Gmc 2004 Sierra Bedienungsanleitung

Seats and Restraint Systems... 1-1Front Seats... 1-3Rear Seats...

Power SeatsIf your vehicle has a power seat, you can adjust it withthese controls located on the outboard sides of theseats.• Raise or lower the front

Remote AlarmWhen the panic button with the horn symbol on thekeyless entry transmitter is pressed, the horn will soundand the headlamps and taillamps

To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitterdo the following:1. Insert a dime, or similar object, in the slot betweenthe covers of the tran

Doors and LocksDoor Locks{CAUTION:Unlocked doors can be dangerous.• Passengers — especially children — caneasily open the doors and fall out of amovin

Power Door LocksIf your vehicle has thispower door lock switch,press the raised side of theswitch, with the locksymbol, on either frontdoor to lock al

Delayed LockingIf your vehicle is a Crew Cab, it may be equipped withthis feature. When locking the doors with the power lockswitch or the keyless ent

The following instructions tell you how to change theautomatic door lock mode. Choose one of the threeprogramming options listed above before entering

The following instructions tell you how to change theautomatic door unlock mode. Choose one of thefour programming options listed above before enterin

This feature is located on the inside edge of the reardoors.1. To use one of the locks do the following:2. Open one of the rear doors.3. To engage the

To open a rear accessdoor from the inside, thefront door must be openedfirst. Then, use thehandle located on theinside of the rear accessdoor to open i

To remove the tailgate, do the following:1. Raise the tailgateslightly and releaseboth retainingcable clips. To releasethe retaining cableclips, lift

Power LumbarYou can increase ordecrease lumbar supportin an area of the lowerseatback.To increase support, press and hold the front of thecontrol. To

Windows{CAUTION:Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by the extreme heatan

Power WindowsIf your vehicle is equipped with power windows, thecontrols are located on each of the side doors inthe front and rear.The driver’s door

Lock-Out SwitchIf you have power windows on a Crew Cab®, thedriver’s door power window switch has a lockout feature.The lockout switch is located in f

Theft-Deterrent SystemsVehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrentfeatures, we know

If a door is opened without the key or the remotekeyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. Yourvehicle’s headlamps will flash and the horn will

Passlock®Your vehicle is equipped with thePasslock®theft-deterrent system.Passlock®is a passive theft-deterrent system.Passlock®enables fuel if the ig

Ignition PositionsWith the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to fourdifferent positions.A (LOCK): This position locks your ignition when the

Key Release Button (ManualTransmission)The ignition key cannot beremoved from the ignitionof manual transmissionvehicles unless thekey release button

Manual TransmissionThe gear selector should be in neutral and the parkingbrake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the floorand start the engine. Your ve

Engine Coolant HeaterIn very cold weather, 0°F(−18°C) or colder, theengine coolant heater canhelp. You’ll get easierstarting and betterfuel economy du

Heated SeatsIf your vehicle has thisfeature, the button used tocontrol the driver’sheated seat is located onthe driver’s door panel.The button used to

How long should you keep the coolant heater pluggedin? The answer depends on the outside temperature, thekind of oil you have, and some other things.

{CAUTION:If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will befree to roll — even if your shift lever is in PARK(P) — if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL

DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If youneed more power for passing, and you’re:• Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push youraccel

Tow/Haul Mode(Automatic Transmission)Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tow/Haul mode.The selector button is located on the end of thecolumn shift le

If your vehicle has both Tow/Haul and overdrive disabletap the button once to enable or disable Tow/Haul, andpress and hold the button to enable or di

FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into the higherforward gears the same way you do for THIRD (3).Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press theaccel

THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift intoTHIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same wayyou do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutchpedal

During the first 500 miles (805 km) of vehicle use, startthe vehicle moving in FIRST (1) gear. This allowsthe clutch components to wear-in properly.FIR

Shift Speeds{CAUTION:If you skip a gear when you downshift, youcould lose control of your vehicle. You couldinjure yourself or others. Don’t shift dow

Up-Shift LightIf you have a manualtransmission, you mayhave a shift light. This lightwill show you when toshift to the next higher gearfor best fuel e

But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle ismoving.{CAUTION:Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicleis in motion can be dangerous. Ev

Manual Transfer CaseThe transfer case shift lever is on the floor to the rightof the driver. Use this lever to shift into and out offour-wheel drive.An

Recommended Transfer Case SettingsTransfer Case SettingsDriving Conditions 2HI 4HI 4LO NNormal YESSevere YESExtreme YESVehicle in Tow* YES*SeeRecreati

NEUTRAL (N): Shift to this setting only when yourvehicle needs to be towed. SeeRecreational VehicleTowing on page 4-54orTowing Your Vehicle onpage 4-5

Shifting In or Out of 4LONotice:Shifting the transfer case into 4LO whilemoving at speeds faster than 3 mph (5 km/h)may cause premature wear to the tr

Recommended Transfer Case SettingsTransfer Case SettingsDrivingConditions2HIAUTO4WD4HI 4LO NNormal YESVariable YESSevere YESExtreme YESVehicle inTow*Y

{CAUTION:Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL cancause your vehicle to roll even if thetransmission is in PARK (P). You or someoneelse could be serio

Shifting into 4LOTo shift to 4LO, the ignition must be in RUN and thevehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph(4.8 km/h) with the transmission

Shifting into NEUTRALTo shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL do the following:1. Make sure the vehicle is parked so that it willnot roll.2. Set the park

Electronic Transfer CaseIf your four-wheel-drivevehicle has the electronictransfer case, thetransfer case switches arelocated to the left of theinstru

g (4LO): This setting also engages your front axle togive you extra traction. You may never need 4LO. Itsends the maximum power to all four wheels. Yo

Head RestraintsAdjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraintis closest to the top of your head. This positionreduces the chance of a nec

Shifting from 2HI or 4HI to 4LOTo shift from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO, the vehicle must bestopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with thetransmission i

6. Simultaneously press and hold the 2HI and 4LObuttons for 10 seconds. The red NEUTRAL lightwill come on when the transfer case shift toNEUTRAL is co

Parking BrakeTo set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedaldown with your right foot. Push down the parkingbrake pedal with your left foot.A c

Shifting Into Park (P){CAUTION:It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) withthe parking brake firmly s

• Move the lever up as far as it will go.3. Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear – not inNEUTRAL (N).4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.5. Remov

If you have to leave your vehicle with the enginerunning, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and theparking brake is firmly set before you leave it. A

Parking Your Vehicle{CAUTION:Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL cancause your vehicle to roll even if the manualtransmission is in gear. Your or so

Engine Exhaust{CAUTION:Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gascarbon monoxide (CO), which you can not seeor smell. It can cause unconsciousness a

{CAUTION:It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) withthe parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle canro

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith OnStar®, Compass andTemperature DisplayYour vehicle may have this feature. When on, anautomatic dimming mirror a

Rear SeatsRear Seat Operation (Extended Cab)Folding the Rear SeatThe extended cab’s rear seat can be folded up toprovide more cargo space. To fold the

Automatic Dimming Mirror OperationThe automatic dimming mirror function is turnedon automatically each time the ignition is started. Tooperate the aut

3. Keep pressing the on/off button until the desiredzone number appears in the display. Release thebutton. After approximately four seconds ofinactivi

Temperature DisplayThe temperature can be displayed by pressing theTEMP button. Pressing the TEMP button once briefly,will toggle the temperature readi

The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle incircles at five mph (8 km/h) or less until the displayreads a direction.Compass VarianceThe mirr

Cleaning the MirrorWhen cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similarmaterial dampened with glass cleaner. Do not sprayglass cleaner directly on t

Outside West Coast-Type MirrorsIf your vehicle is equipped with the west coast-typemirrors, they can be adjusted so you can have a clearview of object

Outside Power Camper-Type MirrorIf your vehicle is equipped with outside powercamper-type mirrors, they can be adjusted so you canhave a clear view of

Resetting the Power Foldaway MirrorsYou will need to reset the power foldaway mirrors if thefollowing occurs:• They are accidentally manually folded/u

Outside Convex MirrorYour passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convexmirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from thedriver’s seat.{CAUTION:A c

OnStar®ServicesOne of the following plans is normally included for aspecific duration with each vehicle equipped withOnStar®. You can upgrade or extend

To fold the rear seat, do the following:1. Pull up on the straploop at the rear of theseat cushion. Then,pull the seat cushion upand fold it forward.2

OnStar®Steering Wheel Controlsg: If your vehicle isequipped with the steeringwheel control buttonsyou can use themto interact with the OnStar®system.S

Front Storage AreaYour vehicle may have a center armrest storagecompartment in the front bench seat.To open it, fold down the armrest and press the la

A. Back railB. Side railC. Rear bowD. Center bowE. Front bowF. Front rail2. Remove the tonneau cover from the notch in thefront rail on the driver’s s

4. To add cargo to thebox, remove all bowsand the back railand stow them safely.To clean the tonneau cover, use mild soap and water. Ifnecessary, use

To store your memory seat, mirrors and radio presets,do the following:1. Adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatbackrecliner, lumbar, and side wi

Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6Other Warning Devices ...

