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to 2m. See“Shifting out of
N (Neutral)” underFour-Wheel
Drive 0260. See your dealer if
the transfer case cannot be
shifted out of N (Neutral).
6. Check that the vehicle is in 2
m
by starting the engine and
shifting the transmission to
R (Reverse) and then to D
(Drive). There should be
movement of the vehicle while
shifting.
7. Shift the transmission to P (Park) and turn off the
ignition.
8. Disconnect the vehicle from the tow vehicle.
9. Release the parking brake.
10. Reset any lost presets. The outside temperature
display will default to 0 °C (32 °
F) but will reset with normal
usage.
Dolly Towing –Front Towing
(Front Wheels Off the Ground)
Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and
Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with a
Single Speed Automatic
Transfer Case
Caution
If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is
towed with the rear wheels on the
ground, the transmission could be
damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
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Caution (Continued)
warranty. Never tow the vehicle
with the rear wheels on the
ground.
Two-wheel-drive vehicles and
four-wheel-drive vehicles with a
single speed automatic transfer
case should not be towed with the
rear wheels on the ground.
Two-wheel-drive transmissions have
no provisions for internal lubrication
while being towed. Four-wheel-drive
vehicles with a single speed
automatic transfer case have no
N (Neutral) position and will spin the
transmission when the rear
wheels turn.
To dolly tow a two-wheel-drive
vehicle or a four-wheel-drive vehicle
with a single speed automatic
transfer case, the vehicle must be
towed with the rear wheels on the
dolly. See “Rear Towing (Rear
Wheels Off the Ground)” later in this
section.

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Vehicle Care 389
Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with a
Two Speed Automatic
Transfer Case
To dolly tow a four-wheel-drive
vehicle from the front:1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly
manufacturer's instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly.
3. Shift the transmission to P (Park).
4. Set the parking brake.
{Warning
Shifting a four-wheel-drive
vehicle's transfer case into
N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle
to roll even if the transmission is
in P (Park). You or others could
be injured. Set the parking brake
before shifting the transfer case
to N (Neutral).
5. Use a clamping device designed for towing to ensure
that the front wheels are locked
into the straight position.
6. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral). See Four-Wheel
Drive 0260.
7. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer's
instructions.
8. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is
firmly attached to the towing
vehicle.
9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off
the Ground)
Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and
Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with a
Single Speed Automatic
Transfer Case
To dolly tow the vehicle from
the rear: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly
manufacturer's instructions.
2. Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly.
3. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake 0265.

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4. Put the transmission inP (Park).
5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer's
instructions.
6. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to
ensure that the front wheels
are locked into the straight
position.
7. For four-wheel-drive vehicles with a single speed automatic
transfer case, shift the transfer
case into 2
m. See Four-Wheel
Drive 0260.
8. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with a
Two Speed Automatic
Transfer Case
To dolly tow a four-wheel-drive
vehicle from the rear: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly
manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the rear wheels onto the
dolly.
3. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake 0265.
4. Put the transmission in P (Park).
5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer's
instructions.
6. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to
ensure that the front wheels
are locked into the straight
position.
{Warning
Shifting a four-wheel-drive
vehicle's transfer case into
N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle
to roll even if the transmission is
in P (Park). You or others could
be injured. Set the parking brake
before shifting the transfer case
to N (Neutral). 7. Shift the transfer case to
N (Neutral). See Four-Wheel
Drive 0260.
8. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
After towing, see “Shifting Out of
N (Neutral)” underFour-Wheel Drive
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Caution
Chrome wheels and other chrome
trim may be damaged if the
vehicle is not washed after driving
on roads that have been sprayed
with magnesium, calcium,
or sodium chloride. These
chlorides are used on roads for
conditions such as ice and dust.
Always wash the chrome with
soap and water after exposure.
Caution
To avoid surface damage, do not
use strong soaps, chemicals,
abrasive polishes, cleaners,
brushes, or cleaners that contain
acid on aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels. Use only
approved cleaners. Also, never
drive a vehicle with aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels through an
automatic car wash that uses
silicone carbide tire cleaning(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
brushes. Damage could occur
and the repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Brake System
Visually inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect drum
brake linings/shoes for wear or
cracks. Inspect other brake parts,
including drums, wheel cylinders,
calipers, parking brake, master
cylinder, brake fluid reservoir,
vacuum pipes, electric vacuum
pump including bracket and vent
hose, if equipped.
Steering, Suspension, and
Chassis Components
Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear at
least once a year. Inspect power steering for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity joint
boots and axle seals for leaks.
For 1500 Series vehicles, at least
every other oil change lubricate the
outer tie rod ends.
Control arm ball joints on 1500
Series vehicles are
maintenance-free.
Caution
Lubrication of applicable Steering/
Suspension points should not be
done unless the temperature is
−12 °C (10 °F) or higher,
or damage could result.
For a heavy-duty Suburban, see the
Suburban Heavy-Duty Package
supplement.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders,
hood hinges, liftgate hinges, steel
fuel door hinge and power assist

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Service and Maintenance 403
.Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function Check
0334.
. Check ignition transmission lock.
See Ignition Transmission Lock
Check 0335.
. Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check
0 335.
. Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
. Visually inspect gas strut for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage. Check the hold open
ability of the strut. See your
dealer if service is required.
. Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof062.
. Verify spare tire key lock
operation and lubricate as
needed. See Tire Changing
0 372.

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442 Index
Appearance CareExterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Assistance Systems for
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 281
Audio
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 193
Audio Players CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Level Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Shift Lock Control FunctionCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Axle, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332B
Battery
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Voltage and ChargingMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Battery - North America . . . . 331, 382
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 335
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 208, 209, 213
Brake Pedal and AdjustableThrottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 148
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 244
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188, 338
Front Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . 339
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Bulb Replacement (cont'd)
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337, 338
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 340
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . 311, 331, 382
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2

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N
NavigationOnStar®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Noise Control System . . . . . . . . . . 333
O
Object Detection System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Oil
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 317
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . 141
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . 102
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 420
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429
OnStar
®Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
OnStar
®Connections . . . . . . . . . . . 433
OnStar®Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
OnStar®Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
OnStar®Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
OnStar®Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 OnStar
®Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
Ordering
Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . 426
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
P
Park Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 335
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 253
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 281
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 96
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . 312
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Phone
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . 208, 209, 213
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 251
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . 87
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 428
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 423
Proposition 65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . . 311, 331, 382
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 427
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Radios
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198