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Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual

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    04 akeng44 owner’s manual table of contents how to use this manual ................................ 3 important safety precautions ....................... 5 section 1 instrumentation and controls .................... 21 section 2 seats and restraints ................................... 163 section 3...

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    . . . 2 we thank you for choosing a general motors product, and we want to assure you of our continu- ing commitment to your motoring pleasure and satisfaction. This manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle. Keep it with the vehicle when sold, to provide the next owner with import...

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    3 . . . When it comes to service, keep in mind that your dealer knows your vehicle best and is committed to your complete satisfaction. Your dealer invites you to return for all of your service needs both during and after the warranty period. Should you have any concern that has not been handled to ...

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    . . . 4 • section 2: seats and restraints next, focus on the center of your vehicle: the seats and safety belts. Information about these features and about your vehicle’s air bag system is cov- ered in section 2. Section 2 also includes any information pertaining to child restraints. • section 3: st...

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    5 . . . How to use this manual - contains information about tire inflation, inspection, rota- tion and replacement - locates and describes your vehicle’s fuses and circuit breakers - contains some bulb replace- ment instructions and specifi- cations - includes major component specifications and capa...

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    . . . 6 important safety precautions caution and notice boxes cautions and notices alert you to conditions that may result in injury, or that may damage your vehicle. Caution means: this can hurt people. Notice means: this can damage your vehicle. Seating position caution do not adjust the driver's ...

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    7 . . . Important safety precautions caution (continued) wearing a safety belt improper- ly could cause serious injury. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones, and you would be less likely ...

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    . . . 8 important safety precautions caution (continued) a pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy. Air bags caution both the safety belt restraint system and the air bag restraint system are designed to best prot...

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    9 . . . Important safety precautions caution (continued) air bags are designed to be used with the safety belts. Even with an air bag, if you are in a crash and not wearing a safety belt, your injuries could be much worse. If you are too close to an inflat- ing air bag, it could seriously injure you...

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    . . . 10 important safety precautions caution (continued) a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat could be pushed into the seatback by the front passenger's air bag if it inflates. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured if this happens. In vehi- cles with the front...

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    11 . . . Important safety precautions caution (continued) it is very dangerous to leave children inside the vehicle for any extended period of time - especially in hot weather. When you leave the vehicle, take your children with you. Vehicles with automatic transmissions caution if your vehicle is e...

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    . . . 12 important safety precautions exhaust warnings caution • things that can burn can touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. • engine exhaust can kill. It contains carbon monoxide (co) gas, which you can’t s...

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    13 . . . Important safety precautions caution (continued) • engine exhaust may also be entering your vehicle if: – your exhaust system sounds strange or different – your vehicle gets rusty underneath – your vehicle has been damaged or improperly serviced – the base of your vehicle, especially your e...

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    . . . 14 important safety precautions caution (continued) flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. If you try to drive through flowing water, as you might at a low water crossing, your vehicle can be carried away. As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle. If t...

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    15 . . . Important safety precautions caution (continued) things you put inside your vehi- cle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle and try to spread the weight evenly. Never stack things inside the vehicle any higher than...

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    . . . 16 important safety precautions batteries caution vehicle batteries can hurt you. They contain acid and electrici- ty that can burn and gas that can explode or ignite. Use care and follow any applicable instructions when working near a battery. Do not let battery fluid touch your skin. If you ...

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    17 . . . Important safety precautions engine compartment caution steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Be careful when working around the engine compart- ment. Some engine parts can get very hot and could burn you. Caut...

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    . . . 18 important safety precautions caution (continued) steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the cap when the engine and cooling system are hot. Changing a flat tire caution changing a tire can cause inju- ry. The vehicle can slip off the...

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    19 . . . Important safety precautions system problems caution driving with the brake warning light on can lead to an accident. Have the brakes checked imme- diately if the brake warning light stays on. Do not keep driving with low oil pressure. Your engine could overheat and may catch on fire. You o...

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    . . . 20 important safety precautions additional safety cautions caution drinking and driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious, or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking. Plea...

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    21 . . . Section 1 - instrumentation and controls dash-mounted instruments and controls ......24 instrument cluster ..........................................26 warning lights ..............................................28 driver information center ...............................39 driver informat...

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    . . . 22 section 1 - instrumentation and controls multifunction lever .......................................115 turn signal ..................................................115 high-low beam control ..............................116 windshield wipers .......................................116 rear...

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    23 . . . – section 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 rpm x 1000 0 abs p r n d m 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 km/h mph auto aux res set 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 8 9 1 10 1 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 akeng44_escalade page 23 wednesday, july 16, 2008 12:22 pm.

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 24 ■ dash-mounted instruments and controls 1. Air vents 2. Multifunction lever 3. Instrument cluster 4. Hazard warning flasher control 5. Gear shift lever 6. Tow/haul button 7. Driver information center buttons 8. Analog clock 9. Navigation/sound system 10. Stabili...

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    25 . . . – section 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 rpm x 1000 0 abs p r n d m 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 km/h mph 8 4 7 2 2 1 3 6 5 akeng44_escalade page 25 wednesday, july 16, 2008 12:22 pm.

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 26 instrument cluster the instrument cluster shown is typical. Your actual cluster may vary depending on the particular options included in your vehicle. The instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. For information abo...

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    27 . . . – section 1 4. Odometer/trip odometer the odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven. The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. To set the trip odometer to zero, display the trip odometer, then press the driver...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 28 7. Tachometer the tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). 8. Driver information center display see "driver information center" later in this section for information. Warning lights your vehicle has a number of warning l...

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    29 . . . – section 1 if you have a problem with the oil, this light may stay on after you start the engine, or come on while you are driving. This indicates that oil is not going through the engine quickly enough to keep it lubricated. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil pro...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 30 have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If there is a problem with the battery charging system, a message will be displayed. See "driver information center messages" later in this section. If you must drive a short di...

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    31 . . . – section 1 this light also comes on when you set your parking brake while the ignition is on. If you begin to drive while the parking brake is not yet released, the brake system warning light will come on and a chime will sound to alert you. If it stays on after the parking brake is fully ...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 32 see "driver information center messages" later in this section for more information. Stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or if it comes on again while you're driving, your ve...

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    33 . . . – section 1 if it stays on or comes on while you are driving, there may be a problem with this system. Have it checked right away. If the light stays on, you may be able to correct the malfunction by making sure the fuel cap is properly installed, if you have just refilled the tank with fue...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 34 if you have recently replaced the battery in your vehicle, or if the battery has run down, the vehicle’s on-board diagnostic system may determine that the vehicle is not ready for inspection. It may take several days of routine driving in order for the diagnosti...

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    35 . . . – section 1 safety belt reminder light see "safety belts" in section 2 for information. Passenger safety belt reminder light the passenger safety belt reminder light is located on the overhead console. See "safety belts" in section 2 for information. Air bag light this light will go on when...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 36 see "driver information center messages" later in this section for more information. Have the vehicle serviced right away. See section 2 for more information on the air bag light. Caution if the air bag light stays on or comes on while you are driving, there may...

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    37 . . . – section 1 security system light this light should come on briefly as you start the engine, as a check to show you it is working properly. If it doesn't come on, then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. See "pass-key ® iii plus electronic immobilizer system...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 38 lights on reminder light this light turns on as a reminder whenever the parking lights are on. See "lights" later in this section for more information. Fog lamp light this light will come on when the fog lights are turned on. See "fog lights" later in this secti...

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    39 . . . – section 1 driver information center the driver information center gives you the status of many of your vehicle's systems. The display is located at the bottom of the instrument cluster. The control buttons are located on the instrument panel, to the right of the steering wheel. See "drive...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 40 driver information center buttons the control buttons are located on the instrument panel, to the right of the steering wheel. (trip/fuel information button) pressing this button repeatedly will allow you to scroll through the following displays: • odometer • tr...

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    41 . . . – section 1 • compass variance zone settings (if equipped) • compass calibration (if equipped) a blank page ends this menu. See "vehicle information menu" later in this section for more information. (personalization button) press the button repeatedly to scroll through the list of customiza...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 42 see the following, later in this section, for more information: - trip/fuel information menu • to access the settings for the displayed customization feature see "feature customization" later in this section. • to change the compass variance zone see the followi...

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    43 . . . – section 1 • trip the trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. The reading will be indicated in metric units of km (kilometers) or in us-english units of mi (miles). To reset this reading to zero, first select its display...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 44 • fuel used this display shows how much fuel has been used since you last reset the system. The reading will be indicated in metric units of liters or in us-english units of gallons. To reset this reading to zero, first select its display, then press and hold th...

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    45 . . . – section 1 • average speed this display shows your average speed since you last reset the system. The reading will be indicated in metric units of km/h (kilome- ters per hour) or in us-english units of mph (miles per hour). To reset this reading to zero, first select its display, then pres...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 46 be sure to replace the engine oil filter each time you change engine oil. Even if the oil life system does not indicate that an oil change is necessary, the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year. After you change the oil, the oil life monito...

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    47 . . . – section 1 • oil pressure this display shows the engine oil pressure. The reading will be indicated in metric units of kpa or in us-english units of psi. • press to relearn remote key see your dealer to purchase a new transmitter and to have transmitters matched to your vehicle. Press to c...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 48 • press to calibrate compass note: this feature may not be available on all vehicles. If an incorrect reading is displayed, first check that the compass is set to the correct variance zone. If it is, the compass may need calibration. There may be a strong magnet...

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    49 . . . – section 1 feature customization the driver information center can be used to program various customization features that may be available with your vehicle. Only available options will appear in the display. Your vehicle may be equipped with the following features that can be individually...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 50 entering programming mode 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Place the transmission in p (park). 3. Turn off the headlights to avoid draining the battery. 4. Press to scroll through the list of programmable features available on your vehicle. To exit programming mode, ...

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    51 . . . – section 1 • display language use this menu to select the language that you would like your vehicle to use for information displays. - note: languages listed in this manual may not be available in all areas and/or for all vehicle displays. See your dealer for more information. Press the bu...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 52 • auto door lock (automatic door lock) this feature allows you to customize your automatic door locks to suit your needs. Press the button to enter the submenu. While in this submenu, press the button repeatedly to scroll through the following options: - shift o...

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    53 . . . – section 1 • auto door unlock (automatic door unlock) this item allows you to customize your vehicle’s auto- matic door unlock feature. Press the button to enter the submenu. While in this submenu, press the button repeatedly to scroll through the following options: - off with this setting...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 54 • remote door lock ) this feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle using the remote keyless entry transmitter. Note: you will only receive feedback if the doors are closed. Press the button to enter the submenu....

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    55 . . . – section 1 • remote door unlock this feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle using the remote keyless entry transmitter. Note: you will only receive feedback if the doors are closed. Press the button to enter the submenu. While in this ...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 56 • delay door lock (delay door lock) this feature allows you to delay vehicle locking for five seconds in the event that the vehicle receives a door lock command while the liftgate or a door is open. Press the button to enter the submenu. While in this submenu, p...

