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Summary of Contents for 2003 Regal

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Page 2: ...ing Lights Gages and Indicators 3 28 Driver Information Center DIC 3 44 Audio System s 3 46 DrivingYourVehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 31 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Headlamp Aiming 5 50 Bulb Replacement 5 52 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 57 Tires 5 58 Appearance Care 5 80 Vehicle Identification 5 88 Electrical System 5 89 Capacities ...

Page 3: ...ehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 10325195 A First Edition 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 Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle If you do this it will help you learn about ...

Page 4: ...rninq Thesemeanthere is somet that could hurt you or other people I 1 In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt I 1 You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen ...

Page 5: ...ee warning labels 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 the text describingthe operation or information relating to a specific component control message gage or indicator I f you need help figuring out a specific name of a component gage or i...

Page 6: ...SAFETY BELT WHEN ATTACHING FASTEN SEAT BELTS MOVE SEAT FULLY REARWARD z SECURE CHILD SEAT PULL BELT COMPLETELY THEN SECURE CHILD SEAT POWER WINDOW DO NOT INSTALL A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INTHIS SEATING POSITION DO NOT INSTALL A ORWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING POSITION DOOR LOCK UNLOCK LIGHTING MASTER SWITCH 8 PARKING p LAMPS LAMPS 0 ENGINE COOLANT TEMP CHARGING I 1 BATTERY SYSTE...

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Page 8: ... 1 30 Infants and Young Children 1 32 Child Restraint Systems 1 36 Where to Put the Restraint 1 39 Top Strap 1 39 Top Strap Anchor Location 4 40 Children LATCH System 1 41 LATCH System 1 43 Seat Position 1 44 Seat Position 1 46 Seat Position 1 47 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Securing a Child Restraint in aRear Outside Securing a Child Restraint i...

Page 9: ... driver s side of the vehicle It may also be equipped with this feature on the passenger s side of the vehicle The controls for the power seats are located on the outboard sides of the seat cushions To move the seat forward or rearward push the To raise or lower the entire seat push the control To raise or lower the front of your seat push the control forward or rearward up or down front of the co...

Page 10: ...to warm the seat to a lower temperature Press HI to warm the seat to a higher temperature To turn this feature off return the switch to its center position Lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat to release the seatback then move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback in place Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback and the seatback wi...

Page 11: ...use it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you couldgo into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then...

Page 12: ...Head Restraints I 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 1 5 ...

Page 13: ...ture it allows you to have access to the trunk from 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 its original position push it back up and make sure it latches 1 6 ...

Page 14: ...icle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might notbe if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properlytoo It is extremel langerous 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 allo...

Page 15: ...ashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them 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 W...

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

Page 18: ...unbuckle a safety belt 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 or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense 1 11 ...

Page 19: ...d drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone home why should I wear safety belts 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 safety belts and children And there are diff...

Page 20: ...s 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 on page 1 29 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 the belt as y...

Page 21: ...nder 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 restrainingforces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 1 14 ...

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 You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release lever to make sure it has ...

Page 23: ...der belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 3u cal Je seriol urt your I del is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 16 ...

Page 24: ...ed in the wrong place likethis In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would bethere not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you A The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 17 ...

Page 25: ...toofar forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren tas strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver orspleen A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 18 ...

Page 26: ...s I I I I 1 A The belt is twisted across the body 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 1 19 ...

Page 27: ... 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 1 20 ...

Page 28: ...nt Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 7 72 The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the...

Page 29: ...t To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 29 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 1 22 ...

Page 30: ... in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let...

Page 31: ...ck If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 29 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 1 24 ...

Page 32: ...ld 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 a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor Youcar e seriouslyhurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which ...

Page 33: ...booster seats and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide available for each outside passenger in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and booster seats and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts He...

Page 34: ...back and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 1 27 ...

Page 35: ...sted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengerson page 1 23 Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder 1 28 ...

Page 36: ...posed 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 for you The extender will be just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t let...

Page 37: ...ich 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 buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety belts properly Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle s s...

Page 38: ... child issitting in a rear seatoutside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults on page 1 26 If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might wantto place the child in the center seat position the one that has only a lap belt Never do this Here two children are wearing the same belt The belt can t properly s...

Page 39: ...lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact...

Page 40: ...hoice 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 heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an appropr...

Page 41: ...t are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints which are purchasedby the vehicle s owner areavailablein four basic types Selectionof a particularrestraint shouldtake into considerationnot only thechild s weight height and age butalso whether or not the restraint will be compatiblewith the motor vehicle in which it will be used For most basic types of child restraint...

Page 42: ... so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints The body structureof a young child is quite unlike thatof an adult or older child for whom the safety belts are designed A young child s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain low o...

Page 43: ... or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint 1 36 ...

Page 44: ...ces such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and some high back booster seats have a five point harness A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window 1 37 ...

Page 45: ...s and a crotch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it ...

Page 46: ...back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in arear seat Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure peopie in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Top Strap Some child restraints have ...

Page 47: ...chor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer s instructions say Top Strap Anchor Location Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installedfor the rear seating positions...

Page 48: ...rs A in all three rear seating positions In order to use the system you need either a forward facing 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 3 To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system each seating position with the LATCH system will have a dot on t...

Page 49: ...le anchor B LATCHsystem attachment points C Top strap Vehicle anchor B LATCHsystem attachment points With this system use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle s safety belts to secure a child restraint 1 43 ...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...ructionsthat 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 instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 3 Buckle the belt Make sur...

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Page 53: ... equipped with the latch system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 7 41 You ll be using the lap belt Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child restraint when and as the instructions say See Top Strap on page 7 39if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling i...

Page 54: ...I f you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push the child restraint as you tighten the belt 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 It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right F...

Page 55: ...straint instructions will show you how 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 Top Strap on page 1 39if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructionsthat came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Because your...

Page 56: ...traint You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 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 1 49 ...

Page 57: ...regulations Here are the most importantthings to know about the air bag systems You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your 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 Frontal ...

Page 58: ...air bag for that person Both frontal and side impact air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close toan inflating air bag as you would be if you were leaning forward it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keep you in position for air bag inflation before and during a crash Always wear your safety belt even with frontal airbags The driver should sit ...

Page 59: ...g children and infants need the protectionthat a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properlyin your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Older Children or Infants and Young Children There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol I 1 The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells y...

Page 60: ...Where Are the Air Bags The driver s frontal air bag is in themiddle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 53 ...

Page 61: ...an inflating air bag mustbe kept clear Don t put anything betweenan occupant and an air bag and don t attachor put anything onthe steering wheel hub or on ornear any other air bag covering Don t letseat covers block the inflation path of a side impact air bag If your vehicle has one the driver s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door 1 54 ...

Page 62: ...nflate if the crash severity is above the system s designed threshold level The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design A driver s side impact air bag is not designed to inflate in frontal or near frontal impacts rollovers or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the ...

Page 63: ...g Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions for the driver s and right front passenger s frontal air bags and only in moderate to severe side collisions for vehicles with a driver s side impact air bag What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates After the air bag inflates it quickly de...

Page 64: ...ystem will include air bag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehiclecovers the need to replace other parts e e Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the frontal air bag system The module records information about the readiness o f the system when the system commands air bag inflation and driver s safety belt u...

Page 65: ...e Service Publications Ordering lnformation on page 7 9 For UP to 10 seconds aftel rhe ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the per...

Page 66: ...or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash To help make sure your restraint systems are working prope...

Page 67: ...amage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system wasn t being used at the time of the collision If an air bag inflates you ll need to replace air bag system parts See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section 1 60 ...

