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3. To make the lap belt longer, tilt the latch plate and

pull it along the belt.

To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown
until the belt is snug

4. Buckle, position and release the lap-shoulder belt

the same way as the other lap-shoulder belts. If
the belt isn’t long enough, see

Safety Belt Extender

on page 1-45.

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.

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Summary of Contents for 2003 Rendezvous

Page 1: ...and Indicators 3 33 Message Center 3 44 Driver Information Center DIC 3 53 Audio System s 3 65 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 32 Service and Appearance C...

Page 2: ...it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 10324218 B First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 06 07 02 All Rights Reserved Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of this m...

Page 3: ...CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what t...

Page 4: ...bels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols used on your vehicle are shown along with...

Page 5: ...These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle v...

Page 6: ...NOTES vi...

Page 7: ...46 Older Children 1 46 Infants and Young Children 1 48 Child Restraint Systems 1 52 Where to Put the Restraint 1 55 Top Strap 1 55 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 57 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for...

Page 8: ...eat is locked into place try to move the seat back and forth with your body Four Way Manual Driver Seat Use the lever located on the front left side of the seat to adjust the seat forward or rearward...

Page 9: ...n Adjust the seat and release the lever CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confus...

Page 10: ...up or down to adjust the rear portion of the cushion up or down Lift up or push down on the whole control to move the entire seat up or down To move the whole seat forward or rearward slide the contro...

Page 11: ...n the heater on Press the bottom of the switch to turn the heater off The heated seat switch will turn off when the ignition is turned to OFF and will resume operation when the ignition is turned to O...

Page 12: ...because it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt coul...

Page 13: ...front seat head restraints except they do not tilt forward or rearward Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation The rear seats in your vehicle have seat operating features to adjust fold remove and reinstall t...

Page 14: ...bench seats push forward on the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seatback Move the seatback to the desired position It is easier to raise or lower the seatback if you lean forward a...

Page 15: ...ver to fold the seatback forward 4 For base level split bench seats pull the lever at the base of the seat on the outboard side to release the rear latches from the floor pins and flip the seat forwar...

Page 16: ...bench seat Replacing the Split Bench Seat CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward...

Page 17: ...the sections of the bench seat in so that they face rearward because they won t latch that way The split bench seat sections have seat position labels located on the back of each section showing wher...

Page 18: ...chairs and seatbacks can be adjusted forward or rearward Adjusting the Captain s Chairs Second Row To adjust he second row captain s chairs use the adjustment bar located below the front of each seat...

Page 19: ...The seatbacks on the second row captain s chairs fold forward the same way After raising a seatback to an upright position push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked upright Removing the...

Page 20: ...ain s Chairs CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure i...

Page 21: ...ed and are not twisted Make sure that the seatback is in the folded forward position and that the safety belts are on the correct side of the chair Don t put the chairs in so that they face rearward b...

Page 22: ...seat can be removed and replaced or with the seatback folded it can lie flat with the convenience center Folding the Seatback CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden sto...

Page 23: ...sure all items are off the stowable seat 3 If the seatback is down put the seatback in its upright position before removing the seat See Folding the Seatback listed previously 4 From the front of the...

Page 24: ...wable seat has to go in before the rear convenience center See Rear Convenience Center on page 2 43 for more information The stowable seat has seat position labels located on the back of the seat show...

Page 25: ...check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are mor...

Page 26: ...uckle 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 u...

Page 27: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 21...

Page 28: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 22...

Page 29: ...de down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety...

Page 30: ...erly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child...

Page 31: ...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 is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 45 Make s...

Page 32: ...under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder across the chest These...

Page 33: ...red position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pushing the button down to make sur...

Page 34: ...loose It will not give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury T...

Page 35: ...n be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause se...

Page 36: ...red if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and...

Page 37: ...riously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much...

Page 38: ...across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can w...

Page 39: ...nt 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 p...

Page 40: ...e it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that...

Page 41: ...ulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If t...

Page 42: ...Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 45 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able...

Page 43: ...he second row has a shoulder belt height adjuster Move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you To move it down push down on the button and move the height adjuster to the desire...

Page 44: ...vehicle has a bench seat someone can sit in the center position When you sit in the center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor You also have a shoulder belt which has a...

Page 45: ...cation in the roof and pull it all the way down to the lap belt 2 Insert the metal knob on the shoulder belt into the keyhole on the lap belt buckle as shown Be sure to slide the shoulder belt part in...

Page 46: ...n until the belt is snug 4 Buckle position and release the lap shoulder belt the same way as the other lap shoulder belts If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 45 Make sure...

Page 47: ...guide available for each passenger position in the second row rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and booster seats and for smaller adults th...

Page 48: ...2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The guide must be on top of the belt 1 42...

Page 49: ...lder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and t...

Page 50: ...do the following 1 Remove the elastic cord from under the head restraint of the second row driver s side position 2 Attach the elastic cord to the comfort guide on the center passenger shoulder belt S...

Page 51: ...ack under the head restraint 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 e...

Page 52: ...r belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fat...

Page 53: ...very close to the child s face or neck A If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger po...

Page 54: ...ion 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...

Page 55: ...Instead they need to use a child restraint CAUTION 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...

Page 56: ...bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Q What are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restra...

Page 57: ...ak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing seat settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part...

Page 58: ...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...

Page 59: ...es 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...

Page 60: ...nd 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 shiel...

Page 61: ...far back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint ca...

Page 62: ...estraint will be placed If you have an adjustable head restraint route the top strap under it If you re using a top strap equipped child restraint in the second row center bench seat and need to tempo...

Page 63: ...Top Strap Anchor Location Captain s Chairs Second Row Outside Position Bench Seat 1 57...

Page 64: ...icle has the extended rear convenience center you need to remove a plastic plug and look under the convenience center to find the anchor bar for the center position bench seat If the vehicle has a thi...

Page 65: ...ow center position bench seat There is also a top strap anchor for third row passenger s side outside position Locate the anchor symbol on the flap of carpet behind the seat Lift up the carpet to acce...

Page 66: ...locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system each seating position with the LATCH system will have latches between the seatback and cushion In order to use the system you need either a...

Page 67: ...or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint See Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position in the Index for information on how to secure a child restraint in your vehicl...

