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For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:

CAUTION

POSSIBLE

INJURY

PROTECT

EYES BY

SHIELDING

CAUSTIC

BATTERY

ACID COULD

CAUSE

BURNS

AVOID

SPARKS OR

FLAMES

SPARK OR

FLAME

COULD

EXPLODE

BATTERY

These symbols
are important for
you and your
passengers
whenever your
vehicle is driven:

CHILD

RESTRAINT
TOP STRAP

ANCHOR

DOOR LOCK

UNLOCK

FASTEN

SEAT

BELTS

POWER

WINDOW

AIR BAG

These symbols
have to do with
your lamps:

MASTER

LIGHTING

SWITCH

TURN

SIGNALS

PARKING

LAMPS

HAZARD

WARNING

FLASHER

DAYTIME

RUNNING

LAMPS

FOG LAMPS

These symbols
are on some of
your controls:

WINDSHIELD

WIPER

WINDSHIELD

WASHER

WINDSHIELD

DEFROSTER

REAR

WINDOW

DEFOGGER

VENTILATING

FAN

These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:

ENGINE

COOLANT

TEMP

BATTERY

CHARGING

SYSTEM

BRAKE

COOLANT

ENGINE OIL

PRESSURE

ANTI-LOCK

BRAKES

Here are some
other symbols
you may see:

FUSE

LIGHTER

HORN

FUEL

Vehicle Symbols

These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. Also see “Warning Lights and Gages” in the Index.

Summary of Contents for 2001 Century

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Page 2: ...ree out of fuel assistance Free flat tire change Emergency towing 1 800 252 1112 For vehicles purchased in Canada call 1 800 268 6800 that provides in an emergency 1 800 252 1112 For vehicles purchased in Canada call 1 800 268 6800 Courtesy Transportation Every 2001 Century under warranty is backed with the following services ...

Page 4: ...ise Control If Equipped Exterior and Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net If Equipped Auxiliary Power Connection OnStar System If Equipped Sunroof If Equipped Instrument Panel Warning Lights and Gages Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Restraint Systems for Children Section 1 Section 2 Seats and Restraint Systems Features and Controls ii ...

Page 5: ...iving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio Cassette Player CD Player Radio Theft Deterrent Feature Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You re Stuck Problems on the Road ...

Page 6: ...eplacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Table of Contents cont d Maintenance Schedule Service and Appearance Care Section 7 Section 6 Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv ...

Page 7: ...e it to quickly find something you want to read Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information See Warranty Manual Reporting Safety Defects on page 8 9 Service Publications Index Section 9 Please refer to the last page of this manual for your Service Station Guide v ...

Page 8: ...Motors of Canada Limited for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propriétaires canadien...

Page 9: ...nd a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others c...

Page 10: ...ething that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE ...

Page 11: ...have to do with your lamps MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD WASHER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE COOLANT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE...

Page 12: ...vice Station Guide Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Battery See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded only See Section 6 for octane ratings ...

Page 13: ...ions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 12 Driver Position 1 19 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 20 Right Front Passenger Position 1 21 Air Bag Systems 1 29 Center Passenger Position 1 31 Rear Seat Passengers 1 34 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 36 Children 1 40 Restraint Systems for Children 1 55 Older Chil...

Page 14: ...driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the bar located under the front of the driver s and the passenger s seat This will unlock the seat Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to ...

Page 15: ...e or lower the entire seat push the switch up or down To raise or lower the front portion of your seat push the front of the switch up or down To raise or lower the rear portion of your seat push the rear of the switch up or down Reclining Front Seatbacks Lift the lever to release the seatback then move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback into place Pull up on ...

Page 16: ...s job because it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback ...

Page 17: ...ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Split Folding Rear Seat If Equipped This feature enables you to access your trunk Pull forward on the seat tab located on the rear seatback to fold the seatback down To return the seatback to its original position push it back up and make sure it latches ...

Page 18: ...s properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the air bag system CAUTION Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash ...

Page 19: ...ckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them p...

Page 20: ...1 8 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it ...

Page 21: ...1 9 Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield ...

Page 22: ...ent panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense ...

Page 23: ...hey work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts...

Page 24: ...w which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let ...

Page 25: ...as you pull up on the shoulder belt The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and ac...

Page 26: ...ht adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release lever to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not...

Page 27: ...t is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body ...

Page 28: ...You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you ...

Page 29: ... be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen ...

Page 30: ...isted across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it ...

Page 31: ...on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy ...

Page 32: ... right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position earlier in this section The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for two things If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt On some vehicles if you pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will...

Page 33: ...may also have a side impact air bag for the driver If your vehicle has a side impact air bag for the driver it will say AIR BAG on the air bag covering on the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating frontal air bag But these air bags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply with fed...

Page 34: ...ay provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past The side impact air bag for CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued the driver is designed to inflate only in moderate to severe crashes where something hits the driver s side of the vehicle It isn t designed to inflate in frontal in rollover or in rear crashes Everyone in your vehicle should wear a saf...

Page 35: ...tem is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Children There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if the...

Page 36: ...the Air Bag Systems Work Where are the air bags The driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side ...

Page 37: ...e bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering and don t let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact air bag ...

Page 38: ...act air bag is not designed to inflate in frontal or near frontal impacts rollovers or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were For frontal air bags inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the ...

Page 39: ...tes After an air bag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag the instrument panel for the right front passenger s bag the side of the seatback closest to the door for the driver s side impact air bag will be hot for a short time The parts of the bag that ...

Page 40: ...out the frontal air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the system commands air bag inflation and driver s safety belt usage at deployment The module also records speed engine rpm brake and throttle data D Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag systems Improper service can mean that an air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for ...

Page 41: ...or up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag systems Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The ai...

Page 42: ...o make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to ...

Page 43: ...ehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happe...

Page 44: ...s when the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the be...

Page 45: ...al injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase in...

Page 46: ...r positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Pull the elastic cord out from the edge of the se...

Page 47: ...elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top ...

Page 48: ...rior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restraine...

Page 49: ...much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint ...

Page 50: ...r are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used For most basic types of child restraints there are many different models available When purchasing a child restraint be sure it is designed to be use...

Page 51: ...Infants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints CAUTION The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child for whom the safety belts are designed A young child s hip bones are still so small that vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt wo...

Page 52: ... restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint ...

Page 53: ...surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and some high back booster seats have a five point harness A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window ...

Page 54: ...raps and a crotch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is ...

Page 55: ...a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat but before you do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat CAUTION A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat It s...

Page 56: ...k the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top strap and that the strap be anchored In the United States some child restraints also have a top strap If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for the rear seating positions You ll f...

