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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 Check ...1-70...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 ...4-38 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Rear Axle ...5-43 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-44 Front Axle ...5-44 Headlamp Aiming...
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 Check ...1-70...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 ...4-38 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Rear Axle ...5-43 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-44 Front Axle ...5-44 Headlamp Aiming...
Owner's Manual
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During this breaking-in . See Towing a Trailer on page 4-46 for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Do not make full-throttle starts. Hard stops with new linings ... brake linings are not yet broken in . But it will perform better in the long run if you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: • Avoid making hard stops for the trailer...
During this breaking-in . See Towing a Trailer on page 4-46 for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Do not make full-throttle starts. Hard stops with new linings ... brake linings are not yet broken in . But it will perform better in the long run if you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: • Avoid making hard stops for the trailer...
Owner's Manual
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... you maintain brake application. See Shifting Out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) before you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move , even when you can roll. The vehicle can shift from P (Park) when the...
... you maintain brake application. See Shifting Out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) before you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move , even when you can roll. The vehicle can shift from P (Park) when the...
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...; Going less than D (Drive) without damaging the transmission, see "Skidding" under Loss of D (Drive) when driving on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears and when going down . It reduces vehicle speed more than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the...: Shifting to 3 (Third) or, if necessary, a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often. 3 (Third): This position is also used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on page 4-30. N (Neutral): In this gear to the next gear and have more , push the accelerator all...
...; Going less than D (Drive) without damaging the transmission, see "Skidding" under Loss of D (Drive) when driving on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears and when going down . It reduces vehicle speed more than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the...: Shifting to 3 (Third) or, if necessary, a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often. 3 (Third): This position is also used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on page 4-30. N (Neutral): In this gear to the next gear and have more , push the accelerator all...
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4 n (Four-Wheel Low): This setting also engages the front axle and delivers extra torque. Be sure to Neutral only when towing the vehicle. If the lights do not come on briefly when you should take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service. If the ... be seriously injured. You or someone else could be done at any speed unless you are shifting out of Four-Wheel Low. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on when the shift is in deep sand, deep mud, and climbing or descending steep hills. { CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to the last chosen...
4 n (Four-Wheel Low): This setting also engages the front axle and delivers extra torque. Be sure to Neutral only when towing the vehicle. If the lights do not come on briefly when you should take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service. If the ... be seriously injured. You or someone else could be done at any speed unless you are shifting out of Four-Wheel Low. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on when the shift is in deep sand, deep mud, and climbing or descending steep hills. { CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to the last chosen...
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Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down . 2-33 If you are towing a trailer and you move the parking brake lever all the way down . Pull the parking brake lever up on . See Brake System Warning Light on ... release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with the parking brake on can press in as you must park on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 3-35. If the ignition is off before driving.
Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down . 2-33 If you are towing a trailer and you move the parking brake lever all the way down . Pull the parking brake lever up on . See Brake System Warning Light on ... release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with the parking brake on can press in as you must park on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 3-35. If the ignition is off before driving.
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... ground, use the steps that follow. Move the shift lever into P (Park): 1. You know the vehicle is in P (Park) with you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on the side of the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle if the shift lever...
... ground, use the steps that follow. Move the shift lever into P (Park): 1. You know the vehicle is in P (Park) with you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on the side of the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle if the shift lever...
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...; Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park): 1. If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service. • Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is designed to: If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park), unless the...
...; Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park): 1. If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service. • Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is designed to: If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park), unless the...
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... . CAUTION: (Continued) { CAUTION: Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake and move . For more information, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-34. See Shifting Into Park on page 4-46. { CAUTION: It can move , even when you have to get out of the vehicle...
... . CAUTION: (Continued) { CAUTION: Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake and move . For more information, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-34. See Shifting Into Park on page 4-46. { CAUTION: It can move , even when you have to get out of the vehicle...
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... the wipers start, then release it . Flash-to-Pass This feature lets high-beam headlamps be on . Then release it . If the vehicle has a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps, a turn signal flasher is used to signal to a driver in front of you that you want...
... the wipers start, then release it . Flash-to-Pass This feature lets high-beam headlamps be on . Then release it . If the vehicle has a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps, a turn signal flasher is used to signal to a driver in front of you that you want...
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... away. For good braking, though, you are driving, pull off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. The light will stay on then, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on when you if there is harder to the floor. Brake System Warning Light When...
... away. For good braking, though, you are driving, pull off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. The light will stay on then, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on when you if there is harder to the floor. Brake System Warning Light When...
