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2013 Chevrolet/GMC Tahoe/Yukon/Yukon Denali Hybrid M

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-1Hybrid Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Performance andMaintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-11Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

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

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

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . 9-2Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . 9-6Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-12Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-1Recommended Fluids . . . . . . . . 11-2

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

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


ii Introduction

The names, logos, emblems,slogans, vehicle model names, andvehicle body designs appearing inthis manual including, but not limitedto, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET,GMC, the CHEVROLET and GMCTruck Emblems, TAHOE, YUKON,and DENALI are trademarks and/orservice marks of General MotorsLLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,or licensors.

This manual describes features thatmay or may not be on your specificvehicle either because they areoptions that you did not purchase ordue to changes subsequent to theprinting of this owner manual.Please refer to the purchasedocumentation relating to yourspecific vehicle to confirm each ofthe features found on your vehicle.For vehicles first sold in Canada,substitute the name “GeneralMotors of Canada Limited” for

Chevrolet Motor Division and/orGMC wherever it appears in thismanual.

Keep this manual in the vehicle forquick reference.

Your hybrid SUV is designed to bemore fuel efficient than the standardSUV, which results in reducedcarbon dioxide emissions.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

A French language copy of thismanual can be obtained from yourdealer or from:

On peut obtenir un exemplaire dece guide en français auprès duconcessionnaire ou à l'adressesuivante:

Helm, IncorporatedAttention: Customer Service47911 Halyard DrivePlymouth, MI 48170

Using this SupplementThis supplement containsinformation specific to the uniquecomponents of the vehicle. It doesnot explain everything you need toknow about the vehicle. Read thissupplement along with the ownermanual to learn about the vehicle'sfeatures and controls.

Index

A good place to look for what youneed is the Index in back of thissupplement. It is an alphabetical listof what is in the supplement, andthe page number where you willfind it.

Litho in U.S.A.Part No. 20955547 A First Printing ©2012 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.


In Brief 1-1

In Brief

Initial Drive InformationTransmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Hybrid FeaturesHigh Voltage SafetyInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Fuel Economy Gauge . . . . . . . . . 1-3Automatic Engine Start/StopFeature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . 1-4Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Performance and MaintenanceTire Sealant andCompressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Initial DriveInformation

Transmission

Range Selection Mode

The Range Selection Mode switchis on the shift lever.

To enable the Range Selectionfeature:

1. Move the shift lever to the M(Manual) position. The currentrange will appear next to the M.This is the highest attainablerange with all lower gearsaccessible. As an example,when 3 (Third) gear is selected,1 (First) through 3 (Third) gearsare available.

2. Press the plus/minus buttons onthe steering column shift lever toselect the desired range of gearsfor current driving conditions.

Cruise control can be used while thevehicle is in Range Selection Mode.

See Manual Mode on page 9‑8.

Four-Wheel DriveIf the vehicle has four-wheel drive,you can send the engine's drivingpower to all four wheels for extratraction. Read the following beforeusing four-wheel drive.


1-2 In Brief

Automatic Transfer Case

The transfer case knob is located tothe left of the instrument panelcluster. You can choose among fivedriving settings:

2 m (Two-Wheel Drive High): Thissetting is used for driving in moststreet and highway situations.

AUTO (Automatic Four-WheelDrive): This setting is ideal for usewhen road surface tractionconditions are variable.

4 m (Four-Wheel Drive High): Usethe four-wheel high position whenyou need extra traction, such as onsnowy or icy roads or in mostoff-road situations.

4 n (Four-Wheel Drive Low): Thissetting delivers extra torque. Youmight choose Four-Wheel Drive Lowif you are driving off-road in deepsand, deep mud, deep snow, andwhile climbing or descending steephills.

N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle'stransfer case to N (Neutral) onlywhen towing the vehicle. SeeRecreational Vehicle Towing onpage 10‑34 and “Towing theVehicle” in the owner manual.

See Four-Wheel Drive on page 9‑9.

Hybrid Features

High Voltage SafetyInformationThis vehicle has a standard 12-voltbattery and a high voltage hybridbattery. Only a trained servicetechnician with the properknowledge and tools should inspect,test, or replace the hybrid battery.See your dealer if the hybrid batteryneeds service.

The 12-volt battery cables, in theengine compartment, are clearlylabeled. In emergency situations,first responders can cut thosecables to disable the high voltagehybrid battery system.


In Brief 1-3

Fuel Economy Gauge

Metric

English

This gauge shows when the vehicleis operating at a fuel efficient point.

By modifying driving behavior toincrease the economy time duringdriving, fuel mileage will beimproved.

See Fuel Economy Gauge onpage 5‑5.

Automatic Engine Start/Stop FeatureStart the engine as you would anyother engine. See “Starting theEngine” in the owner manual formore information on starting. Thehybrid system provides very quietengine starting. If pulling a trailerwith trailer brakes, see TrailerTowing on page 9‑15 for moreinformation.

Auto Stop

The vehicle has an Auto Stopfeature. After a successful enginestart, the engine may turn off andoperate in the Auto Stop mode.

Keep your foot firmly on the brakepedal until you are ready for thevehicle to move.

Engine OFF and AUTO STOPmodes are indicated on thetachometer display. When thetachometer needle indicates OFF,the engine is not running and willremain off until the ignition key isplaced in the START position or aremote vehicle start is performed.When the tachometer needleindicates AUTO STOP, the hybridsystem is on, the engine is notrunning, but may Auto Start at anytime without notice. See Tachometeron page 5‑4 for more information.

A chime will sound if the driver dooris opened while in Auto Stop as areminder that the ignition switch isnot in the LOCK/OFF position.Always turn the ignition switch toLOCK/OFF and remove the keyfrom the ignition switch when exitingthe vehicle.


1-4 In Brief

Auto Start

The vehicle also has an Auto Startfeature. The engine will remain offwhile in Auto Stop mode untilvehicle conditions require theengine to run. The near-instantstarting of the engine from AutoStop mode is called Auto Start.

EV Mode

The vehicle also has an EV modewhich uses only the electric motor tomove the vehicle. With lightacceleration, the vehicle will drive inEV mode. EV mode is unavailablewhen the vehicle is out of fuel.

For more information on Auto Stop,Auto Start, and EV Mode, seeStarting the Vehicle on page 9‑2.

Regenerative BrakingRegenerative braking enables theelectric drive motor to operate as agenerator when coasting or braking.Energy from the moving vehiclerecharges the hybrid battery.

The hydraulic disc brakes work withthe regenerative braking to ensureeffective braking.

The braking system is computercontrolled and blends theregenerative braking with theconventional hydraulic disc brakesto meet any requirements fordeceleration. Because the controllerapplies the hydraulic brakes throughits high pressure accumulator, youmay occasionally hear the motordriven pump when it recharges thesystem. This is normal. In the eventof a controller problem, the brakepedal may be harder to push andthe stopping distance may belonger.

See Regenerative Braking onpage 9‑14.

BatteryThis vehicle has a standard 12-voltbattery and a high voltage hybridbattery. When a new standard12-volt battery is needed, see yourdealer for one that has thereplacement number shown on theoriginal battery's label. Only atrained service technician with theproper knowledge and tools shouldinspect, test, or replace the hybridbattery. See your dealer if the hybridbattery needs service. See Batteryon page 10‑10.

ServiceNever try to do your own service onhybrid components. You can beinjured and the vehicle can bedamaged if you try to do your ownservice work. Service and repair ofthese hybrid components shouldonly be performed by a trainedservice technician with the properknowledge and tools. See DoingYour Own Service Work onpage 10‑2.


In Brief 1-5

Performance andMaintenance

Tire Sealant andCompressor KitThis vehicle has a tire sealant andcompressor kit that can be used toseal small punctures in the treadarea of the tire. Significant sidewalldamage will require the tire to bereplaced.

See Tire Sealant and CompressorKit on page 10‑22 for completeoperating information.


1-6 In Brief

2 NOTES


Seats and Restraints 3-1

Seats andRestraints

Front SeatsPower Seat Adjustment (Tahoeand Yukon Hybrid) . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Lumbar Adjustment (Tahoe andYukon Hybrid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Reclining Seatbacks (Tahoeand Yukon Hybrid) . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Airbag SystemReplacing Airbag System Partsafter a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats

Power Seat Adjustment(Tahoe and Yukon Hybrid)

A. Power Seat Adjustment Control

B. Manual Lumbar Control

C. Manual Reclining SeatbackLever

Adjust the seat forward or rearwardby sliding the control (A) forward orrearward.

Your vehicle may have additionalfeatures to adjust the power seat:. Raise or lower the front part of

the seat cushion by moving thefront of the control up or down.

. Raise or lower the entire seat bymoving the rear of the control upor down.

Lumbar Adjustment(Tahoe and Yukon Hybrid)Increase or decrease lumbarsupport by turning the control (B)forward or rearward.

Reclining Seatbacks(Tahoe and Yukon Hybrid)To recline the seatback:

1. Lift the reclining seatbacklever (C).

2. Move the seatback to thedesired position, then releasethe lever to lock the seatback inplace.


3-2 Seats and Restraints

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

To return the seatback to an uprightposition:

1. Lift the lever fully withoutapplying pressure to theseatback and the seatback willreturn to the upright position.

2. Release the lever to lock theseatback in place.

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

Airbag System

Replacing Airbag SystemParts after a CrashIf an airbag inflates or the vehiclehas been in a crash, the vehicle'ssensing system may command theautomatic hybrid battery disconnectto open. When the batterydisconnect is open, the hybridbattery will be off and the vehiclewill not start. The airbag readinesslight and/or SERVICE HYBRIDSYSTEM warning message maycome on in the Driver InformationCenter (DIC). See “AirbagReadiness Light” in the ownermanual and Driver InformationCenter (DIC) on page 5‑11 for moreinformation.

To operate the vehicle, theautomatic hybrid battery disconnectmust be reconnected by a qualifiedservice technician and sensingsystem parts will need to bereplaced. Have the vehicle servicedright away.


Instruments and Controls 5-1

Instruments andControls

ControlsPower Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicatorsInstrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4Fuel Economy Gauge . . . . . . . . . 5-5Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . 5-6Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Charging System Light . . . . . . . . 5-8Brake System WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Antilock Brake System (ABS)Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

StabiliTrak® OFF Light . . . . . . . . 5-9Traction Control System(TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light . . . . 5-10

Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-10

Information DisplaysDriver InformationCenter (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

Vehicle MessagesVehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11Battery Voltage and ChargingMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Brake System Messages . . . . 5-12Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-12Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . 5-12Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-12Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-13

Controls

Power Outlets

Power Outlet AlternatingCurrent

The vehicle may have a poweroutlet that can be used to plug inelectrical equipment that uses amaximum limit of 150 watts.

The power outlet is in the rear cargoarea on the driver side.


5-2 Instruments and Controls

An indicator light on the outletcomes on when in use. The ignitionmust be in ON/RUN whenequipment requiring less than150 watts is plugged into the outlet,and no system fault is detected.

The indicator light does not come onwhen the ignition is in LOCK/OFF orif no equipment is plugged into theoutlet.

If equipment is connected usingmore than 150 watts, or a systemfault is detected, a protection circuitshuts off the power supply and theindicator light turns off. To reset thecircuit, unplug the item and plug itback in or turn the RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) off andthen back on. The power restartswhen equipment using 150 watts orless is plugged into the outlet and asystem fault is not detected.

The power outlet is not designed forand may not work properly if thefollowing are plugged in:. Equipment with high initial peak

wattage such as:compressor-driven refrigeratorsand electric power tools.

. Other equipment requiring anextremely stable power supplysuch as:microcomputer-controlledelectric blankets, touch sensorlamps, etc.

See High Voltage Devices andWiring on page 10‑13.



Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Instrument Cluster

English Version Shown, Metric Similar



Tachometer

When the ignition is in ON/RUN, thetachometer indicates the vehiclestatus:

This gauge is to assist in drivingefficiently and may vary duringnormal operation.

The vehicle is being driven the mostefficient when the gauge is kept inthe middle.

The gauge moves to the left whenbraking and to the right whenaccelerating. When either are doneaggressively, the efficiency isdecreased.

Fuel Gauge

Metric

English

When the ignition is on, the fuelgauge shows approximately howmuch fuel is left in the tank. Thegauge will first indicate E (empty)before it is out of fuel, but thevehicle should be refueled as soonas possible.

An arrow on the fuel gaugeindicates the side of the vehicle thefuel door is on.



Listed are four situations that mayoccur with the fuel gauge, none ofthese indicate a problem:. At the gas station, the fuel pump

shuts off before the gauge readsF (full).

. It takes a little more or less fuelto fill up than the fuel gaugeindicated. For example, thegauge may have indicated thetank was half full, but it actuallytook a little more or less thanhalf the tank's capacity to fillthe tank.

. The gauge moves a little whileturning a corner or speeding up.

. The gauge does not go back toE (empty) when the ignition isturned off.

Fuel Economy Gauge

Metric

English

This gauge is to assist in drivingefficiently and may vary duringnormal operation.

The vehicle is being driven the mostefficient when the gauge is kept inthe middle.

The gauge moves to the left whenbraking and to the right whenaccelerating. when either are doneaggressively, the efficiency isdecreased.