Page 57: ...turer s instructions say Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and r...

Page 58: ...t if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to ...

Page 59: ...f the retractor Then let the belt go back a few inches and try to pull the belt out again If you can t pull the belt out because it has locked it means the retractor has the child restraint locking feature If the belt doesn t lock and you can pull the belt out of the retractor again it means your vehicle doesn t have the child restraint locking feature on the shoulder belt retractor ...

Page 60: ...e belt D If your vehicle doesn t have the child restraint locking feature on the shoulder belt retractor tighten the belt by pulling up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different d...

Page 61: ...at can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat It s always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat You may secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat but before you do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child...

Page 62: ...uckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restrai...

Page 63: ...hild restraint in the rear seat Although a rear seat is a safer place you can secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Bec...

Page 64: ...t if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to ...

Page 65: ...f the retractor Then let the belt go back a few inches and try to pull the belt out again If you can t pull the belt out because it has locked it means the retractor has the child restraint locking feature If the belt doesn t lock and you can pull the belt out of the retractor again it means your vehicle doesn t have the child restraint locking feature on the shoulder belt retractor ...

Page 66: ...raint You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt D If your vehicle doesn t have the child restraint locking feature on the shoulder belt retractor tighten the belt by pulling up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt...

Page 67: ...Q What is the proper way to wear safety belts A If possible an older child should wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries ...

Page 68: ... is very close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small that the shoulder belt ...

Page 69: ...t in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash ...

Page 70: ... might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a C...

Page 71: ...Positions 2 24 Starting Your Engine 2 25 Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped 2 26 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 30 Parking Brake 2 31 Shifting Into PARK P 2 33 Shifting Out of PARK P 2 34 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 34 Engine Exhaust 2 35 Running Your Engine While You re Parked 2 36 Horn 2 36 Tilt Wheel 2 36 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 2 42 Exterior Lamps 2 44 Interior Lamps 2 46 Mirrors 2...

Page 72: ...icle with the windows closed is dangerous A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather ...

Page 73: ...s window will open a small amount If the rear of the switch is pressed all the way down the window will go all the way down To stop the window while it is lowering press the front of the switch To raise the window press and hold the front of the switch The driver s window controls also include a lock out switch Press LOCK to stop front and rear passengers from using their window switches The drive...

Page 74: ...cle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children ...

Page 75: ...s If you need a new ignition or door key contact your dealer who can obtain the correct key code Also see Roadside Assistance in the Index for more information NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have ex...

Page 76: ...ocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it D Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle Fro...

Page 77: ...ur operating modes Programmable Modes Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes Mode 1 No automatic door lock or unlock Mode 2 D Automatic all door lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK P no automatic door unlock D Automatic door relock when any door is unlocked opened and then all doors are again closed while the vehicle is not in PARK P or NEUTRAL N and the driver s f...

Page 78: ... ignition key to RUN 2 Close all of the doors 3 Apply your regular brakes 4 Press and hold the power door lock switch in the lock position While holding the door lock switch in the lock position move the shift lever out of and back into PARK P After an initial transaxle cycle each additional cycle will advance the operating mode by one starting from the current operating mode During this procedure...

Page 79: ...ection Feature This feature prevents a driver who has left the key in the vehicle s ignition from locking the doors by using the power door locks while any door is open The feature works by disabling the power door locks when a key is in the ignition and any door is open You may override the lockout protection feature by holding the power door lock switch in the lock position for more than three s...

Page 80: ...may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitter...

Page 81: ...less entry transmitter the headlamps will flash the horn will honk repeatedly and the interior lamps will illuminate attracting attention if you need it The alarm will continue until one of the following occurs D You press the alarm button on the remote keyless entry transmitter a second time D the ignition is in RUN or D an alarm period of about two minutes has elapsed Security Feedback Security ...

Page 82: ...n the lock position 3 While holding the door lock switch in the lock position press and release the remote keyless entry transmitter LOCK button This will start the customization mode While in the customization mode the feature will sound the number of chimes corresponding to the current lock mode If you do not wish to change the current mode you can either exit the programming mode by following t...

Page 83: ...unlock mode 4 If cycled beyond unlock Mode 4 the vehicle will enter unlock Mode 1 When the door lock switch is released the vehicle will remain in the most recent unlock mode The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the previous instructions or program the next feature available on your vehicle Disconnecting the vehicle s battery for up to a year will ...

Page 84: ...ou may choose to completely disable the feature at all times If disabled the power door locks will activate immediately when a power door lock switch is pressed The enabled disabled state of the delayed locking feature will be toggled when you perform the following sequence with the doors closed and the ignition key in RUN 1 Apply your regular brakes 2 Press and hold the power door unlock switch W...

Page 85: ...ent can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it Batter...

Page 86: ...ve the old battery and replace it with the new one Use type CR2032 or an equivalent Make sure the positive side of the battery is facing down Do not use a metal object to remove the old battery 3 Snap the top and bottom together making sure the halves are together tightly so water won t get in 4 Test the operation of the transmitter with your vehicle ...

Page 87: ...heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index D If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk from the outside insert the door key and turn it You can also press the trunk symbol on your remote keyl...

Page 88: ...lose the trunk with your other hand If the trunk is not properly closed the DOOR TRUNK light will appear in the message center of your instrument panel cluster See DOOR TRUNK Light in the Index for more information NOTICE The trunk assist handle was not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk Improper use of the trunk assist handle could...

Page 89: ...e handle located inside the trunk on the latch This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle up to open the trunk from the inside Trap Resistant Trunk Kit To help prevent a child from becoming trapped in your trunk you can order a trap resistant trunk kit from your dealer This kit includes D a modified trunk latch D a lighted release handle and D seatback tethers for ve...

Page 90: ... will your ignition and transaxle And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots Even if you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle it s still best to lock it up and take your keys But what if you have to leave...

Page 91: ...it about three minutes and try again If the starter still won t work and the key appears to be clean and dry wait about three minutes and try another ignition key At this time you may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the starter won t work with the other key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle does start the first ignition key may be faulty See your...

Page 92: ...ake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings D Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Ignition Positions With the ignition key in the ignition you can turn the switch to five positions ACC A The accessory position...

Page 93: ...n the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service OFF C This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel It doesn t lock the steering wheel Use OFF if you must have your vehicle pushed or towed RUN D This position is where the key returns after you start your vehicle Wi...

Page 94: ... at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 2 If your engine won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you h...

Page 95: ...nd unwrap the electrical cord The cord is attached to the underside of the vehicle s diagonal brace which is located above the engine air cleaner filter assembly 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured P...