Page 68: ...g Your Engine 2 19 Engine Coolant Heater 2 20 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 21 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 11 Parking Brake 2 24 Shifting Into Park PI 2 25 Shifting Out of Park P 2 26 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 28 Engine Exhaust 2 29 Running Your Engine While YouAreParked 2 30 Mirrors 2 31 Manual Rearview Mirror 2 31 Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar 2 31 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 2 32 ...

Page 69: ...h t igniti 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 2 2 ...

Page 70: ...age your vehicle to get in So be sure you have spare keys If your vehicle is equipped with the Onstar system with an active subscription and you lock your keys inside the vehicle Onstar may be able to send a command to unlock your vehicle See OnStap System on page 2 34 for more information Remote Keyless Entry System Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Commun...

Page 71: ...ation Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2 4 qualified technician for service If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a Remote Keyless Entry System Operation Us...

Page 72: ...ck operating modes are independent of each other Programmable Modes Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes Mode 1 No Verification Mode 2 Horn Chirp only Mode 3 Headlamps Flash only Mode 4 Horn Chirp andHeadlamps Flash Beforeyour vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmedto Mode 3 The modeto which your vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the ...

Page 73: ...ck switch on the door or on the remote keyless entry transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation earlier in this section for more details The doors do not lock when the lock switch is pressed but instead three chimes are heard These chimes indicatethat the delayed lockingfunction has been activated You have three actions possible once delayed locking is activated Cancel the delayed locki...

Page 74: ...This feature provides interior lighting when a remote keyless entry door unlock command is received and executed by your vehicle Your ignition must be off for the illumination on remote activation feature to work The interior lamps will light until either the ignition is turned to RUN or until a period of 40 seconds has elapsed If a door is opened during this period the timed lighting will be canc...

Page 75: ...sert a flat object like a thin coin into the slot on the back of the transmitter Gently pry apart the front and back 2 Remove the old battery do not use a metal object to do this Replace it with the new one Use type CR2032 or an equivalent Make sure the positive side of the battery is facing down 3 Snap the top and bottom together making sure the halves are together tightly so water won t get in 4...

Page 76: ...om heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leaveit 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 door key or remote keyless entry transmitter From the inside use the manual or power door locks To manually un...

Page 77: ...odes Your vehicle can be programmedto one of the following modes Mode 1 No automatic door lock or unlock Mode 2 Automatic all door lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK P no automatic door unlock Mode 3 Automatic all door lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK P Automatic all door unlock when the transaxle is shifted into PARK P Mode 4 Automatic all door lock when the transaxle is...

Page 78: ...the door lock switch is released the vehicle will remain in the most recent operating mode Disconnecting the vehicle s battery for up to a year will not change the last programmed mode of the programmable automatic power door locks Lockout Protection This feature helps to prevent a driver from locking the keys inside of the vehicle by disabling the power door locks when the following occurs A door...

Page 79: ...eating 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 If you have air outlets onor under the See Engine Exhaust in the Index To unlock the trunk from the outside insertthe door key and turn it You can also press the trunk symbol on your remote keyless entry t...

Page 80: ... handle 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 Notice The emergency trunk release handle is not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchorpoint when securing itemsin the trunk Improper use of the emergency trunk release handl...

Page 81: ... 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 2 14 ...

Page 82: ...o raise the window press and hold the front of the switch Window Lock Out The driver s window controls also include a lock out switch Press LOCK to stop front and rear passengers from using their window switches The driver can still control all the windows with the lock on Press the other side of the LOCK switch for normal window operation Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the sun v...

Page 83: ... won t go to the engine If someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time the vehicle will not start This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match The ignition key must beclean and drybeforeit s inserted in the ignitionor the enginemay not start If the engine does not start and the SECURITY...

Page 84: ... new key made If you re ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off Your PASS Key II system however is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS Key II system If you lose or damage a PASS Key II ignition key see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key II to have a new ke...

Page 85: ... new brake linings aren t yet brokenin Hard stops with new linings can mean prematurewear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Ignition Positions With the ignition key in the ignition you can turn the key to five different positions A ACCESSORY This p...

Page 86: ... can use RUN to display some of your warning and indicator lights E START This position starts your engine Retained Accessory Power RAP With Retained Accessory Power RAP your power windows audio system and sunroof if equipped will continue to work for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF and before any of the doors are opened Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P...

Page 87: ...s time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds to clear the extra gasoline from the engine After waiting about 15 seconds repeat the normal starting procedure Notice Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in yourvehicle 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 you...

Page 88: ...olt 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 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 onthe outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some o...

Page 89: ...rake firmlyset Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine 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 Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic t...

Page 90: ... engine is racing Notice Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting into a drive gear with the engine racingisn t covered by your warranty AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than 35mph 55 km h push your Going about35 mph 55 km h or more push the You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power Notices If your ve...

Page 91: ...ition 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 l the transaxle won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough Notice If your front wheels won t turn don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object ...

Page 92: ...ully inPARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine 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 br...

Page 93: ...ock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into PARK P properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how se...

Page 94: ...is in OFF or in LOCK The shift lockreleasesystem is always functionalexcept in the caseof a dead or low voltage lessthan 9 V battery If your vehicle has a dead battery or a battery with low voltage there are two override access slots that will allow you to override the shift lock release system The first access slot is located underneath the steering column below the lock cylinder To use this slot...

Page 95: ...rt a key or tool into the access slot press in and hold the override mechanism release button 3 Move the shift lever into the desired gear position 4 Put the override access slot cap back on Parking Over Things That Burn Things rurn cou touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Don t park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn 2 28 ...

Page 96: ...le gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision different CAUTION Continued Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle Drive it only with all the windows down to Have your vehicle fixed immedi...

Page 97: ...nning Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving in the Index It can be dangerous to get outof your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmlyset 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 yo...

Page 98: ...ocated 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 return the lever to its original position There are two lamps located on the bottom of the mirror Each lamp is turned on and off by pressing the button next to the lamp There are also three Onstar butto...

Page 99: ...n swab 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 pressing the far left button located on the lower part of the mirror for up to three seconds When turned on this mirror functions exactly like the automatic dimming rearview mirror described pre...

Page 100: ...to move the mirrors in the desired direction Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before chan...

Page 101: ...n your vehicle s glove box literature For more information visit www onstar com contact Onstar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or press the blue Onstar button to speak to an Onstar 24 hours a day 7 days a week Onstar Services Onstar provides a number of service plans Some of the services currently provided by Onstar are e Automatic Notificationof Air Bag Deployment Emergency Services Roadside Ass...

Page 102: ...n your vehicle s glove box or call OnStap at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 With Onstar Virtual Advisor YOU can listen to the news entertainment and informative topics such as traffic and weather reports You are able to listen and reply to your e mail through your uehicie s speakers A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of Onstar services and prepaid calling minut...

Page 103: ...e has a convenience net located on the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It can help keep them from falling over The net isn t for larger heavier loads Store those in the trunk as far forward as you can You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you re not using it To access the console storage area press the latch on the front of the console lid and...

Page 104: ...ose the sunroof from the vent position push and hold the rear of the switch until the sunroof glass closes OpenExpress Open To open the sunroof push the rear of the switch once The sunroof and sunshade will open by themselves This is the express open feature To close the sunroof push and hold the front of the switch until the sunroof motor stops The sunshade can only be closed by hand The switch w...

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Page 106: ...er 3 29 Tachometer 3 30 Speedometer and Odometer 3 30 Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 30 Air Bag Readiness Light 3 31 Charging System Light 3 32 Brake System Warning Light 3 32 Warning Light 3 34 Low Traction Light 3 34 Tire Pressure Light 3 36 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 36 Oil Pressure Light 3 39 Low Oil Level Light 3 40 Security Light 3 41 Cruise Control Light 3 41 Door Trunk Ajar Warning Light 3...

