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Summary of Contents for 2003 Century

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Page 3: ...ve this manual in it so the new owner can use it Canadian Owners YOU canobtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Ma...

Page 4: ...ng I These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read the...

Page 5: ...bels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols used on your vehicle are shown along with...

Page 6: ...ANT 8 DO NOT TWIST SAFETY BELT WHENAnACHING FASTEN SEAT BELTS MOVESEAT FULLY REARWARD SECURE CHILD SEAT PULL BELT COMPLETELY THEN SECURE CHILD SEAT I 1 DO NOTINSTALL A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN T...

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Page 8: ...traint Systems 1 36 Where to Put the Restraint 1 39 n 1 r n 1 t 3 d l e l y Dell LXielIdel 1 LY Top Strap 1 40 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 42 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System...

Page 9: ...l Seats Lift the bar located under the front of the passenger s seat This will unlock the seat Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar Try to move the seat to be sure the seat is locke...

Page 10: ...ard push the control forward or rearward To raise or lower the entire seat push the control up or down To raise or lower the front of your seat push the front of the control up or down To raise or low...

Page 11: ...ause it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its jobeither In a crash the belt could go...

Page 12: ...Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash 5...

Page 13: ...e it allows you to have access to the trunk from the inside of your vehicle Pull forward on the seat tab located on the front of the rear seat to fold the rear seatback down To return the seatback to...

Page 14: ...lt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too wear a safety belt properly If you are in a I IC IS extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a co...

Page 15: ...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 vehi...

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Page 17: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 10...

Page 18: ...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 bel...

Page 19: ...t speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about saf...

Page 20: ...der belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buck...

Page 21: ...he 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 couldcause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder...

Page 22: ...d be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder To move it down squeeze the release lever and the shoulder belt guide as shown and move the height adjuster to the desired position...

Page 23: ...lt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way You can be seriously hurt your shoulc It is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The should...

Page 24: ...n be seriously injur if your bel i 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 seriou...

Page 25: ...oofar forward which would increase the chanceof head and neck injury Also the belt would applytoo much force to the ribs which aren tas strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal...

Page 26: ...sted across the body 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...

Page 27: ...elt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and y...

Page 28: ...is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Posi...

Page 29: ...hicle has front and rear bench seats someone can sit in the center positions 1 22 When you sit in the center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer...

Page 30: ...position and release it the same way as the part o f a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 29 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positic so y...

Page 31: ...who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plat...

Page 32: ...rt tight pull down on the buckle end of the beit as you puii up on the shoulder part The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies f...

Page 33: ...lt very quickly out of the retractor 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 ag...

Page 34: ...he comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide available for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for childr...

Page 35: ...c cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic co...

Page 36: ...seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of the elastic cord exposed Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t l...

Page 37: ...lt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips justtouching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal in...

Page 38: ...d s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restrain...

Page 39: ...p portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt forceto the child s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone in a ve...

Page 40: ...oice Instead they need to use a child restraint People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so hea...

Page 41: ...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 d...

Page 42: ...raint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer sinstructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitationsfor a p...

Page 43: ...ettle up around 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...

Page 44: ...f 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 wit...

Page 45: ...ury the child also hasto be secured within the restraint The vehicle s belt system secures the add onchild restraint in the vehicle and the add on child restraint s harness system holds the child in p...

Page 46: ...fer if they are restrainedin the rear ratherthan the front seat General Motors therefore recommendsthat child restraintsbe secured in a rear seat includingan infant riding in a rear facinginfantseat a...

Page 47: ...n or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Some child restraints have a top strap or top tether It can...

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Page 49: ...Children LATCH System Your vehicle has the LATCH system You ll find anchors A in all three rear seating positions U In order to use the system you need either a forward facing child restraint that ha...

Page 50: ...ting the lower anchors for this child restraint system each seating position with the LATCH system will have a dot on the seatback directly above the anchor A Vehicleanchor B LATCH systemattachmentpoi...

Page 51: ...be able to protecta child sittingthere In acrash the child could be seriously injured or killed Make sure that aLATCH type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points or use the...

Page 52: ...To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top strap from the top tether anchor and then disconnect the anchor points Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position U If your child re...

Page 53: ...elt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set...

Page 54: ...helpful to use your knee to 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...

Page 55: ...s say A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger s air bag if it inflates Never secure a child restraintin the center front seat...

Page 56: ...raint instructionswill show you how 4 5 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 To tighten the belt pull...

Page 57: ...killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This 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 restr...

Page 58: ...he child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 4 Buckle the b...

Page 59: ...ee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt directions to be sure it is secure 7 Pushand pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicl...

Page 60: ...deral regulations Here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems You canbe seve yinjured 01 1acrash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your...

Page 61: ...ther or not there s an air bag for that person with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air bag as you would beif you were leaning forward it could seriousl...

Page 62: ...g children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Older Children or In...

Page 63: ...Where Are the Air Bags The driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 56...

Page 64: ...n inflating air bag must be keptclear 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 le...

Page 65: ...because inflation would not help the occupant Your vehicle may or may not have a side impact air bag See Air Bag Systems in the Index A driver sside impact air bag is designedto inflate in moderate t...