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    57 . . . – section 1 • exit lighting this feature allows you to designate the length of time that the exterior lights stay on (when it is dark outside) after the ignition is turned off. Press the button to enter the submenu. While in this submenu, press the button repeatedly to scroll through the fo...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 58 • approach lighting this feature allows you to program the exterior lights to turn on or remain off when you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock your vehicle while it is dark outside. Press the button to enter the submenu. While in this submenu, p...

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    59 . . . – section 1 once the desired setting is displayed, press the button to select it. You may now either exit pro- gramming mode or program the next available feature. To exit programming mode, see "exiting programming mode" later in this section. • park tilt mirrors with this feature turned on...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 60 once the desired setting is displayed, press the button to select it. You may now either exit pro- gramming mode or program the next available feature. To exit programming mode, see "exiting programming mode" later in this section. See the following, later in th...

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    61 . . . – section 1 once the desired setting is displayed, press the button to select it. You may now either exit pro- gramming mode or program the next available feature. To exit programming mode, see "exiting programming mode" later in this section. For information on program- ming your preferred...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 62 once the desired setting is displayed, press the button to select it. You may now either exit pro- gramming mode or program the next available feature. To exit programming mode, see "exiting programming mode" later in this section. For information on program- mi...

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    63 . . . – section 1 • display digital speed this feature allows you to enable or disable the digital speed display in the driver information center. Press the button to enter the submenu. While in this submenu, press the button repeatedly to scroll through the following options: - off select this o...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 64 • factory settings this feature allows you to reset all of the system's programma- ble features to their default settings. Press the button to enter the submenu. While in this submenu, press the button repeatedly to scroll through the following options: - restor...

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    65 . . . – section 1 exiting programming mode to exit programming mode, do any of the following: • turn off the ignition. • press the driver information center trip/fuel information button or vehicle information button. • press the customization button repeatedly until the following message appears ...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 66 • calibration complete appears when the compass has been calibrated successfully. See the following, earlier in this section, for more information: - vehicle information menu press to calibrate compass • change engine oil soon when the remaining oil life is low,...

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    67 . . . – section 1 • engine hot -- a/c turned off appears when the coolant temperature gets hot. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, air condi- tioning compressor operation will resume. ...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 68 • engine overheated -- stop engine appears when the engine has overheated. A chime will also sound. Stop and turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe damage. See "engine overheating" in section 5. The message will disappear when the engine has cooled. Not...

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    69 . . . – section 1 • heated washer fluid system off appears when the heated washer fluid system is turned off either manually or automatically. See the following, later in this section, for more information: - windshield washer heated washer fluid • heating wash fluid -- wash wipes pending (heatin...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 70 • oil pressure low -- stop engine if this message appears while the engine is running, stop and turn the engine off imme- diately. Do not use the vehicle until the problem is fixed. Check the oil level. See "engine oil" in section 4 for more information. Notice ...

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    71 . . . – section 1 • remote key learning active (remote keyless entry transmitter learning active) appears while a remote keyless entry transmitter is being matched to the vehicle. See the following, earlier in this section, for more information: - vehicle information menu press to relearn remote ...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 72 • service air bag appears if there is a problem with the air bag system. See your dealer for service. See "air bag light" earlier in this section for more information. • service battery charging system note: this message may not be available on all vehicles. App...

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    73 . . . – section 1 • service brake system appears if there is a problem with the brake system. The brake system warning light will also be on. Stop the vehicle and turn the engine off to reset the system. Restart the vehicle. If the message reappears, the vehicle needs service. See "brake system w...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 74 • service stabilitrak appears if your stability enhancement system is malfunctioning. To reset the system, stop and turn the ignition off. Wait about 15 seconds before restarting the engine. If the message still stays on, or if it comes on again while you're dri...

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    75 . . . – section 1 • service traction control appears if there is a problem with the traction control system. When this message is displayed, the system is not operational and you should adjust your driving accordingly. See your dealer for service. See "stabilitrak system" later in this section fo...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 76 • tighten gas cap appears if the fuel cap has not been fully tightened, is missing or has been improperly installed. The malfunction indicator light should illuminate. Check the fuel cap to be sure that it is properly installed. After a few driving trips, this m...

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    77 . . . – section 1 notice driving the vehicle with the engine and transmission temperature above the normal operating range could damage your vehicle. This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. • turn signal on appears with a chime if a turn signal is left on for more than 1.2...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 78 analog clock your vehicle is equipped with an analog clock located on the instrument panel. To set the clock: • locate the adjust button to the lower left of the clock • press and hold the button to spin the clock hands. Release the button before you get to the ...

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    79 . . . – section 1 lights the main light switch is on the instrument panel. See "lights", later in this section, for more information. Heating and air conditioning system your vehicle is equipped with a heating and air conditioning system. See "heating and air conditioning" later in this section f...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 80 ■ stabilitrak ® system this system combines antilock brake, traction and stability control systems to help maintain directional control under most driving conditions. When the system senses that there is a discrepancy between the intended path and the direction ...

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    81 . . . – section 1 to reset the system, do the follow- ing: 1. Stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. 2. Wait about 15 seconds before restarting the engine. If the message reappears, the vehicle needs service. If neither the messages nor the light appears, the system has properly initialized an...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 82 when the system is turned off, the stabilitrak indicator light will turn on and stabilitrak off will appear in the driver information center display. The vehicle will still have brake- traction control when stabilitrak is off, but the engine speed management sys...

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    83 . . . – section 1 you should normally leave the system in its normal operating mode, however make sure to turn the system off if the vehicle is stuck in mud, sand or snow. See "if your vehicle gets stuck" in section 5. It may also be necessary to turn off the system when driving in extreme off-ro...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 84 the traction control system may activate on rough roads, during heavy acceleration while turning, or when the transmission abruptly upshifts or downshifts. When this happens, vehicle acceleration may be reduced. You may feel or hear the system working, but this ...

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    85 . . . – section 1 one rear power outlet is located on the rear of the center console. The other rear power outlet is located on the passenger's side of the rear cargo area. To use an outlet, remove the cap. When not in use, always cover the outlets with the protective caps. Notice adding some ele...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 86 ■ lights lights main switch the main light switch controls these light systems: • headlights • taillights • parking lights • license lights • sidemarker lights • rear fog lights • instrument panel lights rotate the knob to to turn on your parking and other opera...

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    87 . . . – section 1 when activated, this automatic headlight feature turns your headlights and other operating lights on and off by sensing how dark it is outside. See "automatic headlight system" later in this section for more information. Rotate the knob to to turn off the exterior lights and aut...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 88 automatic headlight system when activated, this automatic headlight feature turns your headlights and other operating lights on and off by sensing how dark it is outside. In order for this feature to work properly, be sure not to cover the light sensor on the to...

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    89 . . . – section 1 instrument light dimmer the instrument light dimmer controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The control is located near the main light switch. Press lightly on the knob to make it spring out. Then, rotate the knob to the right to increase brightness and to the le...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 90 rear fog lights press the button, located on the main light switch, to turn the rear fog lights on and off. The rear fog lights only operate if the headlights and/or the front fog lights are on. When the rear fog lights are on, the indicator light will also be o...

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    91 . . . – section 1 illuminated entry/exit system when a door is opened, some interior lights will turn on to illuminate your entry into the vehicle. When the key is removed from the ignition, some interior lights will turn on to illuminate your exit from the vehicle. The exit lights will stay on f...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 92 ■ heating and air conditioning system automatic dual zone climate control system dual zone climate control systems allow the driver and the front seat passenger to independently select desired air temperatures. The desired temperature is controlled by informatio...

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    93 . . . – section 1 off setting press the knob to turn the system on or off. The system display will turn on when the system is on. Air will still flow through the floor ducts when the system is off. Even while the system is off, you can still adjust the temperature and the air delivery mode. If th...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 94 passenger temperature control press to turn the passenger's temperature control on and off. Rotate the knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the temperature for the front passenger zone. If the temperature settings are different, the passeng...

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    95 . . . – section 1 2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting. See "temperature control" earlier in this section. It may take up to 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Readjust the temperature as needed. In the automatic mode, the system will automatically control the inside temperature...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 96 air outlet selector press the up or down arrow on switch to stop the automatic operation and to manually select one of the modes controlling the direction of airflow. The display shows the selected mode. If this control is pressed while the system is in automati...

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    97 . . . – section 1 this mode divides airflow between the windshield defroster vents, the floor outlets and the side window defroster vents. Use this mode to remove fog from the windshield or side windows while also heating the vehicle. The a/c compressor will automatically operate in this mode if ...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 98 if you try to activate the recirculation feature when it is not available, the indicator light will flash three times to let you know that the function will not operate. Using this mode in cold and damp weather may cause the windows to fog up. To defog the windo...

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    99 . . . – section 1 aux (auxiliary) button to operate the rear climate control system, press aux on the front climate control system to turn the system on and off. See the following, later in this section, for more information: • automatic rear air conditioning/heating sensors in order for the auto...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 100 automatic rear air conditioning/heating your vehicle is equipped with a rear climate control system. The rear air conditioner/heater controls are integrated into the rear seat audio system's control panel. To operate the rear climate control system, do any of t...

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    101 . . . – section 1 if the rear system is first turned on using the front climate control system, the system will be in "mimic" mode. All settings for the rear system will match those currently set for the front system. When you adjust the settings for the rear system using the rear control panel,...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 102 temperature control press either the plus (+) or minus (-) button to increase or decrease the temperature. Air outlet selector press repeatedly to stop the automatic mode and to manually select the direction of airflow. The display shows the selected mode. Oper...

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    103 . . . – section 1 air outlets angle the front outlets up, down, right or left to direct airflow as desired. Rear window defogger press this button to defog your rear window. To turn it off, press the button again or turn off the ignition. Otherwise, it will go off by itself after several minutes...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 104 ■ sound system and clock notice added sound equipment - like a cb radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio - may interfere with the operation of your vehicle's engine, radio or other systems, and even damage them. Likewise, your vehicle's systems can interfere ...

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    105 . . . – section 1 that way, you will be able to use the system with less effort and less distraction from the road. Caution avoid or minimize any sound system or navigation system activities while operating your vehicle. Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving will greatly...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 106 rear seat audio caution this feature is intended to be used only by rear seat passengers. This feature allows the rear seat passengers to select and control any of the available audio sources (am-fm, compact disc, dvd or auxiliary source, if equipped). Note: so...

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    107 . . . – section 1 power control press to turn the rear seat audio system on. Press it again to turn the system off. Volume control the left knob controls the volume for the left set of wired headphones, and the right knob controls the volume for the right set of wired headphones. Rotate the volu...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 108 prog button when the radio is selected as the rear seat audio source, press the prog button to seek through the stations that are preset on the main radio's push-buttons. When listening to a cd or an audio dvd, press this button to seek to the beginning of the ...