Page 107: ...adio with Cassette 3 47 Radio with Cassette and CD 3 51 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 56 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 58 Understanding Radio Reception 3 59 Care of Your CDs 3 60 Care of Your CD Player 3 60 Backglass Antenna 3 60 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 59 3 2 ...

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Page 110: ...g Wheel Controls E Air Outlets F Side Window Defogger Outlet G HoodRelease H TiltWheelLever I Horn J Audio System K Ashtray L Climate Control M GloveBox N Instrument PanelFuse Block Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off 3 5 ...

Page 111: ...tive triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet I00 m behind your vehicle Horn Press the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle The lever that allows you to tilt the steerin...

Page 112: ...ill flash in I ihe direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it If the arrow flashes faster than normal as you signal a turn or a lane change a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal I...

Page 113: ... as you hold the lever toward you and the high beam indicator on the dash will come on Release the lever to return to normal operation Windshield Wipers To operate the windshield wipers turn the band located on the multifunction lever upward or downward WIPER Turn this band to control the windshieldwipers OFF Turn the band to OFF to turn off the windshield wipers LO Low Speed Turn the band away fr...

Page 114: ...oad your wipers A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunctionlever there is a paddle with the word PUSH on it To spray washer fluid on the windshield push the paddle The wipers will run for several sweeps and then either stop or return to your preset speed See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 ...

Page 115: ...angerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system if equipped begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See If you leave your cruise control on when you re not using cruise...

Page 116: ...The accelerate feature will only work after you set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET button Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control e Push in the SET button until you reach the lower speed you want then release it Q To slowdown in very small amounts push the SET button briefly Each time you do this you ll go about 1 mp...

Page 117: ...s Instrument Panel Lights Headlamps Pulling the control out all the way to the second position turns on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when you turn the ignition switch to OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY with the lamps on Daytime Running Lamps Automatic This control located to the left of the cluster on the instrume...

Page 118: ...utomatic headlamp feature when it s dark outside move theexterior lamp control to the parking lamp position Your parking lamps will remain illuminated and your headlamps will turn off The fog lamps will also be lit if they were on when you switched to the parking lamp position As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Delayed Headlamps Delayed headlamps il...

Page 119: ...er releasing the power door unlock switch a single chime will be heard if the delayed headlamp illumination function has been disabled two chimes will be heard if the feature has been enabled Disconnectingthe vehicle s battery for up to a year will not change the programmed operation for this feature To turn the fog lamps on press the fog lamps button located below the exterior lamps control on th...

Page 120: ... will turn off after about 40 seconds Entry includes a feature called theater dimming With theater dimming the lamps don t just turn off at the end of the delay time Instead they slowly dim after the delay time until they go out The delay time is canceled if you turn the ignition key to RUN or START so the lamps will dim right away When the ignition is on entry lighting is inactive which means the...

Page 121: ...til the ignition switch is turned to RUN You may enable or disable the perimeter lighting feature when the driver performs the following sequence with the engine not running and the doors closed 3 16 1 Turn the ignition toRUN 2 Close all the doors 3 Apply your brakes 4 Press and hold the power door lock switch While holding the door lock switch press and release the panic button on the remote keyl...

Page 122: ... passenger s side Open the cover to use the outlet Be sure to close the cover when the outlet is not in use Notice Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damageit or keep other things from working as they should This wouldn t be covered by your warranty Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment and never use anything that exceeds the amperage rating Certain power acce...

Page 123: ...ionon accessingthe connectionand electrical hookup please refer to your service manual To order a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 9 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The center front ashtray is located just below the instrument panel s comfort controls at the frontof the console behind the front compartment storage door To remove the ashtray open the storage doo...

Page 124: ...panel outlets and then directs most of the remaining air to the floor outlets Some air may be directed toward the windshield HTR Heater This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with some air directed to the outboard outlets for the side windows and some air directed to the windshield BLEND This mode directs half of the air to go to the floor outlets and half to the defroster and side...

Page 125: ...temperature levers all the way in the blue area If this setting is used for long periods of time the air in your vehicle may become too dry For normal cooling on hot days use VENT with the temperature levers in the blue area The system will bring in outside air and cool it On cool but sunny days the sun may warm your upper body but your lower body may not be warm enough Select BI LEV and set the t...

Page 126: ...off by pressing the button again Notice Don t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the insideof the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the defogger and the repairs would not be coveredby your warranty Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid ual Automatic Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating co...

Page 127: ...rease to the highest speed The system will not return to automatic until the temperature is raised In cold weather the system will start at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air into your vehicle until warmer air is available The system will start out blowing air at the floor but may change modes automatically as the vehicle warms up to maintain the chosen temperature setting The length of ...

Page 128: ...4 AIR FLOW This control has several setting to control the direction of airflow when the system is not in AUTO To access the various modes available continue to press the AIR FLOW up or down arrows until the desired mode listed below appears in the display WINDSHIELWFLOOR This setting directs some of the air to the floor outlets and some to the defroster and side window outlets The air conditionin...

Page 129: ...system will automatically enter the recirculation mode and the temperature will be at the full cold position for maximum cooling The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneathyour vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine This is normal Operating the climate control system in the RECIRC mode may cause fog...

Page 130: ...utlets The indicator light on the button will come on and WINDSHIELD will be seen on the display To defrost the windows quickly press the FRONT button set the temperature to 90 F 32 C select a high fan speed an turn the DUAL button off To warm passengers while keeping the window clear push the AIR FLOW button and WINDSHIELD FLOOR will appear on the display Select a fan speed The air conditioning c...

Page 131: ...on Tips 0 Clear away any ice snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle Use of non GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system Passenger CompartmentAir Filter The passenger compartmentair filter is located underneath your hood below the windshield wiper arm on the passenger s side below the ai...

Page 132: ... to center 5 Remove the three air inlet grille retainers 6 Remove the air inlet grille 7 Remove the passenger compartment air filter 8 Then replace the old air filter with the new one For the type of filter to use see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 5 96 9 Reinstall the air inlet grille 10 Reinstall the air inlet grille retainers 11 Reattach the hoodweatherstrip 12 Reconnect the winds...

Page 133: ...ages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when 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 warnin...

Page 134: ...glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically United States Uplevel with Driver Information Center version and optional ABS shown Canada and Base Level similar 3 29 ...

Page 135: ...lls how far you have driven since you last reset it To set it to zero press the button on the right side of the instrument panel cluster The trip select reset button will go back and forth between the odometer and the trip odometer if the button is pressed and released within 1 5 seconds If the button is pressed and held for longer than 1 5 seconds while in the trip odometer mode it will be reset ...

Page 136: ...n you start your vehicle and it will flash for a few seconds Then the light should go out This means the system is ready 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 airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it meansthe airbag system may ...

Page 137: ...drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have ...

Page 138: ...d carefully have thevehicle towed for service Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 1 ANTI LOCK United States Canada If your vehicle has anti lock brakes this warning light will come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the anti lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you ve started your engine turn the ignition off Or if the light comes on and sta...

Page 139: ...tem will turn off and the warning light will come on If the traction control system is affected by an 0 With Full Range Traction Control if there is a base brake problem the system will turn off and the light will come on If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service Low Traction Light LOW T...

Page 140: ...icle and turn off the engine as soon as possible See Engine Overheating on page5 27 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage You have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine is too hot k TEMP This reading means the same thing as the warning light It means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under no...

Page 141: ...system See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 59 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light 7 1 with a computerwhich Your vehicle is equipped monitors operation of the ISERVICE ENGINE fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics SecondGeneration andis intendedto assurethat emissionsare atacceptablelevels forthe life of the vehicle helpi...

Page 142: ...on control system on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required 0 Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accel...

Page 143: ... changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 5 Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed You may notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed ...

