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GM Mobility Program for Persons
with Disabilities
This program, available to
quali®ed applicants, can
reimburse you up to
$1,000 toward aftermarket
driver or passenger
adaptive equipment you
may require for your
vehicle (hand controls,
wheelchair/scooter
lifts, etc.).
This program can also provide you with free resource
information, such as area driver assessment centers and
mobility equipment installers. The program is available
for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle
purchase/lease. See your dealer for more details or call
the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935.
Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935.
GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call
1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. All TTY users
call 1-800-263-3830.
Roadside Assistance Program
GMC's Roadside Assistance Provides stranded owners
with over-the-phone roadside repairs, location of the
nearest GMC dealer or the following special services:
Flat Tire Change:Installation of spare tire will be
covered at no charge (customer is responsible for repair
or replacement of tire).
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the customer
to get to the nearest service station (up to $5.00)
will be covered.
Jump Start:No-start situations which require a battery
jump start will be covered at no charge.
Lock Out:Replacement keys or locksmith service will be
covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry
into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement key will be
covered within 10 miles (16 km).
Emergency Towing Service:Towing to the nearest GMC
dealer for warranty related disablements will be
covered.
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A
Accessory In¯ator...........................................5-62
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-19
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment.........4-50
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-37
Additional Program Information........................... 7-8
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-89
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)............................3-66, 3-74, 3-83
After Off-Road Driving.....................................4-28
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-51
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-58
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-60
What Makes an Air Bag In¯ate?....................1-57
What Will You See After an
Air Bag In¯ates?......................................1-58
When Should an Air Bag In¯ate?...................1-56
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-54
Air Bag .........................................................3-37
Readiness Light..........................................3-37
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-20
All Overseas Locations...................................... 7-4
AM .............................................................3-105
Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-107
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-41
Anti-lock Brake System..................................... 4-6
Appearance Care............................................5-80
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-83Appearance Care (cont.)
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-86
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-80
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-83
Finish Damage............................................5-86
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-85
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-86
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-86
Weatherstrips..............................................5-83
Approaching a Hill..........................................4-20
Ashtrays........................................................3-20
Audio Speakers..............................................3-94
Audio System(s).............................................3-63
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-105
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-106
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-107
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-107
Chime Level Adjustment.............................3-107
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-107
Audio Systems..............................................3-104
Radio Personalization.................................3-104
Audio System(s).............................................3-71
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-71
Radio with CD............................................3-64
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-81
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-103
Setting the Time..........................................3-63
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-104
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-105
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
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Automatic Transfer Case..................................2-25
Automatic Transmission Check..........................6-12
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-14
Automatic Transmission...................................5-21
Fluid..........................................................5-21
Operation...................................................2-23
B
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement.................5-54
Backing Up....................................................4-57
BATTERY NOT CHARGING.............................3-60
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-7
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-19
Battery..........................................................5-41
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-35
Before You Drive............................................3-92
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-15
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-13
Brake Adjustment............................................5-40
Brake Fluid....................................................5-38
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-40
Brake Wear...................................................5-40
Brake............................................................2-28
Parking......................................................2-28
System Inspection.......................................6-17
System Warning Light..................................3-39
Brakes..........................................................5-38Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Braking........................................................... 4-5
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-19
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-50
Front Turn Signal and Sidemarker Lamps.......5-51
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-50
Headlamps.................................................5-50
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-52
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps..................5-51
Buying New Tires...........................................5-58
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada........................................................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-7
Capacities and Speci®cations..........................5-102
Carbon Monoxide...................4-39, 4-50, 2-13, 2-33
Care of.........................................................5-83
Safety Belts................................................5-83
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-106
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-107
Your CDs and DVDs..................................3-107
Cargo Cover..................................................2-50
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-50
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-78
Cassette Tape Player Service...........................6-11
Chains, Tires..................................................5-62
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Convenience Net............................................2-49
Coolant.........................................................3-41
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-41
Heater, Engine............................................2-22
Cooling System..............................................5-29
Cruise Control Light........................................3-47
Cruise Control................................................3-12
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-11
Customer Assistance Information........................ 7-7
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users.............................................. 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities................................................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government.............................................. 7-9
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government.................................... 7-9
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-5
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-10
D
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).........................3-16
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting.........................3-22, 3-27Delayed Locking............................................... 2-9
Dinghy Towing................................................4-46
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-3
Dome Lamp Override......................................3-18
Dome Lamps.................................................3-19
Door............................................................... 2-9
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-9
Locks.......................................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
DRIVER DOOR AJAR.....................................3-62
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-50
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-51
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-60
Driver............................................................1-14
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-14
Driving Across an Incline..................................4-24
Driving Downhill..............................................4-23
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice....................4-26
Driving in Water..............................................4-27
Driving On Grades..........................................4-58
Driving on Off-Road Hills.................................4-19
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-40
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-31
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-32
Driving Uphill..................................................4-20
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-56
Driving..........................................................4-28
At Night.....................................................4-28
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Driving (cont.)
