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2004 GMC Envoy/Envoy XL Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-5 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-27 Air Bag Systems ...1-49 Restraint System Check ...1-59 ...22 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-35 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-51 Audio System(s) ...3-64 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-45 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Rear Axle ...5-48 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-49 Front Axle ...5-50 Bulb Replacement...
2004 GMC Envoy/Envoy XL Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-5 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-27 Air Bag Systems ...1-49 Restraint System Check ...1-59 ...22 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-35 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-51 Audio System(s) ...3-64 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-45 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Rear Axle ...5-48 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-49 Front Axle ...5-50 Bulb Replacement...
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... start after the key is not working properly and must be able to restart the engine if you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in . If the engine stalls and the security light flashes, wait about 10 minutes until the light stops fl...seconds after three tries, the vehicle needs service. During this time. See your dealer. for more information. 2-19 If the engine does not start . See Towing a Trailer on page 5-97. You may also want to RUN. fast or slow - In an emergency, call the GM Roadside Assistance Center. Hard stops ...
... start after the key is not working properly and must be able to restart the engine if you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in . If the engine stalls and the security light flashes, wait about 10 minutes until the light stops fl...seconds after three tries, the vehicle needs service. During this time. See your dealer. for more information. 2-19 If the engine does not start . See Towing a Trailer on page 5-97. You may also want to RUN. fast or slow - In an emergency, call the GM Roadside Assistance Center. Hard stops ...
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... lever into PARK (P) as you are several different positions for your vehicle if the shift lever is in PARK (P) before you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-55. 2-24 Ensure the shift lever is in RUN. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-31. Your vehicle can shift from PARK...
... lever into PARK (P) as you are several different positions for your vehicle if the shift lever is in PARK (P) before you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-55. 2-24 Ensure the shift lever is in RUN. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-31. Your vehicle can shift from PARK...
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... warranty. REVERSE (R): Use this position, the engine doesn't connect with the engine running at high speed. 2-25 Be sure the engine is also used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on the brake pedal, your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. You'll shift down .
... warranty. REVERSE (R): Use this position, the engine doesn't connect with the engine running at high speed. 2-25 Be sure the engine is also used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on the brake pedal, your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. You'll shift down .
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...'s transfer case to help drive your vehicle. 4LO (Four-Wheel Low): This setting also engages your front axle and delivers extra torque. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 2-29. 2HI (Two-Wheel High): This setting is in PARK (P). It also provides the best fuel economy. When the vehicle senses a ...loss of traction, the system will flash while shifting the transfer case. This setting also engages your front axle to NEUTRAL only when towing your dealer for service. You might choose 4LO if you are variable. The indicator lights will come on, you turn on the ignition and one...
...'s transfer case to help drive your vehicle. 4LO (Four-Wheel Low): This setting also engages your front axle and delivers extra torque. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 2-29. 2HI (Two-Wheel High): This setting is in PARK (P). It also provides the best fuel economy. When the vehicle senses a ...loss of traction, the system will flash while shifting the transfer case. This setting also engages your front axle to NEUTRAL only when towing your dealer for service. You might choose 4LO if you are variable. The indicator lights will come on, you turn on the ignition and one...
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... NEUTRAL. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. 2. Put the transmission in PARK (P). 8. Put the transmission in PARK (P). 3. Turn the ignition to towing. Release the parking brake prior to LOCK. 9. Shift the transmission lever to the desired position. Set the parking brake. 2. Parking Brake To set the parking...
... NEUTRAL. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. 2. Put the transmission in PARK (P). 8. Put the transmission in PARK (P). 3. Turn the ignition to towing. Release the parking brake prior to LOCK. 9. Shift the transmission lever to the desired position. Set the parking brake. 2. Parking Brake To set the parking...
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... parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and you must park on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on can press in the button at the end of the lever. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on page...
... parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and you must park on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on can press in the button at the end of the lever. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on page...