Engine Oil PressureGauge

Metric

English

The oil pressure gauge shows theengine oil pressure in psi (poundsper square inch) when the engine isrunning. Canadian vehicles indicatepressure in kPa (kilopascals). Theoil pressure gauge will read zerowhen operating in the AUTOSTOP mode.

Oil pressure should be 200 to550 kPa (29 to 80 psi). In certainsituations, such as long extendedidles on hot days, it could read aslow as 105 kPa (15 psi) and still beconsidered normal.

When the engine is running,readings in the low pressure zonemay be caused by a dangerouslylow oil level or some other problemcausing low oil pressure.

Notice: Lack of proper engine oilmaintenance can damage theengine. Driving with the engineoil low can also damage theengine. The repairs would not becovered by the vehicle warranty.Check the oil level as soon aspossible. Add oil if required, butif the oil level is within theoperating range and the oilpressure is still low, have thevehicle serviced. Always followthe maintenance schedule forchanging engine oil.



AUTO STOP

When the engine goes into AUTOSTOP mode, the oil pressure gaugedrops to zero. Oil pressure returnsto the normal operating range afterthe engine starts.

See Starting the Vehicle onpage 9‑2 for more information.

AUTO STOP displays in the DriverInformation Center (DIC) when thevehicle speed is zero. See DriverInformation Center (DIC) onpage 5‑11 for more information.

Engine CoolantTemperature Gauge

Metric

English

This gauge shows the enginecoolant temperature.

It also provides an indicator of howhard the vehicle is working. During amajority of the operation, the gaugereads 100°C (210°F) or less. If aload is being pulled or going uphills, it is normal for the temperatureto fluctuate and go over the 113°C(235°F) mark. However, if the gaugereaches the 125°C (260°F) mark, itindicates that the cooling system isworking beyond its capacity.



Charging System Light

This 12‐volt battery light comes onbriefly when the ignition is turned toON/RUN, but the engine is notrunning, as a check to show it isworking.

It should go out once the enginehas been started. If it stays on,or comes on while driving, therecould be a problem with the 12‐voltcharging system. Have the vehicleserviced by your dealer. A 12‐voltcharging system Driver InformationCenter (DIC) message may alsoappear. See Driver InformationCenter (DIC) on page 5‑11 for moreinformation. This light could indicatethat there are electrical problems.

Have it checked right away. If ashort distance must be driven withthe light on, be certain to turn off allthe accessories.

Brake System WarningLightWith the ignition in ON/RUN, thebrake system warning light comeson when the parking brake is set.If the vehicle is driven with theparking brake engaged, a chimesounds when the vehicle speed isgreater than 8 km/h (5 mph).

The vehicle brake system consistsof two hydraulic circuits. If onecircuit is not working, the remainingcircuit can still work to stop thevehicle. For normal brakingperformance, both circuits need tobe working.

If the warning light comes on and achime sounds there could be abrake problem. Have the brakesystem inspected right away.

This light also comes on due to lowbrake fluid. See the owner manualfor more information.

Metric English

This light should come on brieflywhen the ignition key is turned toON/RUN. If it does not come onthen, have it fixed so it will be readyto warn if there is a problem.

{ WARNING

The brake system might not beworking properly if the brakesystem warning light is on.Driving with the brake systemwarning light on can lead to acrash. If the light is still on afterthe vehicle has been pulled off

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WARNING (Continued)

the road and carefully stopped,have the vehicle towed forservice.

If the light comes on while driving,pull off the road and stop carefully.The pedal might be harder to pushor can go closer to the floor. It maytake longer to stop. If the light doesnot go out, have the vehicle towedfor service. See “Towing theVehicle” in the owner manual.

Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning Light

For vehicles with the Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS), this light comes onbriefly when the engine is inON/RUN.

That is normal. If the light does notcome on then, have it fixed so it willbe ready to warn if there is aproblem.

If the ABS light stays on, turn theignition off, if the light comes onwhile driving, stop as soon as it issafely possible and turn the ignitionoff. Then start the engine again toreset the system. If the ABS lightstill stays on, or comes on againwhile driving, the vehicle needsservice. If the regular brake systemwarning light is not on, the vehiclestill has brakes, but not antilockbrakes. If the regular brake systemwarning light is also on, the vehicledoes not have antilock brakes andthere is a problem with the regularbrakes. See Brake System WarningLight on page 5‑8.

For vehicles with a DriverInformation Center (DIC), see DriverInformation Center (DIC) onpage 5‑11 for all brake related DICmessages.

StabiliTrak® OFF Light

This light comes on briefly when theignition is in ON/RUN.

If it does not, have the vehicleserviced by your dealer. If thesystem is working normally, theindicator light then goes off.

Press and release the TractionControl System (TCS)/StabiliTrakbutton to turn off TCS, and amessage displays in the DIC.

Press and briefly hold the TCS/StabiliTrak button to turn off theStabiliTrak system; the StabiliTrak



OFF light comes on and a messageappears in the Driver InformationCenter (DIC).

If the StabiliTrak/TCS system is off,the system does not assist incontrolling the vehicle. Turn on theStabiliTrak/TCS system and theindicator light turns off.

See the owner manual for moreinformation.

Traction Control System(TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light

The Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak light comes on brieflywhen the engine is in ON/RUN.

If the light does not come on orstays on, have the vehicle servicedby the dealer. If the system isworking normally, the indicator lightturns off.

If the light comes on and stays onwhile driving, and a messagedisplays in the Driver InformationCenter (DIC), have the vehicleserviced by the dealer. See RideControl System Messages for moreinformation.

If the light flashes while driving, thismeans that the StabiliTrak or theTCS is assisting in controlling thevehicle.


Engine Oil Pressure LightNotice: Lack of proper engine oilmaintenance can damage theengine. Driving with the engineoil low can also damage theengine. The repairs would not becovered by the vehicle warranty.

Check the oil level as soon aspossible. Add oil if required, butif the oil level is within theoperating range and the oilpressure is still low, have thevehicle serviced. Always followthe maintenance schedule forchanging engine oil.

This light comes on briefly as acheck it works, when the ignition isin ON/RUN. If it does not, have thevehicle serviced.

If the light comes on and stays on, itmeans that oil is not flowing throughthe engine properly. The vehiclecould be low on oil and might havesome other system problem.

During an Auto Stop there is zero oilpressure, but this light will notcome on.



Information Displays

Driver InformationCenter (DIC)

Trip/Fuel Menu Items

Press the trip/fuel button to displaythe Trip/Fuel Menu items. For moreitems see “Driver Information Center(DIC)” in the owner manual.

BATTERY VOLTAGE

This display shows the currentbattery voltage. If the voltage is inthe normal range, the value willdisplay. For example, the displaymay read BATTERY VOLTAGE13 VOLTS. Your vehicle's chargingsystem regulates voltage based onthe state of the battery. The batteryvoltage may fluctuate when viewingthis information on the DIC. This isnormal. See “Charging SystemLight” in the owner manual for moreinformation. If there is a problemwith the battery charging system,

the DIC will display a message. SeeBattery Voltage and ChargingMessages on page 5‑12.

INST ECON (InstantaneousEconomy)

This display normally showsinstantaneous fuel economy. Whenthe vehicle is in Auto Stop modeAUTO STOP or IFE = 0 L/100km orIFE = 99MPG will be displayed.See Starting the Vehicle onpage 9‑2 for more information.

Vehicle MessagesMessages displayed on the DICindicate the status of the vehicle orsome action may be needed tocorrect a condition. Multiplemessages may appear one afteranother.

The messages that do not requireimmediate action can beacknowledged and cleared bypressing V (Set/Reset).

The messages that requireimmediate action cannot be cleareduntil that action is performed.

All messages should be takenseriously. Clearing the messagedoes not correct the problem.

The following are the possiblemessages for the Hybrid and someinformation about them. Forinformation on other DIC messages,see “Vehicle Messages” in theowner manual.



Battery Voltage andCharging Messages

SERVICE BATTERYCHARGING SYSTEM

If the 12-volt battery system faults orfails this message will appear on theDIC. The battery/charging systemlight will appear in the instrumentpanel cluster. See “Battery WarningLight” in the owner manual. Drivingwith this message on could drainthe battery. Have the electricalsystem checked as soon aspossible.

Brake System Messages

SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM

This message may be displayed ifthere is a problem with the brakesystem. You will still be able tobrake, but it will be noticeably moredifficult. Pull off the road to a safelocation and have your vehicletowed to the nearest dealer forservice. See “Brakes,” “Brake

System Warning Light,” and “ABSBrake System Warning Light” in theowner manual.

This message may also come onwhen you are towing a trailer. See“Trailer Brakes” under Trailer Towingon page 9‑15 for more information.

Door Ajar Messages

HOOD OPEN

If the hood is not fully closed orthere is a problem with the hoodswitch, this message will bedisplayed. Close the hood to clearthe message. If the HOOD OPENmessage continues to be displayedafter verifying the hood is closed,you should have the hood switchserviced. Failure to service the hoodswitch properly can result in an AutoStart condition.

Auto Stops will be disabled whenthis message is displayed. If thevehicle is in Auto Stop mode whenthis message appears, the enginewill instantly start.

Engine Oil Messages

OIL PRESSURE LOW STOPENGINE

If engine oil pressure is low, thismessage will be displayed on theDIC. Stop the vehicle as soon assafely possible and do not operate ituntil the cause of the low oilpressure has been corrected. Checkyour oil level as soon as possibleand have your vehicle serviced. See“Engine Oil” in the owner manual.

Service Vehicle Messages

SERVICE HYBRID SYSTEM

If this message is displayed on theDIC, the vehicle may continue tooperate, but you need to have itserviced as soon as possible.

SERVICE POWER STEERING

This message displays if a problemhas been detected with the electricpower steering. Have your vehicleserviced by your dealer immediately.



Transmission Messages

SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE

This message may display if aproblem occurs with thefour-wheel-drive system. If thismessage appears, stop as soon aspossible and turn off the vehicle.Make sure the key is in the LOCK/OFF position for at least one minuteand then restart the vehicle andcheck for the message on the DICdisplay. If the message is stilldisplayed or appears again whenyou begin driving, thefour-wheel-drive system needsservice. See your dealer.



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Infotainment System 7-1

InfotainmentSystem

IntroductionInfotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction

InfotainmentThe vehicle has a navigation radiosystem. See the owner manual formore information.

Press the CONFIG button on theradio to display the hybrid screen.

The screen shows:. Auto Stop. Battery Charging. Engine Idle. Two‐Wheel and Four‐Wheel

Drive Modes for:

‐ Engine Power

‐ Battery Power

‐ Hybrid Power


7-2 Infotainment System

2 NOTES


Climate Controls 8-1

Climate Controls

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

Climate ControlSystemsFor more information on thevehicle's climate control system, see“Climate Control Systems” in theowner manual.

Electric Air ConditioningCompressor

This hybrid vehicle has anelectrically powered air conditioningcompressor. This allows forcontinuous air conditioningoperation and passenger comfort,even while the hybrid engine cycleson and off.

When operating the climate controlsystem, select the AUTO mode andthe desired temperature setting. Theclimate control system automaticallyadjusts the fan speed and airflowdirection. The climate controlsystem continues to adjust theclimate control settings chosen forbest use of electrical power.

At mild temperatures, select awarmer air conditioner temperatureor turn the air conditioner off to getmaximum fuel economy. Continuousair conditioner use can cause thevehicle to Auto Start morefrequently. During hot weather,driving with the windows closed andthe air conditioner set to Auto mode,will result in better Hybrid systemperformance.

Some noise may be heardoccasionally from the compressor,especially when air conditioning useis high and the engine hasturned off.


8-2 Climate Controls

2 NOTES


Driving and Operating 9-1

Driving andOperating

Driving InformationSteering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Starting and OperatingStarting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2Engine Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . 9-3Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Engine ExhaustRunning the Vehicle WhileParked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

Automatic TransmissionAutomatic Transmission . . . . . . . 9-6Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8

Drive SystemsFour-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9

BrakesRegenerative Braking . . . . . . . . 9-14

TowingTrailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16

Driving Information

Steering

Electric Power Steering

The vehicle has electric powersteering. It does not have powersteering fluid. Regular maintenanceis not required.

If power steering assist is lost dueto a system malfunction, the vehiclecan be steered, but may requireincreased effort. See your dealer ifthere is a problem.

If the steering wheel is turned until itreaches the end of its travel and isheld against that position for anextended period of time, powersteering assist may be reduced.

Normal use of the power steeringassist should return when thesystem cools down.


See your dealer if there is aproblem.

Curve Tips. Take curves at a reasonable

speed.. Reduce speed before entering a

curve.. Maintain a reasonable steady

speed through the curve.. Wait until the vehicle is out of

the curve before acceleratinggently into the straightaway.

Steering in Emergencies. There are some situations when

steering around a problem maybe more effective than braking.

. Holding both sides of thesteering wheel allows you to turn180 degrees without removinga hand.

. The Antilock Brake System(ABS) allows steering whilebraking.