City...........................................................4-33
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-34
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-37
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-30
Winter........................................................4-39
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-24
Dual Climate Control System............................3-21
DVD Player....................................................3-95
DVD ............................................................3-107
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-107
Distortion..................................................3-105
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-92
E
Electrical System............................................5-89
Add-On Equipment......................................5-89
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-90
Headlamps.................................................5-89
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-90
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-89
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension
System......................................................4-49
Emergency Release for Opening Liftgate............2-13
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-44Engine Compartment Fuse Block......................5-91
ENGINE COOLANT HOT/IDLE ENGINE.............3-60
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................6-11
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-18
Engine Oil Level Check...................................6-11
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance..................... 6-5
Engine..........................................................5-20
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-20
Battery.......................................................5-41
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-46
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-42
Compartment Overview................................5-12
Coolant Heater............................................2-22
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-41
Coolant......................................................5-24
Cooling System Inspection............................6-17
Exhaust.....................................................2-33
Fan Noise..................................................5-35
Oil .............................................................5-15
Overheating................................................5-27
Reduced Power Light...................................3-47
Starting......................................................2-21
Entertainment System....................................3-107
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-107
DVD Distortion..........................................3-105
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Environmental Concerns..................................4-17
Erasing HomeLink
žButtons..............................2-43
Exit Lighting...................................................3-18
Express±Down Window....................................2-16
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Gate Operator and Canadian Programming........2-43
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving................4-17
Glove Box.....................................................2-44
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-5
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-8
Headlamp Washer..........................................3-11
Headlamps....................................................5-50
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-50
Electrical System.........................................5-89
Front Turn Signal and Sidemarker Lamps.......5-51
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-50
Headphones...................................................3-92
Heated Seats................................................... 1-3
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-36
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-37
Hitches..........................................................4-55
HomeLink Transmitter, Programming..................2-41
HomeLink
žTransmitter....................................2-40
Hood............................................................5-10
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-7How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-31
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-33
How to Add Fluid............................................5-23
How to Check Lubricant...................................5-48
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-36
How to Check........................................5-22, 5-55
How to Inspect...............................................5-20
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-14
Hydroplaning..................................................4-31
I
ICE POSSIBLE..............................................3-62
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-28
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-27
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-43
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-43
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-44
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-51
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-41
Ignition Positions.............................................2-19
Ignition Transmission Lock Check......................6-14
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-32
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-55
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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, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-16
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(Four-Wheel Drive)...................................6-17
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-17
Instrument Panel.............................................3-35
Cluster.......................................................3-35
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Interior Lamps................................................3-17
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-42
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-13
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-5
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-16
Lamps...........................................................3-15
Exterior......................................................3-15
Interior.......................................................3-17
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-15, 1-24
LATCH System...............................................1-42
Child Restraints...........................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-44
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running.....................................................2-30
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-12
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR................................3-62
Liftgate Release..............................................2-13
Liftgate/Liftglass..............................................2-13
Liftglass/Liftgate..............................................2-13
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror...............................2-16
Light.............................................................3-37
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-37
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-41
Brake System Warning.................................3-39
Change Engine Oil......................................3-46
Charging System.........................................3-38
Check Gages Warning.................................3-48
Cruise Control.............................................3-47
Gate Ajar...................................................3-49
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-50
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-42
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Light (cont.)
