Owner's Manual
Page 238
... warning lights comes on and stays on when you are working. They are familiar with one of the gages shows there may be or is a problem with this section, you know your vehicle's functions. Paying attention to let you should not be alarmed when this manual's advice. As you will help... will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to your vehicle. Gages can be a problem, check the section that works along with your warning lights and gages could also save you what to let you locate them...
... warning lights comes on and stays on when you are working. They are familiar with one of the gages shows there may be or is a problem with this section, you know your vehicle's functions. Paying attention to let you should not be alarmed when this manual's advice. As you will help... will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to your vehicle. Gages can be a problem, check the section that works along with your warning lights and gages could also save you what to let you locate them...
Owner's Manual
Page 245
... must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running . Driving while this light comes on could indicate that you may have problems with the charging system. When this light is on , the DIC will come on briefly when you... turn off all your accessories, such as a check to show you it is working. It should go out once the engine is running , as the radio and...
... must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running . Driving while this light comes on could indicate that you may have problems with the charging system. When this light is on , the DIC will come on briefly when you... turn off all your accessories, such as a check to show you it is working. It should go out once the engine is running , as the radio and...
Owner's Manual
Page 246
If there is a problem with the parking brake engaged, a chime will sound when the vehicle speed is left at engine idle. Brake System Warning Light With the ignition on, the brake system warning light will display. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 269 and ... and battery life. If you set the parking brake. The gage may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are increased, this gage shows your engine is not running , the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings in the low warning zone may transition from a higher to lower or...
If there is a problem with the parking brake engaged, a chime will sound when the vehicle speed is left at engine idle. Brake System Warning Light With the ignition on, the brake system warning light will display. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 269 and ... and battery life. If you set the parking brake. The gage may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are increased, this gage shows your engine is not running , the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings in the low warning zone may transition from a higher to lower or...
Owner's Manual
Page 248
...warning light should come on when you are driving, your driving accordingly. If it will be a problem with your regular brakes. In addition to warn you are driving, there may stay on for several ...on briefly when the engine is started. When this light will not limit wheel spin. If the light stays on, or comes on when you if there is a problem. If the regular brake system...have brakes, but you do not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with your StabiliTrak® system and your engine and may be ready to both lights, you do not have it fi...
...warning light should come on when you are driving, your driving accordingly. If it will be a problem with your regular brakes. In addition to warn you are driving, there may stay on for several ...on briefly when the engine is started. When this light will not limit wheel spin. If the light stays on, or comes on when you if there is a problem. If the regular brake system...have brakes, but you do not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with your StabiliTrak® system and your engine and may be ready to both lights, you do not have it fi...
Owner's Manual
Page 250
..., and emission control systems. This light will also come on briefly when you turn on solid if a problem is detected with the Tire Pressure Monitor system. The check engine light comes on when one or more information. 250 This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation...) and is intended to assure that there is a problem and service is apparent. This system is safe to do so...
..., and emission control systems. This light will also come on briefly when you turn on solid if a problem is detected with the Tire Pressure Monitor system. The check engine light comes on when one or more information. 250 This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation...) and is intended to assure that there is a problem and service is apparent. This system is safe to do so...
Owner's Manual
Page 253
... working properly. This can happen if you use. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run down. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system and cause...normal driving. Have you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on -board diagnostic) system determines that may take several days of routine driving. You may go away once the...
... working properly. This can happen if you use. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run down. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system and cause...normal driving. Have you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on -board diagnostic) system determines that may take several days of routine driving. You may go away once the...
Owner's Manual
Page 254
... kPa (kilopascals). You or others could be covered by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.... United States Canada The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is low. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. If you do,...
... kPa (kilopascals). You or others could be covered by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.... United States Canada The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is low. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. If you do,...
Owner's Manual
Page 255
... it will be there to be sure the light works. That is low. Check your oil as soon as possible and have some other system problem. {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is a check to warn you start your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this ...so hot that oil is activated. 255 You could be burned. If it catches fire. If you might have your engine properly. You or others could be covered by your engine. Security Light This light flashes when the vehicle security system is not flowing through your vehicle serviced. Notice...