Page 66: ...belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle Theair bag supplementsthe protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper...

Page 67: ...here will be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from...

Page 68: ...e frontal air bag system The module records informationabout the readiness of the system when the system commands air bag inflation and driver s safety belt usage at deployment The module also records...

Page 69: ...e Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 10 For up to 10 seconds after the ignitionkey is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service Y...

Page 70: ...can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not...

Page 71: ...ring a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system safety belt or seat parts repair...

Page 72: ...sitions 3 19 Starting Your Engine 2 20 Engine Coolant Heater 2 2 1 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 23 Parking Brake 2 26 Shifting Into Park P 2 26 Shifting Out o f Park P 2 29 Parking Over Things That...

Page 73: ...gnition 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 k...

Page 74: ...npage 7 5for more information Notice Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft You can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may...

Page 75: ...use undesired operation of the device Changes or modificationsto this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice a decre...

Page 76: ...Security Feedback LOCK Press the LOCK button to lock all the doors UNLOCK Press the UNLOCK button to unlock the driver s door and turn on the interior lamps See Illumination on Remote Activation later...

Page 77: ...his will start the customization mode While in the customization mode thefeaturewill sound the number of chimescorresponding to the current lock mode If youdonotwish to changethe current mode youcanei...

Page 78: ...e the delayed locking feature and lock the doors immediately by pressing the lock switch a second time 0 Let the delayedlocking feature complete the locking of the vehicle If you wish to let the delay...

Page 79: ...If a door is opened during this period the timed lighting will be canceled and the interior lamps will remain on Also see Entry Lighting under lnterior Lamps on page 3 74for more information Matching...

Page 80: ...r making sure the halves are together tightly so water won t get in 4 Resynchronizeand test the operation of the transmitter with your vehicle I Resynchronization I After you have changed the battery...

Page 81: ...whenever you leave it unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening Young children who get into unlocked Outsiders can easily enter thr...

Page 82: ...This feature provides fouroperating modes Programmable Modes Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes Mode 1 No automatic door lock or unlock Mode 2 Automatic all door lock when t...

Page 83: ...the door lock switch is released the vehicle will remain in the most recent operating mode Disconnectingthe vehicle s battery for up to a year will not change the last programmed mode of the programm...

Page 84: ...g or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle See Climate Controls in the Index instrument panel open them all theway o f yru hz...

Page 85: ...andle is not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk Improper use of the trunk assist handle could damage it Emergency Trunk Release Handle...

Page 86: ...thewindows 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...

Page 87: ...n visors You can also move them from side to side The sun visors also have extenders that you can pull out The switcheson the driver s door armrest can be used to control each of the windows whenthe i...

Page 88: ...the ignitionkey that matches a decoder in your vehicle When the PASS Key II system senses that someone is using the wrong key it shuts down the vehicle s starter and fuel systems For about three minut...

Page 89: ...maged or missing resistor pellet the starter won t work The SECURITY light will then come on But you don t have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key See your dealer or a locksmith...

Page 90: ...mean prematurewear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Ignition Positions With the ignition key in the ignition you can turn the key to five...

Page 91: ...on starts your engine A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is in OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY and the key is in the ignition Retained Accessory Power RAP With Retained A...

Page 92: ...This clears the extra gasoline from the engine 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 engin...

Page 93: ...ug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated forat least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure t...

Page 94: ...eration There are several differentpositions for your shift lever phic ps t hay wnlI r0 i z p RK PI zr b E JTP L pi tc J It is dangerous to getout of your vehicle if the shift lever i s not fully inPA...

Page 95: ...our transaxle see If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 31 NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only...

Page 96: ...SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on Notice Don t drive in SECOND 2 for more than 25 miles 40...

Page 97: ...wn with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot When you lift your left foot the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position A warning chime will sound if...

Page 98: ...t foot 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P like this F 0 Pull the lever toward you 0 Move the lever up as far as it will go 3 Turn the ignition key to OFF 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you c...

Page 99: ...is firmly set before you leave it After you ve moved the shift lever into PARK P hold the regular brake pedal down Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle into PARK...

Page 100: ...ingthe brake pedal pushed down Then move the shift lever out of PARK P If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the ignition key to OFF 2 Apply and hol...

Page 101: ...vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris different CAUTION Continued Repairs weren t...

Page 102: ...nning Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving in the Index It can be dangerous togy vu I your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Yo...

Page 103: ...located at the bottom between the two lamps To reduce glare from headlamps behind you while driving at night pull the lever towards you to the night position To return the mirror to the day position r...

Page 104: ...b and glass cleaner Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with the Onstar System The automatic dimming feature is turned on or off by...

Page 105: ...move the mirrors in the desired direction Adjust each mirror so you can see the side of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface...

Page 106: ...e OnStap user s guide and the terms and conditions of the Onstar Subscription Service Agreement are included in your vehicle s glove box literature For more information visit www onstar com contact On...

Page 107: ...le s glove box or call Onstar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 Onstar Virtual Advisor With Onstar Virtual Advisor you can listen to the news entertainment and informative topics such as traffic and we...