Audio System(s) ...3-73Setting the Time for Radios without RadioData Systems (RDS) ...

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Instrument Panel Overview3-4

The main components of your instrument panel are thefollowing:A. Dome Lamp Button. See “Dome Lamps” underInterior Lamps on page 3-19.B. Exterior Lamp

Safety BeltsSafety Belts: They Are for EveryoneThis part of the manual tells you how to use safetybelts properly. It also tells you some things you sh

Hazard Warning FlashersYour hazard warning flashers let you warn others. Theyalso let police know you have a problem. Your frontand rear turn signal la

HornTo sound the horn, press the center pad on the steeringwheel.Tilt WheelIf your vehicle is equipped with a tilt wheel, it will allowyou to adjust t

Turn and Lane Change SignalsThe turn signal has two upward (for right) and twodownward (for left) positions. These positions allow youto signal a turn

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer53(Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer): Tochange the headlamps from low to high beam, push thelever toward the instrument pa

6 (Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed,turn the band away from you to the first solid band pastthe delay settings. For high-speed wiping, turn t

Cruise Control9(Off): This positionturns the system off.R(On): This position activates the system.+ (Resume/Accelerate): Push the lever to this symbol

Setting Cruise Control{CAUTION:If you leave your cruise control on when youare not using cruise, you might hit a buttonand go into cruise when you do

Increasing Speed While Using CruiseControlThere are two ways to go to a higher speed:• Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higherspeed. Press the

Ending Cruise ControlThere are four ways to turn off the cruise control:• Step lightly on the brake pedal,• move the cruise control switch to off, or•

; (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to thisposition turns on the parking lamps, together with thefollowing:• Sidemarker Lamps• Taillamps• License P

A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be soserious that even buckled up, a person wouldn’t survive.But most crashes are in between. In many of

If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automaticheadlamp system will come on immediately. Onceyou leave the garage, it will take approximatel

To idle an automatic transmission equipped vehicle withthe DRL off, set the parking brake. Shifting thetransmission into PARK (P) will also allow you

Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp SwitchIf your vehicle has this feature, this switch includeswiring provisions for a dealer or a qualified servicecenter to

Interior LampsInstrument Panel Brightness ControlD: This feature controls the brightness of theinstrument panel lights.The thumbwheel for this feature

Dome LampsThe dome lamps will come on when you open a door.You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning thethumbwheel, located next to the exterior

Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can causedamage not covered by your warranty. Do nothang any type of accessory or accessory bracketfrom the pl

Temperature KnobThe middle knob on the control panel lets you select thetemperature of the air flowing into the passengerarea. Turn the knob clockwise

Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise todirect the airflow inside of your vehicle.To change the current mode, select one of the following:H

Defogging and DefrostingFog on the inside of the windows is a result of highhumidity (moisture) condensing on the cool windowglass. This can be minimi

Outlet AdjustmentUse the air outlets locatedin the center and on theside of your instrumentpanel to direct the airflow.Your vehicle has air outlets tha

Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The riderdoesn’t stop.1-13

Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystemWith this system, you can control the heating, coolingand ventilation in your vehicle. Your vehicle alsohas a flow-

The passenger’s temperature setting can be set tomatch the driver’s temperature setting by pressing andholding the AUTO button for four seconds. Both

To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, thesystem will delay turning on the fan until warm air isavailable. The length of delay depends on theengin

@(Recirculation): Press this button to limit theamount of outside air entering your vehicle. The light onthe recirculation button will glow. This is h

Whenever you press AUTO, the display will change toshow the following:• The current driver’s set temperature and an arrowfor five seconds• The current

On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hotinside air escape. This reduces the time it takes foryour vehicle to cool down. Then keep your win

Rear Window DefoggerIf your vehicle has this feature, the lines you see on therear window warm the glass. The rear windowdefogger uses a warming grid

Operation Tips•Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow,or any other obstruction (such as leaves). Theheater and defroster will work far b

Instrument Panel ClusterYour instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fastyou’re going,

Speedometer and OdometerYour speedometer lets you see your speed in bothmiles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).Your odometer shows how fa

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, theGMC Truck Emblem and the name SIERRA areregistered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.This manual inc

The person keeps going until stopped by something. Ina real vehicle, it could be the windshield...or the instrument panel...1-14

Safety Belt Reminder LightWhen the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime willcome on for several seconds to remind people tofasten their safety belts

Air Bag Off LightWhen you turn the right front passenger’s air bag off,this light will be lit and stay lit to remind you that the airbag has been turn

Canada with Passenger Sensing System Canada without Passenger Sensing System3-38

{CAUTION:If the right front passenger’s air bag is turnedoff for a person who isn’t in a risk groupidentified by the national government, thatperson wo

Passenger Air Bag Status IndicatorIf your vehicle has the passenger sensing systemyour rearview mirror will have a passenger air bag statusindicator.W

If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passengerair bag status indicator, it means that the passengersensing system or the air bag off switch

Battery Warning LightIf this light is displayedwhen the engine isrunning, you may have aproblem with your chargingsystem.The battery display will also

You can only drive for a short time with the reading ineither warning zone. If you must drive, turn off allunnecessary accessories.Readings in either

This light should come on briefly when you turn theignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have itfixed so it will be ready to warn you if ther

Anti-Lock Brake System WarningLightWith the anti-lock brakesystem, this light will comeon when you start yourengine and may stay on forseveral seconds

or the safety belts!With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance,and your strongest bon

The traction off light may come on for the followingreasons:• If you turn the system off by pressing the TASon/off button located to the left of the s

It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle isworking. During a majority of the operation, the gagewill read 210°F (100°C) or less. If you

If your vehicle has an Allison transmission, and the fluidreaches temperatures of approximately 275°F (135°C)or greater, the driver information center

Malfunction Indicator LampCheck Engine LightYour vehicle is equippedwith a computer whichmonitors operation of thefuel, ignition and emissioncontrol s

This light should come on, as a check to show you it isworking, when the ignition is on and the engine isnot running. If the light does not come on, h

Have you recently changed brands of fuel?If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. SeeGasoline Octane on page 5-4. Poor fuel quality will

Oil Pressure GageThe oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure inpsi (pounds per square inch) when the engine isrunning. Canadian vehicles indic

Cruise Control LightThe cruise light comes onwhenever you set yourcruise control. See “CruiseControl” underTurnSignal/Multifunction Leveron page 3-7.F

Fuel GageWhen the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you abouthow much fuel you have left in your tank.The gage will first indicate empty before you a

Driver Information Center (DIC)The DIC display is located on the instrument panelcluster above the steering wheel. The DIC can displayinformation such

Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far fromhome, why should I wear safety belts?A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in anaccident

The DIC has different modes which can be accessed bypressing the four buttons on the DIC. These buttonsare trip information, fuel information, persona

Business TripTurn BUSINESS TRIP on or off by pressing the selectbutton. When it is on, you will also be able to scrollthrough the following by pressin

TimerThe DIC can be used as a stopwatch. Press the selectbutton while TIMER is displayed to start the timer.The display will show the amount of time t

Instant Fuel EconomyPress the fuel information button until INST ECONappears in the display. Instant fuel economy is howmany miles per gallon your veh

• DISPLAY LANGUAGE• DISPLAY UNITS (ENG/MET)The default options for the above features were setwhen your vehicle left the factory. The default optionsa

LOCK DOORS OUT OF PARK (default): The doorswill lock when the vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P).Choose one of the three options and press thepersonal

DELAYED LOCKING OFF: The doors will lockimmediately when pressing the power lock switch or thelock button on the keyless entry transmitter.Choose one

Remote Lock FeedbackPress the personalization button until REMOTE LOCKFEEDBACK appears in the display. To select yourpersonalization for the feedback