Page 144: ... stay on after you start your engine or come on when you are driving This indicates that oil is not going through your engine quickly enough to keep it lubricated The engine could be low on oil or could have some other oil problem Have it fixed right away The oil light could also come on in the following situations The light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition to show you that it is...

Page 145: ...5 If the light does not come on briefly have the low oil level sensor system repaired so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem The oil level monitoring system only checks 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 been turned off for...

Page 146: ...esistor pellet is damaged or missing the light will come on Cruise Control Light CRUISE I I The CRUISE light comes on whenever you set your cruise control See Cruise Control under Turn Signal Multifunction Lever on page3 7 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light LOW WASH The LOW WASH light will come on when your windshield washers are working and the fluid container is low The light will also come on brief...

Page 147: ...lems may not be obvious and may affect vehicle performance or durability Consult a qualified dealership for necessary repairs to maintain top vehicle performance The light will come on briefly when your ignition is turned on to show that it is working properly 112 8 FUEL United States Canada Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on When the indicator nears...

Page 148: ... than half of the tank s capacity to fill it The gage pointer may move while cornering braking or speeding up The gage may not indicate empty when the ignition is turned off Low Fuel Warning Light United States Canada If your fuel is low a circular light on your instrument panel cluster will come on and stay on and a chime will sound periodically until you add fuel It will also come on for a few s...

Page 149: ...the tachometer onthe instrument panelcluster The DICgives you important safety and maintenance facts When youturn the ignition on the entire center lights up for just a few seconds LIFERANGE 3800V6 Engine A V G m lii D PSI kPa INST MPG OIL k h L lOO km LIFERANGE SC BOOST 3800V6 Supercharged Engine Control Buttons 3 44 ...

Page 150: ...es with your driving conditions such as acceleration braking and the grade of the road being traveled The instantaneous fuel economy display cannot be reset OIL LIFE MONITOR This mode shows an estimate of the oil s remaining useful life When the oil life index is less than IO the CHANGE OIL SOON light will come on When you have the oil changed according to the maintenance schedule See Part A Sched...

Page 151: ... 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 acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Your vehicle has a feature called Retaine...

Page 152: ... until the display flashes If you press the button when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display will show your selection TUNE Press the up or the down arrow to choose radio stations SEEK Press the uporthe down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there To scan stations pr...

Page 153: ...AM FM to select AM FM1orFM2 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 the pushbutton Whenever youpress that numbered pushbutton the station you set will return and the tone you selected will be automatically selected for that pushbutton 6 Repeat the steps for each pushb...

Page 154: ...compact disc players 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 at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous to work Press this pushbutton to search for the previous selection on the tape 2 NEXT Your tape must have atleast ...

Page 155: ...move the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat If the hubs do not turn easily your tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly BROKEN TAPE The tape is broken Try a new tape WRAPPED The tape is wrapped Try a new tape CLEANPLAYR Clean...

Page 156: ... hold this button until the displayflashes Press this buttonwhen the ignition is off to display the time 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 arrow to choose radio stations A SEEK v Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there To scan press one ...

Page 157: ...ing you prefer 5 Press and hold oneof the six numbered pushbuttons The sound will mute When it returns release the pushbutton Whenever youpress that numbered pushbutton the station you set will return and the tone you selected will be automatically selected for that pushbutton 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone Bassnreble BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the kno...

Page 158: ... RECALL 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 at least three seconds of silence between eachselection for previous to work Press this pushbutton to search for the previous selection on the tape 2 NEXT Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for ...

Page 159: ...ur player is working properly BROKEN TAPE The tape is broken Try a new tape CLEAN PLAYR Clean Player If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possibleto prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care o f Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3 59 If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t b...

Page 160: ...ld this button until the display flashes AM FM Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing SOURCE Press this button to play a cassette tape or a CD when listening to the radio TAPE SIDE and an arrow will appear on the display If this button is pressed again the system will go to disc play CD PLAY will appear on the display SEEK v Press the up or the down arrow to go to the previo...

Page 161: ...FTLOCK system Read through all nine steps before starting the procedure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Write down anythree or four digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle Turn the ignition on Turn the radio off Press the 1 and 4 pushbuttonsat the same time Hold them down until shows on the display Next you will use the secret code number which you have written down P...

Page 162: ...u 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 Turn the ignition on 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press the 1 and 4 pushbuttonsat the same time Hold them down until SEC shows on the display 4 Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press MIN again to make the last two digits ag...

Page 163: ...The radio 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 button to listen to the radio SRCE Source Press this button to change to playing a cassette tape or compact disc when listening to the radio MUTE Press this button to silence the audio system Press i...

Page 164: ... as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player If you notice a reduction in sound quality try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player For best results use a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette t...

Page 165: ...ctor at the top center of the rear window needsto be properly attached to the post on the glass Notices Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp This may damage the rear defogger grid and affect your radio s ability to pick up stations clearly The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Because this antenn...

Page 166: ...Road Recovery 4 14 Passing 4 14 Loss of Control 4 15 Driving at Night 4 17 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 18 City Driving 4 21 Freeway Driving 4 22 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 23 Highway Hypnosis 4 23 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 24 Winter Driving 4 25 If YouAre Stuck in Sand Mud ice or Snow 4 30 Towing 4 31 Towing Your Vehicle 4 31 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 31 Loading Your Vehicle 4 32 T...

Page 167: ...r makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision with resulting injury Ask a passenger to help do things like this or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life Drunken Driving Death andinjury associatedwith drinkingand driving is a nationaltragedy It s the number one contributor to the highway ...

Page 168: ...drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 Ib 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce 120 ml glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 1 2 ounces 45 ml of a liquor l...

Page 169: ...red at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is 12times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is 25 time...

Page 170: ...ignate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle You havethree systems that make your vehicle go where you wantit to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems haveto do their work at the places where the tires meet the road Sometimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide That m...

Page 171: ... s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy accelerationfollowed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes will wear ...

Page 172: ... while this test is going on and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves or pulses a little This is normal Let s say the road is wet and you re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes and continue braking Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will sepa...

Page 173: ...teer and brake at the same time However if you don t have anti lock your first reaction to hit the brake pedal hard and hold it down may bethe wrong thing to do Your wheels can stop rolling Once they do the vehicle can t respond to your steering Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling That could be off the road into the very thing you were trying ...

Page 174: ...ditions allow you to safely use it again you may reengage the cruise control See Cruise Control under Turn SignaVMultifunction Leveron page 3 7 TRAC OFF This light should come on briefly when you start the engine If it stays on or comes on while you are driving there s a problem with your traction control system See Traction Control System TCS Warning Light on page 3 31 When this warning light is ...

Page 175: ...duces engine power and may also upshift the transaxle to limit wheel spin LOW TRAC This light will come on when your Traction Control System is limitingwheel spin See Low Traction Light on page 3 34 You may feel or hear the system working but this is normal If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disenga...

Page 176: ...ts stuck in sand mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required See Rocking Your Vehiclein If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page4 30 0 To turn the system on or off press the TRACTION button on the panel located directly behind your automatic transaxle shift lever When you turn the system off the Traction Control System warning light will come on and stay on If the Traction Control Syst...

Page 177: ...the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you cancontrol Suppose you resteeringthrough a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both controlsystems steeringand braking have to do their work where the tires meet the road Unlessyou havefour wheelanti lock brakes addingthe hard brakingcan demand too much of those places You can lose control The samething can...

Page 178: ... But sometimes you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes See Braking on page 4 6 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requi...

Page 179: ...ghtly 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 vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement You can turn the steering wheel up to one quarter turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead ...

Page 180: ...er your shoulder and check the blind spot Checkyourmirrors glance overyour shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane Remember that your right outside mirror is convex The vehicle you jus...