Page 96: ...erything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle will have a shift lever on the steering column The graphic shown above is displayed on your instrument panel cluster in reference to your steering column shift lever Maximum engine ...

Page 97: ...hifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shiftlock control system You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever...

Page 98: ...VERDRIVE B This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re D Going less than 35 mph 55 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down D Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the accelerator pedal all the way down You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power NOTICE If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly or if it seems not to shift gears as...

Page 99: ...IVE B or THIRD 3 as much as possible NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in FIRST 1 the transaxle won t shift into first gear un...

Page 100: ...ft foot the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set the ignition is on and the shift lever is not in PARK P or NEUTRAL N NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and parking o...

Page 101: ...hicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake with your left foot 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P by pulling the lever toward you Then move the lever ...

Page 102: ...y set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you ve moved the shift lever into PARK P hold the...

Page 103: ...e uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shiftlock control system You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transaxle Operation in the Index If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease p...

Page 104: ...sciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if D Your exhaust system sounds strange or different D Your vehicle gets rusty underneath D Your vehicle was damaged in a collision D Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris D Repairs weren t done correctly D Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is...

Page 105: ...e engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be inju...

Page 106: ... enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel into place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever located on the left side of the steering column includes the following D Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator D Headlamp High Low Beam Changer D Windshield Wipers D Windshield Wa...

Page 107: ...ever will return by itself when you release it If the arrow flashes faster than normal as you signal a turn or a lane change a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and then check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers...

Page 108: ...r For steady wiping at low speed turn the band to LO For high speed wiping turn the band further to HI To stop the wipers turn the band to OFF You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to LO the shorter the delay between wipes Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades...

Page 109: ...km h When you apply your brakes the cruise control shuts off CAUTION D Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic D Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise contro...

Page 110: ...trol But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R A Resume Accelerate briefly You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed D Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Push in the SET button then release...

Page 111: ...n Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much...

Page 112: ...hen you turn the ignition switch to OFF LOCK or ACC with the lamps on Daytime Running Lamps Automatic Headlamp Control Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset Fully functional daytime running lig...

Page 113: ...rking lamp position Your parking lamps will remain illuminated and your headlamps will turn off As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Delayed Headlamp Illumination Delayed headlamp illumination provides a period of exterior lighting as you leave your vehicle s area The feature is activated when your vehicle s headlamps are on due to the automatic headl...

Page 114: ... been disabled two chimes will be heard if the feature has been enabled Disconnecting the vehicle s battery for up to a year will not change the programmed operation of this feature Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by moving the LIGHTS knob If you turn the knob past MAX your courtesy or interior lamps will come on Courtesy Lamps...

Page 115: ... doors are locked or D an illumination period of 25 seconds has elapsed If during the illumination period a door is opened the timed illumination period will be canceled and the interior lamps will remain on Delayed Exit Lighting This feature illuminates the interior for a period of time after the ignition key is removed from the ignition The ignition must be off for delayed exit lighting to work ...

Page 116: ...our power windows audio system and sunroof if equipped will continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF and before any of the doors are opened Mirrors Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position Inside Day Night Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from headlamps behind you pull the lever at the bottom of the mirror ...

Page 117: ...ibe to OnStar See OnStar System in the Index for more information about the services OnStar provides Electrochromic Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If Equipped Your vehicle may have an electrochromic day night rearview mirror Push the button in the center of the mirror to turn this feature on The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare from headlamps behind you This may take a few moments T...

Page 118: ...ystem The automatic dimming feature is turned on or off by pressing the far left button located on the lower part of the mirror face for up to three seconds When turned on this mirror functions exactly like the electrochromic mirror described previously See Mirrors Electrochromic Day Night Rearview in the Index for more information There are two map lamps located on the bottom of the mirror Each l...

Page 119: ... vehicle and the area behind your vehicle These mirrors can also be folded rearward manually This feature is particularly useful in automatic car washes and when maneuvering your vehicle in narrow spaces Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehic...

Page 120: ...in this section The left and right outside mirrors are also heated when you activate the rear window defogger See Rear Window Defogger in the Index Both outside mirrors can be folded forward or rearward This feature is particularly useful in automatic car washes Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box To open lift the latch Front Storage Armrest To use the ...

Page 121: ... starts and stops The net isn t for larger heavier loads Store those in the trunk as far forward as you can You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you re not using it Ashtrays and Lighter The center front ashtray is located on the instrument panel just below the comfort controls To remove the ashtray open the lid and lift it out The rear ashtray is located within a small door at the ...

Page 122: ...age Visor Vanity Mirrors Open the cover on the visor to expose the vanity mirror If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors the lamps come on when you open the cover Auxiliary Power Connection Power Drop Your vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary power connection It is located on the passenger s side of the vehicle under the glove box and is labeled with a wire function and fuse ratin...

Page 123: ...o receive OnStar service Services are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week For more information call 1 888 ONSTAR 7 1 888 667 8277 OnStar Services Button Press this button once to contact an advisor who will be able to assist you with these services If you are not quickly connected the system will automatically reset and redial This ensures connection to the center there is no additional action ...

Page 124: ...ss Press the Call ANSWER END button if you notice the light blinking and you are not on a call The light will be red in the event of an OnStar system malfunction If this occurs press the OnStar button to attempt to contact an advisor If the connection is made the advisor will assist you with steps to take to make sure that the system is functioning properly If you cannot contact the advisor take y...

Page 125: ...cking your vehicle Remote Door Unlock is disabled 48 hours after the vehicle is parked to maintain the battery charge D Vehicle Locator Service To contact the center call 1 888 4 ONSTAR You will be required to provide your security information An advisor will send a command to your vehicle to sound the horn and or flash the lamps In order to provide you with excellent service calls with the OnStar...

Page 126: ...r equipment limitations Global positioning capabilities used to deliver OnStar Service will not be available if satellite signals are obstructed OnStar will not function if the vehicle s battery is discharged or disconnected It may also be inoperative if the vehicle is in an accident and the OnStar or vehicle electrical system components are damaged Safety and security services are provided by exi...

Page 127: ...e headliner To open the sunroof to the vent position only push and hold the front of the switch You will need to open the sunshade by hand To close the sunroof from the vent position push and hold the rear indented part of the switch To open the sunroof push the rear indented part of the switch once The sunroof and sunshade will open by themselves This is the express open feature To close the sunr...

Page 128: ...2 58 The Instrument Panel Your Information System ...

Page 129: ...ols B Turn Signal Multifunction Lever C Instrument Panel Cluster D Steering Wheel Audio Controls If Equipped E Gear Shift Lever F Vents G Side Window Defog Vent H Hood Release I Tilt Wheel J Horn K Audio System L Ashtray M Climate Controls N Glove Box O Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...

