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2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching
each other. If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you do not want. You would not be able
to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding
could damage the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set
the parking brake rmly on both vehicles involved in
the jump start procedure. Put the automatic
transmission in PARK (P) before setting the parking
brake. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be
sure the transfer case is in a drive gear, not
in NEUTRAL.
Notice:If you leave your radio or other accessories
on during the jump starting procedure, they could
be damaged. The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and
other accessories when jump starting your vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or the accessory power outlets. Turn off
the radio and all the lamps that are not needed.
This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries.
And it could save the radio!4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the
positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on
that vehicle.
Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting
terminal and a remote negative (−) jump starting
terminal. You should always use these remote
terminals instead of the terminals on the battery.
The remote positive (+) terminal is located behind a
red plastic cover, if equipped, near the engine
accessory drive bracket. To uncover the remote
positive (+) terminal, open the red plastic cover,
if equipped.
The remote negative (−) terminal is located on the
engine drive bracket, or on the thermostat
housing on the 8.1L engine. It is marked GND.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-12
for more information on location.
{CAUTION:
An electric fan can start up even when the
engine is not running and can injure you.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
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{CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing
this, and some have been blinded. Use a
ashlight if you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water. You do
not need to add water to the battery installed
in your new vehicle. But if a battery has ller
caps, be sure the right amount of uid is there.
If it is low, add water to take care of that rst.
If you do not, explosive gas could be present.
Battery uid contains acid that can burn you.
Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get it
in your eyes or on your skin, ush the place
with water and get medical help immediately.
{CAUTION:
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure
you badly. Keep your hands away from moving
parts once the engine is running.
5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or
missing insulation. If they do, you could get a
shock. The vehicles could be damaged too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some
basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to
positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if
the vehicle has one. Negative (−) will go to a heavy,
unpainted metal engine part or to a remote
negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−)oryou
will get a short that would damage the battery
and maybe other parts too. And do not connect the
negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal on
the dead battery because this can cause sparks.
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6. Connect the red
positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal
of the vehicle with the
dead battery. Use
a remote positive (+)
terminal if the
vehicle has one.
7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to
the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a
remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the
negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a
remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Do not let the other end touch anything until the
next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable
does notgo to the dead battery. It goes to a
heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to the remote
negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the dead
battery.9. Connect the other end
of the negative (−)
cable to the remote
negative (−) terminal,
marked GND, on
the vehicle with the
dead battery.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery.
If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
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Notice:If the jumper cables are connected or
removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may
occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always connect
and remove the jumper cables in the correct
order, making sure that the cables do not touch
each other or other metal.
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote
Negative (−) Terminal
B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote
Negative (−) Terminals
C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) TerminalTo disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles
do the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle that had the bad battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other
vehicle.
5. Return the positive (+) remote terminal cover,
if equipped, to its original position.
All-Wheel Drive
Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these
vehicles. However, there are two additional systems that
need lubrication.
Transfer Case
When to Check Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
often to check the lubricant. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 6-4. Jumper Cable Removal
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The fuse block access
door is on the driver’s side
edge of the instrument
panel. Pull off the cover to
access the fuse block.
To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between your
thumb and index nger and pull straight out.
You may have spare fuses located behind the fuse
block access door. These can be used to replace a bad
fuse. However, make sure it is of the correct amperage.
Fuses Usage
RR WPR Rear Window Wiper Switch
SEO ACCYSpecial Equipment Option
Accessory
WS WPR Windshield Wipers
TBC ACCYTruck Body Controller
Accessory
IGN 3 Ignition, Heated Seats
4WDFour-Wheel Drive System,
Auxiliary Battery
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Underhood Fuse BlockThe underhood fuse block in the engine compartment
on the driver’s side of the vehicle near the battery.
Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block.
To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between your
thumb and index nger and pull straight out.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
more information on its location.
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*1— Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #2.
*2— Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #1.
*3— Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors.
*4— Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors.
*5— PCM Ignition
Fuses Usage
GLOW PLUG Not Used
CUST FEED Gasoline Accessory Power
HYBRID Hybrid
STUD #1Auxiliary Power (Single
Battery and Diesels
Only)/Dual Battery (TP2)
Do not install fuse.