Page 181: ...hen water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is importantto slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking b...

Page 182: ... at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision For example if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night But if you re driv...

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Page 184: ... you can t try to slow down before you hit them It s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washertank filled with washer fluid Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signsof streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts F kes cancauseacci nts 1 m y WOI work as well in a quick sto...

Page 185: ...through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through 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 Flowing or r hing water createsstrong forces If you try to drive through flowing water ...

Page 186: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move c...

Page 187: ...r as often as necessary Try to blendsmoothly 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 your mirrors Then use your turn signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in you...

Page 188: ...d to the recommended pressure along your route Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system 0 Weather Forecasts What s the weather outlook 0 Maps Do youhave up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an...

Page 189: ...more enjoyable Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle These parts can work hard on mountain roads 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 even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill ...

Page 190: ...g wide or cut across the center o f the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane 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 You may see 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 app...

Page 191: ... 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 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lot less tra...

Page 192: ...on page 4 6 This system improves your vehicle s 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 brakes if you feel your vehicle begin to slide let up on the brakes a little Push the brake pedal down steadily to get the most traction you can Remember unle...

Page 193: ...mon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe 0 Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing orwrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep w...

Page 194: ...as 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 charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the win...

Page 195: ...nd forth you can destroy your transaxle See Rocking Your 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 clear the area around your front wheels If your vehicle has traction control you should turn the system off See Full Range Traction Control Syste...

Page 196: ...n as a dolly With the proper preparationand equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following 0 0 What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations How far will you tow Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow Do you have the proper towing equipment See your deal...

Page 197: ...ION 1 OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP I I JRE Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label is inside the trunk lid The label tells you the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight you ...

Page 198: ...ever exceedthe GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle If you do have a heavy load spread it out Don t carry more than 167 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 do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause y...

Page 199: ...it whenever you can Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to If youdon tuse the correc qui nent and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer Forexample if the trailer is too heavy the brakesmay 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 your warranty Pull ...

Page 200: ...ormationcan be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls 0 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 0 Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 km h and don t make starts at full throttle Thi...

Page 201: ...weight 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 carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 32 for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity A B If you re using a weight carryinghitch or a weight distributing hitch the ...

Page 202: ... into your vehicle See Engine Exhaust on page 2 30 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 so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufactu...

Page 203: ...t 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 very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns...

Page 204: ...rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer s 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your 5 Release the regular brakes PARK P yet wh...

Page 205: ... engine oil drive belt cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review this information before you start your trip Check periodicallyto see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operatin...

Page 206: ...le Fluid 5 22 Engine Coolant 5 24 Radiator Pressure Cap 5 27 Engine Overheating 5 27 Cooling System 5 30 Power Steering Fluid 5 38 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 39 Brakes 5 41 Battery 5 44 Jump Starting 5 45 Headlamp Aiming 5 50 Bulb Replacement 5 52 Halogen Bulbs 5 52 Headlamps 5 52 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 5 53 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 5 54 Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps 5 ...

Page 207: ...icle 5 80 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 83 Finish Damage 5 85 Underbody Maintenance 5 85 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 86 Vehicle Identification 5 88 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 88 Service Parts Identification Label 5 88 Add on Electrical Equipment 5 89 Headlamp Wiring 5 89 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5 89 Power Windows and Other Power Options 5 89 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5...

Page 208: ...ou 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 trained and supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks rts I 5 3 ...

Page 209: ...intenance Record on page 6 16 You A be injured and yourve le co J be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough aboutit Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If y...

Page 210: ...el and youhear heavy knocking your engine needs service If your vehicle has the 3800 Supercharged V6 engine VIN CodeI use only premium unleaded gasolinewith a postedoctaneof 91 or higher In an emergency you may be ableto use alower octane as low as 87 if heavy knocking does not occur Refill your tank with premium fuel as soonas possible Otherwise you might damage your engine If youare using 91 oct...

Page 211: ... 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 corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Some gasolines that ar...

Page 212: ...that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Turn your vehicle off to refuel The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the driver s side of your vehicle 5 7 ...

Page 213: ...ites it you could be badly burned Fuel can spray out on youif you open 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 and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill fuel Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on ...

Page 214: ...amage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index 4 a Po Ve Fuel Cor ainer Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense gasoline only into approved contai...

Page 215: ... clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshieldwasher and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine 5 10 ...

Page 216: ...w the instrument panel and to the left of the steering column 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the 3 Lift the hood secondary hood release by pushing it to the right Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly 5 11 ...

Page 217: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 engine you ll see 5 12 ...

Page 218: ... D UnderhoodFuseBlock E RadiatorPressureCap F EngineCoolantRecoveryTank G Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Below Generator H Electric Cooling Fan I Engine Oil Dipstick J Engine Oil Fill Cap K Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick L Brake Fluid Reservoir M EngineAir Cleaner Filter 5 13 ...

Page 219: ...When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 Superchargedengine you ll see 5 14 ...

Page 220: ...engine oil level right away For more information see Low Oil Level Light on page 3 40 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 handle is the yellow loop locate...

Page 221: ...ed area at the tip of the dipstick then you ll need to add at least one quart of oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For engine oil crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications on page 5 95 The engine oil fill cap is locatedtoward the front of the engine near the yellow loopedengine oil dipstick handle See Engine Compartment Overview on page5 12fo...

Page 222: ...oil you use 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 viscosity chart RECOMMENDED SAEVISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BESTFUELECONOMYANDCOLDSTARTING SELECT THE LOWEST SA...

Page 223: ...all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil GM Oil Life SystemTM Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change will be indicatedcan vary considerably For the oil life ...

Page 224: ...ormation Center the system may be reset by pressing the DIC RESET button for five seconds while viewing the oil life display on the DIC See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 44 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...

Page 225: ...wo to three hours after running 4 If yo IkmI1ove the supe larger oi while the engine is hot pressure may cause hot oil to blow out of the oil fill hole You may be burned Do not remove the plug until the engine cools 1 Clean the area around the oil fill plug before removing it 2 Removethe oil fill plug 3 The oil level is correct when it just reaches the bottom of the threads of the inspection hole ...

Page 226: ... determine when to replace the air filter See Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6 4 Operating the engine with the air cleanedfilter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air...

Page 227: ...ership service department 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 littlefluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine or exhaust system parts starting a fire Too littlefluid could cause the transaxle to overheat Be sure to get an accurat...

Page 228: ...d the rear of the engine See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location 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 in all the way How to Add Fluid Ref...

Page 229: ...hichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extendedlife coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating or if you need to add coolant to your radiator see Engine Overheating on page 5 27 A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling...

Page 230: ...e wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you wouldn tget the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL 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 free...

Page 231: ...calding 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 You ca u1 burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engi...

Page 232: ...g Light on page 3 35 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 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 tempe...

Page 233: ...ine is overheated the liquids init can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged...

Page 234: ... off the road shift to PARK P or NEUTRAL N and let the engine idle 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues and you have not stopped pull over stop and park y...

Page 235: ...ud 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 The vehicle should be parked on a level surface When the engine is cold the coolant level should be at or above the COLD mark on the coolant recoverytank 5 30 ...

Page 236: ...re running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they aren t your vehicle needs service Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index for information on driving to a safe place inan emergency Notice When adding coolant it is important that you use onlyDEX COOL silicate ...

Page 237: ...ehicle 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 DEX COOL coolant Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other...

Page 238: ...e and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn thecap whenthe cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure capto cool if youever have to turnthe pressure cap How to Add Coolant to the Radiator Notice Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure Failure to follow this procedure...

Page 239: ...r 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 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 Don t spill coolant on a hot engine 5 34 ...

