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Hitches It's important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you'll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: If you'll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 4,000 Ibs. (1 816 kg), be sure to use a properly mounted, weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you're driving. Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you don't seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle. Dirt and water can, too. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always leave just enough slack so you can turnwith your rig. Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1,500 Ibs. (680 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes - and they must be adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you'll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly. Your trailer's brake system can tap into the vehicle's hydraulic brake system only if: The trailer parts can withstand 3,000 psi (20 650 kPa) of pressure. 0 Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross thesafety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safetychains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or bythe trailer manufacturer. The trailer's brake system will use less than 0.02 cubic inch (0.3 cc) of fluid from your vehicle's master cylinder. Otherwise, both braking systems won't work well. You could even lose your brakes. If everything checks out this far, then make the brake fluid tap at the port on the master cylinder that sends fluid to the rear brakes. But don't use copper tubing for this. If you do, it will bend and finally break off. Use steel brake tubing. 4-49

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Front Seats	9
Power Seats	9
Power Lumbar	9
Heated Seats	10
Power Reclining Seatbacks	11
Head Restraints	12
Rear Seats	13
Rear Seat Operation	13
Safety Belts	15
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	15
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Driver Position	20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	27
Right Front Passenger Position	28
Rear Seat Passengers	28
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	31
Safety Belt Extender	33
Child Restraints	34
Older Children	34
Infants and Young Children	36
Child Restraint Systems	39
Where to Put the Restraint	42
Top Strap	43
Top Strap Anchor Location	44
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	45
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	47
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	47
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	49
Center Seat Position	52
Air Bag Systems	53
Where Are the Air Bags?	56
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	58
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	59
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	59
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	60
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	62
Restraint System Check	63
Checking Your Restraint Systems	63
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	63
Features and Controls	66
Keys	68
Remote Keyless Entry System	69
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	70
Doors and Locks	73
Door Locks	73
Power Door Locks	74
Delayed Locking	74
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	75
Rear Door Security Locks	77
Lockout Protection	77
Leaving Your Vehicle	77
Liftgate/Liftglass	78
Windows	79
Power Windows	80
Sun Visors	80
Theft-Deterrent Systems	81
Content Theft-Deterrent	81
Passlock	82
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	83
New Vehicle Break-In	83
Ignition Positions	83
Starting Your Engine	84
Engine Coolant Heater	85
Automatic Transmission Operation	87
All-Wheel Drive	89
Parking Brake	90
Shifting Into Park (P)	90
Shifting Out of Park (P)	92
Parking Over Things That Burn	93
Engine Exhaust	93
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	94
Mirrors	95
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Compass	95
Outside Manual Mirrors	97
Outside Power Mirror	97
Outside Convex Mirror	98
Outside Heated Mirrors	98
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist	98
OnStar System	100
HomeLink Transmitter	102
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	102
Storage Areas	106
Glove Box	106
Overhead Console	106
Front Storage Area	107
Luggage Carrier	107
Rear Floor Storage Lid	108
Convenience Net	109
Cargo Cover	109
Sunroof	111
Vehicle Personalization	112
Memory Seat	112
Instrument Panel	114
Instrument Panel Overview	117
Hazard Warning Flashers	118
Other Warning Devices	119
Horn	119
Tilt Wheel	119
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	120
Exterior Lamps	127
Interior Lamps	130
Accessory Power Outlets	132
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	133
Climate Controls	134
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	134
Rear Climate Control System	138
Steering Wheel Climate Controls	140
Climate Controls Personalization	140
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	141
Instrument Panel Cluster	142
Speedometer and Odometer	143
Tachometer	143
Safety Belt Reminder Light	143
Air Bag Readiness Light	144
Charging System Light	145
Voltmeter Gage	145
Brake System Warning Light	146
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	147
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	148
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	148
Oil Pressure Gage	151
Change Engine Oil Light	152
Security Light	152
Cruise Control Light	153
Reduced Engine Power Light	153
Service All-Wheel Drive Light	154
Check Gages Warning Light	154
Gate Ajar Light	155
Fuel Gage	155
Low Fuel Warning Light	155
Driver Information Center (DIC)	156
DIC Operation and Displays	156
DIC Warnings and Messages	165
Audio System(s)	169
Setting the Time	169
Radio with Cassette and CD	170
Radio with Six-Disc CD	179
Rear Seat Entertainment System	189
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	200
Radio Personalization	201
Theft-Deterrent Feature	201
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	202
DVD Distortion	202
Understanding Radio Reception	202
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	203
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	204
Care of Your CD and DVD Player	204
Cleaning the Video Screen	204
Fixed Mast Antenna	204
Chime Level Adjustment	204
Driving Your Vehicle	206
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	207
Defensive Driving	207
Drunken Driving	207
Control of a Vehicle	210
Braking	211
Traction Assist System (TAS)	214
Locking Rear Axle	215
Steering	215
Off-Road Recovery	217
Passing	218
Loss of Control	219
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads	220
Driving at Night	232
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	233
City Driving	236
Freeway Driving	237
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	238
Highway Hypnosis	239
Hill and Mountain Roads	239
Winter Driving	241
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	245
Towing	246
Towing Your Vehicle	246
Recreational Vehicle Towing	246
Loading Your Vehicle	246
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	249
Towing a Trailer	250
Service and Appearance Care	260
Service	262
Doing Your Own Service Work	263
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	263
Fuel	264
Gasoline Octane	264
Gasoline Specifications	264
California Fuel	265
Additives	265
Fuels in Foreign Countries	265
Filling Your Tank	266
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	268
Checking Things Under the Hood	269
Hood Release	269
Engine Compartment Overview	271
Engine Oil	272
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	277
Automatic Transmission Fluid	279
Engine Coolant	281
Radiator Pressure Cap	283
Engine Overheating	283
Cooling System	285
Engine Fan Noise	291
Power Steering Fluid	292
Windshield Washer Fluid	292
Brakes	293
Battery	297
Jump Starting	298
All-Wheel Drive	303
Rear Axle	305
Bulb Replacement	306
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps	306
Replacement Bulbs	307
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	308
Tires	311
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	312
Tire Inspection and Rotation	312
When It Is Time for New Tires	314
Buying New Tires	315
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	316
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	317
Wheel Replacement	317
Tire Chains	319
Accessory Inflator	319
If a Tire Goes Flat	320
Changing a Flat Tire	321
Appearance Care	336
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	336
Care of Safety Belts	339
Weatherstrips	339
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	339
Sheet Metal Damage	341
Finish Damage	341
Underbody Maintenance	342
Chemical Paint Spotting	342
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	342
Vehicle Identification	344
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	344
Service Parts Identification Label	344
Electrical System	345
Add-on Electrical Equipment	345
Headlamps	345
Windshield Wiper Fuses	345
Power Windows and Other Power Options	345
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	345
Capacities and Specifications	352
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	353
Maintenance Schedule	354
Maintenance Schedule	355
Introduction	355
Your Vehicle and the Environment	355
Maintenance Requirements	355
How This Section is Organized	356
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	357
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	357
Scheduled Maintenance	358
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	363
At Each Fuel Fill	363
At Least Once a Month	363
At Least Twice a Year	364
At Least Once a Year	365
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	368
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	368
Exhaust System Inspection	368
Fuel System Inspection	368
Engine Cooling System Inspection	368
Transfer Case and Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection	369
Brake System Inspection	369
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	370
Part E: Maintenance Record	372
Customer Assistance Information	376
Customer Assistance Information	377
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	377
Online Owner Center	378
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	379
Customer Assistance Offices	379
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	380
Roadside Assistance Program	380
Courtesy Transportation	382
Reporting Safety Defects	384
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	384
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	384
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	384
Service Publications Ordering Information	385