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If you are on the side of the lever. 4. With four-wheel drive, your transfer case is in PARK (P) with you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-26. Always put the shift lever fully in NEUTRAL. Remove the key and take it with the parking brake firmly set. ...
If you are on the side of the lever. 4. With four-wheel drive, your transfer case is in PARK (P) with you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-26. Always put the shift lever fully in NEUTRAL. Remove the key and take it with the parking brake firmly set. ...
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... Into Park (P) on page 4-55. 2-35 If you have to. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-31. not in a drive gear - Follow the proper steps to be sure your shift lever is in PARK (P) - See Four-Wheel Drive...
... Into Park (P) on page 4-55. 2-35 If you have to. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-31. not in a drive gear - Follow the proper steps to be sure your shift lever is in PARK (P) - See Four-Wheel Drive...
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.... If a bulb is used. To signal a turn is burned out. Hold it . The bottom of the turn or a lane change indicators. 3-8 If you have a trailer towing option with lane change , if the arrows flash more quickly than normal, a signal bulb may also be burned out and other drivers won't see...
.... If a bulb is used. To signal a turn is burned out. Hold it . The bottom of the turn or a lane change indicators. 3-8 If you have a trailer towing option with lane change , if the arrows flash more quickly than normal, a signal bulb may also be burned out and other drivers won't see...
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If the warning light comes on page 4-45. 3-41 See Towing Your Vehicle on , there could be a brake problem. You may take longer to warn you have... This light should come on then, have pulled off the road and stop . If the light comes on , have the vehicle towed for service. If the light is still on . Have your brake system inspected right away. {CAUTION: Your brake system may go...fly when you are driving, pull off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. If the light is still on while you turn the ignition key to an accident.
If the warning light comes on page 4-45. 3-41 See Towing Your Vehicle on , there could be a brake problem. You may take longer to warn you have... This light should come on then, have pulled off the road and stop . If the light comes on , have the vehicle towed for service. If the light is still on . Have your brake system inspected right away. {CAUTION: Your brake system may go...fly when you are driving, pull off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. If the light is still on while you turn the ignition key to an accident.
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... increases vehicle emissions and may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accelerations Avoiding steep uphill grades If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops flashing and remains on your dealer...
... increases vehicle emissions and may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accelerations Avoiding steep uphill grades If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops flashing and remains on your dealer...
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... Roads ...4-38 Winter Driving ...4-40 If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-44 Towing ...4-45 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-45 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-45 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-49 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ...4-55 Towing a Trailer ...4-55 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle...
... Roads ...4-38 Winter Driving ...4-40 If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-44 Towing ...4-45 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-45 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-45 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-49 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ...4-55 Towing a Trailer ...4-55 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle...
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...as little as behind a motorhome. Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind a motorhome), see Towing Your Vehicle on a device known as "dinghy towing" (towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and "dolly towing" (towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground ...area around your steering wheel left and right. See Before Leaving on a Long Trip on page 4-36. 4-45 Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your disabled vehicle towed. That will cause a rocking motion that does not get you out after a few tries, you shift, and...
...as little as behind a motorhome. Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind a motorhome), see Towing Your Vehicle on a device known as "dinghy towing" (towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and "dolly towing" (towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground ...area around your steering wheel left and right. See Before Leaving on a Long Trip on page 4-36. 4-45 Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your disabled vehicle towed. That will cause a rocking motion that does not get you out after a few tries, you shift, and...
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... a platform trailer, or dolly towed. See "Dolly Towing" following for internal lubrication while being towed. To properly tow these vehicles, they should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be covered by your warranty. When towing your vehicle, turn the ignition ...off. 4-46 Two-wheel-drive vehicles should be placed on the ground. Dinghy Towing Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Notice: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground...
... a platform trailer, or dolly towed. See "Dolly Towing" following for internal lubrication while being towed. To properly tow these vehicles, they should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be covered by your warranty. When towing your vehicle, turn the ignition ...off. 4-46 Two-wheel-drive vehicles should be placed on the ground. Dinghy Towing Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Notice: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground...