Page 68: ...top strap according to the child restraint instructions 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top strap fr...

Page 69: ...hat 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 portio...

Page 70: ...ou re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different direc...

Page 71: ...tire for repair move the child restraint to a rear seat outboard position See Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position on page 1 62 for more on this including important safety infor...

Page 72: ...rd facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secu...

Page 73: ...restraint in the right front seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See Top Strap on page 1 55 if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint...

Page 74: ...t goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if y...

Page 75: ...ll move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems Your vehicle has air bags a frontal air...

Page 76: ...rontal air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to deploy only in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear or l...

Page 77: ...inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither th...

Page 78: ...Where Are the Air Bags The driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 72...

Page 79: ...driver s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door If your vehicle has one the right front passenger s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger s seatb...

Page 80: ...ehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level for the reduced deployment is about 12 to 18 mph 19 to 29 km h and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 1...

Page 81: ...an Air Bag Restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel In moderate to severe side collisions even bel...

Page 82: ...cle CAUTION When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehi...

Page 83: ...the air bag module in the steering wheel both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s air bag or both the air bag module and seatback for the driver s and right fr...

Page 84: ...n rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not ne...

Page 85: ...ring a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system safety belt or seat parts repair...

Page 86: ...NOTES 1 80...

Page 87: ...III Operation 2 17 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 18 New Vehicle Break In 2 18 Ignition Positions 2 19 Starting Your Engine 2 20 Engine Coolant Heater 2 21 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 22 Pa...

Page 88: ...a 2 39 Roof Rack System 2 40 Rear Storage Area 2 42 Convenience Net 2 43 Cargo Cover 2 43 Rear Convenience Center 2 43 Sunroof 2 46 Vehicle Personalization 2 47 Entering Programming Mode 2 47 Headlamp...

Page 89: ...ith the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Do not l...

Page 90: ...y new PASS Key III key must be programmed before it will start your vehicle See PASS Key III on page 2 16 for more information on programming your new key Notice Your vehicle has a number of features...

Page 91: ...may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice...

Page 92: ...age 2 47 If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center DIC see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 57 LOCK To lock all doors press LOCK The LOCK button on the remote keyless entry t...

Page 93: ...ry in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years You can tell the battery is weak if the KEY FOB BATTERY LOW message appears in the message center If you get this message the...

Page 94: ...rom heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from...

Page 95: ...or is open Instead three chimes will be heard to indicate that the delayed locking feature is in operation Five seconds after all doors are closed the doors will lock automatically If the ignition is...

Page 96: ...will be a lock Push the lever up to engage the safety lock 3 Close the door 4 Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other rear door lock The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened from inside the veh...

Page 97: ...e inside Then get out and close the door Liftgate CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can...

Page 98: ...te handle To open the liftgate the transaxle must be in PARK P and all of the doors must be unlocked To unlock the doors use the remote keyless entry transmitter or the power door locks If your vehicl...

Page 99: ...ith 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...

Page 100: ...n feature push the rear of the driver s window switch to the second position then release it The window will lower completely To stop the window while it is lowering press the front of the switch To r...

Page 101: ...e armed the doors will not unlock with the power door lock switch Once armed the alarm will go off if someone tries to enter the vehicle without the optional remote keyless entry transmitter or the ke...

Page 102: ...SS Key III Your PASS Key III system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Ope...

Page 103: ...to check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 90 If the engine still does not start with the other key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle does start the first key may be faulty Se...

Page 104: ...ing properly and must be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS Key III system at this time If you lose or damage a PASS Key III key see your dealer who can service PASS Key...

Page 105: ...dio and the windshield wipers while the engine is off This position will allow you to turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel Use ACCESSORY if you must have your vehicle in motion while...

Page 106: ...can damage your starter motor Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 2 If the engine doesn t start in 10 seconds push the accelerator pedal...

Page 107: ...g the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly...

Page 108: ...f the system This ensures that the system is operating properly If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake ap...

Page 109: ...t people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is racing Notice Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting into a drive gear with the engine running at high speed isn t covered...

Page 110: ...or you can damage your transaxle Use THIRD 3 or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D as much as possible Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine Notic...

Page 111: ...on the parking brake pedal with your left foot To release the tension on the parking brake cable you will need to apply about the same amount of pressure to the parking brake pedal as you did when yo...

Page 112: ...ning the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are pulling a trailer...

Page 113: ...he parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running...

Page 114: ...the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of Park P Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when...

Page 115: ...consciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was...

Page 116: ...age with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving in the Index CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P w...

Page 117: ...hift to REVERSE R The mirror s two outer buttons operate the lights on the bottom sides of the mirror One photocell on the front of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside Another photocell...

Page 118: ...vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Outside Heated Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature the outside rearview mirrors are heated when y...

Page 119: ...tions and Connections Plan All Safe and Sound Plan services Route Support RideAssist Information and Convenience Services Luxury and Leisure Plan All Directions and Connections Plan services Personal...

Page 120: ...tion is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the...

Page 121: ...tons 2 Position the end of your hand held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches 3 to 8 cm away from the HomeLink buttons while keeping the indicator light in view 3 Simultaneously press and hold both the de...

Page 122: ...1 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission This may not be long enough for HomeLink to...

Page 123: ...ingle HomeLink Button To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button Do not release the button 2 The indicat...

Page 124: ...ear seat armrests if it has a split folding rear seat If your vehicle has captain s chairs there are cupholders on the sides of the seats If your vehicle has a stowable seat there are cupholders in th...

Page 125: ...e storage is a purse storage area with two integrated convenience nets Front Armrest Storage Area Your vehicle has a front armrest storage compartment which contains a coinholder tray and two storage...

Page 126: ...ould cause you or other drivers to have a collision and of course damage your vehicle You may be able to carry something like this inside But never carry something longer or wider than the luggage car...

Page 127: ...ntainers must be loaded on the crossrails only Don t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle on page...

Page 128: ...otice Do not open the sunroof if the crossrails are not in the full rear position This could cause damage to the sunroof glass panel and or the crossrails When you are done using the crossrails you mu...

Page 129: ...ch and place the loops found on each corner of the cover over the four pegs in each corner of the rear if the vehicle When it is not in use fold up the cover and return it to the pouch Rear Convenienc...