Page 108: ...located toward the front of the console and pull up Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net located on the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It c...

Page 109: ...e the sunroof to the vent position only push and hold the front of the switch until the sunroof glass stops You will need to open the sunshade by hand To close the sunroof from the vent position push...

Page 110: ...Enhanced Traction System Warning Light 3 33 Low Traction Light 3 34 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 3 34 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 35 Tire Pressure Light 3 35 Malfunction Indicator La...

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Page 112: ...ntrols E GearShiftLever F Air Outlets G SideWindowDefogger Outlet H HoodRelease I TiltWheelLever J Horn K AudioSystem L Ashtray M ClimateControl N GloveBox 0 InstrumentPanelFuse Block Hazard Warning F...

Page 113: ...are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet I00 m behindyour vehicle Horn Press the horn symb...

Page 114: ...elease the lever to lock the wheel into place Turn SignalIMultifunction Lever The lever located on the left side of the steering column includes the following TurnandLane Change Signals I I A I __ I 1...

Page 115: ...rn by itself when you release it If the arrow flashes faster than normal as you signal a turn or a lane change a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is...

Page 116: ...a l lu a v v a y IIUI I I y u u LU HI High Speed Turn the band away from you to HI and past the delay settings for wiping steady at high speed Delayed Wiping Turn the band away from you just past OFF...

Page 117: ...speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h When you apply your brakes the cruise control shuts off _ _ _ freezing weathe Jon t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form...

Page 118: ...a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mp...

Page 119: ...ills 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 you...

Page 120: ...control has three positions 0 License Plate Lamps SidemarkerLamps 0 Instrument Panel Lights Headlamps Pulling the control out all the way to the second position turns on the headlamps together with th...

Page 121: ...dlamps taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it s dark enough outside your front turn signal lamps will turn off and your vehicle s headlam...

Page 122: ...ture under any conditions You can turn the feature on and off when you perform the following sequence 1 Turn the ignition key to RUN 2 Closeall the doors 3 Press and hold the power door lock switch Wh...

Page 123: ...If you press UNLOCK and don t open a door the lamps will turn off after about 40 seconds Illuminatedentry includes a feature called theater dimming With theater dimming the lamps don t just turn off a...

Page 124: ...on the underside of the rearview mirror Use thebutton next to each lampto turn them on andoff Dome Lamp The dome lamp will come on when you open a door Battery Rundown Protection Your vehicle has a fe...

Page 125: ...with the equipment For information on accessingthe connection and electrical hookup please refer to your service manual To order a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page...

Page 126: ...strument panel outlet BI LEV Bi Level This mode directs approximately half of the air to the instrument panel outlets and then directs most of the remaining air to the floor outlets Some air may be di...

Page 127: ...hours you may need to adjust the interior lighting control to the highest setting in order to see the light The system will cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle when the A C indicator light...

Page 128: ...way to the red area To warm passengers while keeping the windows clear use BLEND Rear Window Defogger Rear Press the button to turn the defogger on The rear window defogger will shut off after about 1...

Page 129: ...r cool any faster If you setthe system atthe warmest temperature setting 90 F 32 C hot air will be directed to the floor the fan will increaseto the highest speed and the system will remain in manual...

Page 130: ...peraturewill be displayed When the DUAL light indicator is on this means the TEMP control has set the temperature for the driver When the DUAL light indicator light is not on this means the TEMP contr...

Page 131: ...quickly heat or cool the air inside your vehicle When this button is pressed an indicator light will come on You may have to adjust the interior brightness control to the highest setting during the da...

Page 132: ...ontrol The arrow buttons to controlthe temperatureon the passenger sideof the vehicleare locatedto the right of the PASSENGER CONTROL window Pressthe DUAL button so that the indicatorlight is on Press...

Page 133: ...The air conditioningcompressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40 F 4 C Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog o...

Page 134: ...Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3 25 and Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6 4 Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter is located in the engine compa...

Page 135: ...trip from the passenger s side of the vehicle peel back halfway to center Remove the three air inlet grille retainers Remove the air inlet grille 7 Remove the passenger compartment air filter 8 Then r...

Page 136: ...t fewpages some warning lightscome onbrieflywhen you start the enginejust tolet you knowthey re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indi...

Page 137: ...ow at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how muchfuel is in your tank and manyother things you needto drive safely and economically _ _ _ _ United States vers...

Page 138: ...trip odometer tells how far you have driven since you last reset it To set it to zero press the button on the rinht cidcl cf the instrdmpn p np s r 3 The tripkelect reset button will go back and forth...

Page 139: ...y 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 If the air bag re...

Page 140: ...rive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided in...

Page 141: ...rning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light ANTI LOCK...

Page 142: ...ur driving accordingly The warning light will come on when you set your parking brake with the engine running and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If the transaxle shift lev...

Page 143: ...low traction light also comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the Enhanced Traction System is acti...

Page 144: ...essure in one tire After the system has learned tire pressures with properly inflated tires the LOW TIRE light will come on if the pressure in one tire becomes 12 psi 83 kPa lower than the other three...

