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Section 4

Your Driving and the Road

Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions.
We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving.

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Summary of Contents for 2002 Rendezvous

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Page 8: ...me General 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 propriétair...

Page 9: ...e features and controls for your vehicle In this manual you ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find 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 peopl...

Page 10: ...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 Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle may be equipped with components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols used on your vehicle are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component cont...

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Page 13: ...re Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 26 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 26 Driver Position 1 35 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 36 Right Front Passenger Position 1 37 Air Bag Systems 1 45 Center Passenger Position 1 48 Rear Seat Passengers 1 52 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 56 Children 1 59 Restraint Systems for Children 1 77 Ol...

Page 14: ...the lever To make sure that the seat is locked into place try to move the seat with your body To raise the seat pull up on the lever located on the front right side of the seat To lower the seat push the lever down Adjust the seat and release the lever CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could start...

Page 15: ...ed on the outboard side of the driver s seat or on the outboard sides of both the driver s and front passenger s seats D Move the front of the control in the direction of the arrows to adjust the front portion of the cushion up or down D Move the rear of the control in the direction of the arrows to adjust the rear portion of the cushion up or down D Lift up or push down on both outer arrows at th...

Page 16: ...arview mirror position Adjust the driver s seat and the outside rearview mirrors to the position you would like for driving Then press and hold memory button 1 for more than three seconds A double beep will sound when the memory seat and mirrors are set To set the seat and outside rearview mirrors for a second driver follow the previous steps but press button 2 instead To recall your memory positi...

Page 17: ...trols located on the outboard side of the driver s seat If your vehicle is equipped with a Driver Information Center DIC you can use it to program certain functions of the memory seats See Driver Information Center DIC Vehicle Customization in the Index Heated Front Seats Option The heated seat switches are located in the center console switchbank This feature will quickly heat the lower cushions ...

Page 18: ...k pull up on the recliner lever located on the outboard sides of both the driver s and passenger s seat It is easier to recline the seat if you lean forward taking your weight off the seatback But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving ...

Page 19: ...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 upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head This position reduces the chance of a nec...

Page 20: ...oper location Split Bench Seats If Equipped If your vehicle has the split bench seat the seatbacks can be folded forward or reclined individually and the sections can be flipped forward or removed individually Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearw...

Page 21: ...iner lever to move the seatback to the desired position It is easier to raise or lower the seatback if you lean forward and take the weight off the seatback The seatbacks on each section also fold forward to put items behind the seats Lift up or push forward on the recliner lever and fold the seatback forward The seatback will lock into place when you push it back to the upright position After rai...

Page 22: ...ner lever to fold the seatback forward Base Level 4 For base level split bench seats pull the lever at the base of the seat on the outboard side to release the rear latches from the floor pins and flip the seat forward For up level split bench seats continue pushing forward on the recliner lever to release the rear latches from the floor pins and flip the seat forward The seat can stay in this pos...

Page 23: ...lit bench seat Replacing the Split Bench Sections CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked CAUTION A seat that isn t locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop People in the vehicle could be injured Be sure to lo...

Page 24: ...the folded forward position and that the safety belts are on the correct section of the seat Don t put the sections of the bench seat in so that they face rearward because they won t latch that way The split bench seat sections have seat position labels located on the back of each section showing where the section must go The seat must be placed in the proper location for the legs to attach correc...

Page 25: ...ot attach to the rear set of floor pins 3 Firmly push the rear hooks onto the rear floor pins by pushing down on the rear of the seat 4 Try to raise the seat to check that it is locked down 5 Lift the seatback recliner lever and raise the seatback until it locks upright 6 Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked upright 7 Attach the lap belt ...

Page 26: ...on the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seatback Use the recliner lever to move the seatback to the desired position It is easier to raise or lower the seatback if you lean forward and take the weight off the seatback The seatbacks on the second row captain s chairs also fold forward Lift up on the recliner lever and fold the seatback forward The seatback will lock into place whe...

Page 27: ...seatback forward 3 Pull up on the lever located at the base on the outboard side of the seat to release the rear latches from the floor pins 4 The seat can then be lifted off the front floor pins 5 Remove the seat by rocking it slightly toward the rear of the vehicle and then pulling it out Repeat these steps for the other captain s chair ...

Page 28: ...ly routed not properly attached or twisted won t provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After installing the seat always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted Make sure that the seatback is in the folded forward position and that the safety belts are on the correct side of the chair Don t...

Page 29: ...1 Hook the front latches over the front floor pins 2 Push the rear of the seat down to lock the rear latches onto the rear set of floor pins 3 Push and pull on the seat to check that it is properly attached ...

Page 30: ...ear Convenience Center in the Index for more information The stowable seat can be removed and replaced or with the seatback folded it can lie flush with the convenience center Folding the Seatback To fold down the seatback pull up on the lever located on the back of the seat and push the seatback down until it is locked into place ...

Page 31: ...moving the Stowable Seat 1 Remove the convenience center if it is in the vehicle See Rear Convenience Center in the Index for more information 2 Make sure all items are off of the stowable seat 3 If the seatback is down put the seatback in its upright position before removing the seat See Folding the Seatback listed previously 4 From in front of the bench seat remove the two nuts located on the fl...

Page 32: ...e seat must go The seat must be placed in the proper location for the legs to attach correctly Make sure that the seatback is folded forward before beginning this procedure 1 Remove the nuts from the screws 2 Place the stowable seat on the floor so that the brackets are placed over the screws 3 Reinstall the nuts back onto the screws 4 Try to raise the seat to make sure that it is locked down 5 Ra...

Page 33: ... might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats...

Page 34: ...most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot 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 ...

Page 35: ...1 23 Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop ...

Page 36: ...1 24 The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel ...

Page 37: ...t even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Eve...

Page 38: ...r Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see the part of this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your...

Page 39: ...you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure 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 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of t...

Page 40: ...de 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 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 crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor ...

Page 41: ...e 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 pushing the button down 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 falling off your sho...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...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 44: ...y injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests ...

Page 45: ... 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 46: ...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 47: ...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 48: ...ety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the 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 one thing If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buc...

Page 49: ...ur chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don t replace them CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Frontal air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear or l...

Page 50: ...ble while still maintaining control of the vehicle Front occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system i...

Page 51: ...he system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air Bag Systems Work Where are the air bags The driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel ...

Page 52: ...1 40 The right front passenger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The driver s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door ...

Page 53: ...ight not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death 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 Don t let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact air bag ...

Page 54: ...ause inflation would not help the occupant The side impact air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes A side impact air bag will inflate if the crash severity is above the system s designed threshold level The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design Side impact air bags are not designed to inflate in frontal or near frontal impacts rollovers or rear impacts b...

Page 55: ...al air bags and only in moderate to severe side collisions for the driver s and right front passenger s side impact air bags What will you see after an air bag inflates 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 ...

Page 56: ...nsing and diagnostic module which records information about 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...

Page 57: ...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 air bag systems do not need regular maintenance Center Passenger Position Lap Shoulder Belt If your vehicle has a bench ...

Page 58: ...age location in the roof and pull it all the way down to the lap belt Insert the metal knob on the shoulder belt into the keyhole on the lap belt buckle as shown Be sure to slide the shoulder belt part into the keyhole until it locks into place ...

Page 59: ... until the belt is snug Buckle position and release the lap shoulder belt the same way as the other lap shoulder belts 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 60: ...how that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ...

Page 61: ...ack slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on ...

Page 62: ...t 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 across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces ...

Page 63: ... 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 pushing the button down 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 falling off your shoulder CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if y...

Page 64: ...dults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each passenger position in the second row 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 t...

Page 65: ...storage clip located on the sidewall next to the outer side of each outside passenger position 2 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 guide must be on top of the belt ...

Page 66: ...shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the guide onto the clip Turn the guide and clip inward leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Second Row Center Position ...

Page 67: ...er passenger shoulder belt 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The guide must be on top of the belt 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Center Passenger Position earlier in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the elastic cord remove it from the comfort guide The elastic cord will go back under the head...

Page 68: ...ildren up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Infants and Young Children Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by the appropriate restraint Young children should not use the vehicle s safety belts unless there is no other choice CAUTION People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weig...

Page 69: ...Children who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint syste...

Page 70: ...traint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and n...

Page 71: ...the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that s unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Restraint Systems for Children An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a chi...

Page 72: ...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 A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields ...

Page 73: ... child restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle To help reduce the chance of injury the child also has to be secured within the restraint The vehicle s belt system secures the add on child restraint in the vehicle and the add on child restraint s harness system holds the child in place within the restraint One system the three point harness has straps that come down over each of t...

Page 74: ...seat General Motors therefore recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear facing infant seat a child riding in a forward facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if...

Page 75: ...nd follow the instructions for your child restraint If yours requires that the top strap be anchored don t use the restraint unless it is anchored properly If the child restraint does not have a top strap one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints ha...

Page 76: ...d the anchor bar for the center position for the bench seat is located on the floor behind the second row seats If the vehicle has the extended rear convenience center you need to remove a plastic plug and look under the convenience center to find the anchor bar for the center position for the bench seat If the vehicle has a third row seat and the seatback is upright there is an anchor strap locat...

Page 77: ...1 65 Second Row Outside Positions Bench Seat Second Row Center Position Bench Seat without Third Row Seat ...