Headlamps On At ExitPress the personalization button until HEADLAMPS ONAT EXIT appears in the display. To select yourpersonalization for how long the

Easy Exit Driver SeatPress the personalization button until EASY EXITDRIVER SEAT appears in the display. To select yourpersonalization for seat positi

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.Don’t let it get twisted.The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the beltacross you very quickl

If you accidentally choose a language that you don’t wantor understand, press and hold the personalization buttonand the trip information button at th

BUCKLE SEATBELTIf your vehicle is equipped with the passenger sensingsystem, this message reminds you to buckle thedriver’s and/or passenger’s seatbel

CHANGE ENGINE OILThis message is displayed when the engine oil needs tobe changed.When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset theCHANGE ENGINE OI

LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab)If the driver’s side rear door is not fully closed, thismessage will appear on the display and you will hear achime. Sto

REDUCED ENGINE POWERThis message is displayed when the cooling systemtemperature gets too hot and the engine further entersthe engine coolant protecti

{CAUTION:Your brake system may not be workingproperly if the SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTERmessage is displayed.If the brake system warning light is also on, y

TIGHTEN FUEL CAPIf the vehicle’s fuel cap is not tightened properly thsimessage may appear along with the check engine lighton the instrument panel. S

TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE(Allison Transmission®Only)If the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot, thismessage will appear on the DIC, and you will hea

Setting the Time for Radios withoutRadio Data Systems (RDS)Press and hold the HR or MIN arrow for two seconds.Then press HR until the correct hour app

Finding a StationAM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2,or AM. The display will show your selection.TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio

5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckleend of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt.The lap part of the belt should be worn low

To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controlsto the middle position, end out of audio by waitingfor the display to change to the time display

Radio with CDIf your vehicle is equipped with the Bose®audiosystem, your vehicle will have six Bose®amplifiedspeakers.Radio Data System (RDS)Your audio

XM™ Satellite Radio Service(48 Contiguous US States)XM™ is a continental U.S. based satellite radio servicethat offers 100 coast to coast channels inc

q SCAN r: Press and hold either arrow for morethan two seconds. SCAN will appear on the display andyou will hear a beep. The radio will go to a statio

AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this buttonto select customized equalization settings designedfor country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and

If both PTY and TRAF are on, the radio will search forstations with the selected PTY and trafficannouncements.If the radio cannot find the desired prog

RDS MessagesALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies.When an alert announcement comes on the currentradio station, ALERT! will appear on t

Radio MessagesCAL ERR (Calibration Error): Your audio system hasbeen calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CALERR appears on the display, i

XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)Radio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredCH Unavail Channel no longeravailableThis previously assigned channel is no lo

XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)Radio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredUnknown Radio ID not known(should only be ifhardware failure)If you receive th

Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearlyas much protection this way.{CAUTION:You can be seriously hurt if you

1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to thecurrent track if it has been playing for more thaneight seconds. TRACK and the track number will

DISPL (Display): Press this knob to see how long thecurrent track has been playing. ET and the elapsedtime of the track will appear on the display. To

Radio with Cassette and CDIf your vehicle is equipped with the Bose®audiosystem, your vehicle will have six Bose®amplifiedspeakers.Radio Data System (R

XM™ Satellite Radio Service(48 Contiguous US States)XM™ is a continental U.S. based satellite radio servicethat offers 100 coast to coast channels inc

Finding a StationBAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2,AM, or XM1 or XM2 (48 contiguous US states, ifequipped). The display will show you

Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASSor TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob toincrease or to decrease

Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station(RDS and XM™)To select and find a desired PTY perform the following:1. Turn the P-TYPE knob to activate program typ

Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only)The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to yourfavorite PTYs. These buttons have factory PTY presets.You can set up

If the current tuned station does not broadcast trafficannouncements, press this button and the radio will seekto a station that does. When the radio

XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)Radio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredLoading XM Acquiring channel audio(after 4 second delay)Your radio system is a

Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured if your belt isbuckled in the wrong place li

XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)Radio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredXM Locked Theft lock active The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previousl

If you want to insert a tape while the ignition is off, firstpress the eject button or the DISPL knob. Cassettetape adapter kits for portable CD player

q SCAN r: To scan the tape, press and hold eitherSCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCANappears on the display and you hear a beep. Use thisfe

CD Adapter KitsIt is possible to use a portable CD player with yourcassette tape player after activating the bypass featureon your tape player.To acti

1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to thecurrent track if it has been playing for more thaneight seconds. TRACK and the track number will

BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when acassette tape or CD is playing. The inactive tape or CDwill remain safely inside the radio for fu

Radio with Six-Disc CDIf your vehicle is equipped with the Bose®audiosystem, your vehicle will have six Bose®amplifiedspeakers.Radio Data System (RDS)Y

XM™ Satellite Radio Service(48 Contiguous US States)XM™ is a continental U.S. based satellite radio servicethat offers 100 coast to coast channels inc

sSCAN t: Press and hold either SCAN arrow fortwo seconds until SC appears on the display andyou hear a beep. The radio will go to a station, play fora

The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for eachpreset and source.If you radio is equipped with the Bose audio system,your equalization settings

Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The belt is over an armrest.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured if your belt goesover an armrest like this. The belt wo

To use the PTY interrupt feature, press and hold theP-TYPE button until you hear a beep on the PTYyou want to interrupt with. When selected, an asteri

RDS MessagesALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies.When an alert announcement comes on the currentradio station, ALERT! will appear on t

XM™ Radio MessagesRadio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredXL (Explicit LanguageChannels)XL on the radio display,after the channel name,indicates

XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)Radio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredNo Info Category Name notavailableNo category information is available at this

Playing a CDIf you turn off the ignition or radio with the CD in theplayer, it will stay in the player. When you turn onthe ignition or the radio, the

3. Once the light stops flashing and turns green, loada CD. Insert the CD partway into the slot, label sideup. The player will pull the CD in.Once the

{ REV (Reverse): Press and hold this button toreverse quickly within a track. You will hear sound at areduced volume. Release the pushbutton to play t

sSCAN t: To scan one CD, press and hold eitherSCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCANappears on the display and you hear a beep. Use thisfeatu

To play the song list, press the SONG LIST button. Onebeep will be heard and S-LIST will appear on thedisplay. The recorded tracks will begin to play

CD MessagesCHECK CD: If this message appears on the display, itcould be for one of the following reasons:• It is very hot. When the temperature return

Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It shouldbe worn over the shoulder at all times.{CAUTION:You can be seriously in

Before You DriveThe RSE system is for rear seat passengers. The drivercannot safely view the video screen while driving andshould not try to do so.DVD

k (Play/Pause): Press this button to start play of aDVD or CD. Press this button while a DVD or CDis playing to pause it. Press this button again to c

Ejecting a DiscPress the eject button on the DVD player to ejectthe disc.If a disc is ejected from the player, but is not removed,the DVD player will

Video ScreenThe video screen is located in the overhead console. Touse the video screen, push forward on the release latchand the screen will fold dow

n, q, p, o (Menu Navigation Arrows): Use thearrow buttons to navigate through a menu.z (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust thecolor, tint, brig

q (Return): Press this button to exit the currentactive menu and return to the previous menu. Thisbutton will operate only when a DVD is being playeda

HeadphonesThe RSE system includes two sets of wirelessheadphones.Each set of headphones has an ON/OFF control. Anindicator light will illuminate on th

To use the auxiliary inputs on the RSE system, connectan external auxiliary device to the color-coded RCAjacks and turn both the auxiliary device and

Problem Recommended ActionNo power. The ignition might not bein on or accessory.Check to make sure theparental control buttonhas not been activated.(T

Problem Recommended ActionAfter stopping the player, Ipush Play but sometimesthe DVD starts where Ileft off and sometimes atthe beginning.If the stop

Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The belt is twisted across the body.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt.In a crash, you wouldn’t have

Rear Seat Audio (RSA)This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to anyof the audio sources: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, orDVDs, depending on y

SRC (Source): Press this button to select an audiosource: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, or DVDs, dependingon your vehicles options.x SEEK w: While liste

Audio Steering Wheel ControlsYou can control certain radio functions using the buttonson your steering wheel.g (OnStar/Voice Recognition): If your veh

DVD DistortionYou may experience audio distortion in theIR headphones when operating cellular phones,scanners, CB radios, Global Positioning Systems(G

For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasivecleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tapehead as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. T

Care of Your CD and DVD PlayerThe use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due tothe risk of contaminating the lens of the CD opticswith lubricant

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Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2Defensive Driving ...4-2Drunken Driving ...