Page 130: ...cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically United States version shown Canada similar ...

Page 131: ...p Odometer The trip odometer tells how far you have driven since you last reset it To set it to zero press the button on the right side of the instrument panel cluster The trip select reset switch will go back and forth between the odometer and the trip odometer if the button is pressed and released within 1 5 seconds If the button is pressed and held for longer than 1 5 seconds while in the trip ...

Page 132: ...f the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow this manual s advice Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your warning lights and gages They re a big help Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START a ...

Page 133: ...f the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the air bag system may not be working properly The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate with...

Page 134: ...ou must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there is a brake probl...

Page 135: ...g brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light United States Canada The anti lock brake system warning light should come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the anti lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you ve started your engine turn the ignition off Or if the light comes on and stays on when ...

Page 136: ...arking brake with the engine running and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If the transaxle shift lever is in any position other than FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 and the warning light stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means there s a problem with the system D If the traction control system is affected by an engine related problem the system will turn off and ...

Page 137: ...ex The low traction light also comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the Enhanced Traction System is active Engine Coolant Temperature Light This light tells you that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fan is not working The light will come on briefly when your ignition is...

Page 138: ...operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible See Engine Overheating in the Index Low Coolant Warning Light If the LOW COOLANT light comes on your system is low on coolant and the engine may overheat See Engine Coolant in the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can The light will com...

Page 139: ...you can See Inflation Tire Pressure in the Index The light will stay on while the ignition is on until you reset calibrate the system See Low Tire Inflation Monitor System in the Index Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnost...

Page 140: ...sion Inspection Maintenance test This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and the engine is not running If the light doesn t come on have it repaired This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways D Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system...

Page 141: ...ystem dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Are you low on fuel As your engine starts to run out of fuel your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this condition Make sure to install the fuel cap properly See Filling Your Tank in the Index It w...

Page 142: ...is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This may take several days of routine driving If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness see your dealer or qualified service center to prepare the vehicle for inspection Oil Pressure Light If you have a problem with your oil this light may stay on after y...

Page 143: ...t fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light stays on stop the vehicle on a level surface and turn the engine off Check the oil level using the engine oil dipstick See Engine Oil in the Index If the light does not come on briefly have the low oil level sensor system repaired so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem The oil level monitoring system only check...

Page 144: ...ge in the Index To reset the CHANGE OIL SOON light see Oil Life System in the Index Security Light The SECURITY light will come on when you turn the key to START and stay on until the vehicle starts It will also flash if your ignition key is too dirty or wet for the PASS KeyRII system to read the resistor pellet See PASS Key II in the Index If the resistor pellet is damaged or missing the light wi...

Page 145: ...it is working properly Low Washer Fluid Warning Light The LOW WASH light will come on when your windshield washers are working and the fluid container is low The light will also come on briefly when your ignition is turned on to show that it is working properly Door Trunk Ajar Warning Light The DOOR TRUNK light will come on if your trunk or any door is not completely closed Fuel Gage United States...

Page 146: ...e or less than half of the tank s capacity to fill it D The gage pointer may move while cornering braking or speeding up D The gage may not indicate empty when the ignition is turned off Low Fuel Light United States Canada If your fuel is low a circular light on your instrument panel cluster will come on and stay on and a chime will sound periodically until you add fuel It will also come on for a ...

Page 147: ...3 10 Setting the Clock 3 10 AM FM Stereo 3 12 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped 3 16 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped 3 20 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control If Equipped 3 25 Theft Deterrent Feature If Equipped 3 28 Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped 3 29 Understanding Radio Recept...

Page 148: ...e the lever up to raise the temperature Slide the lever down to lower the temperature Passenger s Temperature Lever The lever on the right adjusts the air temperature on the passenger s side independent of the temperature set by the driver Slide the lever up to raise the temperature Slide the lever down to lower the temperature Mode Knob The right knob has several settings to control the direction...

Page 149: ...n the compressor is running you can control the temperature A C Press this button to turn the air conditioning on and off The system will cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle when the A C light is on Heating On cold days use HTR with the driver and passenger levers all the way in the red area This system will bring in outside air heat it and send it to the floor ducts Heating Engine Cool...

Page 150: ...elect the best fan speed and airflow settings to keep you comfortable The air conditioning compressor will run if the outside temperature is above 40_F 4_C You may notice a delay of two to three minutes before the fan comes on at start up in cool weather Temperature Control The TEMP switch sets the temperature for the entire system when the light on the DUAL button isn t lit If the DUAL button lig...

Page 151: ...than that of the driver Hot Weather Example When you start the vehicle in hot weather 80_F 27_C or after being parked during the day in full sun if your driver set temperature is 75_F 23_C and you are in full automatic mode the system will automatically move the temperature to full cold The fan will be at low speed momentarily and then go to the high speed The air intake will be recirculated for m...

Page 152: ...d side window vents MID This setting directs air through the instrument panel outlets FLOOR This setting sends most of the air through the ducts near the floor The rest comes out of the defroster and side window vents When in this setting and the RECIRC setting the windows can fog up See RECIRC in the Index FRONT This setting brings in outside air and directs most of the air through the defrost ve...

Page 153: ...ing and Defrosting If you have the DUAL COMFORTEMP CLIMATE CONTROL your system has two settings for clearing the front and side windows To defrost the windows quickly press the DEF button with the temperature knob all the way in the red area For maximum defroster performance set both driver and passenger temperature controls to the warmest setting To warm passengers while keeping the windows clear...

Page 154: ...out 15 minutes If you turn it on again the rear defogger will only run for about 7 5 minutes before turning off You can also turn it off by pressing the button again NOTICE Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license or decal across the defogger grid NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or anything else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid...

Page 155: ...ation Tips D Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows D When you enter a vehicle in cold weather adjust the mode knob or button to FLOOR and the fan to the highest speed for a few seconds before driving off This helps clear the intake ducts of sn...

Page 156: ...ost out of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clock Press and hold HRS until the correct hour appears Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears You may set the clock with the ignition off if you press RECALL first and follow the same procedure described above AM FM Stereo Playing the Radio VOLUME This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume To increas...

Page 157: ...ations for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press the AM FM button to select the ...

Page 158: ...eakers BAL Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Turn the control behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped Playing the Radio VOLUME This knob turn...

Page 159: ...ten to stations for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the ba...

Page 160: ... While the tape is playing use the VOLUME FADE BAL BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the radio Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio is off first press EJECT or RECALL Cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact disc players will...

