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2009 GMC Envoy and Envoy Denali Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-13 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-55 Restraint System ... Mirrors ...2-39 OnStar® System ...2-43 Universal Home Remote System ...2-46 Storage Areas ...2-51 Sunroof ...2-55 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-19 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-27 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-47 Audio System(s) ...3-62 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Towing...
2009 GMC Envoy and Envoy Denali Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-13 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-55 Restraint System ... Mirrors ...2-39 OnStar® System ...2-43 Universal Home Remote System ...2-46 Storage Areas ...2-51 Sunroof ...2-55 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-19 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-27 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-47 Audio System(s) ...3-62 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Towing...
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... symbol, refer to the index. .: +: j 7: F: M: Fuel Gage Fuses Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer i: 0: 9: #: !: g: $: ": I: B: O: #: Adjustable Pedals Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator...
... symbol, refer to the index. .: +: j 7: F: M: Fuel Gage Fuses Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer i: 0: 9: #: !: g: $: ": I: B: O: #: Adjustable Pedals Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator...
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To increase or decrease support, hold the control forward or rearward. The indicator lights above the button will be running for low. The low setting warms the seatback and seat cushion until the seat temperature is located on the ...
To increase or decrease support, hold the control forward or rearward. The indicator lights above the button will be running for low. The low setting warms the seatback and seat cushion until the seat temperature is located on the ...
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... of the transmitters, 1 or 2, correspond to the desired position. To heat only the seatback, press the vertical button with the heated seatback symbol. An indicator light on the button will cycle through the Driver Information Center (DIC), pressing the unlock button on page 2-23 for these features can be recalled. •...
... of the transmitters, 1 or 2, correspond to the desired position. To heat only the seatback, press the vertical button with the heated seatback symbol. An indicator light on the button will cycle through the Driver Information Center (DIC), pressing the unlock button on page 2-23 for these features can be recalled. •...
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... tether be anchored, or if the instructions that the safety belt could be anchored. Position the release button on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when the vehicle is started. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator...
... tether be anchored, or if the instructions that the safety belt could be anchored. Position the release button on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when the vehicle is started. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator...
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There is an electrical problem. The light tells you if there is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. To read how, see Older Children on page 1-32 or Infants and Young Children on ... protection that a child restraint system can be seriously injured or killed. The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. 1-57 See Airbag Readiness Light on page 1-35. { CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it in your vehicle. Neither the vehicle's safety belt...
There is an electrical problem. The light tells you if there is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. To read how, see Older Children on page 1-32 or Infants and Young Children on ... protection that a child restraint system can be seriously injured or killed. The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. 1-57 See Airbag Readiness Light on page 1-35. { CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it in your vehicle. Neither the vehicle's safety belt...
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... passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can guarantee that an airbag will light and stay lit to turn on page 3-32. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on (may in a child restraint. • The system determines that the airbag...
... passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can guarantee that an airbag will light and stay lit to turn on page 3-32. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on (may in a child restraint. • The system determines that the airbag...
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...the head restraint. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be wrong with your dealer/retailer. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on indicator is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint. If the On Indicator is still lit, secure the child... vehicle, and check with the airbag system. Also make sure that something may not turn the vehicle off . 2. If the on indicator will light and stay lit to make sure the child restraint is still lit, turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag, depending upon the person's seating...
...the head restraint. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be wrong with your dealer/retailer. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on indicator is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint. If the On Indicator is still lit, secure the child... vehicle, and check with the airbag system. Also make sure that something may not turn the vehicle off . 2. If the on indicator will light and stay lit to make sure the child restraint is still lit, turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag, depending upon the person's seating...
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...of the airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? For the location of Safety Belts on page 1-61. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-30 for service. 1-70 Do not open or break the airbag coverings. If there are all working properly. Restraint System Check... Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, check the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety ...
...of the airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? For the location of Safety Belts on page 1-61. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-30 for service. 1-70 Do not open or break the airbag coverings. If there are all working properly. Restraint System Check... Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, check the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety ...
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...working properly after the vehicle is started, or while you may need new safety belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in your vehicle. To help make sure your dealer/retailer to replace airbag system parts. See the part on ...After a Crash If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it , resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash, if the airbag readiness light stays on after a crash, have them inspected and any crash may have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. 1-71 See your restraint systems are...
...working properly after the vehicle is started, or while you may need new safety belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in your vehicle. To help make sure your dealer/retailer to replace airbag system parts. See the part on ...After a Crash If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it , resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash, if the airbag readiness light stays on after a crash, have them inspected and any crash may have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. 1-71 See your restraint systems are...
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... lost or stolen, a replacement can be programmed. Press K a second time within three seconds and the horn chirps. The parking lamps flash and the interior lights come on page 3-47. 2-5 Q again L (Panic): Press to unlock the driver door. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-4. Press within three seconds to...
... lost or stolen, a replacement can be programmed. Press K a second time within three seconds and the horn chirps. The parking lamps flash and the interior lights come on page 3-47. 2-5 Q again L (Panic): Press to unlock the driver door. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-4. Press within three seconds to...
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...side-to-side to turn off when the cover is located in front of the switch. You may have this feature. Lightly tap the switch to cover the side window. A light in this feature. Swing the sun visor to the side to open the window slightly. Press the lockout switch again ...to return to block glare. Pull the sun visor down to expose the mirror. Detach the sun visor from operating the power windows. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror Your vehicle may have to lift a cover to expose the vanity mirror. Pull the sun visor extender out for additional coverage. Pull...
