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Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals
Your vehicle may have the memory package.
The controls for this
feature are located on
the driver’s door panel,
and are used to program
and recall memory
settings for the driver’s
seat, outside mirrors,
and the adjustable
throttle and brake pedal.
To save your positions in memory, do the
following:
1. Adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatback
recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, and
the throttle and brake pedals to a comfortable
position.
SeeOutside Power Mirrors on page 178and
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on
page 138for more information.Not all mirrors will have the ability to save and
recall their positions.
Not all adjustable throttles and brake pedals
will have the ability to save and recall
their positions.
2. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps are
heard indicating that the position has been
stored.
A second seating, mirror, and throttle and brake
pedal position can be programmed by repeating
the above steps and pressing button 2.
To recall the memory positions, the vehicle must be
in PARK (P). Press and release either button 1 or
button 2 corresponding to the desired driving
position. The seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable
throttle and brake pedals will move to the position
previously stored. You will hear a single beep.
If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to
enter your vehicle and the remote recall memory
feature is on, automatic seat, adjustable mirror,
and adjustable pedal movements will occur.
See “MEMORY SEAT RECALL” underDIC Vehicle
Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 291
for more information.
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Keys............................................................ 111
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System........ 112
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation............................................... 113
Doors and Locks........................................ 120
Door Locks................................................ 120
Power Door Locks..................................... 121
Delayed Locking........................................ 121
Programmable Automatic Door Locks........ 121
Rear Door Security Locks......................... 122
Lockout Protection..................................... 122
Rear Doors............................................... 123
Tailgate..................................................... 124
Windows...................................................... 126
Manual Windows....................................... 126
Power Windows........................................ 127
Power Sliding Rear Window...................... 128
Sun Visors................................................ 129
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 129
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 130
PASS-Key
®III+......................................... 131
PASS-Key®III+ Operation......................... 132Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 134
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 134
Ignition Positions....................................... 135
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 136
Starting the Engine.................................... 136
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal.......... 138
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 138
Active Fuel Management™........................ 140
Automatic Transmission Operation............. 140
Tow/Haul Mode......................................... 146
Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 149
Parking Brake........................................... 164
Shifting Into Park (P)................................. 165
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 167
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 168
Engine Exhaust......................................... 169
Running the Engine While Parked............. 170
Mirrors......................................................... 171
Manual Rearview Mirror............................. 171
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display................................................... 171
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice:Your vehicle does not need an
elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in
the long run if you follow these guidelines:
Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h)
or less for the rst 500 miles (805 km).
Do not drive at any one constant speed,
fast or slow, for the rst 500 miles
(805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts.
Avoid downshifting to brake, or slow,
the vehicle.
Avoid making hard stops for the rst
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
the new brake linings are not yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can
mean premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this breaking-in
guideline every time you get new brake
linings.
Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See
Towing a Trailer on page 447for the
trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle
and more information.
Following break-in, engine speed and load can
be gradually increased.
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Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
If your vehicle has this feature, you can change
the position of the throttle and brake pedals.
This feature is designed for shorter drivers, since
the pedals cannot move farther away from the
standard position, but can move toward the driver
for better pedal reach.
The switch used to
adjust the pedals is
located on the
instrument panel below
the climate control
system.
Press the arrow at the bottom of the switch to
move the pedals closer to your body. Press
the arrow at the top of the switch to move the
pedals away from your body.Before you start driving, fully press the brake
pedal to conrm the adjustment is right for you.
While driving, make only small adjustments.
No adjustment to the pedals can be made when
the vehicle is in REVERSE (R) or while using
the cruise control.
Your vehicle may have a memory function which
allows pedal settings to be saved and recalled.
SeeMemory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 13
for more information.
Engine Coolant Heater
Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater.
If your vehicle has the DURAMAX
®Diesel
engine, see the DURAMAX®Diesel manual for
more information.
In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the
engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier
starting and better fuel economy during engine
warm-up.