Page 130: ...rear storage bin and remove it from the rear of the vehicle 6 Remove the two nuts inside the forward storage bin These nuts are located along the bottom of the center divider wall 7 Lift the forward s...

Page 131: ...ear Convenience Center on Vehicles with the Third Row Stowable Seat 1 Make sure that all items have been removed from the top and the inside of the rear convenience center 2 Lift the handle s on the t...

Page 132: ...sunroof the switch is located between the sun visors The sunroof switch will only work when the ignition is on or when the ignition is off and retained accessory power is active See Retained Accessor...

Page 133: ...u do not have the DIC the following features can be customized according to the options that your vehicle has Entering Programming Mode To program features your vehicle must be in the programming mode...

Page 134: ...do the following 1 Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode on page 2 47 2 Turn the exterior lamp control from the off position to the parking lamp position 3 Count the number of chimes...

Page 135: ...4 Automatic Door Locking with shift out of PARK P All Door Unlocking with shift into PARK P Shift out of PARK P with the ignition on and the driver s door closed all doors will lock automatically Shi...

Page 136: ...ion you want The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Delayed...

Page 137: ...our vehicle Remote Driver Unlock Control This feature allows you to customize the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter Programmable Modes Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the...

Page 138: ...nfirmation This feature allows you to customize the feedback received when locking or unlocking your vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter Programmable Modes Mode 1 Both Features Off Remot...

Page 139: ...m the next feature available on your vehicle 4 Press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter to change the current mode until you hear the number of chimes corresponding to the mode selection you...

Page 140: ...ill move to the position previously stored for the identified driver You will hear one beep To store an exit position for each driver do the following 1 Move the seat to the desired exit position 2 Ho...

Page 141: ...peedometer and Odometer 3 35 Tachometer 3 36 Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 37 Air Bag Readiness Light 3 37 Brake System Warning Light 3 38 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 39 Traction Control Sys...

Page 142: ...onalization 3 57 Audio System s 3 65 Setting the Time 3 65 Radio with CD 3 66 Radio with Cassette and CD 3 72 Radio with Six Disc CD 3 83 Rear Seat Entertainment System 3 97 Rear Seat Audio RSA 3 109...

Page 143: ...NOTES 3 3...

Page 144: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4...

Page 145: ...Up Display Switch and Driver Information Center DIC Controls J Hood Release K Ignition Switch L Climate Controls M Instrument Panel Switchbank N Front Armrest Storage O Ashtray Cigarette Lighter Acce...

Page 146: ...angles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the center of your steering wheel Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you...

Page 147: ...rn 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 relea...

Page 148: ...ycle turn the band to MIST Hold it there until the wipers start then let go The wipers will stop after one cycle If you want more cycles hold the band on MIST longer Delay For delayed wiping cycles yo...

Page 149: ...washer wiper switch is located in the instrument panel switchbank Push the wiper symbol on the top of the switch to turn on the intermittent wiper To turn off the wiper gently push the bottom of the s...

Page 150: ...heel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 10 When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may turn the cruise control back on Set...

Page 151: ...go to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Push the SET button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher...

Page 152: ...ch trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal or move the cruise switch to OFF Erasing...

Page 153: ...e your reduced intensity high beam headlamps come on in daylight when The ignition is on the exterior lamps control is in AUTO and the shift lever is not in PARK P When the DRL are on only your reduce...

Page 154: ...en you return to low beam the fog lamps will come back on Using your high beams in fog is not recommended Interior Lamps Your interior lamps control is located below the exterior lamps control Instrum...

Page 155: ...Entry Lighting If your vehicle has entry lighting the interior of your vehicle will illuminate for 25 seconds so you can see inside your vehicle before you enter To activate entry lighting do the foll...

Page 156: ...hting the interior lamps will come on for about 30 seconds whenever you remove the key from the ignition if The vehicle is in PARK P the key is out of the ignition the interior lamp control is in the...

Page 157: ...comes on automatically each time you open the doors if the interior lamp control is in the DOOR position There are two reading lamps located on the cargo lamp To turn either reading lamp on or off pre...

Page 158: ...HUD it can display the speedometer reading in English or metric The current radio station CD number and or track number or tape may also be displayed and will appear as an image focused out toward th...

Page 159: ...If you try to use it as such you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel When the HUD is on the speedo...

Page 160: ...d to adjust the HUD brightness again using the dimmer knob Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see When you first start the vehicle the display will show BUICK and the Buick logo f...

Page 161: ...are used to detect the distance to the object The URPA display is located inside the vehicle near the rear window It has three color coded lights used to provide distance and system information to th...

Page 162: ...cted at a REVERSE R speed of less than 3 mph 5 km h one of the following will occur Description English Metric amber light 5 ft 1 5 m amber amber lights 40 in 1 0 m amber amber red lights continuous c...

Page 163: ...the cover down to use an accessory power outlet When not in use always cover the accessory power outlets with the protective cap Notice When using an accessory power outlet maximum electrical load mu...

Page 164: ...th your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element Notice Don t pu...

Page 165: ...mes on The recirculation mode can be used with vent and bi level modes but it cannot be used with floor defog defrost or outside air modes Temperature Control Turn the center knob clockwise or counter...

Page 166: ...s most of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets with some air directed to the floor outlets In this mode the system will automatically turn off recirculation and run the air conditioni...

Page 167: ...ar of the vehicle The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost mode For more information see Defogging and Defrosting later in this section 9 Fan Turn the left knob clockwise or counterc...

Page 168: ...t the coolest temperature 3 Select the highest fan speed 4 Select A C 5 Select the recirculation mode Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to...

Page 169: ...gger will only run for approximately five minutes before turning off The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine Notice Don t use anything sharp on th...

Page 170: ...window outlets Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets 6 Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets Use this mode to send air to the rear of...

Page 171: ...hese settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too dry To prevent this from happening after the air inside of your vehicle has cooled turn the recir...

Page 172: ...for approximately five minutes before turning off The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine If your vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors the...

Page 173: ...gine 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 vehicl...

Page 174: ...vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically The indicator warning lights and gages are explained...