9-2 Driving and Operating

Starting andOperating

Starting the Vehicle

{ WARNING

Exiting the vehicle, without firstshifting into P (Park), may causethe vehicle to move, and you orothers can be seriously injured.Because the vehicle has theAutomatic Engine Start/Stopfeature, the vehicle’s enginemight seem to be shut off whenyou come to a complete stop.However, once the brake pedal isreleased, the vehicle can move.The vehicle’s engine can alsorestart at any time.

Shift to P (Park) and turn theignition to LOCK/OFF, beforeexiting the vehicle.

Start the engine as you would anyother engine. See “Starting theEngine” in the owner manual formore information on starting.If pulling a trailer with trailer brakes,see Towing Equipment onpage 9‑16.

Auto Stop

The vehicle has an Auto Stopfeature. After a successful enginestart, the engine may turn off andoperate in the Auto Stop mode.Some of the vehicle conditions thatallow the engine to stop running andenter the Auto Stop mode are:. Ignition switch is in the ON/RUN

position.. The hood is closed.. The gear selector is in P (Park),

R (Reverse), N (Neutral),or D (Drive).

. The hybrid battery is at anacceptable state of charge.

. The hybrid battery voltage,temperature or power limits arenot exceeded. In very hotconditions, Auto Stop may beunavailable until the hybridbattery has cooled.

. The engine is at operatingtemperature.

. The vehicle may enter Auto Stopafter a remote vehicle start.

With your foot off the brake and thevehicle on level ground, the hybriddrive motor may cause the vehicleto roll slowly forward, even when theengine is in Auto Stop.

Keep your foot firmly on the brakepedal until you are ready for thevehicle to move.

Engine OFF and AUTO STOPmodes are indicated on thetachometer display. When thetachometer needle indicates OFF,the engine is not running and willremain off until the ignition key isplaced in the START position or aremote vehicle start is performed.When the tachometer needle



indicates AUTO STOP, the hybridsystem is on, the engine is notrunning, but may Auto Start at anytime without notice. See Tachometeron page 5‑4.

A chime will sound if the driver dooris opened while in Auto Stop as areminder that the ignition switch isnot in the LOCK/OFF position.Always turn the ignition switch toLOCK/OFF and remove the keyfrom the ignition switch when exitingthe vehicle.

Auto Start

The vehicle also has an Auto Startfeature. The engine will remain offwhile in Auto Stop mode untilvehicle conditions require theengine to run. The near-instantstarting of the engine from AutoStop mode is called Auto Start.Some of the vehicle conditions thatmay cause the engine to AutoStart are:. The hood is opened.

. The gear selector is inM (Manual Mode).

. The hybrid battery state ofcharge is too low.

. The hybrid battery voltage,temperature, or power limits areexceeded.

. A remote vehicle start has beenrequested.

. The engine is not at operatingtemperature.

. Acceleration demands requirethe use of the engine.

EV Mode

The vehicle also has an ElectricVehicle (EV) mode which uses onlythe electric motor to move thevehicle. With light acceleration, thevehicle will drive in EV mode. EVmode is unavailable when thevehicle is out of fuel.

If increased acceleration is required,or the vehicle reachesapproximately 40 km/h (30 mph), theengine will start automatically. The

engine shuts off at speeds below40 km/h (25 mph) unless thetransmission is in M (Manual Mode)or Auto Stop is disabled.

During heavy acceleration, both theengine and hybrid electric motorssupply power. A sensation similar toa transmission gear change can befelt as the transmission changesmodes. Engine rpm may remainabove 4,000 rpm for a longer periodduring hard acceleration.

Engine Coolant HeaterThe engine coolant heater canprovide easier starting and betterfuel economy during enginewarm-up in cold weather conditionsat or below −18°C (0°F). Vehicleswith an engine heater should beplugged in at least four hours beforestarting. An internal thermostat inthe plug-end of the cord may existwhich will prevent engine coolantheater operation at temperaturesabove −18°C (0°F).



Using the Engine CoolantHeater

1. Turn off the engine.

2. Open the hood and unwrap theelectrical cord. The cord issecured to a wiring harnessbetween the engine and theHybrid Auxiliary UnderhoodFuse Block with a clip. Carefullyremove the wire tie whichsecures the electrical cord. Donot cut the electrical cord.

3. Plug the cord into a normal,grounded 110-volt AC outlet.

{ WARNING

Plugging the cord into anungrounded outlet could cause anelectrical shock. Also, the wrongkind of extension cord couldoverheat and cause a fire. Youcould be seriously injured. Plugthe cord into a properly groundedthree-prong 110-volt AC outlet.

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WARNING (Continued)

If the cord will not reach, use aheavy-duty three-prong extensioncord rated for at least 15 amps.

4. Before starting the engine, besure to unplug and store thecord as it was before to keep itaway from moving engine parts.If you do not, it could bedamaged.

The length of time the heater shouldremain plugged in depends onseveral factors. Ask a dealer in thearea where you will be parking thevehicle for the best advice on this.

Shifting Into Park

{ WARNING

It can be dangerous to get out ofthe vehicle if the shift lever is notfully in P (Park) with the parking

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WARNING (Continued)

brake firmly set. The vehicle canroll. If you have left the enginerunning, the vehicle can movesuddenly. You or others could beinjured. To be sure the vehicle willnot move, even when you are onfairly level ground, use the stepsthat follow. If the vehicle has afour-wheel drive transfer casewith a N (Neutral) position, andthe transfer case is in N (Neutral),the vehicle will be free to roll,even if the shift lever is inP (Park). Be sure the transfercase is in a drive gear. If towing atrailer, see “DrivingCharacteristics and Towing Tips”in the owner manual.

1. Hold the brake pedal down, thenset the parking brake.

See “Parking Brake” in theowner manual.



2. Move the shift lever into theP (Park) position by pulling theshift lever toward you andmoving it up as far as it will go.

3. Be sure the transfer case(if equipped) is in a drivegear — not in N (Neutral).

4. Turn the ignition key toLOCK/OFF.

5. Remove the key and take it withyou. If you can leave the vehiclewith the ignition key in yourhand, the vehicle is in P (Park).

Leaving the Vehicle with theEngine Running

{ WARNING

It can be dangerous to leave thevehicle with the engine running.The vehicle could move suddenlyif the shift lever is not fully inP (Park) with the parking brakefirmly set.

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WARNING (Continued)

If you have four-wheel drive andthe transfer case is in N (Neutral),the vehicle will be free to roll,even if the shift lever is inP (Park). So be sure the transfercase is in a drive gear — not inN (Neutral).

And, if you leave the vehicle withthe engine running, it couldoverheat and even catch fire. Youor others could be injured. Do notleave the vehicle with the enginerunning unless you have to.

If you have to leave the vehicle withthe engine running, be sure yourvehicle is in P (Park) and theparking brake is firmly set beforeyou leave it. After you move the shiftlever into P (Park), hold the regularbrake pedal down. Then, see if youcan move the shift lever away fromP (Park) without first pulling it toward

you. If you can, it means that theshift lever was not fully locked intoP (Park).

Torque Lock

If parking on a hill and thetransmission not shifted intoP (Park) properly, the weight ofthe vehicle may put too muchforce on the parking pawl in thetransmission. You may find it difficultto pull the shift lever out of P (Park).This is called torque lock. Toprevent torque lock, set the parkingbrake and then shift into P (Park)properly before you leave the driverseat. To find out how, see ShiftingInto Park on page 9‑4.

When you are ready to drive, movethe shift lever out of P (Park) beforeyou release the parking brake.

If torque lock does occur, you mayneed to have another vehicle pushyours a little uphill to take some ofthe pressure from the parking pawlin the transmission, then you will beable to pull the shift lever out ofP (Park).



Engine Exhaust

Running the VehicleWhile ParkedIt is better not to park with theengine running.

If the vehicle is left with the enginerunning, follow the proper steps tobe sure the vehicle will not move.See Shifting Into Park on page 9‑4and “Engine Exhaust” in the ownermanual.

If parking on a hill and pulling atrailer, see “Driving Characteristicsand Towing Tips” in the ownermanual.

AutomaticTransmissionThe vehicle has an electronic shiftposition indicator within theinstrument cluster.

There are several different positionsfor the shift lever.

See “Range Selection Mode” in thissection.

P (Park): This position locks therear wheels. It is the best position touse when you start the enginebecause the vehicle cannot moveeasily.

When parked on a hill, especiallywhen the vehicle has a heavy load,you may notice an increase in theeffort to shift out of P (Park). SeeShifting Into Park on page 9‑4.

{ WARNING

It is dangerous to get out of thevehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin P (Park) with the parking brakefirmly set. The vehicle can roll.

Do not leave the vehicle when theengine is running. If you have leftthe engine running, the vehiclecan move suddenly. You or otherscould be injured. To be sure thevehicle will not move, even whenyou are on fairly level ground,always set the parking brake andmove the shift lever to P (Park).See Shifting Into Park onpage 9‑4.



{ WARNING

If you have Four-Wheel Drive, thevehicle will be free to roll— evenif the shift lever is in P (Park)— ifthe transfer case is in Neutral. So,be sure the transfer case is in adrive gear, Two-Wheel Drive Highor Four-Wheel Drive High orFour-Wheel Drive Low— not inNeutral. See Shifting Into Park onpage 9‑4.

R (Reverse): Use this gear toback up.

Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse)while the vehicle is movingforward could damage thetransmission. The repairs wouldnot be covered by the vehiclewarranty. Shift to R (Reverse) onlyafter the vehicle is stopped.

To rock the vehicle back and forth toget out of snow, ice, or sand withoutdamaging the transmission, see “Ifthe Vehicle is Stuck” in the ownermanual.

N (Neutral): In this position, theengine and transmission are notconnected with the wheels. Torestart the engine when the vehicleis already moving, useN (Neutral) only.

{ WARNING

Shifting into a drive gear while theengine is running at high speed isdangerous. Unless your foot isfirmly on the brake pedal, thevehicle could move very rapidly.You could lose control and hitpeople or objects. Do not shiftinto a drive gear while the engineis running at high speed.

Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) orN (Neutral) with the enginerunning at high speed maydamage the transmission. Therepairs would not be covered bythe vehicle warranty. Be sure theengine is not running at highspeed when shifting the vehicle.

D (Drive): This position is fornormal driving. It provides the bestfuel economy. If you need morepower for passing, and you are:. Going less than about 55 km/h

(35 mph), push the acceleratorpedal about halfway down.

. Going about 55 km/h (35 mph) ormore, push the accelerator allthe way down.

D (Drive) or M (Manual Mode) canbe used when towing a trailer,carrying a heavy load, driving onsteep hills, or for off-road driving.You may want to shift thetransmission to a lower gearselection if the transmission shiftstoo often.



Downshifting the transmission inslippery road conditions could resultin skidding. See “Loss of Control” inthe owner manual.

When temperatures are very cold,the transmission's gear shifting maybe delayed, providing more stableshifts until the engine warms up.Shifts may be more noticeable witha cold transmission. This differencein shifting is normal.

M (Manual Mode): This positionlets drivers select the range of gearsappropriate for current drivingconditions. If the vehicle has thisfeature, see Manual Mode onpage 9‑8.

Notice: Spinning the tires orholding the vehicle in one placeon a hill using only theaccelerator pedal may damagethe transmission. The repair willnot be covered by the vehiclewarranty. If you are stuck, do notspin the tires. When stopping ona hill, use the brakes to hold thevehicle in place.

The vehicle has a shift stabilizationfeature that adjusts the transmissionshifting to the current drivingconditions to reduce rapid upshiftsand downshifts. If the shiftstabilization feature determines thata current vehicle speed cannot bemaintained, the transmission doesnot upshift. In some cases, this mayappear to be a delayed shift,however the transmission isoperating normally.

Manual Mode

Range Selection Mode

The Range Selection Mode controlsthe vehicle's transmission.

To use this feature:

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

2. Press the plus/minus button toupshift or downshift selecting thedesired range of gears.

A number displays next to the M,indicating the current gear that hasbeen selected. The numberdisplayed in the gear indicator is thehighest gear that can be used. Thevehicle can automatically shift tolower gears as it adjusts to drivingconditions. When 3 (Third) isselected, 1 (First) through 3 (Third)gears are automatically shifted bythe vehicle, but 4 (Fourth) cannot beused until it is selected.

The Range Selection Mode controlsthe vehicle and engine speed whiledriving down a hill or towing a trailer,by allowing you to select a desiredrange of gears.



When you move the shift lever intoM, the transmission will default toM4. In this gear range, effectiveengine braking occurs at speedsabove 72 km/h (45 mph).

Pushing the minus (−) button on theshift lever reduces the gear range.

In the M3 gear range, effectiveengine braking occurs at speedsabove 56 km/h (35 mph).



When operating in M (ManualMode), Auto Stop is disabled. Forbetter vehicle efficiency, operate thevehicle in D (Drive) notM (Manual Mode).

Cruise control can be used whileusing the Range Selection Mode.

Drive Systems

Four-Wheel DriveIf the vehicle has four-wheel drive,you can send the engine's drivingpower to all four wheels for extratraction. Read the following beforeusing four-wheel drive.

