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In Brief . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . .1-4

Vehicle Features. . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .2-16

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . 3-2

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-19

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Information Displays . . . . . . . .. . 5-28

Vehicle Messages.. . . . . . . . . . . 5-33

Vehicle Personalization.. . . . . . 5-42

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 6-5

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Radio . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . ..7-7

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

Phone . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 7-22

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-16

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24

Automatic Transmission . . . . . .9-25

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 9-33

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . .9-35

Cruise Control . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 9-37

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-58

Vehicle Care . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . .10-2

Vehicle Checks.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-37

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-84

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-89

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . .10-92

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Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . .11-3

Special Application

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8

Additional Maintenance

and Care . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 11-9

Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-12

Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-15

Technical Data . . . . . . ......... 12-1

Vehicle Identification.. . . . . . . . 12-1

Vehicle Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1

Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-13

Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 14-1

OnStar Overview.. . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

OnStar Services . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 14-2

OnStar Additional

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . 14-5

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

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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, GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem, and SAVANA are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20875605 B Second Printing

Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC wherever it appears in this manual.

If the vehicle has the Duramax

Diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for additional and specific information on this engine.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from:

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

Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170

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Using this Manual

To quickly locate information about 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, Warnings, and Cautions

Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.

Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.

Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.

WARNING

{

These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.

Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.

A circle with a slash through it is a 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 : This symbol is shown when

you need to see the owner manual for additional instructions or information.

* : This symbol is shown when

you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.

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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.

9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls

or OnStar

J : Brake System Warning

Light

" : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps

. : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer

i : Top Tether Anchors for Child

Restraints

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure

} : Power

/ : Remote Vehicle Start

> : Safety Belt Reminders

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

_ : Tow/Haul Mode d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak

M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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2 NOTES

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In Brief 1-1

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-5

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Safety Belts . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Airbag On-Off Switch . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-9

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Steering Wheel

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Windshield Wiper/Washer .... 1-12

Climate Controls . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-13

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Vehicle Features

Radio(s) . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-17

Bluetooth

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-18

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Performance and Maintenance

StabiliTrak®System . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-20

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-20

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-20

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . 1-21

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

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Instrument Panel

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A. Air Vents on page 8‑7.

B. Driver Information Center (DIC)

Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑28.

C. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.

See Turn and Lane-Change

Signals on page 6‑5.

Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑4.

D. Hazard Warning Flashers on

page 6‑4 (Out of View).

E. Instrument Cluster on

page 5‑11.

F. Shift Lever. See Starting the

Engine on page 9‑18.

Manual Mode on page 9‑31

(If Equipped).

G. Climate Control Systems on

page 8‑1.

H. Infotainment on page 7‑1.

I. Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6‑1.

J. Instrument Panel Illumination

Control on page 6‑5.

Dome Lamp Override. See Dome Lamps on page 6‑6.

K. Cruise Control on page 9‑37

(If Equipped).

Fast Idle System (If Equipped). See the Duramax diesel supplement for more information.

L. Steering Wheel Adjustment on

page 5‑2 (If Equipped).

M. Data Link Connector (DLC)

(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑20.

N. Horn on page 5‑3.

O. Steering Wheel Controls on

page 5‑2 (If Equipped).

P. Tow/Haul Mode Button. See

“Tow/Haul Mode” under Towing Equipment on page 9‑55.

Q. Power Outlets on page 5‑9.

R. StabiliTrak

System on

page 9‑35 (If Equipped).

S. Passenger Airbag On‐Off

Switch (If Equipped). See

Airbag On-Off Switch on page 3‑27.

T. Front Storage on page 4‑1

(If Equipped).

U. Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator on page 5‑19

(If Equipped).

OnStar

System Button (If Equipped). See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1.

V. Rear Heating System on

page 8‑4 (If Equipped).

W. USB Port (If Equipped). See

Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑17.

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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

If equipped, the RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.

RKE Transmitter with Remote

Start Shown

Q : Press to lock all doors.

Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑42.

K : Press to unlock the driver door.

Press

K again within five seconds

to unlock all remaining doors.

j : Press to unlock only the cargo

doors.

L : Press and release to locate

the vehicle. Press more than two seconds to sound the

panic alarm. Press cancel the panic alarm.

See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.

L and hold for

L again to

Remote Vehicle Start

With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.

Starting the Vehicle

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.

2. Press and release

3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold

the turn signal lamps flash.

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.

/ until

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The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.

Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start:

Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold

until the parking lamps turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the ignition on and then back off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5.

Door Locks

Manual Door Locks

Lock and unlock the door from the outside using the key or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if available. From the inside, slide the manual lever on the door up or down.

See Door Locks on page 2‑7.

Power Door Locks

On vehicles with power door locks, the switches are located on the doors.

T : Press to lock and unlock the

doors.

See Power Door Locks on page 2‑8.

Windows

Manual Windows

Operate the manual windows by turning the hand crank on each door to raise or lower the side door windows.

See Manual Windows on page 2‑17.