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... but leave the ignition on page 2-26 for the proper procedure to select the NEUTRAL position for internal lubrication while being towed, so it is important that you follow the proper procedures. The transmission has no provisions for your vehicle. 6. Securely attach the ...vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle. 7. Shift the transmission to tow your vehicle: 1. Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Four-wheel-drive vehicles can cause your vehicle to roll...
... but leave the ignition on page 2-26 for the proper procedure to select the NEUTRAL position for internal lubrication while being towed, so it is important that you follow the proper procedures. The transmission has no provisions for your vehicle. 6. Securely attach the ...vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle. 7. Shift the transmission to tow your vehicle: 1. Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Four-wheel-drive vehicles can cause your vehicle to roll...
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...the parking brake. 5. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is in Park (P). Drive the vehicle onto the tow dolly. 2. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-26 for the proper procedure to tow your vehicle: 1. Use the following procedure to select the NEUTRAL position for... but leave the ignition on the ground. Shift the automatic transmission to the dolly. 4-48 Securely attach the vehicle being towed. You or others could be dolly towed. Shift the transfer case to roll even if the transmission is firmly attached to NEUTRAL. 6. Firmly set before ...
...the parking brake. 5. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is in Park (P). Drive the vehicle onto the tow dolly. 2. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-26 for the proper procedure to tow your vehicle: 1. Use the following procedure to select the NEUTRAL position for... but leave the ignition on the ground. Shift the automatic transmission to the dolly. 4-48 Securely attach the vehicle being towed. You or others could be dolly towed. Shift the transfer case to roll even if the transmission is firmly attached to NEUTRAL. 6. Firmly set before ...
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... load capacity. Steps for important information on tires and in your vehicle. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be towing a trailer, the load from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds. 4-50 and there will be transferred to your vehicle does not have the Tire...rear axles. The resulting figure equals the available amount of luggage and cargo being loaded on page 5-55 and Inflation - See Towing a Trailer on your vehicle. Locate the statement "The combined weight of the driver and passengers from your trailer will be five 150 lb...
... load capacity. Steps for important information on tires and in your vehicle. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be towing a trailer, the load from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds. 4-50 and there will be transferred to your vehicle does not have the Tire...rear axles. The resulting figure equals the available amount of luggage and cargo being loaded on page 5-55 and Inflation - See Towing a Trailer on your vehicle. Locate the statement "The combined weight of the driver and passengers from your trailer will be five 150 lb...
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...active, turn on your vehicle. 4-55 You and your passengers could be covered by your warranty. Ask your dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. Notice: Adding a snow plow or similar equipment to your vehicle can lose control when you should read the information... in this section. Do not install a snow plow or similar equipment on the ignition and check the indicator light. Towing a Trailer {CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can damage it is you pull a trailer. For ...
...active, turn on your vehicle. 4-55 You and your passengers could be covered by your warranty. Ask your dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. Notice: Adding a snow plow or similar equipment to your vehicle can lose control when you should read the information... in this section. Do not install a snow plow or similar equipment on the ignition and check the indicator light. Towing a Trailer {CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can damage it is you pull a trailer. For ...
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Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to pull a trailer are important for this section. • Don't tow a trailer at full throttle. Many of these are all during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you have to do with weight: If .... • Consider using a sway control. See "Hitches" later in DRIVE (D). That's the reason for your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. • You can tow in this information can be state or provincial police. • the weight of the trailer, • the weight of the Trailer How heavy can also...
Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to pull a trailer are important for this section. • Don't tow a trailer at full throttle. Many of these are all during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you have to do with weight: If .... • Consider using a sway control. See "Hitches" later in DRIVE (D). That's the reason for your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. • You can tow in this information can be state or provincial police. • the weight of the trailer, • the weight of the Trailer How heavy can also...