Page 175: ...ed If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center DIC you may toggle the odometer to display either miles available only in the United States or kilometers See Driver Information Cente...

Page 176: ...u began driving If you use the retro active reset feature after you have started the vehicle but before you begin moving the display will show the number of miles or kilometers you drove during the la...

Page 177: ...g and the diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag Systems on page 1 69 This light will come on when you start your vehicle and it will flash for a few seconds Then the...

Page 178: ...es on there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it w...

Page 179: ...uld come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Traction Control System TCS Warning Light...

Page 180: ...ine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is c...

Page 181: ...is light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emissio control system...

Page 182: ...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 wa...

Page 183: ...iving If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection Cruise Control Light The cruise l...

Page 184: ...n between the tachometer and speedometer It gives you important safety and maintenance facts Service Traction System Warning Message If your vehicle has the traction control system and this message is...

Page 185: ...The message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message This message will come on when your engine gets too ho...

Page 186: ...r another electrical problem Have it checked right away Driving while this indicator appears in the message center could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the message on be ce...

Page 187: ...stly and is not covered by your warranty Low Engine Oil Level Message If this message comes on it means your engine is low on oil You need to check the oil level right away Have your vehicle serviced...

Page 188: ...he system See Check Tire Pressure System on page 5 51 If the anti lock brake system warning light comes on the check tire pressure system may not be working properly See your dealer for service Also s...

Page 189: ...on when there is a spare tire on the vehicle or when the anti lock brake system warning light comes on or when the rear differential fluid is overheating This message will go out when the differentia...

Page 190: ...the warning message To reset the warning message turn the ignition off and then back on If the message stays on see your dealer Low Fuel Warning Message If your fuel is low the warning message will co...

Page 191: ...eed to reset the warning message To reset the warning message turn the ignition off and then back on If the message stays on see your dealer right away Service Vehicle Soon Message This light will com...

Page 192: ...hicle s customization features See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 57 for more information Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Low Warning Message If you receive this message the battery in...

Page 193: ...age 5 44 for more information Driver Information Center DIC If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center DIC the display is located on the instrument panel cluster in the tachometer...

Page 194: ...objects make three 360 degree turns The calibration symbol will turn off and the compass reading will be displayed Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the calibration symbol...

Page 195: ...her three seconds after BUICK appears in the display This display lets the driver know which driver s remote keyless entry transmitter is being used and the driver s customization features The DIC con...

Page 196: ...lay will show your average speed from when you first started your vehicle To reset the average speed press and hold the SET button while the average speed is displayed on the DIC and until the speed r...

Page 197: ...he last transmitter used Entering Programming Mode To program features your vehicle must be in the programming mode Follow these steps 1 Turn the ignition key to ON with the vehicle in PARK P 2 Press...

Page 198: ...This feature will not illuminate the interior of your vehicle when all of the doors are closed ON This feature will continue to illuminate the interior lamps for 25 seconds after all doors have been c...

Page 199: ...button until INTERIOR LIGHTING ON appears on the DIC 3 Press the SET button until the arrow is before KEY OUT or DOOR The mode you selected is now set You can either exit programming mode by followin...

Page 200: ...cted is now set You can either exit programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Delayed Locking The delayed locking featu...

Page 201: ...s entry transmitter Your vehicle was originally programmed to ALL The mode may have been changed since then To determine the current mode or to change the mode do the following 1 Follow the instructio...

Page 202: ...is section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Lock Feedback The lock feedback feature can be programmed to one of the following modes OFF When LOCK is pressed on the remote keyless...

Page 203: ...SEAT RECALL appears on the DIC 3 Press the SET button until the arrow is before ON or OFF If the seat recall feature has been programmed to ON the seat recall feature can also be programmed to one of...

Page 204: ...DIC 3 Press the SET button until the arrow is before ON or OFF The mode you selected is now set You can exit programming mode by following the instructions next in this section Exiting Programming Mod...

Page 205: ...lf with it first Figure out which radio you have in your vehicle 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 en...

Page 206: ...evel should always sound the same to you as you drive If you don t want to use SCV select OFF Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 and AM The display will show your selec...

Page 207: ...ss midrange or treble to the middle position select BASS MID or TREBLE Then push and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep BASS and a zero MID and a zero or TREBLE and a zero will...

Page 208: ...th traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available In rare cases a radio station may broadcast inc...

Page 209: ...ALERT Alert warns of local or national emergencies When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station ALERT will appear on the display You will hear the announcement even if the volume is...

Page 210: ...as not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealership for service Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in...

Page 211: ...he button until the display flashes SEEK Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played If you hold the button or press it more than once the playe...

Page 212: ...ry a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can not be corrected contact your dealer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your dealer when report...

Page 213: ...Playing the Radio PWR Power Push this knob to turn the system on and off VOL Volume Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume SCV Speed Compensated Volume With SCV your audio system adjust...

Page 214: ...first preset station stored on your pushbuttons play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning presets The radio will seek and scan on...

Page 215: ...ram types Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers push and release AUDIO until BAL appears on the display Then turn the AUDIO knob to mo...

Page 216: ...ss and hold either SEEK arrow again to stop at a particular station If both P TYP and TRAF are on the radio will search for stations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements BAND Alternate Freq...

Page 217: ...ement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements press this button and the radio will seek to a station that does When the...

Page 218: ...signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly...

Page 219: ...ceiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you receive this message after having your vehicle serviced...

Page 220: ...radio will play while the tape advances Press this pushbutton again to return to playing speed 6 SIDE Press this pushbutton to play the other side of the tape SEEK Your tape must have at least three...

Page 221: ...mber write it down and provide it to your dealership when reporting the problem CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating t...

Page 222: ...in five seconds to see how long it has been playing To change the default on the display track or elapsed time press this button until you see the display you want then hold the button until the displ...

Page 223: ...ason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected contact your dealer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your dealer when re...

Page 224: ...at www xmradio com or call 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 Playing the Radio PWR Power Push this knob to turn the system on and off VOL Volume Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume AUTO VOL Automatic Vo...

Page 225: ...ther SCAN arrow for more than four seconds PRESET SCAN will appear on the display You will hear a double beep The radio will go to a preset station stored on your pushbuttons play for a few seconds th...

