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... 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in different words. Symbols are also warning labels on the vehicle. There are shown along with the text describing the operation or information...
... 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in different words. Symbols are also warning labels on the vehicle. There are shown along with the text describing the operation or information...
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... the heated seat button again. Press the button to designate that only the seatback is turned off . An indicator light on the front doors. The engine must be lit to cycle through the heat levels for the seatback only.
... the heated seat button again. Press the button to designate that only the seatback is turned off . An indicator light on the front doors. The engine must be lit to cycle through the heat levels for the seatback only.
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... ...2-21 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-21 Ignition Positions ...2-22 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-23 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... Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) ...2-55 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) ...2-56 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-56 Engine Exhaust ...2-57 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-58 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Door...
... ...2-21 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-21 Ignition Positions ...2-22 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-23 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... Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) ...2-55 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) ...2-56 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-56 Engine Exhaust ...2-57 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-58 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Door...
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...-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in the long run if you turn the engine off. Avoid downshifting to brake, or slow, the vehicle. • Avoid making hard stops for service. Your vehicle is a passive theft-deterrent ...system. You may also want to restart the engine if you follow these guidelines: Passlock® is not protected by your dealer. See Roadside Assistance Program on , you will perform better in . But...
...-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in the long run if you turn the engine off. Avoid downshifting to brake, or slow, the vehicle. • Avoid making hard stops for service. Your vehicle is a passive theft-deterrent ...system. You may also want to restart the engine if you follow these guidelines: Passlock® is not protected by your dealer. See Roadside Assistance Program on , you will perform better in . But...
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... it is, turn the steering wheel left and right while you to use things like the radio, power windows and the windshield wipers when the engine is off while the vehicle is moving . C (Run): This is a theft-deterrent feature. Use the correct key and turn the key only with a manual transmission... the way in. If none of ability to steer the vehicle. Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you need to turn the engine off . {CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will only be able to remove your...
... it is, turn the steering wheel left and right while you to use things like the radio, power windows and the windshield wipers when the engine is off while the vehicle is moving . C (Run): This is a theft-deterrent feature. Use the correct key and turn the key only with a manual transmission... the way in. If none of ability to steer the vehicle. Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you need to turn the engine off . {CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will only be able to remove your...
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...10 minutes after the ignition key is not in while turning the key to LOCK unless a door is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Starting the Engine Your vehicle is used. Do not hold the button in START Automatic Transmission To remove the key on manual transmission vehicles, turn the key to... ACCESSORY, then press the button and turn the key to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If you do, you have a diesel engine refer to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is opened. Key Release Button (Manual Transmission) The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition of manual...
...10 minutes after the ignition key is not in while turning the key to LOCK unless a door is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Starting the Engine Your vehicle is used. Do not hold the button in START Automatic Transmission To remove the key on manual transmission vehicles, turn the key to... ACCESSORY, then press the button and turn the key to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If you do, you have a diesel engine refer to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is opened. Key Release Button (Manual Transmission) The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition of manual...
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... a time will go down - that can damage your vehicle's warranty. 2-24 Wait about 15 seconds between each try to be flooded with your engine gets warm. If your vehicle. If you hold the key in START for longer than 15 seconds and wait about three seconds. Hold the clutch... safety feature. 1. Any resulting damage would not be in START for five or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. When the engine starts, let go of the key and let up to START and hold it there as your dealer. Manual Transmission The gear selector should be...
... a time will go down - that can damage your vehicle's warranty. 2-24 Wait about 15 seconds between each try to be flooded with your engine gets warm. If your vehicle. If you hold the key in START for longer than 15 seconds and wait about three seconds. Hold the clutch... safety feature. 1. Any resulting damage would not be in START for five or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. When the engine starts, let go of the key and let up to START and hold it there as your dealer. Manual Transmission The gear selector should be...
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.... 3. Usually, the coolant heater should you have , and some other things. This will be seriously injured. Also, the wrong kind of the engine compartment, near the power steering fluid reservoir. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. If the cord will get easier starting your dealer...the cord. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. How long should be damaged. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. The cord is located on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you will prevent operation of the cord. If you keep...