Reduced Engine Power................................3-47
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-37
Security.....................................................3-46
Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light.........3-48
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-16
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-47
Locking Rear Axle...........................................4-10
Lockout Protection..........................................2-12
Locks............................................................. 2-9
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-9
Door........................................................... 2-8
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-12
Lockout Protection.......................................2-12
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-14
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-50
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-48
Lumbar........................................................... 1-2
Power Controls............................................. 1-2
M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-104
Maintenance Schedule.....................................6-11
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-11
At Least Once a Month................................6-11Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
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, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-16
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel
Drive) Inspection......................................6-17
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-59
Making Turns.................................................4-57
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-42
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Seat.................................................2-51
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P
Park(P).........................................................2-29
Shifting Into................................................2-29
Shifting Out of............................................2-31
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-15
Parking on Hills..............................................4-58
Parking.........................................................2-28
Brake........................................................2-28
Over Things That Burn.................................2-32
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 DOOR AJAR..............................3-62
Passing.................................................4-12, 4-57
Passlock
ž......................................................2-18
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-33
Personalization...............................................3-53
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-77
Playing a Compact Disc..................3-69, 3-79, 3-87
Playing a Speci®c Loaded Compact Disc............3-88
Playing the Radio...........................3-64, 3-71, 3-81
Power Steering...............................................4-10
Power...........................................................3-19
Accessory Outlets........................................3-19
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9Power (cont.)
Electrical System.........................................5-90
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Reduced Engine Light..................................3-47
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-36
Windows....................................................2-15
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Programmable Locking Feature.........................2-10
Programmable Unlocking Feature......................2-11
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter.............2-41
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-13
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-26
Radio Messages.....................................3-69, 3-76
Radios..........................................................3-63
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-106
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-107
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-107
Radio Personalization.................................3-104
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-71
Radio with CD............................................3-64
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-81
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Radios (cont.)
Rear Seat Audio........................................3-103
Setting the Time..........................................3-63
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-104
Understanding Reception............................3-105
RainsenseŸ Wipers........................................3-10
RDS Messages..............................3-68, 3-75, 3-86
Reading Lamps..............................................3-19
REAR ACCESS OPEN....................................3-61
Rear Axle......................................................5-48
Locking......................................................4-10
Rear Climate Control System............................3-29
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover............2-46
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rear Floor Storage Lid....................................2-49
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-26
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)..................................3-103
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-92
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-6
Rear Seat Passenger Positions.........................1-23
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-23
Rear Seats (Envoy XL)..................................... 1-7
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..............................5-97
Rear Window Defogger............................3-23, 3-27
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
žand Compass.................................2-35
Reclining Seatbacks, Power............................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-45
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-47Remote Control..............................................3-97
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-6
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-5
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-72
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-66
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-52
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-41
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..............................................1-61
Reporting Safety Defects................................... 7-9
Canadian Government................................... 7-9
General Motors...........................................7-10
United States Government.............................. 7-9
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
žButton.......2-43
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-44
Restraint System Check...................................6-12
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-60
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-61
Restraint Systems...........................................1-60
Checking....................................................1-60
Replacing Parts...........................................1-61
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-20
RFA # BATTERY LOW....................................3-62
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-22
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR..............................3-62
Roadside......................................................... 7-5
Assistance Program....................................... 7-5
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