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    109 . . . – section 1 with the navigation system, button controls the voice recognition system. For informa- tion on how to use this system, see the separate navigation system manual. Press the up arrow to move quickly to the next preset radio station, or to jump to the next selection if you are lis...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 110 antenna the antenna is integrated into the rear side windows. Damage to the inside surfaces of the rear side windows can cause interference with radio reception. Notice don't use a razor blade or anything else that is sharp on the inside of the rear side window...

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    111 . . . – section 1 ■ controls mounted on steering wheel/column you will find the following controls mounted on the steering wheel or steering column. Multifunction lever use this lever to control the following features: • headlight high/low beams • turn signals • windshield wipers/washer • rear w...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 112 power tilt wheel switch you can move the steering wheel to any one of several different positions. Move the switch in the direction you want the wheel to move. Press the switch up or down to tilt the wheel up or down. Do not use the upper most position as a dri...

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    113 . . . – section 1 heated steering wheel (if equipped) the control button is located on the steering wheel. Press the button to heat the steering wheel. The indicator light on the button will glow when the system is on. The steering wheel will take a few minutes to reach its warmest temperature. ...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 114 gearshift lever see "starting and operating instructions" for additional infor- mation on the gearshift lever . Tow/haul button press and release the button to turn the tow/haul mode on or off. See "tow/haul mode" under "trailer towing" in section 3. To turn gr...

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    115 . . . – section 1 ■ multifunction lever turn signal to signal a turn, move the lever all the way up (right) or down (left). When the turn is over, the lever will return automatically. To signal a lane change, press the lever for less than one second and the turn signal will automatically flash t...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 116 high-low beam control when the headlights are turned on and the lever is in the center position, the headlights are set to low beams. To change the lights from low beams to high beams, push the lever toward the front of the vehicle. To change the lights back to...

  • Page 117

    117 . . . – section 1 for more cycles, hold the band in this position. For steady wiper cycles, rotate the band upward to one of the two highest positions, depending on the wiper speed you want. In light rain or snow, you can use the delay feature. Turn the band to one of the delay settings to choos...

  • Page 118

    Instrumentation and controls . . . 118 the mist and washer features operate as normal. They are not affected by the rain sensitive wipers feature. If the automatic headlight system is on, the exterior lights will automatically come on when the windshield wipers have operated for eight cycles. If it ...

  • Page 119

    119 . . . – section 1 heated washer fluid the switch is located in the instrument panel switchbank below the heating and air condi- tioning system. For information on this switchbank, see "instrument panel switchbank" earlier in this section. The ignition has to be on for this feature to work. Push ...

  • Page 120

    Instrumentation and controls . . . 120 rear wiper/washer the switch near the end of the multifunction lever activates the rear wiper/washer. To turn the rear wiper on, slide the lever to . For a delayed wiper cycle, slide the switch to . To spray washer fluid on the rear window, press the button loc...

  • Page 121

    121 . . . – section 1 ■ cruise control with cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more with- out keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. The control buttons are located on the steering wheel. When the cruise control is set, the cruise control light on the instrume...

  • Page 122

    Instrumentation and controls . . . 122 3. Press the set button and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The cruise control light on the instrument cluster should turn on. Caution don't leave your cruise control switch on when you're not using it. To get out of cruise control to t...

  • Page 123

    123 . . . – section 1 to go back to your set speed if you have temporarily turned off cruise control without erasing the set speed memory, do the following to re-engage cruise control: • once you're going about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, press the plus (+) button for a moment. You'll go right back up...

  • Page 124

    Instrumentation and controls . . . 124 • press and hold the plus (+) button. You can hold it there while you accelerate to the new speed. When the vehicle has reached the chosen speed, release the button. The vehicle will now maintain the higher speed. • tapping the switch will increase your vehicle...

  • Page 125

    125 . . . – section 1 using cruise control on hills how well the cruise control system will work on hills depends on several factors: • vehicle speed • vehicle load • steepness of the hill when going up steep hills, you may need to use the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhil...

  • Page 126

    Instrumentation and controls . . . 126 if the automatic dimming feature on the inside day/night mirror is turned on, the driver's side mirror automatically dims to minimize glare and improve rearview visibility. When the glare decreases, the mirror returns to its normal state. See "automatic inside ...

  • Page 127

    127 . . . – section 1 do not fold or unfold the mirrors manually. Otherwise, the mirrors may become disengaged. A disengaged mirror may shake or flutter at normal driving speeds and may not stay in position. If a mirror ever becomes disengaged, it will need to be reset. To reset a mirror, fold and u...

  • Page 128

    Instrumentation and controls . . . 128 automatic inside day/night mirror the mirror pivots so that you can adjust it up and down or side to side. Your vehicle is equipped with the fully automatic inside rearview mirror which has an on/off button at the base of the mirror. The system comes on automat...

  • Page 129

    129 . . . – section 1 ■ windows caution leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They could be overcome by extreme heat and could suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a ...

  • Page 130

    Instrumentation and controls . . . 130 power windows power window switches on the driver's door control each of the windows when the ignition is in the on or acc (accessory) position or when retained accessory power is active. Each passenger door has a control switch for its own window. To lower the...

  • Page 131

    131 . . . – section 1 express up and down feature the driver's and front passenger's window switches have an express up and down feature. The window can be opened a small amount by tapping the front part of the switch lightly. When the switch is pressed all the way down and then released, the window...

  • Page 132

    Instrumentation and controls . . . 132 anti-pinch window override mode caution lifting and holding the power window control will override the anti-pinch feature. If this happens, a power window will not stop if something gets in the way. You or others could be injured, and your window could be damag...

  • Page 133

    133 . . . – section 1 the indicator light in the button will glow when the lock-out feature is activated. You can control the passenger windows with the switches on the driver’s door while this feature is activated. Programming the power windows if electrical power to the windows is interrupted, you...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 134 ■ doors caution unlocked doors can be dangerous. • passengers - especially children - can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle if the doors are left unlocked. When a door is locked, the handle won’t open it. • young children who get into unloc...

  • Page 135

    135 . . . – section 1 power door locks the front power door lock controls lock and unlock all the doors. Press to lock all the doors and the liftgate. Press to unlock all the doors and the liftgate. From the outside, use your key to lock or unlock the driver's door. Note that there is no lock cylind...

  • Page 136

    Instrumentation and controls . . . 136 delayed locking if you press the power door lock switch while a door or the liftgate is open, you will hear three chimes, indicating that this feature is active. The doors will not lock. Five seconds after the last door is closed, all the doors will lock. Any d...

  • Page 137

    137 . . . – section 1 rear door security lock the rear doors are equipped with locks that help prevent passengers, especially children, from opening the rear doors from inside. The locks are located on the edge of each rear door. You must open the rear doors to access the locks. When the security lo...

  • Page 138

    Instrumentation and controls . . . 138 power running boards (if equipped) power running boards automati- cally extend outward from the vehicle to make entering and exiting the vehicle easier. When a door is opened, the running board for that side of the vehicle will extend. When the door is closed, ...

  • Page 139

    139 . . . – section 1 caution (continued) make sure that the air outlets on or under the instrument panel are fully open. Disable the power feature for the liftgate. See "power liftgate" for more information. The rear access open message will appear in the driver informa- tion center when the liftga...

  • Page 140

    Instrumentation and controls . . . 140 to open the entire liftgate, lift the handle . Press the pushbutton on the liftgate to open the liftglass or press the liftglass release button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Both the liftgate and liftglass have an electric latch. If a low voltage con...

  • Page 141

    141 . . . – section 1 power liftgate caution you or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure the path is clear before opening or closing the power liftgate. Notice make sure that there are no overhead obstructions (such as a garage door) in the way of the liftga...

  • Page 142

    Instrumentation and controls . . . 142 • press the top of the power liftgate button located in the overhead console. If you press the top of the button again while the liftgate is in motion, the liftgate will reverse direction. - note: this feature will not work when the theft deterrent system is ar...

  • Page 143

    143 . . . – section 1 to disable the power liftgate, press the bottom of the power liftgate button located on the overhead console. Do not drive with the liftgate open, if possible. If you must drive with the liftgate open, disable the power feature for the liftgate. If the power liftgate is disable...

  • Page 144

    Instrumentation and controls . . . 144 the following message will appear in the driver information center display: • rear access open see "driver information center messages" earlier in this section for more information. To restore the power liftgate function: 1. Remove the obstruction. 2. Fully ope...

  • Page 145

    145 . . . – section 1 rear area storage your vehicle may be equipped with a storage compartment located in the driver's side trim panel of the rear cargo area. To open the storage compart- ment, rotate the knobs and open the lid. Jack and spare tire removal the jack is located in the rear area of yo...

  • Page 146

    Instrumentation and controls . . . 146 vanity mirrors there are vanity mirrors located on the sun visors. The lights around the mirror will come on when you lift the cover, and they will go off when you close the cover. Sunroof (if equipped) notice make sure not to leave the sunroof open for long pe...

  • Page 147

    147 . . . – section 1 manual operation press and hold the back of the sunroof switch to open the sunroof to a desired position. Release the switch when the sunroof reaches the desired position. The system has a feature which automatically opens the sunroof to a preset comfort position. Use this posi...

  • Page 148

    Instrumentation and controls . . . 148 to activate the express close mode to fully close the sunroof, press the front of the switch all the way down to the second position and release it. The ignition must be on for the express close feature to work. If you want to stop the roof in a partially open ...

  • Page 149

    149 . . . – section 1 anti-pinch feature if a head, hand or another object is in the way of the sunroof as it is closing from the retracted position, the glass panel will stop, open half-way, and the air deflector will raise fully. Once the obstruction is removed, the glass panel can be closed. Lugg...

  • Page 150

    Instrumentation and controls . . . 150 do not overload the vehicle. See "vehicle loading" in section 3. Here are some things to keep in mind: • when loading things on the roof of the vehicle, take care not to block or damage the center high-mounted stoplight. • if small heavy objects are to be loade...

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    151 . . . – section 1 ■ storage your vehicle has many storage compartments. Center console the console between the front seats opens into a storage area. The console has upper and lower storage areas. To open the storage area, lift the latch and swing the compartment lid open. There may be a power o...

  • Page 152

    Instrumentation and controls . . . 152 cupholders there is a dual-cupholder located behind a panel at the front of the center console. Press on the panel to open or close the cupholder. The front cupholder may be removed for easy cleaning by pushing down and then back on the cupholder. There is also...

  • Page 153

    153 . . . – section 1 • to activate the heating function, press the button located next to the cupholder. When the heating function is on, the heat symbol on the button will be red. Press the button again to turn this feature off. Use only non-insulated containers. Insulated containers will not work...

  • Page 154

    Instrumentation and controls . . . 154 caution do not hold the cigarette light- er in with your hand while it is heating. If you do, it could damage the heater element and the mechanism which allows the lighter to pop out. It can also blow the fuse. ■ retained accessory power your vehicle has retain...

