Chevrolet Silverado 3500hd 2017 Owner's Manual

Silverado Owner’s Manual
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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 33
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 119
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 181
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 246
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 451
Tech nic al D ata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 67
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 472
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 483
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 486
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 496
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Introduction

The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, SILVERADO, and Z71 are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name General Motors of Canada Companyfor Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.
Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 23476161 A First Printing
This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications, features/applications that may not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.
If the vehicle has the Duramax diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for additional and specific information on this engine.
If the vehicle has the bi-fuel engine, see the Silverado/Sierra Bi-Fuel supplement for additional and specific information on this engine.
For an eAssist vehicle, see the Silverado/Sierra eAssist supplement.
Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

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Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:
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Using this Manual

To qui ckl y l oc a te inf orm ati on a bou t the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.

Danger, Warning, and Caution

Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.
Danger
{
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.
Warning
{
Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage.
Acirclewithaslashthroughitisa safety symbol which means Do Not,”“Do not do this,or Do not let this happen.

Symbols

The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.
M : Shown when the owner
manual has additional instructions or information.
* : Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions or information.
0 : Shown when there is more
information on another page see page.
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Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index.
0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar
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(if equipped)
$ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
` : Do Not Puncture ^ : Do Not Service
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
# : Fog Lamps
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
( : Heated Steering Wheel j : LATCH System Child Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure
g : Outside Power Foldaway
Mirrors
O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
_ : Tow / H a u l M o d e d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak
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a : Under Pressure M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief

Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . .. . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 13
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 14
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 14
Passenger Sensing System . . . 14
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 16
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Windshield Wiper/Washer .. . . . . 18
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 24
Bluetooth
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 25
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . 27
Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 27
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 27
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Universal Remote System . . . . . 28
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . 29
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Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 30
Fuel (Except L86 6.2L
Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 30
Fuel (L86 6.2L Engine) . . . . . . . . 30
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 31
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 31
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . 32
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Instrument Panel

Base Shown, Uplevel Similar
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1. Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 177.
2. Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) System (If Equipped). See Towing Equ i p m e n t 0 335.
3. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 171.
Fog Lamps 0 176 (If Equipped).
4. Air Vents 0 243.
5. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals 0 175.
Windshield Wiper/ Washer 0 122.
6. Favorite Switches (Out of View). See Steering Wheel Controls 0 121.
Volum e Switche s (Out of View). See Steering Wheel Controls 0 121.
7. Instrument Cluster 0 128.
8. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 175.
9. Shift Lever. See Automatic Tra n s mission 0 277.
Tow / H a u l Sel e ct o r Bu t t o n ( If Equipped). See Tow/ H a u l Mode 0 282.
Range Selection Mode (If Equipped). See Manual Mode 0 280.
10. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp System 0 174.
11. Infotainment 0 181.
12. Passenger Airbag On-Off Switch (If Equipped) (Out of View). See Airbag On-Off Switch 0 80.
13. Heated and Ventilated Seats 0 13 (If Equipped).
14. Power Outlet 110/120 Volt Alternating Current (If Equipped). See Power Outlets 0 124.
15. Power Outlets 0 124 (If Equipped).
g Tracti o n Contro l / Electro n i c
16. Stability Control 0 295.
0 Pedal Adjust Switch (If
Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 0 267.
{ Cargo Lamp 0 177.
X Parking Assist Button (If
Equipped). See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 302.
A Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
(1500 Series) 0 309 (If Equipped).
@ Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) (2500/3500 Series) 0 307 (If Equipped).
5 Hill Descent Control Switch
(If Equipped). See Hill Descent Control (HDC) 0 297.
q Exhaust Brake (If
Equipped). See Exhaust Brakein the Duramax diesel supplement.
g Power Take Off (PTO)
Switch (If Equipped). See the Duramax diesel supplement.
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Auxiliary Button (If Equipped). See Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 345.
17. Instrument Panel Storage 0 115 (If Equipped).
18. Climate Control Systems (with
Heater Only) 0 237 or Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) 0 238 (If
Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 240 (If Equipped).
19. Parking Brake Release (Manual Transmission Only, If Equipped). See Parking
Brake 0 293
20. Steering Wheel Controls 0 121 (If Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls (If Equipped). See
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 145 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 147.
21. Hood Release. See Hood 0 353.
22. Horn 0 122.
23. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 120 (Out of View).
24. Cruise Control 0 298.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 304 (If Equipped).
25. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 138.
26. Parking Brake 0 293.
27. Electronic Transfer Case Control (If Equipped). See Four-Wheel Drive 0 284.
Card Holder (If Equipped). See
Instrument Panel Storage 0 115.