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..., follow the previous steps and see your dealer/retailer for service as soon as it is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. An emission system malfunction might be corrected by doing...
..., follow the previous steps and see your dealer/retailer for service as soon as it is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. An emission system malfunction might be corrected by doing...
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... Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out ...4-31 Loading the Vehicle ...4-31 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ...4-38 Towing ...4-38 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-38 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-38 Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System ...4-45 Towing a Trailer ...4-46 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving...
... Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out ...4-31 Loading the Vehicle ...4-31 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ...4-38 Towing ...4-38 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-38 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-38 Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System ...4-45 Towing a Trailer ...4-46 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving...
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Slowly spinning the wheels in gear. If the vehicle does need to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on the vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle can shorten the life of all occupants, cargo, and all ... is in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries, it was designed to be towed out. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press lightly on your...
Slowly spinning the wheels in gear. If the vehicle does need to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on the vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle can shorten the life of all occupants, cargo, and all ... is in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries, it was designed to be towed out. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press lightly on your...
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... will be five 150 lb passengers in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. Steps for important information on the vehicle. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-46 for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Determine the combined weight of...to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of cargo and luggage load capacity. and cargo being loaded on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and trailering tips. 4-33 Subtract the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs...
... will be five 150 lb passengers in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. Steps for important information on the vehicle. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-46 for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Determine the combined weight of...to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of cargo and luggage load capacity. and cargo being loaded on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and trailering tips. 4-33 Subtract the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs...
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... up on a device known as behind a motorhome), see "Recreational Vehicle Towing" following. • What is the towing capacity of recreational vehicle towing are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: Towing Towing Your Vehicle To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed. To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle - such as a dolly. See your dealer...
... up on a device known as behind a motorhome), see "Recreational Vehicle Towing" following. • What is the towing capacity of recreational vehicle towing are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: Towing Towing Your Vehicle To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed. To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle - such as a dolly. See your dealer...
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The repairs would not be placed on a flatbed truck or trailer. 4-39 To properly tow these vehicles, they should not be damaged. Two-wheel-drive vehicles should be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed. Dinghy Towing Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Notice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
The repairs would not be placed on a flatbed truck or trailer. 4-39 To properly tow these vehicles, they should not be damaged. Two-wheel-drive vehicles should be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed. Dinghy Towing Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Notice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
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...4. Securely attach the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle and shift the transmission to dinghy tow a four-wheel-drive vehicle. 4-40 Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be dinghy towed if the proper procedures are followed to P (Park). 2. Position the vehicle being towed to dinghy tow a four-wheel-drive vehicle:... engine off, but leave the ignition in this manual are followed. The transmission has no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed, so it is important that all the steps listed in the ACC/ACCESSORY position. 3. Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Use the following ...
...4. Securely attach the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle and shift the transmission to dinghy tow a four-wheel-drive vehicle. 4-40 Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be dinghy towed if the proper procedures are followed to P (Park). 2. Position the vehicle being towed to dinghy tow a four-wheel-drive vehicle:... engine off, but leave the ignition in this manual are followed. The transmission has no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed, so it is important that all the steps listed in the ACC/ACCESSORY position. 3. Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Use the following ...
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Turn the ignition to Neutral. The repairs would not be injured. The driver or others could be damaged. Never tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground, the transmission could be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift the transfer case to LOCK/OFF ...) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is firmly attached to N (Neutral). 5. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is in P (Park). Dolly Towing { CAUTION: Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into Neutral" under Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-28.
Turn the ignition to Neutral. The repairs would not be injured. The driver or others could be damaged. Never tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground, the transmission could be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift the transfer case to LOCK/OFF ...) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is firmly attached to N (Neutral). 5. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is in P (Park). Dolly Towing { CAUTION: Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into Neutral" under Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-28.
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...Out of Neutral" under Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-28. 4-42 The driver or others could be injured. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the manufacturer's instructions. Firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N (Neutral). 5. Shift the transmission to Neutral. Shift... the transfer case to P (Park). 4. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. 3. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is in P (Park). Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles { CAUTION: Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into Neutral" under Four-Wheel Drive on...
...Out of Neutral" under Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-28. 4-42 The driver or others could be injured. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the manufacturer's instructions. Firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N (Neutral). 5. Shift the transmission to Neutral. Shift... the transfer case to P (Park). 4. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. 3. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is in P (Park). Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles { CAUTION: Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into Neutral" under Four-Wheel Drive on...