  • Page 155

    155 . . . – section 1 ■ ultrasonic rear parking assist notice if the rear bumper is damaged, the parking assist system may not work properly. Caution use care when parking your vehicle. Always check for people, other vehicles and obstructions. Also check for blind spots. The system is only able to d...

  • Page 156

    Instrumentation and controls . . . 156 in order for a rear sensor to detect an object behind of the vehicle, the object must within 2.5 m (8 ft) of the rear bumper. The system uses a combination of the display lights and chimes to warn you as the rear of the vehicle approaches an object. The system'...

  • Page 157

    157 . . . – section 1 warning (lights and chimes) distance • one amber light 1.0 m (3 ft) to 2.5 m (8 ft) • two amber lights 0.6 m (2 ft) to 1.0 m (3 ft) • two amber lights & one red light • continuous chime for five seconds 0.3 m (1 ft) to 0.6 m (2 ft) • two flashing amber lights & one flashing red...

  • Page 158

    Instrumentation and controls . . . 158 problems with the parking assist system if a temporary condition exists that prevents the system from turning on automatically, the red light in the rear display will come on when you shift to r (reverse). The following message will appear in the driver informa...

  • Page 159

    159 . . . – section 1 see the following under "driver information center" earlier in this section for more information: • driver information center messages - service parking assist ■ electric power management this system monitors the temperature and charge status of the vehicle’s battery and automa...

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    Instrumentation and controls . . . 160 ■ memory feature this feature allows two different drivers (driver number 1 or driver number 2 ) to store and recall their own driver's seat positions (including recliner and lumbar adjustment), outside mirror positions, steering wheel and adjustable pedal posi...

  • Page 161

    161 . . . – section 1 resetting the memory feature if anything obstructs the seat or adjustable pedals while they are moving to their stored memory positions, the seat and pedals may stop working. You may have to reset the memory feature. To reset the memory feature, do the following: 1. Remove the ...

  • Page 162

    Instrumentation and controls . . . 162 exiting the vehicle: to make it easy to get in and out of the vehicle, you can use the exit button. When you press the exit button with the transmission in p (park), the seat and/or steering column will move to the exit position. You will hear one beep. You can...

  • Page 163

    Section 2 - seats and restraints 163 . . . Seat controls .................................................164 power seat controls ....................................164 heated front seats.......................................166 heated and cooled front seats ...................167 heated second ro...

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    Seats and restraints . . . 164 ■ seat controls power seat controls the power seat controls are located on the outboard sides of the front seats. The front part of the switch makes the front of the seat go up and down. The rear part of the switch makes the rear of the seat go up or down. Move the ent...

  • Page 165

    165 . . . – – section 2 caution sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your seatbelts can't do their job when the seatback is excessively reclined. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback in the upright po...

  • Page 166

    Seats and restraints . . . 166 heated front seats the engine must be running in order for the heated seat feature to work. The control buttons for the heated front seats are on the climate control panel. • press if you would like the system to heat only the seatback. A symbol will appear on the disp...

  • Page 167

    167 . . . – – section 2 heated and cooled front seats (if equipped) your vehicle may be equipped with the optional heated and cooled front seats. The control buttons for the heated and cooled seats are on the climate control panel. Cooled seats press to turn the cooled seat feature on and off, and t...

  • Page 168

    Seats and restraints . . . 168 an indicator light will glow to show the selected setting. • 3 lights (high heat) • 2 lights (medium heat) • 1 light (low heat) press the button again to turn it off. This feature will turn off automati- cally when the vehicle is turned off. Heated second row seats the...

  • Page 169

    169 . . . – – section 2 head restraints the front head restraints are adjustable. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. The top of the restraint should be closest to the top of your head. The head restraints lock into place when raised. To release or lower the restraint, press the button located a...

  • Page 170

    Seats and restraints . . . 170 caution if a head restraint is not installed on the seatback, adjusted properly or stored in the vehicle properly, it could cause serious head and neck injuries during a collision. Make sure the head restraint is installed on the seatback and properly adjusted before d...

  • Page 171

    171 . . . – – section 2 manual reclining control (bucket seats only) to recline the seatback, lean forward to remove your weight from the seatback and pull the lever all the way up. Then, lean back and push against the seatback to position it as desired. Release the lever to lock the seatback in pla...

  • Page 172

    Seats and restraints . . . 172 folding second row seats second row seats can be folded down for additional cargo space. Before folding the seat, always make sure that there is nothing under or in front of the seat. Manual fold and tumble seat (if equipped) if equipped with this feature, the seat rel...

  • Page 173

    173 . . . – – section 2 power fold and tumble seat (if equipped) if equipped with this feature, the seat release controls are located on the overhead console. The release button only works when the transmission is in p (park). 1. Clear all items off the seat. Caution do not press the seat release bu...

  • Page 174

    Seats and restraints . . . 174 unfolding the seat to unfold the rear seat, pull the seat unit down until it locks into place. The seatback cannot be raised to the upright position unless the seat is secured to the floor. To raise the seatback, lift it up and push it until it locks into place. Push a...

  • Page 175

    175 . . . – – section 2 manual easy entry/exit seat (if equipped) to enter the third row seat: • fold and tumble the seat. See the following, earlier in this section, for more information: • folding second row seats - manual fold and tumble seat (if equipped) to exit the third row seat: 1. Lift the ...

  • Page 176

    Seats and restraints . . . 176 caution never allow passengers to use a third row seating position while the second row seat is folded forward. People in the vehicle could be injured. Make sure that the seat, when returned to its original position, is securely locked in place. 4. Push and pull on the...

  • Page 177

    177 . . . – – section 2 power easy entry/exit seat (if equipped) to enter or exit the third row seat: press the seat release control, located on the panel behind the rear door, to fold and tumble the second row seat. This feature works only when the vehicle is in p (park). 1. Press the button once t...

  • Page 178

    Seats and restraints . . . 178 caution never allow passengers to use a third row seating position while the second row seat is folded forward. People in the vehicle could be injured. Make sure that the seat, when returned to its original position, is securely locked in place. 3. Push and pull on the...

  • Page 179

    179 . . . – – section 2 third row seat your vehicle is equipped with a third row seat. The rear seatback can be folded down. The seat can also be folded forward or removed to provide extra storage space. For easier access to the third row seat, see "easy entry/exit seat" under "second row seats" ear...

  • Page 180

    Seats and restraints . . . 180 unfolding the seatback in order to return the seatback to the passenger position, open the liftgate. To raise the seatback, lift it up and push it until it locks into place. Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked into place. Caution if the seatback is...

  • Page 181

    181 . . . – – section 2 4. From the rear of the vehicle, unlatch the rear of the seat from the floor by pulling up on the lever. The lever is located on the rear of the seat, next to the handle. 5. Lift the rear of the seat unit and fold it forward until it locks in the stowage position. 6. Push and...

  • Page 182

    Seats and restraints . . . 182 6. Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked into place. 7. Make sure the head restraint is installed on the seatback and properly adjusted before driving. See "head restraints" earlier in this section for more information. Removable rear seat to remove ...

  • Page 183

    183 . . . – – section 2 to install the seat: 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Slide the front outboard seat wheels into the track on the floor. 3. Roll the seat into position and lock it into place. The front latches should lock into place. If the latches do not lock, try tilting the rear of the seat upward...

  • Page 184

    Seats and restraints . . . 184 ■ safety belts caution do not let anyone ride where they cannot wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you are not wearing a safety belt, you can be seriously injured or killed. In a crash, a vehicle occupant who is not restrained properly could become ...

  • Page 185

    185 . . . – – section 2 caution (continued) do not allow anyone to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. The safety belt information includ- ed here is intended for vehicle occupants of adult size and for older children who have outgrown booster seats. Old...

  • Page 186

    Seats and restraints . . . 186 lap/shoulder belt all seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder belts. The lap/shoulder belt should be worn properly, as described below. To fasten the belt: 1. Adjust the seat and sit up straight. 2. Pick up the latch plate. 3. Pull the belt across you. Do not ...

  • Page 187

    187 . . . – – section 2 5. If your seating position is equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, adjust the shoulder belt height. See "shoulder belt height adjuster" later in this section. 6. Pull on the shoulder section to adjust the lap fit. For smaller occupants, you may need to pull the sti...

  • Page 188

    Seats and restraints . . . 188 the lap/shoulder belt should be worn as shown above. Caution wear your belt fitted closely against the body. Do not wear your shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. Make sure the belt is not twisted across your body, and never secure a safety belt over an ar...

  • Page 189

    189 . . . – – section 2 shoulder belt height adjuster caution maladjustment of the safety belt height could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. Your vehicle is equipped with shoulder belt height adjusters. This adjusts the height of the front shoulder belt. You should adjust it s...

  • Page 190

    Seats and restraints . . . 190 to install the comfort guide: 1. Remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior body or from its storage pocket on the side of the seatback. 2. Place the guide over the belt, inserting the belt edges into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure the belt is not twist...

  • Page 191

    191 . . . – – section 2 caution the shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. Wearing a safety belt improperly could cause serious injury. To remove the comfort guide: 1. Squeeze the belt edges together and ...

  • Page 192

    Seats and restraints . . . 192 your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners for the driver and front passenger. Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners were activated in a collision, they will need to be replaced. If the air bag light stays on or comes on while you are driving,...

  • Page 193

    193 . . . – – section 2 safety belt reminder light the safety belt reminder light is located in the instrument cluster. When you start your engine, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind you to fasten your safety belts. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seco...

  • Page 194

    Seats and restraints . . . 194 ■ supplemental restraints caution a crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. Have the restraint systems inspected after a colli...

  • Page 195

    195 . . . – – section 2 vehicles equipped with dual-stage air bags have a seat position sensor for the driver's seat which aids in determining whether the driver's air bag should inflate at reduced or full deployment. Vehicles equipped with dual-stage air bags also have electronic frontal sensors wh...

  • Page 196

    Seats and restraints . . . 196 if battery power is available, the doors may automatically unlock and the interior lights will come on when an air bag inflates. The hazard warning flashers will also turn on when an air bag inflates. You can lock the doors, turn the interior lights off and turn the ha...

  • Page 197

    197 . . . – – section 2 caution if you are too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position in case an air bag inflates in a collision. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still able to maintain control of the vehicle. Accident ...

  • Page 198

    Seats and restraints . . . 198 caution (continued) it is therefore recommended that child restraints be secured in a rear seat position even if the front passenger's air bag is turned off. In fact, because the risk to a rear-facing child is so great if the air bag deploys, there is a label on your v...

  • Page 199

    199 . . . – – section 2 changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the air bag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail air bag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensors, rollover sens...

  • Page 200

    Seats and restraints . . . 200 in many severe crashes, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the inflation of the right front passenger air bag. The air bag only inflates once. It must be replaced after a collision. Let only qualified techn...