Page 145: ...tly diagnosing any malfunction Notice If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work aswell your fuel economy may not be as good and your enginem...

Page 146: ...when it is safe todo so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On S...

Page 147: ...our dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical orelectrical problems that may have developed Emissions In...

Page 148: ...ome on briefly when you turn on the ignition to show you that it is working properly If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb Have it fixed right away e...

Page 149: ...s oil level during the brief period between key on and engine crank It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is running Additionally an oil level check is only performed if the engine has...

Page 150: ...ll also flash if your ignition key is too dirty or wet for the PASS Key II system to read the resistor pellet See PASS Key I on page2 17 If the resistor pellet is damaged or missing the light will com...

Page 151: ...K The DOOFUTRUNK light will come on if your trunk or any door is not completely closed Service Vehicle Soon Light The SERVICE VEHICLE SOON light will come on if you have certain non emissionrelated ve...

Page 152: ...or less fuel to fill up than the gage reads For exampie the gage reads halt full but it took more or less than half of the tank s capacity to fill it The gage pointer may move while cornering The gag...

Page 153: ...io and telephone units Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and to give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaintyourself with it first Fin...

Page 154: ...tion AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FMI and FM2 The display will show your selection TUNE Turn this knob to choose radio stations 4 SEEK b Press the right or the left arrow to go to the...

Page 155: ...ns The sound will mute When it returns release the pushbutton Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the station you set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone Bassnr...

Page 156: ...n is off to display the time Finding a Station AMFM Push this knob to switch between AM FMI and FM2 The display will show your selection TUNE Turn this knob to choose radio stations 4 SEEK b Press the...

Page 157: ...s The sound will mute When it returns release the pushbutton Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the station you set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone Bassnre...

Page 158: ...ers will work in your cassette tape player Your tape bias is set automatically If an error appears on the display see Cassette Tape Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Your tape must have a...

Page 159: ...tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwisewith a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat If...

Page 160: ...ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FMI and FM2 The display will show your selection A TUNE v Press the up or the down...

Page 161: ...M FM to select AM FMI orFM2 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press TONE to select the setting you prefer 5 Press and hold oneof the six numbered pushbuttons The sound will mute When it returns release...

Page 162: ...ow to show which side of the tape is playing If you want to insert a tape while the ignition or radio is off first press EJECT or RECALL Cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact disc players wi...

Page 163: ...g and to remove a tape when it is not playing Eject may be activated with the radio off Cassette Tape Messages TIGHT TAPE The tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold...

Page 164: ...n holdthis button untilthe display flashes Press this buttonwhen the ignition is off to displaythe time Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display will show...

Page 165: ...ting you prefer 5 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons The sound will mute When it returns releasethe pushbutton Whenever you pressthat numbered pushbutton the stationyou set will return...

Page 166: ...play will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing If you want to insert a tape while the ignition or radio is off first press EJECT or RECALL Your tape bias is set automatically If an...

Page 167: ...t to stop a tape when it is playing and to remove a tape when it is not playing Eject may be activated with the radio off Cassette Tape Messages TIGHT TAPE The tape is tight and the player can t turn...

Page 168: ...pushbutton or press it more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc 2 NEXT Press this pushbutton to go to the next track If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once...

Page 169: ...aying Eject may be activated with the radio off Compact Disc Messages If the disc comes out or CHECK CD appears on the display it could be for one of the following reasons 0 You re driving on a very r...

Page 170: ...Readthroughall nine steps before startingtheprocedure If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at St...

Page 171: ...lose or forget your code contact your dealership Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 Turnthe ignition on 2 Turn the r...

Page 172: ...dio will scan preset stations with a strong signal only Press SCAN again to stop scanning AM FM Press this button to choose AM FMI or FM2 If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing press this butto...

Page 173: ...ayer should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use Your radio may display CLEAN PLAYR to indicate that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer If t...

Page 174: ...s or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of a disc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild nel ltral deterGent S n 1 1 1 t i n n and clean it wiping from...

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Page 176: ...ing at Night 4 16 Driving in Rain and on et Roads 1 7 8 Defensive Driving 4 2 Off Road Recovery 4 13 City Driving 4 21 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 23 Highway Hypnosis 4 24 Hill and Mountain Roads...

Page 177: ...lisionsare about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It sthe best defensivedriving maneuver in both city and ruraldriving You never know when the vehi...

Page 178: ...es 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 state to drink alcohol There are good medica...

Page 179: ...ng will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that...

Page 180: ...ght answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enoughto avoid the colli...

Page 181: ...en you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three s...

Page 182: ...h 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 harde...

Page 183: ...e 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...

Page 184: ...e anti lock your first reaction to hit the brake pedal hard and hold it down may be the wrong thing to do Your wheels can stop rolling Once they do the vehicle can t respond to your steering Momentum...

Page 185: ...re engage the cruise control See Cruise Control under Turn Signal MultifunctionLever on page3 5 The Enhanced Traction System operates in THIRD 3 and OVERDRIVE If you are in THIRD 3 the system can upsh...