Page 161: ... to return to playing speed The radio will play while the tape advances SIDE 5 Press this button to change the side of the tape that is playing D 6 Press this button to reduce background noise The display will show either OFF or ON for a few seconds when you press the button Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D s...

Page 162: ... until you see the display you want then hold the button until the display flashes If you press the button when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press the up or down arrow to choose radio stations SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower...

Page 163: ... system will seek and set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons depending on which band AM or FM you are listening to AUTO SET will flash while seeking and will remain on until this function is complete To return to the stations you manually set press AUTO SET again Setting the Tone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease...

Page 164: ...side of the tape is playing If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio is off first press EJECT or RECALL Cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact disc players will work in your cassette tape player Your tape bias is set automatically If E and a number appear on the radio display the tape won t play because of an error D E10 The tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape ...

Page 165: ... double D symbol will appear on the display Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player SOURCE Press this button to change to the tape function when the radio is on TAPE PLAY with an a...

Page 166: ... button until you see the display you want then hold the RECALL button until the display flashes If you press the button when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press the up or down arrow to choose radio stations SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next h...

Page 167: ...T Press this button and the system will seek and set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons AUTO SET will flash while seeking and will remain on until this function is complete To return to the stations you manually set press AUTO SET again Setting the Tone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass TREB Press this knob ...

Page 168: ...rted The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio is off first press EJECT or RECALL Your tape bias is set automatically If E and a number appear on the radio display the tape won t play because of an error D E10 The tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open e...

Page 169: ...l are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation SOURCE Press this button to change to the tape or disc function when the radio is on If both a tape and a disc are installed the system will first go to tape play TAPE SIDE and an arrow will appear on the display If SOURCE is pressed again the system will go to disc play CD PLAY will appear on the display EJECT The system has two EJECT b...

Page 170: ...seconds have played If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc The sound will mute while seeking NEXT 2 Press this button to go to the next track If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving forward through the disc The sound will mute while seeking The SEEK down and up arrows will also find the previ...

Page 171: ...ted and left in the player it will be pulled back in the player with the ignition on or off Theft Deterrent Feature If Equipped THEFTLOCKR is designed to discourage theft of your radio It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed If THEFTLOCK is active the THEFTLOCK indicator will flash when the ignition is off The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio...

Page 172: ... to make the last two digits agree with your code 7 Press HRS to make the first one or two digits agree with your code 8 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show REP to let you know that you need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your secret code 9 Press AM FM and this time the display will show SEC to let you know ...

Page 173: ...em down until SEC shows on the display 4 Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 6 Press HRS to make the first one or two digits agree with your code 7 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show indicating that the radio is no longer secured If the cod...

Page 174: ... as the PSCAN button on your radio It will scan through each of the preset radio stations If a preset radio station has weak reception the radio will not stop at the preset station Press SCAN again to stop scanning AM FM Press this button to choose AM FM1 or FM2 If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing press this button to stop it and the radio will play SRCE Press this button to change to th...

Page 175: ... volumes of sound Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage D Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting D Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your...

Page 176: ...e use of a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealer GM Part No 12344789 When using a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette it is normal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a broken tape detection feature and a clea...

Page 177: ...e by vandals you should replace it Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still tightened to the fender If tightening is required tighten by hand then with a wrench one quarter turn Backglass Antenna If Equipped Your AM FM antenna is integrated with your rear window defogger located in the rear window Be sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the line...

Page 178: ...e inside surfaces of the front windshield and rear window are not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged If the inside surfaces are damaged they could interfere with radio reception Also for proper radio reception the antenna connector at the top center of the front windshield and the antenna connector at the top center of the rear window need to be properly attached to the post...

Page 179: ...en Driving 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Braking 4 9 Enhanced Traction System 4 11 Steering 4 13 Off Road Recovery 4 13 Passing 4 15 Loss of Control 4 16 Driving at Night 4 17 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 20 City Driving 4 21 Freeway Driving 4 23 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 23 Highway Hypnosis 4 24 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 26 Winter Driving 4 30 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 30 Loading Y...

Page 180: ...eventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call ...

Page 181: ... alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the pr...

Page 182: ...me other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving sk...

Page 183: ...l in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and j...

Page 184: ...e Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 1...

Page 185: ...to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine or when you beg...

Page 186: ...own If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed ...

Page 187: ... the very best braking Enhanced Traction System Your vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Traction System ETS that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system reduces engine power and may also upshift the transaxle to limit w...

Page 188: ...he system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index To turn the system off your gear shift lever must be in FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 gear See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index When you turn the system off the Enhanced Traction System warning light will come on and s...

Page 189: ...you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceler...

Page 190: ... apply your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a fu...

Page 191: ...g another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing D Drive ahe...

Page 192: ...ars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot D Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see ...

Page 193: ...on skid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the ro...

Page 194: ... roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead D In remote areas watch for animals D If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also a...

Page 195: ...ract repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it Driv...

Page 196: ...wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes T...

Page 197: ... it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advic...

Page 198: ...and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips D Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray D Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires in the Index City Driving One of...

Page 199: ...ve time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving D Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light Freeway Driving Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways express...

Page 200: ... are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a re...

Page 201: ...Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have you checked all levels D Lamps Are they all working Are the lenses clean D Tires They are vitally important to a safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for long distance driving Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure D Weather Forecasts What s the weather outlook along your route Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major sto...

Page 202: ...yes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently D If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain ...

Page 203: ...N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill D Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool y...

Page 204: ...r a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle ...

Page 205: ...ut wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32_F 0_C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Keep your Enhanced Traction System on It will improve your ability to accele...

Page 206: ...s behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should p...

Page 207: ...t is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that s away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it ...

Page 208: ...your vehicle must be towed see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index NOTICE Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Loading Your Vehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label is inside the trunk lid The label tells you the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for t...

Page 209: ...eight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle If you do have a heavy load spread it out Don t carry more than 167 lbs 75 kg in your trunk CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading ca...

Page 210: ...are above the tops of the seats D Don t leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle D When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can D Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to Towing a Trailer CAUTION If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may n...

Page 211: ...s considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points D There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police...

Page 212: ... Center P O Box 33136 Detroit MI 48232 5136 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the ve...

Page 213: ...he trunk lid or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow D The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for...

Page 214: ...ing and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start check the trailer hitch and platform and attachments safety chains electrical connector lamps tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicle and trailer m...

Page 215: ...soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and or extra wiring Check with your dealer The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also...

Page 216: ...RDRIVE B or as you need to a lower gear Parking on Hills CAUTION You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into PARK P yet 2 Hav...