Notice: Driving on clean, drypavement in Four-Wheel DriveHigh or Four-Wheel Drive Low foran extended period of time maycause premature wear on thevehicle's powertrain. Do not driveon clean, dry pavement inFour-Wheel Drive High orFour-Wheel Drive Low forextended periods of time.

While driving on clean dry pavementand during tight turns, you mayexperience a vibration in thesteering system.

The vehicle has StabiliTrak. Shiftinginto Four-Wheel Drive Low will turnTraction Control and StabiliTrak off.See “StabiliTrak System” in theowner manual.

Front Axle

The front axle engages anddisengages automatically when youshift the transfer case. Some delayfor the axle to engage or disengageis normal.



Automatic Transfer Case

The transfer case knob is located tothe left of the instrument panelcluster.

Use this knob to shift into and out offour-wheel drive.

You can choose among five drivingsettings:

Indicator lights in the switches showyou which setting you are in. Theindicator lights will come on brieflywhen you turn on the ignition andthe last chosen setting will stay on.

If the lights do not come on, youshould take the vehicle to yourdealer for service. An indicator lightwill flash while shifting. It will stay onwhen the shift is completed. If forsome reason the transfer casecannot make a requested shift, it willreturn to the last chosen setting.

2 m (Two-Wheel Drive High): Thissetting is used for driving in moststreet and highway situations. Thefront axle is not engaged intwo-wheel drive. This setting alsoprovides the best fuel economy.

AUTO (Automatic Four-WheelDrive): This setting is ideal for usewhen road surface tractionconditions are variable. Whendriving the vehicle in AUTO, thefront axle is engaged, and thevehicle's power is sent to the frontand rear wheels automatically,based on driving conditions. Drivingin this mode results in slightly lowerfuel economy than Two-WheelDrive High.

4 m (Four-Wheel Drive High): Usethe four-wheel high position whenyou need extra traction, such as onsnowy or icy roads or in mostoff-road situations. This setting alsoengages the front axle to help drivethe vehicle. This is the best settingto use when plowing snow.

4 n (Four-Wheel Drive Low): Thissetting also engages the front axleand delivers extra torque. You maynever need this setting. It sendsmaximum power to all four wheels.You might choose Four-Wheel DriveLow if you are driving off-road indeep sand, deep mud, deep snow,and while climbing or descendingsteep hills.

The vehicle has StabiliTrak. Shiftinginto Four-Wheel-Drive Low will turnTraction Control and StabiliTrak off.See “StabiliTrak System” in theowner manual.



{ WARNING

Shifting the transfer case toN (Neutral) can cause the vehicleto roll even if the transmission isin P (Park). You or someone elsecould be seriously injured. Besure to set the parking brakebefore placing the transfer case inN (Neutral). See “Parking Brake”in the owner manual for moreinformation.

N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle'stransfer case to N (Neutral) onlywhen towing the vehicle. See“Recreational Vehicle Towing” or“Towing Your Vehicle” in the ownermanual.

If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVEmessage stays on, you should takethe vehicle to your dealer forservice. See TransmissionMessages on page 5‑13.

Shifting Into Four-Wheel DriveHigh or AUTO (AutomaticFour-Wheel Drive)

Turn the knob to the Four-WheelHigh or AUTO position. This can bedone at any speed, except whenshifting from Four-Wheel Drive Low.The indicator light will flash whileshifting. It will remain on when theshift is completed.

Shifting Into Two-WheelDrive High

Turn the knob to the Two-WheelHigh position. This can be done atany speed, except when shiftingfrom Four-Wheel Drive Low.

See “Shifting Out of Four-WheelDrive Low” in this section for moreinformation.

Shifting Into Four-WheelDrive Low

When Four-Wheel Low is engaged,vehicle speed should be kept below64 km/h (40 mph). Extendedhigh-speed operation in 4L maydamage or shorten the life of thedrivetrain.

To shift to the Four-Wheel DriveLow position, the ignition must be inON/RUN and the vehicle must bestopped or moving less than 5 km/h(3 mph) with the transmission inN (Neutral). The preferred methodfor shifting into Four-Wheel DriveLow is to have the vehicle moving1.6 to 3.2 km/h (1 to 2 mph). Turnthe knob to the Four-Wheel DriveLow position. You must wait for theFour-Wheel Drive Low indicator lightto stop flashing and remain onbefore shifting the transmission intogear. With the vehicle moving lessthan 5 km/h (3 mph), and thetransmission in N (Neutral), attemptthe shift again.



Notice: Shifting the transmissioninto gear before the requestedmode indicator light has stoppedflashing could damage thetransfer case. To help avoiddamaging the vehicle, always waitfor the mode indicator lights tostop flashing before shifting thetransmission into gear.

The vehicle may have significantengagement noise and bump whenshifting between Four-Wheel DriveLow and Four-Wheel Drive Highranges or from N (Neutral) while theengine is running.

If the knob is turned to theFour-Wheel Drive Low positionwhen the vehicle is in gear and/ormoving more than 5 km/h (3 mph),the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicatorlight will flash for 30 seconds andnot complete the shift. After30 seconds the transfer case willshift to Four-Wheel DriveHigh mode.

Shifting Out of Four-WheelDrive Low

To shift from Four-Wheel Drive Lowto Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO,or Two-Wheel Drive High, thevehicle must be stopped or movingless than 5 km/h (3 mph) with thetransmission in N (Neutral) and theignition in ON/RUN. The preferredmethod for shifting out ofFour-Wheel Drive Low is to haveyour vehicle moving 1.6 to 3.2 km/h(1 to 2 mph). Turn the knob to theFour-Wheel Drive High, AUTO,or Two-Wheel Drive High position.You must wait for the Four-WheelDrive High, AUTO, or Two-WheelDrive High indicator light to stopflashing and remain on beforeshifting the transmission into gear.With the vehicle moving less than5 km/h (3 mph), and thetransmission in N (Neutral), attemptthe shift again.

Notice: Shifting the transmissioninto gear before the requestedmode indicator light has stoppedflashing could damage the

transfer case. To help avoiddamaging the vehicle, always waitfor the mode indicator lights tostop flashing before shifting thetransmission into gear.

The vehicle may have significantengagement noise and bump whenshifting between Four-Wheel DriveLow and Four-Wheel Drive Highranges or from N (Neutral) while theengine is running.

If the knob is turned to theFour-Wheel Drive High, AUTO,or Two-Wheel Drive High switchposition when the vehicle is in gearand/or moving more than 5 km/h(3 mph), the Four-Wheel Drive High,AUTO or Two-Wheel Drive Highindicator light will flash for30 seconds but will not complete theshift.

Shifting into Neutral

To shift the transfer case intoN (Neutral):

1. Make sure the vehicle is parkedso that it will not roll.



2. Set the parking brake and applythe regular brake pedal. See“Parking Brake” in the ownermanual.

3. Start the vehicle or turn theignition to ON/RUN.

4. Put the transmission inN (Neutral).

5. Shift the transfer case toTwo-Wheel Drive High.

6. Turn the transfer case knobclockwise to N (Neutral) until itstops and hold it there until theN (Neutral) light starts blinking.This will take at least10 seconds. Then slowly releasethe knob to the Four-WheelDrive Low position. TheN (Neutral) light will come onwhen the transfer case shift toN (Neutral) is complete.

7. If the engine is running, verifythat the transfer case is inN (Neutral) by shifting thetransmission to R (Reverse) for

one second, then shift thetransmission to D (Drive) forone second.

8. Turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY, which will turn theengine off.

9. Place the transmission shiftlever in P (Park).

10. Release the parking brake priorto moving the vehicle.

11. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.

Shifting Out of Neutral

To shift the transfer case out ofN (Neutral):

1. Set the parking brake and applythe regular brake pedal.

2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN withthe engine off, and shift thetransmission to N (Neutral).

3. Turn the transfer case knob tothe desired transfer case shiftposition (Two-Wheel Drive High,Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO).

After the transfer case hasshifted out of N (Neutral), theN (Neutral) light will go out.

4. Release the parking brake priorto moving the vehicle.

Notice: Shifting the transmissioninto gear before the requestedmode indicator light has stoppedflashing could damage thetransfer case. To help avoiddamaging the vehicle, always waitfor the mode indicator lights tostop flashing before shifting thetransmission into gear.

5. Start the engine and shift thetransmission to the desiredposition.

Excessively shifting the transfercase into or out of the differentmodes may cause the transfer caseto enter the shift protection mode.



This will protect the transfer casefrom possible damage and will onlyallow the transfer case to respond toone shift per 10 seconds. Thetransfer case may stay in this modefor up to three minutes.

Brakes

Regenerative BrakingRegenerative braking is a hybridtechnology that enables the electricdrive motor to operate as agenerator when coasting or braking.Energy from the moving vehiclerecharges the hybrid battery.

The hydraulic disc brakes work withthe regenerative braking to ensureeffective braking, such as when ahigh braking demand is requested.

The braking system is computercontrolled and blends theregenerative braking with theconventional hydraulic disc brakesto meet any requirements fordeceleration. The controllerinterprets the braking request anduses regenerative braking,conventional hydraulic braking or acombination of both as necessary.Because the controller applies thehydraulic brakes through its highpressure accumulator, you mayoccasionally hear the motor drivenpump when it recharges the system.This is normal.

In the event of a controller problem,the brake pedal may be harder topush and the stopping distance maybe longer.



Towing

Trailer TowingFor more information, see “Towing aTrailer” in the owner manual.

Weight of the Trailer

How heavy can a trailer safely be?

It depends on how the rig is used.For example, speed, altitude, roadgrades, outside temperature andhow much the vehicle is used to pulla trailer are all important. It candepend on any special equipmenton the vehicle, and the amount oftongue weight the vehicle can carry.

Maximum trailer weight is calculatedassuming only the driver is in thetow vehicle and it has all therequired trailering equipment. Theweight of additional optionalequipment, passengers and cargo inthe tow vehicle must be subtractedfrom the maximum trailer weight.



Use the following charts to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options.

Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR*

2WD 6.0L V8 — Tahoe/Yukon 3.08 2 812 kg (6,200 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs)

2WD 6.0L V8 — Yukon Denali 3.08 2 722 kg (6,000 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs)

4WD 6.0L V8 — Tahoe/Yukon 3.08 2 676 kg (5,900 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs)

4WD 6.0L V8 — Yukon Denali 3.08 2 586 kg (5,700 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs)

*The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle andtrailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions. The GCWR for the vehicle should not beexceeded.

Towing Equipment

Trailer Brakes

If a trailer is being towed that hastrailer brakes and the trailer brakesare manually applied while drivingslower than 40 km/h (25 mph), thevehicle may go into Auto Stop modeeven if the brakes are not beingpressed. Using the trailer brakesystem manually can make thehybrid vehicle perform as if thebrake pedal in the vehicle is being

pressed. The trailer brake operationcheck will still work. If the trailerbrakes are manually applied for anextended period of time, theSERVICE BRAKE SYSTEMmessage comes on in the DriverInformation Center. The messagegoes off after the trailer brakes havebeen released. No other action isnecessary. For more information,see “Towing Equipment” in theowner manual.


Vehicle Care 10-1

Vehicle Care

Vehicle ChecksDoing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Engine CompartmentOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Automatic TransmissionFluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

Drive Motor/Generator ControlModule (DMCM) CoolantSurge TankPressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7

Drive Motor/Generator ControlModule (DMCM) CoolingSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

Bulb ReplacementBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-12Taillamps, Turn Signal,Stoplamps, and Back-UpLamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12

Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . 10-13

Electrical SystemHigh Voltage Devices andWiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13

Fuses and CircuitBreakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14

Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14

Wheels and TiresTire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16Tire Pressure MonitorOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17

Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-21Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22

Storing the Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29

Jump StartingJump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30

TowingRecreational VehicleTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34

Appearance CareExterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39


10-2 Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Doing Your OwnService Work

{ WARNING

Never try to do your own serviceon hybrid components. You canbe injured and the vehicle can bedamaged if you try to do your ownservice work. Service and repairof these hybrid componentsshould only be performed by atrained service technician with theproper knowledge and tools.

{ WARNING

It can be dangerous to work onyour vehicle if you do not havethe proper knowledge, servicemanual, tools, or parts. Alwaysfollow owner manual proceduresand consult the service manualfor your vehicle before doing anyservice work.

If doing some of your own servicework, use the proper servicemanual. It tells you much moreabout how to service the vehiclethan this manual can. To order theproper service manual, see “ServicePublications Ordering Information”in the owner manual.

This vehicle has an airbag system.Before attempting to do your ownservice work, see “Airbag SystemCheck” in the owner manual.

Keep a record with all parts receiptsand list the mileage and the date ofany service work performed. See“Maintenance Records” in the ownermanual.

Notice: Even small amounts ofcontamination can cause damageto vehicle systems. Do not allowcontaminants to contact thefluids, reservoir caps,or dipsticks.


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Engine Compartment Overview

6.0L V8 Engine


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A. See “Engine Air Cleaner/Filter”in the owner manual.

B. Drive Motor/Generator ControlModule (DMCM). See DriveMotor/Generator ControlModule (DMCM) CoolingSystem on page 10‑7.

C. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out ofView). See “Engine Oil” in theowner manual.