Page 186: ...rn off You can turn the system back on at any time by shifting to OVERDRIVE or THIRD 3 The Enhanced Traction System warning light should go off Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take c...

Page 187: ...need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a re...

Page 188: ...ckly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts...

Page 189: ...t 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 Do not get too clos...

Page 190: ...s 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 r...

Page 191: ...rning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt If you have the anti lock braking system remember It helps avoid only t...

Page 192: ...ps 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 y...

Page 193: ...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 windshieldwiping equipment in good shape and k...

Page 194: ...k as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your...

Page 195: ...ough water thatis slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water Flov g or rushingwate...

Page 196: ...re you are going Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross countrytrip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll s...

Page 197: ...ave a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to th...

Page 198: ...ear comfortableclothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting...

Page 199: ...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 e e Make sure your vehicle is well venti...

Page 200: ...n none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep aownniii slope Coasting downhi In hLJTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will...

Page 201: ...highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action Here...

Page 202: ...der 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 Most of the time tho...

Page 203: ...stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Whether you have the anti lock braking system or not you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement Without anti lock brake...

Page 204: ...mmon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe 0 Turnonyourhazardflashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a bla...

Page 205: ...you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery...

Page 206: ...r Vehicle To Get It Out For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 66 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will...

Page 207: ...nown as a dolly With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure...

Page 208: ...28KPA 4PSI MANUALFOR MORE INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label is inside the trunk lid The label tells you the proper s...

Page 209: ...ear axle If you do have a heavy load spread it out Don t carry more than 167 Ibs 75 kg in your trunk Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you...

Page 210: ...f the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured You may also damage your vehicle the resulting repairs would not be covered by...

Page 211: ...ntrol You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then d...

Page 212: ...eight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carryi...

Page 213: ...of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get int...

Page 214: ...oiiowing uIsLarlce Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would whendrivingyour vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden t...

Page 215: ...ades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work...

Page 216: ...hocks Maintenance 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 trai...

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Page 218: ...ng System 5 28 Power Steering Fluid 5 3 5 Windshield Washer L id 6 37 Brakes 5 38 Battery 5 42 Jump Starting 5 43 Headlamp Aiming 5 49 Bulb Replacement 5 5 1 Halogen Bulbs 5 51 Headlamps 5 51 Front Tu...

Page 219: ...ation Label GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 79 5 79 5 82 5 82 5 82 5 84 5 84 5 85 5 85 5 85 5 87 5 87 5 87 Electrical System 5 88 Add on Electrical Equipment 5...

Page 220: ...s you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trainedand supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle...

Page 221: ...ntenance Record onpage 6 17 You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experi...

Page 222: ...s does not indicate a problem exists nr that a higher cfme fue is necessary If you are using 87 octane or higher octane fuel and hear heavy knocking your engine needs service Gasoline Specifications I...

Page 223: ...ion control system to work properly You should not have to add anything to your fuel Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area...

Page 224: ...your warranty To check the fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving Filling Your Tank I Turnyourvehicle off to refue...

Page 225: ...it you could be badly burned Fuel can spray out on you if youopen the fuel cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly...

Page 226: ...mage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container Never fill a portablefbt l container while it is in your vehicle Static electrici...

Page 227: ...clothing and toolsaway from any underhood electric fan I Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids likefuel oil coolant brake fluid windshieldwasher and other...

Page 228: ...the instrument panel and to the left of the steering column 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release by pushing it to the right 3 Lift thehood Before closing the h...

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Page 230: ...on level ground The engine oil dipstick handle is theyellow loop located near the front of the engine See Engine Compattment Overview on page 5 12for more information on location If the LOW OIL light...

Page 231: ...acities and Specifications on page 5 94 Nofice 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 eng...

Page 232: ...il change 1 L service yourself be sure the oil you use has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American centainer If you have p i l...

Page 233: ...the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil GM Oil Life System Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change...

Page 234: ...GE OIL SOON light comes back on the system 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 caus...

Page 235: ...Be sure to reinstall the filter and install the cover Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine when to replace the air filter See Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6 4 tightly when yo...

Page 236: ...tment If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick Notice Too much or too little fluid can damageyour transaxle Too much canmeanth...

Page 237: ...ough each gear range pausing for about three seconds in eachrange Then position the shift I lever in PARK P Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes 1 The automatictransaxle fluid dipstick...

Page 238: ...cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less th...

Page 239: ...ng protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Notice When adding coolant it is important that you use onlyDEX COOL silicate free coolant If...

Page 240: ...r others could be burned Use a 50 50mixture of clean drinkable water and DiiX C00Ls cooiant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cos...

Page 241: ...e coolant recovery tank is completely empty add coolant to the radiator See How to Add Coolant to the Radiator later in this section Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are...

Page 242: ...Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation If an overheated engine condition exists an overhea...

Page 243: ...verheated 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 Ope...

Page 244: ...ff the road shift to PARK P or NEUTRAL N and let the 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan P P ic P speed and open the window as necessary If you no longer have the overheat warning you...

Page 245: ...Ln o m 0 0 2 0 P 2S i i n D S 3 91 CD 3 CD 0 5 0 Q...