Page 78: ...1 66 Second Row Center Position Bench Seat with Third Row Seat Second Row Center Position Bench Seat with Third Row Seat Folded Down ...

Page 79: ...ldren LATCH System Your vehicle has the LATCHsystem You ll find anchors A in the second row outside passenger positions To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system each seating position with the LATCH system will have a red dot on the seatback above the latch ...

Page 80: ...ng child restraint that has attaching points B at its base and a top tether anchor C or a rear facing child restraint that has attaching points B as shown here With this system use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle s safety belts to secure a child restraint ...

Page 81: ...ng a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Attach the anchor points on the child restraint to the anchors in the vehicle The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 If the child restraint is forward facing attach th...

Page 82: ...elt 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 run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint inst...

Page 83: ...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 84: ...l the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position Bench Seat The center rear seating position has a lap shoulder belt To secure a child restraint in this position you ll use only the lap part of the belt Disconnect the shoulder part of the belt and store it before securing a child...

Page 85: ...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 86: ...his is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a 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...

Page 87: ...he child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt 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 88: ...o push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger ...

Page 89: ...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 in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckle...

Page 90: ...the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would ...

Page 91: ... on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough fo...

Page 92: ...ATCH system parts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts If you ever see a label on the driver s or right front passenger s safety belt that says to replace the belt be sure to do...

Page 93: ...ositions 2 30 Starting Your Engine 2 31 Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped 2 32 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 37 Parking Brake 2 38 Shifting Into PARK P 2 40 Shifting Out of PARK P 2 41 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 41 Engine Exhaust 2 42 Running Your Engine While You re Parked 2 43 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 2 50 Exterior Lamps 2 52 Interior Lamps 2 59 Storage Compartments 2 70 Accessory ...

Page 94: ...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 95: ...lose the window Express Down Feature The driver s window switch also has an express down feature This switch is labeled AUTO To activate the express down feature push the rear of the driver s window switch to the second position then release it The window will lower completely 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 ...

Page 96: ...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 97: ...dditional key is needed you must purchase this key from your dealer The key will have PK3 stamped on it Keep the bar code tag that came with the original keys Give this tag to your dealer if you need a new key made Any new PASS Key III key must be programmed before it will start your vehicle See PASS KeyR III in the Index for more information on programming your new key NOTICE Your vehicle has a n...

Page 98: ...cle 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 From the outside use your key or press UNLOCK on the optional remote keyless entry transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry in the Index for more information To unlock eithe...

Page 99: ... in the Index for more information Delayed Locking With the delayed locking feature the doors will not lock immediately when locking the doors using the power door lock switch or when LOCK on the optional remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed while any door is open Instead three chimes will be heard to indicate that the delayed locking feature is in operation Five seconds after all doors are...

Page 100: ...omization in the Index If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center DIC see Driver Information Center in the Index Rear Door Child Security Locks Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors on your vehicle from the inside To use one of these locks do the following 1 Open one of the rear doors 2 On the inside of t...

Page 101: ...n unlock the driver s door If you leave the key in your vehicle but not in the ignition or if you use the manual door lock you could still lock the key in the vehicle Always remember to take the key with you Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your key open your door and set the locks from the inside Then get out and close the door Remote Keyless Entry System Option With this ...

Page 102: ...ons 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 does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this D Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle You may need to sta...

Page 103: ...mation Remote Lock Confirmation When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock your vehicle the headlamps and parking lamps will flash briefly to let you know the command has been received If you press the LOCK button again within five seconds the horn will sound briefly to let you know the vehicle is already locked If you would like to change the way the headlamps parking lamps and hor...

Page 104: ... 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 a maximum of four transmitters matched to it See your dealer to...

Page 105: ...halves are snapped together tightly so water will not get in 5 Check the transmitter operation Center Console Switchbank There is a center console switchbank located in the instrument panel below the comfort controls The switches will vary with the options that are on your vehicle The center console switchbank consists of five switches The five possible switches are for the rear window wiper washe...

Page 106: ...he Index to customize your features The following features can be customized according to the options that your vehicle has if you do not have the DIC Entering Programming Mode To program features your vehicle must be in the programming mode Follow these steps 1 Turn the ignition key to ON The gearshift must be in PARK P 2 Press and hold the trip reset button located next to the odometer for two s...

Page 107: ... steps listed under Exiting Programming Mode later in this section Headlamp Exit Delay This feature allows you to customize the headlamps and parking lamps Programmable Modes Mode 1 Off The headlamps and parking lamps will turn off at the same time that the ignition is turned to OFF Mode 2 15 Second Activation The headlamps and parking lamps will stay on for 15 seconds when the ignition is turned ...

Page 108: ...ior lamp control from the off position to the parking lamp position until you hear the number of chimes corresponding to the mode selection you want The mode you selected is now set You can either exit programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Automatic Door Lock Unlock This feature allows you to lock and unlock your ...

Page 109: ...tory it was programmed in Mode 4 The mode to which the vehicle has been programmed may have been changed since it left the factory To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode do the following 1 Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode listed previously 2 Press the front of the power door lock switch 3 Count the number of chi...

Page 110: ...e mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode do the following 1 Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode listed previously 2 Press the back of the power door lock switch 3 Count the number of chimes you hear The number of chimes indicates the vehicle s current programmed mode If you do not wish to change the current mode you can either exit...

Page 111: ... a different mode do the following 1 Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode listed previously 2 Press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter 3 Count the number of chimes you hear The number of chimes indicates the vehicle s current programmed mode If you do not wish to change the current mode you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in thi...

Page 112: ...eceived Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed in Mode 3 The mode to which the vehicle has been programmed may have been changed since it left the factory To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode do the following 1 Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode listed previously 2 Press the LOCK butt...

Page 113: ...drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate D Make sure all other windows are shut D Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to...

Page 114: ...eft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your vehicle and open the driver s...

Page 115: ...ntry system take the transmitter with you D Lock all the doors except the driver s Content Theft Deterrent Option If your vehicle has this option it has a theft deterrent alarm system A light located on top of your instrument panel near the center of the vehicle next to the windshield will flash slowly to let you know that the system has been armed While armed the doors will not unlock with the po...

Page 116: ...system will arm when you use either power door lock switch to lock the doors while any door or the liftgate is open and the key is removed from the ignition The security light will start flashing to let you know the system is armed Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will arm after a 30 second delay when you press LOCK on your remote keyless entry transmitter to lock...

Page 117: ... front doors The security light will stop flashing to let you know the system is no longer armed PASS KeyR III Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS Key III Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key III is a passive theft deterrent system This means you don t have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system It works when you insert or remove the key from the...

Page 118: ... error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes When trying to start the vehicle if the engine does not start and the SECURITY message comes on the key may have a damaged transponder Turn the ignition off and try again If the engine still does not start and the key appears to be undamaged try another ignition key At this time you may also w...

Page 119: ...arted turn the key to OFF and remove the key 4 Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to ON within 10 seconds of removing the previous key 5 The SECURITY message will turn off once the key has been programmed It may not be apparent that the SECURITY message went on due to how quickly the key is programmed 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to be programmed If you are ever drivi...

Page 120: ...king hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake 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 key in the ignitio...

Page 121: ...ON This is the position that the switch returns to after you start your engine and release the key The switch stays in ON when the engine is running But even when the engine is not running you can use ON to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights D START This position starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch ...

Page 122: ... your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine warms up NOTICE Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds 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 t...

Page 123: ...the accelerator pedal NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped In very cold weather 0_F 18_C or colder the engine coolant heater can ...

Page 124: ...ure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle T...

Page 125: ...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 have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground alw...

Page 126: ... N with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D 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 all the way down You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power NOTICE If your vehicle seems ...

Page 127: ...power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D Here are some times you might choose THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D D When driving on hilly winding roads D When towing a trailer so there is less shifting between gears D When going down a steep hill NOTICE If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster something may be wrong with...

Page 128: ...an 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 downshift into first gear until the vehicle is going slow enough NOTICE If your front wheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand...

Page 129: ...r left foot To release the tension on the parking brake cable you will need to apply about the same amount of pressure to the parking brake pedal as you did when you set the parking brake When you remove your foot from the parking brake pedal it will pop up to the released position NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you ...

Page 130: ...gine running the vehicle 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 like this D Pull the lever toward...

Page 131: ...ke firmly 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 ...

Page 132: ... pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in ON As you step on the brake pedal while in PARK P you may hear a click from the solenoid of the system This ensures that the system is operating properly See Automatic Transa...

Page 133: ...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 134: ...er 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 injured To be sure your ve...

Page 135: ...ering wheel and pull the lever located on the left side of the steering wheel console forward Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following D Turn and Lane Change Signals D Headlamp High Low Beam Changer D Flash to Pass D Windshield Wipers D Wi...

Page 136: ...e change if the arrow flashes faster than normal 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 check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trail...

Page 137: ...ycle If you want more cycles hold the band on mist longer For delayed wiping cycles 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 low the shorter the delay time For steady wiping cycles at low speed turn the band away from you to the LO position For high speed wiping turn the...

Page 138: ...uipped The rear window switch is located in the center console switchbank Push the wiper symbol on the top of the switch to turn on the intermittent wiper To turn off the wiper gently push the bottom of the switch To wash and wipe the rear window push in the washer symbol on the bottom of the switch Washer fluid will spray as long as the switch is held in When the switch is released the wiper will...

