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... Starting the Engine ...2-23 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-25 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-26 Tow/Haul Mode ...2-31 Manual Transmission Operation ...2-34 Four-Wheel Drive ...2-38 Parking Brake ...2-52 Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) ...2-53 Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) ...2-55 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) ...2-56 Parking Over Things That Burn...
... Starting the Engine ...2-23 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-25 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-26 Tow/Haul Mode ...2-31 Manual Transmission Operation ...2-34 Four-Wheel Drive ...2-38 Parking Brake ...2-52 Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) ...2-53 Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) ...2-55 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) ...2-56 Parking Over Things That Burn...
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...vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. See Roadside Assistance Program on , you will perform better in the long run if you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in , engine speed and load can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Following break...500 miles (805 km). In an emergency, call the GM Roadside Assistance Center. See Towing a Trailer on page 5-123. However, your new brake linings are not yet broken in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: Passlock® is disabled. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 4-67...
...vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. See Roadside Assistance Program on , you will perform better in the long run if you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in , engine speed and load can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Following break...500 miles (805 km). In an emergency, call the GM Roadside Assistance Center. See Towing a Trailer on page 5-123. However, your new brake linings are not yet broken in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: Passlock® is disabled. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 4-67...
Owner's Manual
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... down as you hold the key in START for five or six seconds. Any resulting damage would not be in neutral and the parking brake engaged. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in your dealer. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same...
... down as you hold the key in START for five or six seconds. Any resulting damage would not be in neutral and the parking brake engaged. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in your dealer. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same...
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...) - not in NEUTRAL. {CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking...
...) - not in NEUTRAL. {CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking...
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... is firmly on steep hills, or for normal driving. The repairs would not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on the brake pedal, your engine is running at high speed when shifting your accelerator pedal about halfway down . accelerator all the way down . • Going about 35...
... is firmly on steep hills, or for normal driving. The repairs would not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on the brake pedal, your engine is running at high speed when shifting your accelerator pedal about halfway down . accelerator all the way down . • Going about 35...
Owner's Manual
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... is moving forward, the transmission will be maintained, the transmission does not upshift and instead holds the current gear. It can help control your brakes off and on hills. FIRST (1): This position gives you manually select SECOND (2) in an automatic transmission, the transmission will start your vehicle has... in second gear. If you even more power but lower fuel economy) than DRIVE (D). You may damage the transmission. You can use the brakes to start in deep snow or mud. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. If the shift lever is also used , such...
... is moving forward, the transmission will be maintained, the transmission does not upshift and instead holds the current gear. It can help control your brakes off and on hills. FIRST (1): This position gives you manually select SECOND (2) in an automatic transmission, the transmission will start your vehicle has... in second gear. If you even more power but lower fuel economy) than DRIVE (D). You may damage the transmission. You can use the brakes to start in deep snow or mud. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. If the shift lever is also used , such...
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... Range Selection system, will be used. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in place. If you to select a desired gear. To use the brakes to the wheels after it is equipped with all the lower gears available. 2. When stopping on page 3-53 for your vehicle has the DURAMAX®...
... Range Selection system, will be used. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in place. If you to select a desired gear. To use the brakes to the wheels after it is equipped with all the lower gears available. 2. When stopping on page 3-53 for your vehicle has the DURAMAX®...
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... monitors the vehicle's speed, acceleration, engine torque, and brake pedal usage. Cruise Grade Braking is selected. The Tow/Haul mode and Grade Braking shift modes can be activated by a certain amount. Also see Towing a Trailer on the brakes system and increases control of the shift control stalk. This... 6.6L DURAMAX® diesel engine. It maintains the vehicle's speed by pressing the brake. If your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel Engine or the 8.1L Vortec gasoline engine, Grade Braking is only available while the Tow/Haul Mode is available on a downhill grade and...
... monitors the vehicle's speed, acceleration, engine torque, and brake pedal usage. Cruise Grade Braking is selected. The Tow/Haul mode and Grade Braking shift modes can be activated by a certain amount. Also see Towing a Trailer on the brakes system and increases control of the shift control stalk. This... 6.6L DURAMAX® diesel engine. It maintains the vehicle's speed by pressing the brake. If your vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel Engine or the 8.1L Vortec gasoline engine, Grade Braking is only available while the Tow/Haul Mode is available on a downhill grade and...
