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Summary of Contents for 2004 LeSabre

Page 1: ...ges and Indicators 3 32 Driver Information Center DIC 3 45 Audio System s 3 55 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 31 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 4 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Headlamp Aiming 5 47 Bulb Replacement 5 52 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 57 Tires 5 58 Appearance Care 5 83 Vehicle Identification 5 91 Electrica...

Page 2: ...this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 25755773 A First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 06 02 03 All Rights Reserved Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first receive...

Page 3: ...g CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen iii ...

Page 4: ...abels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols used on your vehicle are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gage or indicator If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component gage or indicator ref...

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

Page 6: ... NOTES vi ...

Page 7: ...s and Young Children 1 29 Child Restraint Systems 1 33 Where to Put the Restraint 1 36 Top Strap 1 37 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 38 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 39 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 41 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 42 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 44 Air Bag Systems 1 47...

Page 8: ...y to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place Power Seats If your vehicle has this feature the controls for the power seats are located on the outboard side of each front seat To adjust the power seats do the following Horizontal Control Raise or lower the front of the seat cushion by pressing the forward edge of the control up or down Raise or lower the rear of the ...

Page 9: ...Readjust the location of the cushion until you are comfortable You may also want to adjust the seatback for maximum comfort Power Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature the power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of each front seat Use the power seat control first to get the proper position Then continue with the lumbar adjustment To reshape the lower seatback press the lumbar contro...

Page 10: ...ng The third press of the button turns the feature off The low setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat nears body temperature The high setting heats the seat to a slightly higher temperature The heated seats can be used only while the ignition is turned on When the ignition is turned off the heating element is also turned off Reclining Seatbacks If your vehicle has power seats the ve...

Page 11: ...is The shoulder belt can t do its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat an...

Page 12: ...t also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts CAUTION Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always f...

Page 13: ... See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3 36 In most states and in all Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them p...

Page 14: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 8 ...

Page 15: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 9 ...

Page 16: ...anel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense 1 10 ...

Page 17: ...ollisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you re in an accident even one that isn t your fault you and your passengers can be hurt Being a good driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40...

Page 18: ...n t let it get twisted The lap shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 26 Make sure the release bu...

Page 19: ...der the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 1 13 ...

Page 20: ...too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 14 ...

Page 21: ...an be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 15 ...

Page 22: ...eriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 16 ...

Page 23: ... across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 17 ...

Page 24: ... you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 18 ...

Page 25: ...works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the lap portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again If your vehicle has a center passenger position be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling your lap shoulder belt If you find that the latch pla...

Page 26: ...belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 26 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 20 ...

Page 27: ...a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Lap Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull...

Page 28: ...to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 26 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 1 22 ...

Page 29: ...juries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury ...

Page 30: ...ide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and booster seats and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Remove the guide from ...

Page 31: ...ic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 1 25 ...

Page 32: ...eatback Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t l...

Page 33: ...er belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buc...

Page 34: ...r neck A If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is...

Page 35: ... the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In...

Page 36: ...e 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 heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an app...

Page 37: ...vide Q What are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints which are purchased by the vehicle s owner are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used For most basic type...

Page 38: ... so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints CAUTION The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child for whom the safety belts are designed A young child s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle s regular safety belt may not re...

Page 39: ... or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint 1 33 ...

Page 40: ...ces such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and some high back booster seats have a five point harness A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window 1 34 ...

Page 41: ...and a crotch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it wi...

Page 42: ...re a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat CAUTION A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger s air bag if it inflates Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat It is always bet...

Page 43: ...llow the instructions for your child restraint If yours requires that the top strap be anchored don t use the restraint unless it is anchored properly If the child restraint does not have a top strap one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a ...

Page 44: ... if this happens To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle attach only one child restraint per bracket Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer s instructions say Top Strap Anchor Location Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for the rear seating pos...

Page 45: ...r all three rear seating positions This system designed to make installation of child restraints easier does not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead it uses vehicle anchors A B and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether strap C 1 39 ...

Page 46: ...esigned for that system To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system each seating position with the LATCH system has a label on the seatback at each lower anchor position The labels are located near the base of all three rear seating positions 1 40 ...

Page 47: ...curing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Attach the anchor points on the child restraint to the anchors in the vehicle The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 If the child restraint is forward facing attac...

Page 48: ... Continued CAUTION Continued If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system you ll be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions ...

Page 49: ...Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 43 ...

Page 50: ...erent directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your vehicle is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children...

Page 51: ...ing the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Power Seats on page 1 2 o...

Page 52: ...You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 46 ...

Page 53: ...her side impact air bag for the right front passenger If your vehicle has a side impact air bag for the driver and or right front passenger the words AIR BAG will appear on the air bag covering on the side of the seatback closest to the door Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating frontal air bag But these air bags must inflate very quickly to...

Page 54: ...ceful air bags have provided in the past The side impact air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to inflate CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued only in moderate to severe crashes where something hits the side of your vehicle They aren t designed to inflate in frontal in rollover or in rear crashes Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not the...

Page 55: ... designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Older Children or Infants and Young Children There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The lig...

Page 56: ...s 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 If your vehicle has one the driver s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door 1 50 ...

Page 57: ...ing air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering Don t let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact air bag When Should an Air Bag Inflate The driver s and right front passenger s frontal air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal ...