Page 240: ...ith cap attached counterclockwise and remove it 3 3 3 4 If you have the supercharged engine remove the nut in the center of the cover shield Lift the engine cover shield at the front slide the catch tab out of the engine bracket and remove the cover shield Put the oil fill tube with cap attached in the valve cover oil fill hole until you re ready to replace the cover shield 5 35 ...

Page 241: ...e 3800 Series IIV6 engine cover shield and the compartment 8 1 Remove the oil fill tube with cap attached from the valve cover 8 2 Insert the catch tab on the cover shield under the bracket on the engine 8 3 Place the hole in the cover shield over the hole in the valve cover Install oil fill tube and cap by twisting clockwise 8 4 If you have the supercharged engine install the nut in the center of...

Page 242: ...tank but 11 12 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 may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 5 37 ...

Page 243: ...r at the COLD mark when the engine is cold The power steering fluid reservoir is located on the passenger s side of the vehicle at the back of the engine compartment and can be identified by the above graphic on the cap When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check powersteeringfluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise A fluid l...

Page 244: ...nts on page 6 15 Always use the proper fluid Failureto use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against fr...

Page 245: ...ze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid 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 completely full Don t use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint 5...

Page 246: ...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 workat all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work...

Page 247: ...rvoir With the wrong kind of fluid in YUUI brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even workat all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice e e Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just afew drops of mineral based oil suchas engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be rep...

Page 248: ...pair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque specifications Brake linings should...

Page 249: ...e that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco battery See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12for battery location Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling If your battery has a very low charg...

Page 250: ...ve 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 it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on bo...

Page 251: ...should always use the remote positive terminal instead of the positive terminal on your battery An electric fan can start up even Jen the engine is not running and can injureyou Keep hands clothing and toolsaway from any underhood electricfan Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more l...

Page 252: ...maged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive or to a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And don...

Page 253: ...e remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine partsthat move Theelectrical connection is just as good there and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 8 Now connect the negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote...

Page 254: ...inePartor Remote 9 Good Battery or Remote Positive and Remote C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the Negative Terminal Negative Terminals vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the ...

Page 255: ...described in the following procedure Notice To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly read all the instructions before beginning Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts To check the aim the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows e e e e The headlamps must be off for one hour prior to aiming and must remainoff during this procedure The vehicle must hav...

Page 256: ... indicator is on the outboard side of the headlamp cover B Passenger s Side Headlamp Shown A Horizontal AimAdjustmentScrew B Horizontal Block Index Plate C Vertical Aiming Level Start with the horizontal aim The adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 Torx socket Once the horizontal aim is adjusted then adjust the vertical aim 1 Turn the horizontal aiming screw until the indicator 2 Turn the ve...

Page 257: ...pressL red 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 the headlamp retainers A to release the 3 Disconnectthe electrical connector 6 from the 4 Slide the headlamp assembly out of the slots assembly locator tabs headlamp assembly 5 52 ...

Page 258: ...e bulb socket into the headlamp assembly Reverse all steps to reassemble the headlamp assembly then check the lamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 1 Remove the headlamp assembly Refer to the 2 Remove the rubber bulb access cover 3 Twist the sidemarker lamp socket located on the outboard side of the headlamp assembly counterclockwise and pull it from the headlamp assembly from the socket remov...

Page 259: ...pen 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 clockwise to counterclockwise reinstall 5 54 ...

Page 260: ...et 4 Pull the taillamp housing B away from the body of the vehicle 5 Squeeze the tab on the socket and turn the socket counterclockwise 6 Pull out the socket 7 Pull the old bulb out of the socket There are two bulbs on each taillamp 8 Push in a newbulb 9 Reverse these steps to reinstall the lamp assembly 1 Openthetrunk 2 If your vehicle is equipped with a convenience net remove it 5 55 ...

Page 261: ... Twist and or push the lamp socket into the trunk 8 Reverse Steps 2 and 3 to reinstall the lamp socket socket lid covering covering Replacement Bulbs I Exterior Lamps I Bulb Number Back up Applique 1 1156 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 3155 Front Turn Signal and Parking 4157NAK I Lamps I Headlamps High Beam I 9005 I Headlamps Low Beam I9006 Taillamps and Stoplamps Turn 3057 I Signal I Taillamp...

Page 262: ...more accessiblefor removaVreplacement while in this position 3 Pull the windshield wiper arm 3 to 4 inches 7 5 to 10 cm away from the windshield 4 While holding the wiper arm away from the glass push the release clip from under the windshield wiper arm connecting point and slide the blade assembly down toward the glass to remove it from the wiper arm arm until you hear the release clip click into ...

Page 263: ...ent could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold CAUTION Continued Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your ti...

Page 264: ...ve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out 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 of one tire The system learns the pressure at each tire throughout the operating speed range of your vehicle The system normally takes between 45 and 90 minutes of driving to learn the tire pressures ...

Page 265: ...system You ll also need to reset the system whenever you buy new tires and whenever the vehicle s battery has been disconnected To reset calibrate the system 1 Turn the ignition toRUN 2 Locate the red RESET button inside ofyour instrument panel fuse block The fuse block is located under the cover labeled FUSES which is at the end of the instrument panel on the passenger sside of the vehicle The RE...

Page 266: ...d adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Reset the Tire Inflation Monitor System See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 59 Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 95 When rotatingyour tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Rust or dirt on a ...

Page 267: ... of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Informationlabel 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 give ...

Page 268: ...e 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 are molded on ...

Page 269: ...the tire s resistanceto the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires ...

Page 270: ...acethem 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 Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheelnuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could...

Page 271: ...or 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 remove the device if it s contacting your vehicle and don t spin yourwheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the front tires Notice If your vehicle has a tire size other than P225 60R16 size tires use...

Page 272: ...ehicle under control by steering the way you wantthe vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on yo...

Page 273: ...to use the jack and change a tire The equipment you ll need is in the trunk 1 Turnthecenternuton the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it Then lift and remove the cover See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 79for more information about the compact spare tire 5 68 ...

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Page 275: ...Center Caps To remove a center cap use the wrench to pry gently at the notch Don t use atool that is narrower than the wrench to pry at this notch Then pry off the cap Removing the Wheel Covers If your vehicle is equipped with wheel covers be sureto use a wheel wrench to begin the process of loosening the plastic wheel nut caps ...

Page 276: ... it comes off Be careful the edge may be sharp Don t try to remove the cover with your bare hands Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts 2 Turn the jack handle clockwiseto raise the jack Don t remove them yet lift head 5 71 ...

Page 277: ...the rear edge of the front wheel opening B or just behind the two bolts A as shown C For jacking at the vehicle s rear location putthe jack lift head B about 5 inches 13 cm from the front edge of the rear wheel opening C or just behind the off set A as shown 4 Put the compact spare tire near you 5 72 ...

Page 278: ...ack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicledamage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 5 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the compact spare tire to fit under the vehicle 6 Remove all wheel nuts and take ...

Page 279: ...se an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from CAUTION Continued the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brushlater if you need to to get all the rust or dirtoff Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might comeloose Your wheel could fall off cau...

Page 280: ...Put the wheel nuts back on withthe rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 10 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 75 ...

Page 281: ...ifications in the Index for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten thewheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications in the index for thewheel nut torque specification 12 Don t try to put the wheel cover on your comp...

Page 282: ... compact tire on your vehicle you ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk Use the following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk When storing a full size tire use the extension with the protector guide located in the foam holder to help avoid wheel surface damage To store a full size tire place the tire valve stem facing down and then remove the protector guideand attach the retaine...

Page 283: ...e 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 79 See the storage instructions label to return your compact spare to your trunk properly Be sure to calibrate your low tire pressure system after you replace your compact spare tire with a full sized one See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 59 I ...

