................... 8-14
Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iv
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 7-4
Additional Required Services ........................... 7-6
Scheduling Appointments ................................. 8-10
Seats
60/40 Split Bench Seat ................................. 1-11
Bucket Seats, Rear ...................................... 1-17
Center Seat ................................................ 1-10
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