Page 217: ...pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive belt cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review this information before you start your trip C...

Page 218: ... that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 9 Engine Overheating 5 12 Cooling System 5 20 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 21 Changing a Flat Tire 5 32 Compact Spare Tire 5 33 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow ...

Page 219: ...o make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in they even work if the key isn t in the ignition To turn off the flashers press the switch again When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road a...

Page 220: ...urt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty The ACDelcoR battery in your vehicle has a built in hydrometer Do not charge test or jump start the battery if the hydrometer looks clear or light yellow Replace the battery when there is a clear or light yellow hydrometer and a cranking complaint Trying to start your vehicle...

Page 221: ...oth vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlet Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it could save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries...

Page 222: ...l on your battery CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the ACDelcoR battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low ...

Page 223: ...ct positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 7 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Don t let the othe...

Page 224: ... engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 10 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it...

Page 225: ...he black negative cable from the negative terminal on the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle 5 Be sure to reinstall the remote positive jump starting terminal plastic cap on your vehicle Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need...

Page 226: ...situation Should an overheated engine condition exist an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you will notice a significant loss in power and engine performance The low coolant light may come on and the temperature gage will indicate an overheat condition exists Towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoid...

Page 227: ...of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle ...

Page 228: ... necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE B If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of st...

Page 229: ...ou ll see A Electric Engine Cooling Fans B Radiator Pressure Cap C Coolant Recovery Tank CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan ...

Page 230: ...or somewhere else in the cooling system CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine with...

Page 231: ... they aren t your vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at the COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plai...

Page 232: ... hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool befo...

Page 233: ...hey are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap ...

Page 234: ...e radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap CAUTION You can be burned if you spill...

Page 235: ... Fill the radiator with the proper DEX COOLR coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air bleed valve close the valve Otherwise close the valves after the radiator is filled 5 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and the compartment ...

Page 236: ...ssure cap off 8 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans 9 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOLR coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck ...

Page 237: ... a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may ...

Page 238: ...ey could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposi...

Page 239: ...pment you ll need is in the trunk 1 Turn the center nut on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it Then lift and remove the cover See Compact Spare Tire in the Index for more information about the compact spare 2 Remove the spare tire ...

Page 240: ...5 23 3 Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it Then remove the jack and wrench The tools you ll be using include the jack A extension and protection guide B and wheel wrench C ...

Page 241: ...ed with wheel covers be sure to use a wheel wrench to begin the process of loosening the plastic wheel nut caps Once you have loosened the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench if needed you can finish loosening them with your fingers Then using the flat end of the wheel wrench pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off Be careful the edge may be sharp Don t try to remove the cover ...

Page 242: ...le when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location bef...

Page 243: ...rom the rear edge of the front wheel opening B or just behind the two bolts A as shown For jacking at the vehicle s rear location put the jack lift head B about five inches 13 cm from the front edge of the rear wheel opening C or just behind the off set A as shown 4 Put the compact spare tire near you ...

Page 244: ...surfaces and spare wheel CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire...

Page 245: ...l could fall off causing a serious accident 8 Install the spare tire Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 9 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely ...

Page 246: ...have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140 N m NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification Don t try to put the wheel cover on your compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have th...

Page 247: ...t tire in your trunk Use the following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk When storing a full size tire you must use the extension with the protector guide to help avoid wheel surface damage Use the extension and protector guide located in the foam holder To store a full size tire place the tire valve stem facing down and then remove the protector guide and attach the retainer securely...

Page 248: ...nly Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire in the Index See the storage instructions label to return your compact spare to your trunk properly Be sure to calibrate your low tire pressure system after you replace your compact spare tire with a full sized one See Low Tire Inflation Monitor in the Index A Retainer B Cover C Compact Spare Tire D ...

Page 249: ... Tire Inflation Monitor in the Index The system may not work correctly when the compact spare is installed on the vehicle Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The co...

Page 250: ... your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels You should turn the Enhanced Traction System off See Enhanced Traction System in the Index Then shift back and forth betwe...

Page 251: ...ner Filter 6 17 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 6 18 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 21 Engine Coolant 6 24 Power Steering Fluid 6 26 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 27 Brakes 6 30 Battery 6 31 Bulb Replacement 6 40 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 41 Tires 6 50 Appearance Care 6 50 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 6 52 Care of Safety Belts 6 53 Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blade...

Page 252: ...you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index You should ...

Page 253: ...he outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association A...

Page 254: ...horized Buick dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used repairs may not be covered by your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask your service station operator whether o...

Page 255: ...rd to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn t be covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving Filling Your Tank CAUTION Gasoline vapor is highly flammable It burns violently a...

Page 256: ...ver s side of your vehicle While refueling let the cap hang by the tether below the fuel fill opening To remove the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise The cap has a spring in it if you let go of the cap too soon it will spring back to the right ...

Page 257: ... When you put the cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light will come on if the fuel cap is not properly rei...

Page 258: ... the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete D Don t smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Thi...

Page 259: ...open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle located just below the instrument panel and to the left of the steering column Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release Lift the hood ...

Page 260: ... Battery C Remote Positive Battery Terminal D Underhood Electrical Center Passenger s Side E Radiator Fill Cap F Engine Coolant Recovery Tank G Power Steering Fluid Reservoir H Engine Oil Fill Cap I Engine Oil Dipstick J Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick K Brake Fluid Reservoir L Engine Air Cleaner Filter ...

Page 261: ...od idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick handle is the yellow loop near the front of the engine See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If yo...

Page 262: ...e Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil fill cap is located toward the front of the engine near the yellow looped engine oil dipstick handle See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more info...

Page 263: ...icates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should ...

Page 264: ...ecommended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer that lets you know when to change your engine oil This is not based on mileage but on engine revolutions and engine operating temperature When the computer has calculated that the oil needs changing the GM Oil Life Systemtwill indicate tha...

Page 265: ...y for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to dr...

Page 266: ... cleaner filter and install the cover tightly when you are finished Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the eng...

Page 267: ... the passenger compartment air filter use the following steps 1 Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers are in the up position 2 Raise the hood 3 Disconnect the windshield washer pump hose from the fender rail and air inlet grille 4 Remove the hood weatherstrip from the passenger s side of the vehicle peel back halfway to center 5 Remove the air inlet grille retainers 6 Remove the air inl...

Page 268: ...D When doing frequent trailer towing D Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000 miles 166 000 km See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department If you do ...

Page 269: ...are your vehicle as follows D Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running D With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in PARK P D With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P D Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes Then without shutting of...

