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Engine
Specifications
Engine
VIN
Code
Transmission
Spark
Plug
Gap
VORTEC™
5300 V8
T
Automatic
0.040 inches
(1.01 mm)
VORTEC™
5300 V8
Z
Automatic
0.040 inches
(1.01 mm)
VORTEC™
8100 V8
G
Automatic
0.060 inches
(1.52 mm)
5-115
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Canadian Owners
2
How to Use This Manual
2
Vehicle Damage Warnings
4
Vehicle Symbols
4
Front Seats
8
Power Lumbar
9
Heated Seats
10
Reclining Seatbacks
11
Rear Seats
13
Why Safety Belts Work
16
Questions and Answers About
19
Safety Belts
19
Driver Position
20
Lap Belt
28
Rear Seat Passengers
29
Lap-Shoulder Belt
30
Children and Small Adults
32
Safety Belt Extender
34
Child Restraints
35
Child Restraint Systems
41
Top Strap
45
Seat Position
49
Center Front Seat Position
51
Airbag System
55
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
60
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
61
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
62
What Will You See After an
62
Airbag Inflates?
62
Passenger Sensing System
64
Restraint System Check
69
Remote Keyless Entry System
74
Operation
75
Matching Transmitter(s) to
76
Resynchronization
77
Power Door Locks
79
Delayed Locking
79
Programmable Automatic
80
Door Locks
80
Rear Door Security Locks
82
Lockout Protection
82
Reinstalling the Rear Glass
88
Tailgate
92
Tailgate Removal
93
Power Windows
95
Sun Visors
95
Theft-Deterrent Systems
96
Passlock
97
Starting and Operating
98
Starting Your Engine
99
{CAUTION:
101
Tow/Haul Mode
105
Four-Wheel Drive
105
Shifting Into 4LO
108
Shifting Out of 4LO
108
Shifting into NEUTRAL
109
Shifting Out of NEUTRAL
109
Parking Brake
110
Compass Variance
116
Compass Calibration
117
Automatic Dimming Rearview
118
Mirror with Compass and
118
Temperature Display
118
Compass Operation
119
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors
121
Outside Power Mirrors
121
Outside Heated Mirrors
123
Services
124
Personal Calling
125
Steering Wheel Controls
125
HomeLink
126
Transmitter
126
Programming the HomeLink
127
Storage Areas
130
Luggage Carrier
131
Rear Storage Area
131
Cargo Panel Storage System
134
All-Weather Cargo Area
142
Maintenance and Cleaning
143
Top Drain Grates – Removal
144
Side Rail Channels
145
Midgate Drain Grate Removal
146
Top-Box Storage
147
Removing the Tonneau Cover
149
Removing the Front/Rear Rails
152
• When placing the
154
Vehicle Personalization
155
Easy Exit Seat
156
Section 3 Instrument Panel
157
Instrument Panel Overview
160
Hazard Warning Flashers
162
Other Warning Devices
162
Tilt Wheel
163
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
164
Flash-to-Pass
165
Windshield Wipers
165
Exterior Lamps
170
Headlamps on Reminder
171
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
171
Automatic Headlamp System
171
Fog Lamps
172
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp
173
Exterior Cargo Lamps
173
Instrument Panel Brightness
173
Dome Lamps
174
Entry/Exit Lighting
174
Reading Lamps
174
Battery Run-Down Protection
175
Accessory Power Outlets
175
Climate Controls
176
Defogging and Defrosting
177
Dual Automatic Climate
178
Control System
178
Automatic Operation
180
Manual Operation
181
Outlet Adjustment
183
Warning Lights, Gages
184
Instrument Panel Cluster
185
Speedometer and Odometer
186
Tachometer
186
Safety Belt Reminder Light
186
Voltmeter Gage
190
Anti-Lock Brake System
192
Warning Light
192
Traction Off Light
192
Transmission Temperature Gage
194
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
195
If the Light is Flashing
196
If the Light Is On Steady
196
Emissions Inspection and
197
Maintenance Programs
197
Security Light
199
Cruise Control Light
199
Highbeam On Light
199
Tow/Haul Mode Light
200
Fuel Gage
200
Low Fuel Warning Light
200
DIC Operation and Displays
202
Fuel Information Button
203
Select Button
204
Customization Button
204
DIC Warnings and Messages
205
BUCKLE SEATBELT
206
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
206
CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE
206
CHECK OIL LEVEL
207
CHECK WASHER FLUID
207
DRIVER DOOR AJAR
207
ENGINE COOLANT HOT
207
ENGINE OVERHEATED
208
FUEL LEVEL LOW
208
KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW
208
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR
208
LOW COOLANT LEVEL
209
OIL LIFE RESET
209
OIL PRESSURE LOW
209
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR
209
REDUCED ENGINE POWER
210
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR
210
SERVICE 4WD
210
SERVICE AIR BAG
210
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
211
SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM
211
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL
211
SERVICE STABILITY
211
STABILITY SYS ACTIVE
211
STABILITY SYS DISABLED
212
TIGHTEN FUEL CAP
212
TRACTION ACTIVE
212
TRACTION SYS LIMITED
212
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE
213
TRANSMISSION HOT
213
DIC Vehicle Customization
214
Door Lock Delay
215
Lock Feedback
216
Unlock Feedback
216
Curb View
218
Alarm Warning
218
Audio System(s)
220
Radio with CD
221
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
222
Playing the Radio
222
Finding a Station
223
Setting Preset Stations
223
(RDS and XM™)
225
RDS Messages
226
Radio Messages
226
XM™ Radio Messages
227
XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)
228
Playing a CD
229
Radio with Six-Disc CD
231
Radio Data System (RDS)
232
Playing a Specific Loaded CD
241
Using Song List Mode
243
CD Messages
244
Listening to a DVD
245
Parental Control
245
Before You Drive
245
Headphones
246
Stereo RCA Jacks
246
Audio Output
247
Video Screen
248
DVD Player
248
DVD Player Buttons
249
Remote Control
250
Remote Control Buttons
251
Battery Replacement
253
DVD Messages
255
DVD Distortion
255
Navigation/Radio System
256
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
256
Theft-Deterrent Feature
258
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
258
Radio Reception
259
Your Driving, the Road, and
262
Your Vehicle
262
• The drinker’s body weight
263
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
266
Braking in Emergencies
268
Traction Assist System (TAS)
268
Locking Rear Axle
270
StabiliTrak
270
Traction Control Operation
272
Steering
273
Steering in Emergencies
274
Off-Road Recovery
275
Loss of Control
277
Off-Road Driving with Your
278
Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
278
Scanning the Terrain
281
Driving at Night
290
City Driving
294
Freeway Driving
295
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
296
Highway Hypnosis
297
Winter Driving
300
Certification/Tire Label
309
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar
312
Equipment
312
Towing Your Vehicle
316
Recreational Vehicle Towing
316
Dinghy Towing
317
Level Control
321
Trailer Recommendations
321
Weight of the Trailer
324
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
326
Carrying Hitches
327
Safety Chains
328
Trailer Brakes
328
Driving with a Trailer
328
Following Distance
329
Backing Up
329
Making Turns
329
Trailer Wiring Harness
332
Four-Wire Harness Adapter
333
Auxiliary Battery
334
Gasoline Octane
339
Gasoline Specifications
339
California Fuel
340
Additives
340
Fuel E-85 (85% Ethanol)
341
Engine Compartment Overview
348
Engine Oil
351
When to Add Engine Oil
352
• SAE 5W-30
353
Engine Oil Life System
354
How to Reset the Engine Oil
355
Life System
355
What to Do with Used Oil
355
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
356
How to Inspect
357
Automatic Transmission Fluid
359
Checking the Fluid Level
360
How to Add Fluid
361
Overheated Engine Protection
366
Operating Mode
366
Cooling System
366
Engine Fan Noise
371
Power Steering Fluid
372
What to Use
373
Windshield Washer Fluid
374
Rear Axle
383
Front Axle
385
Headlamps
387
Parking Lamps
389
Daytime Running Lamps
390
Taillamps
393
Windshield Wiper Blade
394
Replacement
394
Tire Sidewall Labelling
396
Tire Size
398
Inflation - Tire Pressure
401
Tire Inspection and Rotation
404
Wheel Replacement
408
Removing the Flat Tire and
416
Installing the Spare Tire
416
Appearance Care
429
Fabric/Carpet
430
Using Cleaner on Fabric
431
Instrument Panel
432
Interior Plastic Components
432
Glass Surfaces
432
Finish Care
434
Windshield and Wiper Blades
434
Sheet Metal Damage
436
Finish Damage
436
Underbody Maintenance
436
Chemical Paint Spotting
436
Vehicle Identification
438
Electrical System
439
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
440
Underhood Fuse Block
443
Fuse Block
447
Capacities and Specifications
448
Engine Specifications
449
Maintenance Schedule
452
Scheduled Maintenance
454
Additional Required Services
456
Maintenance Footnotes
458
Owner Checks and Services
459
At Each Fuel Fill
459
Recommended Fluids and
463
Lubricants
463
Maintenance Record
466
Maintenance Record (cont’d)
467
Customer Assistance and
470
Information
470
Online Owner Center
471
Customer Assistance for Text
472
Telephone (TTY) Users
472
Customer Assistance Offices
472
GM Mobility Reimbursement
473
Roadside Assistance Program
474
Courtesy Transportation
475
Transportation Options
476
Data Recorders
477
Reporting Safety Defects
478
Service Manuals
479
Case Unit Repair Manual
480
Service Bulletins
480
Owner’s Information
480
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