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Page 247: ...oper 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...

Page 248: ...Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out andburn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at highspeed Never...

Page 249: ...pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down wh...

Page 250: ...r DEX COOL coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant on page 5 22for more information about the proper coolant mixture 5 if you see a stream of cooiani coming from an air bl...

Page 251: ...cap off 9 10 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck...

Page 252: ...ressure cap lines up like this 12 Check the coolant in the recovery tank The level in the coolant recoverytank should be at the HOT mark when the engine is hot or at the COLD mark when the engine is c...

Page 253: ...wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid le...

Page 254: ...er fluid until the tank is full Notice 0 e e When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause...

Page 255: ...ar 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 s...

Page 256: ...fluid from a sealed container only See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page6 16 Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This will help ke...

Page 257: ...rning 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 TI J we...

Page 258: ...rake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and...

Page 259: ...of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for25 days or more remove the black negative cable from the bat...

Page 260: ...n t a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are...

Page 261: ...ure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries Find the positive and negative terminal location on each vehicle You will not need...

Page 262: ...that first If you don t exp osive Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engineis running 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loo...

Page 263: ...the positive terminal of the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one I 8 Now connectthe negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative te...

Page 264: ...e The electrical connection is just as good there andthe chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try...

Page 265: ...he black negative cable from the 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery vehicle with the good battery vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positiv...

Page 266: ...r se vice however it is possib e for Notice To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly read all the instructions before beginning Failure to follow these instructionscould cause damaue to headlamp...

Page 267: ...aim indicator is on the outboard side of the headlamp cover B Passenger sSide Headlamp Shown A HorizontalAimAdjustmentScrew B Horizontal BlockIndexPlate C VerticalAimingLevel Start with the horizonta...

Page 268: ...urized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps 1 Open the hood 2 Pull up on th...

Page 269: ...he lamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 1 Remove the headlamp assembly Refer to the removal procedure earlier in this section 2 Remove the rubber bulb access cover 3 Twist the sidemarker lamp soc...

Page 270: ...en the trunk 2 Reach through the access opening in the trunk lid 3 Remove the old bulb by turning it one quarter turn 4 Push the new bulb into the bulb socket 5 Turn the socket one quarter turn clockw...

Page 271: ...ed on the outside of the carpet The other two are located underneath the carpet 4 Pull the taillamp housing B away from the body of the vehicle 5 Squeeze the tab on the socket and turn the socket coun...

Page 272: ...b from the bulb socket 6 Twist and or push the new bulbinto the lamp socket 7 Twist and or push the lamp socket into the trunk lid covering 8 Reverse Steps 2 and 3 to reinstallthe lamp covering Replac...

Page 273: ...more accessible for removalheplacement while in this position 3 Pull the windshield wiper arm 3 to 4 inches 7 5 to 10 cm away from the windshield 4 While holding the wiper arm away from the glass pus...

Page 274: ...cident could cause serious injury Check all tires freauentlv to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold CAUTION Continued Overinflatedtiresaremorelik...

Page 275: ...alve stems They help prevent leaks by keepingout dirt and moisture Tire Pressure Monitor System If your vehicle has the tire inflation monitor system it can alert you to a large change in the pressure...

Page 276: ...vehicle s battery has been disconnected Ui 2 e ui e ui ure tire5 Iep5jfec ui lep dGec yuu To reset calibrate the system 1 Turn the ignition to RUN 2 Locate the red RESET button inside of your instrume...

Page 277: ...e The first rotation is the most important See Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services in Section 6 for scheduled rotation intervals 1 When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern sh...

Page 278: ...Tire in the index When It Is TimeforNew Tires L time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need...

Page 279: ...tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Mixing tires could cause...

Page 280: ...quirernenis ana aaaitionai Generai iviotors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlle...

Page 281: ...The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancingare not needed...

Page 282: ...ment Nofice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clear...

Page 283: ...it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls...

Page 284: ...be badly injured Find a level placeto 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 cert...

Page 285: ...e and Tools in the trunk 1 Turn the center nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it Then lift and remove the cover See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 78 for more information abo...

Page 286: ...3 Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it Then remove the jack and wrench The tools you ll be using include the jack A extension and protection guide B and wheel wrench C 5 69...

Page 287: ...eeded you can finish loosening them with your fingers Then using the flat end o f the wheel wrench pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off Be careful the edge may be sharp Don t try t...

Page 288: ...l the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 2 Turn the Jackhandle clockwlse to raise the jack lift head A B 3 For jacking at the vehicle s front location put the jack lift head C about 6 inches 15 cm from...

Page 289: ...nder a vehicle whenit is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle whenit is supported only by a jack Raising your vehicle...

Page 290: ...nting surfaces and spare wheel Rust or dirt on thewheel 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 yo...

Page 291: ...f causing a serious accident 8 Install the compact spare tire 9 Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against th...

Page 292: ...and Specifications in the Index for wheelnut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten t...

Page 293: ...compact spare tire on your vehicle you ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk Use the following procedureto secure the flat tire in the trunk When storing a full size tire use the extension wit...