Page 226: ...manual mode CUSTOM press the AUTO EQ button until CUSTOM appears on the display Then you will be able to manually adjust the bass midrange and treble using the AUDIO knob Adjusting the Speakers Balan...

Page 227: ...may select multiple interrupts if desired When you are listening to a compact disc the last selected RDS station will interrupt play if that selected program type format is broadcast SCAN You can als...

Page 228: ...ouncements ALERT will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system This feature is not supported by all RDS stations INFO Information If the current station has a message INFO will appea...

Page 229: ...ton to remove the brackets or use the TUNE knob or the SEEK arrows to go to a station that supports traffic announcements If no station is found NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display Your radio will a...

Page 230: ...signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly...

Page 231: ...ceiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you receive this message after having your vehicle serviced...

Page 232: ...1 Turn the ignition on 2 Press and release the LOAD side of the LOAD CD button 3 Wait for the light located to the right of the slot to turn green 4 Load a disc Insert the disc partway into the slot...

Page 233: ...o let you know when a disc is being ejected REMOVE CD will be displayed You can now remove the disc If the disc is not removed after 25 seconds the disc will be automatically pulled back into the rece...

Page 234: ...ion on AUTO EQ see AUTO EQ listed previously in this section sSEEK t Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than ten seconds have passed Press the right arrow to go to th...

Page 235: ...has been saved 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for saving other selections If you attempt to save more than 20 selections S LIST FULL will appear on the display To play the song list press the SONG LIST button...

Page 236: ...ottom of the list To end song list mode press the SONG LIST button One beep will be heard and S LIST will be removed from the display Compact Disc Messages CHECK CD If this message appears on the radi...

Page 237: ...t does not illuminate the batteries may need to be replaced See Battery Replacement later in this section for more information Switch the headphones to OFF when not in use If the DVD system is shut of...

Page 238: ...t your auxiliary device to the RCA jacks Refer to the manufacturer s instructions for proper usage To use the auxiliary audio and video inputs on the entertainment system connect an external auxiliary...

Page 239: ...em may vary when switching between a radio station CD DVD cassette or auxiliary device If there is a decreased audio signal during CD or DVD play you may hear a low hissing noise through the speakers...

Page 240: ...screen will default to off when an audio CD is played If an error message appears on the video screen see DVD Messages later in this section DVD Player Buttons Y Eject Press this button to eject a DVD...

Page 241: ...r will continue loading the disc and the player will automatically start if the vehicle is in run accessory or RAP If a disc is already in the player make sure that the DVD player is on then press the...

Page 242: ...will be displayed if the region code of the DVD is not compatible with the region code of the DVD player Load Eject Error This message will be displayed if the disc is not properly loaded or ejected N...

Page 243: ...ill reverse through a chapter or track z Display Control Button Press this button to adjust color tint brightness contrast and display mode normal full or zoom The dynamic range compression feature ca...

Page 244: ...ia menu After making a selection press the enter button r Enter Press this button to select choices highlighted in any menu q Return Press this button to take you back one step in any menu Press this...

Page 245: ...feature defaults in the setup menus In the event a particular feature is not supported defaults will be provided by the DVD media Exit the setup menu by pressing the return button on the remote contro...

Page 246: ...nes could be too low Adjust the volume on the right earpiece on the cordless headphones If the DVD system is being heard through the vehicle speakers adjust the volume from the radio The radio must ha...

Page 247: ...o to the DVDs main menu Then follow the screen prompts Problem Recommended Action After stopping the player I push the play button but sometimes the DVD starts where I left off and sometimes at the be...

Page 248: ...isabled when the DVD is playing the copyright information or previews Problem Recommended Action My disc is stuck in the player The eject button does not work Press the eject button on the DVD player...

Page 249: ...gers to listen to and control any of the music sources radio cassette tapes and CDs However the rear seat passengers can only control the music sources that the front seat passengers are not listening...

Page 250: ...ng to the radio w SEEK x While listening to the radio press the up or the down arrow to tune to the next or the previous station and stay there The SEEK button is inactive if the front radio is in use...

Page 251: ...isc when listening to the radio The inactive tape or compact disc will remain safely inside the radio for future listening Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your rad...

Page 252: ...will mute while seeking When playing a cassette tape or a compact disc press the up arrow to hear the next selection BAND Press this button to choose AM FM1 FM2 or XM1 or XM2 USA only if equipped SCAN...

Page 253: ...duced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate p...

Page 254: ...set Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced Care of Your CDs and DVD...

Page 255: ...ld where the headliner ends If you experience difficulty with remote transmitters such as a garage door opener try pointing the device through the very top of the windshield XM Satellite Radio Antenna...

Page 256: ...NOTES 3 116...

Page 257: ...1 Off Road Recovery 4 14 Passing 4 14 Loss of Control 4 16 Driving at Night 4 17 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 19 City Driving 4 21 Freeway Driving 4 22 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 23 Highway...

Page 258: ...belted occupants can be reduced or prevented by the use of safety belts In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt In addition avoidin...

Page 259: ...ut driving is Drive defensively Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle Buckle up See Safety Belts They Are for Everyone on page 1 19 Defensive driving really means be ready f...

Page 260: ...cohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive...

Page 261: ...hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows...

Page 262: ...ted by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Please don t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a...

Page 263: ...ther it 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...

Page 264: ...lock brake system will check itself You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves or pulses a little This is normal...

Page 265: ...oom up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti lock work for you You may feel a slight brake pedal...

Page 266: ...is limiting wheel spin See Traction Active Message on page 3 45 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...

Page 267: ...If the front drive wheels begin to slip the rear wheels will automatically begin to drive the vehicle as required There may be a slight engagement noise during hard use but this is normal During heav...

Page 268: ...do their work where the tires meet the road Unless you have four wheel anti lock brakes adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places You can lose control The same thing can happen if yo...

Page 269: ...e First apply your brakes See Braking on page 4 7 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 av...

Page 270: ...other vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a...

Page 271: ...s are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the bl...

Page 272: ...slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If you hav...

Page 273: ...you have any doubt If you have the anti lock braking system remember It helps avoid only the braking skid If you do not have anti lock then in a braking skid where the wheels are no longer rolling re...

Page 274: ...down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to...

Page 275: ...suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder t...