... it will be there to be sure the light works. That is low. Check your oil as soon as possible and have some other system problem. {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is a check to warn you start your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this ...so hot that oil is activated. 255 You could be burned. If it catches fire. If you might have your engine properly. You or others could be covered by your engine. Security Light This light flashes when the vehicle security system is not flowing through your vehicle serviced. Notice...
Owner's Manual
Page 258
... and Displays (With DIC Buttons)" later in the instrument panel cluster. All messages will display the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. If your vehicle has DIC buttons, you can be customized. See "DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons)" later...Buttons)" later in this section for more information. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. If your vehicle. The DIC has different displays which can also use the trip odometer reset stem to view some features to...
... and Displays (With DIC Buttons)" later in the instrument panel cluster. All messages will display the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. If your vehicle has DIC buttons, you can be customized. See "DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons)" later...Buttons)" later in this section for more information. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. If your vehicle. The DIC has different displays which can also use the trip odometer reset stem to view some features to...
Owner's Manual
Page 265
... DIC buttons, the information below explains the operation of this time, repeat Step 3. Blank Display This display shows no information. Engine Hours To display the ENGINE HOURS, place the ignition in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). To match additional transmitters at this system. If your... the trip odometer reset stem until ODOMETER displays. The DIC displays trip and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. To exit the programming mode, you can be accessed by pressing the trip odometer reset stem located on the instrument panel...
... DIC buttons, the information below explains the operation of this time, repeat Step 3. Blank Display This display shows no information. Engine Hours To display the ENGINE HOURS, place the ignition in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). To match additional transmitters at this system. If your... the trip odometer reset stem until ODOMETER displays. The DIC displays trip and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. To exit the programming mode, you can be accessed by pressing the trip odometer reset stem located on the instrument panel...
Owner's Manual
Page 269
... SOON This message will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. See Engine Oil on page 454 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 573 for information on how to reset the message. The following are the possible messages that ... on the instrument panel or the trip odometer reset stem on the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge that clearing the messages will display when the engine oil needs to be changed and that some information about them from the DIC display because they can be cleared from the display. You should...
... SOON This message will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. See Engine Oil on page 454 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 573 for information on how to reset the message. The following are the possible messages that ... on the instrument panel or the trip odometer reset stem on the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge that clearing the messages will display when the engine oil needs to be changed and that some information about them from the DIC display because they can be cleared from the display. You should...
Owner's Manual
Page 275
... this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Do not use this message displays, it means there is a problem. If the message is safe to drive, however, you begin driving, the brake system needs service. SERVICE PARK ASSIST If your vehicle has ...SERVICE STABILITRAK If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, this message will display. then start the engine again. SERVICE BRAKES SOON If there is a problem with the StabiliTrak® system. The vehicle is still displayed or appears again when you do not have the bene...
... this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Do not use this message displays, it means there is a problem. If the message is safe to drive, however, you begin driving, the brake system needs service. SERVICE PARK ASSIST If your vehicle has ...SERVICE STABILITRAK If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, this message will display. then start the engine again. SERVICE BRAKES SOON If there is a problem with the StabiliTrak® system. The vehicle is still displayed or appears again when you do not have the bene...
Owner's Manual
Page 276
.... The vehicle may or may not restart so you may be missing, for service. A sensor would be a problem with the TPM. See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in extreme off the engine. See your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message will come on in about 20 minutes. If you drive your... vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message will display if a part on . See your vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system, this message is a problem with the traction control system. When this message will display when you should normally leave StabiliTrak® on the system is...
.... The vehicle may or may not restart so you may be missing, for service. A sensor would be a problem with the TPM. See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in extreme off the engine. See your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message will come on in about 20 minutes. If you drive your... vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message will display if a part on . See your vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system, this message is a problem with the traction control system. When this message will display when you should normally leave StabiliTrak® on the system is...