Page 270: ...vel into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don t overfill NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRONR III because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused by ...

Page 271: ...rinkable water and DEX COOLR coolant will D Give freezing protection down to 34_F 37_C D Give boiling protection up to 265_F 129_C D Protect against rust and corrosion D Help keep the proper engine temperature D Let the warning lights and gages work as they should NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOLR silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to...

Page 272: ...engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR coolant NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the e...

Page 273: ...LANT light comes on and stays on it means you re low on engine coolant Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOLR coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank but be careful not to spill it If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty add coolant to the radiator See Engine Overheating in the Index CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are ...

Page 274: ...ap NOTICE Your radiator cap is a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located on...

Page 275: ...wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark When the engine compartment is hot the level should be at the H mark When it s cold the level should be at the C mark If the fluid is at the A...

Page 276: ...on location Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the tank is full NOTICE D When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water D Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid...

Page 277: ...leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you ha...

Page 278: ...kes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid NOTICE D Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid D If you...

Page 279: ... may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque specifications Your rear drum brakes don t have wear indicators but if you ...

Page 280: ... put in be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery You...

Page 281: ...how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement In this section you ll find directions for changing the bulbs in some of the lamps on your vehicle See Replacement Bulbs in the Index to find the type of bulb you should use For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer s servi...

Page 282: ...l up on the headlamp retainers to release the assembly locator tabs 3 Slide the headlamp assembly out of the slots 4 Remove the bulb socket from the headlamp assembly 5 Remove the rubber access cover from behind the bulb you are replacing ...

Page 283: ...ory and should need no further adjustment This is true even though your vertical and horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on the 0 zero marks on their scales If your vehicle is damaged in an accident the headlamp aim may be affected Aim adjustment may be necessary if it is difficult to see lane markers for horizontal aim or if oncoming drivers flash their high beams at you for vertical a...

Page 284: ...adlamp aiming is being done D There should not be any cargo or loading of the vehicle except it should have a full tank of fuel and one person or 160 lbs 75 kg on the driver s seat D Close all doors D Tires should be properly inflated D Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspension Driver s Side Headlamp Shown A Vertical Aim Adjustment Screw B Horizontal Aim Adjustment Screw Open the hood and locat...

Page 285: ...until the indicator is lined up with zero 2 Turn the vertical aiming screw until the level bubble is lined up with zero Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamps 1 Remove the headlamp assembly Refer to the removal procedure earlier in this section 2 Remove the rubber bulb access cover 3 Twist the sidemarker lamp socket counterclockwise from the headlamp assembly 4 Holding the base of the bulb pull the o...

Page 286: ...the trunk 2 Reach through the access opening in the trunk 3 Remove the old bulb by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise 4 Place the new bulb into the bulb socket 5 Turn the bulb one quarter turn clockwise to reinstall 6 Close the trunk ...

Page 287: ...the carpet The other two are located underneath the carpet 2 Pull the taillamp housing B away from the body of the vehicle 3 Squeeze the tab on the socket and turn the socket counterclockwise 4 Pull out the socket 5 Pull the old bulb out of the socket There are two bulbs on each taillamp 6 Push in a new bulb 7 Reverse these steps to reinstall the lamp assembly ...

Page 288: ... required to remove them 3 Remove the applique from the trunk lid 4 Turn the sockets B counterclockwise 5 Pull the old bulb out of the socket 6 Push in the new bulb 7 Reinstall the socket in the housing and turn clockwise 8 Connect the applique to the lid 9 Reconnect the wing nuts to the studs on the applique and hand tighten 10 Close the trunk lid ...

Page 289: ...quipped 1 Grasp the front center and rear center positions of the dome lamp housing and squeeze together until the housing releases from the base plate A screwdriver may be necessary to pry the assembly loose 2 Lift the plastic locking tab on the electrical connector and pull the connector from the dome lamp assembly 3 Grasp the bulb housing located in the center of the assembly and pull straight ...

Page 290: ...removal replacement while in this position 3 Pull the windshield wiper arm 3 to 4 inches 7 5 to 10 cm away from the windshield 4 While holding the wiper arm away from the glass push the release clip from under the windshield wiper arm connecting point and slide the blade assembly down toward the glass to remove it from the wiper arm 5 Slide the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you h...

Page 291: ...a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued D Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold D Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a s...

Page 292: ...verloading D Bad wear D Bad handling D Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following D Unusual wear D Bad handling D Rough ride D Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket ...

Page 293: ...tects differences in tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes in tire pressure The system can alert you about a low tire but it doesn t replace normal tire maintenance See Tires in the Index When the LOW TIRE light comes on you should stop as soon as you can and check all your tires for damage If a tire is flat see If a Tire Goes Flat in the Index Also check the tire pressure in all four ti...

Page 294: ...05 km h and above 65 mph 105 km h When learning is complete the system will alert you after 2 8 minutes if a tire is 12 psi 83 kPa different from the other three tires Detection thresholds may be higher and detection times may be longer on rough roads curves and at high speeds The system is not capable of detection at speeds greater than 70 mph 110 km h Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be...

Page 295: ...In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You...

Page 296: ...es with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different...

Page 297: ...rolled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteris...

Page 298: ...ing on a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the...

Page 299: ... It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains NOTICE Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain...

Page 300: ...quer Thinner D Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle D Alcohol D Laundry Soap D Bleach D Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic a...

Page 301: ...roughly 5 As soon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove the suds 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean damp towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soile...

Page 302: ...hoe polish on leather D Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into the finish it can harm the leather Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the w...

Page 303: ... the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon AmiR Powder non scratching glass cleaning powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windsh...

Page 304: ...r a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Your vehicle has a basecoat clearcoat paint f...

Page 305: ...ecause you could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Cleaning Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner NOTICE When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splas...

Page 306: ...hey have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical f...

Page 307: ... plastic rubber and vinyl 1052925 16 oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels and floor mats 1052929 16 oz 0 473 L Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse with water 1052930 8 oz 0 237 L Capture Dry Spot Remover Attracts absorbs and removes soils on fabric 12345721 2 5 sq ft Synthetic Chamois Shines vehicle without scratching 12345725 12 oz 0 354 L Silicone...

Page 308: ...find this label on the inside of the trunk lid It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is D your VIN D the model designation D paint information and D a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you chec...

Page 309: ...l protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself This greatly reduces the chance of ...

Page 310: ...ot Used PCM BCM U H RELAY Ignition Signal Hot in Run and Start Powertrain Control Module Body Control Module Underhood Relay RADIO PREM SOUND Remote Radio Premium Sound POWER MIRRORS Power Mirrors Blank Not Used PANEL DIMMING Panel Dimming Blank Not Used IGN 0 CLUSTER PCM BCM Ignition Signal Hot in Run Unlock and Start Cluster Powertrain Control Module Body Control Module Blank Not Used Blank Not ...