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Hitches

It’s important to have

the correct hitch equipment.

Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are

few

reasons

why

you’ll need the right hitch. Here

are

some rules to follow:

If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will

weigh more than

4,000

Ibs.

(1 816 kg), be sure to

use a properly mounted, weight-distributing

hitch and sway control of the proper size. This

equipment is very important for proper vehicle

loading and good handling when you’re driving.

Will you have to make any holes in the body

your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch?

you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when

you remove

the hitch.

you don’t seal them,

deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust

can get into your vehicle. Dirt and water can, too.

Safety

Chains

You should always attach chains between your vehicle

and your trailer. Cross

the safety chains under the tongue

of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting

the road

it becomes separated from the hitch.

Instructions about

safetychains may be provided by

the

hitch manufacturer or

by the trailer manufacturer.

Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching

safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper.

Always leave just enough slack

you can

turn with your

rig. Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.

Trailer Brakes

your trailer weighs more than 1,500 Ibs. (680 kg)

loaded, then it needs its own brakes

and they must

be adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions

for the trailer brakes

you’ll be able to install, adjust

and maintain them properly.

Your trailer’s brake system can tap into the vehicle’s

hydraulic brake system only

if:

The trailer parts can withstand

3,000

psi

(20

650 kPa) of pressure.

The trailer’s brake system will use less than

0.02

cubic inch

(0.3

cc) of fluid from your vehicle’s

master cylinder. Otherwise, both braking systems

won’t work well. You could even lose your brakes.

If everything checks out this far, then make the brake

fluid tap at the port on the master cylinder that

sends fluid to the rear brakes. But don’t use copper

tubing for this.

you do, it will bend and finally break

off.

Use steel brake tubing.

4-49