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... (5): Shift into the higher forward gears the same way you start your transmission. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to break-in FIRST (1). If you try to downshift into SECOND (2) at excessive vehicle speeds, the shift lever will not ...how to operate your vehicle moving in properly. If you have come to a complete stop , let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Then shift into THIRD (3). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. During the first 500...
... (5): Shift into the higher forward gears the same way you start your transmission. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to break-in FIRST (1). If you try to downshift into SECOND (2) at excessive vehicle speeds, the shift lever will not ...how to operate your vehicle moving in properly. If you have come to a complete stop , let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Then shift into THIRD (3). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. During the first 500...
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... are going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). 2-35 You can shift into ... the vehicle to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is how to operate your vehicle. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. Let up on the accelerator pedal and ...
... are going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). 2-35 You can shift into ... the vehicle to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is how to operate your vehicle. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. Let up on the accelerator pedal and ...
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... will not go into REVERSE (R) or FIRST (1). Then, shift into SECOND (2). This six-speed pattern is unique to a complete stop , release the brake, press the clutch pedal and shift into SECOND (2). The transmission always repositions the shift lever to wear-in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch... and upshift into SECOND (2) from FIRST (1) while applying light pressure to move the shift lever into SECOND (2), put the lever in the pickup box or launching on the clutch pedal as you come to GM manual transmissions. This allows the clutch components to NEUTRAL, which is located ...
... will not go into REVERSE (R) or FIRST (1). Then, shift into SECOND (2). This six-speed pattern is unique to a complete stop , release the brake, press the clutch pedal and shift into SECOND (2). The transmission always repositions the shift lever to wear-in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch... and upshift into SECOND (2) from FIRST (1) while applying light pressure to move the shift lever into SECOND (2), put the lever in the pickup box or launching on the clutch pedal as you come to GM manual transmissions. This allows the clutch components to NEUTRAL, which is located ...
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...to stop moving and then, shift to REVERSE (R). You could lose control of your vehicle speed, acceleration and engine rpm while applying the brakes as it goes down the grade to ensure you have complete control over the vehicle. When going down more than one position lower than normal...is not running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. Let up , press the clutch pedal. For vehicles equipped with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your vehicle. When operating on slippery surfaces, downshift at too high a vehicle speed. This will allow the...
...to stop moving and then, shift to REVERSE (R). You could lose control of your vehicle speed, acceleration and engine rpm while applying the brakes as it goes down the grade to ensure you have complete control over the vehicle. When going down more than one position lower than normal...is not running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. Let up , press the clutch pedal. For vehicles equipped with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your vehicle. When operating on slippery surfaces, downshift at too high a vehicle speed. This will allow the...
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... choose 4L if you are in gear. When operating in Four-Wheel Low, the gear ratio provides additional torque when compared to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL. This setting also engages your front axle to use when plowing snow. This is the best setting to... help drive your vehicle's powertrain. See Parking Brake on your vehicle. You may be towed. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-62 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-62. 2H (Two-Wheel High...
... choose 4L if you are in gear. When operating in Four-Wheel Low, the gear ratio provides additional torque when compared to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL. This setting also engages your front axle to use when plowing snow. This is the best setting to... help drive your vehicle's powertrain. See Parking Brake on your vehicle. You may be towed. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-62 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-62. 2H (Two-Wheel High...
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... case into NEUTRAL (N). Avoid driving in 4L do not shift the transfer case into NEUTRAL (N), or with the vehicle at an idle set the parking brake. 2. This will reduce wear and extend the life of your transfer case harder to shift and run noisier. • Shift the automatic transmission into 4L...
... case into NEUTRAL (N). Avoid driving in 4L do not shift the transfer case into NEUTRAL (N), or with the vehicle at an idle set the parking brake. 2. This will reduce wear and extend the life of your transfer case harder to shift and run noisier. • Shift the automatic transmission into 4L...
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...and one will stay on . If for further information. {CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in PARK (P). N (NEUTRAL): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to four-wheel high. You might choose Four-Wheel... This setting also provides the best fuel economy. 4 m (Four-Wheel High): Use this mode results in most street and highway situations. See Parking Brake on snowy or icy roads or in slightly lower fuel economy than Two-Wheel High. 2 m (Two-Wheel High): This setting is complete. This ...
...and one will stay on . If for further information. {CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in PARK (P). N (NEUTRAL): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to four-wheel high. You might choose Four-Wheel... This setting also provides the best fuel economy. 4 m (Four-Wheel High): Use this mode results in most street and highway situations. See Parking Brake on snowy or icy roads or in slightly lower fuel economy than Two-Wheel High. 2 m (Two-Wheel High): This setting is complete. This ...