Page 276: ...hicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires do not have much tread or it the pressure in one or more is low It can happen...

Page 277: ...otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass an...

Page 278: ...s busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light Freeway Driving...

Page 279: ...exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharply The exit speed is usually posted Reduce your speed according to your...

Page 280: ...road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it d...

Page 281: ...also the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle These parts can work hard on mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowin...

Page 282: ...wer gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across...

Page 283: ...reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you prope...

Page 284: ...on page 4 31 Even though your vehicle has a traction system you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 10 If you don t have a tr...

Page 285: ...ridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you...

Page 286: ...an trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your...

Page 287: ...ntil help comes If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck you will need to spin the wheels but you don t want to spin your wheels too fast The method know...

Page 288: ...such as behind a motorhome see Recreational Vehicle Towing following Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motorhome...

Page 289: ...the ground Dolly Towing If you have a two wheel drive vehicle it can be towed with two of its wheels on the ground To dolly tow your vehicle do the following 1 Put the front wheels on a dolly 2 Put th...

Page 290: ...To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both si...

Page 291: ...matic Level Control On vehicles equipped with the automatic level control the rear of the vehicle is automatically kept level as you load or unload your vehicle However you should still not exceed the...

Page 292: ...r vehicle can tow a trailer To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailer...

Page 293: ...d the life of your transaxle Three important considerations have to do with weight Weight of the trailer Weight of the trailer tongue Weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can...

Page 294: ...e can tow And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 34 for more information about y...

Page 295: ...move the hitch If you do not seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle See Engine Exhaust on page 2 29 Dirt and water can too Safety Chains You should always atta...

Page 296: ...rtain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you will want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And a...

Page 297: ...Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle has to have extra wiring The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane...

Page 298: ...r can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill do the following 1 Apply your regular brakes but do not shift into PARK P yet 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 Wh...

Page 299: ...intenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid engine oil belts cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in...

Page 300: ...NOTES 4 44...

Page 301: ...rheating 5 24 Cooling System 5 26 Power Steering Fluid 5 33 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 34 Brakes 5 35 Battery 5 38 Jump Starting 5 39 All Wheel Drive 5 43 Bulb Replacement 5 44 Halogen Bulbs 5 45 Headl...

Page 302: ...87 Underbody Maintenance 5 87 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 87 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 88 Vehicle Identification 5 89 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 89 Service Parts Identification Label...

Page 303: ...manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 9 Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing...

Page 304: ...utside of your vehicle Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or highe...

Page 305: ...rtified to meet California Emission Standards see the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If this fuel is not available in states ad...

Page 306: ...led methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines Fuels containing...

Page 307: ...is 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...

Page 308: ...le Fuel Container CAUTION 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 you...

Page 309: ...stic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release To open the hood do the following 1 Pull the hood release handle locat...

Page 310: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood you ll see these items 5 10...

Page 311: ...page 5 18 E Brake Master Cylinder See Brakes on page 5 35 F Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 34 G Battery See Battery on page 5 38 H Radiator Pressure Cap See R...

Page 312: ...e oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick is located at the front of the engine compartment near the center The dipstick handle has a bright yellow loop design...

Page 313: ...6 Notice Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil fi...

Page 314: ...il which does not carry this starburst symbol If you choose to perform the engine oil change service yourself be sure the oil you use has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you...

Page 315: ...rmance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil GM Oil Life System Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter This is based on engine revolut...

Page 316: ...TO RESET 3 Press and hold the SET button until 100 is displayed You will hear three chimes and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message will go off If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes back on the monitor has...

Page 317: ...ct the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt If the filter remains caked with dirt...

Page 318: ...rt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you re driving Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transaxle Fluid A g...

Page 319: ...uid level if you have been driving When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C At high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather To get the right reading the fluid should be...

Page 320: ...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 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Refer...

Page 321: ...s your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating on page 5 24 A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL cool...

Page 322: ...uld get too hot but you would not 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 If yo...

Page 323: ...iator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank but be careful not to spill it CAUTION You can be burned if you s...

Page 324: ...age In this mode you will notice a significant loss in power and engine performance The temperature gage will indicate an overheat condition exists Driving extended miles km and or towing a trailer in...

Page 325: ...ing to a safe place in an emergency If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can ge...

Page 326: ...service help right away Cooling System When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see A Radiator Pressure Cap B Electric Engine Cooling Fans C Coolant Recovery Tank CAUTION An elect...

Page 327: ...e electric engine cooling fans are 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 cool...

Page 328: ...he proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned...

Page 329: ...ON Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed...

Page 330: ...pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down wh...

Page 331: ...on the thermostat housing The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube 4 Fill the radiator with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant on page...

Page 332: ...or 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 8 Then replace the pressur...

Page 333: ...eld washer fluid reservoir at the back of the engine compartment When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in th...

Page 334: ...r Fluid What Washer Fluid 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...

Page 335: ...t fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good...

Page 336: ...nd of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage...

Page 337: ...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 always be replaced as complete...

Page 338: ...y 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 han...

Page 339: ...a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it c...

Page 340: ...n 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 CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to e...

Page 341: ...ote 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 t connect the negative cable to th...

Page 342: ...e battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probab...

Page 343: ...ricant checks described in this section However they have two additional systems that need lubrication Transfer Case Power Transfer Unit When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to de...

Page 344: ...vel is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole A fluid loss could indicate a problem ch...

Page 345: ...lamps 1 Open the hood 2 Push in on the headlamp panel and lift up the headlamp retaining clip partway but do not remove 3 Undo the wing stud on the upper outboard side of the lamp assembly 4 Unsnap th...

Page 346: ...lb assembly back into the lamp housing and turn the bulb socket one quarter of a turn counterclockwise 11 Align the retaining clips on the back of the headlamp with the rectangular holes in the mounti...

Page 347: ...irmly enough so that the tabs hook over the tab on the bulb 8 Put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing and turn the bulb socket one quarter of a turn clockwise 9 Reinstall the lamp to its pock...

Page 348: ...b assembly back into the lamp housing and turn the bulb socket one quarter of a turn clockwise 11 Replace the applique on the liftgate 12 Gently lift the liftgate 13 Reinstall the seven wing nuts and...