D. Automatic Transmission FluidDipstick. See AutomaticTransmission Fluid onpage 10‑4.

E. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See“Brakes” in the owner manual.

F. See “Engine Compartment FuseBlock” under Electrical Systemin the owner manual.

G. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See “Washer Fluid”in the owner manual.

H. Hybrid Auxiliary Fuse Block(Out of View). See EngineCompartment Fuse Block onpage 10‑14.

I. DMCM Coolant Surge TankPressure Cap. See Drive Motor/Generator Control Module(DMCM) Coolant Surge TankPressure Cap on page 10‑7.

J. Engine Coolant Surge TankPressure Cap. See “EngineCoolant” in the owner manual.

K. Engine Oil Fill Cap (Out ofView). See “Engine Oil” in theowner manual.

Automatic TransmissionFluid

When to Check and ChangeAutomatic Transmission Fluid

It is usually not necessary to checkthe transmission fluid level. The onlyreason for fluid loss is atransmission leak or overheating thetransmission. If a small leak issuspected, then use the followingchecking procedures to check thefluid level. However, if there is alarge leak, then it may be necessary

to have the vehicle towed to adealer and have it repaired beforedriving the vehicle further.

Notice: Use of the incorrectautomatic transmission fluid maydamage the vehicle, and thedamages may not be covered bythe vehicle warranty. Always usethe automatic transmission fluidlisted in Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants on page 11‑2.

Change the fluid and filter at thescheduled maintenance intervals.See “Scheduled Maintenance” in theowner manual. Be sure to use thetransmission fluid listed inRecommended Fluids andLubricants on page 11‑2.

How to Check AutomaticTransmission Fluid

Notice: Too much or too littlefluid can damage thetransmission. Too much canmean that some of the fluid couldcome out and fall on hot engineparts or exhaust system parts,starting a fire. Too little fluid


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could cause the transmission tooverheat. Be sure to get anaccurate reading if checking thetransmission fluid.

Before checking the fluid level,prepare the vehicle as follows:

1. Start the engine and park thevehicle on a level surface. Keepthe engine running.

2. Apply the parking brake andplace the shift lever in P (Park).

3. With your foot on the brakepedal, move the shift leverthrough each gear range,pausing for about three secondsin each range. Then, move theshift lever back to P (Park).

4. Allow the engine to idle(500–800 RPM) for at leastone minute. Slowly release thebrake pedal.

5. Keep the engine running andpress the Trip/Fuel button or tripodometer reset stem until

TRANS TEMP (TransmissionTemperature) displays on theDriver Information Center (DIC).

6. Using the TRANS TEMPreading, determine and performthe appropriate checkprocedure. If the TRANS TEMPreading is not within the requiredtemperature ranges, allow thevehicle to cool, or operate thevehicle until the appropriatetransmission fluid temperature isreached.

Cold Check Procedure

Use this procedure only as areference to determine if thetransmission has enough fluid to beoperated safely until a hot checkprocedure can be made. The hotcheck procedure is the mostaccurate method to check the fluidlevel. Perform the hot checkprocedure at the first opportunity.

Use this cold check procedure tocheck fluid level when thetransmission temperature isbetween 24°C and 34°C(75°F and 93°F).

1. Locate the transmission dipstickat the rear of the enginecompartment, on the passengerside of the vehicle.

See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 10‑3 for moreinformation.

2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe itwith a clean rag or paper towel.

3. Install the dipstick by pushing itback in all the way, waitthree seconds, and then pull itback out again.


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4. Check both sides of the dipstickand read the lower level. Repeatthe check procedure to verify thereading.

5. If the fluid level is below theCOLD check band, add onlyenough fluid as necessary tobring the level into the COLDband. It does not take muchfluid, generally less than 0.5 Liter(1 Pint). Do not overfill.

6. Perform a hot check at the firstopportunity after thetransmission reaches a normaloperating temperature between60°C and 75°C (140°Fand 167°F).

7. If the fluid level is in theacceptable range, push thedipstick back in all the way.

Hot Check Procedure

Use this procedure to check thetransmission fluid level when thetransmission fluid temperature isbetween 60°C and 75°C (140°Fand 167°F).

The hot check is the most accuratemethod to check the fluid level. Thehot check should be performed atthe first opportunity in order to verifythe cold check. The fluid level risesas fluid temperature increases, so itis important to ensure thetransmission temperature is withinrange.

1. Locate the transmission dipstickat the rear of the enginecompartment, on the passengerside of the vehicle.

See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 10‑3 for moreinformation.

2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe itwith a clean rag or paper towel.

3. Install the dipstick by pushing itback in all the way, waitthree seconds, and then pull itback out again.

4. Check both sides of the dipstickand read the lower level. Repeatthe check procedure to verify thereading.


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5. Safe operating level is within theHOT cross hatch band on thedipstick. If the fluid level is notwithin the HOT band, and thetransmission temperature isbetween 60°C and 75°C (140°Fand 167°F), add or drain fluid asnecessary to bring the level intothe HOT band. If the fluid level islow, add only enough fluid tobring the level into the HOTband. It does not take muchfluid, generally less than 0.5 Liter(1 Pint). Do not overfill.

6. If the fluid level is in theacceptable range, push thedipstick back in all the way.

Consistency of Readings

Always check the fluid level at leasttwice using the procedure describedpreviously. Consistency (repeatablereadings) is important to maintainingproper fluid level. If readings are stillinconsistent, contact your dealer.

Drive Motor/GeneratorControl Module (DMCM)Coolant Surge TankPressure Cap

See Engine Compartment Overviewon page 10‑3 for more informationon location.

The Drive Motor/Generator ControlModule (DMCM) coolant surge tankpressure cap must be fully installedon the hybrid coolant surge tank.

Notice: If the pressure cap is nottightly installed, coolant loss andpossible damage to the DriveMotor/Generator ControlModule (DMCM) may occur. Besure the cap is properly andtightly secured.

Drive Motor/GeneratorControl Module (DMCM)Cooling SystemIn addition to the regular coolingsystem, the vehicle also has acooling system for the DMCMsystem. This system is serviceddifferently than the vehicle's maincooling system. The DMCM coolingsystem includes the DMCM coolantsurge tank, DMCM surge tankpressure cap, DMCM coolingpumps, hybrid cooling radiator andthe Drive Motor/Generator ControlModule (DMCM). The DMCMcooling system uses a 50/50pre-mixed DEX-COOL® coolant anddeionized water available at yourdealer. See “Engine Coolant” and“Cooling System” in the ownermanual for more information.


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When it is safe to lift the hood:

A. Drive Motor/Generator ControlModule (DMCM)

B. Engine Coolant Surge TankPressure Cap

C. DMCM Coolant Surge Tank/Engine Coolant Surge Tank

D. DMCM Cooling Hoses(Out of View)

E. DMCM Coolant Surge TankPressure Cap

If the coolant inside the DMCMcoolant surge tank is boiling, do notdo anything else until it cools down.

The coolant level should be at orabove the FULL COLD mark withthe vehicle parked on a levelsurface. If it is not, there might be aleak at the DMCM cooler core,DMCM pressure cap, DMCM coolerhoses, DMCM cooling pump orsomewhere else in the DMCMcooling system.

Notice: Running the engine whenthere is a leak in the hybridcooling system can cause thehybrid cooling system to lose allcoolant and can damage thesystem. Get any leak fixed beforeyou drive the vehicle or run theengine.

How to Add Coolant to theDMCM Coolant Surge Tank

If no problem has been found yet,check to see if coolant is visible inthe DMCM coolant surge tank.If coolant is visible, add pre‐mixedDEX-COOL coolant, available atyour dealer, at the DMCM coolantsurge tank, but be sure the DMCMcooling system, including the DMCMcoolant surge tank pressure cap, iscool before you do it. Use theprocedure following.


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{ WARNING

Steam and scalding liquids from ahot cooling system can blow outand burn you badly. They areunder pressure, and if you turnthe coolant surge tank pressurecap— even a little— they cancome out at high speed. Neverturn the cap when the coolingsystem, including the coolantsurge tank pressure cap, is hot.Wait for the cooling system andcoolant surge tank pressure capto cool if you ever have to turnthe pressure cap.

Notice: Using coolant other thana pre‐mixed DEX-COOL, availableat your dealer, may damage yourvehicle. Any repairs would not becovered by your warranty. Alwaysuse a pre‐mixed DEX-COOL(silicate-free) coolant in yourvehicle.

{ WARNING

You can be burned if you spillcoolant on hot engine parts.Coolant contains ethylene glycoland it will burn if the engine partsare hot enough. Do not spillcoolant on a hot engine.

If the DMCM coolant is empty, thevehicle must be serviced by yourdealer and a special fill proceduremust be followed.

Notice: Attempting to fill theDMCM cooling surge tankyourself when the fluid level isempty can damage your vehicle.Your vehicle must be serviced.

1. Park the vehicle on a levelsurface and turn the vehicle off.Remove the DMCM coolantsurge tank pressure cap whenthe DMCM cooling system,including the DMCM coolantsurge tank pressure cap andDMCM cooling hoses, are nolonger hot. Turn the DMCMcoolant surge tank pressure capslowly counterclockwise (left)about one full turn. Wait30 seconds.


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2. Then keep turning the DMCMcoolant surge tank pressure capslowly, and remove it.

3. Add the pre‐mixed DEX‐COOL,available at your dealer, to theDMCM coolant surge tank untilthe level reaches the FULLCOLD mark.

4. Turn the ignition to ON/RUNwithout starting the engine. Thehybrid cooling pumps will runand any trapped air will purge tothe surge tank.

5. Add the pre‐mixed DEX‐COOL,available at your dealer, until thecoolant level is maintained at theFULL COLD mark. This shouldtake no longer than two minutesof hybrid cooling pumpoperation.

If the level cannot be kept at theFULL COLD level, the vehiclemay need service. See yourdealer.

6. Then replace the DMCM coolantsurge tank pressure cap. Besure the pressure cap ishand-tight and fully seated.

Notice: Using tap water, coolingsystem sealers or conditioners inan attempt to stop coolant leakscan damage the DMCM andengine cooling systems. Never

use tap water, cooling systemsealers or conditioners in yourcooling system.

BatteryThis vehicle has a standard 12‐voltbattery and a high voltage hybridbattery.

Refer to the replacement number onthe original battery label when anew standard 12‐volt battery isneeded.

Only a trained service technicianwith the proper knowledge and toolsshould inspect, test, or replace thehybrid battery. See your dealer if thehybrid battery needs service. Thedealer has information on how torecycle the hybrid battery. There isalso information available athttp://www.recyclemybattery.com.

If an airbag inflates or the vehiclehas been in a crash, the vehicle'ssensing system might command theautomatic hybrid battery disconnect


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to open. See Replacing AirbagSystem Parts after a Crash onpage 3‑2 for more information.

{ WARNING

Battery posts, terminals, andrelated accessories contain leadand lead compounds, chemicalsknown to the State of California tocause cancer and reproductiveharm. Wash hands after handling.

Vehicle Storage

{ WARNING

Batteries have acid that can burnyou and gas that can explode.You can be badly hurt if you arenot careful. See Jump Starting onpage 10‑30 for tips on workingaround a battery withoutgetting hurt.

Infrequent Usage: Remove the12‐volt battery black, negative (−)cable from the battery to keep thebattery from running down.

Extended Storage: Remove the12‐volt battery black, negative (−)cable from the battery or use abattery trickle charger.

Remember to reconnect the batterywhen ready to drive the vehicle.

Four-Wheel Drive

Transfer Case

When to Check Lubricant

See “Scheduled Maintenance” in theowner manual to determine when tocheck the lubricant.

How to Check Lubricant

Active Transfer Case

A. Fill Plug

B. Drain Plug

To get an accurate reading, thevehicle should be on a levelsurface.

If the level is below the bottom ofthe fill plug hole, some lubricant willneed to be added. Add enoughlubricant to raise the level to thebottom of the fill plug hole. Use carenot to overtighten the plug.


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When to Change Lubricant

See “Scheduled Maintenance” in theowner manual to determine howoften to change the lubricant.

What to Use

Refer to Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 11‑2 todetermine what kind of lubricantto use.

Bulb ReplacementFor the proper type of replacementbulbs, see Replacement Bulbs onpage 10‑13.

For any bulb‐changing procedurenot listed in this section, contactyour dealer.

Taillamps, Turn Signal,Stoplamps, and Back-UpLamps

A. Taillamp/Stoplamp

B. Back-up Lamp

C. Turn Signal Lamp

D. Sidemarker Lamp

If the taillamp/stoplamp (A) needs tobe replaced, see your dealer.

1. Open the liftgate. See “PowerLiftgate” in the owner manual.

2. Remove the two screws from thetaillamp assembly.


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3. Pull the taillamp assemblyrearward disengaging the twoouter pins on the taillampassembly from the vehicle.

4. Turn the bulb socketcounterclockwise to remove itfrom the taillamp assembly.

5. Pull the old bulb straight outfrom the bulb socket.

6. Press a new bulb into the bulbsocket and insert it into thetaillamp assembly. Turn the bulbsocket clockwise into thetaillamp assembly until it clicks.