Page 139: ... cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may turn the cruise control back on Setting Cruise Control CAUTION If you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the...

Page 140: ...want to go faster don t hold the switch at R A 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 the SET button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed D Move the cruise switch from ON to R A Hold it there until you get up to the s...

Page 141: ...ier Using Cruise Control on 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 driver...

Page 142: ...Taillamps D Instrument Panel Lights Turning the control to this setting turns on the following D Headlamps D Parking Lamps D Sidemarker Lamps D Taillamps D Instrument Panel Lights Automatic Headlamp Control When the exterior lamps control is turned to AUTO the headlamps and parking lamps will come on automatically when it is dark enough outside The lamps will come on automatically if the following...

Page 143: ... the instrument panel makes the DRL work so be sure it isn t covered The DRL system will make your reduced intensity high beam headlamps come on in daylight when the following conditions are met D The ignition is on D the exterior lamps control is in AUTO and D the shift lever is not in PARK P When the DRL are on only your reduced intensity high beam headlamps will be on Your instrument panel won ...

Page 144: ...tion off The indicator light will turn off Your fog lamps will go off when you switch to high beams When you return to low beam the fog lamps will come back on Using your high beams in fog is not recommended Interior Lamps Your interior lamps control is located below the exterior lamps control Instrument Panel Brightness Control To increase or decrease the brightness of the instrument panel lights...

Page 145: ...OFF After 25 seconds have passed the interior lamps will slowly fade out The lamps will turn off before 25 seconds if you do one of the following D Press LOCK on the optional remote keyless entry transmitter or D press the front of the power door lock switch or D turn the ignition to ON When any door is opened illuminated entry is cancelled The interior lamps will stay on while any door or the lif...

Page 146: ...oors are closed After 30 seconds have passed the interior lamps will slowly fade out The interior lamps will slowly fade out before 30 seconds have passed if the following conditions are met D The ignition is turned to ON D LOCK is pressed on the optional remote keyless entry transmitter or D the front of the power door lock switch is pressed If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information...

Page 147: ...ansmitter and D it is dark enough outside After 30 seconds have passed the headlamps and parking lamps will turn off The lamps will turn off before the 30 seconds have passed if the following conditions are met D The ignition is turned to ON or D the exterior lamp control is turned out of the AUTO position To program the headlamp exit delay feature see Vehicle Customization in the Index If your ve...

Page 148: ...cally turn off after 10 minutes If the exterior lamps are left on while the ignition is in OFF with all doors and the liftgate closed they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes If your vehicle has less than 14 miles 24 km on the odometer the battery saver will turn off the lamps after only three minutes If the interior lamps are turned off as a result of the battery saver feature they may b...

Page 149: ...nt of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside Another photocell facing rearward senses headlamps behind you To turn the electrochromic feature off press the button in the center of the mirror again To keep the photocells operating well occasionally clean them with a cotton swab and glass cleaner Power Outside Rearview Mirrors The power mirror controls are located on the driver s door ar...

Page 150: ...oulder before changing lanes Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors If Equipped If your vehicle has this feature the outside rearview mirrors are heated when you activate the rear window defogger See Rear Window Defogger in the Index Parallel Park Assist Mirror If Equipped If your vehicle has this feature the passenger s outside rearview mirror will tilt towards the curb when the vehicle is shifted into ...

Page 151: ...u need it fully opened To close the glove box the door must be pushed up past the detent To lock the glovebox put your key into the lock and turn the key clockwise Overhead Consoles If Equipped If your vehicle has an overhead console it may contain a storage compartment a compartment for your garage door opener and a compartment for your sunglasses If your vehicle has the optional OnStar System th...

Page 152: ...s it firmly to the back of your garage door opener 5 Line up the button on the garage door opener with the opening in the storage compartment door Make sure the garage door opener button is facing down and then press the opener firmly into the garage door opener compartment 6 Once the opener is installed remove the three pegs from the garage door opener button Each peg is a different size 7 Put th...

Page 153: ...orage with two integrated convenience nets See each of these features in the Index for more information Front Armrest Storage Compartment Your vehicle has a front armrest storage compartment which contains a coinholder tray and two storage compartments one located under the coinholder tray that will hold six compact discs and another next to the coin holder tray To unlock the front armrest storage...

Page 154: ...arp turns or quick stops and starts Install the convenience net at the rear of your vehicle just inside the liftgate To attach the rear convenience net attach both the upper and lower hooks to the loops on either side of the liftgate opening the label on the net should be in the upper left corner The side of the convenience net closest to the front of the vehicle is higher than the side closest to...

Page 155: ... open the storage bin The extended rear convenience center has a maximum weight capacity of 400 lbs 181 6 kg on top The shorter rear convenience center that comes with the optional third row stowable seat has a maximum weight capacity of 100 lbs 45 4 kg on top Removing the Extended Rear Convenience Center 1 Make sure that all items have been removed from the top and the inside of the rear convenie...

Page 156: ...ckets onto the forward mounting bolts on the floor of the vehicle 4 Put the nuts back onto the mounting bolts and tighten 5 Lift the rear bin into the back of the vehicle Place the rear bin over the center T shaped wall on the forward bin Push down to secure Align the rear bin over the rear mounting bolts 6 Put the nuts back onto the mounting bolts and tighten 7 Push and pull on the rear storage s...

Page 157: ...the convenience center and not the stowable seat you must replace these nuts once the bin is removed to secure the seat 4 Lift the storage bin and remove it from the rear of the vehicle Replacing the Rear Convenience Center When the Vehicle has the Third Row Stowable Seat 1 Make sure that all items have been removed from the rear of the vehicle 2 Lift the bin into the back of the vehicle Align the...

Page 158: ...and this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision and of course damage your vehicle You may be able to carry something like this inside But never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle If you have the luggage carrier you can load things on top of your vehicle If you do load things on the top of your vehicle you must load them on the luggage carr...

Page 159: ...pacity when loading your vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you re driving check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened Your luggage carrier has release levers within the end of each crossrail support ...

Page 160: ...c bag in the glove box Lift the release levers on each side to unlock the crossrails Slide the crossrails forward or backward as needed to accommodate loads of various sizes After repositioning the crossrails engage the release lever This will lock the crossrails in place NOTICE Do not open the sunroof if the crossrails are not in the full rear position This could cause damage to the sunroof glass...

Page 161: ...hile it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays If you do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also ...

Page 162: ...with an air pressure gage and nozzle adapters CAUTION Inflating something too much can make it explode and you or others could be injured Be sure to read the inflator instructions and inflate any object only to its recommended pressure To use your air inflator system do the following 1 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or ON 2 Attach the appropriate nozzle adapter if required to the end of the hose t...

Page 163: ... console in the cell phone storage compartment There are also two rear power outlets One is located in the rear of the floor console below the vents The other is located in the rear of the vehicle on the driver s side behind the access door Pull the cover down to use an accessory power outlet When not in use always cover the accessory power outlets with the protective cap The accessory power outle...

Page 164: ...can cause damage not covered by your warranty OnStarR System Option OnStar is a vehicle communications system that offers a variety of services and provides a hands free communication link between you and the OnStar Center A service subscription agreement and fee are required in order to receive OnStar service Services are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week For more information call 1 888 ONST...

Page 165: ... is on and is ready to make or receive calls If the light blinks green it means that an incoming or outgoing call is in progress Press the Call ANSWER END button if you notice the light blinking and you are not on a call This 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 w...

Page 166: ...isor can delay unlocking your vehicle Remote Door Unlock is disabled 48 hours after the vehicle is parked to maintain the battery charge 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 call...

Page 167: ...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 168: ...oof glass panel and or the crossrails See Roof Rack System in the Index for more information The sunshade must be opened by hand To vent open the glass panel press the rear of the switch Press the switch rearward a second time and release it to express open the glass panel The glass panel and sunshade will fully open When the glass panel is express opening pressing the switch forward will stop it ...

Page 169: ... an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Programming the HomeLink Transmitter Do not use the HomeLink Transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse safety feature This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door you are programming It is re...

Page 170: ...nk at 1 800 355 3515 or on the internet at www homelink com Be sure to keep the original hand held transmitter in case you need to erase and reprogram HomeLink Training a Garage Door Opener with a Rolling Code Feature If Equipped If you have not previously programmed the hand held transmitter to HomeLink see Programming the HomeLink Transmitter listed previously If you have completed this programm...

Page 171: ...epress cycle your hand held transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink is trained Operating the HomeLink Transmitter Press and hold the appropriate button on HomeLink for at least a half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Erasing Channels To erase all three programmed channels hold down the two outside buttons on HomeLink until the indicator light ...

Page 172: ...2 80 The Instrument Panel Your Information System ...

Page 173: ... Instrument Panel Vents G Audio System H Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped I Head Up Display Switch Option and Driver Information Center DIC Controls If Equipped J Hood Release K Ignition Switch L Comfort Controls M Center Console Switchbank N Front Armrest Storage O Ashtray Cigarette Lighter Accessory Power Outlet Cell Phone Storage Purse Storage Cupholders P Instrument Panel Fuse Block Q...