Page 349: ...urn the wipers on to the lowest intermittent setting 2 Turn off the ignition while the wipers are at the outer positions of the wipe pattern The blades are more accessible for removal replacement whil...

Page 350: ...ranty and where to obtain service see your Buick Warranty booklet for details CAUTION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result...

Page 351: ...nth or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You can t tell if your tires are properly inflat...

Page 352: ...appears on the Driver Information Center and the LOW TIRE PRESSURE message comes on the message center you should stop as soon as you can and check all your tires for damage If a tire is flat see If...

Page 353: ...pressure until the system is reset Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 7 500 miles 12 500 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check whe...

Page 354: ...re to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires...

Page 355: ...Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while...

Page 356: ...graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may...

Page 357: ...ld be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel yo...

Page 358: ...e another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoid dam...

Page 359: ...the cover and pull it off This is the symbol on the accessory inflator switch There may be an accessory inflator kit stored in the glove box It includes a 20 foot 6 m hose with an air pressure gage a...

Page 360: ...and store in the glove box To put the cover back on line up the tabs at the back of the cover and put it in place Push down the tab to secure the cover If a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to b...

Page 361: ...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 your hazard warning flashers CAUTION Changing a tire can cause an i...

Page 362: ...s located in the storage compartment at the rear of the vehicle on the passenger s side 1 Open the jack storage compartment by lifting up the tab and pulling the cover off A Jack B Wing Bolt C Jacking...

Page 363: ...venience Center The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle behind the rear bumper Use the spare tire hoist to raise lower and store the compact spare tire See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 80...

Page 364: ...h the wheel opening 5 After removing the spare tire turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up Do not store a full size or a flat road tire under the vehicle See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire...

Page 365: ...ay and then loosen it at least two times If the spare tire did lower to the ground continue with Step 4 under Removing the Spare Tire Vehicles without the Rear Convenience Center earlier in this secti...

Page 366: ...under the vehicle 5 To remove the spare tire from the cable tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening 6 After removing the spare tire turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up...

Page 367: ...with a secondary latch system It s designed to stop the compact spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged For the secondary latch to work the ti...

Page 368: ...jack under the vehicle ahead of the rear bumper Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire 5 Turn the folding wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the...

Page 369: ...9 Reach under the vehicle and remove the folding wrench and jack 10 When the spare tire has been completely lowered tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening 11 If the cable is hanging...

Page 370: ...ndle back to the starting position This avoids taking the wrench off the lug nut for each turn For wheels with a wheel lock key use the wheel lock key between the lock nut and folding wrench The key i...

Page 371: ...ehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 4 Attach the folding wrench to the jack and turn the...

Page 372: ...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 brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off...

Page 373: ...wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140 Y Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To...

Page 374: ...or another CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued vehicle causing injury and of course damage to itself as well Be sure the underbody mounted spare tire is stored with its valve stem pointing down Storin...

Page 375: ...the vehicle This will help when you check and maintain tire pressure in the spare 8 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle Continue turning the folding wrench until you feel more t...

Page 376: ...sts in the groove This secures the cover in place When you replace the compact spare with a full size tire reinstall the bolt on wheel covers or the center cap which ever your vehicle has Tighten them...

Page 377: ...on the tire to make sure the tire is secure and does not move 6 Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on Slip the tabs on the side o...

Page 378: ...on the tire to make sure the tire is secure and does not move 7 Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on Slip the tabs on the side o...

Page 379: ...the wing nut to secure the tire to the seatback Push and pull on the tire to make sure the tire is secure and does not move 9 Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack storage compartment an...

Page 380: ...ompact spare on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph 105 km h for dista...

Page 381: ...and AWD Disable Warning Message in the Index for more information Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or get...

Page 382: ...ms on fabric after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Cleaner on Fabric 1 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt 2 Always clean a whole trim panel or sect...

Page 383: ...not get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and vinyl cleaner See your dealer for this product Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a...

Page 384: ...an electric defogger element may be damaged Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety bel...

Page 385: ...h Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Vehicle Care...

Page 386: ...a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted...

Page 387: ...If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring f...

Page 388: ...wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on wipe off Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl ma...

Page 389: ...he inside of the access panel located on the driver s side of the rear of the vehicle It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN the model designation paint informatio...

Page 390: ...the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combinatio...

Page 391: ...ear the floor The fuses marked spare are available if a replacement fuse is needed Pull the door open to access the fuse block Fuse Usage 1 Fuse Puller 2 Steering Wheel Radio Controls 3 Power Door Loc...

Page 392: ...ure Motors and Head Up Display 28 Not Used 29 Windshield Wipers and Washer 30 Instrument Panel Cluster BCM PASS Key III 31 Park Lock Ignition Key Solenoid Fuse Usage 32 Rear Window Wiper Washer 34 Pow...

Page 393: ...nformation on location The fuses marked spare are available if a replacement fuse is needed To remove the cover press the two tabs in and lift up the cover Fuse Usage 1 Fuel Pump 2 Air Conditioning Co...

Page 394: ...train Control Module PCM 28 Body Control Module Battery Power 29 Remote Digital Radio Receiver 30 All Wheel Drive AWD Module Fuse Usage 31 Cruise Control 32 Front Power Outlets Lights OnStar 33 Automa...

Page 395: ...67 Spare 68 Spare 69 Spare 70 Fuse Puller Diode for Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Circuit Breaker Usage 49 Spare Relay Usage 50 Horn 51 Fuel Pump 52 Air Conditioning Clutch 53 Daytime Running Lam...

Page 396: ...a 1 7 lbs 0 8 kg Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement Complete Overhaul 7 4 quarts 10 0 quarts 7 0 L 9 5 L AWD Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement Complete Overhaul 8 7 quarts 1...

Page 397: ...s 1 52 mm Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 1208C Engine Oil Filter PF 47 Spark Plugs 41 101 Windshield Wiper Blades Driver s Side Length Passenger s Side Leng...

Page 398: ...NOTES 5 98...

Page 399: ...6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Twice a Year 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 13 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 13 E...

Page 400: ...the environment 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...

Page 401: ...u have any doubt have a qualified technician do the work If you want to get the service information see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 9 Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you...