7. Reinstall the taillamp assembly.When reinstalling, make sure toline up the pins on the taillampassembly with the vehicle. If thisis not done the taillampassembly cannot be correctlyinstalled.

Replacement Bulbs

Exterior LampBulb

Number

Back-up Lamp andRear TurnSignal Lamp

3156

Sidemarker Lamp 194

For replacement bulbs not listedhere, contact your dealer.

Electrical System

High Voltage Devices andWiring

{ WARNING

Exposure to high voltage cancause shock, burns, and evendeath. The high voltagecomponents in the vehicle canonly be serviced by technicianswith special training.

High voltage components areidentified by labels. Do notremove, open, take apart,or modify these components.High voltage cable or wiring hasorange covering. Do not probe,tamper with, cut, or modify highvoltage cable or wiring.


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Fuses and CircuitBreakersThe wiring circuits in the vehicle areprotected from short circuits by acombination of fuses, circuitbreakers and fusible thermal links.This greatly reduces the chance offires caused by electrical problems.

Be sure you replace a bad fuse witha new one of the identical size andrating.

If you ever have a problem on theroad and do not have a spare fuse,you can borrow one that has thesame amperage. Just pick somefeature of the vehicle that you canget along without, like the radio oraccessory power outlet, and use itsfuse, if it is the correct amperage.Replace it as soon as you can.

The vehicle also has a special fusein the battery box for the 300-voltbatteries. If this fuse has failed andneeds to be replaced, the vehiclewill be disabled and you will need to

have the vehicle repaired by yourdealer. Do not attempt toself-service this fuse.

Engine CompartmentFuse Block

Hybrid Auxiliary EngineCompartment Fuse Block

The hybrid auxiliary enginecompartment fuse block is locatedin the engine compartment near thefront of the vehicle. Lift the cover foraccess to the fuse/relay block. SeeEngine Compartment Overview onpage 10‑3 for more information onits location. For more information onthe main underhood fuse block, see“Engine Compartment Fuse Block”in the owner manual.


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Fuses Usage

1 ACPO (SUV Only)

2 BECM FAN

3 ACCM

4 CAB HTR PMP

5 EMPTY

Fuses Usage

6 COOL PUMP

7 EPS

8Drive Motor/Generator

Control Module 1

9Drive Motor/Generator

Control Module 2

Fuses Usage

10 BECM

J‐Case Usage

FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1

TRANSPUMP

AuxiliaryTransmissionFluid Pump

FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2

Relays Usage

CABHTRPUMP

Cabin Heater Pump

COOLPUMP

Coolant Pump

FAN LOCooling Fan LowSpeed Relay

FANMID 1

Cooling Fan Mid 1

FAN HICooling Fan HighSpeed Relay


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Relays Usage

FANMID 2

Cooling Fan Mid 2

FANCNTRL

Cooling Fan Control

Wheels and Tires

Tire PressureTires need the correct amount of airpressure to operate effectively.

Notice: Neither tireunderinflation noroverinflation is good.Underinflated tires, or tiresthat do not have enough air,can result in:. Tire overloading andoverheating which couldlead to a blowout.

. Premature orirregular wear.

. Poor handling.

. Reduced fuel economy.

Overinflated tires, or tires thathave too much air, canresult in:. Unusual wear.. Poor handling.. Rough ride.. Needless damage fromroad hazards.

The Tire and Loading Informationlabel on the vehicle indicates theoriginal equipment tires and thecorrect cold tire inflation pressures.The recommended pressure is theminimum air pressure needed tosupport the vehicle's maximum loadcarrying capacity.

For additional information regardinghow much weight the vehicle cancarry, and an example of the Tireand Loading Information label, see“Vehicle Load Limits” in the ownermanual. How the vehicle is loadedaffects vehicle handling and ride


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comfort. Never load the vehicle withmore weight than it was designed tocarry.

When to Check

Check your tires once a monthor more.

How to Check

Use a good quality pocket-typegauge to check tire pressure.Proper tire inflation cannot bedetermined by looking at the tire.Check the tire inflation pressurewhen the tires are cold, meaning thevehicle has not been driven for atleast three hours or no more than1.6 km (1 mi).

Remove the valve cap from the tirevalve stem. Press the tire gaugefirmly onto the valve to get apressure measurement. If the coldtire inflation pressure matches therecommended pressure on the Tireand Loading Information label, nofurther adjustment is necessary.

If the inflation pressure is low, addair until the recommended pressureis reached. If the inflation pressureis high, press on the metal stem inthe center of the tire valve torelease air.

Re-check the tire pressure with thetire gauge.

Return the valve caps on the valvestems to prevent leaks and keep outdirt and moisture.

Tire Pressure MonitorOperationThis vehicle may have a TirePressure Monitor System (TPMS).The TPMS is designed to warn thedriver when a low tire pressurecondition exists. TPMS sensors aremounted onto each tire and wheelassembly. The TPMS sensorsmonitor the air pressure in the tiresand transmit the tire pressurereadings to a receiver located in thevehicle.

When a low tire pressure conditionis detected, the TPMS will illuminatethe low tire pressure warningsymbol located on the instrumentcluster. If the warning light comeson, stop as soon as possible andinflate the tires to the recommendedpressure shown on the tire loadinginformation label. See “Vehicle LoadLimits” in the owner manual formore information.

A message to check the pressure ina specific tire displays in the DriverInformation Center (DIC). The lowtire pressure warning light and theDIC warning message come on ateach ignition cycle until the tires areinflated to the correct inflationpressure. Using the DIC, tirepressure levels can be viewed. Foradditional information and details


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about the DIC operation anddisplays see Driver InformationCenter (DIC) on page 5‑11.

The low tire pressure warning lightmay come on in cool weather whenthe vehicle is first started, and thenturn off as the vehicle is driven. Thiscould be an early indicator that theair pressure is getting low andneeds to be inflated to the properpressure.

A Tire and Loading Information labelshows the size of the originalequipment tires and the correctinflation pressure for the tires whenthey are cold. See “Vehicle LoadLimits” for an example of the Tireand Loading Information label andits location. Also see Tire Pressureon page 10‑16.

The TPMS can warn about a lowtire pressure condition but it doesnot replace normal tiremaintenance. See “Tire Inspection,”“Tire Rotation,” and “Tires” in theowner manual for more information.

Notice: Tire sealant materials arenot all the same. A non-approvedtire sealant could damage theTPMS sensors. TPMS sensordamage caused by using anincorrect tire sealant is notcovered by the vehicle warranty.Always use only theGM-approved tire sealantavailable through your dealer orincluded in the vehicle.

Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kitsuse a GM approved liquid tiresealant. Using non-approved tiresealants could damage the TPMSsensors. See Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit on page 10‑22 forinformation regarding the inflator kitmaterials and instructions.

TPMS Malfunction Light andMessage

The TPMS will not function properlyif one or more of the TPMS sensorsare missing or inoperable. When thesystem detects a malfunction, thelow tire warning light flashes forabout one minute and then stays onfor the remainder of the ignitioncycle. A DIC warning message alsodisplays. The malfunction light andDIC warning message come on ateach ignition cycle until the problemis corrected. Some of the conditionsthat can cause these to comeon are:. The TPMS sensor matching

process was not done or notcompleted successfully afterrotating the tires. Themalfunction light and the DICmessage should go off aftersuccessfully completing thesensor matching process. See"TPMS Sensor MatchingProcess" later in this section.


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. One or more TPMS sensors aremissing or damaged. Themalfunction light and the DICmessage should go off when theTPMS sensors are installed andthe sensor matching process isperformed successfully. Seeyour dealer for service.

. Replacement tires or wheels donot match the original equipmenttires or wheels. Tires and wheelsother than those recommendedcould prevent the TPMS fromfunctioning properly. See“Buying New Tires” in the ownermanual.

. Operating electronic devices orbeing near facilities using radiowave frequencies similar to theTPMS could cause the TPMSsensors to malfunction.

If the TPMS is not functioningproperly, it cannot detect or signal alow tire condition. See your dealerfor service if the TPMS malfunctionlight and DIC message comes onand stays on.

TPMS Sensor MatchingProcess

Each TPMS sensor has a uniqueidentification code. The identificationcode needs to be matched to a newtire/wheel position after rotating thevehicle’s tires or replacing one ormore of the TPMS sensors. Also,the TPMS sensor matching processshould be performed after replacinga spare tire with a road tirecontaining the TPMS sensor. Themalfunction light and the DICmessage should go off at the nextignition cycle. The sensors arematched to the tire/wheel positions,using a TPMS relearn tool, in thefollowing order: driver side front tire,passenger side front tire, passengerside rear tire, and driver side rear.See your dealer for service or topurchase a relearn tool.

There are two minutes to match thefirst tire/wheel position, andfive minutes overall to match all fourtire/wheel positions. If it takeslonger, the matching process stopsand must be restarted.

The TPMS sensor matchingprocess is:

1. Set the parking brake.

2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN withthe engine off.

3. Press Q and K on the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitterat the same time forapproximately five seconds. Thehorn sounds twice to signal thereceiver is in relearn mode andTIRE LEARNING ACTIVEmessage displays on the DICscreen.

4. Start with the driver sidefront tire.

5. Place the relearn tool againstthe tire sidewall, near the valvestem. Then press the button toactivate the TPMS sensor.A horn chirp confirms that thesensor identification code hasbeen matched to this tire andwheel position.


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6. Proceed to the passenger sidefront tire, and repeat theprocedure in Step 5.

7. Proceed to the passenger siderear tire, and repeat theprocedure in Step 5.

8. Proceed to the driver side reartire, and repeat the procedure inStep 5. The horn sounds twotimes to indicate the sensoridentification code has beenmatched to the driver side reartire, and the TPMS sensormatching process is no longeractive. The TIRE LEARNINGACTIVE message on the DICdisplay screen goes off.


10. Set all four tires to therecommended air pressurelevel as indicated on the Tireand Loading Information label.

Tire RotationTires should be rotated every12 000 km (7,500 mi).

Anytime unusual wear isnoticed, rotate the tires as soonas possible and check fordamaged tires or wheels. If theunusual wear continues after therotation, check the wheelalignment. See “When It Is Timefor New Tires” and “WheelReplacement” in the ownermanual for more information.

The purpose of regular rotationis to achieve more uniform wearfor all tires on the vehicle. Thefirst rotation is the mostimportant. See “MaintenanceSchedule” in the owner manual.

Use this rotation pattern whenrotating the tires.

Adjust the front and rear tires tothe recommended inflationpressure on the Tire andLoading Information label afterthe tires have been rotated. See“Vehicle Load Limits” in theowner manual for an example ofthe label and its location on yourvehicle.


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Reset the Tire Pressure MonitorSystem (TPMS). See TirePressure Monitor Operation onpage 10‑17.

Check that all wheel nuts areproperly tightened. See “WheelNut Torque” under “Capacitiesand Specifications” in the ownermanual.

Lightly coat the center of thewheel hub with wheel bearinggrease after a wheel change ortire rotation to prevent corrosionor rust build-up. Do not getgrease on the flat wheelmounting surface or on thewheel nuts or bolts.

Tire Chains

{ WARNING

Do not use tire chains. There isnot enough clearance. Tire chainsused on a vehicle without theproper amount of clearance cancause damage to the brakes,suspension, or other vehicleparts. The area damaged by thetire chains could cause loss ofcontrol and a crash. Use anothertype of traction device only if itsmanufacturer recommends it forthe vehicle's tire size combinationand road conditions. Follow thatmanufacturer's instructions. Toavoid vehicle damage, driveslowly and readjust or remove thetraction device if it contacts thevehicle. Do not spin the wheels.If traction devices are used, installthem on the rear tires.

If a Tire Goes FlatThis vehicle has a tire inflator kit.There is no spare tire, no tirechanging equipment, and no placeto store a tire.

It is unusual for a tire to blowoutwhile driving, especially if the tiresare maintained properly. If air goesout of a tire, it is much more likely toleak out slowly. But if there ever is ablowout, here are a few tips aboutwhat to expect and what to do:

If a front tire fails, the flat tirecreates a drag that pulls the vehicletoward that side. Take your foot offthe accelerator pedal and grip thesteering wheel firmly. Steer tomaintain lane position, and thengently brake to a stop, well off theroad, if possible.

A rear blowout, particularly on acurve, acts much like a skid andmay require the same correction asused in a skid. Stop pressing theaccelerator pedal and steer tostraighten the vehicle. It may be


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very bumpy and noisy. Gently braketo a stop, well off the road,if possible.

{ WARNING

Driving on a flat tire will causepermanent damage to the tire.Re-inflating a tire after it has beendriven on while severelyunderinflated or flat may cause ablowout and a serious crash.Never attempt to re-inflate a tirethat has been driven on whileseverely underinflated or flat.Have your dealer or an authorizedtire service center repair orreplace the flat tire as soon aspossible.

If a tire goes flat, avoid further tireand wheel damage by driving slowlyto a level place and stopping, welloff the road, if possible. Thendo this:

1. Turn on the hazard warningflashers.

2. Park the vehicle. Set the parkingbrake firmly and put the shiftlever in P (Park).

3. Turn off the engine.

4. Inspect the flat tire.

If the tire has been separated fromthe wheel or has damaged sidewallsor large tears that allow rapid airloss, call a tire repair facility. See“Roadside Assistance Program” or“Roadside Service” in the ownermanual.