Your Driving, the Road, andYour VehicleDefensive DrivingThe best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drivedefensively.Please start with a very im

Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adultpopulation — choose never to drink alcohol, so theynever drive after drinking. For persons under

Safety Warnings and SymbolsYou will find a number of safety cautions in this book.We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you aboutthings that could

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.The belt should go back out of the way.Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of t

There is a gender difference, too. Women generallyhave a lower relative percentage of body waterthan men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this

{CAUTION:Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness andjudgment can be affected by even a smallamount of alc

Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow or ice, itis easy to ask more of those control systems thanthe tires and road can provide. That means you c

Anti-lock Brake SystemYour vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advancedelectronic braking system that will help prevent abraking skid.When you sta

The anti-lock system can change the brake pressurefaster than any driver could. The computer isprogrammed to make the most of available tire and roadc

Traction Assist System (TAS)Your vehicle may have a Traction Assist System (TAS)that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful inslippery road cond

• A Traction Assist System, Anti-Lock Brake Systemor engine-related problem has been detected andthe vehicle needs service.• If the vehicle has been d

The next time you start your vehicle, the TAS will notautomatically come on. You can restore the automaticfeature by repeating the same procedure. Whe

FIRM (Loaded): Press the button to activate thissetting, the indicator light will be lit. Use this setting tominimize trailer inputs to the vehicle or

What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up onthe accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way youwant it to go, and slow down.Speed limit signs

The best way to protect the fetus is to protect themother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s morelikely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a cras

QUADRASTEER™The QUADRASTEER™ System has a control anddiagnostic module that monitors and records currentsystem status and operational information.If y

4: In this mode all four wheels will help steer thevehicle. If you want to use 4, and your vehicle is not inthis mode, press the button, until the 4 i

To engage the 4 Wheel Steer tow mode, press thebutton until the 4 and tow mode indicators light up onthe instrument panel. If the tow indicator is flas

Off-Road RecoveryYou may find that your right wheels have dropped offthe edge of a road onto the shoulder while you aredriving.If the level of the shou

• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want topass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For onething, following too closely reduces your area ofv

SkiddingIn a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonablecare suited to existing conditions,

Off-Road Driving with YourFour-Wheel-Drive VehicleThis off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheeldrive. Also, seeBraking on page 4-6. If your

The front bumper lower air dam is held in place by aseries of push-pins located around the lower edge of thefront bumper. The push-pins are accessible

When you are back on roads, though, be sure toreplace the air dam.Notice:Operating your vehicle for extendedperiods without the front bumper lower air

Loading Your Vehicle for Off-RoadDrivingThere are some important things to remember abouthow to load your vehicle.• The heaviest things should be on t

Lap BeltWhen you sit in a center rear seat position of an extendedcab or in the center front seat position of either a crewcab or an extended cab or r

Environmental ConcernsOff-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfyingrecreation. However, it also raises environmentalconcerns. GM recognizes th

Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-roaddriving. One of the best ways to control your vehicleis to control your speed. Here are some

When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep afirm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs orother surface features can jerk the wheel out of

Approaching a HillWhen you approach a hill, you need to decide if it isone of those hills that is just too steep to climb, descendor cross. Steepness

Driving UphillOnce you decide you can safely drive up the hill, youneed to take some special steps.• Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering

Q: What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or isabout to stall, and I can not make it upthe hill?A: If this happens, there are some things you shoulddo

Q: Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down thehill and decide I just can not do it. What shouldI do?A: Set the parking brake, put your transmissio

Driving DownhillWhen off-roading takes you downhill, you will want toconsider a number of things:• How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to mainta

• Never go downhill with the transmission inNEUTRAL (N), or with the clutch pedal presseddown in a manual shift. This is called“free-wheeling.” Your b

For reasons like these, you need to decide carefullywhether to try to drive across an incline. Just because thetrail goes across the incline does not

Rear Seat PassengersIt’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckleup! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in therear seat are hurt m

Stalling on an InclineIf your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline,be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphillside, even if the

Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or IceWhen you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels willnot get good traction. You can not accelerate asquickly, turning

Driving in WaterHeavy rain can mean flash flooding, and flood watersdemand extreme caution.Find out how deep the water is before you drive throughit. If

After Off-Road DrivingRemove any brush or debris that has collected on theunderbody, chassis or under the hood. Theseaccumulations can be a fire hazard

Here are some tips on night driving.• Drive defensively.• Do not drink and drive.• Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce theglare from headlamp

Driving in Rain and on Wet RoadsRain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wetroad, you can not stop, accelerate or turn as wellbecause your ti

Driving too fast through large water puddles or evengoing through some car washes can cause problems,too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avo

Driving Through Flowing Water{CAUTION:Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces.If you try to drive through flowing water, as youmight at a low wa

City DrivingOne of the biggest problems with city streets is theamount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out forwhat the other drivers are do

Freeway DrivingMile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are thesafest of all roads. But they h

2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.When the shoulder belt is pulled out all

Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, notto your sense of motion. After driving for any distanceat higher speeds, you may tend to think you

Then here are some tips:• Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with acomfortably cool interior.• Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead andt

If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you areplanning to visit there, here are some tips that can makeyour trips safer and more enjoyable. Se

• You may see highway signs on mountains thatwarn of special problems. Examples are longgrades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocksarea or wi

What is the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very coldsnow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wetice can be even more trouble because it may

Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stabilitywhen you make a hard stop on a slippery road.Even though you have an anti-lock braking system, y

• Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you.If you have no blankets or extra clothing, makebody insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags

Then, shut the engine off and close the window almostall the way to preserve the heat. Start the engineagain and repeat this only when you feel really

Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It OutFirst, turn your steering wheel left and right. That willclear the area around your front wheels. If you have afour-

{CAUTION:These hooks, when used, are under a lot offorce. Always pull the vehicle straight out.Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle.The hooks c

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug onthe hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, thisapplies force to the strong pelvic bones. A

Recreational Vehicle TowingRecreational vehicle towing means towing your vehiclebehind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome.The two most commo

Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Equipped withTransfer Case (NP1, NP2 and NP8)Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle:1. Shift an automatic transmiss

Dolly TowingTwo-Wheel-Drive VehiclesTwo-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with therear wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drivetransmissions have

6. Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL. SeeFour-Wheel Drive on page 2-35for the properprocedure to select the neutral position foryour vehicle.7. Relea

Tire and Loading Information LabelA. Vehicle Capacity WeightThe Tire and Loading Information label is attached tothe center pillar, near the driver’s

5. Determine the combined weight of luggage andcargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weightmay not safely exceed the available cargoand luggage load

Loading Your VehicleItem Description TotalAVehicle Capacity Weightfor Example 2 =1,000 lbs(453 kg)BSubtract OccupantWeight 150 lbs(68kg)x5=750 lbs (34

Certification/Tire LabelThe Certification/Tire label is found on the rear edge ofthe driver’s door.The label shows the size of your original tires and t

{CAUTION:Do not load your vehicle any heavier than theGVWR, or either the maximum front or rearGAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle canbreak, and it

PayloadPayload capacity is the maximum load capacity that yourvehicle can carry. Be sure to include the weight of theoccupants as part of your load. I

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides forChildren and Small AdultsRear seat comfort guides provide a

Adding a Snow Plow or SimilarEquipmentBefore installing a snow plow on your vehicle, here aresome things you will need to know:Notice:If your vehicle

Here are some guidelines for safely carrying a snowplow on your vehicle:• Make sure the weight on the front and rear axlesdoes not exceed the axle rat

In order to calculate the amount of weight any frontaccessory, such as a snow plow, is adding to the frontaxle, use the following formula:(W x (A + W.