Page 402: ...eople use their vehicles maintenance needs vary You may need more frequent checks and replacements So please read the following and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your veh...

Page 403: ...Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the GM Oil Life System or every 12 months whichever occurs first Reset the system Your vehicle has a computer system that...

Page 404: ...te Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 53 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 22 500 Miles 37 500 km Rotate tires See Tire Inspection a...

Page 405: ...rmation An Emission Control Service 67 500 Miles 112 500 km Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 53 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote...

Page 406: ...r higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions liste...

Page 407: ...e 5 21 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid o...

Page 408: ...61 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...

Page 409: ...other position your vehicle needs service Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be i...

Page 410: ...lar 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 To check the parking brake...

Page 411: ...ng etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the e...

Page 412: ...necessary A fluid loss could indicate a problem check and have it repaired if needed Check vent hoses at transfer case and differential for kinks and proper installation Brake System Inspection Inspe...

Page 413: ...GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 1052884 in Canada 993294 or equivalent Automatic Transaxle DEXRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid Usage Fluid Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubric...

Page 414: ...dometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance...

Page 415: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 17...

Page 416: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 18...

Page 417: ...ty Program for Persons with Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 5 Courtesy Transportation 7 6 Reporting Safety Defects 7 8 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 8 Repor...

Page 418: ...mer 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 t...

Page 419: ...lephone 1 800 955 5100 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 chan...

Page 420: ...hone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 252 1112 Fax Number 313 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 313 381 0022 From U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 99...

Page 421: ...dside 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 oc...

Page 422: ...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...

Page 423: ...interruption of 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 overni...

Page 424: ...neral Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions...

Page 425: ...mmunication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines...

Page 426: ...tions are 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 00 AM 6 00 PM Easte...

Page 427: ...AM 3 113 Antenna Integrated Windshield 3 115 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 115 Anti lock Brake System ABS 4 8 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 39 Appearance Care 5 81 Care of Safe...

Page 428: ...Long Trip 4 23 Before You Drive 3 97 Bench Seat Split 1 7 Body Lubrication Service 6 10 Brake Fluid 5 35 Brake Wear 5 37 Brake 3 51 Low Fluid Warning Message 3 51 Parking 2 25 System Inspection 6 14...

Page 429: ...ild Restraint Systems 1 52 Infants and Young Children 1 48 Child Restraints cont Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 60 Older Children 1 46 Securing a Child Restraint Designed...

Page 430: ...ansportation 7 6 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 7 4 Customer Assistance Offices 7 4 Customer Assistance Information cont Customer Satisfaction Procedure 7 2 GM Mobility Program for P...

Page 431: ...ual Automatic Climate Control System 3 29 Dual Climate Control System 3 27 DVD Messages 3 102 DVD Player 3 100 DVD 3 115 Cleaning the Video Screen 3 115 Cleaning Your DVD Player 3 114 Distortion 3 112...

Page 432: ...DS and XM 3 76 3 87 Finding a PTY Station 3 68 Finding a Station 3 66 3 74 3 85 Finish Care 5 85 Finish Damage 5 87 Flash to Pass 3 8 Flat Tire Changing 5 61 Flat Tire 5 60 Floor Console Fuse Block 5...

Page 433: ...eadlamp Wiring 5 90 Headlamps 5 45 Bulb Replacement 5 44 Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 5 46 Halogen Bulbs 5 45 Headphones 3 97 Head Up Display HUD 3 18 Heated Seats 1 5 Highbeam Out W...

Page 434: ...ssure 5 51 Inspection 6 14 Brake System 6 14 Engine Cooling System 6 13 Exhaust System 6 13 Fuel System 6 13 Part C Periodic Maintenance 6 13 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal 6 1...

Page 435: ...9 Loading Your Vehicle 4 34 Lock Feedback 3 62 Locking Delayed 2 50 Lockout Protection 2 11 Locks 2 9 Delayed Locking 2 9 Door 2 8 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 11 Lockout Protection 2 11 Power Door 2 9 Prog...

Page 436: ...ration 3 30 Manual Passenger Seat 1 2 Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle 2 7 Memory Seat 2 54 Message 3 49 All Wheel Drive Disable Warning 3 49 Message cont Center 3 44 Change Engine Oil 3 47 Char...

Page 437: ...x Mirror 2 32 Outside cont Curb View Assist Mirror 2 32 Heated Mirrors 2 32 Power Mirror 2 31 Overhead Console 2 38 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 24 Overseas Customer Assistance 7 4 Ow...

Page 438: ...iting 2 53 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter 2 34 Q Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 23 R Radiator Pressure Cap 5 23 Radio Data System RDS 3 72 3 83 Radio Messages 3 70 3 77 3 89 Radios 3...

Page 439: ...9 Removing the Stowable Seat 1 17 Replacement Bulbs 5 48 Replacing Brake System Parts 5 37 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 78 Replacing the Captain s Chairs 1 14 Replacing the Extend...

Page 440: ...nger 1 2 Memory 2 54 Seats cont Rear Seat Operation 1 7 Reclining Seatbacks 1 5 Six Way Power Seats 1 4 Split Bench Seats 1 7 Stowable Seat 1 16 Secondary Latch System 5 67 Securing a Child Restraint...

Page 441: ...holder s 2 38 Floor Console Storage Area 2 39 Front Armrest Storage Area 2 39 Glove Box 2 38 Overhead Console 2 38 Rear Convenience Center 2 43 Rear Storage Area 2 42 Storage Areas cont Roof Rack Syst...

Page 442: ...trol System TCS 4 10 Control System Warning Light 3 39 Service Traction System Warning Message 3 44 Trailer Brakes 4 39 Trailer Wiring Harness 4 43 Transaxle Operation Automatic 2 22 Transaxle 5 18 Fl...

Page 443: ...t 2 24 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 33 Warnings 3 5 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 5 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Safety and Symbols iii Vehicle Damage iv Washer Fluid Low Warning Message 3 50 Washin...

Page 444: ...Level Check 6 9 Windshield Washer 3 9 Fluid 5 34 Windshield Wiper 5 49 Blade Replacement 5 49 Fuses 5 90 Windshield Wipers 3 8 Winter Driving 4 27 Wiper Blade Check 6 10 X XM Radio Satellite Service U...

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