Page 284: ...ssure Monitor System on page 5 59 The system may not work correctly when the compact spare is installed on the vehicle Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Notice When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compa...

Page 285: ...ne Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner 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 saysyou can In many uses these will damage your vehicle e Alcohol a Laundry Soap e Bleach 0 Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt ...

Page 286: ...eaned the section use a sponge to remove any excess cleaner Wipe cleaned area with a clean water dampened towel or cloth Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry n leaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water 2 If ...

Page 287: ...ther should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into the finish it can harm the leather Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Glass Surfaces Glass sh...

Page 288: ...often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely You can get GM approved cleaning productsfrom your dealer See GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 5 86 Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that c...

Page 289: ...emove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax sap or other material may be on...

Page 290: ...y repair shop applies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or replacedto restore corrosion protection Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protectionwhile maintaining the warranty Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense Minor chi...

Page 291: ...no defect in the paint job causes this GM will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever occurs first GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials White Sidewall Tire Removes ...

Page 292: ...ion Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one easy step no wipina necessarv Description Wash Wax Concentrate Spot Lifter Odor Eliminator Dpearance Materials Int d Usage Medium foaming shampoo Cleans and lightly waxes Biodegradableand phosphate free Quickly and easily removes spots and stains from carpets vinyl and cloth u...

Page 293: ... Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identifyyour engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the inside of the trunk lid It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is yourVIN the model desig...

Page 294: ...ponents from working as they should Power Windows and Other Power Options Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 58 iri The headlamp wiring is protected 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...

Page 295: ...e silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of 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 expose the fuses A B C D E F G H J I i Circuit IUsage I Breakers I TIRE RESET ITire Inflatio...

Page 296: ...t in Run Unlock and Start Cluster Powertrain Control Module Body Control Module Not Used INADV POWER I DOOR LOCKS 1 TRAPALERT TAIL L A M P S I LIC LAMPS CIGAR LTR ONSTAR IFRT PARK LPS 1POWER DROP CRANK SIGNAL BCM CLUSTER Usage Not Used Not Used Interior Lamps Door Locks Trap AlertTM Taillamps License Lamps Radio Not Used Cruise Control Not Used Instrument Panel Cluster Cigarette Lighter Auxiliary ...

Page 297: ...ated Seat I Blank INot Used BCM ACC 1Ignition Signal Hot in ACC and Run Bodv Control Module Blank INot Used LOW BLOWER ILow Blower Fuses Usage ABS Anti Lock Brakes TURN SIGNALS CORNLPS Turn Signals Cornering Lamps r RFA Conditioning Head RemoteKeyless RADIO HVAC Radio HeatingVentilation Air CLUSTER Entrv Cluster HIGHBLOWER High Blower a RH HEATED Passenger s Heated Seat SEAT STRG WHL Audio Steerin...

Page 298: ...ti Lock Brake System Turn Signals Cluster Air Bag Daytime Running Lamps Module Cooling Fan Retained Accessory Power Keyless Entry Data Link Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning 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 Ventilation Air Conditioning ...

Page 299: ...odule 23 Electronic lunition 25 Cooling Fan 24 A C Compressor Clutch Fuses Usage Fuel Injector Oxygen Sensor Enuine Emissions 31 32 Fog Lamps Headlamp Right 33 Fuel PumD 35 Parking Lamps 34 Rear Compartment Release 36 37 Headlamp Left Not Used 38 39 Not Used Not Used I 40 INot Used I 41 42 Not Used Not Used 43 Not Used SYMBOL A C Compressor Clutch Diode 5 94 ...

Page 300: ...Specifications Automatic Transaxle PanRemovalandReplacement All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 15 Engine Specifications 5 95 ...

Page 301: ...tmentAir Filter Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs 3800 V6 Engine 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine Wiper Blade Type Length Number A I61 4C 10406026 Type PF47 Type 41 1 01 Gap 0 060 inches 15 2 mm Type 41 1 01 Gap 0 060 inches 1 52 mm Shepherd s Hook 22 0 inches 56 0 cm I ACDelco part number 5 96 ...

Page 302: ...erChecksand Services 6 9 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Twice a Year 6 10 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 13 ExhaustSystem Inspection 6 13 Fuel System Inspection 6 13 Throttle System Inspection 6 14 Brake System Inspection 6 14 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 15 Part E Maintenance Record 6 16 Part C ...

Page 303: ...commended 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 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 ins...

Page 304: ... you want to get the service information see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 9 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 cent...

Page 305: ...nance services you should have done and when you should schedule them When you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trainedand supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts 6 4 The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replacedand all necessary repairs done befo...

Page 306: ... oil change will be indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly you must reset the system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE OIL SOON light will come on Change your oil as soon as possible within the next two times you stop for fuel It is possible that ...

Page 307: ... require replacement more often c1 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 60 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 0 Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission U For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add the proper supercharger oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Part D Recommended F...

Page 308: ...percharger oil level and add the proper supercharger oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 15 An Emission Control Service See footnote f 0 Rotate tires See Tire lnspection and Rotation on page 5 60for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote U Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission C...

Page 309: ...otation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 100 000 Miles 166 000 km 0 Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control 0 Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service 0 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 Service temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or hi...

Page 310: ...ck the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See EngineOil on page 5 15 for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 24 for further details Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid o...

Page 311: ...cle on page 5 83 Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page6 15 Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transa...

Page 312: ...in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service i When you are doing this check the venlcle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below I I 1 2 3 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 2 24 if...

Page 313: ...r brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake 0 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 To checkthePAR...

Page 314: ...aks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if nec sssary 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 floor...

Page 315: ...cruise control cables Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines ana hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Inspect other brake parts including calipers parking brake etc Check parking brake adjustment You may need to haveyourbrakes inspected more often if your driving habits or condit...

Page 316: ...Solventequivalent GMPower Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 1052884 in Canada Power System 993294 or equivalent Usage Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Supercharger Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor andRelease Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning FluWLubricant DEXRON Ill Automatic Transmission Fluid Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GMPart No U S 12346241 in ...

Page 317: ... performed record the date odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional informationfrom Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record 6 16 ...

Page 318: ...Maintenance Record cont d 6 17 ...

Page 319: ...Maintenance Record cont d 6 18 ...

Page 320: ...s 7 3 Customer Assistance Offices 7 3 GM Mobility ProgramforPersons with Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 5 Courtesy Transportation 7 6 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 8 Reporting Safety Defects to theCanadian Government 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 9 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 9 7 1 ...

Page 321: ...ustomer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following informationavailable to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle IdentificationNumber This isavailablefrom the vehicle registrationor title or the plate at the top left of ...

Page 322: ...siness Bureaus Inc 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington VA 22203 1804 Telephone 1 800 955 51 00 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to changeeligibility limitations and or discontinue its participationin this program Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY U...

Page 323: ...anada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French 163 005 All Overseas Locations Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit Mexico Central America and Caribbean Islands Countries Except Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands General Motors de Mexico S de R L de C V Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Refo...

Page 324: ...de 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 warranty whichever occurs first Our commitment to Buick owners has always included superior service through our network of Buick dealers Buick Premium Roadside Assistance provides an extra measure of convenience and security...

Page 325: ...ency or type of occurrence While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service it is added security while traveling for you and your family Remember we re only a phone call away Buick Roadside Assistance 1 800 252 1112 text telephone TTY users call 1 888 889 2438 Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessiblefrom anywhere...

Page 326: ... interruptionof your daily schedule This includes a one way shuttle ride to a destination up to 10 miles from the dealership Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs reimbursement up to 30 per day five days maximum may be available for the use of public transportation such a s taxi or bus In addition should your arrange transportation through ...

Page 327: ...for details General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify change or discontinue Courtesy Transportationat any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause inj...