  • Page 201

    201 . . . – – section 2 caution for up to ten seconds after the ignition is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during improper service. If you are too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you. Avoid yellow connectors. Be sure that you or the ...

  • Page 202

    Seats and restraints . . . 202 when you start the vehicle, the system will perform a self-check. The air bag "on" and "off" indicators will appear briefly in the passenger sensing system status bar (located on the overhead console). When the system self-check is complete, one of the indicators will ...

  • Page 203

    203 . . . – – section 2 when the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, the front passenger's air bag will be activated and the "on" indicator will appear in the passenger sensing system status bar. See the following, later in this section, for more i...

  • Page 204

    Seats and restraints . . . 204 system operation with a child restraint accident statistics show that children are safer if they are properly restrained in a child restraint system secured in the rear seat. It is therefore recommended that children in child restraints and older children who are large...

  • Page 205

    205 . . . – – section 2 caution (continued) it is therefore recommended that child restraints be secured in a rear seat position even if the front passenger's air bag is turned off. When the vehicle is started with a child restraint installed in the front passenger seat, the "off" indicator should a...

  • Page 206

    Seats and restraints . . . 206 caution if the "on" indicator still appears, secure the restraint in a rear seat position and have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. See "child restraints" later in this section. System operation with adult passengers when the system senses that a person of ad...

  • Page 207

    207 . . . – – section 2 move the seatback to the upright position. Make sure the passenger sits in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion with his/her legs comfortably extended. Restart the vehicle. This should allow the system to detect the person and enable the passenger’s air bag. It m...

  • Page 208

    Seats and restraints . . . 208 caution if the air bag light stays on or comes on while you are driving, there may be a problem with this system. Have the vehicle serviced right away. See "air bag light" in section 1 for more information. See "system operation with a child restraint" earlier in this ...

  • Page 209

    209 . . . – – section 2 caution an unsecured child restraint may be tossed about the vehicle in a collision or sudden stop. You or your passengers could be injured. Secure the child restraint properly even if a child is not using the restraint. For most types of child restraints, there are several d...

  • Page 210

    Seats and restraints . . . 210 caution infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing child seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest parts of an infant’s body, the back and shoulders. ...

  • Page 211

    211 . . . – – section 2 caution if a child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle, the restraint will not be able to protect a child sitting there. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Before installing a child restraint in the front passenger position, remove any ad...

  • Page 212

    Seats and restraints . . . 212 caution a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seating position could be seriously injured or killed if the passenger's air bag inflates. This is because the back of the restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. Caution (continued...

  • Page 213

    213 . . . – – section 2 caution when the vehicle is started with a child restraint installed in the front passenger seat, the "off" indicator should appear in the passenger sensing system status bar (located on the overhead console) after the system has completed its self-check. If the "on" indicato...

  • Page 214

    Seats and restraints . . . 214 1*: second row split bench seat - isofix anchors located on the right outboard and center seating positions. 2*: second row bucket seats - isofix anchors located on the left and right outboard seating positions. †: suitable for isofix "universal" category forward-facin...

  • Page 215

    215 . . . – – section 2 older children older children who have outgrown booster seats should sit in a rear seat, restrained by a properly fastened safety belt. The child restraint manufacturer's instructions should state the weight and height limitations for the particular restraint. To determine wh...

  • Page 216

    Seats and restraints . . . 216 • does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips, touching the thighs? If you answered "yes" to this question, proceed to the next question. If you answered "no" to this question, the child should continue to use a booster seat. • can the proper safety belt fit be main...

  • Page 217

    217 . . . – – section 2 anchors for child restraints with lower attaching points and top strap this system is designed to make installation of child restraints easier. Use this system instead of the vehicle’s safety belts to secure a child restraint. With this feature you will have anchors for the s...

  • Page 218

    Seats and restraints . . . 218 see "child restraints" earlier in this section. Also, see "securing a child restraint with lower attaching points and top strap" later in this section. Top strap a child restraint may have a single or a dual top strap. A single attachment at the end of the top strap co...

  • Page 219

    219 . . . – – section 2 the top strap anchor brackets are located at the rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the second row. There is also a top strap anchor bracket at the rear of the seat cushion for the third row seat which can be used to anchor a child restraint in either the l...

  • Page 220

    Seats and restraints . . . 220 caution each bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a collision. A child or others may be injured. To prevent injury to people and dam...

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    221 . . . – – section 2 • if the seat has a fixed, non-removable head restraint or head rest and the child restraint has a single top strap, route the top strap over the head restraint or head rest. • if the seat has a fixed, non-removable head restraint or head rest and the child restraint has a du...

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    Seats and restraints . . . 222 securing a child restraint with lower attaching points and top strap caution do not leave children unattend- ed in the vehicle. Children left unattended could play with the safety belts. The belt could become wrapped around the child’s neck and continue to tighten. The...

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    223 . . . – – section 2 caution each top strap anchor or set of attaching points is designed to hold only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor or attaching point could cause the anchor or attaching point to come loose or even break during a collision. A chi...

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    Section 3 - starting and operating instructions 225 . . . New vehicle break-in period .........................227 keys ................................................................227 pass-key ® iii plus electronic immobilizer system ....................................228 theft deterrent system...

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    . . . 226 section 3 - starting and operating instructions traction ..........................................................265 stabilitrak ® system ......................................265 locking rear axle ........................................266 steering ........................................

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    227 . . . – – – section 3 ■ new vehicle break-in period notice your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in", however it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: • keep your speed at 90 km/h (55 mph) or less for the first 800 km (500 miles). • don't drive at a constant...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 228 the vehicle comes with two identical double-sided keys which are used for the ignition and all the locks. If you lose your keys, contact your dealer to obtain new ones. Any new key must be programmed before it will start your vehicle. See the following, ...

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    229 . . . – – – section 3 see the following under "driver information center messages" in section 1 for more information: • service theft deterrent system turn the ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. You may al...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 230 you can program up to ten additional keys with the two original keys present. To program an additional key: 1. Verify that the new key has stamped on it. 2. Start the engine using the previously programmed master key. If the engine does not start, see yo...

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    231 . . . – – – section 3 3. Close all doors. The security system light will turn off after about 30 seconds. When the light turns off, the system is armed. The system will not arm if you lock the doors with a key or the manual lock lever. To disarm the system, unlock the vehicle using the remote ke...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 232 ■ remote keyless entry modifications made to this system by anyone other than an authorized service facility may void authorization to use the system. This option allows you to lock or unlock your doors from up to 20 m (65 feet) away. The keyless entry t...

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    233 . . . – – – section 3 pressing the unlock button on the keyless entry transmitter also disarms the theft deterrent system. See "theft deterrent system" earlier in this section for information. Note: button is not operable on your vehicle. Vehicle locator/panic alarm press and release to locate y...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 234 remote liftglass release press and hold to open the liftglass. If the rear wiper is active when you press , the rear wiper will move to the "parked" position and the liftglass will release. Transmitter range at times you may notice a decrease in the rang...

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    235 . . . – – – section 3 battery replacement if replace battery in remote key appears in the driver informa- tion center display, you should replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter. See "driver information center messages" in section 1 for more information. To replace the battery: 1. I...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 236 matching transmitters matching transmitters to your vehicle may be necessary if you lose or replace a transmitter. Even if only one transmitter is being replaced, you must rematch all of your transmitters at the same time. Up to eight transmitters can be...

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    237 . . . – – – section 3 with the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to four positions: 1. Lock : the only position in which you can remove the key. This locks your ignition and transmission. The transmission must be in p (park) to turn the ignition switch to lock . If the driver's...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 238 notice operating features such as the radio with the key in the "accessory" or "on" positions for extended periods may drain the battery and prevent the vehicle from starting. Do not operate the vehicle in the "accessory" or "on" positions for a long per...

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    239 . . . – – – section 3 ■ starting instructions notice your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. See your dealer before adding electrical equipment. Any resulting damage would not ...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 240 computer controlled cranking system this feature helps start the engine and protects components. Once cranking is initiated, the engine will continue to crank for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, ...

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    241 . . . – – – section 3 cold weather starting when starting the engine in very cold weather (below -18°c) (0°f), turn the ignition key to start and hold it there for up to 15 seconds. Let go of the key when the engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your batte...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 242 ■ adjustable accelerator and brake pedals the control is located on the instrument panel, below the climate control system. Press the right arrow to move the pedals closer to you or press the left arrow to return the pedals toward the standard positions....

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    243 . . . – – – section 3 to use the block heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Unwrap the electrical cord and plug it in. It uses a normal, house voltage. Caution plug the cord into a properly grounded outlet. You can use a heavy-duty extension cord (rated for at least 15 amps) connected to a properl...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 244 caution do not shift out of p (park) or n (neutral) with the engine racing. You could lose control of the vehicle and you or others may be injured. Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is racing is dangerous. Keep your foot on the brake pedal and ...

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    245 . . . – – – section 3 there are several different shift positions for your gear lever. P (park) this locks your rear wheels. Use this position to park the vehicle and when starting the engine. Apply the regular brakes fully before you shift out of p (park). See "shift lock control system" later ...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 246 caution when you leave your vehicle, be sure the shift lever is fully in p (park) and the parking brake is firmly applied. Don't try to shift to p (park) if your vehicle is moving. R (reverse) use this to back up. At low vehicle speeds you can use r (rev...

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    247 . . . – – – section 3 d (drive) use this position for normal driving in most street and highway situations. If you need more power and are: • going less than about 55 km/h (35 mph), push your accelera- tor pedal about halfway down. • going more than about 55 km/h (35 mph), push the accelerator a...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 248 2. Press the plus or minus button to select a higher or lower gear range to best suit your current driving conditions. This is helpful when you need to control the engine and vehicle speed while driving downhill. The driver information center display wil...

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    249 . . . – – – section 3 grade braking and cruise grade braking this feature is designed to assist you when driving on a downhill grade. Grade braking maintains the vehicle's speed by automatically implementing a shift schedule that uses the engine and the transmission to slow the vehicle. Grade br...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 250 shift lock control system your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. With the engine running, you have to fully apply the regular brakes before you can shift out of p (park). See "vehicle parking" later in this section for more...

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    251 . . . – – – section 3 many of the same design features that help make your vehicle responsive on paved roads during poor weather conditions (features like the locking rear axle and all-wheel drive) help make it much better suited for off-road use than a conventional passenger car. Its higher gro...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 252 off-road driving involves some new skills. And that’s why it’s very important that you read this guide. You’ll find many driving tips and suggestions. These will help make your off-road driving safer and more enjoyable. If you think you will need extra g...

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    253 . . . – – – section 3 before you go off-roading there are some things to do before you go out. Be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Check to make sure all underbody shields (if so equipped) are properly attached. Is there enough fuel? Is the spare tire fully inflated?...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 254 you'll find other important information in this manual. See "vehicle loading", "luggage carrier" and "tires". Environmental concerns off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmental concerns. General...