{CAUTION:On some vehicles equipped with certain frontmounted equipment, such as a snow plow, itmay be possible to load the front axle to thefront GAWR

Truck-Camper Loading InformationThis label is inside your glove box. It will tell you ifyour vehicle can carry a slide-in camper, how much of aload yo

Here is an example of proper truck and camper match:A. Camper Center of GravityB. Recommended Center of Gravity Location ZoneThe camper’s center of gr

Trailer RecommendationsYou must subtract your hitch loads from the CWR foryour vehicle. Weigh your vehicle with the trailerattached, so that you won’t

To identify the vehicle trailering capacity of your vehicle,you should read the information in “Weight of theTrailer” that appears later in this secti

Tow/Haul ModeTow/Haul is a feature on automatic transmissionequipped vehicles that assists when pulling a heavytrailer or a large or heavy load. The p

Weight of the TrailerHow heavy can a trailer safely be?It depends on how you plan to use your rig. Forexample, speed, altitude, road grades, outsidete

2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the twoedges of the belt into the slots of the guide.3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies fl

Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWRC-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (2WD)*4300 V6 (Auto)3.423.734,700 lbs. (2 133 kg)5,200 lbs. (2 360 kg)9,5

Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWRC-1500 Crew Cab (2WD)*5300 V83.423.736,800 lbs. (3 084 kg)7,800 lbs. (3 538 kg)12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg)13

Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWRC-1500 Extended Cab Long Box (2WD)*4800 V8 (Auto)3.423.735,900 lbs. (2 676 kg)6,900 lbs. (3 129 kg)11,0

Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWRK-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (4WD)*4800 V8 (Auto)3.734.106,800 lbs. (3 084 kg)7,800 lbs. (3 538 kg)**1

Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWRK-1500 Regular Cab Long Box (4WD)*4300 V6 (Auto)3.423.734,600 lbs. (2 086 kg)5,100 lbs. (2 313 kg)9,500

Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWRK-1500 Extended Cab Long Box (4WD)*4800 V83.734.106,600 lbs. (2 993 kg)7,600 lbs. (3 447 kg)**12,000 lb

Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWRC-2500 Regular Cab Long Box HD (2WD)*6000 V8 4.10 10,600 lbs. (4 808 kg) 16,000 lbs. (7 257 kg)8100 V83

Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWRC-2500 Crew Cab Short Box HD (2WD)**6000 V8 4.10 10,000 lbs. (4 536 kg) 16,000 lbs. (7 257 kg)8100 V83.

Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWRK-2500 Regular Cab Long Box HD (4WD)*6000 V8 4.10 10,300 lbs. (4 672 kg) 16,000 lbs. (7 257 kg)8100 V83

Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWRK-2500 Extended Cab Long Box HD (4WD)**6000 V8 4.10 9,900 lbs. (4 490 kg) 16,000 lbs. (7 257 kg)8100 V8

4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt asdescribed inRear Seat Passengers on page 1-27.Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses theshoulder.T

Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWRC-3500 Extended Cab (2WD)6000 V8 4.10 9,800 lbs. (4 445 kg) 16,000 lbs. (7 257 kg)8100 V8 4.10 15,400 l

Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR6.6L V8 Single RearWheel3.73 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg) 22,000 lbs. (9 979 kg)K-3500 Extended Cab (4WD)*600

Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWRK-3500 Crew Cab (4WD)*6000 V8 Dual RearWheel4.10 9,300 lbs. (4 218 kg) 16,000 lbs. (7 264 kg)6000 V8 Si

Weight of the Trailer TongueThe tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weightto measure because it affects the total or gross weightof your ve

Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 to25 percent of the trailer weight up to the maximumamount specified in the trailering chart for y

Weight Distributing Hitches and WeightCarrying HitchesA: Body to Ground DistanceB: Front of VehicleWhen using a weight-distributing hitch, the hitch m

Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck TraileringFifth wheel and gooseneck trailers can be used withmany pickup models. These trailers place a largerpercentage of

Trailer BrakesIf your trailer weighs more than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg)loaded, then it needs its own brakes – and they must beadequate. Be sure to read and

Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to getto know your rig. Acquaint yourself w

Turn Signals When Towing a TrailerThe arrows on your instrument panel will flash wheneveryou signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up,the trail

Child RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have outgrown booster seats shouldwear the vehicle’s safety belts.If you have the choice, a child sho

Parking on Hills{CAUTION:You really should not park your vehicle, with atrailer attached, on a hill. If something goeswrong, your rig could start to m

When You Are Ready to Leave AfterParking on a Hill1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal downwhile you:• Start your engine• Shift into a gear

The six-wire harness contains the following trailercircuits:• Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal• Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal• Brown: Taillamps• Whi

The eight-wire harness contains the following trailercircuits:• Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal• Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal• Brown: Taillamps• W

If your vehicle is equipped with the “Heavy-DutyTrailering″ option, please refer toHeavy-Duty TrailerWiring Package, earlier in this section.When the

This harness is included with your vehicle as part of theheavy-duty trailer wiring package.This harness is for an electric brake controller andinclude

Connect the adapter with the tab pointing up (seearrow). The flip cap on the vehicle’s seven-wire harnesswill lock onto the tab and help hold the adapt

Power WinchesIf you wish to use a power winch on your vehicle, onlyuse it when your vehicle is stationary or anchored.Power Take-Off (PTO)Before using

Preset Mode: PTO speed control mode is used forstationary applications. (PTO will remain engaged whilemobile in the preset mode, however PTO set andre

All engine speed values listed above are factory presetvalues. With the exception of the TCC lockup speed(1,100 rpm) and the “tap″ increment (100 rpm)

Vehicle Damage WarningsAlso, in this book you will find these notices:Notice:These mean there is something that coulddamage your vehicle.A notice will

{CAUTION:Never do this.Here two children are wearing the same belt.The belt can’t properly spread the impactforces. In a crash, the two children can b

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Service ...5-3Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-3Adding Equipment to the

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-74Tires ...5-76Inflation - Tire Pressure

ServiceYour dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you tobe happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealerfor all your service needs. You will ge

CAUTION: (Continued)•Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts andother fasteners. “English” and “metric”fasteners can be easily confused. If youuse the w

Gasoline SpecificationsIt is recommended that gasoline meet specificationswhich were developed by automobile manufacturersaround the world and contained

AdditivesTo provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United Statesare now required to contain additives that will helpprevent engine and fuel system

Filling Your Tank{CAUTION:Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire cancause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries toyou and others, read and follow al

To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left(counterclockwise). It will require more effort to turn thefuel cap on the last turn as you loosen i

{CAUTION:If a fire starts while you are refueling, do notremove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel byshutting off the pump or by notifying thestation

{CAUTION:Never do this.Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part isbehind the child. If the child wears the

Checking Things Underthe Hood{CAUTION:Things that burn can get on hot engine partsand start a fire. These include liquids like fuel,oil, coolant, brake

2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up onthe secondary hood release located near thecenter of the grill.3. Lift the hood.Before closing th

Engine Compartment OverviewWhen you lift up the hood on the VORTEC™ 4300 V6 engine, you’ll see the following:5-12

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine AirCleaner/Filter on page 5-23.B. Coolant Surge Tank. SeeEngine Coolant onpage 5-33.C. Air Filter Restriction

When you lift up the hood on the VORTEC™ 5300 V8 engine (VORTEC™ 4800 and 6000 V8 engines similar), youwill see the following:5-14

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine AirCleaner/Filter on page 5-23.B. Coolant Surge Tank. SeeEngine Coolant onpage 5-33.C. Air Filter Restriction

When you lift up the hood on the VORTEC™ 8100 V8 engine you will see the following:5-16

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine AirCleaner/Filter on page 5-23.B. Coolant Surge Tank. SeeEngine Coolant onpage 5-33.C. Air Filter Restriction

Engine OilIf your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Engine Oil” inthe Diesel Engine Supplement.If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light appears on theinstrument c

When to Add Engine OilIf the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tipof the dipstick, then you will need to add at least onequart of oil.

Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles,they should have the protection provided by appropriaterestraints. Young children should not us

• SAE 5W-30As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is bestfor your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F(–18°C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not

Notice:Use only engine oil identified as meetingGM Standard GM6094M and showing the AmericanPetroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Enginesstarburst

How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OILMessageThe GM Oil Life System calculates when to changeyour engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytimeyour o

Engine Air Cleaner/FilterSeeEngine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12forlocation of engine aircleaner/filter and changeindicator (if equipped).When to In

1. Loosen the screws on the cover of the housing andlift up the cover.2. Remove the air cleaner/filter from the housing. Careshould be taken to dislodg

Automatic Transmission Fluid(Except Allison Transmission®)When to Check and ChangeA good time to check your automatic transmission fluidlevel is when t

Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles(24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F(10°C). If it’s colder than 50°F (10°C), drive the

SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-12formore information on location.1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstickand wipe it with a clea

Automatic Transmission Fluid(Allison Transmission®)When to Check and ChangeA good time to check your automatic transmission fluidlevel is when the engi

Checking the Fluid LevelPrepare your vehicle as follows:• Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the enginerunning.• With the parking brake applied,

{CAUTION:Children who are up against, or very close to,any air bag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulderbelts

4. Safe operating level is within the HOT RUN bandon the dipstick. The width of the HOT RUN bandrepresents approximately 1.06 quart (1.0 liter)of fluid

Manual Transmission FluidWhen to CheckA good time to have it checked is when the engine oil ischanged. See your maintenance schedule to find outwhen to

How to Add FluidHere’s how to add fluid. Refer to the MaintenanceSchedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants o

How to Check and Add FluidThe proper fluid should be added if the level does notreach the bottom of the diaphragm when it’s in place inthe reservoir. S

What to UseUse a mixture of one-halfclean, drinkable waterandone-half DEX-COOL®coolant which won’t damagealuminum parts. If you use this coolant mixtu

Checking CoolantThe coolant surge tank islocated in the enginecompartment on thepassenger’s side of thevehicle. SeeEngineCompartment Overview onpage 5

Coolant Surge Tank Pressure CapSeeEngine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12formore information onlocation.The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fu

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine{CAUTION:Steam from an overheated engine can burnyou badly, even if you just open the hood. Stayaway from the engin

If No Steam Is Coming From YourEngineAn overheat warning, along with a low coolant condition,can indicate a serious problem. For more information,seeD

Cooling SystemWhen you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s whatyou’ll see:A. Coolant Surge TankB. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure CapC. Engine FanIf

For most basic types of child restraints, there aremany different models available. When purchasing achild restraint, be sure it is designed to be use

The coolant level shouldbe at or above the FULLCOLD mark. If it isn’t,you may have a leak at thepressure cap or in theradiator hoses, heaterhoses, rad

How to Add Coolant to the CoolantSurge Tank for Gasoline EnginesIf you haven’t found a problem yet, check to see ifcoolant is visible in the surge tan

{CAUTION:Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other liquid such as alcohol, can boilbefore the proper c

1. Park the vehicle on alevel surface. You canremove the coolantsurge tank pressurecap when the coolingsystem, includingthe coolant surge tankpressure

5. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, startthe engine and let it run until you can feel the upperradiator hose getting hot. Watch out for t

Power Steering FluidWhen to Check Power Steering FluidIt is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluidunless you suspect there is a leak in

How to Check Power Steering FluidTurn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down,wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, thenunscrew t

The windshield washerfluid reservoir is located inthe engine compartmenttoward the front of thevehicle on the driver’s side.Open the cap with the washe

BrakesBrake FluidYour brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT-3brake fluid. SeeEngine Compartment Overview onpage 5-12for the location of the

Checking Brake FluidYou can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap.Just look at the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid levelshould be above MIN.

Child Restraint SystemsAn infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in amotor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designedto restrain or posit

What to AddWhen you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brakefluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed containeronly. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants

Brake WearYour vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that makea high-pitched warning sound when the brake p

Replacing Brake System PartsThe braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its manyparts have to be of top quality and work well together ifthe vehicle i

Jump StartingIf your battery (or batteries) has run down, you maywant to use another vehicle and some jumper cables tostart your vehicle. Be sure to f

3. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cablescan reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touchingeach other. If they are, it could cause a grou

{CAUTION:Using a match near a battery can cause batterygas to explode. People have been hurt doingthis, and some have been blinded. Use aflashlight if

7. Connect the redpositive (+) cable to thepositive (+) terminalof the vehicle with thedead battery. Usea remote positive (+)terminal if thevehicle ha

11. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable tothe remote negative (−) terminal, marked GND, onthe vehicle with the dead battery.12. Now start

Notice:If the jumper cables are removed in thewrong order, electrical shorting may occur anddamage the vehicle. The repairs would not becovered by you

Rear AxleWhen to Check LubricantIt is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluidunless you suspect there is a leak or you hear anunusual noise. A

A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint forthe child’s body with the harness and also sometimeswith surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-li

Four-Wheel DriveLubricant checks in this section also apply to thesevehicles. However, there are two additional systems thatneed lubrication.Transfer

To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on alevel surface.If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,you’ll need to add some lu

How to Check LubricantTo get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on alevel surface.If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,you

Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causingthereof:1. The removal or rendering inoperative by anyperson, other than for purposes of mainte

Bulb ReplacementFor any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection, contact your dealer.SeeReplacement Bulbs on page 5-74for the propertypes of

If your vehicle has one pin on the headlampassembly, remove the pin. To remove the pin, turnthe pin up and pull it out straight out.A. Low-Beam Headla

Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker andDaytime Running LampsA. Sidemarker LampB. Retainer ClipC. Front Turn Signal LampD. Daytime Running Lamp1. Remove the

Roof Marker Lamps1. Remove the two screwsand lift off the lens.2. Remove the six screws on the center roof markerlamps.3. Turn the old bulb counterclo

4. Put a new bulb into thesocket and turnclockwise until it locksin place.5. Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws.5-68

Center High-Mounted Stoplamp(CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp1. Remove the screws and lift off the lamp assembly.A. Cargo LampsB. Center High-Mounted Stoplamps2.

Q: How do child restraints work?A: A child restraint system is any device designed foruse in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or positionchildren. A

4. If a CHMSL bulb is replaced, put the new bulb intothe socket and press it in until it is tight.If a cargo lamp is replaced, put a new cargo lampbul

Taillamps1. Open the tailgate.2. Remove the two rearlamp assembly screwsnear the tailgatelatch and pull out thelamp assembly.Your vehicle may haveone

A. StoplampB. Turn Signal LampC. Back-up LampD. Side Marker Lamp3. Press the release tab,if equipped, and turnthe bulb socketcounterclockwise toremove

4. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket.5. Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the socketclockwise into the taillamp housing.6. Reinst

Replacement BulbsExterior Lamp Bulb NumberLow-Beam Headlamps 9006High-Beam Headlamp 9005Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 4114KFront Roof Marker Lamps 194Fr

To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do thefollowing:1. Lift the wiper arm and turn the blade until it isfacing away from the windshield.2.

TiresYour new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made bya leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questionsabout your tire warranty and where t

(A) Tire Size Code: The tire size code is a combinationof letters and numbers used to define a particulartire’s width, height, aspect ratio, constructi

(F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tiremanufacturers are required to grade tires based on threeperformance factors: treadwear, traction andtempe

(A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination ofletters and numbers used to define a particulartire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction ty

Where to Put the RestraintAccident statistics show that children are safer if theyare restrained in the rear rather than the front seat.General Motors

Tire SizeThe following examples show the different parts of atire size.(A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United Statesversion of a metric tire sizing

(A) Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: The United Statesversion of a metric tire sizing system. The letter “LT” asthe first two characters in the tire size

Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is locatedbetween the plies and the tread. Cords may be madefrom steel or other reinforcing materials.Bead:

Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants avehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 pounds(68 kg). SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 4-57.Occ

Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of designatedseating positions multiplied by 150 lbs. (68 kg) plusthe rated cargo load. SeeLoading Your Vehicleon

When to CheckCheck your tires once a month or more.Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire.How to CheckUse a good quality pocket-type gage to

Tire Inspection and RotationTires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles(8 000 to 13 000 km).Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires

If your vehicle has dual rear wheels and the treaddesign for your front tires is the same as your rear tires,always use one of the correct rotation pa

When It Is Time for New TiresOne way to tell when it’stime for new tires is tocheck the treadwearindicators, which willappear when your tireshave only

Buying New TiresTo find out what kind and size of tires you need, look atthe Certification/Tire label or the Tire and LoadingInformation label. SeeLoadi

Do not use child restraints in the center front seatposition. The restraints will not work properly.There is limited space in the rear seating area of

{CAUTION:If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, thewheel rim flanges could develop cracks aftermany miles of driving. A tire and/or wheelcould fail

Traction – AA, A, B, CThe traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s abilityto stop on wet pavemen

Wheel ReplacementReplace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rustedor corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, thewheel, wheel bolts and wheel

Notice:The wrong wheel can also cause problemswith bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer orodometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height,vehicl

Tire Chains{CAUTION:If your vehicle has dual wheels or P265/75R16,LT265/75R16 or P265/70R17 size tires, don’tuse tire chains. They can damage your veh

If a Tire Goes FlatIt’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving,especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goesout of a tire,

Changing a Flat TireIf a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place. Turn on yourhazard warning flashers.{CAU