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When parked on a hill, especially when the vehicle
has a heavy load, you might notice an increase in
the effort to shift out of Park. See Torque Lock
(Automatic Transmission) underShifting Into
Park (P) on page 165for more information.
{CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)
with the parking brake rmly set. Your
vehicle can roll.
Do not leave your vehicle when the engine
is running unless you have to. If you have
left the engine running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure your vehicle will not
move, even when you are on fairly level
ground, always set your parking brake
and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See
Shifting Into Park (P) on page 165.Ifyou
are pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer
on page 447.
{CAUTION:
If you have Four-Wheel Drive, your vehicle
will be free to roll — even if your shift
lever is in PARK (P) — if your transfer
case is in NEUTRAL. So, be sure the
transfer case is in a drive gear,
Two-Wheel Drive High or Four-Wheel
Drive High or Four-Wheel Drive Low — not
in NEUTRAL. SeeShifting Into Park (P) on
page 165.
REVERSE (R):Use this gear to back up.
Notice:Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your
vehicle is moving forward could damage the
transmission. The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only
after your vehicle is stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of
snow, ice, or sand without damaging your
transmission, seeIf Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,
Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 424.
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NEUTRAL (N):In this position, your engine does
not connect with the wheels. To restart when
you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is
being towed.
{CAUTION:
Shifting into a drive gear while your
engine is running at high speed is
dangerous. Unless your foot is rmly on
the brake pedal, your vehicle could move
very rapidly. You could lose control and
hit people or objects. Do not shift into a
drive gear while your engine is running at
high speed.
Notice:Shifting out of PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) with the engine running at high
speed may damage the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Be sure the engine is not running at high
speed when shifting your vehicle.DRIVE (D):This position is for normal driving. It
provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. If
you need more power for passing, and you are:
Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h),
push your accelerator pedal about
halfway down.
Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push
the accelerator all the way down.
By doing this, the vehicle shifts down to the
next gear and has more power.
DRIVE (D) can be used when towing a trailer,
carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for
off-road driving. You might want to shift the
transmission to a lower gear selection if the
transmission shifts too often.
Downshifting the transmission in slippery road
conditions could result in skidding. See Skidding
underLoss of Control on page 391
Your vehicle has a shift stabilization feature that
adjusts the transmission shifting to the current
driving conditions in order to reduce rapid upshifts
and downshifts.
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This shift stabilization feature is designed to
determine, before making an upshift, if the engine
is able to maintain vehicle speed by analyzing
things such as vehicle speed, throttle position, and
vehicle load. If the shift stabilization feature
determines that a current vehicle speed cannot be
maintained, the transmission does not upshift
and instead holds the current gear. In some cases,
this could appear to be a delayed shift, however
the transmission is operating normally.
Your vehicle’s transmission uses adaptive shift
controls. Adaptive shift controls continually
compares key shift parameters to pre-programmed
ideal shifts stored in the transmissions computer.
The transmission constantly makes adjustments to
improve vehicle performance according to how the
vehicle is being used, such as with a heavy load or
when temperature changes. During this adaptive
shift control process, shifting might feel different as
the transmission determines the best settings.When temperatures are very cold, the Allison
Transmission®and Hydra-Matic®6-Speed
transmission’s gear shifting could be delayed
providing more stable shifts until the engine warms
up. Shifts could be more noticeable with a cold
transmission. This difference in shifting is normal.
MANUAL MODE (M):This position, is available
on vehicles with the Allison Transmission
®or
Hydra-Matic®6-Speed transmission. It lets drivers
select the range of gears appropriate for current
driving conditions. If your vehicle has this feature,
see Range Select Mode (Allison Transmission
®
or Hydra-Matic®6-Speed transmission) later in this
section.
THIRD (3):This position is also used for normal
driving. It reduces vehicle speed more than
DRIVE (D) without using the brakes. You might
choose THIRD (3) instead of DRIVE (D) when
driving on hilly, winding roads, when towing
a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears
and when going down a steep hill.