If the flat tire is due to a slow leakcaused by a nail or other similarroad hazard, the tire inflator kit maybe used to repair the damaged tiretemporarily. The kit uses a liquid tiresealant to seal small punctures inthe tread area of the tire.

After repairing a tire with the tireinflator kit, take the vehicle to anauthorized dealer to have the tireinspected and repaired as soon aspossible. The tire sealant is a

temporary repair only. See TireSealant and Compressor Kit onpage 10‑22.

Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit

{ WARNING

Idling a vehicle in an enclosedarea with poor ventilation isdangerous. Engine exhaust mayenter the vehicle. Engine exhaustcontains Carbon Monoxide (CO)which cannot be seen or smelled.It can cause unconsciousnessand even death. Never run theengine in an enclosed area thathas no fresh air ventilation. Formore information, see ”EngineExhaust” in the owner manual.


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{ WARNING

Overinflating a tire could causethe tire to rupture and you orothers could be injured. Be sureto read and follow the tire sealantand compressor kit instructionsand inflate the tire to itsrecommended pressure. Do notexceed the recommendedpressure.

{ WARNING

Storing the tire sealant andcompressor kit or otherequipment in the passengercompartment of the vehicle couldcause injury. In a sudden stop orcollision, loose equipment couldstrike someone. Store the tiresealant and compressor kit in itsoriginal location.

If this vehicle has a tire sealant andcompressor kit, there may not be aspare tire, tire changing equipment,and on some vehicles there may notbe a place to store a tire.

The tire sealant and compressorcan be used to temporarily sealpunctures up to 6 mm (¼ inch) inthe tread area of the tire. It can alsobe used to inflate an underinflated tire.

If the tire has been separated fromthe wheel, has damaged sidewalls,or has a large puncture, the tire istoo severely damaged for the tiresealant and compressor kit to beeffective. See “Roadside AssistanceProgram” or “Roadside Service” inthe owner manual.

Read and follow all of the tiresealant and compressor kitinstructions.

The kit includes:

A. Air Compressor

B. Tire Sealant Canister

C. Power Plug

D. On/Off Button

E. Pressure Gauge

F. Air Only Hose (Black)

G. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear)


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Tire Sealant

Read and follow the safe handlinginstructions on the label adhered tothe sealant canister.

Check the tire sealant expirationdate on the sealant canister. Thesealant canister should be replacedbefore its expiration date.Replacement sealant canisters areavailable at your local dealer. See“Removal and Installation of theSealant Canister” following.

There is only enough sealant to sealone tire. After usage, the sealantcanister and sealant/air hoseassembly must be replaced. See“Removal and Installation of theSealant Canister” following.

Using the Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit to TemporarilySeal and Inflate aPunctured Tire

Follow the directions closely forcorrect sealant usage.

When using the tire sealant andcompressor kit during coldtemperatures, warm the kit in aheated environment for five minutes.This will help to inflate the tirefaster.

If a tire goes flat, avoid further tireand wheel damage by driving slowlyto a level place. Turn on the hazardwarning flashers.

See If a Tire Goes Flat onpage 10‑21 for other importantsafety warnings.

Do not remove any objects thathave penetrated the tire.

1. Remove the tire sealant andcompressor kit from its storagelocation. See Storing the TireSealant and Compressor Kit onpage 10‑29.

Make sure the on/off button (D)is in the off (O) position.

2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (G)and the power plug (C).

3. Place the kit on the ground.

Make sure the tire valve stem ispositioned close to the groundso the hose will reach it.

4. Remove the valve stem cap fromthe flat tire by turning itcounterclockwise.


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5. Attach the sealant/air hose (G)onto the tire valve stem. Turn itclockwise until it is tight.

6. Plug the power plug (C) into theaccessory power outlet in thevehicle. Unplug all items fromother accessory power outlets.See “Power Outlets” in theowner manual.

If the vehicle has an accessorypower outlet, do not use thecigarette lighter.

If the vehicle only has a cigarettelighter, use the cigarette lighter.

Do not pinch the power plugcord in the door or window.

7. Start the vehicle. The vehiclemust be running while using theair compressor.

8. Press the on/off (D) button toturn the tire sealant andcompressor kit on.

The compressor will injectsealant and air into the tire.

The pressure gauge (E) willinitially show a high pressurewhile the compressor pushes thesealant into the tire. Once thesealant is completely dispersedinto the tire, the pressure willquickly drop and start to riseagain as the tire inflates withair only.

9. Inflate the tire to therecommended inflation pressureusing the pressure gauge (E).The recommended inflationpressure can be found on theTire and Loading Informationlabel. See Tire Pressure onpage 10‑16.

The pressure gauge (E) mayread higher than the actual tirepressure while the compressor ison. Turn the compressor off toget an accurate pressure

reading. The compressor maybe turned on/off until the correctpressure is reached.

Notice: If the recommendedpressure cannot be reached afterapproximately 25 minutes, thevehicle should not be drivenfarther. The tire is too severelydamaged and the tire sealant andcompressor kit cannot inflate thetire. Remove the power plug fromthe accessory power outlet andunscrew the inflating hose fromthe tire valve. See “RoadsideAssistance Program” or“Roadside Service” in the ownermanual.


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10. Press the on/off button (D) toturn the tire sealant andcompressor kit off.

The tire is not sealed and willcontinue to leak air until thevehicle is driven and thesealant is distributed in the tire,therefore, Steps 11 through17 must be done immediatelyafter Step 10.

Be careful while handling thetire sealant and compressor kitas it could be warm afterusage.

11. Unplug the power plug (C) fromthe accessory power outlet inthe vehicle.

12. Turn the sealant/air hose (G)counterclockwise to remove itfrom the tire valve stem.

13. Replace the tire valvestem cap.

14. Replace the sealant/air hose(G), and the power plug (C)back in their original location.

15. If the flat tire was able to inflateto the recommended inflationpressure, remove themaximum speed label from thetire sealant canister (B) andplace it in a highly visiblelocation.

Do not exceed the speed onthis label until the damaged tireis repaired or replaced.

16. Return the equipment to itsoriginal storage location in thevehicle.

17. Immediately drive the vehicle8 km (5 mi) to distribute thesealant in the tire.

18. Stop at a safe location andcheck the tire pressure. Referto Steps 1 through 11 under“Using the Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit without Sealantto Inflate a Tire (NotPunctured).”

If the tire pressure has fallenmore than 68 kPa (10 psi)below the recommendedinflation pressure, stop drivingthe vehicle. The tire is tooseverely damaged and the tiresealant cannot seal the tire.See “Roadside AssistanceProgram” in the owner manual.

If the tire pressure has notdropped more than 68 kPa(10 psi) from the recommendedinflation pressure, inflate thetire to the recommendedinflation pressure.

19. Wipe off any sealant from thewheel, tire or vehicle.


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20. Dispose of the used tiresealant canister (B) andsealant/air hose (G) assemblyat a local dealer or inaccordance with local statecodes and practices.

21. Replace it with a new canisteravailable from your dealer.

22. After temporarily sealing a tireusing the tire sealant andcompressor kit, take thevehicle to an authorized dealerwithin a 161 km (100 mi) ofdriving to have the tire repairedor replaced.

Using the Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit withoutSealant to Inflate a Tire (NotPunctured)

To use the air compressor to inflatea tire with air only and not sealant:

If a tire goes flat, avoid further tireand wheel damage by driving slowlyto a level place. Turn on the hazardwarning flashers.

See If a Tire Goes Flat onpage 10‑21 for other importantsafety warnings.

1. Remove the tire sealant andcompressor kit from its storagelocation. See Storing the TireSealant and Compressor Kit onpage 10‑29.

2. Unlock the air only hose (F) fromthe tire sealant canister (B) bypulling up on the lever.

3. Pull the air only hose (F) fromthe tire sealant canister (B).

4. Remove the power plug (C) fromthe air compressor (A).

5. Place the kit on the ground.

Make sure the tire valve stem ispositioned close to the groundso the hose will reach it.

6. Remove the tire valve stem capby turning it counterclockwise.

7. Attach the air only hose (F) ontothe tire valve stem and press thelever down to secure it.


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8. Plug the power plug (C) into theaccessory power outlet in thevehicle. Unplug all items fromother accessory power outlets.See “Power Outlets” in theowner manual.

If the vehicle has an accessorypower outlet, do not use thecigarette lighter.

If the vehicle only has a cigarettelighter, use the cigarette lighter.

Do not pinch the power plugcord in the door or window.

9. Start the vehicle. The vehiclemust be running while using theair compressor.

10. Press the on/off (D) button toturn the compressor on.

The compressor will inflate thetire with air only.

11. Inflate the tire to therecommended inflationpressure using the pressuregauge (E). The recommendedinflation pressure can be foundon the Tire and LoadingInformation label. See TirePressure on page 10‑16.

The pressure gauge (E) mayread higher than the actual tirepressure while the compressoris on. Turn the compressor offto get an accurate reading. Thecompressor may be turned on/off until the correct pressure isreached.

12. Press the on/off button (D) toturn the tire sealant andcompressor kit off.

Be careful while handling thetire sealant and compressor kitas it could be warm afterusage.

13. Unplug the power plug (C) fromthe accessory power outlet inthe vehicle.

14. Disconnect the air onlyhose (F) from the tire valvestem, by turning itcounterclockwise, and replacethe tire valve stem cap.

15. Replace the air only hose (F)and the power plug (C) back inits original location.

16. Place the equipment in theoriginal storage location in thevehicle.

Removal and Installation of theSealant Canister

To remove the sealant canister:

1. Unlock the air only hose (F) fromthe tire sealant canister (B) bypulling up on the lever.


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2. Pull the air only hose (F) fromthe tire sealant canister (B).

3. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (G)from the air compressor (A).

4. Turn the tire sealant canister (B)so the inflator filling hose isaligned with the slot in thecompressor.

5. Lift the tire sealant canister (B)from the compressor andreplace with a new sealantcanister. See your dealer formore information.

To install a new sealant canister:

1. Align the sealant/air hose (G)with the slot in the aircompressor.

2. Push the tire sealant canister (B)down and turn it clockwise.

3. Wrap the sealant/air hose (G)around the air compressorchannel to stow it in its originallocation.

4. Push the air only hose (F) ontothe sealant canister inlet andpush the lever down.

Storing the Tire Sealantand Compressor KitThe tire sealant and compressor kitis located under the storage tray onthe driver side trim panel (over therear wheelhouse).

To access the tire sealant andcompressor kit:

1. Remove the tray by pulling upon the finger depression toaccess the tire sealant andcompressor kit.


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2. Locate the tire sealant andcompressor kit.

3. Remove the sealant andcompressor kit by pulling thevelcro strip up and back.

4. Remove the sealant andcompressor kit from its plastictray assembly.

To store the tire sealant andcompressor kit, reverse the steps.

Jump Starting

{ WARNING

Personal injury, death, or damageto the vehicle can result if you tryjump starting or using a batterycharger on the high voltagehybrid battery. Use only the12-volt battery for jump startingand charging.

For more information about thevehicle battery, see Battery onpage 10‑10.

If the vehicle's 12‐volt battery hasrun down, you may want to useanother vehicle and some jumpercables to start your vehicle. Use thefollowing steps to do it safely.

{ WARNING

Batteries can hurt you. They canbe dangerous because:

. They contain acid that canburn you.

. They contain gas that canexplode or ignite.

. They contain enoughelectricity to burn you.

If you do not follow these stepsexactly, some or all of thesethings can hurt you.

Notice: Ignoring these stepscould result in costly damage tothe vehicle that would not becovered by the warranty.

Trying to start the vehicle bypushing or pulling it will notwork, and it could damage thevehicle.

1. Check the other vehicle. It musthave a 12‐volt battery with anegative ground system.


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Notice: Only use a vehicle thathas a 12-volt system with anegative ground for jumpstarting. If the other vehicle doesnot have a 12-volt system with anegative ground, both vehiclescan be damaged.

2. Get the vehicles close enoughso the jumper cables can reach,but be sure the vehicles are nottouching each other. It couldcause a ground connection youdo not want. You would not beable to start your vehicle, andthe bad grounding could damagethe electrical systems.

To avoid the possibility of thevehicles rolling, set the parkingbrake firmly on both vehiclesinvolved in the jump startprocedure. Put the automatictransmission in P (Park) or amanual transmission inN (Neutral) before setting theparking brake. If you have afour-wheel-drive vehicle, be surethe transfer case is in a drivegear, not in N (Neutral).

Notice: If any accessories are lefton or plugged in during the jumpstarting procedure, they could bedamaged. The repairs would notbe covered by the vehiclewarranty. Whenever possible,turn off or unplug all accessorieson either vehicle when jumpstarting the vehicle.

3. Turn off the ignition on bothvehicles. Unplug unnecessaryaccessories plugged into theaccessory power outlets. Turnoff the radio and all the lampsthat are not needed.

This avoids sparks and helpssave both batteries. It couldsave the radio!

