Owner’s Manual
Table Of Contents
- 2002 GMC Envoy Owner's Manual
- Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
- Seats and Seat Controls
- Safety Belts: They re for Everyone
- Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers
- How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
- Driver Position
- Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
- Right Front Passenger Position
- Air Bag Systems
- Rear Seat Passengers
- Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
- Children
- Restraint Systems for Children
- Older Children
- Safety Belt Extender
- Checking Your Restraint Systems
- Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
- Section 2 Features and Controls
- Windows
- Keys
- Door Locks
- Remote Keyless Entry System
- Liftgate/Liftglass
- Theft
- Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)
- Passlock
- New Vehicle Break-In
- Ignition Positions
- Starting Your Engine
- Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
- Automatic Transmission Operation
- Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
- Parking Brake
- Shifting Into PARK (P)
- Shifting Out of PARK (P)
- Parking Over Things That Burn
- Engine Exhaust
- Running Your Engine While You re Parked
- Locking Rear Axle
- Horn
- Tilt Wheel
- Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
- Exterior Lamps
- Interior Lamps
- Mirrors
- Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass and OnStar (If Equipped)
- Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass, Temperature and OnStar
- Outside Mirrors
- Power Remote Control Mirrors
- Convex Outside Mirror
- Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors
- Electrochromic Rearview Outside Mirror with Curb View Assist (If Equipped)
- Storage Compartments
- Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
- Sun Visors
- Accessory Inflator (If Equipped)
- Accessory Power Outlets
- OnStar System (If Equipped)
- Sunroof (Option)
- HomeLink Transmitter
- The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System
- Instrument Panel Cluster
- Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
- Safety Belt Reminder Light
- Air Bag Readiness Light
- Charging System Indicator Light
- Voltmeter Gage
- Brake System Warning Light
- Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)
- Oil Pressure Gage
- Change Engine Oil Light
- Security Light
- Cruise Control Light
- Reduced Engine Power
- Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light (If Equipped)
- Check Gages Light
- Gate Ajar
- Fuel Gage
- Low Fuel Light
- Driver Information Center (DIC) (If Equipped)
- DIC Operation and Displays
- Trip Information Button
- Fuel Information Button
- Personalization Button
- Select Button
- DIC Warnings and Messages
- ENGINE COOLANT HOT/IDLE ENGINE
- ENGINE OVERHEATED/STOP ENGINE (If Equipped)
- OIL PRESSURE LOW/STOP ENGINE
- BATTERY NOT CHARGING
- SERVICE AIR BAG
- SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
- TURN SIGNAL ON
- REAR ACCESS OPEN
- FUEL LEVEL LOW
- CHANGE TRANS FLUID
- CHECK OIL LEVEL
- CHECK WASHER FLUID
- TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE
- ICE POSSIBLE
- DRIVER DOOR AJAR
- PASSENGER DOOR AJAR
- LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR
- RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR
- RFA # BATTERY LOW
- Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
- Comfort Controls
- Audio Systems
- Setting the Clock
- AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control
- AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
- AM-FM Stereo with 6-Disc Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)
- Rear Seat Audio (If Equipped)
- Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios
- Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
- Understanding Radio Reception
- Tips About Your Audio System
- Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
- Care of Your Compact Discs
- Care of Your Compact Disc Player
- Diversity Antenna System
- Chime Level Adjustment
- Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
- Defensive Driving
- Drunken Driving
- Control of a Vehicle
- Braking
- Traction Assist System (TAS) (Two- Wheel Drive Only)
- Steering
- Off-Road Recovery
- Passing
- Loss of Control
- Off-Road Driving with Your Four- Wheel- Drive Vehicle
- Before You Go Off-Roading
- Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
- Environmental Concerns
- Traveling to Remote Areas
- Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
- Scanning the Terrain
- Driving on Off-Road Hills
- Approaching a Hill
- Driving Uphill
- Driving Downhill
- Driving Across an Incline
- Stalling on an Incline
- Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
- Driving in Water
- After Off-Road Driving
- Driving at Night
- Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
- City Driving
- Freeway Driving
- Before Leaving on a Long Trip
- Highway Hypnosis
- Hill and Mountain Roads
- Winter Driving
- Recreational Vehicle Towing
- Loading Your Vehicle
- Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
- Towing a Trailer
- If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
- Weight of the Trailer
- Weight of the Trailer Tongue
- Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires
- Hitches
- Safety Chains
- Trailer Brakes
- Driving with a Trailer
- Following Distance
- Passing
- Backing Up
- Making Turns
- Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
- Driving On Grades
- Parking on Hills
- When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
- Maintenance When Trailer Towing
- Trailer Wiring Harness
- Section 5 Problems on the Road
- Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
- Service
- Fuel
- Fuels in Foreign Countries
- Filling Your Tank
- Filling a Portable Fuel Container
- Checking Things Under the Hood
- Engine Oil
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Rear Axle
- Four-Wheel Drive
- Engine Coolant
- Radiator Pressure Cap
- Power Steering Fluid
- Windshield Washer Fluid
- Brakes
- Battery
- Bulb Replacement
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
- Tires
- Appearance Care
- Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
- Care of Safety Belts
- Cleaning Glass Surfaces
- Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades
- Weatherstrips
- Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
- Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
- Cleaning Tires
- Sheet Metal Damage
- Finish Damage
- Underbody Maintenance
- Chemical Paint Spotting
- GM Vehicle Care /Appearance Materials
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Service Parts Identification Label
- Electrical System
- Replacement Bulbs
- Capacities and Specifications
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
- Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
- Introduction
- Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Part B: Owner Checks and Services
- Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
- Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
- Part E: Maintenance Record
- Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
- Customer Satisfaction Procedure
- Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
- Customer Assistance Offices
- GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
- Roadside Assistance
- Courtesy Transportation
- Warranty Information
- REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
- REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
- REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS

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DIC Warnings and Messages
Warning messages are displayed on the DIC to notify
the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and
that some action may be needed by the driver to correct
the condition. More than one message may appear at
one time, they will appear one behind the other. Some
messages may not require immediate action but you
should press the select button to acknowledge that you
received the message and clear it from the display.
Some messages cannot be cleared from the display
because they are more urgent. These message required
action before they can be removed from the DIC display.
The following are the possible messages that can be
displayed and some information about them.
ENGINE COOLANT HOT/IDLE ENGINE
If the cooling system temperature gets hot this message
will appear in the DIC and you will hear a chime. Stop
the vehicle and let the engine idle in PARK (P) to allow
the coolant to reach a safe temperature. This message
will clear when the coolant temperature drops to a safe
operating temperature.
ENGINE OVERHEATED/STOP ENGINE
(If Equipped)
If the engine cooling system reaches unsafe
temperatures for operation, this message will appear
in the DIC and you will hear a chime. Stop and turn off
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe
damage. This message will clear when the engine has
cooled to a safe operating temperature.
OIL PRESSURE LOW/STOP ENGINE
If low oil pressure levels occur this message will be
displayed on the DIC. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely
possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low
oil pressure has been corrected. Check your oil as soon
as possible and have your vehicle serviced.
BATTERY NOT CHARGING
If the battery is not charging during operation this
message will appear on the DIC. Driving with this
problem could drain your battery. Have the electrical
system checked as soon as possible. Pressing the select
button will acknowledge this message and clear it from
the DIC display.