Initial Drive Information

This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions may work from up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
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K : Press to unlock the driver door.
Press
K again within three seconds
to unlock all remaining doors and the tailgate.
Q : Press to lock all doors and the
tailgate. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization 0 160.
7 : Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. Press hold for at least three seconds to
sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel the panic alarm.
7 and
7
See Keys 0 33 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 36.

Remote Vehicle Start

If equipped, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and release Q on the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.
Start the vehicle normally after entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
Canceling a Remote Start
To ca n ce l a re m o t e s ta r t , d o one o f the following:
.
Press and hold parking lamps turn off.
/ until the
/
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Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 38.

Door Locks

There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle.
From outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the driver door.
From inside, use the power door locks or push down or pull up on the manual door locks.
From inside, pull the door handle once to unlock the door. Pull again to open the door.
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Power Door Locks
Crew/Double Cab Premium Trim
Shown, Other Models Similar
Base Trim
If equipped with power door locks:
Q : Press to lock the doors. K : Press to unlock the doors.
See Door Locks 0 39 and Power Door Locks 0 40.

Windows

Power Windows
Crew/Double Cab Premium Trim
Shown, Other Models Similar
If equipped, the driver door has a switch to control all windows. Each passenger door has a switch to control that window. The power windows work when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 271.
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Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. See Windows 0 51 and Power Windows 0 51.
Power Sliding Rear Window
The power sliding rear window cannot be operated manually. See Power Sliding Rear Windowin Rear Windows 0 53.

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats
If equipped, the power sliding rear window works when the ignition has been turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 271.
Press the switch to open the window. Pull the switch up to close it. See Windows 0 51 and Power Windows 0 51.
To ad j us t a ma n u a l s ea t :
1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle.
3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place.
See Seat Adjustment 0 58.
Power Seats
To ad j us t a po w e r s e at , i f e q u i p p ed :
.
Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
.
If equipped, raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.
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If equipped, raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment 0 59.
Power Lumbar
Lumbar Adjustment
Manual Lumbar
To ad j us t t h e p ow e r l u m ba r s up p or t , if equipped:
.
Press and hold the control forward to increase or rearward to decrease upper and lower lumbar support at the same time.
If equipped, move the lever up or down repeatedly to increase or decrease lumbar support.
See Lumbar Adjustment 0 59.
.
If equipped, press and hold the control up to increase upper lumbar support and decrease lower lumbar support.
Press and hold the control down to increase lower lumbar support and decrease upper lumbar support.
See Lumbar Adjustment 0 59.
Reclining Seatbacks
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
To ad j us t a ma n u a l s ea t b a c k :
1. Lift the lever.
The seatback will automatically fold forward.
2. To recline, move the seatback rearward to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
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To re t ur n t h e s ea t b a c k to t h e u p r i g h t position:
1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
See Reclining Seatbacks 0 60.
Power Reclining Seatbacks
To re c li n e a p o we r s ea t ba c k, if equipped:
.
Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.
Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.
See Reclining Seatbacks 0 60.

Memory Features

Crew/Double Cab Shown, Other
Models Similar
If equipped, the SET, 1, 2, and (Exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually store and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable pedals (if equipped).
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Automatic Memory Recall and/or Easy Exit Recall features may be enabled in the Personalization Menus.
See Memory Seats 0 61 and Vehicle Personalization 0 160.

Heated and Ventilated Seats

B
Heated and Ventilated Seat
Buttons Shown, Heated Seat
Buttons Similar
If equipped, the buttons are on the center stack. To operate, the engine must be running.
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Press I to heat the driver or passenger seatback only.
J to heat the driver or
Press passenger seat cushion and seatback.
C to ventilate the driver or
Press passenger seat.
See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 63.

Head Restraint Adjustment

Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
To ac h ie v e a c o mf o rt a b l e s ea t i n g position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position.
See Head Restraints 0 57 and Seat Adjustment 0 58.

Safety Belts

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly:
.
Safety Belts 0 66.
.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 0 67.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 68.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 96.

Passenger Sensing System

The passenger sensing system, if equipped, turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system.
If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position unless there is an airbag off switch on the instrument panel endcap.
If there is an airbag off switch, the vehicle does not have a passenger sensing system. See Airbag On-Off Switch 0 80 for more information.
The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started.
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United States
Canada and Mexico
See Passenger Sensing System 0 82 for important information.