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    255 . . . – – – section 3 traveling to remote areas it makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your route. You are much less likely to get bad surprises. Get accurate maps of trails and terrain. Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads. It’...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 256 caution when you’re driving off-road, bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position. This could cause you to lose control and crash. So, whether you’re driving on or off the road, you and your passengers should wear safety ...

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    257 . . . – – – section 3 approaching a hill when you approach a hill, you need to decide if it’s one of those hills that’s just too steep to climb, descend or cross. Steepness can be hard to judge. On a very small hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant incline with only a small change i...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 258 driving uphill once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you need to take some special steps. • use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel. • get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain your speed. Don’t use more power than y...

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    259 . . . – – – section 3 driving downhill when off-roading takes you downhill, you’ll want to consider a number of things: • how steep is the downhill slope? Will i be able to maintain vehicle control? • what’s the surface like? Smooth? Rough? Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? Gravel? • are there hidden ...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 260 when you drive across an incline, however, the much more narrow track width (the distance between the left and right wheels) may not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over. Also, driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheel...

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    261 . . . – – – section 3 driving in mud, sand, snow or ice when you drive in mud, snow, ice or sand, your wheels won’t get good traction. You can’t accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you’ll need longer braking distances. It’s best to use a low gear when you’re in mud - the deeper...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 262 driving in water heavy rain can mean flash flood- ing, and flood waters demand extreme caution. Find out how deep the water is before you drive through it. If it’s deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles or exhaust pipe, don’t drive through it. Also,...

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    263 . . . – – – section 3 shifting into p (park) caution if you do not park your vehicle properly, it can roll. If you leave the engine running, it could move quickly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle does not move, follow the steps below. In order to shift into p (park), do th...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 264 if you cannot shift out of p (park), ease pressure on the shift lever. 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. Push the shift lever all the way into p (park). 3. Try to shift out of p (park), into the gear you want. If the problem persists, see your dealer...

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    265 . . . – – – section 3 rear vision camera this feature is designed to assist the driver when the vehicle is shifted into r (reverse). For information on how to use this system, see the separate navigation system manual. ■ traction there are three systems that control the vehicle: steering, brakes...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 266 locking rear axle the locking rear axle can give added traction on snow, ice, etc. Normally, the locking axle unit works like a standard axle. However, when either drive wheel is on a slippery surface and the opposite wheel has better traction, the locki...

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    267 . . . – – – section 3 disc brake wear indicators your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new ones are needed. Some conditions or climates may cause disc brakes to squeal when th...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 268 brake adjustment every time you apply the brakes to stop, your disc brakes adjust themselves for wear. Brake pedal travel see your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be ...

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    269 . . . – – – section 3 parking brake the parking brake pedal is located to the left of the driver's left foot. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and then push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system w...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 270 brake assist your vehicle is equipped with a brake assist feature. During a hard brake application, the system automatically delivers extra braking pressure to the wheels and activates the antilock brake system. You may feel some vibration or hear a nois...

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    271 . . . – – – section 3 magnetic ride control your vehicle may be equipped with this feature. Each corner of the vehicle is continuously adjusted to an appropriate damping level based on vehicle speed, wheel-to-body position, steering position and the vehicle's lift/dive characteristics. This syst...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 272 ■ vehicle loading caution things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle and try to spread the weight evenly. Never stack things inside the vehicle any...

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    273 . . . – – – section 3 tire and loading information label this label shows the proper size and recommended inflation pressures for your vehicle’s tires. See "tires" in section 4 for more information. The tire information label is on the rear pillar of the driver's door frame. It also tells how ma...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 274 maximum front and rear axle weights the label also shows the maximum weight that the front axle can carry (the front gross axle weight rating) and the maximum weight that the rear axle can carry (the rear gross axle weight rating). The weight of the carg...

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    275 . . . – – – section 3 caution if you have a rear-most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide (co) could come into your vehicle. You can't see or smell co. It can cause unconsciousness or death. To maximize your safety when towing a trailer: • have your exhaust syst...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 276 if you do decide to pull a trailer, here are some important points: • the gross axle weight ratings and the gross vehicle weight rating must not be exceeded. Trailer tongue weight must be included in the total vehicle weight. See "vehicle loading" earlie...

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    277 . . . – – – section 3 • when towing a trailer with an automatic transmission, operate your vehicle in d (drive). You may want to shift into a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often. • you should not park vehicles with trailers on a grade (hill). However, if you must park on a grade, hav...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 278 tow/haul mode use this feature when pulling a heavy trailer. It helps by reducing the frequency of shifts and the need to change throttle position and by providing the same shift feel as when the vehicle is not loaded. Using tow/haul mode will also incre...

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    279 . . . – – – section 3 if you operate the vehicle in the tow/haul mode when you are not pulling a trailer or when lightly loaded, you may experience reduced fuel economy and poor engine and transmission performance. Only use the tow/haul mode when pulling a trailer or hauling a large or heavy loa...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 280 hitch cover (if equipped) your vehicle may be equipped with this feature. To remove the cover, do the following: 1. Rotate the two fasteners, located at the bottom of the cover, counterclockwise 90°. 2. Lift the lower edge of the cover upward to about a ...

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    281 . . . – – – section 3 safety chains you should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 282 parking on hills caution when towing a trailer, avoid parking your vehicle on a hill. If something were to go wrong, your rig could start to move. People could be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer could be damaged. You should not park vehicle...

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    283 . . . – – – section 3 wiring harness heavy-duty trailer wiring package the harness has twelve blunt cut wires bundled together and located behind the rear bumper. The trailering harness contains the following trailer circuits: • light blue: trailer stoplight • yellow: left turn signal • brown: l...

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    Starting and operating instructions . . . 284 electric brake control wiring provisions the wiring provisions are for the electric trailer brake controller and include blunt cut wires located in the instrument panel. The controller should be installed by your dealer. The harness contains the followin...

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    285 . . . – – – section 3 ■ recreational vehicle towing if you decide to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for use at your destination, be sure to use the proper towing equipment. Follow all instructions that come with the towing equipment. The two most common methods for recreational vehicle ...

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    Section 4 - service and maintenance 287 . . . Maintenance guidelines ................................288 doing your own service work .....................288 accessories and modifications ......................289 fuel ................................................................289 ethanol (e-85...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 288 ■ maintenance guidelines the required maintenance intervals vary considerably between climates, geographical locations, terrain and driving conditions. The export-specific maintenance schedule booklet provided with your vehicle shows the intervals required for the v...

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    289 . . . – – – – section 4 if doing some of your own service work, use the proper service manual. ■ accessories and modifications adding accessories to your vehicle can affect your vehicle's perfor- mance and safety. Modifications may cause problems or damage to vehicle systems such as air bags, br...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 290 notice use clean fuel only. Contami- nated fuel may reduce the life of the fuel delivery system and the engine. Fuel containing the octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (mmt) is not recommended. See your dealer for informatio...

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    291 . . . – – – – section 4 use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. You should use a high quality fuel which meets the minimum octane rating recommended. Use gasoline with a posted octane of 95 (research method) or higher. A middle grade gasoline w...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 292 caution some additives are not compat- ible with e-85 fuel and may harm your fuel system. Damage caused by the use of additives may not be covered by your new vehicle warranty. Do not use additives with e-85 fuel. You may use either regular unleaded gasoline or etha...

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    293 . . . – – – – section 4 e-85 fuel offers less energy than gasoline, so you will need to refill your tank more often when using e-85.If you have trouble starting your vehicle while using e-85 fuel, switch to regular gasoline or add gasoline to the ethanol fuel in your fuel tank. When switching be...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 294 filling the tank the cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle. Because your vehicle's fuel system is compatible with ethanol fuel, the fuel cap will be yellow with " e-85 or gasoline " printed on it. Press on the center of the rear edge of the fu...

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    295 . . . – – – – section 4 caution static electricity can ignite gasoline vapor. You can be burned and your vehicle damaged. Before you open the fuel filler cap, touch a metal part on your vehicle to discharge the static electricity in your body. Do not return to your seat while refueling. If you r...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 296 caution • never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. • dispense gasoline only into approved containers. • do not leave the fuel pump unattended while refueling. • keep children away from the fuel pump. • bring the fill nozzle in contact with t...

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    297 . . . – – – – section 4 notice don't spill fuel on the vehicle's exterior surfaces. It can damage your paint. If you do, wash it off as soon as possible. ■ hood release to open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle on the lower left side of the instrument panel. Then push the second...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 298 caution an electric cooling fan can start even if the engine is not running. Be careful around any underhood electric fan. Caution be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine. They could start a fire and you or others could be burned. Bef...

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    299 . . . – – – – section 4 when you open the hood, you'll see: 1. Air cleaner/filter 2. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure cap 3. Remote positive battery terminal 4. Battery 5. Oil fill cap 6. Automatic transmission dipstick 7. Remote negative battery terminal 8. Engine oil dipstick 9. Engine c...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 300 engine oil caution used engine oil contains elements which are unhealthy for your skin and which may cause cancer. Wash hands after handling. See the oil manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal of oil or oil-contaminated products. Caution used oil filters...

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    301 . . . – – – – section 4 checking the fluid level the best time to check the engine oil level is when the oil is warm: 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Stop the engine and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. 3. Remove the dipstick a...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 302 choosing the right oil quality your vehicle requires the use of a special oil meeting gm standard gm4718m. Oil meeting this standard will also have the american petroleum institute starburst symbol on its container. Only use oil that has the american petroleum insti...

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    303 . . . – – – – section 4 choosing the right oil viscosity sae 5w-30 is best for your vehicle. At temperatures below -29°c, an sae 0w-30 oil may also be used to provide easier cold starting and better engine protection. If you are unable to find oil of the recommended viscosity, then consider the ...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 304 engine oil additives do not add anything to your engine oil. Oils of the recommend- ed quality are all you need for good performance and engine protection. Consult your dealer if you think your engine has an oil-related problem. Engine oil change intervals the requi...

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    305 . . . – – – – section 4 after the change engine oil soon message comes on, change the engine oil within the next 1000 km (600 miles). Even if the oil life system does not indicate that an oil change is necessary, the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year. After you change th...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 306 engine coolant caution if your engine overheats, see "engine overheating" in section 5. Continued operation of the overheated engine, even for a short time , may result in a fire and the possibility of personal injury and/or severe vehicle damage. Caution the coolin...

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    307 . . . – – – – section 4 notice do not substitute any liquids for the proper coolant mixture. Otherwise, premature corrosion may result and the engine coolant will require change sooner. Damage caused by the use of any coolant that is not recommended is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. N...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 308 the level should be at or above the full cold mark. Caution steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the cap when the engine and cooling system are hot. If the surge tank is empty, see "engine overheating" in s...

