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Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you'll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782), or write: GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. 7-15

Section	Page
2006 GMC Envoy, Envoy XL, Envoy Denali, and Envoy XL Denali BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Power Seats	9
Manual Lumbar	9
Power Lumbar	10
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	11
Head Restraints	14
Rear Seats	15
Rear Seat Operation	15
Safety Belts	20
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	20
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	25
Driver Position	25
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	31
Right Front Passenger Position	32
Rear Seat Passengers	32
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides	34
Safety Belt Pretensioners	37
Safety Belt Extender	37
Child Restraints	38
Older Children	38
Infants and Young Children	40
Child Restraint Systems	43
Where to Put the Restraint	48
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	57
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position	59
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	59
Airbag System	64
Where Are the Airbags?	67
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	69
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	71
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	71
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	72
Passenger Sensing System	73
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	77
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	78
Restraint System Check	79
Checking the Restraint Systems	79
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	80
Features and Controls	81
Keys	83
Remote Keyless Entry System	85
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	86
Doors and Locks	88
Door Locks	88
Power Door Locks	89
Delayed Locking	89
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	90
Rear Door Security Locks	92
Lockout Protection	92
Liftgate/Liftglass	93
Windows	94
Power Windows	95
Power Rear Quarter Windows	96
Sun Visors	96
Theft-Deterrent Systems	97
Content Theft-Deterrent	97
Passlock®	98
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	99
New Vehicle Break-In	99
Ignition Positions	99
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	100
Starting the Engine	100
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	102
Engine Coolant Heater	102
Displacement on Demand™ (DoD™)	103
Automatic Transmission Operation	104
Four-Wheel Drive	107
Parking Brake	111
Shifting Into Park (P)	112
Shifting Out of Park (P)	113
Parking Over Things That Burn	114
Engine Exhaust	114
Running the Engine While Parked	115
Mirrors	116
Manual Rearview Mirror	116
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	116
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass, and Temperature Display	117
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	119
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display	120
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass	123
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display	124
Outside Manual Mirrors	127
Outside Power Mirrors	127
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror	128
Outside Convex Mirror	128
Outside Heated Mirrors	128
OnStar® System	129
Universal Home Remote System	131
Universal Home Remote System Operation	132
Storage Areas	136
Glove Box	136
Overhead Console	136
Center Console Storage Area	136
Luggage Carrier	137
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover	138
Rear Floor Storage Lid	140
Convenience Net	140
Cargo Cover	141
Cargo Tie Downs	141
Sunroof	142
Vehicle Personalization	142
Memory Seat	142
Instrument Panel	145
Instrument Panel Overview	148
Hazard Warning Flashers	150
Other Warning Devices	150
Horn	150
Tilt Wheel	150
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	151
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	151
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	152
Flash-to-Pass	152
Windshield Wipers	153
Rainsense™ Wipers	153
Windshield Washer	154
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	154
Headlamp Washer	155
Cruise Control	155
Headlamps	158
Headlamps on Reminder	159
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	159
Automatic Headlamp System	160
Fog Lamps	161
Instrument Panel Brightness	161
Dome Lamps	161
Dome Lamp Override	162
Entry Lighting	162
Exit Lighting	162
Reading Lamps	162
Battery Run-Down Protection	163
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	163
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	164
Climate Controls	164
Dual Climate Control System	164
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	167
Outlet Adjustment	171
Rear Climate Control System	172
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	175
Instrument Panel Cluster	176
Speedometer and Odometer	177
Trip Odometer	177
Tachometer	177
Safety Belt Reminder Light	178
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light	178
Airbag Readiness Light	179
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	180
Charging System Light	182
Voltmeter Gage	182
Brake System Warning Light	183
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	184
StabiliTrak® Service Light	184
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	185
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	185
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	186
Oil Pressure Gage	189
Change Engine Oil Light	190
Security Light	190
Cruise Control Light	191
Reduced Engine Power Light	191
Highbeam On Light	191
Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light	192
Check Gages Warning Light	192
Gate Ajar Light	192
Fuel Gage	193
Low Fuel Warning Light	193
Check Gas Cap Light	193