Page 174: ...ow your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically The indicator warning lights and gages are explained on the following pages United States up level shown United States base level and Canada similar ...

Page 175: ...IC you may toggle the odometer to either miles used in the United States or kilometers used in Canada See Driver Information Center in the Index Trip Odometers In addition to the standard odometer the cluster can also display a trip odometer The display can be toggled between the odometer and the trip odometer by quickly pressing and releasing the trip reset button located to the right of the temp...

Page 176: ...d you began driving If you use the retro active reset feature after you have started the vehicle but before you begin moving the display will show the number of miles kilometers you drove during the last ignition cycle Once you begin driving the trip odometer will accumulate mileage For example if you have driven 5 0 miles 8 0 km since you started your vehicle and then activate the retro active re...

Page 177: ...n there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of 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 ...

Page 178: ...If 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 wit...

Page 179: ... States Canada This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on...

Page 180: ...o ON If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Traction Control System Warning Light If Equipped United States Canada The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons D If you turn the system off by pressing the TRAC OFF button located in the center console switchbank the warning light will come on and stay ...

Page 181: ... system has been properly calibrated the light will come on if a pressure difference low pressure is detected in one tire The light will stay on until you turn off the ignition or reset calibrate the system See Check Tire Pressure System in the Index The light also comes on briefly when you turn your ignition key to If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be there to tell you if...

Page 182: ...ner environment The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your...

Page 183: ...red Emission 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 contro...

Page 184: ...tion by considering the following Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap See Filling Your Tank in the Index The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installe...

Page 185: ... and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Here are some things you need to know in order to help your vehicle pass an inspection Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or...

Page 186: ...ition is on Here are four things that some owners ask about All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage D At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full D It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage reads For example the gage reads half full but it took more or less than half of the tank s capacity to fill it D Th...

Page 187: ...distance with the message on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Service Traction System Warning Message Option United States Canada If your vehicle has the traction control system and this message is displayed when you re driving there may be a problem with your traction control system Your vehicle may need service When this message is displayed the t...

Page 188: ...just your driving accordingly The message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message United States Canada This message will come on when your engine gets too hot If this message comes on it means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions y...

Page 189: ...g and this message comes on the engine oil level may be too low There may also be another problem causing low oil pressure CAUTION Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be co...

Page 190: ... serviced immediately Change Engine Oil Message United States Canada If this change engine oil message comes on and stays on for several seconds after starting the engine have the oil changed For additional information see Engine Oil When to Change in the Index After changing the engine oil the system must be reset See How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message in the Index ...

Page 191: ...s message will come on when the ignition is turned to ON or START and the driver s or passenger s door is open Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message United States Canada This message will come on when the ignition is turned to ON or START and the liftgate is open ...

Page 192: ...d must be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS Key III system at this time Low Fuel Warning Message United States Canada If your fuel is low the warning message will come on and stay on until you add fuel If the warning message is still on after adding fuel you need to reset the warning message To reset the warning message turn the ignition to OFF then to ON If the mes...

Page 193: ...F then to ON If the message stays on see your dealer right away Low Washer Fluid Warning Message United States Canada If your washer fluid is low the warning message will come on and stay on until you add washer fluid See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for adding washer fluid instructions If the warning message is still on after adding fluid you need to reset the warning message To reset the...

Page 194: ...essage Option United States Canada You will receive this message when there is a spare tire on the vehicle when the anti lock brake system warning light comes on or when the rear differential fluid is in an overtemp condition The message will go out when the differential fluid cools The all wheel drive system will be disabled until the compact spare tire is replaced by a full size tire If the warn...

Page 195: ...have the Driver Information Center DIC see Vehicle Customization in the Index If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center DIC see Driver Information Center in the Index Key Fob Battery Low Warning Message United States Canada If you receive this message the battery in the remote keyless entry needs to be replaced See Battery Replacement in the Index for battery replacement instr...

Page 196: ... parking lamp bulbs needs replacement See Bulb Replacement in the Index for bulb replacement instructions Highbeam Out Warning Message United States Canada If you receive this message one or both of the vehicle s high beam headlamp bulbs needs replacement See Bulb Replacement in the Index for more information ...

Page 197: ...re System in the Index If the anti lock brake system warning light comes on the check tire pressure system may not be working properly See your dealer for service Also see Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index Driver Information Center DIC If Equipped If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center DIC the display is located on the instrument panel cluster in the tachome...

Page 198: ...ODE This button lets you cycle through the options on the display SET This button is used to select and set the options to your preference Driver Information Center DIC Messages The DIC will always display the compass reading and the outside temperature If the temperature is below 38_F 3_C the temperature reading will toggle between displaying the temperature and the word ICE for two minutes AVG E...

Page 199: ...FE LEFT HOLD SET TO RESET This message displays the current percentage of the GM Oil Life Systemt Be careful not to reset this display other than when the oil has been changed See How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message in the Index TIRE PRESSURE The check tire pressure system can alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire The system will not alert you before you drive that a tire ...

Page 200: ...complete In these cases the calibration symbol C will be displayed where the compass reading is normally displayed To calibrate the compass in an area free from large metal objects make three 360 degree turns The calibration symbol will turn off and the compass reading will be displayed Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the calibration symbol does not appear you must ma...

Page 201: ... the display will return to its normal mode Driver Information Center DIC Vehicle Customization The DIC is used to program the choices of two drivers The drivers are recognized as DRIVER 1 and DRIVER 2 in the DIC display You will let the DIC know which driver you are by using your remote keyless entry transmitter Each remote keyless entry transmitter was pre programmed to belong to DRIVER 1 or DRI...

Page 202: ...isplayed 3 Press the SET button and TO SELECT DRIVER PRESS REMOTE LOCK will appear Press the LOCK button on the optional remote keyless entry to start This identifies which remote keyless entry transmitter is being programmed by displaying PERSONALIZATION FOR DRIVER 1 or PERSONALIZATION FOR DRIVER 2 United States Canada 4 The program mode message will appear in the message center as an indication ...

Page 203: ...he ignition is turned to OFF Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed in 30 second activation mode The mode to which the vehicle has been programmed may have been changed since it left the factory To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode do the following 1 Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode...

Page 204: ... no occupant activity detected for an illumination period of 25 seconds OFF The interior will not illuminate your vehicle when all of the doors are closed Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed in ON The mode to which the vehicle has been programmed may have been changed since it left the factory To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program yo...

Page 205: ...ote keyless entry transmitter or D there is no occupant activity detected for an illumination period of 25 seconds Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed in DOOR The mode to which the vehicle has been programmed may have been changed since it left the factory To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode do the ...

Page 206: ...cle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode do the following 1 Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode listed previously 2 Press the MODE button until AUTO DOOR LOCKS appears on the DIC 3 Press the SET button until the arrow is before ON or OFF The mode you selected is now set You can either exit programming mode by following the instructions later in this sectio...

Page 207: ...ing modes PARK All doors will unlock when the shift lever is put in PARK P KEY OUT All doors will unlock when the ignition key is removed Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed in PARK The mode to which the vehicle has been programmed may have been changed since it left the factory To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a...

Page 208: ...ature complete the locking of the vehicle OFF The doors will always lock immediately when you lock the doors using the power door lock switch or press LOCK on the optional remote keyless entry transmitter Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed in ON The mode to which the vehicle has been programmed may have been changed since it left the factory To determine the mode to...

Page 209: ...ed from the factory it was programmed in ALL The mode to which the vehicle has been programmed may have been changed since it left the factory To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode do the following 1 Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode listed previously 2 Press the MODE button until REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appears on t...

Page 210: ...ss entry transmitter see Headlamp Exit Delay earlier in this section OFF The headlamps and parking lamps will not flash when UNLOCK is pressed on the remote keyless entry transmitter Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed in LIGHTS The mode to which the vehicle has been programmed may have been changed since it left the factory To determine the mode to which your vehicl...

Page 211: ...d the horn will sound Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed in LIGHTS and HORN The mode to which the vehicle has been programmed may have been changed since it left the factory To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode do the following 1 Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode listed previousl...

Page 212: ...N or OFF If the seat recall feature has been programmed to ON the seat recall feature can also be programmed to one of the following modes MEMORY The position recalled will be the memory driving position EXIT The position recalled will be the previously programmed exit position To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode do the following...

Page 213: ...until the arrow is before ON or OFF The mode you selected is now set You can either exit programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Exiting Programming Mode To exit programming mode do one of the following D Shift out of PARK P D turn the ignition key out of ON or D do not program any commands for one minute while in t...

Page 214: ...aying English or French See Driver Information Center DIC Messages earlier in this section to change the display from English to metric The Head Up Display also displays the following lights and messages when they appear on the instrument panel cluster D Turn Signal Indicators D High Beam Indicator D Low Fuel Warning Message See each of these features in the Index for more information The Head Up ...

Page 215: ... the front of the vehicle do not use it as a parking aid The HUD was not designed for that purpose If you try to use it as such you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel When the HUD is on the speedometer reading will always be displayed The current radio station cassette tape or CD number and track ...

Page 216: ... the HUD brightness again using the dimmer knob Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see When you first start the vehicle the display will show BUICK and the Buick logo for a few seconds If it is cold outside this display may stay on for up to a minute Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove any dirt or film that reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image T...