Page 328: ...ommunication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc RETAIL SELL PRICE 120 00 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides informationon unit repair servic...

Page 329: ...ationsare available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 OO AM 6 OO PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA Mastercard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P 0 Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 Prices are sub...

Page 330: ...f Safety Belts 5 82 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 86 Cleaning the Inside ofYour Vehicle 5 80 AM 3 59 Anti Lock Brake SystemWarning Light 3 33 Cleaning theOutside ofYour Vehicle 5 83 AppearanceCare cont Finish Damage 5 85 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 86 Sheet Metal Damage 5 85 UnderbodyMaintenance 5 85 Weatherstrips 5 83 Ashtrays 3 18 Audio System s 3 46 AudioSystems Audio Steering Wheel Cont...

Page 331: ...s 5 56 Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps 5 55 Buying New Tires 5 62 C California Fuel 5 6 Canada 7 4 CanadianOwners ii CanadianRoadsideAssistance 7 6 Capacities and Specifications 5 95 CarbonMonoxide 4 25 4 34 2 29 Care of Safety Belts 5 82 Care ofYour Cassette Tape Player 3 59 CDPlayer 3 60 Cassette TapeMessages 3 50 3 54 Cassette Tape Player Service 6 9 CenterConsoleStorageArea 2 36 CenterHigh...

Page 332: ... AirFilter PassengerCompartment 3 26 Dual 3 19 OutletAdjustment 3 26 CompactDiscMessages 3 55 CompactSpare Tire 5 79 Control Buttons 3 44 Control of aVehicle 4 5 ConvenienceNet 2 36 Coolant EngineTemperatureGage 3 35 Heater Engine 2 20 EngineTemperatureWarning Light 3 35 Cooling System 5 30 Cornering Lamps 3 14 CourtesyLamps 3 15 Cruise Control 3 10 Cruise Control Light 3 41 Current andPastModelOr...

Page 333: ...4 2 Drunken 4 2 Freeway 4 22 Hill and MountainRoads 4 24 Driving cont In Rain and on WetRoads 4 18 Winter 4 25 Driving On Grades 4 39 Driving on Snow or Ice 4 26 Driving Through DeepStandingWater 4 20 Driving Through FlowingWater 4 20 Driving with a Trailer 4 37 Dual AutomaticClimateControlSystem 3 21 Dual Climate Control System 3 19 E Electrical System Add on Equipment 5 89 Fuses and Circuit Brea...

Page 334: ...pet 5 80 Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 20 Finding a Station 3 47 3 51 FinishCare 5 84 FinishDamage 5 85 Flash to Pass 3 8 Flat Tire 5 67 Flat Tire Changing 5 67 Fluid AutomaticTransaxle 5 22 Power Steering 5 38 Windshield Washer 5 39 Fog Lamps 3 14 Folding RearSeat 1 6 Footnotes 6 5 Fuel 5 5 Additives 5 6 California Fuel 5 6 Filling a Portable FuelContainer 5 9 Filling YourTank 5 7 Fuels in Foreign ...

Page 335: ... 5 10 Release 5 11 Horn 3 6 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank 5 32 How to Add Coolant totheRadiator 5 33 How to Add Fluid 5 23 How to Check 5 22 5 59 How to CheckandAdd Oil 5 20 How to CheckPowerSteering Fluid 5 39 How to Use This Manual ii How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly 1 12 Hydroplaning 4 20 If No Steam I s ComingFrom Your Engine 5 29 If SteamIsComingFrom Your Engine 5 28 Ifthe L...

Page 336: ... 2 3 L Lamps Exterior 3 12 Interior 3 15 Lap Belt 1 21 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 12 1 23 LATCHSystem Child Restraints 1 41 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCHSystem 1 43 LeavingYour Vehicle With the Engine Running 2 26 Anti Lock BrakeSystemWarning 3 33 BrakeSystemWarning 3 32 Leather 5 82 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 11 Light AirBagReadiness 3 31 ChangeEngine Oil 3 40 ChargingSystem 3 32 Cruise ...

Page 337: ... cont Exhaust System Inspection 6 13 Fuel System Inspection 6 13 How This Section is Organized 6 3 Introduction 6 2 MaintenanceRequirements 6 2 Part A ScheduledMaintenanceServices 6 4 Part B OwnerChecksandServices 6 9 Part C PeriodicMaintenanceInspections 6 13 Part D Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants 6 15 Part E MaintenanceRecord 6 16 ScheduledMaintenance 6 4 Steering SuspensionandFrontDriveAxle Th...

Page 338: ...ling Onstar Services Pressure Light 3 40 5 15 3 40 3 39 5 20 1 30 2 34 2 35 2 34 Onstar Virtual Advisor 2 35 Operation Tips 3 26 OtherWarningDevices 3 6 Outlet Adjustment 3 26 P Park P Park P Parking Shifting Into 2 25 Shifting Out of 2 26 Brake 2 24 Over Things That Burn 2 28 Parking Brakeand Automatic Transaxle Park P MechanismCheck 6 12 Parking on Hills 4 39 PartA ScheduledMaintenance Services ...

Page 339: ...ception 3 59 ReadingLamps 3 16 Rear Safety Belt ComfortGuides 1 26 RearSeat Outside PassengerPositions 1 23 RearSeat Passengers Safety Belts 1 23 Rear Window Defogger 3 21 3 25 RearviewMirror AutomaticDimming 2 32 RearviewMirror AutomaticDimmingwith Onstar 2 32 Rearview Mirror with Onstar 2 31 Rearview Mirrors 2 31 Reclining Seatbacks 1 3 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 31 Remote Keyless EntrySystem...

Page 340: ...esfor Children andSmallAdults 1 26 RearSeatPassengers 1 23 RightFrontPassenger Position 1 21 Safety Belts cont Safety Belt Extender 1 29 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 20 Safety Belts AreforEveryone 1 7 Safety Chains 4 37 Safety WarningsandSymbols III ScheduledMaintenance 6 4 Seats Head Restraints 1 5 Heated Seats 1 3 Manual 1 2 Reclining Seatbacks 1 3 Six WayPower Seats 1 2 Split Folding Rear...

Page 341: ...ring Tips 4 12 Steering WheelControls Audio 3 58 Storage Areas Center ConsoleStorageArea 2 36 Convenience Net 2 36 Glove Box 2 36 Storing theFlatTire and Tools 5 77 Storing theSpareTire and Tools 5 78 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice orSnow 4 30 Sun Visors 2 15 Sunroof 2 37 Tachometer 3 30 Taillamps TurnSignal and Stoplamps 5 55 TCS WarningLight 3 34 Theft Deterrent Radio 3 56 Theft Deterrent Systems 2 16 PA...

Page 342: ...portationOptions 7 7 TripOdometer 3 30 Trunk 2 12 Trunk Assist Handle 2 13 TrunkLock 2 12 TurnandLane ChangeSignals 3 7 TurnSignalsWhenTowing a Trailer 4 38 Traction TurnSignal MultifunctionLever 3 7 U Underbody FlushingService 6 12 Underhood Fuse Block 5 93 UnderstandingRadioReception 3 59 UniformTireQualityGrading 5 63 United States 7 4 Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss 3 ...

Page 343: ...nt andTireBalance 5 64 Replacement 5 65 When to AddEngine Oil 5 16 When to ChangeEngine Oil GM Oil Life SystemTM 5 18 When to Check 5 20 5 59 When to CheckandChange 5 22 When to CheckPower Steering Fluid 5 38 When YouAre Ready to LeaveAfter Parking on a Hill 4 39 Where to Put the Restraint 1 39 Why Safety Belts Work 1 8 Window Lock Out 2 15 Windows 2 14 Power 2 15 Windshield andWiper Blades 5 84 W...

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