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To turn the system on or off, press the TAS on/off button located on the instrument panel. The next time you start your vehicle, the TAS will not automatically come on. You can restore the automatic feature by using the same procedure. Whether the TAS is set to come on automatically or not, you can always turn the system on or off by pressing the TAS on/off button. Locking Rear Axle If your vehicle has this feature, your locking rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle. If you used the button to turn the system off, the traction off light will come on and stay on. You can turn the system back on at any timeby pressing the button again. The traction off light should go off. If desired, you can change the TAS automatic engagement feature so that the system will not come on automatically when the engine is started. To do so: 1. Park the vehicle with the ignition off and the transmission in PARK (P). 2. Turn the ignition to RUN; do not start the engine. 3. Apply the brake pedal, press the accelerator pedal to the floor and thenpress the TAS on/off button and hold it down for at least six seconds. 4. Release the TAS button and both pedals. 5. Turn off the ignition and wait a few seconds. Stabilitrak@' System Your vehicle is equipped with the Stabilitrak@ which combines antilock brake, traction and stability control systems and helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in most driving conditions. When you first start your vehicle and begin to drive away, the system performs several diagnostic checks to insure there are no problems. You may hear or feel the system working. This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with your vehicle. The system should initialize before the vehicle reaches 20 m.p.h. (32 km/h). In some cases, it may take approximately two miles of driving before the system initializes. 4-1 1

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Front Seats	10
Manual Seats	10
Power Seats	11
Power Lumbar	11
Heated Seats	12
Reclining Seatbacks	12
Head Restraints	14
Rear Seats	15
Rear Seat Operation	15
	60
Top Strap	60
Top Strap Anchor Location	61
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	63
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	66
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	66
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position	68
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	70
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	71
Air Bag Systems	75
Where Are the Air Bags?	77
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	79
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	81
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	81
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	81
Passenger Sensing System	83
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	86
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	86
Restraint System Check	87
Checking Your Restraint Systems	87
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	88
Features and Controls	90
Keys	92
Remote Keyless Entry System	93
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	94
Doors and Locks	97
Door Locks	97
Power Door Locks	98
Delayed Locking	99
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	99
Rear Door Security Locks	101
Lockout Protection	101
Liftgate	102
Windows	104
Manual Windows	105
Power Windows	105
Sun Visors	106
Theft-Deterrent Systems	107
Content Theft-Deterrent	107
Passlock	109
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	110
New Vehicle Break-In	110
Ignition Positions	110
Starting Your Engine	111
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	112
Engine Coolant Heater	113
Automatic Transmission Operation	114
Four-Wheel Drive	117
All-Wheel Drive with Stabilitrak	121
Parking Brake	124
Shifting Into Park (P)	125
Shifting Out of Park (P)	127
Parking Over Things That Burn	128
Engine Exhaust	129
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	129
Mirrors	131
Manual Rearview Mirror	131
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar, Compass and Temperature Display	131
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display	134
Outside Manual Mirrors	137
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors	137
Outside Power Mirrors	137
Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror	138
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors	138
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	138
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors	139
Outside Convex Mirror	139
Outside Heated Mirrors	139
OnStar System	140
HomeLink Transmitter	142
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	143
Storage Areas	146
Glove Box	146
Cupholder(s)	146
Front Storage Area	146
Center Console Storage Area	146
Luggage Carrier	146
Rear Storage Area	148
Convenience Net	148
Cargo Cover	148
Sunroof	149
Vehicle Personalization	150
Memory Seat	150
Instrument Panel	152
Instrument Panel Overview	155
Hazard Warning Flashers	156
Other Warning Devices	157
Horn	157
Tilt Wheel	157
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	158
Exterior Lamps	164
Interior Lamps	168
Accessory Power Outlets	169
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	170
Climate Controls	171
Climate Control System	171
Dual Climate Control System	172
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	175
Rear Air Conditioning System	181
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System	182
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls	184
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	186
Instrument Panel Cluster	187
Speedometer and Odometer	188
Tachometer	188
Safety Belt Reminder Light	188
Air Bag Readiness Light	189
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator	189
Battery Warning Light	191
Voltmeter Gage	191
Brake System Warning Light	192
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	193
Traction Off Light	194
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	195
Transmission Temperature Gage	195
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	197
Oil Pressure Gage	200
Cruise Control Light	200
Four-Wheel-Drive Light	201
Tow/Haul Mode Light	201
Fuel Gage	202
Low Fuel Warning Light	202
Driver Information Center (DIC)	203
DIC Operation and Displays	203
DIC Warnings and Messages	213
Audio System(s)	221
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)	221
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)	222
AM-FM Radio	222
Radio with CD	225
Radio with Cassette and CD	236
Radio with Six-Disc CD	250
Rear Seat Entertainment System	264
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	273
Theft-Deterrent Feature	275
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	275
DVD Distortion	276
Understanding Radio Reception	276
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	277
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	278
Care of Your CD and DVD Player	278
Cleaning the Video Screen	278
Fixed Mast Antenna	279
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System	279
DAB Radio Antenna System	279
Chime Level Adjustment	279
Driving Your Vehicle	280
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	281
Defensive Driving	281
Drunken Driving	282
Control of a Vehicle	285
Braking	285
Traction Assist System (TAS)	288
Locking Rear Axle	290
Stabilitrak System	290
Steering	293
QUADRASTEER	295
Off-Road Recovery	298
Passing	298
Loss of Control	300
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle	301
Driving at Night	315
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	317
City Driving	320
Freeway Driving	321
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	322
Highway Hypnosis	323
Hill and Mountain Roads	323
Winter Driving	325
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	329
Towing	332
Towing Your Vehicle	332
Recreational Vehicle Towing	332
Loading Your Vehicle	335
Level Control	336
Autoride	337
Trailer Recommendations	338
Towing a Trailer	338
Service and Appearance Care	354
Service	356
Doing Your Own Service Work	357
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	357
Fuel	358
Gasoline Octane	358
Gasoline Specifications	359
California Fuel	359
Additives	359
Fuel E-85 (85% Ethanol)	360
Fuels in Foreign Countries	361
Filling Your Tank	362
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	364
Checking Things Under the Hood	365
Hood Release	365
Engine Compartment Overview	367
Engine Oil	370
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	375
Automatic Transmission Fluid	378
Engine Coolant	380
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	383
Engine Overheating	383
Cooling System	386
Engine Fan Noise	391
Power Steering Fluid	391
Windshield Washer Fluid	392
Brakes	393
Battery	397
Jump Starting	398
All-Wheel Drive	403
Rear Axle	404
Four-Wheel Drive	405
Front Axle	406
Bulb Replacement	407
Halogen Bulbs	407
Headlamps	407
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps	408
Side Identification Marker Lamps	409
Roof Marker Lamps	409
Taillamps	411
Replacement Bulbs	412
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	413
Tires	414
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	415
Tire Inspection and Rotation	415
When It Is Time for New Tires	417
Buying New Tires	417
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	418
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	419
Wheel Replacement	420
Tire Chains	421
If a Tire Goes Flat	422
Changing a Flat Tire	423
Spare Tire	440
Appearance Care	441
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	441
Care of Safety Belts	444
Weatherstrips	444
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	444
Sheet Metal Damage	446
Finish Damage	446
Underbody Maintenance	446
Chemical Paint Spotting	447
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	447
Vehicle Identification	449
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	449
Service Parts Identification Label	449
Electrical System	450
Add-On Electrical Equipment	450
Windshield Wiper Fuses	450
Power Windows and Other Power Options	450
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	450
Capacities and Specifications	459
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	462
Maintenance Schedule	464
Maintenance Schedule	465
Introduction	465
Your Vehicle and the Environment	465
Maintenance Requirements	465
How This Section is Organized	466
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	467
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	467
Scheduled Maintenance	468
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	473
At Each Fuel Fill	473
At Least Once a Month	473
At Least Twice a Year	473
At Least Once a Year	474
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	477
Steering and Suspension Inspection	477
Exhaust System Inspection	477
Fuel System Inspection	477
Engine Cooling System Inspection	477
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection	478
Brake System Inspection	478
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	479
Part E: Maintenance Record	481
Customer Assistance Information	484
Customer Assistance Information	485
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	485
Online Owner Center	487
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	487
Customer Assistance Offices	487
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	488
Roadside Assistance Program	489
Courtesy Transportation	491
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	493
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	494
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	494
Service Publications Ordering Information	494
Supplement	496