The following steps will tell you how to use the jack andchange a tire.Removing the Spare Tire and ToolsRegular Cab and Crew CabExtended Cab®5-97

For regular cab models, the equipment you’ll need isbehind the passenger’s seat. For Extended andcrew cab models, the equipment is on the shelf behind

A. Spare Tire (ValveStem PointedDown)B. Hoist AssemblyC. Hoist CableD. Tire RetainerE. Hoist ShaftF. Hoist End ofExtension ToolG. Hoist Shaft AccessHo

These are some examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle:v

In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing childrestraints have a top strap, and that the strap beanchored. In the United States, some child rest

3. Insert the hoist end(open end) (F) of theextension throughthe hole (G) in the rearbumper.Be sure the hoist end of the extension connects tothe hois

Removing the Flat Tire and Installingthe Spare TireUse the following pictures and instructions to removethe flat tire and raise the vehicle.The tools y

2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts.Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosenthe wheel nuts. Don’t remove the wheel nuts yet.N

{CAUTION:Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up isdangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack youcould be badly injured or killed. Never get un

4. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that therear axle is resting securely between the groovesthat are on the jack head. Turn the wheelwrench c

5. Remove all the wheelnuts and take off theflat tire.6. Remove any rust or dirtfrom the wheel bolts,mounting surfacesand spare wheel.{CAUTION:Rust or

7. After mounting thespare, put the wheelnuts back on with therounded end of the nutstoward the wheel.Tighten each wheel nutby hand. Then use thewheel

Front Position 2WD 1500 SeriesRear Position5-107

8. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lowerthe vehicle. Lower the jack completely.9. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequenceas shown by

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack andTools{CAUTION:Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in thepassenger compartment of the vehicle couldcause i

Top Strap Anchor LocationRight Front Passenger Position TopStrap Anchor (Regular and ExtendedModels)If your vehicle is a crew cab model, a child restr

To store the jack and jack tools do the following:1. Put the jack tools and gloves in the tool bag andplace in the retaining bracket. Tighten down the

1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehiclewith the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear.2. Tilt the retainer (D)downward and through

A. Push and PullB. Rotate Tire7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull,and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If the tiremoves, use the

To release the spare tire from the secondary latch dothe following:1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end isvisible.2. If the cable is not

8. Attach the jack handle, extension, and wheelwrench to the jack and place it (with the wheelblocks) under the vehicle towards the front of therear b

11. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrenchcounterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until thespare tire slides off the jack or is hanging bythe cab

Spare TireYour vehicle, when new, had a fully inflated spare tire.A spare tire may lose air over time, so check itsinflation pressure regularly. SeeInfla

Do not use any of these unless this manual says youcan. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle:• Alcohol• Laundry Soap• Bleach• Reducing AgentsC

Special Fabric Cleaning ProblemsStains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black),egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urineand blo

Cleaning the Top of the InstrumentPanelUse only mild soap and water to clean the top surfacesof the instrument panel. Sprays containing siliconesor wa

Once you have the top strap anchored, you’ll be ready tosecure the child restraint itself. Tighten the top strapwhen and as the child restraint manufa

Cleaning the Outside of YourVehicleThe paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depthof color, gloss retention and durability.Washing Your Vehicle

Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and othersalts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, birddroppings, chemicals from industrial ch

Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-PlatedWheelsYour vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum orchrome-plated wheels.Keep your wheels clean using a soft c

Underbody MaintenanceChemicals used for ice and snow removal and dustcontrol can collect on the underbody. If these are notremoved, corrosion and rust

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials(cont’d)Description UsageChrome and Wire WheelCleanerRemoves dirt and grimefrom chrome wheels andwire wheel covers.Fi

Vehicle IdentificationVehicle Identification Number (VIN)This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears ona plate in the front corner of the i

Windshield Wiper FusesThe windshield wiper motor is protected by an internalcircuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due toheavy snow, etc.,

Fuses UsageRR Wiper Not UsedSEO ACCYSpecial Equipment OptionAccessoryWS WPR Windshield WipersTBC ACCYTruck Body ControllerAccessoryIGN 3 Ignition, Hea

Fuses UsageRT TRNRight Turn Signals andSidemarkersBODY Harness ConnectorDDM Driver Door ModuleAUX PWR 2 Not UsedLOCKS Power Door Lock SystemECC Not Us

Device UsageSEO Special Equipment OptionTRAILER Trailer Brake WiringUPFIT Upfitter (Not Used)SL RIDERide Control HarnessConnectionHDLR 2 Headliner Wiri

When using a child restraint with a top strap in thecenter rear position, route the top strap throughthe fabric loop on the seatback. Then, raise the

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*1 — Gasoline Engine and Diesel Engine.*2 — Gasoline Engine; ECMRPV — Diesel Engine.*3 — Gasoline Engine; FUEL HT — Diesel Engine.*4 — Gasoline Engine

Fuses UsageSUNROOF SunroofSEO B2 Off-Road Lamps4WSVent SolenoidCanister/Quadrasteer ModulePowerRR HVAC Not UsedAUX PWRAuxiliary Power Outlet —ConsoleI

Fuses UsageHVAC/ECAS Climate Control ControllerCIG LTR Cigarette LighterHI HDLP-RT High Beam Headlamp-RightHDLP-LOW Headlamp Low Beam RelayA/C COMP Ai

Capacities and SpecificationsPlease refer toRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-14for more information. All capacities areapproximate. When add

ApplicationCapacitiesEnglish MetricCooling SystemAfter refill, the level must be rechecked. See “Cooling System” in the Index.VORTEC™ 4300 V6 Automatic

ApplicationCapacitiesEnglish MetricVORTEC™ 8100 V8 (Vin G) 6.5 quarts 6.1 LFuel TankShort Bed 26.0 gallons 98 L1500 Crew Cab 26.0 gallons 98 LLong Bed

Maintenance Schedule ...6-2Introduction ...6-2Maintenance Requireme

Maintenance ScheduleIntroductionImportant: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended.Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The

Using Your Maintenance ScheduleWe at General Motors want to help you keep your vehiclein good working condition. But we do not know exactlyhow you wil

In order to get to the brackets, you’ll have to remove thetrim plugs covering them.There are also anchorage points at the rear base of thefront passen

Owner Checks and Services on page 6-10tells youwhat should be checked, when to check it and what youcan easily do to help keep your vehicle in goodcon

Scheduled MaintenanceService Maintenance I Maintenance IIChange engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. SeeEngine Oil onpage 5-18.An Emission Con

Additional Required ServicesThe following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles(kilometers)

Additional Required Services (cont’d)Service25,000(41 500)50,000(83 000)75,000(125 000)100,000(166 000)125,000(207 500)150,000(240 000)Allison transmi

Additional Required Services (cont’d)Service25,000(41 500)50,000(83 000)75,000(125 000)100,000(166 000)125,000(207 500)150,000(240 000)Replace spark p

(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension andsteering system for damaged, loose or missing parts,signs of wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect pow

(j)A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate aproblem. Have the system inspected and repaired andthe fluid level checked. Add fluid if needed.(k)

At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000km)Check dual wheel nut torque. For proper torque, seeCapacities and Specifications on pag

At Least Once a YearStarter Switch Check{CAUTION:When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, you or other

Ignition Transmission Lock CheckWhile parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turnthe ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position.• The k

In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, youneed a child restraint designed for that system.1-49

Recommended Fluids andLubricantsFluids and lubricants identified below by name, partnumber or specification may be obtained from yourdealer.Usage Fluid/

Usage Fluid/LubricantManualTransmission(5–Speedwithout LowGear, RPOMG5)Synchromesh Transmission Fluid(GM Part No. U.S. 12345349, inCanada 10953465).Ma

Usage Fluid/LubricantAutomaticTransfer CaseAUTO-TRAK II Fluid(GM Part No. U.S. 12378508, inCanada 10953626).Front AxlePropshaftSpline orOne-PieceProps

Normal Maintenance Replacement PartsReplacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.VIN Code

VIN Code U N GOil Filter 25010633**/PF44* 25010633**/PF44* 89028862**/PF454*Engine Air Cleaner/Filter25313349**A1518C*25313349**A1518C*25313349**A1518

Maintenance RecordAfter the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and thetype of services per

Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced ByMaintenance I orMaintenance IIServices Performed6-20

Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2Online Owner Center ...

