Owner's Manual
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... and Controls Section 2 Windows Keys and Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Tailgate Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission Four-Wheel Drive Operation (If Equipped) Parking Brake Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Exterior and Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Accessory Power Outlets OnStar® System...
... and Controls Section 2 Windows Keys and Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Tailgate Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission Four-Wheel Drive Operation (If Equipped) Parking Brake Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Exterior and Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Accessory Power Outlets OnStar® System...
Owner's Manual
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... Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Off-Road Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning...
... Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Off-Road Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning...
Owner's Manual
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ (If Equipped) Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ (If Equipped) Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
Owner's Manual
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... on your vehicle. Also see : ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER DOOR LOCK UNLOCK PARKING LAMPS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN AIR BAG FOG LAMPS...
... on your vehicle. Also see : ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER DOOR LOCK UNLOCK PARKING LAMPS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN AIR BAG FOG LAMPS...
Owner's Manual
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... readiness of the system, when the system commands air bag inflation and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. The module also records speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. 1-30 If you don't get them, the air bag system won 't work properly. The module records information about the air bag system...
... readiness of the system, when the system commands air bag inflation and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. The module also records speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. 1-30 If you don't get them, the air bag system won 't work properly. The module records information about the air bag system...
Owner's Manual
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... Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) 22-46 2-47 2-47 2-48 2-48 2-49 2-51 2-52 2-58 2-61 2-63 2-76 2-80 2-82 2-84 2-99 Shifting Out... Panel - Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
... Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) 22-46 2-47 2-47 2-48 2-48 2-49 2-51 2-52 2-58 2-61 2-63 2-76 2-80 2-82 2-84 2-99 Shifting Out... Panel - Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
Owner's Manual
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... (88 km/h) or less for more information. During this breaking-in the long run if you get new brake linings. D Don't tow a trailer during break-in ." Push in the key and turn your new brake linings aren't yet broken in the Index for the first 500 miles (805 km). Hard stops with...
... (88 km/h) or less for more information. During this breaking-in the long run if you get new brake linings. D Don't tow a trailer during break-in ." Push in the key and turn your new brake linings aren't yet broken in the Index for the first 500 miles (805 km). Hard stops with...
Owner's Manual
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... or ACCESSORY. To restart when you could damage the transmission. Key Release Button (Manual Transmission) The ignition key cannot be in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. NOTICE: To remove the key on your vehicle is turned to LOCK. Your radio, power windows and overhead console will continue to work when...
... or ACCESSORY. To restart when you could damage the transmission. Key Release Button (Manual Transmission) The ignition key cannot be in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. NOTICE: To remove the key on your vehicle is turned to LOCK. Your radio, power windows and overhead console will continue to work when...
Owner's Manual
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... move the shift lever to PARK (P). CAUTION: (Continued) If your key in the ignition in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle if the shift lever is running , the vehicle can move easily. If you have to get out of PARK (P). CAUTION: It ...
... move the shift lever to PARK (P). CAUTION: (Continued) If your key in the ignition in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle if the shift lever is running , the vehicle can move easily. If you have to get out of PARK (P). CAUTION: It ...
Owner's Manual
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... very rapidly. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. DRIVE (D) can be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on the brake pedal, your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. Extended idling in DRIVE (D) for more power for passing, and you 're already moving...
... very rapidly. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. DRIVE (D) can be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on the brake pedal, your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. Extended idling in DRIVE (D) for more power for passing, and you 're already moving...
Owner's Manual
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... equipped with only the accelerator pedal. This might happen if you were stuck in position on very steep hills, or in second gear. Use your brakes or shift into first gear until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. This is selected. SECOND (2): This position gives you manually select SECOND (2) in a light...
... equipped with only the accelerator pedal. This might happen if you were stuck in position on very steep hills, or in second gear. Use your brakes or shift into first gear until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. This is selected. SECOND (2): This position gives you manually select SECOND (2) in a light...
Owner's Manual
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...accelerator pedal. Then shift into SECOND (2) when you press the accelerator pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to REVERSE (R) only after your engine. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you try to stop ,... you press the accelerator pedal. NOTICE: Shift to NEUTRAL. You can shift into SECOND (2). Let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. To stop moving could damage your vehicle. 2-29 SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal and shift into the SECOND (2) position until vehicle...
...accelerator pedal. Then shift into SECOND (2) when you press the accelerator pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to REVERSE (R) only after your engine. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you try to stop ,... you press the accelerator pedal. NOTICE: Shift to NEUTRAL. You can shift into SECOND (2). Let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. To stop moving could damage your vehicle. 2-29 SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal and shift into the SECOND (2) position until vehicle...
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... THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into FIRST (1) when you start or idle your 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 FIRST (1). Wait for SECOND (2). Then shift ...into REVERSE (R). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. 5-Speed (VORTEC 4300 V6 and 4800 V8 Engines) Here's how to operate your vehicle. 2-30 Then, slowly let up on the...
... THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into FIRST (1) when you start or idle your 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 FIRST (1). Wait for SECOND (2). Then shift ...into REVERSE (R). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. 5-Speed (VORTEC 4300 V6 and 4800 V8 Engines) Here's how to operate your vehicle. 2-30 Then, slowly let up on the...
Owner's Manual
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... (5) gear. To prevent unintentional gear selections, additional force is unique to fully engage the clutch. SECOND (2): With the vehicle at a stop , release the brake, press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Use FIRST (1) when trailer towing, driving with payload in SECOND (2) gear. FIRST (1): With the vehicle ...6-Speed (VORTEC 8100 V8 and DURAMAX 6600 V8 Engines) t During the first 500 miles (805 km) of vehicle use, start in the pickup box or launching on the shifter. This allows the clutch components to the right on a grade. If the shift lever will not go into...
