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Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Records
Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a
number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor
and control several aspects of the vehicle's performance.
Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor
emission control components to optimize fuel economy,
to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so
equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the
driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations.
Some information may be stored during regular
operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions;
other information is stored only in a crash or near crash
event by computer systems commonly called event data
recorders (EDR).
In a crash or near crash event, computer systems, such
as the Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in
your vehicle may record information about the condition
of the vehicle and how it was operated, such as engine
speed, brake applications, throttle position, vehicle
speed, seat belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag
performance data, and the severity of a collision. This
information has been used to improve vehicle crash
performance and may be used to improve crash
performance of future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike
the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board
systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of
vehicle occupants.To read this information, special equipment is needed
and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required.
GM will not access information about a crash event or
share it with others other than·with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the
vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee,
·in response to an official request of police or similar
government office,
·as part of GM's defense of litigation through the
discovery process, or
·as required by law.
In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may
·use the data for GM research needs,
·make it available for research where appropriate
con®dentiality is to be maintained and need is
shown, or
·share summary data which is not tied to a speci®c
vehicle with non-GM organizations for research
purposes.
Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to
the special equipment that can read the information
if they have access to the vehicle or SDM.
If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar, please check
the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for
information on its operations and data collection.
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Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
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Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments, and speci®cations for GM
transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
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Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars
and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to
assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service
Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483).
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A
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-20
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment.........4-64
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-46
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-125
Add-On Equipment..........................................4-63
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)..................3-76, 3-80, 3-91, 3-105
After Off-Road Driving.....................................4-37
Air Bag
Off Light.....................................................3-37
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-40
Readiness Light..........................................3-36
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-70
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-86
Air Bag Off Switch.......................................1-76
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-75
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-81
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-86
What Makes an Air Bag In¯ate?....................1-74
What Will You See After an Air Bag In¯ates?......1-75
When Should an Air Bag In¯ate?...................1-73
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-72
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-23
Air Conditioning..............................................3-30
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)....7-10All Overseas Locations...................................... 7-5
AM .............................................................3-129
AM-FM Radio.................................................3-74
Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-131
Antenna, XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.....................................................3-131
Anti-lock Brake System..................................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-45
Appearance Care..........................................5-116
Care of Safety Belts...................................5-119
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-123
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle..............5-117
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle............5-120
Finish Damage..........................................5-122
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-122
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-123
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-123
Weatherstrips............................................5-119
Approaching a Hill..........................................4-27
Ashtrays........................................................3-21
Audio Output................................................3-123
Audio System(s).............................................3-73
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-74
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-128
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-129
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-131
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-130
Chime Level Adjustment.............................3-131
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-131
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-88
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Radio with CD............................................3-77
Radio with Six-Disc CD..............................3-102
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-126
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-74
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-74
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-127
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-129
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-131
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation..........2-56, 2-58
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Transfer Case..................................2-39
Automatic Transmission...................................2-23
Fluid..................................................5-25, 5-28
Operation...................................................2-26
Auxiliary Battery............................................4-100
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch.................3-18
B
Backing Up....................................................4-92
Battery..........................................................5-52
BATTERY NOT CHARGING.............................3-66
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-20Battery Warning Light......................................3-42
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-44
Before You Drive...........................................3-116
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-22
Brake
Parking......................................................2-48
System Warning Light..................................3-43
Brake Adjustment............................................5-51
Brake Fluid....................................................5-48
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-51
Brake Wear...................................................5-51
Brakes..........................................................5-48
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-21
BUCKLE PASSENGER....................................3-67
BUCKLE SEATBELT.......................................3-67
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-64
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and
Cargo Lamp............................................5-69
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-66
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-64
Headlamps.................................................5-64
Pickup Box Identi®cation and Fender Marker
Lamps....................................................5-70
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-74
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Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Roof Marker Lamps.....................................5-67
Taillamps....................................................5-71
Buying New Tires...........................................5-89
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada........................................................... 7-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-7
Capacities and Speci®cations..........................5-134
Car Washes for QUADRASTEERŸ Equipped
Vehicles.....................................................4-16
Carbon Monoxide...................4-47, 4-70, 2-14, 2-53
Care of
Safety Belts..............................................5-119
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-129
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-131
Your CDs and DVDs..................................3-130
Cargo Lamp...................................................3-18
CARGO LAMP ON.........................................3-67
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-98
CD Adapter Kits.............................................3-99
CD Messages.............................3-87, 3-101, 3-115
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-67
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and
Cargo Lamp...............................................5-69
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block................5-128Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-25
Chains, Tires..................................................5-94
CHANGE ENGINE OIL....................................3-68
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-49
Check Engine Light.........................................3-49
CHECK OIL LEVEL.........................................3-67
CHECK WASHER FLUID.................................3-67
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-49
Checking Coolant............................................5-35
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-18
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-87
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-123
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-39
Infants and Young Children...........................1-35
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-48
Older Children.............................................1-33
Securing a Child Restraint Designed
for the LATCH System......................1-50, 1-51
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-58
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-55
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front
Seat Position...........................................1-60
Top Strap...................................................1-43
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K
Key Release Button (Manual Transmission)........2-23
KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW.............................3-68
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-14
Interior.......................................................3-19
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-16
Lap Belt........................................................1-26
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-16
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-48
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System................................1-50, 1-51
Latches, Seatback............................................ 1-8
Leaving Your Vehicle With
the Engine Running (Automatic
Transmission Only)......................................2-50
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab)...............3-69
Light
Air Bag Off .................................................3-37
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-36
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-45
Battery Warning..........................................3-42Light (cont.)