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Power Windows

If the vehicle has power windows, the controls are located on each of the side doors. The driver door also has a control to operate the front passenger window.

Press or pull up on the switch to lower or raise the window.

Express‐Down

The driver window switch also has an express-down feature that allows the window to be lowered without holding the switch. Press fully and release the window switch marked AUTO to activate the express-down mode. This mode can be cancelled at any time by pulling up on the switch. To open the window part way, lightly tap the switch until the window is at the desired position.

See Power Windows on page 2‑17.

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

To adjust a manual seat:

1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat.

2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar.

3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure the seat is locked in place.

See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑2.

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Power Seats

To adjust a power seat, if available, use the controls on the front of the seat:

Adjust the seat by moving the center knob up, down, right, or left.

Raise and lower the front or rear of the seat cushion by moving the right or left lever up or down.

See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.

Reclining Seatbacks

To recline the seatback:

1. Lift the lever on the inboard side of the seat.

2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.

3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

To return the seatback to the upright 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 on page 3‑3.

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Safety Belts

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly.

Safety Belts on page 3‑9.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑10.

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑12.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑47.

Airbag On-Off Switch

If the instrument panel has one of the switches pictured in the following illustrations, the vehicle has an airbag on-off switch that you can use to manually turn on or off the right front passenger airbag.

Canada and Mexico

To operate the airbag on‐off switch, use the vehicle key.

See Airbag On-Off Switch on page 3‑27 for important information.

United States

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Passenger Sensing System

The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag and roof‐rail airbags, if equipped, are not affected by this.

If the vehicle has a passenger sensing system, the passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started.

United States

Canada and Mexico

See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑30 for important information.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

Vehicles with outside manual mirrors can be adjusted by moving the mirror up and down or left to right so you can see a little of the side of the vehicle, and have a clear view of objects behind you.

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Vehicles with outside power mirrors have controls located on the driver side door.

Select each mirror by turning the knob clockwise for the passenger side mirror or counterclockwise for the driver side mirror. Adjust the mirror angle by moving the knob in the desired direction.

Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror.

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Vehicles with towing mirrors can be adjusted manually for a clear view of the objects behind you.

Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return it to the original position.

Interior Mirror

Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view behind the vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind. Push the tab, located at the base of the mirror, forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use.

See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2‑16.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

For vehicles with a tilt steering wheel, the lever is located on the left side of the steering column.

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever to move the steering wheel up or down into a comfortable position.

2. Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.

See Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑2.

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Interior Lighting

Dome Lamp

The dome lamps come on when any door is opened. They turn off after all the doors are closed.

The instrument panel brightness knob extends when

To manually turn on the dome lamps, press

clockwise to the farthest position. In this position, the dome lamps remain on whether a door is opened or closed.

D is pressed.

D then turn the knob

E DOME OFF: This button is

located above the instrument panel brightness knob.

Press the button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened. Press the button again so that the dome lamps come on when a door is opened.

Reading Lamps

For vehicles with reading lamps, press the button located next to each lamp to turn it on or off.

The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations. The lamps cannot be adjusted.

For more information on interior lighting, see:

Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5.

Entry/Exit Lighting on page 6‑7.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.

O : Briefly turn the control to this

position to turn the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) off or back on.

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For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position only works for vehicles that are shifted into the P (Park) position.

AUTO: Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, and license plate lamps.

; : Turns on the parking lamps,

taillamps, instrument panel lights, and license plate lamps.

2 : Turns on the headlamps,

parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, and license plate lamps.

For more information, see:

Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.

Exterior Lamps Off Reminder on page 6‑2.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6‑3.

Automatic Headlamp System on page 6‑3.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The lever is located on the left side of the steering column.

8 : Use for a single wiping cycle. 6 : Use to adjust the delay time

between wipes. Turn the band up or down for more frequent wipes or less frequent wipes.

d : Slow wipes. a : Fast wipes. 9 : Use to turn the wipers off. L : Push the paddle on top of the

multifunction lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑4.

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Climate Controls

The vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled with these systems.

Vehicles without Air Conditioning

A. Fan Control

B. Temperature Control

C. Air Delivery Mode Control

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Vehicles with Air Conditioning

A. Fan Control

B. Temperature Control

C. Air Delivery Mode Control

D. Rear Window Defogger

See Climate Control Systems on

page 8‑1. See Rear Heating System on page 8‑4 (If Equipped) or Rear Climate Control System on page 8‑5

(If Equipped).

Transmission

Range Selection Mode

The vehicle may have a Range Selection Mode. The Range Selection Mode helps control the vehicle's transmission and vehicle speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer by letting you select a desired range of gears.

To use this feature, do the following:

1. Move the shift lever to M (Manual Mode).

2. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions.

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When M (Manual Mode) is selected, a number displays in the DIC next to the M indicating the current gear.

Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑32.

While using Range Selection Mode, Cruise Control and the Tow/Haul Mode can be used. See Manual Mode on page 9‑31.

Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

Radio with CD (MP3)

O : Press to turn the system on

and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.