Page 294: ...The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 78 See the storage instructionslabel to return your...

Page 295: ...Pressure Monitor System onpage 5 58 The system may not work correctly when the compact spare is installed on the vehicle Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you...

Page 296: ...r Turpentine 0 LacquerThinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In man...

Page 297: ...clean water dampened 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry the material and don t rub it roughly sponge to remove any excess cleaner towel or cloth Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by s...

Page 298: ...h it can harm the leather Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even...

Page 299: ...or gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserveyour vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washingit oftenwith lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehiclein the dir...

Page 300: ...finish if they remainon painted dullthefinishorleaveswirlmarks surfaces Washthe vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasivecleanersthat are marked safe forpainted surfacesto remove fore...

Page 301: ...applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle Petroleum basedproducts may damage the paint finish and ti...

Page 302: ...take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped aiscoioraiions aria srrlaii irreyuiar dark spuis eiciwd i l l i u the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this GM will repair at no charge to...

Page 303: ...protects finish Cleans shines and protects in one easy step no wiping necessary Medium foaming shampoo Cleans and lightly waxes Biodegradable and phosphate free GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials c...

Page 304: ...Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle This is the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can se...

Page 305: ...cted by a circuit breaker in the underhood 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 system checked righ...

Page 306: ...bad fuse with a new oneof the identical size and rating Instrument Panel Fuse Block Some fuses are located in a fuse block on the passenger s side of the vehicle Pull off the cover labeled FUSES to e...

Page 307: ...Relav Remote Radio Premium Sound Power Mirrors Not Used Panel Dimming Not Used Ignition Signal Hot in Run Unlock and Start Cluster Powertrain Control Module Body Control Module Not Used Yot Used Vot...

Page 308: ...IRadio Heatin Ventilation Air Conditioning t7ead Remote Keyless Entrv Cluster I HIGH BLOWER IHiah Blower I RH T E D IPassenger s Heated Seat STRG WHL CONT Audio Steering Wheel Controls Underhood Fuse...

Page 309: ...ioning Head Cluster Radio Auxiliary Power Power Drop Cigarette Lighter Ignition Switch Wipers Radio Steering Wheel Controls Body Control Module Auxiliary Power Power Drop Power Windows Sunroof Heating...

Page 310: ...Usage Rear Compartment Release Parking Lamps FuelPump Headlamp Left Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used A C Compressor Clutch Diode 5 93...

Page 311: ...be Capacities English 2 4 Ibs 7 4 quarts 10 0 quarts Metric 1 1 kg 7 0 L 9 5 L Cooling System Including Reservoir 4 3 L 4 5 quarts Engine Oil with Filter 11 0 L 11 7 quarts Fuel Tank All capacities a...

Page 312: ...enance Replacement Parts Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts I Part I Spark Plugs Wiper Blade Type Number A I614C 10406026 Type PF47 Type 41 1 01 Gap 0 060 inches 15 2 mm Shepherd s Hook 22 0 inches...

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Page 314: ...h Fuel Fill 6 10 AtLeastOnceaMonth 6 10 At Least Twice a Year 6 11 Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 At Least Once a Year 6 11 Steering Suspensionand Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 14...

Page 315: ...ommended maintenance procedures are important 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...

Page 316: ...ant to get the service information see Service Publications Ordering lnformation on page 7 IO Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can e...

Page 317: ...u may need more frequent checks and replacements So please read the following and note how you drive If you have questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells...

Page 318: ...ion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicatedintervals and the tE ll Cf be reccrece Whenever the tires are rotated the Tire I...

Page 319: ...schedule An Emission Control Service 7 500Miles 12 500 km L l Rotate tires See Tire lnspection and Rotation on page 5 60for proper rotationpattern and additional information See footnote See footnote...

Page 320: ...n under one or more of these conditions E E Z V city 2afk wile te ii e uuiside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses...

Page 321: ...n and additional information See footnote See footnote 82 500 Miles 137 500 km 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0 Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filt...

Page 322: ...s such as found in taxi police or delivery service 150 000 Miles 240000 km 0 Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant on pa...

Page 323: ...he proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil on page 5 73for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washe...

Page 324: ...r Vehicle on page 5 82 l a A x vvearrwrslrlp Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstripswill make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During...

Page 325: ...other position your vehicle needs service Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check When you are doing tnis check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured F...

Page 326: ...r brake at once shn r dthe vphIc p hegin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s...

Page 327: ...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 t...

Page 328: ...ection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum...

Page 329: ...en Washer Solvent or eauivalent Usage Power Steering 1 System Automatic Key Lock Cylinders Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor andRelease Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Co...

Page 330: ...e performed record the date odometer reading and who performedthe service and any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance on the following record pages Also you s...

Page 331: ...Maintenance Record Serviced By cont d 6 18...

Page 332: ...Maintenance Record cont d 6 19...

Page 333: ...Maintenance Record cont d 6 20...

Page 334: ...rAssistance Offices GM MobilityProgramforPersons with Disabilities RoadsideAssistanceProgram 7 2 7 2 7 4 7 4 7 5 7 5 Courtesy Transportation Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Re...