Mirror Adjustment

Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on convex mirror attachments could decrease mirror performance.
Exterior Mirrors
Manual Mirrors
If equipped, adjust manual mirrors by moving them up and down or left to right to see a little of the side of the vehicle and to have a clear view behind the vehicle.
See Manual Mirrors 0 46.
Power Mirrors
Base Power Mirrors
If equipped with power mirrors:
1. Press (1) or (2) to select the driver or passenger side mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up, down, right, or left.
3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen.
4. Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror.
Uplevel with Power Folding
Mirrors
1. Press (1) or (3) to select the driver or passenger side mirror.
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2. Press the arrows on the control pad while the indicator light on the (1) or (3) button is illuminated, to move the mirror up, down, right, or left.
3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen.
4. Press either (1) or (3) again to deselect the mirror.
See Power Mirrors 0 47.
If equipped with power folding mirrors:
1. Press (2) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position.
2. Press (2) again to fold the mirrors in to the folded position.
For manual, power, and auto folding mirrors, see Folding Mirrors 0 48.
The mirrors may also include a memory function that works with the memory seats. See Memory Seats 0 61.
Interior Mirror
Adjustment
Adjust the mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle.
Manual Dimming Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind. See Manual Rearview Mirror 0 51.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
If equipped, the mirror will automatically reduce the glare of the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 0 51.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

To ad j us t t h e s te e ri n g wh e e l:
1. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down.
3. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
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Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel
To ad j us t t h e t il t a nd t el e sc o p in g steering wheel, if equipped:
1. Push the lever (1) down to move the steering wheel forward or rearward. Lift the lever up to lock the wheel in place.
2. Pull the lever (2) toward you to move the steering wheel up or down, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps
There are dome lamps in the overhead console and the headliner, if equipped.
To ch a ng e t he d om e l a m p set t in g s, press the following:
OFF : Turns the lamps off, even when a door is open.
DOOR : The lamps come on automatically when a door is opened.
ON : Turns all dome lamps on.
Reading Lamps
There are reading lamps in the overhead console and the headliner, if equipped. To operate, the ignition must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position or using Retained Accessory Power (RAP).
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Press m or n next to each reading lamp to turn it on or off.
For more information about interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 177.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
O : Turns off the automatic
headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp control to the off position again to turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, off will only work when the vehicle is in P(Park).
AUTO : Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps (if equipped), front/rear sidemarker lamps, and license plate lamps.
; : Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the headlamps.
5 : Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights.
See:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 171.
.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 0 174.
.
Fog Lamps 0 176.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper control is on the turn signal lever.
The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band with
z on it.
1 : Fast wipes.
w : Slow wipes.
3 INT : Turn the band up for more
frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
OFF : Turns the windshield wipers off.
8 : For a single wipe, turn to 8,
then release. For several wipes, hold the band on
8 longer.
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Lm : Push the paddle at the top of
the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield.
See Windshield Wiper/ Washer 0 122.

Climate Controls

These systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
For an eAssist vehicle, see the Silverado/Sierra eAssist supplement.
Climate Control System (with Heater Only)
1. Fan Control
2. Air Recirculation
3. Air Delivery Mode Control
4. Defrost
5. TEMP (Temperature Control)
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Climate Control System (with Air Conditioning)
1. Fan Control
2. A/C (Air Conditioning)
3. Air Delivery Mode Control
4. Defrost
5. TEMP (Temperature Control)
K (Rear Window Defogger, If
6. Equipped)
f (Outside Heated Mirror, If
Equipped)
8 (Outside Air, If Equipped)
7. Air Recirculation
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Dual Automatic Climate Control System
1. Driver Temperature Control
2. A/C (Air Conditioning)
3. Air Delivery Mode Controls
4. Fan Control
5. Defrost
6. Passenger Temperature Control
7. SYNC (Synchronized Tem p e r a t ur e )
8. Rear Window Defogger
9. Power Button
10. Air Recirculation
11. AU T O ( A utomatic Ope r a t i o n )
See Climate Control Systems (with
Heater Only) 0 237 or Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) 0 238 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 240 (If Equipped).