Page 217: ...ed primarily as a rear obstacle detection system Your vehicle s RPA operates when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE R and the vehicle speed is less than 3 mph 5 km h The RPA display is located inside the vehicle above the rear window It has three color coded lights that can be seen through the rearview mirror RPA can be turned off by pressing the rear park aid disable switch located in the cen...

Page 218: ...te that the system is disabled if your vehicle is moving in REVERSE R at a speed greater then 3 mph 5 km h When shifting into REVERSE R with the vehicle speed less than 3 mph 5 km h and an object is detected one of the following will occur A chime will sound the first time an object is detected if the object is between 20 inches 0 5 m and 5 feet 1 5 m away RPA can detect objects 3 inches 7 6 cm an...

Page 219: ...sonic sensors are not kept clean So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of mud dirt snow ice and slush or the system may not work properly Other conditions that may affect system performance include things like the vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck If after cleaning the rear bumper and then driving forward at least 15 mph 25 km h the display cont...

Page 220: ... 3 11 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control and Radio Data Systems RDS 3 19 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control and Radio Data Systems RDS If Equipped 3 28 AM FM Stereo with Six Disc Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System RDS If Equipped 3 38 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 39 Audio Steering Whe...

Page 221: ... Turn the knob clockwise toward the red area for warmer air Turn the knob counterclockwise toward the blue area for cooler air Mode Knob The right knob is used to select and determine the direction of the air flowing into the vehicle Upper This setting directs air through the instrument panel outlets and the rear console outlets Bi Level This setting directs air into your vehicle in two ways Coole...

Page 222: ...crease the fan speed To avoid refogging of the windows operate the HVAC system in the outside air mode Air Conditioning On very hot days your vehicle will cool down more quickly and economically if you open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape For all settings adjust the temperature knob and fan speed as desired To get maximum cooling or a quick cool down on very hot days press the...

Page 223: ...ady warmed See Engine Coolant Heater in the Index Defogging and Defrosting Your system has two settings for clearing the front and side windows To rapidly defrost the windshield turn the temperature knob all the way clockwise to the red area and turn the mode knob to defrost Adjust the fan to the highest speed To keep the windshield clear and bring in heated air through the heater ducts turn the m...

Page 224: ...on The word AUTO will be shown in the display The system will select the best fan speed and airflow settings to keep you comfortable The air conditioning compressor will run if the outside temperature is above 32_F 0_C You may notice a delay of two to three minutes before the fan comes on when you start your vehicle in cool weather Driver s Temperature Control The driver s temperature knob sets th...

Page 225: ...tion in your vehicle You can select airflow direction fan speed outside or recirculated air and air compressor operation by using the following Mode Button This button has several settings to control direction of airflow when the system is not in AUTO To access the various modes available continue to press MODE until the desired mode appears in the display Defog This setting directs half of the ai...

Page 226: ...mode and increase the fan speed To avoid refogging of the windows operate the HVAC system in the outside air mode Air Conditioning On very hot days your vehicle will cool down more quickly and economically if you open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape For all settings adjust the temperature knob and fan speed as desired To get maximum cooling or a quick cool down on very hot day...

Page 227: ...or colder You may notice that the transaxle will shift at a higher vehicle speed until the engine is warmed up This is a normal condition designed to provide heat to the passenger compartment and defrost the windows more quickly If your vehicle is equipped with an engine coolant heater and you use it during cold weather 0_F 18_C or lower your heating system will provide heat more quickly because t...

Page 228: ...t five minutes You can also turn the defogger off by turning the ignition to OFF or by pressing the button again The indicator light will turn off If your vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors the outside mirrors will also defrost when you press this button Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid on the rear window NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or something else s...

Page 229: ...aves This will allow the heater and defroster to work much better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows D When you enter a vehicle in cold weather select the lower mode and set the fan to the highest setting for a few moments before driving off This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows D Keep the air path...

Page 230: ...ntil the correct hour appears AM will appear on the display for morning hours Press and hold M until the correct minute appears The clock may be set with the ignition on or off If your vehicle is equipped with the six disc audio system you can set the clock to the time of an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System RDS information Press and hold H and M at the same time until TIME UPDATED appears...

Page 231: ...s again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning The radio will seek to stations with a strong signal only To scan preset stations press one of the SEEK arrows for four seconds and PSCAN will appear on the display The radio will go to a station play for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning your preset stations The sound will mu...

Page 232: ... noisy you may want to decrease the treble To adjust bass or treble to the middle position select the desired tone control Then push and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep B and a zero or T and a zero will appear on the display To adjust all of the tone controls and speaker controls to the middle position end out of audio mode by pushing the AUDIO knob until the display goe...

Page 233: ... out of audio mode by pushing the AUDIO knob until the display goes blank Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep CEN will appear on the display EQ Equalizer This feature allows you to choose preset bass mid and treble equalization settings designed for different program types Press EQ to select the desired preset equalization setting Each time you press EQ anothe...

Page 234: ...ost RDS stations provide their station name the time of day and a Program Type PTY for their current programming Finding a PTY Station P TYP Program Type This button is used to turn on and off Program Type PTY select The P TYPE symbol will appear on the display and the SELECT LED indicator next to the P TYP button will light The last selected PTY will appear on the display for five seconds Turn th...

Page 235: ...mbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the PTY you set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton RDS Messages ALERT This type of announcement warns of national or local emergencies You will not be able to turn off alert announcements ALERT appears on the display when an alert announcement plays When an alert announcement comes on the tuned rad...

Page 236: ...isplay it means that your radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealership for service Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in The disc should begin playing If you want to insert a CD while the ignition or the radio is off first press the eject button or DISP If you turn off the ignition or ra...

Page 237: ...le seeking AM FM Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing CD Press this button to change to playing a CD when listening to the radio Eject Press this button to stop a CD when it is playing and to remove a CD when it is not playing Compact Disc Errors E Error If you re driving on a very rough road or if it s very hot the disc may not play and an error code may appear on the dis...

Page 238: ...tation SEEK Press the right or left arrow to go to the next or previous station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking The radio will seek to stations with a strong signal only To scan stations press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds and SCAN will appear on the display The radio will go to a station play for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows a...

Page 239: ...g the knob when you find the bass level you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached Push and release AUDIO until TRE appears on the display Then turn the AUDIO knob clockwise to increase treble T and a positive number will appear on the display Turn the AUDIO knob counterclockwise to decrease treble T and a negative number will appear on the display T and a zero will appear on the dis...

Page 240: ...Then turn the AUDIO knob clockwise to move the sound to the front speakers or counterclockwise to move the sound to the rear speakers F and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the front speakers R and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the rear speakers F and a zero will appear on the display when the sound is balanced between th...

Page 241: ...een programmed at the factory for use with talk radio but it can be preset to a different tone Using RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System RDS With RDS the radio can do the following D Seek only to stations with the types of programs you want to listen to D seek to stations with traffic announcements D receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies and D recei...

Page 242: ...errupt play if that selected PTY format is broadcast AM FM Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type Press and hold AM FM for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stronger stations Press and hold AM FM again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off AF OFF ...

Page 243: ...INFO will disappear from the display until another new message is received TRAF Traffic Press this button to receive traffic announcements The traffic announcement brackets will appear on the display TRAF will appear on the display if the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements the radio will seek to a station that does W...

Page 244: ...e Cassette Tape Messages later in this section 1 Reverse Press this pushbutton to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play while the tape reverses 2 Forward Press this pushbutton to advance quickly to another part of the tape Press this pushbutton again to return to playing speed The radio will play while the tape advances 3 D Dolby Press this pushbutt...

Page 245: ...porting the problem Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in The disc should begin playing If you want to insert a CD while the ignition or the radio is off first press the eject button or DISP If you turn off the ignition or radio with a disc in the player it will stay in the player When you turn on the ignition or system the disc will st...

Page 246: ... when listening to the radio Eject Press this button to stop a CD when it is playing and to remove a CD when it is not playing Compact Disc Errors E Error If you re driving on a very rough road or if it s very hot the disc may not play and an error code may appear on the display When the road becomes smooth or the temperature returns to normal the disc should play If the disc comes out it could be...

Page 247: ...r MAX Each higher choice allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Then as you drive automatic volume automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive If you don t want to use automatic volume select OFF RCL Recall Push this knob to display the station being played or to display the c...

Page 248: ...the following steps 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization that best suits the type of station selected 5 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the station you set will return and the equalization that you selected will also be automa...

Page 249: ...EQ button until CUSTOM appears on the display Then you will be able to manually adjust the bass midrange and treble using the AUDIO knob Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and left speakers push the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to adjust the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between...

Page 250: ...name will appear on the display instead of the frequency Most RDS stations provide their station name the time of day and a Program Type PTY for their current programming Finding a PTY Station P TYPE Program Type This button is used to turn on and off Program Type PTY selections PTY and the light next to the button will turn on The last selected PTY will appear on the display for five seconds Turn...

Page 251: ...hbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the PTY you set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton RDS Messages ALERT This type of announcement warns of national or local emergencies You will not be able to turn off alert announcements ALERT appears on the display when an alert announcement plays When an alert announcement comes on the tuned radio station...

Page 252: ...mpact disc player This compact disc player will hold up to six discs To insert one disc do the following 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Press and release the LOAD side of the LOAD CD button 3 Wait for the light located to the right of the slot to turn green 4 Load a disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull the disc in When a disc is inserted the CD symbol will be displ...