4. Open the hood on the othervehicle and locate thepositive (+) and negative (−)terminal locations on thatvehicle.

Your vehicle has a remotepositive (+) and a remotenegative (−) jump startingterminal. You should always usethese remote terminals insteadof the terminals on the battery.

If the vehicle has a remotepositive (+), it is located under ared plastic cover at the positivebattery post. To uncover theremote positive (+) terminal,open the red plastic cover.

5. The remote negative (−) is asolid engine ground.


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{ WARNING

An electric fan can start up evenwhen the engine is not runningand can injure you. Keep hands,clothing and tools away from anyunderhood electric fan.

{ WARNING

Using an open flame near abattery can cause battery gas toexplode. People have been hurtdoing this, and some have beenblinded. Use a flashlight if youneed more light.

Be sure the battery has enoughwater. You do not need to addwater to the battery installed inyour new vehicle. But if a batteryhas filler caps, be sure the rightamount of fluid is there. If it is low,

(Continued)

WARNING (Continued)

add water to take care of thatfirst. If you do not, explosive gascould be present.

Battery fluid contains acid thatcan burn you. Do not get it onyou. If you accidentally get it inyour eyes or on your skin, flushthe place with water and getmedical help immediately.

{ WARNING

Fans or other moving engineparts can injure you badly. Keepyour hands away from movingparts once the engine is running.

6. Check that the jumper cables donot have loose or missinginsulation. If they do, you couldget a shock. The vehicles couldbe damaged too.

Before you connect the cables,here are some basic things youshould know. Positive (+) goes topositive (+) or to a remotepositive (+) terminal if the vehiclehas one. Negative (−) will go to aheavy, unpainted metal enginepart or a solid engine ground.

Do not connect positive (+) tonegative (−) or you will get ashort that would damage thebattery and maybe other partstoo. Do not connect thenegative (−) cable to thenegative (−) terminal on the deadbattery because this can causesparks.

7. Connect the red positive (+)cable to the positive (+) terminalof the vehicle with the dead


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battery. Use a remotepositive (+) if the vehiclehas one.

8. Do not let the other end touchmetal. Connect it to thepositive (+) terminal of the goodbattery. Use a remotepositive (+) if the vehiclehas one.

9. Now connect the blacknegative (−) cable to thenegative (−) terminal of the goodbattery. Use a remotenegative (−) if the vehiclehas one.

Do not let the other end touchanything until the next step. Theother end of the negative (−)cable does not go to the deadbattery. It goes to a heavy,unpainted metal engine part orto the remote negative (−)terminal on the vehicle with thedead battery.

10. Connect the other end of thenegative (−) cable to theremote negative (−) terminal,on the vehicle with the deadbattery.

11. Now start the vehicle with thegood battery and run theengine for a while.

12. Try to start the vehicle that hadthe dead battery. If it will notstart after a few tries, itprobably needs service.

Notice: If the jumper cables areconnected or removed in thewrong order, electrical shortingmay occur and damage thevehicle. The repairs would not becovered by the vehicle warranty.Always connect and remove thejumper cables in the correctorder, making sure that thecables do not touch each other orother metal.

Jumper Cable Removal

A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal EnginePart or Remote Negative (−)Terminal

B. Good Battery or RemotePositive (+) and RemoteNegative (−) Terminals

C. Dead Battery or RemotePositive (+) Terminal


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To disconnect the jumper cablesfrom both vehicles:

1. Disconnect the blacknegative (−) cable from thevehicle that had the bad battery.

2. Disconnect the blacknegative (−) cable from thevehicle with the good battery.

3. Disconnect the red positive (+)cable from the vehicle with thegood battery.

4. Disconnect the red positive (+)cable from the other vehicle.

5. Return the remote positive (+)terminal cover to its originalposition.

Towing

Recreational VehicleTowingRecreational vehicle towing meanstowing the vehicle behind anothervehicle – such as behind amotorhome. The two most commontypes of recreational vehicle towingare known as dinghy towing anddolly towing. Dinghy towing istowing the vehicle with all fourwheels on the ground. Dolly towingis towing the vehicle with twowheels on the ground and twowheels up on a device known as adolly.

Here are some important things toconsider before recreational vehicletowing:. What is the towing capacity of

the towing vehicle? Be sure toread the tow vehiclemanufacturer'srecommendations.

. What is the distance that will betravelled? Some vehicles haverestrictions on how far and howlong they can tow.

. Is the proper towing equipmentgoing to be used? See yourdealer or trailering professionalfor additional advice andequipment recommendations.

. Is the vehicle ready to betowed? Just as preparing thevehicle for a long trip, make surethe vehicle is prepared to betowed.


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Dinghy Towing

Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles

Notice: If the vehicle is towedwith all four wheels on theground, the drivetraincomponents could be damaged.The repairs would not be coveredby the vehicle warranty. Do nottow the vehicle with all fourwheels on the ground.

Two-wheel drive vehicles should notbe towed with all four wheels on theground. Two-wheel drive

transmissions have no provisionsfor internal lubrication while beingtowed.

Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles (Denali)

Notice: If the vehicle is towedwith all four wheels on theground, the drivetraincomponents could be damaged.The repairs would not be coveredby the vehicle warranty. Do nottow the vehicle with all fourwheels on the ground.

Yukon Denali should not be towedwith all four wheels on the ground.

Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles (exceptDenali)

Use the following procedure todinghy tow a four-wheel drivevehicle:

1. Position the vehicle being towedbehind the tow vehicle and shiftthe transmission to P (Park).

2. Turn the engine off and firmly setthe parking brake. See “ParkingBrake” in the owner manual.

3. Securely attach the vehiclebeing towed to the tow vehicle.


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{ WARNING

Shifting a four-wheel-drivevehicle's transfer case intoN (Neutral) can cause the vehicleto roll even if the transmission isin P (Park). The driver or otherscould be injured. Make sure theparking brake is firmly set beforethe transfer case is shifted toN (Neutral).

4. Shift the transfer case toN (Neutral). For more informationon “Shifting into N (Neutral)”, see“Four Wheel Drive” in the ownermanual.

5. Release the parking brake onlyafter the vehicle being towed isfirmly attached to the towingvehicle.

6. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFFand remove the key — thesteering wheel will still turn.

Dolly Towing – Front Towing(Front Wheels Off the Ground)

Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles

Notice: If a two-wheel drivevehicle is towed with the rearwheels on the ground, thetransmission could be damaged.The repairs would not be coveredby the vehicle warranty. Nevertow the vehicle with the rearwheels on the ground.

Two-wheel drive vehicles should notbe towed with the rear wheels onthe ground. Two-wheel drive

transmissions have no provisionsfor internal lubrication while beingtowed.

To dolly tow a two‐wheel drivevehicle, the vehicle must be towedwith the rear wheels on the dolly.See “Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Offthe Ground)” in this section for moreinformation.

Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles


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Use the following procedure to dollytow a four-wheel drive vehicle fromthe front:

1. Attach the dolly to the towvehicle following the dollymanufacturer's instructions.

2. Drive the front wheels onto thedolly.

3. Shift the transmission toP (Park).

4. Firmly set the parking brake.See “Parking Brake” in theowner manual.

{ WARNING



6. Secure the vehicle to the dollyfollowing the manufacturer'sinstructions.

7. Release the parking brake onlyafter the vehicle being towed isfirmly attached to the towingvehicle.


After towing, see “Shifting Out ofN (Neutral)” under “Four WheelDrive” in the owner manual.

Dolly Towing – Rear Towing(Rear Wheels Off the Ground)

Two‐Wheel Drive Vehicles

Use the following procedure to dollytow a two-wheel-drive vehicle fromthe rear:


2. Drive the rear wheels onto thedolly.


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4. Put the transmission in P (Park).


6. Use an adequate clampingdevice designed for towing toensure that the front wheels arelocked into the straight position.


Four‐Wheel Drive Vehicles

Use the following procedure to dollytow a four-wheel drive vehicle fromthe rear:


2. Drive the rear wheels onto thedolly.


4. Put the transmission in P (Park).


6. Use an adequate clampingdevice designed for towing toensure that the front wheels arelocked into the straight position.

{ WARNING




After towing, see “Shifting Out ofN (Neutral)” under “Four WheelDrive” in the owner manual.


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Appearance Care

Exterior CareWhen scraping the windshield glassto remove ice and snow, stay clearof the hybrid decal.

To have the hybrid decals removedfrom the vehicle, please see yourdealer.


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2 NOTES


Service and Maintenance 11-1

Service andMaintenance

Maintenance ScheduleMaintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-1

Recommended FluidsRecommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2

MaintenanceScheduleIn addition to the scheduledmaintenance services described inthe owner manual, the followingservice should be performed.

Tire Rotation and RequiredServices Every 12 000 km/7,500 mi

This vehicle has a Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit. Check the sealantexpiration date printed on theinstruction label of the kit. See TireSealant and Compressor Kit onpage 10‑22.


11-2 Service and Maintenance

Recommended Fluids

Recommended Fluids and LubricantsFluids identified below are specific to the hybrid vehicle and can be obtained from your dealer. See the ownermanual for the other fluids and lubricants recommended for the vehicle.

Usage Fluid/Lubricant

Drive Motor/Generator ControlModule (DMCM) Cooling System

Always use the pre-mixed 50/50 mixture of de-ionized water andDEX-COOL® (silicate-free) coolant available at your dealer. See DriveMotor/Generator Control Module (DMCM) Cooling System on page 10‑7.

Transfer Case DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.


Technical Data 12-1

Technical Data

Vehicle DataCapacities andSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-3


12-2 Technical Data

Vehicle Data

Capacities and Specifications

ApplicationCapacities

Metric English

Automatic Transmission* (Pan Removal and FilterReplacement)

10.9 L 11.5 qt

Cooling System

Drive Motor Generator Control Module Cooling System 2.7 L 2.9 qt

6.0L V8 Engine Cooling System 17.3 L 18.3 qt

Fuel Tank 92.7 L 24.5 gal

Transfer Case Fluid 1.5 L 1.6 qt

*Transmission fluid capacity is approximate. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑4 for information onchecking fluid level.

All capacities are approximate. Recheck fluid level after filling.

Engine Specifications

Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap

6.0LV8 J Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in)


Technical Data 12-3

Engine Drive Belt Routing


12-4 Technical Data

2 NOTES


INDEX i-1

AAdjustmentsLumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Antilock Brake System (ABS)Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Appearance CareExterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39

AutomaticTransmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . .10-4

Automatic TransmissionManual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8

BBattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30Voltage and ChargingMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12

BrakeSystem Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 5-8

BrakesRegenerative Braking . . . . . . . . .9-14System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12Taillamps, Turn Signal,Stoplamps, andBack-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12

CCanadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . iiCapacities andSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 5-8Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14CleaningExterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Compressor Kit, TireSealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22

CoolantEngine Temperature Gauge . . . 5-7

Coolant Surge TankPressure Cap, (DMCM) . . . . . . 10-7

Cooling System, (DMCM) . . . . . . 10-7

DDoorAjar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12

Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . 12-3Drive Motor/GeneratorControl Module (DMCM)Coolant Surge TankPressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7

Drive Motor/GeneratorControl Module (DMCM)Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7

Driver InformationCenter (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11


i-2 INDEX

EElectrical SystemEngine CompartmentFuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14


EngineCompartment Overview . . . . . . .10-3Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . 5-7Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . 9-6

Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16

FFlat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21FluidAutomatic Transmission . . . . . .10-4Four-Wheel DriveTransfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9

Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . 10-11, 9-9FuelGauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Fuel Economy Gauge . . . . . . . . . . 5-5FusesEngine CompartmentFuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14


GGaugesEngine CoolantTemperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

HHeadlampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-12

HeaterEngine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 8-1High Voltage Devices andWiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13

IInfotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

JJump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30

LLightsAntilock Brake System(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . 5-8Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . .5-10StabiliTrak® OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9Traction Control System(TCS)/StabiliTrak® . . . . . . . . . .5-10

Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1


INDEX i-3

MMaintenance ScheduleRecommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2

Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8MessagesBattery Voltage andCharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12

Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

OOilEngine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . 5-6Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10

OutletsPower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

PParkShifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

PowerOutlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

RReclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2

Recreational VehicleTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34

Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . . 9-14Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13Replacement PartsAirbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . 3-2Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-3Running the Vehicle WhileParked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

SSealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22SeatsLumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-1Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 3-1Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

ServiceDoing Your Own Work . . . . . . . .10-2Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12

ShiftingInto Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Specifications andCapacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

StabiliTrakOFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Starting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1Stoplamps and Back-up LampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-12

Storing the Tire Sealantand Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . 10-29

SupplementUsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

SystemInfotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1


i-4 INDEX

TTachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4TaillampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-12

TiresChains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-21Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-17Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20Sealant andCompressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22

Sealant and CompressorKit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29

TowingEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-16Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . 10-34Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-15

TractionControl System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10

TrailerTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-15

Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9TransmissionAutomatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13

Turn SignalBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-12

UUsing This Supplement . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

VVehicleCanadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Vehicle CareStoring the Tire Sealantand Compressor Kit . . . . . . . 10-29

Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16Voltage Devices andWiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13

WWarningBrake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Wiring, High VoltageDevices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13

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