MBECMid Bussed Electrical Center
Power Feed, Front Seats,
Right Doors
BLOWER Front Climate Control Fan
LBECLeft Bussed Electrical Center,
Door Modules, Door Locks,
Auxiliary Power
Outlet — Rear Cargo Area
and Instrument Panel
STUD 2Accessory Power/Trailer
Wiring Brake Feed
ABS Anti-Lock Brakes
VSES/ECAS Vehicle Stability
Fuses Usage
IGN A Ignition Power
IGN B Ignition Power
LBEC 1Left Bussed Electrical Center,
Left Doors, Truck Body
Controller, Flasher Module
TRL PARK Parking Lamps Trailer Wiring
RR PARKRight Rear Parking and
Sidemarker Lamps
LR PARKLeft Rear Parking and
Sidemarker Lamps
PARK LP Parking Lamps Relay
STRTR Starter Relay
INTPARK Interior Lamps
STOP LP Stoplamps
TBC BATTTruck Body Controller Battery
Feed
S/ROOF Sunroof
SEO B2 Off-Road Lamps
4WSVent Solenoid Canister/
Quadrasteer Module Power
RR HVAC Rear Climate Control
AUX PWRAuxiliary Power
Outlet — Console
IGN 1 Ignition Relay
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Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire will be
covered at no charge. The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered
by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which require a
battery jump start will be covered at no charge.
Dealer Locator Service
Trip Routing:Your Roadside Assistance
Representative can provide you with specic
information regarding this feature.
Trip Interruption Expense Benets:Your
Roadside Assistance Representative can provide
you with specic information regarding this feature.
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under GMC’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However,
when other services are utilized, our Roadside
Assistance Representatives will explain any payment
obligations you might incur.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please
provide the following to the Roadside Assistance
Representative:
Your name, home address, and home telephone
number.
Telephone number of your location.
Location of the vehicle.
Model, year, color, and license plate number of the
vehicle.
Mileage, Vehicle Identication Number (VIN) and
delivery date of the vehicle.
Description of the problem.
While we hope you never have the occasion to use our
service, it is added security while traveling for you
and your family. Remember, we are only a phone call
away. GMC Roadside Assistance: 1-800-462-8782, text
telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438.
GMC reserves the right to limit services or
reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in GMC’s
judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or
type of occurrence.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the
coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
GMC reserves the right to make any changes or
discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any
time without notication.
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive
roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere
in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book.
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Audio System(s).............................................3-74
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-76
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-131
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-133
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-134
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-134
Chime Level Adjustment.............................3-135
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-135
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual.................................................3-118
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-89
Radio with CD............................................3-78
Radio with Six-Disc CD..............................3-103
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-129
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-75
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-75
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-131
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-132
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-135
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-16
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-21
Operation...................................................2-23
Autoride
®™ ....................................................4-66
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch.................3-17
B
Battery..........................................................5-40
Run-Down Protection...................................3-19
Battery Warning Light......................................3-42
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-42
Bench Seat....................................................1-15
Bench Seat Split (50/50)..................................1-11
Bench Seat, Split (60/40)................................... 1-8
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-6
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-35
System Warning Light..................................3-43
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-22
Brakes..........................................................5-37
Braking........................................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-19
Bucket Seats, Rear.........................................1-19
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-49
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-51
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-49
Headlamps.................................................5-50
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-56
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Door
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Locks.......................................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-28
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-54
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-55
DIC Vehicle Customization............................3-68
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-58
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-36
City...........................................................4-40
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-41
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-43
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-37
Off-Road....................................................4-21
Recovery Hooks..........................................4-50
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-50
Winter........................................................4-45
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-24
Dual Climate Control System............................3-22
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System..................3-118E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-105
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block.............5-108
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-105
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-106
Power Windows and Other Power Options....5-105
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-109
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-105
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-19
Battery.......................................................5-40
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-48
Coolant......................................................5-24
Coolant Heater............................................2-22
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-46
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-39
Fan Noise..................................................5-34
Oil .............................................................5-15
Oil Life System...........................................5-18
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-29
Overheating................................................5-27
Starting......................................................2-21
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-8
Exit Lighting...................................................3-18
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-42
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