Transmission

Range Selection Mode
The Range Selection Mode buttons, if equipped, are on the automatic transmission shift lever.
To en a bl e :
1. Move the shift lever to M(Manual Mode).Thecurrent range will display next to the M. This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible. As an example, when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected, 1(First) through5(Fifth)gears are available.
2. Press the plus/minus buttons to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode 0 280.
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While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul Mode can be used.
Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul Mo d e 0 282.

Four-Wheel Drive

If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, the engine's driving power can be sent to all four wheels for extra traction.
Transfer Case Controls
The vehicle will have one of these three styles of transfer case controls. Use these controls to shift into and out of the different four-wheel drive modes.
Manual Transfer Case
This transfer case shift lever is on the floor to the right of the driver.
Electronic Transfer Case
This transfer case knob is to the left of the steering column.
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Automatic Transfer Case
This transfer case knob is to the left of the steering column.
The different drive options that may be available are described following.
2
m (Two-Wheel Drive High) : This
setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations.
AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) : This setting is ideal for use
when road surface traction conditions are variable.
Do not use AUTO mode to park on asteepgradewithpoortraction such as ice, snow, mud or gravel. In AUTO mode only the rear wheels will hold the vehicle from sliding when parked. If parking on a steep
grade, use 4 wheels engaged.
m (Four-Wheel Drive High) : Use
4
this setting when extra traction is needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations.
N(Neutral): Shift to this setting only when towing the vehicle. See
Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 437 or Trai l e r Towin g 0 318.
4
n (Four-Wheel Drive Low) : This
setting sends maximum power to all four wheels. Choose 4
driving in deep sand, mud, or snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills.
See Four-Wheel Drive 0 284.
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n when

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System

The base radio and base radio with touchscreen information is included in this manual. See the infotainment manual for information on the uplevel radios, audio players, phone, navigation system, Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE), and voice or speech recognition, if equipped.

Radio(s)

Base Radio
O : Press to turn the system on.
Press and hold to turn it off. When on, press to mute; press again to unmute. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.
RADIO : Press to choose between FM, AM, and SiriusXM if equipped.
MEDIA : Press to change the audio source between CD, USB, AUX, and Bluetooth
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{ : Press to go to the Home Page.
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,
Audio, if equipped.
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MENU : Press to select a menu.
g : Press to seek the previous
station or track.
l : Press to seek the next station
or track.
See Base Radioin Overview
(Base Radio with Touchscreen) 0 183 or Overview (Base Radio) 0 184.
Base Radio with Touchscreen
O : Press to turn the system on.
Press and hold to turn it off. When on, press to mute; press again to unmute. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.
{ : Press to go to the Home Page. 7 : Press to seek the previous
station or track.
6 : Press to seek the next station
or track.
See Base Radio with Touchscreen in Overview (Base Radio with
Touchscreen ) 0 183 or Overview (Base Radio) 0 184.
Setting the Clock
See Clock 0 123.

Satellite Radio

Vehic les wi th a SiriusXM®satellite radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. Afeeisrequiredtoreceivethe SiriusXM service.
For more information refer to:
.
www.siriusxm.com or call 1-888-601-6296 (U.S.).
.
www.siriusxm.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
See Satellite Radio (Base Radio)
0 193 or Satellite Radio (Base Radio with Touchscreen) 0 193.

Portable Audio Devices

This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack and USB ports in the center console or armrest. There may be a USB port in the upper glove box. External devices such as iPods computers, MP3 players, and USB storage devices may be connected, depending on the audio system.
See USB Port (Base Radio) 0 199 or USB Port (Base Radio with
Touchscreen ) 0 201 and Auxiliary Jack 0 207.
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth®system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls.
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The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions.
See Bluetooth (Voice Recognition -
Base Radio) 0 221 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio) 0 217 or Bluetooth (Overview) 0 216 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio with Touchscreen) 0 226.

Steering Wheel Controls

If equipped, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.
g : If equipped with OnStar
Bluetooth with those systems. See OnStar
Overview 0 486, Bluetooth (Voice Recognition - Base Radio) 0 221 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls ­Base Radio) 0 217 or Bluetooth (Overview) 0 216 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio with Touchscreen) 0 226,
or Bluetooth (Overview)in the infotainment manual.
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system, press to interact
®
or a
i : Press to reject an incoming
call or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system when not on a call.
o or p : Press to go to the
previous or next menu option.
w or x : Press to go to the next or
previous selection.
V : Press to select a highlighted
menu option.
The favorite and volume switches are on the back of the steering wheel.
1. Favorite: When on a radio source, press to select the next or previous favorite. When on a media source, press to select the next or previous track.
2. Volume: Press to increase or decrease the volume.
See Steering Wheel Controls 0 121.
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Cruise Control