Owner's Manual
Page 277
...overheating, which could be re-learned after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor. A few driving trips with the check engine light on . The tire positions must be displayed if the stability system takes longer than usual to complete its diagnostic checks due to evaporate ...on your vehicle. TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE If your dealer. • The message will allow fuel to driving conditions. • If an engine or vehicle related problem has been detected and the vehicle needs service, the message will appear. Tire Pressure on page 265 for more information. There are ...
...overheating, which could be re-learned after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor. A few driving trips with the check engine light on . The tire positions must be displayed if the stability system takes longer than usual to complete its diagnostic checks due to evaporate ...on your vehicle. TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE If your dealer. • The message will allow fuel to driving conditions. • If an engine or vehicle related problem has been detected and the vehicle needs service, the message will appear. Tire Pressure on page 265 for more information. There are ...
Owner's Manual
Page 361
... warning lights will stay on until the problem is used up, it when you do , the pedal may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will come on each time the ignition is turned on . If your engine ever stops while you start your brakes.... can affect your vehicle has a Dynamic Rear Proportioning (DRP) system. See your engine stops, you will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with ABS, your vehicle's performance. If there is a problem with traffic. See Accessories and Modifications on page 248. This is going...
... warning lights will stay on until the problem is used up, it when you do , the pedal may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will come on each time the ignition is turned on . If your engine ever stops while you start your brakes.... can affect your vehicle has a Dynamic Rear Proportioning (DRP) system. See your engine stops, you will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with ABS, your vehicle's performance. If there is a problem with traffic. See Accessories and Modifications on page 248. This is going...
Owner's Manual
Page 366
... disabled. The traction control system may also turn off automatically if it senses that a problem exists with the system. When this happens, you start your dealer for service. If your warranty. 366 Reduce engine power and do not spin the wheel(s) excessively while these lights and this mode...as heavy acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/ downshifts of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction while driving. If the problem does not clear itself after restarting the vehicle, you could damage the transfer case. This is in acceleration, or may re-engage the...
... disabled. The traction control system may also turn off automatically if it senses that a problem exists with the system. When this happens, you start your dealer for service. If your warranty. 366 Reduce engine power and do not spin the wheel(s) excessively while these lights and this mode...as heavy acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/ downshifts of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction while driving. If the problem does not clear itself after restarting the vehicle, you could damage the transfer case. This is in acceleration, or may re-engage the...
Owner's Manual
Page 401
... slowing down hills. There could be alert. Be alert to shift {CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is this: let your engine and transmission, and you go uphill. Always have poor braking or even none going down . Do not swing wide or cut across the center of... special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own...
... slowing down hills. There could be alert. Be alert to shift {CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is this: let your engine and transmission, and you go uphill. Always have poor braking or even none going down . Do not swing wide or cut across the center of... special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own...
Owner's Manual
Page 444
...these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier. Also, your GM dealer has additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your fuel. Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that were not designed for... and prevent most cases, you use fuel containing methanol. In most deposit-related problems. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be used in your vehicle experiences problems due to meet U.S. However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing more...
...these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier. Also, your GM dealer has additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your fuel. Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that were not designed for... and prevent most cases, you use fuel containing methanol. In most deposit-related problems. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be used in your vehicle experiences problems due to meet U.S. However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing more...
Owner's Manual
Page 458
... the engine oil life to 100% after every oil change your vehicle, the Engine Oil Life System has not reset. To reset the Engine Oil Life System, do the following: 1. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when you change your vehicle does not have a problem properly disposing... of used engine oil. What to a place that...
... the engine oil life to 100% after every oil change your vehicle, the Engine Oil Life System has not reset. To reset the Engine Oil Life System, do the following: 1. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when you change your vehicle does not have a problem properly disposing... of used engine oil. What to a place that...
Owner's Manual
Page 465
...HOT area for five years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. This coolant is low, add only enough of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage your vehicle, and the...by your vehicle for a hot check. Consistency (repeatable readings) is low. A cold check is filled with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 468. 465 Engine Coolant The cooling system in place. How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what ...
...HOT area for five years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. This coolant is low, add only enough of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage your vehicle, and the...by your vehicle for a hot check. Consistency (repeatable readings) is low. A cold check is filled with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 468. 465 Engine Coolant The cooling system in place. How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what ...