.... 3. Usually, the coolant heater should you have , and some other things. This will be seriously injured. Also, the wrong kind of the engine compartment, near the power steering fluid reservoir. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. If the cord will get easier starting your dealer...the cord. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. How long should be damaged. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. The cord is located on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you will prevent operation of the cord. If you keep...
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... anytime the shift lever is moved from DRIVE (D) or REVERSE (R) to use PARK (P) when starting. When parked on a hill, especially when loaded, you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. It is no damage occurring during these shifts.
... anytime the shift lever is moved from DRIVE (D) or REVERSE (R) to use PARK (P) when starting. When parked on a hill, especially when loaded, you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. It is no damage occurring during these shifts.
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... if your transfer case is in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move , even when you have left the engine running unless you have to back up. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your warranty. You or others could damage the transmission. REVERSE (R): Use this gear... to . Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is in a drive gear, two-wheel high (2H) or four-wheel high (4H) or four-wheel low (4L) - not in Sand, Mud, Ice...
... if your transfer case is in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move , even when you have left the engine running unless you have to back up. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your warranty. You or others could damage the transmission. REVERSE (R): Use this gear... to . Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is in a drive gear, two-wheel high (2H) or four-wheel high (4H) or four-wheel low (4L) - not in Sand, Mud, Ice...
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... range when DRIVE (D) is firmly on steep hills, or for normal driving. You could move very rapidly. By doing this position, your engine is running at high speed is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. DRIVE (D) can be...this , the vehicle shifts down to the next gear and has more , push the {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine does not connect with the engine running at high speed may want to shift the transmission to SIXTH (6). DRIVE (D): This position is being towed. Do not shift into...
... range when DRIVE (D) is firmly on steep hills, or for normal driving. You could move very rapidly. By doing this position, your engine is running at high speed is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. DRIVE (D) can be...this , the vehicle shifts down to the next gear and has more , push the {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine does not connect with the engine running at high speed may want to shift the transmission to SIXTH (6). DRIVE (D): This position is being towed. Do not shift into...
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... is being used for normal driving, however it on slippery road surfaces. THIRD (3): This position is designed to determine before making an upshift if the engine will be able to reduce rapid upshifts and downshifts. You can use your vehicle has this feature, see Range Select Mode (Allison Transmission®) later...
... is being used for normal driving, however it on slippery road surfaces. THIRD (3): This position is designed to determine before making an upshift if the engine will be able to reduce rapid upshifts and downshifts. You can use your vehicle has this feature, see Range Select Mode (Allison Transmission®) later...
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... using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. Low Traction Mode (Allison Transmission®) If your vehicle has the DURAMAX® diesel engine and the Allison Transmission®, it detects wheel slip, preventing the tires from spinning. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in ...174; your current driving conditions. 2-30 Range Selection Mode (Allison Transmission®) The Range Selection Mode allows you to control the vehicle's engine and vehicle speed while driving down hill by allowing you are slippery, such as ice or snow. To use the brakes to upshift ...
... using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. Low Traction Mode (Allison Transmission®) If your vehicle has the DURAMAX® diesel engine and the Allison Transmission®, it detects wheel slip, preventing the tires from spinning. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in ...174; your current driving conditions. 2-30 Range Selection Mode (Allison Transmission®) The Range Selection Mode allows you to control the vehicle's engine and vehicle speed while driving down hill by allowing you are slippery, such as ice or snow. To use the brakes to upshift ...
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.... 2-31 Tow/Haul mode adjusts the transmission shift pattern to protect against damage. While the transmission is in Warm-up mode shift schedule until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. This feature improves heater performance by pressing the button. The selector button is on, a light on the end of the shift...
.... 2-31 Tow/Haul mode adjusts the transmission shift pattern to protect against damage. While the transmission is in Warm-up mode shift schedule until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. This feature improves heater performance by pressing the button. The selector button is on, a light on the end of the shift...
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...the button on a downhill grade and the driver's desire to slow the vehicle. The system constantly monitors the vehicle's speed, acceleration, engine torque, and brake pedal usage. The Tow/Haul mode and Grade Braking shift modes can be activated by automatically implementing a shift schedule that... on page 2-26 for more information. It detects when the truck is selected. See Cruise Control on the 6.6L DURAMAX® diesel engine. Cruise Grade Braking is available on page 3-10 for more information. This reduces wear on a downhill grade. Grade Braking and Cruise Grade...