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To turn the system

off, press the TAS on/off

button located on the

instrument panel.

you

used

the button to turn the

system

off,

the traction

off

light will

come

and

stay on. You

can turn the

system

back

any

time by pressing the button

again.

The traction off

light should go

off.

If desired,

you

can

change

the TAS automatic

engagement

feature

that

the

system will not come

automatically

when

the

engine is started. To do

so:

Park

the

vehicle

with

the ignition off

and the

transmission in PARK

(P).

2. Turn the ignition to

RUN;

do not start the engine.

Apply the brake pedal, press the accelerator

pedal to the

floor

and

then press the TAS on/off

button and hold it down

for

at least six seconds.

Release the TAS

button and both pedals.

Turn

off

the ignition and

wait

few seconds.

The next time you start your vehicle, the TAS will not

automatically come

on.

You

can restore the automatic

feature by using the same procedure. Whether the TAS

is set to come

on automatically or

not,

you can always

turn the system

off

by pressing the TAS on/off

button.

Locking

Rear

Axle

If your vehicle has this feature, your locking rear axle

can give you additional traction on

snow,

mud, ice, sand

or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the

time, but when

one of the rear wheels

has no traction

and the other does, this feature will allow the wheel with

traction to move the vehicle.

Stabilitrak@' System

Your vehicle is equipped with the Stabilitrak@ which

combines antilock brake, traction and stability control

systems and helps the driver maintain directional control

of the vehicle in most driving conditions.

When

you first start your vehicle and begin to drive

away, the system performs several diagnostic checks

insure there are no problems. You

may hear or feel

the

system working. This is normal and does not mean

there is a

problem with your vehicle.

The

system

should initialize before the vehicle reaches

m.p.h.

(32 km/h). In some cases, it may take approximately

two miles of driving before the

system initializes.

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