Page 311: ...ER Crank Signal Body Control Module Cluster Powertrain Control Module HVAC Ignition Signal HVAC Control Head Fuse Description BTSI PARK LOCK Shifter Lock Solenoid AIR BAG Air Bag BCM PWR Body Control Module HAZARD Hazard Flashers LH HEATED SEAT Driver s Heated Seat Blank Not Used BCM ACC Ignition Signal Hot in ACC and Run Body Control Module Blank Not Used LOW BLOWER Low Blower ABS Anti Lock Brake...

Page 312: ...r Solenoid 3 Power Seats Rear Defog Heated Seats 4 High Blower Hazard Flasher Stoplamps Power Mirror Door Locks 5 Ignition Switch BTSI Stoplamps ABS Turn Signals Cluster Air Bag DRL Module 6 Cooling Fan 7 Interior Lamps Retained Accessory Power Keyless Entry Data Link HVAC Head Cluster Radio AUX Power Power Drop Cigarette Lighter 8 Ignition Switch Wipers Radio Steering Wheel Controls Body Control ...

Page 313: ...use Description 20 Air Pump Optional 21 Generator 22 ECM 23 A C Compressor Clutch 24 Cooling Fan 25 Electronic Ignition 26 Transaxle Mini relay Description 27 Horn 28 Fuel Injector 29 Oxygen Sensor 30 Engine Emissions 31 Not Used 32 Headlamp Right 33 Rear Compartment Release 34 Parking Lamps 35 Fuel Pump 36 Headlamp Left 37 Spare 38 Spare 39 Spare 40 Spare 41 Spare 42 Spare 43 Fuse Puller SYMBOL A...

Page 314: ...Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement 7 4 quarts 7 0 L After Complete Overhaul 10 quarts 9 5 L When draining replacing converter more fluid will be needed Cooling System Including Reservoir 11 3 quarts 10 7 L Refrigerant Air Conditioning See the refrigerant label under the hood Engine Crankcase Oil and Filter Change 4 5 quarts 4 3 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 N m Fuel Tank 17 U S gal...

Page 315: ...6 Battery ACDelcoR Type 600 CCA Engine Oil Filter ACDelcoR Type PF47 PCV Valve ACDelcoR Type CV892C Radiator Cap ACDelcoR Type RC27 Remote Keyless Entry Batteries Type CR2032 2 or equivalent Spark Plugs ACDelcoR Type 41 940 Gap 0 060 inches 1 52 mm Wiper Blade Type Hook Length 22 0 inches 56 cm Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase 109 1 inches 277 1 cm Front Tread 62 0 inches 157 6 cm Rear Tread 61 1 inch...

Page 316: ...le needs these services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 15 Part B Owner Checks and Services 7 19 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 21 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 22 Part E Maintenance Record ...

Page 317: ...nt Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals checks inspections and recommended fluids and lubrican...

Page 318: ...do the work If you want to get the service information see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service ...

Page 319: ...ns on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever servic...

Page 320: ...rotection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Whenever the tires are rotated t...

Page 321: ...r severe conditions the indicator may come on before 3 000 miles 5 000 km Never drive your vehicle more than 10 000 miles 16 000 km or 12 months without an oil and filter change The system won t detect dust in the oil So if you drive in a dusty area be sure to change your oil and filter every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or sooner if the CHANGE OIL SOON light appears Remember to reset the Oil Life System ...

Page 322: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 7 ...

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Page 324: ...e footnote j Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 22 500 Miles 37 500 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern ...

Page 325: ...n and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote j Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement ...

Page 326: ...illy or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000 miles 166 000 km 52 500 Miles 87 500 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote A...

Page 327: ... j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote j Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions ...

Page 328: ... filter may require replacement more often j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 97 500 Miles 162 500 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnot...

Page 329: ...ler towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service j If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transaxle fluid change both the fluid and filter 150 000 Miles 240 000 km j Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Inde...

Page 330: ...l and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOLR coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshiel...

Page 331: ...e Index Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transaxle Fluid in th...

Page 332: ...in any other position your vehicle needs service Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake in the ...

Page 333: ...he regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake D To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only D To ...

Page 334: ...nd Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhau...

Page 335: ...for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum brake linin...

Page 336: ...rake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Windshield Washer Solvent GM OptikleenR Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No 1052884 1 pint 1050017 1 quart or equivalent Automatic Transaxle DEXRONR III Automatic Transmission Fluid Key Lock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubricant SuperlubeR GM Part No...

Page 337: ...ovided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Page 338: ...7 23 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Page 339: ...7 24 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Page 340: ...sfaction Procedure 8 3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Offices 8 5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 5 Roadside Assistance 8 7 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 7 Courtesy Transportation 8 9 Warranty Information 8 9 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 8 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 8 10 Reporting...

Page 341: ... contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Buick Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 521 7300 In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 F...

Page 342: ...to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address...

Page 343: ...992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Fax Number 313 381 0022 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 268 6800 Mexico Central America and Caribbean Islands Countries E...

Page 344: ...The program is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease See your dealer for more details or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483 for details When calling from outside Canada please dial 1 905 644 3063 All TTY users call 1 800 2...

Page 345: ...tire D Jump starts We have quick easy access to telephone numbers of the following additional services depending on your needs D Hotels D Glass replacement D Tire repair facilities D Rental vehicle or taxis D Airports or train stations D Police fire department or hospitals In many instances mechanical failures are covered under Buick s comprehensive warranty However when other services are utilize...

Page 346: ...icle Limited Warranty Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required This will reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs Plan Ahead When Possible When your vehicle requires warranty service you should contact your dealer and request an appointment By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs your deal...

Page 347: ... maximum of 30 00 per day supported by receipts This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state local and rental vehicle provider requirements Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements insurance coverage credit card etc You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes levies usage fees excessive mileage or rental usage bey...

Page 348: ...ING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a grou...

Page 349: ...er C Ottawa Ontario K1A 0N5 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 521 7300 or write Buick Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33136 Detroit MI 48232 5136 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Cana...

Page 350: ...vice information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio I...

Page 351: ... the above address for quotation 2001 120 00 2001 50 00 2001 20 00 2001 15 00 TOTAL MATERIAL Michigan Purchasers U S Order Processing 6 00 Canadian Postage GRAND TOTAL add 6 sales tax GM BUI ORD00 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery Note to Canadian Customers All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Canadian residents are to m...

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