5 : Press to turn the system on or
off. The indicator light is white when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off.
+RES : If there is a set speed in memory, press briefly to resume to that speed or press and hold to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed.
SET✓ : Press briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed.
* : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set speed from memory.
See Cruise Control 0 298.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems.
If the vehicle has the base level instrument cluster, the trip odometer reset stem is used to operate the DIC.
If the vehicle has the uplevel instrument cluster, the right steering wheel controls are used to operate the DIC.
w or x : Press to move up or
down in a list.
o or p : Press to move between
the interactive display zones in the cluster.
V : Press to open a menu or select
amenuitem.Pressandholdto reset values on certain screens.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) 0 145 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 147.
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Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System

If equipped, FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a
green indicator, is detected ahead. This indicator displays amber if you follow a vehicle much too closely. When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a flashing red alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses the driver seat.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 304.
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Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)

If the vehicle has Forward Collision Alert (FCA), it also has FAB, which includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA). When the system detects a vehicle ahead in your path that is traveling in the same direction that you may be about to crash into, it can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the
vehicle. This can help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes when driving in a forward gear.
See Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) 0 306.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

If equipped, LDW may help avoid unintentional lane departures at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings. The
LDW light, marking is detected. If the vehicle departs the lane, the light will change to amber and flash. In addition, beeps will sound or the driver seat will pulse.
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (2500/3500 Series) 0 307.
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Lane Keep Assist (LKA)

If equipped, LKA may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures. It may assist by gently turning the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a detected lane
marking without using a turn signal in that direction. It may also provide aLaneDepartureWarning(LDW) alert as the lane marking is crossed. The system will not assist or alert if it detects that you are actively steering. Override LKA by turning the steering wheel. LKA uses a camera to detect lane markings between 60 km/h (37 mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph).
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
(2500/3500 Series) 0 307 and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) (1500 Series) 0 309.

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

If equipped, RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on the infotainment display when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to aid with parking and low-speed backing maneuvers.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 302.
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Parking Assist

If equipped, Rear Parking Assist (RPA) uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R(Reverse).Itoperates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may display a warning triangle on the Rear Vision Camera screen and a graphic on the instrument cluster to provide the object distance. In addition, multiple beeps or seat pulses may occur if very close to an object.
The vehicle may also have the Front Parking Assist system.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 302.

Power Outlets

Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone, MP3 player, etc.
The vehicle may have up to four accessory power outlets.
Vehicles with a Center Console
.
One or two in front of the cupholders on the center console.
.
One inside the center console.
.
One on the rear of the center console.
Vehicles with Bench Seats
.
One on the center stack below the climate control system.
.
One or two in the storage area on the bench seat.
Lift the cover to access and replace when not in use.
See Power Outlets 0 124.

Universal Remote System

If equipped with the Universal Remote system, these buttons will be in the front overhead console.
This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices.
See Universal Remote System 0 168.
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Sunroof

Open/Close (Manual Mode) : To
open the sunroof, press and hold
I.Releasetheswitchtostop
the movement. Press and hold to close the sunroof. Release the switch to stop the movement.
Tilt Switch
Vent : From the closed position,
J to vent the sunroof. Press
press
K to close the vent.
When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will automatically raise.
If equipped, the sunroof operates when the ignition is on or in ACC/ ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 271.
Slide Switch
Express-Open/Express-Close : To
express-open the sunroof, fully press and release
switch again to stop the movement. To ex p re s s- c l o s e the s un r o o f , ful l y
press and release switch again to stop the movement.
I.Pressthe
K.Pressthe
The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed.
The sunroof also has a sunshade, which can be pulled forward to block sun rays. The sunshade must be opened and closed manually.
If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the automatic reversal system will detect the object and stop the sunroof.
See Sunroof 0 54.
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Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems come on automatically when the vehicle is started and begins to move.
.
To tu r n o f f tra c ti o n co n tr o l, p r es s and release stack. The traction off light
displays in the instrument cluster. The appropriate Driver Information Center (DIC) message displays. See Ride
Control System Messages 0 154.
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To tu r n o f f bot h t r a c ti o n c o n t r o l and StabiliTrak, press and
hold
g on the center
i
g until i and g illuminate
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