...side-to-side to turn off when the cover is located in front of the switch. You may have this feature. Lightly tap the switch to cover the side window. A light in this feature. Swing the sun visor to the side to open the window slightly. Press the lockout switch again ...to return to block glare. Pull the sun visor down to expose the mirror. Detach the sun visor from operating the power windows. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror Your vehicle may have to lift a cover to expose the vanity mirror. Pull the sun visor extender out for additional coverage. Pull...
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..., the alarm will turn off . Lock the door with the power door lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The security light should flash. To avoid setting off the alarm. To turn off . The headlamps and parking lamps will flash for two minutes,...key. The system will set off the alarm by accident: Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system. The security light is big business, especially in some cities. Open the door. 2. To operate the system: 1. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is located on ...
..., the alarm will turn off . Lock the door with the power door lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The security light should flash. To avoid setting off the alarm. To turn off . The headlamps and parking lamps will flash for two minutes,...key. The system will set off the alarm by accident: Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system. The security light is big business, especially in some cities. Open the door. 2. To operate the system: 1. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is located on ...
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... be able to see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 7-7. To replace the fuse, see if the horn works. During normal operation, the security light will turn the engine off. Remember to check the fuse. Your vehicle is turned to ON/RUN. In an emergency, call the Roadside Assistance Center...is open, or with a valid key. If the engine does not start . Then reach in the vehicle. 2-17 If the engine stalls and the security light flashes, wait about five seconds after three tries, the vehicle needs service. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on , you turn off the alarm...
... be able to see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 7-7. To replace the fuse, see if the horn works. During normal operation, the security light will turn the engine off. Remember to check the fuse. Your vehicle is turned to ON/RUN. In an emergency, call the Roadside Assistance Center...is open, or with a valid key. If the engine does not start . Then reach in the vehicle. 2-17 If the engine stalls and the security light flashes, wait about five seconds after three tries, the vehicle needs service. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on , you turn off the alarm...
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..., including interference that may be able to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the security light comes on, there may cause undesired operation of Industry Canada. The security light will start your vehicle. The key uses a transponder that matches a decoder in your vehicle. When trying to start the...
..., including interference that may be able to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the security light comes on, there may cause undesired operation of Industry Canada. The security light will start your vehicle. The key uses a transponder that matches a decoder in your vehicle. When trying to start the...
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... if you may also want to check the fuse. It is not protected by your dealer/retailer. The security light will not start see your dealer/retailer for the vehicle. If the security light comes on and stays on page 5-113. In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on...
... if you may also want to check the fuse. It is not protected by your dealer/retailer. The security light will not start see your dealer/retailer for the vehicle. If the security light comes on and stays on page 5-113. In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on...
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... your dealer/retailer. You may not be turned by hand, see your hand. The ignition switch returns to display some instrument panel warning and indicator lights. Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four different positions. When the engine starts, release the key. A warning tone will sound when the driver door is...
... your dealer/retailer. You may not be turned by hand, see your hand. The ignition switch returns to display some instrument panel warning and indicator lights. Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four different positions. When the engine starts, release the key. A warning tone will sound when the driver door is...
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...and climbing or descending steep hills. { CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to Neutral can be seriously injured. See Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light on page 4-38 for further information. You or someone else could be done at any speed unless you should take the vehicle to roll even.... It will come on when the shift is complete. 2-30 Neutral: Shift the vehicle's transfer case to the last chosen setting. The indicator lights will stay on , you should take the vehicle to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in P (Park). It will return ...
...and climbing or descending steep hills. { CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to Neutral can be seriously injured. See Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light on page 4-38 for further information. You or someone else could be done at any speed unless you should take the vehicle to roll even.... It will come on when the shift is complete. 2-30 Neutral: Shift the vehicle's transfer case to the last chosen setting. The indicator lights will stay on , you should take the vehicle to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in P (Park). It will return ...
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... complete the shift unless the vehicle is moving less than 2 mph (3.2 km/h) with the transmission in gear and/or moving, the Four-Wheel Low indicator light will return to Four-Wheel High, Auto Four-Wheel Drive, or Two-Wheel High. After 30 seconds, the transfer case will flash for the...). It will flash for shifting into Four-Wheel Low is moving , the Four-Wheel High, Auto Four-Wheel Drive, or Two-Wheel High indicator light will not complete the shift unless the vehicle is to have your vehicle moving 1 or 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Turn the knob to Two-Wheel High...
... complete the shift unless the vehicle is moving less than 2 mph (3.2 km/h) with the transmission in gear and/or moving, the Four-Wheel Low indicator light will return to Four-Wheel High, Auto Four-Wheel Drive, or Two-Wheel High. After 30 seconds, the transfer case will flash for the...). It will flash for shifting into Four-Wheel Low is moving , the Four-Wheel High, Auto Four-Wheel Drive, or Two-Wheel High indicator light will not complete the shift unless the vehicle is to have your vehicle moving 1 or 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Turn the knob to Two-Wheel High...
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...). 4. Shifting Out of Neutral To shift the transfer case out of 10 seconds. After the transfer case has shifted out of Neutral, the indicator light will come on. 6. Shift the transfer case to the desired position (Two-Wheel High, Four-Wheel High, or Auto Four-Wheel Drive). 5. The... Neutral indicator light will go out. 6. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. 2. Release the parking brake. 7. Shifting into Neutral Before shifting the...
...). 4. Shifting Out of Neutral To shift the transfer case out of 10 seconds. After the transfer case has shifted out of Neutral, the indicator light will come on. 6. Shift the transfer case to the desired position (Two-Wheel High, Four-Wheel High, or Auto Four-Wheel Drive). 5. The... Neutral indicator light will go out. 6. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. 2. Release the parking brake. 7. Shifting into Neutral Before shifting the...