Page 253: ...Disc Messages later in this section LOAD CD Eject The CD eject side of this button will eject a disc or discs if you have multiple discs loaded To eject a disc or discs from the disc player perform one of the following steps D Press and release the CD eject side of the LOAD CD button to eject the disc that is currently playing or D to eject all of the discs press the CD eject side of the LOAD CD b...

Page 254: ...e display Press RPT again to turn if off RDM Random With random you can listen to the tracks in random rather than sequential order on all of the discs or on one disc To use random do the following D To play the tracks on the disc you are listening to in random order press and hold RDM for more than two seconds You will hear a beep and RDM will appear on the display Press RDM again to turn if off ...

Page 255: ...then hold the knob until the display flashes AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a disc s is in the player Using Song List Mode The integrated six disc CD changer has a feature called song list This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections To save tracks into the song list feature perform the following steps 1 Turn the disc player on and load it with at least one disc See LOAD C...

Page 256: ...er two seconds of pressing the SONG LIST button continuously two beeps will be heard to confirm that the track has been deleted After a track has been deleted the remaining tracks are moved up the list When another track is added to the song list the tracks will be added to the end of the list To delete the entire song list perform the following steps 1 Turn the disc player on 2 Press the SONG LIS...

Page 257: ...problem Theft Deterrent Feature 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 and the radio is placed in a different vehicle This feature requires no user input to be activated It is automatically armed when it is put into the vehicle for the first time When the ignition is turned off the bl...

Page 258: ...lume Press the up or down arrow to increase or decrease volume Y SEEK B Press the up arrow to seek to the next station and the down arrow to seek to the previous station The sound will mute while seeking When playing a cassette tape or a compact disc press the up arrow to hear the next selection AM FM Press this button to choose AM FM1 or FM2 SCAN Press this button to scan your radio preset statio...

Page 259: ...d 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 do the following 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 vehicle like a tape player CB radi...

Page 260: ...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 cleaning the cassette tape player with the recommended non abrasive cleaning cassette it is possible that the cassette may eject because the cut tape detection feature on your ra...

Page 261: ...of the hole and the outer edge Care of Your Compact Disc Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Integrated Windshield Antenna The antenna in your vehicle is a very thin metal layer in the windshield If you look near the edges of the windshield you can see the outline of the anten...

Page 262: ...riving 4 7 Control of a Vehicle 4 7 Braking 4 10 Traction Control System If Equipped 4 12 All Wheel Drive AWD System Option 4 12 Steering 4 14 Off Road Recovery 4 15 Passing 4 16 Loss of Control 4 17 Driving at Night 4 19 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 22 City Driving 4 23 Freeway Driving 4 24 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 25 Highway Hypnosis 4 26 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 28 Winter Driving ...

Page 263: ...d many types of crashes including a rollover crash Driver Behavior The single most important thing is this everyone in the vehicle including the driver should buckle up See Safety Belts in the Index In fact most serious injuries and fatalities to unbelted occupants can be reduced or prevented by the use of safety belts In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than...

Page 264: ...hicles This means that you shouldn t expect a utility vehicle to handle the same way a vehicle with a lower center of gravity like a car would in similar situations But driver behavior factors are far more often the cause of a utility vehicle rollover than are environmental or vehicle factors Safe driver behavior and understanding the environment in which you ll be driving can help avoid a rollove...

Page 265: ...s these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving In recent years about 16 000 annual motor vehicle related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol with more than 300 000 people injured Many adults by some estimates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it s against the law in every U S...

Page 266: ... relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks The law in an increasing number of U S states and throughout Canada sets the legal limit at 0 08 percent In some other countries the limit is even lower For example it is 0 05 pe...

Page 267: ...reet A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol 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...

Page 268: ...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 269: ...o 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 Brake System ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine or when you be...

Page 270: ...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 and control...

Page 271: ...n even the very best braking Traction Control System If Equipped Your vehicle may have a traction control system 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 works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel ...

Page 272: ...ways leave the system on But you can turn the traction control 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 press the TRAC OFF button located on the center console switchbank If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the but...

Page 273: ...t it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to...

Page 274: ...of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in ...

Page 275: ... a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your ve...

Page 276: ...ndicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic D Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also ...

Page 277: ...ol systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and b...

Page 278: ... control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to ...

Page 279: ... They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly ...

Page 280: ...et wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank fil...

Page 281: ...brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires do not have much t...

Page 282: ...owing Water CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and the other vehicle occupants could drown Don t ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to dr...

Page 283: ...a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip D Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save 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 t...

Page 284: ... with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you 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 yo...

Page 285: ...o go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Buick dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip D Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside D Wiper Blades Are they in good shape D Fuel En...

Page 286: ...y Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips D Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior D Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instrume...

Page 287: ...ls and also the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle These parts can work hard on mountain roads D Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill CAUTION If you don t shift down your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or...

Page 288: ...a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle and you can climb the hill better D Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane D As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident D Y...

Page 289: ... scraper 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 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 290: ...ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you have traction control keep the system on It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road But you can turn the traction system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See...

Page 291: ...e the sun can t reach around clumps of trees 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 c...

Page 292: ...t see it or smell it so you might not know it 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...

Page 293: ... towing towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing D What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicl...

Page 294: ...be on the ground Dolly Towing If you have a two wheel drive vehicle it can be towed with two of its wheels on the ground To dolly tow your vehicle do the following 1 Put the front wheels on a dolly 2 Put the vehicle in PARK P 3 Set the parking brake and then remove the key 4 Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing 5 Release the parking brake...

Page 295: ...ar axles called the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavie...

Page 296: ...oing CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash D Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly D Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats D Don t leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle D When you carry something ins...

Page 297: ...The compressor should operate for brief periods of time If the sound continues for an extended period of time longer than one minute or occurs many times within one trip your vehicle needs service Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way Towing a Trailer CAUTION If you don t use the ...

Page 298: ...ailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this section In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers So please rea...

Page 299: ...r parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads D You should use THIRD 3 or as you need to a lower gear when towing a trailer Operating your vehicle in THIRD 3 when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your transaxle Three important considerations have to do with weight D the weight of the trailer D the weight of the trailer tongue D and the weight on your vehicl...

Page 300: ...u may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you re using a weight carrying or a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue weight A should be 10 p...

Page 301: ...al the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle See Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes ...

Page 302: ...es the air inside your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling 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 ...

Page 303: ... bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns NOTICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making v...

Page 304: ... you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well If you are towing a trailer that weighs more than 1 000 lbs 450 kg drive in THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D or as you need to a lower gear This will minimize heat build up and extend the life of your transaxle Parking on Hills CAUTION You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached o...

Page 305: ...ance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re 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 belts 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 trailerin...

Page 306: ... that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 9 Towing Your Vehicle 5 9 Engine Overheating 5 12 Cooling System 5 19 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 20 Changing a Flat Tire 5 40 Compact Spare Tire 5 41 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow ...

Page 307: ...ing column Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on the turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of th...

Page 308: ... 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 by pus...

Page 309: ...o the cigarette lighter or in the accessory power outlet s Turn off the radios and all lamps that aren t needed This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries Find the positive and negative terminals on each vehicle You will not need to access your battery for jump starting Your vehicle has a remote positive jump starting ...

Page 310: ... with water and get medical help immediately CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go...

Page 311: ...se a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal on ...

Page 312: ...ss 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service NOTICE Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed incorrectly To prevent electrical shorting take care that the cables don t touch each other or any other met...

Page 313: ...he jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from 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 Return the remote positive terminal cover to its orig...

Page 314: ... allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation If an overheated engine condition exists 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 temperature gage will indicate an overheat condition exists Driving extended miles km and or towing...

Page 315: ...n it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign 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...

Page 316: ...ir conditioner is on turn it off 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D 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 driv...

Page 317: ... Cooling Fans 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 If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down ...

Page 318: ...g your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index 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 the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30 000 m...

Page 319: ...ous Plain water or some other liquid such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your 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 D...

Page 320: ...try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued They 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...

Page 321: ...il 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 coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough ...

Page 322: ...ass tube 4 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 323: ...adiator 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 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this ...

Page 324: ...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 require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under...

Page 325: ...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 326: ...e tab and pulling the cover off A Jack B Wing Nut and Screw C Jacking Instructions D Folding Wrench E Wing Nut F J Hook 2 Remove the jack and jacking tools by turning the wing nut counterclockwise 3 Separate the jack by lifting up the jack from the bracket tab and remove the folding wrench from the jack The tools you ll be using include the jack A folding wrench B extension tube C wing nut D and J...

Page 327: ...on about the compact spare A Hoist Shaft B Folding Wrench C Hoist Assembly D Retainer E Compact Spare Tire 1 Flip the rear cargo area carpet cut out to expose the hoist shaft 2 Attach the folding wrench into the hoist shaft 3 Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground Continue turning the wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle 4 To ...

Page 328: ... cable 1 Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is visible 2 If not visible see Secondary Latch System later in this section If visible first try to tighten the cable by turning the folding wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice You can not overtighten the cable 3 Loosen the cable by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns 4 Repeat this procedure at l...