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    309 . . . – – – – section 4 automatic transmission fluid it is not usually necessary to check the transmission fluid in your vehicle. Fluid loss may occur if the transmission is overheated or if there is a transmission leak. If you suspect a small leak, check the fluid level using the procedure desc...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 310 checking the fluid level notice too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Caution when you add fluid to the automatic transmission, make sure not to overfill it. Overfilling will result in leakage on hot engine or exhaust system parts, and might sta...

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    311 . . . – – – – section 4 the fluid temperature ranges required for a cold check or a hot check are listed, following, under the cold check and hot check procedures. If the displayed temperature reading is not within either of the required ranges, allow the vehicle to cool to the cold check proced...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 312 4. Wait for 3 seconds, remove the dipstick again and check the fluid level. Keep the dipstick pointed down to get an accurate reading. Check both sides and read the lower level. 5. Always recheck the fluid level. If inconsistent readings persist, check the transmiss...

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    313 . . . – – – – section 4 hot check procedure perform this fluid check procedure when the transmission tempera- ture is in the range of 71-93°c (160-200°f). The hot check procedure is the most accurate method to check the fluid level. After a cold check, perform a hot check at the first opportunit...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 314 5. Always recheck the fluid level. If inconsistent readings persist, check the transmission breather to be sure it is clean and unclogged. If readings are still inconsistent, see your dealer. If readings are consistent, continue with the procedure. 6. The level shou...

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    315 . . . – – – – section 4 transfer case lubricant check the fluid at the intervals recommended in your mainte- nance schedule. See the "recommended fluids and lubricants" chart later in this section to determine what kind of fluid to use. To check the fluid level: 1. Park the vehicle on a level su...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 316 3. Check the level of the lubricant by removing the plug. - when the differential is cold, add lubricant, if needed, to bring the level up to 3.2 mm (1/8 inch) below the filler plug hole. - when the differential is warm, add lubricant, if needed, to bring the level ...

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    317 . . . – – – – section 4 power steering fluid it is not necessary to regularly check the power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. Fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected. To check the fluid level: 1. ...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 318 brake master cylinder fluid there are two reasons why the brake fluid level in the master cylinder might go down. The first is that the brake fluid level decreases by an acceptable amount during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level ...

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    319 . . . – – – – section 4 the level should be between the min and max marks. If the brake fluid level is low, the brake system warning light will come on. See "brake system warning light" in section 1. If work has just been done on the brake hydraulic system and the fluid level is low, bring it up...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 320 windshield washer fluid use windshield washer solvent such as gm optikleen ® rather than water to prevent freezing and for better cleaning. If the washer fluid reservoir is low on fluid, washer fluid low -- add fluid will appear on the driver information center disp...

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    321 . . . – – – – section 4 battery your vehicle is equipped with a battery that requires no periodic maintenance. When it is time for a new battery, purchase one with same replacement number that is shown on the original battery’s label. • you will never have to add water to the battery. • if your ...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 322 to remove and replace the air filter: 1. Loosen all the screws securing the cover. 2. Lift the cover and remove the air filter. Take care to dislodge as little dirt as possible. 3. Away from the vehicle’s engine compartment, lightly shake the filter to release loose...

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    323 . . . – – – – section 4 ■ recommended fluids and lubricants usage fluid / lubricant engine oil to determine the needed oil quality and viscosity for your vehicle's engine, see "engine oil" earlier in this section. Engine coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only dex-cool ® coo...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 324 body door hinge pins, liftgate hinge and link- age, folding seat and fuel door hinge multi-purpose lubricant, superlube ® (gm part no. 12346241). Outer liftgate handle pivot points multi-purpose lubricant, superlube ® (gm part no. 12346241). Weatherstrip condition- ...

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    325 . . . – – – – section 4 ■ tires your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty, see the warranty booklet included with your vehicle's owner's manual, or see your selling dealer or contact the tire manufactur...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 326 inflation see the tire information label for your vehicle's tire inflation specifications. To determine the location of your vehicle’s tire information label, see "vehicle loading" in section 3. The label gives the correct inflation pressures for your tires when the...

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    327 . . . – – – – section 4 to check and adjust tire pressure: you cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are underinflated. For tire pressure inspection, the use of a quality pocket tire pressure gage is reco...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 328 if the vehicle is equipped with p265/65r18 or p285/45r22 size tires and you will be driving at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or faster, where it is legal, set the cold inflation pressure to 20 kpa (3 psi) above the recommended tire pres- sure shown on the tire inform...

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    329 . . . – – – – section 4 caution rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the ...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 330 tire replacement the rubber in your vehicle’s tires degrades over time, even if the tires are not used. Various factors affect how quickly rubber degrades. Driving speeds, road conditions, temperatures, vehicle loading, and inflation pressure maintenance all affect ...

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    331 . . . – – – – section 4 caution mixing brands, sizes or types of tires on your vehicle (other than the tire brand/size/type originally installed on your vehicle) could cause you to lose control while driving and may also damage the vehicle. Be sure to use the correct brand, size and type tires o...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 332 caution if you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle. Tire chains before using t...

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    333 . . . – – – – section 4 ■ wheels wheel alignment and tire balancing if there is unusual tire wear or if the vehicle pulls one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If the vehicle vibrates when you are driving on a smooth road, the wheels may need to be balanced. Wheel replacement...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 334 caution rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches t...

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    335 . . . – – – – section 4 ■ vehicle identification number this number is the legal identifier for your vehicle. The vehicle identification number appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver's side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside you...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 336 ■ fuses and circuit breakers the wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. If you ever have a probl...

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    337 . . . – – – – section 4 you can remove fuses with a fuse extractor. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted , replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the correct size and rating. Notice do not spill liquids on the vehicle’s elec...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 338 left instrument panel fuse block fuse circuits protected 1 rear seats 2 rear cargo area power outlet 3 steering wheel controls backlight 4 driver door module 5 dome lights; left turn signal 6 left turn signal; stoplight 7 instrument panel back lighting 8 right turn ...

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    339 . . . – – – – section 4 17 interior lights 18 power door lock 1 (unlock func- tion) 19 rear seat entertainment (if equipped) 20 ultrasonic rear parking assist; power liftgate 21 power door lock 1 (lock function) 22 driver information center 23 rear wiper 24 cooled seats (if equipped) 25 driver s...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 340 center instrument panel utility block fuse circuits protected body 2 body wiring connector 2 body 1 body wiring connector 1 body 3 body wiring connector 3 head- liner 3 headliner wiring connector 3 head- liner 2 headliner wiring connector 2 head- liner 1 headliner w...

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    341 . . . – – – – section 4 underhood electrical center name circuits protected 1 right trailer stop/turn signal lights 2 electronic stability suspension con- trol; automatic level control exhaust 3 left trailer turn signal light 4 engine controls 5 engine control module; throttle control 6 not used...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 342 17 air conditioning compressor 18 oxygen sensors 19 transmission controls (ignition) 20 fuel pump 21 fuel system control module 22 horn 23 rear washer 24 fuel injectors; ignition coils (left side) 25 left trailer parking lights 26 left parking lights 27 right parkin...

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    343 . . . – – – – section 4 43 miscellaneous (ignition); cruise control 44 liftgate release 45 air bag system (battery) 46 instrument cluster 47 rear fog lights; trailer turn signal lights 48 auxiliary climate control (ignition) 49 center high-mounted stoplight 50 rear window defogger 51 heated mirr...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 344 70 climate control fan 71 power liftgate module 72 left bussed electrical center 2 relay usage fan hi cooling fan high speed fan lo cooling fan low speed fan cntrl cooling fan control hdlp lo/hid headlight control fog lamp front fog lights a/c cmprsr air conditionin...

  • Page 345

    345 . . . – – – – section 4 ■ bulb replacement see your dealer for any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section. Halogen bulbs caution halogen bulbs contain pressurized gas and may burst if dropped or scratched. You or others may be injured. Follow all instructions on the bulb package. Bac...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 346 2. Remove the screws and pull out the light assembly. Pull the light assembly straight rearward to disengage the pins on the assembly. 3. Press the tab (if equipped) and turn the socket counter- clockwise to remove it. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from th...

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    347 . . . – – – – section 4 ■ replacement bulb specifications see your dealer for any bulb not listed in this section. Backup lights/rear fog lights ......................................................................................................7440 license lights.................................

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    Service and maintenance . . . 348 ■ specifications and capacities component specifications 6.2 l v8 engine type ............................................................................................................................................. V8 vin code .....................................

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    349 . . . – – – – section 4 capacities (approximate) fuel tank....................................................................................................................................98.4 l crankcase (quantity with filter)*†....................................................................

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    Service and maintenance . . . 350 ■ fuel consumption and emissions information fuel consumption urban .........................................................................................................................23.0 l/100 km extra-urban ......................................................

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    351 . . . – – – – section 4 ■ appearance care caution care should be taken to avoid contamination of the safety belt webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water. The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes ...

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    Service and maintenance . . . 352 to wash the wheels on your vehicle, use a clean, soft cloth dampened with water and a mild detergent. Rinse the wheels with clean water and dry them thoroughly. Then, apply wax to the wheels, if desired. Notice do not drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash...

  • Page 353

    Section 5 - problems on the road 353 . . . Jump starting ................................................354 towing ...........................................................358 engine overheating ......................................359 checking and adding coolant.....................362 changing...

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    Problems on the road . . . 354 ■ jump starting if your battery has run down, you may use another vehicle with a 12-volt battery and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. The other vehicle must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. Notice if the other vehicle does not have a 12-vo...

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    355 . . . – – – – – section 5 to jump start your vehicle, follow these steps: notice ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 1. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach. Be sure the vehicles aren't tou...

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    Problems on the road . . . 356 3. Now open the hood and locate the positive (+) and negative (-) battery terminals. Caution fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. Your vehicle has remote positive (+) and negative (-)...

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    357 . . . – – – – – section 5 4. Connect the positive (+) (red) cable to the positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery. Use the remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 5. Don't let the other end touch metal, then connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use the...

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    Problems on the road . . . 358 10. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Replace the red remote positive (+) terminal cover (if equipped). Notice damage to your vehicle may result from electrical shorting if jumper cables are connected or disconnected incorrectly. To pre...

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    359 . . . – – – – – section 5 ■ engine overheating caution steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. The engine coolant temperature gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the pointer reaches the shaded warning area o...

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    Problems on the road . . . 360 if you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam: 1. Turn off your air conditioner and turn the heater on to maximum heat and maximum fan speed. 2. If you're in a traffic jam, shift to n (neutral). 3. Pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. ...

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    361 . . . – – – – – section 5 the level should be at or above the full cold mark. If the coolant level is low, there may be a leak in the cooling system. Caution engine parts may be very hot. Do not touch them. Caution do not run the engine if there is a leak. All the coolant could leak out and caus...

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    Problems on the road . . . 362 overheat protection mode if you still have the overheat warning, the engine has a feature whereby it alternates firing groups of cylinders to minimize engine damage and to allow you to drive your vehicle to the nearest service center. You will notice a significant loss...