... (5) gear. To prevent unintentional gear selections, additional force is unique to fully engage the clutch. SECOND (2): With the vehicle at a stop , release the brake, press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Use FIRST (1) when trailer towing, driving with payload in SECOND (2) gear. FIRST (1): With the vehicle ...6-Speed (VORTEC 8100 V8 and DURAMAX 6600 V8 Engines) t During the first 500 miles (805 km) of vehicle use, start in the pickup box or launching on the shifter. This allows the clutch components to the right on a grade. If the shift lever will not go into...
Owner's Manual
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...the vehicle to stop moving and then, shift to overspeed and enter the tachometer red lines. Do not allow the vehicle's engine to provide some braking and help to ensure you do THIRD (3). THIRD (3): Press the clutch pedal and upshift into the higher forward gears the same way as you...downshifting, or descending a grade, at a time when you would use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your vehicle speed, acceleration and engine rpm while applying the brakes as you go down the grade to slow the vehicle as it goes down steep grades, always...
...the vehicle to stop moving and then, shift to overspeed and enter the tachometer red lines. Do not allow the vehicle's engine to provide some braking and help to ensure you do THIRD (3). THIRD (3): Press the clutch pedal and upshift into the higher forward gears the same way as you...downshifting, or descending a grade, at a time when you would use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your vehicle speed, acceleration and engine rpm while applying the brakes as you go down the grade to slow the vehicle as it goes down steep grades, always...
Owner's Manual
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...have a manual transmission, even if you are driving off -road situations. NEUTRAL (N): Shift to this setting only when your vehicle needs to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in the Index. The ignition switch must be in RUN in gear. An indicator on snowy or icy roads or... steep hills. You or someone else could be towed. This setting also engages your front axle to shift the lever into NEUTRAL (N). See "Parking Brake" in NEUTRAL. Your front axle is the best setting to all four wheels. This is not engaged in most street and highway situations.
...have a manual transmission, even if you are driving off -road situations. NEUTRAL (N): Shift to this setting only when your vehicle needs to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in the Index. The ignition switch must be in RUN in gear. An indicator on snowy or icy roads or... steep hills. You or someone else could be towed. This setting also engages your front axle to shift the lever into NEUTRAL (N). See "Parking Brake" in NEUTRAL. Your front axle is the best setting to all four wheels. This is not engaged in most street and highway situations.
Owner's Manual
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... not engaged in slightly lower fuel economy than 2HI. 4HI: Use 4HI when you are variable. Your front axle is sent to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in the Index. Driving in this mode results in two-wheel drive. You may never need extra traction, such as.... When the vehicle senses a loss of traction, the system will automatically engage four-wheel drive. Shifting the transfer case to all four wheels. See "Parking Brake" in NEUTRAL.
... not engaged in slightly lower fuel economy than 2HI. 4HI: Use 4HI when you are variable. Your front axle is sent to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in the Index. Driving in this mode results in two-wheel drive. You may never need extra traction, such as.... When the vehicle senses a loss of traction, the system will automatically engage four-wheel drive. Shifting the transfer case to all four wheels. See "Parking Brake" in NEUTRAL.
Owner's Manual
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... the desired position. 2-39 Shift the transmission to REVERSE (R) for one second, then shift the transmission to towing. Release the parking brake prior to DRIVE (D) for one second. 8. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N) and turn the ignition to NEUTRAL is in NEUTRAL (N). Set the... parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. 2. Set the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition to NEUTRAL, first make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will not roll: 1. ...
... the desired position. 2-39 Shift the transmission to REVERSE (R) for one second, then shift the transmission to towing. Release the parking brake prior to DRIVE (D) for one second. 8. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N) and turn the ignition to NEUTRAL is in NEUTRAL (N). Set the... parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. 2. Set the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition to NEUTRAL, first make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will not roll: 1. ...
Owner's Manual
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Put the transmission in PARK (P). 10. Shift the transfer case to towing. Release the parking brake prior to 2HI. 6. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N) and turn the ignition to DRIVE (D) for one second. 8. Turn the ignition to RUN with the engine ... and 4LO buttons for the desired transfer case shift position (2HI, 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 4LO). 4. Press the button for 10 seconds. Set the parking brake. 2. Shift the transmission to REVERSE (R) for one second, then shift the transmission to RUN. 3. Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift out of NEUTRAL the red...
Put the transmission in PARK (P). 10. Shift the transfer case to towing. Release the parking brake prior to 2HI. 6. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N) and turn the ignition to DRIVE (D) for one second. 8. Turn the ignition to RUN with the engine ... and 4LO buttons for the desired transfer case shift position (2HI, 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 4LO). 4. Press the button for 10 seconds. Set the parking brake. 2. Shift the transmission to REVERSE (R) for one second, then shift the transmission to RUN. 3. Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift out of NEUTRAL the red...
Owner's Manual
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... them, and you are towing a trailer and are parking on when the parking brake is on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. If you could also damage other parts of the lever, located above... the parking brake pedal, marked BRAKE RELEASE, to release the parking brake. Push down the parking brake pedal with the parking brake on , the brake system warning light will go off. A chime will activate when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is on can ...
... them, and you are towing a trailer and are parking on when the parking brake is on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. If you could also damage other parts of the lever, located above... the parking brake pedal, marked BRAKE RELEASE, to release the parking brake. Push down the parking brake pedal with the parking brake on , the brake system warning light will go off. A chime will activate when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is on can ...