Page 329: ... the storage compartment door of the convenience cargo tray that is nearest the liftgate and remove the cap on the bottom of the storage compartment 2 Flip the cut out carpet that is located through the hole of the storage compartment 3 Remove the extension tube that is attached on the passenger side of the center storage compartment 4 Insert one end of the extension tube to the hoist shaft and at...

Page 330: ...e changing the flat tire see Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire later in this section If the spare tire will not lower the secondary latch may be engaged and causing the tire not to lower Do the following to check the cable 1 Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is visible 2 If not visible see Secondary Latch System later in this section If visible first try to tighten the...

Page 331: ...r the secondary latch to work the spare tire must be stowed with the valve stem pointing down See Storing the Spare Tire and Tools in the Index for instructions on storing the spare tire correctly CAUTION Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt Read and follow the instruc...

Page 332: ...ce the jack under the vehicle ahead of the rear bumper Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire 5 Turn the folding wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch spring 6 Keep raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place this lets you know that the secondary latch has released ...

Page 333: ...le 9 Reach under the vehicle and remove the folding wrench and jack 10 When the spare tire has been completely lowered tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening 11 If the cable is hanging turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can You will not be able to store a spare or flat tire using the hoist assembly until it has bee...

Page 334: ... wheel nuts but do not remove them using the folding wrench Turn the handle about 180 degrees then flip the handle back to the starting position This avoids taking the wrench off the lug nut for each turn For wheels with a wheel lock key use the wheel lock key between the lock nut and folding wrench The key is supplied in the front passenger door pocket NOTICE To help avoid damage to lock nut or w...

Page 335: ...en 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 before r...

Page 336: ...s mounting 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 scra...

Page 337: ...lockwise Lower the jack completely 10 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown CAUTION Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you c...

Page 338: ...Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place CAUTION The underbody mounted spare tire needs to be stored with the valve stem pointing down If the spare tire is stored with its valve stem pointing upwar...

Page 339: ...ttach the folding wrench to the hoist shaft Use the extension tube if you have the optional rear convenience cargo tray 5 Turn the folding wrench clockwise to lift the spare tire 6 When the tire reaches the stabilizer bar move the tire over the bar then continue to turn the folding wrench clockwise to lift the spare tire 7 When the tire is almost in the stored position turn the tire so that the va...

Page 340: ...put the compartment cover back on To put the cover back on slip the tabs on the side of the cover into the cover opening Push the cover in place and push down the tabs on the cover so that it rests in the groove This secures the cover in place When you replace the compact spare with a full size tire reinstall the bolt on wheel covers or the center cap if equipped Tighten them hand tight over the w...

Page 341: ...nch 3 Remove the J hook and the wing nut from the back of the jack access door Assemble the wing nut and the J hook 4 Install the wing nut and the J hook to the D ring through the center hole of the tire 5 Tighten the wing nut to secure the tire to the floor Push and pull on the tire to make sure the tire is secure and does not move 6 Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack storage comp...

Page 342: ...he tire 4 Remove the J hook and the wing nut from the back of the jack access door Assemble the wing nut and the J hook 5 Install the wing nut and the J hook to the D ring through the center hole of the tire 6 Tighten the wing nut to secure the tire to the floor Push and pull on the tire to make sure the tire is secure and does not move 7 Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack storage ...

Page 343: ...gainst the back of the seat with the valve stem pointing out 6 Remove the J hook and the wing nut from the back of the jack access door Assemble the wing nut and the J hook 7 Install the wing nut and the J hook to the D ring through the center hole of the tire 8 Tighten the wing nut to secure the tire to the seatback Push and pull on the tire to make sure the tire is secure and does not move 9 Put...

Page 344: ...ble the wing nut and the J hook 4 Install the wing nut and the J hook to the D ring through the center hole of the tire 5 Tighten the wing nut to secure the tire to the seatback Push and pull on the tire to make sure the tire is secure and does not move 6 Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on To put the cover back on slip the t...

Page 345: ...you want 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 compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle ...

Page 346: ...ct spare tire installed and the all wheel drive system in operation See All Wheel Drive System and AWD Disable Warning Message in the Index for more information If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck you will need to spin the wheels but you don t want to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but ...

Page 347: ...our vehicle has traction control you should turn your traction control system off See Traction Control System in the Index Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and rev...

Page 348: ...9 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 23 All Wheel Drive Option 6 25 Engine Coolant 6 28 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 28 Power Steering Fluid 6 29 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 31 Brakes 6 34 Battery 6 35 Bulb Replacement 6 39 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 41 Tires 6 51 Appearance Care 6 52 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 6 54 Care of Safety Belts 6 54 Cleaning Glass Surfaces 6 55 Cleaning the Outside o...

Page 349: ...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 350: ...d be hurt Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the 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 Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher If the octane is less th...

Page 351: ...your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards see the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The mal...

Page 352: ...ything to your fuel Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to contribute to clean air General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier NOTICE Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Don t use fuel containing methanol It can c...

Page 353: ...eling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The fuel cap is located on the driver s side of the vehicle While refueling let the fuel cap hang by the tether as shown To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise The fuel cap has a spring in it if you let go of the cap too soon it will spring back to the right ...

Page 354: ... 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 malfunction indicator lamp SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light will come on if the fuel cap is...

Page 355: ...ng 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 T...

Page 356: ... the hood do the following 1 Pull the hood release handle located on the driver s side under the instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and slide the secondary hood release handle from left to right 3 Lift the hood ...

Page 357: ...Relay Center B Remote Positive Terminal C Power Steering Fluid Reservoir D Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick E Brake Master Cylinder F Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir G Battery H Radiator Pressure Cap I Engine Oil Fill Cap J Engine Oil Dipstick K Engine Air Cleaner Filter L Engine Coolant Reservoir ...

Page 358: ...Level Message in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder Checking Engine Oil It s a good 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 is located at the front of the engine compartment near the center The dipstick handle has a...

Page 359: ...you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For engine oil crankcase capacity see 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 just behind the engine oil dipst...

Page 360: ...ute 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 also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the foll...

Page 361: ...urst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil GM Oil Life Systemt 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 that a change...

Page 362: ...NGINE OIL message comes back on the monitor has not reset Repeat the procedure What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy 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 oi...

Page 363: ...cing the Engine Air Cleaner Filter 1 Remove the two clamps on the duct 2 Remove the duct 3 Unlatch the two hooks on top of the engine air cleaner filter housing 4 Remove and replace the engine air cleaner filter 5 Align the tabs located on the bottom of the panel with the slots at the top of the housing 6 Latch the hooks to secure the panel in place If the panel moves easily check that the tabs ar...

Page 364: ...outside and recirculated air is routed through a passenger compartment filter which is part of a two piece filter system The filter removes certain contaminants from the air including pollen and dust particles as well as odors such as exhaust or fuel fumes Reductions in airflow which may occur more quickly in dusty areas indicate that the filter needs to be replaced early For how often to change t...

Page 365: ...1 Open the glove box 2 Squeeze the tab on the left and pull the outer access panel to remove 3 Then squeeze the tab on the left of the inner access panel to open the door 4 The first air filter will pull straight out To remove the second reach in and slide it toward the opening Pull the second filter out ...

Page 366: ...ck and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions D In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or higher D In hilly or mountainous terrain D When doing frequent trailer towing...

Page 367: ...f you have been driving D When outside temperatures are above 90_F 32_C D At high speed for quite a while D In heavy traffic especially in hot weather To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180_F to 200_F 82_C to 93_C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50_F 10_C If it s colder than 50_F 10_C y...

Page 368: ...e Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the cross hatched area 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back i...

Page 369: ... 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 fluid other than DEXRONR III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty 3 After adding fluid rech...

Page 370: ...determine how often to check the lubricant See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule t...

Page 371: ...icant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole A fluid loss could indicate a problem check and have it repaired if needed What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant ...

Page 372: ...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 the system premature e...

Page 373: ...r 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...

Page 374: ... steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank but be careful not to spill it CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene...

Page 375: ... 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 to the right of the windshield washer fluid reservoir at the back of the engine compartment ...

Page 376: ...cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick When the engine compartment is hot the level should be at the H hot mark When it s cold the level should be at the C cold mark If the fluid is at the ADD mark you should add fluid What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can ...

Page 377: ...r 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 D Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is c...

Page 378: ...e level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a 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 ...

Page 379: ...ke warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light in the Index What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION Wi...

Page 380: ...ash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your vehicle has four wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly CAUTION The brake wear warn...

Page 381: ...f top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you need new ones 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 p...

Page 382: ...g around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement For the type of bulbs see Replacement Bulbs in the Index For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized ga...

Page 383: ...pper outboard side of the lamp assembly 4 Unsnap the headlamp assembly by pulling it forward away from the vehicle 5 Disconnect the electrical connector by pulling back on the locking tab located on the electrical connector to separate the two connectors 6 Turn the bulb socket one quarter of a turn clockwise 7 Pull the bulb assembly out from the lamp housing ...

Page 384: ...s hook over the tab on the bulb 10 Carefully put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing and turn the bulb socket one quarter of a turn counterclockwise 11 Align the retaining clips on the back of the headlamp with the rectangular holes in the mounting panel 12 Push firmly on both ends of the headlamp to snap it into position 13 Push the retaining clip down to its original position 14 Reinsta...