BAND: Press to choose between FM1, FM2, AM, and XM™.

f : Select radio stations.

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stations.

4 : Press to switch the display

between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time. Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS station or MP3 song. A choice of additional information such as Channel, Song, Artist, and CAT (category) can display. Continue pressing to highlight the desired tab, or press the softkey located under any one of the tabs and the information about that tab displays.

For more information about these and other radio features, see Infotainment on page 7‑1.

Storing a Favorite Station

Depending on which radio the vehicle has, radio stations are stored as either favorites or presets.

For vehicles with a FAV button, a maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio FAV button. Press FAV to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM and FM stations.

If the radio does not have a FAV button, up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on the six numbered buttons.

For more information on storing a favorite station, see Operation on page 7‑3.

Setting the Clock

To set the time and date for the Radio with CD (MP3):

1. Press

2. Press the softkey located below

3. Increase or decrease the time or

H and the HR, MIN, MM,

DD, and YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year) display.

any one of the tabs that you want to change.

date, depending on the radio, by pressing the

¨ SEEK buttons, s REV or

\ FWD buttons, or by turning

f clockwise or

counterclockwise.

For detailed instructions on setting the clock for your specific audio system, see Clock on page 5‑7.

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Satellite Radio

XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound.

A fee is required to receive the XM service.

For more information, refer to:

www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.)

www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada)

See Satellite Radio on page 7‑9.

Portable Audio Devices

This vehicle may have an auxiliary input located on the radio faceplate and a USB port located on the instrument panel. External devices such as an iPod MP3 player, CD changer, or USB storage device can be connected to the auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input cable or the USB port depending on the audio system.

See "Using the Auxiliary Input Jack" and "Using the USB Port" in Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑17.

, laptop computer,

Bluetooth

For vehicles with a Bluetooth system, it allows users with a Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s audio system and controls.

The Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone must be paired with the Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. For more information, visit www.gm.com/bluetooth.

For more information, see Bluetooth on page 7‑22.

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Steering Wheel Controls

For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.

w : Press to go to the next favorite

radio station, track on a CD, or folder on an iPod device.

or USB

c / x : Press to go to the

previous favorite radio station, track on a CD, or folder on an iPod USB device. Also press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call.

b / g : Press to silence the vehicle

speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with

OnStar if equipped.

−

SRCE: Press to switch between the radio and CD, and for equipped vehicles, the front auxiliary.

or Bluetooth systems,

e : Press to increase volume.

e : Press to decrease volume.

¨ : Press to seek the next radio

station, the next track while sourced to the CD, or to select tracks and folders on an iPod

For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.

or USB device.

Cruise Control

For vehicles with cruise control, the buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel.

J : Turns the system on or off.

+RES: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate.

SET−: Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or press and hold to decelerate.

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[ : Press to disengage cruise

control without erasing the set speed from memory.

For more information, see Cruise Control on page 9‑37.

Power Outlets

The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or an MP3 player.

The vehicle may have two accessory power outlets located on the instrument panel.

Remove the cover to access and replace when not in use.

See Power Outlets on page 5‑9.

Performance and Maintenance

StabiliTrak®System

The vehicle may have 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 turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

To turn off traction control, press and release the StabiliTrak

button

g. The appropriate DIC

message will display. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑38.

To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold

the StabiliTrak button the StabiliTrak Off light

illuminates and the appropriate DIC messages display. See Ride

Control System Messages on page 5‑38.

g until

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Press and release the StabiliTrak button again to turn on both systems.

For more information, see

StabiliTrak

System on page 9‑35.

Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The TPMS warning light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.

During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.

The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures.

See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑58.

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.

Resetting the Oil Life System

1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off.

2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.

3. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.

See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑10.

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 9‑42. For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9‑40.

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Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.

Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.

Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.

Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.

When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.

Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.

Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.

Combine several trips into a single trip.

Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.

Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

Roadside Assistance Program

U.S.: 1-888-881-3302

TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438

Canada: 1-800-268-6800

As the owner of a new GMC, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program.

See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑5.

Roadside Assistance and OnStar

If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the

and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor who will assess your problem, contact

Q button

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Roadside Assistance, and relay your exact location to get the help you need.

Online Owner Center

The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more.

U.S.: gmc.com (click on “Owners,” then “Manage My GMC/Owners Login”)

Canada: gmcowner.ca

OnStar

If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 2-2

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Cargo Door Relocking . . . . . . . . 2-8

Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Doors

Side Door (60/40

Swing-Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Sliding Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Rear Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . ...... 2-13

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-13

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-15

Trailer-Tow Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 2-15

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . ... . . . . 2-16

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-16

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 2-16

Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Swing-Out Windows . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Enhanced Technology

Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 2-19

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . 2-19

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Keys and Locks

Keys

WARNING

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Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.

The key is used for the ignition and all door locks.

The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys. Store this information in a safe place, not in the vehicle.

See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed.

Notice: If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always carry a spare key.

If you are locked out of the vehicle, call the Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑5.

With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑16 for information

regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range:

Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.

Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.

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