Customer Assistance andInformationCustomer Satisfaction ProcedureYour satisfaction and goodwill are important toyour dealer and to GMC. Normally, any

STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer arecommitted to making sure you are completely satisfiedwith your new vehicle. However, if you continue

To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this childrestraint system, each seating position with theLATCH system has a visible metal anchor poin

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) UsersTo assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, orspeech-impaired and who use the Text Telephones(

CanadaGeneral Motors of Canada LimitedCustomer Communication Centre, 163-0051908 Colonel Sam DriveOshawa, Ontario L1H 8P71-800-263-3777 (English)1-800

Roadside Assistance ProgramSecurity While You Travel1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782, RoadsideAssistance prompt)As the proud owner of a new GMC vehicle,

For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, pleaseprovide the following to the Roadside AssistanceRepresentative:• Your name, home address, and

Plan Ahead When PossibleWhen your vehicle requires warranty service, youshould contact your dealer and request an appointment.By scheduling a service

Courtesy Rental VehicleYour dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesyrental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicleyou obrtained if your

Vehicle Data Collection and EventData RecordsYour vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has anumber of sophisticated computer systems that monito

Reporting Safety DefectsReporting Safety Defects to theUnited States GovernmentIf you believe that your vehicle has a defect which couldcause a crash

Service Publications OrderingInformationService ManualsService Manuals have the diagnosis and repairinformation on engines, transmission, axle, suspen

Owner’s InformationOwner publications are written specifically for ownersand intended to provide basic operational informationabout the vehicle. The ow

Securing a Child Restraint Designedfor the LATCH System (Front)Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Thereis a switch on the instrument pa

✍ NOTES7-14

AAccessory Power Outlets ... 3-20Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ... 4-64Adding Washer Fluid ...

Audio System(s) (cont.)Radio with CD ... 3-77Radio with Six-Disc CD ... 3-102Rear

Bulb Replacement (cont.)Roof Marker Lamps ... 5-67Taillamps ... 5-7

Child Restraints (cont.)Top Strap Anchor Location ... 1-45Where to Put the Restraint ... 1-42Chime Le

DDaytime Running Lamps ... 3-16Defensive Driving ... 4-2Defogging and Defrost

Electrical System (cont.)Fuses and Circuit Breakers ... 5-126Power Windows and Other Power Options ... 5-126Windshield Wiper Fu

Fluid (cont.)Windshield Washer ... 5-46FM Stereo ... 3-129Fog Lamp

Headlamps (cont.)Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and DaytimeRunning Lamps ... 5-66Halogen Bulbs ...

KKey Release Button (Manual Transmission) ... 2-23KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW ... 3-68Keyless Entry System ...

In addition to the air bag off switch, your vehicle mayhave the passenger sensing system. The passengersensing system is designed to turn off the righ

MMaintenance ScheduleAdditional Required Services ... 6-6At Each Fuel Fill ... 6-11At Le

NNew Vehicle Break-In ... 2-21Noise Control System, Tampering ... 5-62Normal Maintenance Replace

PASSENGER DOOR AJAR ... 3-69Passenger Sensing System ... 1-81Passing ...

Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 3-115Rear Seat Operation ... 1-9Rear Seat Outside Passenger

Safety Belts (cont.)Driver Position ... 1-16How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ... 1-16Questions

Single Stage Air Bags ... 1-74Single Stage vs. Dual Stage Air Bags ... 1-73Six-Speed (VORTEC™ 8100 V8 a

Tires (cont.)Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ... 5-91Wheel Replacement ... 5-92When It Is Time for Ne

Using Cleaner on Fabric ... 5-117Using Song List Mode ... 3-113Using the Recovery Hooks .

Windows ... 2-16Manual ... 2-16Power ...

{CAUTION:If the air bag readiness light in the instrumentpanel cluster ever comes on when you haveturned off the air bag, it means that somethingmay b

Model ReferenceThis manual covers these models:Regular Cab PickupExtended Cab Pickup Crew Cab®Chassis Cabvi

6. Push and pull the child restraint in differentdirections to be sure it is secure.7. If your vehicle has the passenger sensing systemand the air bag

{CAUTION:If the right front passenger’s air bag is turnedoff for a person who isn’t in a risk groupidentified by the national government, thatperson wo

If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCHsystem, seeLower Anchorages and Top Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) on page 1-48. SeeTop Strapon

4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out ofthe retractor to set the lock.5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back intothe retr

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’ssafety belt and let it go back all the way. The safetybelt will move freely again and be rea

1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latchplate and pulling it along the belt.2. Put the restraint on the seat.3. Run the vehicle’s saf

5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you pushdown on the child restraint. If you’re using aforward-facing child restraint, you may find it h

Securing a Child Restraint in theRight Front Seat Position(Crew Cab)If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCHsystem, seeLower Anchorages and

4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button ispositioned so you would be able to unbuckle thesafety belt quickly if you ever had to.5. Pull the r

6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back intothe retractor while you push down on the childrestraint. If you’re using a forward-facing chil

Front Seats ...1-3Manual Seats ...1-3Power Seats ...

Securing a Child Restraint in theRight Front Seat Position (Regularand Extended Cab)Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Thereis a switch

In addition to the air bag off switch, your vehicle mayhave the passenger sensing system. The passengersensing system is designed to turn off the righ

A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facingchild restraint. SeeWhere to Put the Restraint onpage 1-42. If you need to secure a forward-fac

3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulderportions of the vehicle’s safety belt through oraround the restraint. The child restraint inst

6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint,pull the shoulder belt to tighten the lap belt portionand feed the shoulder belt back into th

{CAUTION:If the air bag ON indicator comes on when youhave a rear-facing child restraint installed inthe right front passenger’s seat, it means thatth

Air Bag SystemsThis part explains the air bag system.Your vehicle has air bags – one air bag for the driverand another air bag for the right front pas

{CAUTION:Air bags inflate with great force, faster than theblink of an eye. If you’re too close to aninflating air bag, as you would be if you wereleani

Where Are the Air Bags?The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steeringwheel.The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrumentpanel on the

{CAUTION:If something is between an occupant and anair bag, the bag might not inflate properly or itmight force the object into that person causingseve

Air Bag Systems ...1-70Where Are the Air Bags? ...1-72When Should an Air Bag Infla

Dual Stage Air BagsIf your vehicle has frontal air bags with dual stagedeployment, the amount of restraint will adjust accordingto crash severity. For

How Does an Air Bag Restrain?In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions,even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel orthe instr

In many crashes severe enough to inflate the air bag,windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.Additional windshield breakage may also occur from t

United States with Passenger Sensing System United States without Passenger Sensing System1-77

This switch should only be turned to AIR BAG OFF if theperson in the right front passenger’s position is a memberof a passenger risk group identified b

• the infant has a medical condition which, accordingto the infant’s physician, makes it necessary for theinfant to ride in the front seat so that the

To turn off the right front passenger’s air bag, insertyour ignition key into the switch, push in, and move theswitch to the off position.The AIR BAG

To turn the right front passenger’s air bag on again,insert your ignition key into the switch, push in,and move the switch to the ON or AUTO position.

The passenger sensing system will turn off the rightfront passenger’s frontal air bag under certainconditions. The driver’s air bag is not part of the

{CAUTION:A child in a rear-facing child restraint can beseriously injured or killed if the right frontpassenger’s air bag inflates. This is because the

Front SeatsManual Seats{CAUTION:You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicleis moving. The sudden

If a child restraint has been installed and the onindicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the childrestraint from the vehicle and reinstall the

{CAUTION:If the air bag readiness light in the instrumentpanel cluster ever comes on and stays on, itmeans that something may be wrong with theair bag

Servicing Your Air Bag-EquippedVehicleAir bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.There are parts of the air bag system in several placesaroun

Q: What if I added a snow plow? Will it keep theair bags from working properly?A: We’ve designed our air bag systems to workproperly under a wide rang

Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash{CAUTION:A crash can damage the restraint systems inyour vehicle. A damaged restraint system maynot prope

Keys ...2-3Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4Remote Keyless Entry Sy

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror withCompass and Temperature Display ...2-57Outside Manual Mirrors ...2-60O

Keys{CAUTION:Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. Theycould operate the power windows or othercontrols or

Your vehicle has onedouble-sided key for theignition and all doorlocks as well as the sparetire hoist lock, if equipped.If you ever lose your keys, yo

At times you may notice a decrease in range. This isnormal for any remote keyless entry system. If thetransmitter does not work or if you have to stan