Page 385: ...m the vehicle 6 Turn the bulb socket one quarter of a turn clockwise 7 Pull the bulb assembly out from the lamp housing 8 Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up the tabs and separate the connector from the bulb base 9 Install the new bulb into the electrical connector Push the bulb firmly enough so that the tabs hook over the tab on the bulb 10 Carefully put the bulb assembly back into the ...

Page 386: ...ise 9 Reinstall the lamp to its pocket by lining up the mounting pin and pushing forward to set the position 10 Reinstall the screws removed in Step 2 11 Close the liftgate Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking See Wiper Blade Check in the Index for more information Replacement blades come in different types and ar...

Page 387: ...n to secure the wiper blade into place To replace the backglass mounted wiper blade do the following 1 Turn the rear wiper off 2 Pull the wiper away from the backglass 3 Pull up the release clip located at the connecting point of the blade and the arm Then pull the blade assembly down toward the glass to remove it from the wiper arm 4 Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you he...

Page 388: ...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 389: ...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 390: ...warning light comes on the check tire pressure system may not be working properly See your dealer for service Also see Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index The check tire pressure system detects 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 ...

Page 391: ...ck tire pressure system has not reset Repeat the procedure The system completes the calibration process during driving Calibration time can take 20 to 45 minutes depending on your driving habits After the system has been calibrated the system will alert the driver that a tire is low up to a maximum speed of 65 mph 105 km h Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6 000 to 8 000 m...

Page 392: ...certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make 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 places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper tow...

Page 393: ...or location of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Certification Tire label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to...

Page 394: ...here applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades ...

Page 395: ... to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel ...

Page 396: ...he kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle CAUTION Using the wrong r...

Page 397: ...tinued CAUTION Continued The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or ...

Page 398: ...your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle be sure to follow the manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open your doors or win...

Page 399: ...If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Cleaner on Fabric 1 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt 2 Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines 3 Follow the directions on the container label 4 Apply cleaner with a clean sponge Don t saturate the material and don t rub it roughl...

Page 400: ... quickly Use a clean cloth and a vinyl leather cleaner See your dealer for this product Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry D For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner See your dealer for this product D Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners...

Page 401: ...ap and lukewarm water Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index NOTICE Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since they may have to be scraped ...

Page 402: ...x months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water ...

Page 403: ...asive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted s...

Page 404: ...ff off immediately after application 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 splash from all painted surfaces on the body or ...

Page 405: ...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 406: ...6 59 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials ...

Page 407: ...nd registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the inside of the access panel located on the driver s side of the rear of the vehicle It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is D your VIN D the...

Page 408: ...an internal circuit breaker in the floor console fuse block An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools ...

Page 409: ...n borrow one that has the same amperage or use one of the spare fuses in the underhood fuse and relay center Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the right amperage Replace it as soon as you can There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle the floor console fuse block and the underhood fuse and relay center...

Page 410: ...ectronic Level Control ELC Compressor Relay and Height Sensor Fuses Usage 16 Heated Mirrors 17 Power Mirrors 18 Ignition 1 Module 19 Turn Signal Switch and NSBU Switch 21 Rear Defogger 22 Air Bag Module 24 Canister Vent Solenoid and TCC Switch 25 HVAC Blower Motor 26 HVAC Mode and Temperature Motors and Head Up Display 28 Not Used 29 Windshield Wipers and Washer 30 Instrument Panel Cluster BCM PAS...

Page 411: ...trol Module BCM Relays Usage 20 Rear Defogger Relay 23 IGN3 Relay 27 Accessory Relay 33 Retained Accessory Power Relay Diode 43 Accessory Diode Underhood Fuse Block This fuse block is located in the engine compartment on top of the windshield washer fluid reservoir See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location The fuses marked spare are available if a replacement fu...

Page 412: ... Module 7 Transaxle Solenoids 8 Spare 9 ABS Solenoid Valves 10 Oxygen Sensors Emissions Control 11 Injectors 12 Spare 13 Engine Controls 14 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 15 Passenger s Low Beam Headlamp 16 Spare 17 Driver s Low Beam Headlamp 18 Driver s High Beam Headlamp 19 Ignition Switch Battery Power 20 Parking Lamps Front and Rear 21 Air Pump Emissions Controls 22 Spare 23 Passenger s High Beam H...

Page 413: ...lenoid Battery Fuse 36 ABS Motor 37 Spare J Style Fuse Usage 38 Spare 39 Engine Cooling Fan 40 Engine Cooling Fan 41 Main Battery Fuse for Retained Accessory Power Relay and Accessory Relay 42 Main Battery Fuse for Heated Seats Air 43 Spare 44 Spare 45 Main Battery Fuse for Power Outlets Level Control Power Seats and Mirrors and Body computer 46 Spare 47 Main Battery Fuse for HVAC Blower and Ignit...

Page 414: ...Low Beam Headlamps 55 Parking Lamps 56 High Beam Headlamps 57 Fog Lamps Mini Relay Usage 58 Starter Relay 59 Cooling Fan 60 Ignition 1 Relay 61 Cooling Fan 62 Cooling Fan 63 Air Pump Spare Fuses Usage 64 Spare 65 Spare 66 Spare 67 Spare 68 Spare 69 Spare Fuse Puller 70 Fuse Puller Diode Diode for Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch ...

Page 415: ...tboard Stop Tail Turn 3057K Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index for more information Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement 7 4 quarts 7 0 L Complete Overhaul 10 0 quarts 9 5 L AWD Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement 7 8 quarts 7 4 L Complet...

Page 416: ... adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code E Engine Type V6 Firing Order 1 2 3 4 5 6 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Engine Air Cleaner Filter 1208C Engine Oil Filter PF 47 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Kit 52482929 Spark Plugs 41 940 Gap 0 060 inches 1 5 mm Windshield Wiper Blades Length 24 0 inches 60 0 cm Driver s...

Page 417: ...le needs these services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 16 Part B Owner Checks and Services 7 21 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 23 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 25 Part E Maintenance Record ...

Page 418: ...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 419: ... 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 420: ...tions 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 ser...

Page 421: ...The U S Environmental Protection 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 ...

Page 422: ... 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 ENGINE OIL message appears Remember to reset the Oil Life System when the oil and filter have been changed See Oil Life System in the Index ...

Page 423: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 7 ...

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Page 425: ...driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote j If Equipped 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 3...

Page 426: ... Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 37 500 Miles 62 500 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote ACTUAL SERVICED BY MILEAGE DATE ACTUAL SERVICED...

Page 427: ...proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km j Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi ...

Page 428: ...ment more often j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote j Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 67 500 Miles 112 500 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern...

Page 429: ... 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 82 500 Miles 137 500 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote ACTUAL...

Page 430: ...ir 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 footnote See footnote ACTUAL SERVICED BY MILEAGE DATE ACTUAL SERVICE...

Page 431: ...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 432: ...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 433: ...ee Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Spare Tire Check At least twice a year after the monthly inflation check of the spare tire determines that the spare is inflated to the correct tire inflation pressure make sure that the spare tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to rotate or turn the tire If it moves use the folding wrench to tighten the cable See Storing the Spare Tire and Tools in...

Page 434: ...a corrosive environment Starter Switch 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 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake See Parking Brake in the Index if necessary Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to ...

Page 435: ...ssary Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the key to the ON position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle needs service Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set...

Page 436: ...ng 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 check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed...

Page 437: ...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 exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floo...

Page 438: ... necessary A fluid loss could indicate a problem check and have it repaired if needed Check vent hoses at transfer case and differential for kinks and proper installation 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 For vehicles with rear drum b...

Page 439: ...olant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only GM GoodwrenchR DEX COOLR or HavolineR DEX COOLR Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11R Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Solvent GM OptikleenR Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent Power Steering System GM Power Steering...

Page 440: ...USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl LubriplateR Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood and Door Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant SuperlubeR GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent Rear Folding Seat Multi Purpose Lubricant SuperlubeR GM Part No 12346241 or equivalen...

Page 441: ...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 442: ...7 26 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Page 443: ...faction Procedure 8 4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Offices 8 5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 6 Roadside Assistance 8 7 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 8 Courtesy Transportation 8 10 Warranty Information 8 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 8 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 8 11 Reportin...

Page 444: ...ts Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales service or parts manager contac...

Page 445: ...why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern STEP THREE Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle However if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two you should file with the GM BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you may have Canadian...

Page 446: ...o are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs Buick has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center Any TTY user can communicate with Buick by dialing 1 800 83 BUICK TTY users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 Customer Assistance Offices Buick encourages customers to call the toll free number for assistance If a U S customer wishes to write to Buick t...

Page 447: ...800 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with free resource information such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installe...

Page 448: ... convenience and security Buick s Roadside Assistance toll free number is staffed by a team of technically trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year We take anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing minor repair information over the phone or making arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Buick dealer We will provide the following services for 3 years 36 000 m...

Page 449: ... location D Vehicle model year and color D Mileage of vehicle D Vehicle Identification Number VIN D Vehicle license plate number Buick reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Buick s judgement the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service it is added security while traveling fo...

Page 450: ...ation needs your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service unless of course the problem is safety related If it is please call your dealership let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are u...

Page 451: ... 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 beyond the completion of the repair Generally it is not possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Pr...

Page 452: ...TING 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 gro...

Page 453: ...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...

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