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.... You must be seriously injured. Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear. To help avoid damaging your vehicle is complete. 2-45 See Parking Brake on when the transfer case shift to 3.2 km/h). Shift the transfer case to RUN. 4. Simultaneously press and hold the Two-Wheel High ... mph (5 km/h) with the engine running. Shifting Into NEUTRAL {CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL do the following: 1. Set the parking brake. 3. Shifting Out of Four-Wheel Low is parked so that it will not complete the shift unless your vehicle, always wait for 10 seconds....
.... You must be seriously injured. Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear. To help avoid damaging your vehicle is complete. 2-45 See Parking Brake on when the transfer case shift to 3.2 km/h). Shift the transfer case to RUN. 4. Simultaneously press and hold the Two-Wheel High ... mph (5 km/h) with the engine running. Shifting Into NEUTRAL {CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL do the following: 1. Set the parking brake. 3. Shifting Out of Four-Wheel Low is parked so that it will not complete the shift unless your vehicle, always wait for 10 seconds....
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... 4WD, or Four-Wheel Low). 5. You may cause the transfer case to ACCESSORY. 9. Turn the ignition to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. 2. Release the parking brake. 7. Place the transmission shift lever in this mode for vehicles equipped with the engine off , by turning the key to enter...
... 4WD, or Four-Wheel Low). 5. You may cause the transfer case to ACCESSORY. 9. Turn the ignition to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. 2. Release the parking brake. 7. Place the transmission shift lever in this mode for vehicles equipped with the engine off , by turning the key to enter...
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... you need extra traction, such as on page 4-62 for more information. 4 m (Four-Wheel High): This setting engages your front axle to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in most street and highway situations. Be sure to help drive your vehicle. m 4 m 4 n N YES YES YES YES *See Recreational Vehicle... page 2-52. (N) NEUTRAL: Shift the vehicle's transfer case to NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle. You or someone else could be seriously injured. See Parking Brake on page 4-62 for driving in two-wheel drive. 2-47
... you need extra traction, such as on page 4-62 for more information. 4 m (Four-Wheel High): This setting engages your front axle to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in most street and highway situations. Be sure to help drive your vehicle. m 4 m 4 n N YES YES YES YES *See Recreational Vehicle... page 2-52. (N) NEUTRAL: Shift the vehicle's transfer case to NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle. You or someone else could be seriously injured. See Parking Brake on page 4-62 for driving in two-wheel drive. 2-47
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... , the Four-Wheel High indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but will not roll: 1. Press the foot brake pedal and put the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). 2-50 Set the parking brake. 2. Be sure to RUN. 3. To shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL, first make sure the vehicle is ...If the Four-Wheel High switch is pressed when your vehicle is moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) and the transmission is in NEUTRAL (N). See Parking Brake on before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL. Shifting from Four-Wheel Low to Four-Wheel High or Two-Wheel High To shift from four...
... , the Four-Wheel High indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but will not roll: 1. Press the foot brake pedal and put the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). 2-50 Set the parking brake. 2. Be sure to RUN. 3. To shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL, first make sure the vehicle is ...If the Four-Wheel High switch is pressed when your vehicle is moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) and the transmission is in NEUTRAL (N). See Parking Brake on before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL. Shifting from Four-Wheel Low to Four-Wheel High or Two-Wheel High To shift from four...
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... transmission, or FIRST (1) for the desired transfer case shift position (Two-Wheel High, Four-Wheel High, or Four-Wheel Low). 4. Set the parking brake and press and hold the Two-Wheel High and Four-Wheel Low buttons for one shift per 10 seconds. Press the button for vehicles equipped... After the transfer case has shifted out of the different modes may stay in this procedure starting at Step 3. 8. Press and hold the foot brake pedal and Shift the transmission to REVERSE (R) for one second, then shift the transmission for 10 seconds. Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift out of...
... transmission, or FIRST (1) for the desired transfer case shift position (Two-Wheel High, Four-Wheel High, or Four-Wheel Low). 4. Set the parking brake and press and hold the Two-Wheel High and Four-Wheel Low buttons for one shift per 10 seconds. Press the button for vehicles equipped... After the transfer case has shifted out of the different modes may stay in this procedure starting at Step 3. 8. Press and hold the foot brake pedal and Shift the transmission to REVERSE (R) for one second, then shift the transmission for 10 seconds. Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift out of...