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SECOND (2):This position reduces vehicle speed
even more than THIRD (3) without using your
brakes. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can
help control your speed as you go down steep
mountain roads, but then you would also want to
use the brakes off and on.
If you manually select SECOND (2) in an
automatic transmission, the transmission will start
in second gear. You can use this feature for
reducing the speed of the rear wheels when you
are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on
slippery road surfaces.
FIRST (1):For the Hydra-Matic
®4-Speed
transmission this position reduces vehicle speed
even more than SECOND (2) without using
the brakes. You can use it on very steep hills, or
in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put
in FIRST (1) while the vehicle is moving forward,
the transmission does not shift into rst gear
until the vehicle is going slowly enough.For an Allison Transmission
®or Hydra-Matic®
6-Speed transmission, this position reduces
vehicle speed without using your brakes. You can
use it for major/severe downgrades and off-road
driving where the vehicle would otherwise
accelerate due to steepness of grade. When you
shift to FIRST (1) it provides the lowest gear
appropriate to your current road speed and
continues to downshift as the vehicle slows,
eventually downshifting to FIRST (1) gear.
Notice:Spinning the tires or holding the
vehicle in one place on a hill using only the
accelerator pedal may damage the
transmission. The repair will not be covered by
your warranty. If you are stuck, do not spin
the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the
brakes to hold the vehicle in place.
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Grade Braking is not available when the Range
Selection Mode is active. SeeTow/Haul Mode on
page 146
While using the Range Selection mode feature,
cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can
be used.
Notice:Spinning the tires or holding the
vehicle in one place on a hill using only the
accelerator pedal may damage the
transmission. The repair will not be covered by
your warranty. If you are stuck, do not spin
the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the
brakes to hold the vehicle in place.
Low Traction Mode
If your vehicle has the Allison Transmission®,or
the Hydra-Matic®6-Speed Automatic
Transmission, it has a Low Traction Mode that
assist in vehicle acceleration when road conditions
are slippery, such as with ice or snow. While
the vehicle is at a stop, select the second gear
range using the Range Selection system. This will
limit torque to the wheels after it detects wheel
slip, preventing the tires from spinning.
Tow/Haul Mode
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, it
has a tow/haul mode. If your vehicle has an Allison
or Hydra-Matic
®6-speed automatic transmission
see “Tow/Haul Mode (Allison or Hydra-Matic®
6-Speed Automatic Transmission®) following.
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Turn the tow/haul mode on and off by pressing the
button, located on the end of the shift lever.
When the tow/haul is on, a light on the instrument
panel cluster will come on.
SeeTow/Haul Mode Light on page 268for more
information.
Also see “Tow Haul Mode” underTowing a Trailer
on page 447for more information.
Grade Braking (Allison Transmission®
or Hydra-Matic®6-Speed Automatic
Transmission)
The Grade Braking shift modes can be activated
by pressing the button on the end of the shift
control lever. While in Range Selection Mode,
Grade Braking is deactivated allowing the driver to
select a desired range of gears.Grade Braking is only active while the Tow/Haul
Mode is selected and you are not in the Range
Selection Mode. See “Tow/Haul Mode listed
previously andAutomatic Transmission Operation
on page 140for more information on the Range
Slection Mode. Grade Braking assists in
maintaining desired vehicle speeds when driving
on downhill grades by automatically implementing
a shift schedule that utilizes the engine and
transmission to slow the vehicle. This reduces
wear on the braking system and increases control
of the vehicle. Grade Braking monitors vehicle
speed, acceleration, engine torque and brake
pedal usage. Using this information, it detects
when the truck is on a downhill grade and
the driver desires to slow the vehicle by pressing
the brake. See the diesel supplement for
information on Cruise Grade Braking.
Also seeTowing a Trailer on page 447for more
information.
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