Driver Information Center (DIC)	194
DIC Operation and Displays	195
DIC Warnings and Messages	198
DIC Vehicle Customization	204
Audio System(s)	210
Setting the Time	212
Radio with CD (Base)	212
Radio with CD (MP3)	224
Radio with Cassette and CD	240
Radio with Six-Disc CD	254
Navigation/Radio System	268
Rear Seat Entertainment System	268
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	281
Theft-Deterrent Feature	283
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	283
Radio Reception	284
Care of the Cassette Tape Player	285
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	286
Care of the CD and DVD Player	286
Fixed Mast Antenna	287
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	287
Chime Level Adjustment	287
Driving Your Vehicle	289
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	290
Defensive Driving	290
Drunken Driving	291
Control of a Vehicle	294
Braking	294
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	295
Braking in Emergencies	297
Locking Rear Axle	297
StabiliTrak® System	297
Steering	302
Off-Road Recovery	304
Passing	304
Loss of Control	306
Off-Road Driving	307
Driving at Night	320
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	321
City Driving	323
Freeway Driving	324
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	325
Highway Hypnosis	326
Hill and Mountain Roads	326
Winter Driving	328
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	332
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	332
Loading Your Vehicle	333
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	338
Towing	338
Towing Your Vehicle	338
Recreational Vehicle Towing	338
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System	343
Towing a Trailer	344
Service and Appearance Care	357
Service	359
Accessories and Modifications	359
California Proposition 65 Warning	359
Doing Your Own Service Work	360
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	361
Fuel	361
Gasoline Octane	361
Gasoline Specifications	361
California Fuel	362
Additives	362
Fuels in Foreign Countries	363
Filling the Tank	364
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	366
Checking Things Under the Hood	366
Hood Release	367
Engine Compartment Overview	368
Engine Oil	372
Engine Oil Life System	376
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	377
Automatic Transmission Fluid	379
Engine Coolant	381
Radiator Pressure Cap	384
Engine Overheating	384
Cooling System	386
Engine Fan Noise	391
Power Steering Fluid	392
Windshield Washer Fluid	393
Brakes	394
Battery	397
Jump Starting	398
Rear Axle	403
Four-Wheel Drive	404
Front Axle	405
Bulb Replacement	406
Halogen Bulbs	406
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	406
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps	407
Back-Up Lamps	408
Replacement Bulbs	408
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	409
Tires	411
Tire Sidewall Labeling	412
Tire Terminology and Definitions	415
Inflation - Tire Pressure	418
Tire Inspection and Rotation	419
When It Is Time for New Tires	421
Buying New Tires	422
Different Size Tires and Wheels	423
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	424
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	425
Wheel Replacement	425
Tire Chains	427
Accessory Inflator	427
If a Tire Goes Flat	429
Changing a Flat Tire	430
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	431
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	434
Secondary Latch System	440
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	444
Spare Tire	448
Appearance Care	448
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	448
Fabric/Carpet	450
Leather	450
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	451
Care of Safety Belts	451
Weatherstrips	451
Washing Your Vehicle	452
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	452
Finish Care	452
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades	453
Aluminum Wheels	454
Tires	454
Sheet Metal Damage	455
Finish Damage	455
Underbody Maintenance	455
Chemical Paint Spotting	455
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	456
Vehicle Identification	457
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	457
Service Parts Identification Label	457
Electrical System	458
Add-On Electrical Equipment	458
Headlamps	458
Windshield Wiper Fuses	458
Power Windows and Other Power Options	458
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	459
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	459
Rear Underseat Fuse Block	467
Capacities and Specifications	475
Maintenance Schedule	477
Maintenance Schedule	478
Introduction	478
Maintenance Requirements	478
Your Vehicle and the Environment	478
Using the Maintenance Schedule	478
Scheduled Maintenance	480
Additional Required Services	482
Maintenance Footnotes	483
Owner Checks and Services	485
At Each Fuel Fill	485
At Least Once a Month	485
At Least Once a Year	486
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	488
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	490
Maintenance Record	491
Customer Assistance and Information	495
Customer Assistance and Information	496
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	496
Online Owner Center	497
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	498
Customer Assistance Offices	498
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	499
Roadside Assistance Program	500
Courtesy Transportation	502
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	504
Collision Damage Repair	505
Reporting Safety Defects	508
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	508
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	508
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	509
Service Publications Ordering Information	509

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