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    363 . . . – – – – – section 5 caution adding only plain water or a liquid other than the recommended coolant can be dangerous. The engine could overheat, but you would not get the overheat warning. The engine could catch on fire and you or others could be burned. Notice if there is too much water in...

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    Problems on the road . . . 364 if coolant is visible in the surge tank: if coolant is visible in the tank but the level is not up to the full cold mark, wait a while for the engine to cool, then add a 50/50 mixture of clean water and dex-cool ® coolant at the coolant surge tank. See "engine coolant"...

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    365 . . . – – – – – section 5 4. If the level in the surge tank has dropped, add more of the coolant mixture to bring the level back up to the proper mark. 5. Then replace the cap. Be sure the cap is tight. When the engine and cooling system have cooled down, check the coolant level again. If the co...

  • Page 366

    Problems on the road . . . 366 ■ changing a flat tire caution lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. The jack provided with your vehicle is designed only for changing a flat tire and should only be used ...

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    367 . . . – – – – – section 5 the equipment is stored under the storage tray in the left trim panel of the rear area. 1. Jack 2. Wheel blocks 3. Jack handle 4. Jack handle extensions 5. Wheel wrench 1 5 4 3 2 akeng44_escalade page 367 wednesday, july 16, 2008 12:22 pm.

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    Problems on the road . . . 368 remove the tray to access the jacking equipment. 1. Pull up on the storage tray to remove it and access the jack- ing equipment. The pull cup on the tray is marked with a jack symbol. 2. Turn the wing nut counter- clockwise to release the tool kit storage bag. 3. Remov...

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    369 . . . – – – – – section 5 4. Jack handle extensions 5. Wheel wrench 6. Hoist cable 7. Tire/wheel retainer 8. Spare tire/flat tire (with valve stem pointed down) the following are the main components of the spare tire carrier: 1. Hoist assembly 2. Hoist shaft 3. Hoist shaft access cover/hole 9. H...

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    Problems on the road . . . 370 rotate the two fasteners, located at the bottom of the cover, counterclockwise. Then, pull the cover down and rotate it toward you to remove it. Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the lock. To remove the spare tire lock, ins...

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    371 . . . – – – – – section 5 when the tire has been completely lowered, tilt the tire to access the tire/wheel retainer. Press and hold the latch and slide the tire/wheel retainer upward on the guide pin to separate the retainer from the guide pin. Once the tire/wheel retainer is separated from the...

  • Page 372

    Problems on the road . . . 372 changing the flat tire if the wheel of the flat tire has a center cap, use the chisel end of the wrench to carefully pry it off. Loosen the wheel nuts with the wheel wrench. Do not remove them yet. Place the jack under the jacking point nearest the tire you want to cha...

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    373 . . . – – – – – section 5 assemble the jack handle extensions (as needed) and the jack handle. If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle, you will need to attach both jack handle extensions. Attach the jack handle to the jack. Akeng44_escalade page 373 wednesday, july 16, 2008 12:22 pm.

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    Problems on the road . . . 374 if the flat tire is on a front wheel, place the jack to the rear of the flat tire, on the area of the frame where the sections overlap. If the flat tire is on a rear wheel, place the jack to the rear of the flat tire, on the rear axle jacking pad. Attach the wheel wren...

  • Page 375

    375 . . . – – – – – section 5 caution rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to th...

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    Problems on the road . . . 376 tighten the nuts firmly with a wrench in the pattern shown above. Caution incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have t...

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    377 . . . – – – – – section 5 when you reinstall the full-size wheel and tire, you must also reinstall the center cap, if equipped. Place the cap on the wheel and tap it into place until it sits flush with the wheel. The cap can only go on one way. Be sure to line up the tab on the center cap with t...

  • Page 378

    Problems on the road . . . 378 the following are the main components of the spare tire carrier: 1. Hoist assembly 2. Hoist shaft 3. Hoist shaft access cover/hole 4. Jack handle extensions 5. Wheel wrench 6. Hoist cable 7. Tire/wheel retainer 8. Spare tire/flat tire (with valve stem pointed down) 9. ...

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    379 . . . – – – – – section 5 to restow the tire under the vehicle in the spare tire carrier, do the following: 1. Place the tire on the ground near the rear of the vehicle. Be sure the tire valve stem faces down and to the rear. 2. Separate the tire/wheel retainer at the end of the hoist cable from...

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    Problems on the road . . . 380 4. Assemble the wheel wrench and the two jack handle extensions. 5. Insert the hoist end (open end) of the extension into the hole in the bumper. Connect the extension onto the hoist shaft. Do not use the chisel end of the wheel wrench. Akeng44_escalade page 380 wednes...

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    381 . . . – – – – – section 5 6. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the tire off the ground. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel and centered in the wheel opening. 7. Keep turning the wheel wrench until the tire is against the underside of the vehicle. 8. W...

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    Problems on the road . . . 382 jacking equipment storage caution storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger's compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. The equipment is stor...

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    383 . . . – – – – – section 5 restow the jacking equipment in the proper storage areas. 1. Return the equipment to the storage bag. - wheel wrench - jack handle - jack handle extensions 2. Assemble the wheel blocks and the jack together with the wing nut. 3. Restow the wheel blocks and the jack in t...

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    Problems on the road . . . 384 2. If the cable is not visible, proceed to step 4. If the cable is visible, tighten the cable by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until it clicks or skips twice. The cable cannot be overtight- ened. Loosen the cable by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise three ...

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    385 . . . – – – – – section 5 6. Attach the jack handle, extension and wheel wrench to the jack. Place the jack (with the wheel blocks) under the vehicle towards the front of the rear bumper. 7. Center the jack lift point under the center of the spare tire. 8. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the ...

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    Problems on the road . . . 386 11. Disconnect the handle from the jack and carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to push against the spare while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand. 12. If the spare tire is hanging from the cable: - insert the hoist handle, ex...

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    387 . . . – – – – – section 5 - once the tire/wheel retainer is separated from the guide pin, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull the retainer and the guide pin through the wheel opening. 13. If the cable is hanging under the vehicle, turn the wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole in t...

  • Page 388

    Problems on the road . . . 388 ■ if your vehicle gets stuck if your vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow, you will need to spin the wheels. Do not, however, spin the wheels too fast. Caution if you let your tires spin at high speed, they could explode. You or others could be injured. Also, t...

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    389 . . . – – – – – section 5 3. Shift the transmission back and forth between r (reverse) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press it lightly when in gear. The ro...

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    Problems on the road . . . 390 ■ data collection and event data recorders your vehicle has computer modules that monitor and control vehicle systems and performance. These modules may record and store this information for future use. Stored information may be used to help diagnose and repair malfunc...

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    391 . . . – – – – – section 5 while no personal data is recorded by the event data recorder, law enforcement agencies or others may combine the data stored by your vehicle with the personal information routinely acquired during a crash investigation. Gm will only access this informa- tion with the c...

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  • Page 393

    393 . . . Index a accelerator - adjustable accelerator pedal .........242 accelerator - adjustable accelerator pedal control .................24 accessories ........................................................289 accessories - retained accessory power .............154 accessory power outlet .......

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    Index . . . 394 b battery ......................................................299 , 321 battery - charging system light ..........................29 battery - electric power management ................159 battery - jump starting ......................................354 battery - remote negative b...

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    395 . . . Index c (continued) cargo - rear area storage .................................145 cargo - rear cargo area ...................................138 cargo - tire and loading information label ......273 cargo - vehicle loading ..............................14 , 272 cautions - exhaust warnings ...

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    Index . . . 396 c (continued) cruise control - indicator light ...........................37 cupholders .......................................................152 customization - feature customization ...............49 d dash - instrument cluster ..................... 24 , 26 , 343 dash-mounted inst...

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    397 . . . Index d (continued) driving - off-road driving .................................251 driving - off-road driving on hills ..............14 , 256 dual zone climate control system - automatic ...................................................24 , 92 dynamic rear proportioning ...................

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    Index . . . 398 f fan - fan speed selector .............................95 , 101 features - feature customization ........................49 filter - air cleaner/filter .................... 299 , 321 , 348 flooding - engine flooding ...............................241 fluid - automatic transmission f...

  • Page 399

    399 . . . Index g gage - coolant temperature gage ......................26 gage - fuel gage ................................................27 gas - filling the fuel tank .................................294 gears - gearshift lever ................................24 , 114 glove box ....................

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    Index . . . 400 i (continued) inflation - tire inflation ......................................326 information - vehicle information menu ........45 , 71 instrument cluster ............................... 24 , 26 , 343 instrument panel - instrument panel switchbank ......................24 , 91 inst...

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    401 . . . Index l (continued) light - malfunction indicator light ......................32 light - passenger safety belt reminder light .....193 light - rear fog lamp light ................................38 light - safety belt reminder light .....................193 light - security system light .....

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    Index . . . 402 l (continued) locks - rear door security locks .......................137 lubricant - front axle lubricant ........................315 lubricant - rear axle lubricant ..........................316 lubricant - transfer case lubricant ...................315 lubricants - recommended flu...

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    403 . . . Index m (continued) mirrors - curb view assist mirror .... 49 , 59 , 60 , 127 mirrors - heated mirror .............................126 , 343 mirrors - outside mirror ....................................125 mirrors - park tilt mirrors ..............................49 , 59 mirrors - power fo...

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    Index . . . 404 p (continued) passenger sensing system - system operation with adult passengers .........206 pedals - adjustable accelerator and brake pedals ..........242 pedals - adjustable accelerator and brake pedals control .........................................24 power - retained accessory ...

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    405 . . . Index r (continued) reclining - front seatback power reclining control ..........164 recovery hooks .................................................389 refrigerant ........................................................349 remote keyless entry ........................................232 ...

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    Index . . . 406 s (continued) safety - replacing safety belts ...........................191 safety - safety belt extension .............................191 safety - safety belt pretensioners .......................194 safety - safety belt use during pregnancy .........192 safety - safety belts .......

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    407 . . . Index s (continued) sound system - steering wheel audio controls ........ 24 , 108 , 113 spare - spare tire ......................................332 , 387 spare - spare tire secondary latch system .......383 spare tire ....................................... 5 , 18 , 366 , 372 spare tire ...

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    Index . . . 408 s (continued) suspension - automatic level control ...............270 switch - ignition switch ............................113 , 236 switchbank - instrument panel switchbank ...24 , 91 switches - instrument panel switchbank ........24 , 91 t tachometer ..................................

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    409 . . . Index t (continued) towing - trailer wiring harness .........................283 towing - with all four wheels on the ground ...............285 towing - with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a dolly .......................285 traction .............................................

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    Index . . . 410 v vehicle - new vehicle break-in period ...............227 vehicle - rocking ...............................................388 vehicle identification number ...........................335 ventilation - air vents ..........................................24 visors - sun visors .........