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Mirrors......................................................... 176
Manual Rearview Mirror............................. 176
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display................................................... 176
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperature Display........ 180
Outside Manual Mirrors............................. 183
Outside Trailer-Tow Mirrors....................... 183
Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors.............. 185
Outside Power Mirrors............................... 185
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors............... 186
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror............. 187
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors.............. 187
Outside Convex Mirror............................... 188
Outside Heated Mirrors............................. 188
OnStar
®System.......................................... 189Universal Home Remote System................ 191
Universal Home Remote System
(With Three Round LED)....................... 191
Universal Home Remote System
(With One Triangular LED)..................... 192
Universal Home Remote System
Operation (With Three Round LED)....... 193
Universal Home Remote System
Operation (With One Triangular LED)..... 198
Storage Areas............................................. 202
Glove Box................................................. 202
Cupholder(s).............................................. 202
Front Storage Area.................................... 202
Center Console Storage Area.................... 202
Tonneau Cover......................................... 203
Sunroof....................................................... 205
Section 2 Features and Controls
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3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC
outlet.
{CAUTION:
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded
outlet could cause an electrical shock.
Also, the wrong kind of extension cord
could overheat and cause a re. You
could be seriously injured. Plug the cord
into a properly grounded three-prong
110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not
reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong
extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug
and store the cord as it was before to keep it
away from moving engine parts. If you do
not, it could be damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater
plugged in? The answer depends on the outside
temperature, the kind of oil you have, and
some other things. Instead of trying to list
everything here, we ask that you contact yourdealer in the area where you will be parking your
vehicle. The dealer can give you the best
advice for that particular area.
Automatic Transmission Operation
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission,
it features an electronic shift position indicator
within the instrument panel cluster. This display
must be powered anytime the shift lever is moved
out of PARK (P). SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers
on page 600.
There are several different positions for your shift
lever.
Automatic Transmission
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{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
high (2H) or four-wheel high (4H) or
four-wheel low (4L) — not in NEUTRAL.
SeeShifting Into Park (P) (Automatic
Transmission) on page 170.
REVERSE (R):Use this gear to back up. If your
vehicle has the Allison Transmission
®,theRonthe
shift display, may blink if the shift inhibitor is active.
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 406.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.
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Range Selection Mode
(Allison Transmission®)
If your truck has an Allison Transmission®your
vehicle has a Range Selection System.
To use this feature, do the following:
1. Move the shift lever to the MANUAL
MODE (M). When in the MANUAL MODE, the
transmission’s current gear range will be
the highest attainable range with all the lower
gears available.2. Press the plus/minus buttons to select the
desired range of gears for your current
driving conditions.
The Range Selection Mode allows you to
control the engine and vehicle speed while
driving down hill by allowing you to select
a desired gear.
The DIC shows the six available ranges with the
highest attainable range shown in brackets.
SeeDriver Information Center (DIC) on page 265
andDIC Operation and Displays on page 266
for more information.
While using the Range Selection mode, cruise
control and the Tow/Haul mode can be used.
Grade braking is not available while in the Range
Selection mode. SeeTow/Haul Mode on
page 147for more information.
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Low Traction Mode
(Allison Transmission®)
If your vehicle has the DURAMAX®diesel engine
and the Allison Transmission®,ithasaLow
Traction Mode that assists in vehicle acceleration
when road conditions are slippery, such as
with ice or snow. While at a stop, selecting the
second gear range using the Range Selection
system, will allow the Allison Transmission
®to limit
torque to the wheels after it detects wheel slip,
preventing the tires from spinning.
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.
Cold Weather Operation
(Allison Transmission®)
On cold days, approximately 32°F (0°C) or colder,
your automatic transmission is designed to shift
differently. The transmission uses a warm-up mode
shift schedule until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature. While the transmission is
in warm-up mode it is normal for transmission
upshifts to be delayed or held longer. This feature
improves heater performance by giving quicker
vehicle warm-ups.
When temperatures are below−13°F (−25°C), the
transmission will prevent certain operations to
protect against damage. When active the DIC will
display the message “Trans in Warm-up”.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 270for
more information.
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{CAUTION:
Four-wheel drive vehicles with the transfer
case in NEUTRAL will allow the vehicle to
roll, even if your automatic transmission
shift lever is in PARK (P). So, be sure the
transfer case is in a drive gear — not in
NEUTRAL. Always set your parking brake.
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle
will not move. SeeShifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission) on page 170.
If you are pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 429.
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
Pull or push the tab under the inside rearview
mirror to adjust it to the night or daytime setting. In
the nighttime setting, the glare from headlamps
behind the vehicle will be less intense.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®, Compass and
Temperature Display
Your vehicle may have this feature. When on, an
automatic dimming mirror automatically dims
to the proper level to minimize glare from lights
behind you after dark.
The mirror also includes a dual display in the
upper right corner of the mirror face. The compass
reading and the outside temperature will both
appear in the display at the same time.
P(On/Off):This is the on/off button.
Temperature and Compass Display
Press the on/off button, located to the far
left, brie y to turn the compass/temperature
display on or off.
If the display reads CAL, you will need to calibrate
the compass. For more information on calibration,
see below.
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