Page 335: ...f after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Buick Customer Assistance Center bycalling 1 800 521...

Page 336: ...he New Vehicle Limited Warranty Although you may be required to resort to this informaldispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will...

Page 337: ...one devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 252 1112 Fax Number 313 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 313 381 0022 1 800 521 7300 From U S Virgin Island...

Page 338: ...OUU JLJ YYJ Roadside Assistance Program Buick Motor Division is proud to offer Buick Premium Roadside Assistance to customers for vehicles covered under the 3 year 36 000 mile 60 000 km new car warra...

Page 339: ...of your location Vehicle model yearand color Mileage of vehicle Vehicle IdentificationNumber VIN Vehicle license plate number Buick reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner o...

Page 340: ...your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service par ir lerli irrlrrlediaieiy keep ariving ii untii it can be scheduled for service unless of cour...

Page 341: ...d the completion of the repair Generally it is not possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportationis available during the Bumper to Bumpe...

Page 342: ...become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Genera Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D...

Page 343: ...Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosi...

Page 344: ...ncludes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications ar...

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Page 346: ...aranceCare 5 79 Care of Safety Belts 5 82 ChemicalPaintSpotting 5 85 Cleaningthe Inside ofYour Vehicle 5 79 AppearanceCare cont Cleaning the Outside ofYour Vehicle 5 82 Finish Damage 5 84 GMVehicleCar...

Page 347: ...TurnSignal and Stoplamps 5 54 Buying New Tires 5 62 C California Fuel 5 6 CanadianRoadsideAssistance 7 6 Capacities and Specifications 5 94 CarbonMonoxide 4 26 4 35 2 30 Safety Belts 5 82 Cassette Tap...

Page 348: ...e Control System DualAutomatic 3 20 AirFilter PassengerCompartment 3 25 Dual 3 17 OutletAdjustment 3 25 CompactDiscMessages 3 60 CompactSpare Tire 5 78 Control of aVehicle 4 6 Convenience Net 2 37 Coo...

Page 349: ...eeway 4 22 City 4 21 Hill andMountainRoads 4 24 Driving cont In Rain and onWetRoads 4 18 Driving On Grades 4 40 Driving onSnoworIce 4 27 Driving ThroughDeep Standing Water 4 20 Driving Through Flowing...

Page 350: ...ght u uu Q Q Q F FabricKarpet 5 79 Filter EngineAirCleaner 5 18 Finding a Station 3 45 3 47 3 51 3 55 FinishCare 5 83 Finish Damage 5 84 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 65 Flash to Pass 3 7 FlatTire 5 66 Flat Ti...

Page 351: ...rdWarning Flashers 3 3 Head Restraints 1 5 Aiming 5 49 HeadlampHigh Low BeamChanger 3 6 Headlamp Wiring 5 88 Headlamps 5 51 Bulb Replacement 5 51 HighwayHypnosis 4 24 Headlamp Front Turn Signal and Pa...

Page 352: ...11 Keyless Entry System 2 4 Keys 2 2 L Lamps Exterior 3 11 Interior 3 14 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 13 1 24 LATCHSystem Child Restraints 1 42 Securing a Child Restraint Designedfor the LATCHSystem 1 45 Leat...

Page 353: ...Least Twicea Year 6 11 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 14 ExhaustSystem Inspection 6 14 Introduction 6 2 MaintenanceRequirements 6 2 BrakeSystem Inspection 6 15 Fuel System Inspection 6 14 How Thi...

Page 354: ...Restraints 1 30 OnStarB System 2 35 Onstar Personal Calling 2 36 Onstar Services 2 35 Onstar Virtual Advisor 2 36 OtherWarning Devices 3 4 Outlet Adjustment 3 25 Operation Tips v 9 3 K L I 2 29 Park...

Page 355: ...ortGuides 1 27 RearSeat Outside Passenger Positions 1 24 RearSeatPassengers Safety Belts 1 24 RearWindowDefogger 3 19 3 24 RearviewMirror AutomaticDimmingwith Onstar 2 33 Rearview Mirror with Onstar 2...

Page 356: ...i dren and Sma Adu ts 1 27 RearSeatPassengers 1 24 RightFrontPassenger Position 1 21 Safety Belts cont Safety Belt Extender 1 29 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 21 Safety Belts AreforEveryone 1 7 S...

Page 357: ...Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area 2 37 Convenience Net 2 37 Front StorageArea 2 37 GloveBox 2 37 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools 5 76 Storing theSpare Tire and Tools 5 77 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice...

Page 358: ...nk 2 13 TrunkAssistHandle 2 14 TrunkLock 2 13 TurnandLane Change Signals 3 6 Turn Signal MultifunctionLever 3 5 TurnSignalsWhenTowinga Trailer 4 40 l Underbody Flushing Service 6 13 UnderhoodFuse Bloc...

Page 359: ...eBalance 5 64 Replacement 5 64 When to AddEngine Oil 5 14 When to ChangeEngine Oil GM Oil Life System 5 16 When to Check 5 58 When to CheckandChange 5 19 When to CheckPower Steering Fluid 5 36 When Yo...

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