Brake System Warning.................................3-43
Cruise Control.............................................3-53
Four-Wheel-Drive.........................................3-53
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-54
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-49
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator................3-40
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-36
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-53
Traction Off................................................3-45
Up-Shift.....................................................3-43
Listening to a DVD..............................3-101, 3-115
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-57
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-23
Locking Rear Axle...........................................4-12
Lockout Protection..........................................2-13
Lock-Out Switch.............................................2-18
Locks
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Door........................................................... 2-8
Lockout Protection.......................................2-13
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-18
LOW COOLANT LEVEL..................................3-69
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-54
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-5
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N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-21
Noise Control System, Tampering......................5-62
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-17
O
Odometer......................................................3-35
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-17
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-18
Pressure Gage............................................3-52
OIL LIFE RESET............................................3-69
OIL PRESSURE LOW.....................................3-69
Older Children, Restraints................................1-33
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-65
OnStaržServices............................................2-65
OnStaržSteering Wheel Controls......................2-66
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-64
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-65
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-20
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment...................................3-25, 3-32
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-63
Camper-Type Mirrors....................................2-60
Convex Mirror.............................................2-64Outside (cont.)
Curb View Assist Mirrors..............................2-63
Heated Mirrors............................................2-64
Manual Mirrors............................................2-60
Power Foldaway Mirrors...............................2-62
Power Mirrors.............................................2-61
West Coast-Type Mirrors..............................2-61
Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror...................2-62
Overdrive Disable...........................................3-53
Overdrive Disable
(Allison Transmission
ž) .................................2-29
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
(V8 Engines Only).......................................5-36
Owner Checks and Services.............................6-10
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-13
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-49
Shifting Out of............................................2-51
Parking
Brake........................................................2-48
Over Things That Burn.................................2-52
Parking on Hills..............................................4-94
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-52
Passenger Air Bag Indicator.....................2-57, 2-59
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator...................3-40
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Rear Seat Entertainment System.....................3-115
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-9
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
(Extended Cab and Crew Cab)......................1-27
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-27
Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors (Extended Cab
Models)......................................................1-46
Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors
(Crew Cab Models)......................................1-47
Rear Window Defogger............................3-24, 3-32
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display................2-57
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
ž, Compass and Temperature Display . . . 2-55
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-54
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-14
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-54
REDUCED ENGINE POWER...........................3-70
Regular Cab and Extended Cab Models.............1-76
Remote Alarm.................................................. 2-6
Remote Control.............................................3-119
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................5-101
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-97
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-74
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-52
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash.....1-88Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-11
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-87
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash.....................................................1-88
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-87
Replacing Parts...........................................1-88
Resynchronization............................................. 2-7
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-23
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-25
Right Front Passenger Position Top Strap Anchor
(Regular and Extended Models).....................1-45
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab).............3-70
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-52
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-53
S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-36
Safety Belts
Care of....................................................5-119
Center Passenger Position............................1-25
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Safety Belts (cont.)
Driver Position............................................1-16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-16
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-15
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-30
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-27
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-25
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-32
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-24
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-11
Safety Chains.................................................4-90
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scanning the Terrain.......................................4-25
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seatback Latches............................................. 1-8
Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-8
Heated Seats............................................... 1-6
Manual........................................................ 1-3
Memory.....................................................2-69
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-5
Power Seats................................................. 1-4
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-9
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-6
Seatback Latches.......................................... 1-8
Secondary Latch System................................5-112
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position............................1-60
Center Rear Seat Position............................1-58Securing a Child Restraint (cont.)
Designed for the LATCH System...........1-50, 1-51
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-55
Security While You Travel.................................. 7-6
Select Button.................................................3-66
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-49
Publications Ordering Information...................7-12
SERVICE 4 WHEEL STEER.............................3-71
SERVICE 4WD...............................................3-71
SERVICE AIRBAG..........................................3-70
SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER...........................3-70
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM.............................3-70
Service Bulletins.............................................7-12
Service Manuals.............................................7-12
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL..............................3-71
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only).....3-81, 3-93, 3-106
Setting Preset Stations..........3-75, 3-79, 3-90, 3-104
Setting the Time
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS).........3-74
Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS).....3-74
Setting the Tone
(Bass/Treble)....................3-75, 3-79, 3-91, 3-104
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-122
Shift Speeds..................................................2-34
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-49
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-51
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Tires (cont.)
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-91
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-92
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-88
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-25
Tonneau Cover...............................................2-67
Top Strap......................................................1-43
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-45
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)...............2-51
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-88
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-53
Tow/Haul Mode, Overdrive Disable....................3-53
Tow/Haul Mode
(Automatic Transmission)..............................2-29
Towing
Power Take-Off (PTO)................................4-101
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-54
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-70
Your Vehicle...............................................4-53
Traction
Assist System (TAS)...................................... 4-9
Manual Selectable Ride................................4-11
Off Light.....................................................3-45
TRACTION ACTIVE........................................3-72
Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-70
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-91
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-95
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE
(Allison Transmission
žOnly)..........................3-73Transfer Case................................................5-60
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic..................................5-25, 5-28
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-31
Temperature Gage.......................................3-47
Up-Shift Light..............................................3-43
TRANSMISSION HOT.....................................3-72
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-26
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-30
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-12
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Traveling to Remote Areas...............................4-24
Trip Information Button....................................3-56
Trip Odometer................................................3-35
Truck-Camper Loading Information....................4-68
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-8
TURN SIGNAL ON.........................................3-73
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-93
Two-Tiered Loading.........................................4-63
U
Underhood Fuse Block...................................5-129
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-129
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-90
United States................................................... 7-4
Up-Shift Light.................................................3-43
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