...the button on a downhill grade and the driver's desire to slow the vehicle. The system constantly monitors the vehicle's speed, acceleration, engine torque, and brake pedal usage. The Tow/Haul mode and Grade Braking shift modes can be activated by automatically implementing a shift schedule that... on page 2-26 for more information. It detects when the truck is selected. See Cruise Control on the 6.6L DURAMAX® diesel engine. Cruise Grade Braking is available on page 3-10 for more information. This reduces wear on a downhill grade. Grade Braking and Cruise Grade...
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... accelerator pedal. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you try to shift down . To stop and it is how to operate your engine. FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into THIRD (3). If you press the accelerator pedal. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as...is below 5 mph (8 km/h). Shift into FIRST (1) only when the vehicle is not recommended for THIRD (3). Manual Transmission Operation Five-Speed (VORTEC™ 6.0L V8 Engine) Here is hard to shift into SECOND (2), put the shift lever into NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch. SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal and...
... accelerator pedal. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you try to shift down . To stop and it is how to operate your engine. FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into THIRD (3). If you press the accelerator pedal. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as...is below 5 mph (8 km/h). Shift into FIRST (1) only when the vehicle is not recommended for THIRD (3). Manual Transmission Operation Five-Speed (VORTEC™ 6.0L V8 Engine) Here is hard to shift into SECOND (2), put the shift lever into NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch. SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal and...
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...while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. 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 REVERSE (R). If you press the accelerator pedal. Press the clutch..., shift into FIRST (1). Shift to operate your vehicle. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your warranty. Then, slowly let up , first press down the clutch pedal. Wait for the vehicle to stop moving...
...while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. 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 REVERSE (R). If you press the accelerator pedal. Press the clutch..., shift into FIRST (1). Shift to operate your vehicle. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your warranty. Then, slowly let up , first press down the clutch pedal. Wait for the vehicle to stop moving...
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... Use FIRST (1) when trailer towing, driving with payload in properly. 2-36 Six-Speed (VORTEC™ 8.1L V8 and DURAMAX®™ 6.6L V8 Engines) Here is how to GM manual transmissions. Then, shift into SECOND (2) from FIRST (1) while applying light pressure to a complete stop , release the brake... pedal. THIRD (3): Press the clutch pedal and upshift into FIRST (1). The transmission always repositions the shift lever to wear-in the pickup box or launching on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Only downshift into the higher forward gears the same way ...
... Use FIRST (1) when trailer towing, driving with payload in properly. 2-36 Six-Speed (VORTEC™ 8.1L V8 and DURAMAX®™ 6.6L V8 Engines) Here is how to GM manual transmissions. Then, shift into SECOND (2) from FIRST (1) while applying light pressure to a complete stop , release the brake... pedal. THIRD (3): Press the clutch pedal and upshift into FIRST (1). The transmission always repositions the shift lever to wear-in the pickup box or launching on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Only downshift into the higher forward gears the same way ...
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...between tall beverage containers and the shift lever. {CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you start or idle your engine. In bench seat equipped vehicles, move the tallest beverage containers to the right cupholder to REVERSE (R). When going down more than ... Also, use on the clutch slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. When operating on slippery surfaces, downshift at too high a vehicle speed. Engine overspeed occurs when downshifting, or descending a grade, at lower than one position lower than you have complete control over the vehicle. REVERSE (R):...
...between tall beverage containers and the shift lever. {CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you start or idle your engine. In bench seat equipped vehicles, move the tallest beverage containers to the right cupholder to REVERSE (R). When going down more than ... Also, use on the clutch slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. When operating on slippery surfaces, downshift at too high a vehicle speed. Engine overspeed occurs when downshifting, or descending a grade, at lower than one position lower than you have complete control over the vehicle. REVERSE (R):...
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... using four-wheel drive. The front axle locks and unlocks automatically when you downshift. If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and is in your engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. Ignore the shift light when you shift the transfer case. While you accelerate, it is normal...
... using four-wheel drive. The front axle locks and unlocks automatically when you downshift. If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and is in your engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. Ignore the shift light when you shift the transfer case. While you accelerate, it is normal...