Page 58: ...ar impacts or in many side impacts because inflation would not help the occupant Your vehicle may or may not have a side impact air bag See Air Bag Systems on page 1 47 Side impact air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes A side impact air bag will inflate if the crash severity is above the system s designed threshold level The threshold level can vary with specific vehi...

Page 59: ...ted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But the frontal air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and many side impacts primarily because an occupant s m...

Page 60: ...bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle 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 vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breat...

Page 61: ...and diagnostic module which records information about the frontal air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the system commands air bag inflation and driver s safety belt usage at deployment The module also records speed engine rpm brake and throttle data Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag systems Improper service can mean that an air bag...

Page 62: ... the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The air bag systems do not need regular maintenance Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any othe...

Page 63: ...etched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH ...

Page 64: ... NOTES 1 58 ...

Page 65: ... Key III Operation 2 20 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 21 New Vehicle Break In 2 21 Ignition Positions 2 22 Starting Your Engine 2 23 Engine Coolant Heater 2 24 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 25 Parking Brake 2 27 Shifting Into Park P 2 28 Shifting Out of Park P 2 30 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 31 Engine Exhaust 2 31 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 32 Mirrors 2 33 Manual Rea...

Page 66: ...2 38 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter 2 39 Storage Areas 2 42 Glove Box 2 42 Center Console Storage Area 2 42 Convenience Net 2 42 Sunroof 2 43 Vehicle Personalization 2 44 Memory Seat and Mirrors 2 44 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 2 ...

Page 67: ...with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children 2 3 ...

Page 68: ...he key will have PK3 stamped on it Keep the bar code tag that came with the original keys Give this tag to your dealer if you need a new key made Any new PASS Key III key must be programmed before it will start your vehicle See PASS Key III on page 2 19 for more information on programming your new key If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar System with an active subscription and you lock your ...

Page 69: ...e facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather Check the locat...

Page 70: ...he ignition is on but only while the transaxle is in PARK P or NEUTRAL N L Instant Alarm Press this button to make the horn sound and the headlamps and taillamps flash for up to 30 seconds This can be turned off by pressing the instant alarm button again or by turning the ignition on If your vehicle is equipped with the content theft deterrent feature you may also turn off the instant alarm by unl...

Page 71: ... lamps will flash twice when unlocking the vehicle and flash once when locking the vehicle Mode 3 Horn chirps when all doors are unlocked second time the button is pressed and when locking the vehicle Mode 4 Parking lamps back up lamps and the DRL exterior lamps will flash twice each time the unlock button is pressed the horn chirps when all doors are unlocked Parking lamps and the DRL exterior la...

Page 72: ...acement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched ...

Page 73: ...rs and Locks Door Locks CAUTION Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle When a door is locked the handle will not open it You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked So wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive Young children who get into un...

Page 74: ...l unlock it To unlock the door from the inside move the manual door lock located above the door handle rearward To lock the door move the manual door lock forward Central Door Unlocking System If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system all doors will unlock if the key is held in the outside key cylinder unlock position for more than two seconds The doors will also unlock if the key is turned to ...

Page 75: ...k switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter button again will override this feature Personal Choice Programming The delayed locking feature can be turned on or off If your vehicle is equipped with the DIC you must use it to program this feature See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 45 If your vehicle is not equipped with the DIC use the following procedure to change modes 1 Close all th...

Page 76: ... Mode 3 All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK P All doors automatically unlock when shifted into PARK P If your vehicle is equipped with the DIC you must use it to program this feature See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 45 If your vehicle is not equipped with the DIC use the following procedure to change modes 1 Close all the doors and turn the ignition on Keep all doors c...

Page 77: ...ble to open the rear door from the inside You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work and how to cancel the locks To cancel the rear door lock do the following 1 Unlock and open the door from the outside 2 Move the lever all the way to the unlock symbol 3 Do the same for the other rear door The rear door locks will now work normally Lockout Protection The power door...

Page 78: ...l setting that will force outside air into your vehicle See Climate Control System in the Index If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index Trunk Lock Release To unlock the trunk from the outside insert the master key and turn it clockwise Remote Trunk Release Lockout The TRUNK release button is located on the driver s door trim ma...

Page 79: ...mergency trunk release handle as a tie down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk may damage it Use the emergency trunk release handle only to help you open the trunk lid There is a glow in the dark emergency trunk release handle located near the trunk latch This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle up to open the trunk from the inside 2 15 ...

Page 80: ...with the windows closed is dangerous A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 16 ...

Page 81: ...ng pull the AUTO control again To partially open the window pull the AUTO control back slightly To raise the window push and hold the AUTO control forward Window Lock Out Press the LOCK button on the driver s door armrest to disable all passenger window controls The driver s window controls will still be operable If you have a Driver Information Center DIC you can also set the control to only lock...

Page 82: ...ter the alarm will go off Your vehicle s lamps will flash and the horn will sound for 30 seconds The lamps and horn will then turn off to save battery power Remember the content theft deterrent system will not activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock It activates only if you use a power door lock switch with a door open or with the remote keyless entry transmitter You ...

Page 83: ...uld be serviced by an authorized service center PASS 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 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference rece...

Page 84: ...s time you may also want to check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 92 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 See your dealer who can service the PASS Key III to have a new key made It is possible for the PASS Key III decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key Up...

Page 85: ...ected by the PASS Key III system at this time If you lose or damage a PASS Key III key see your dealer to have a new key made Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Notice Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Do not drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 805 km Do not make f...

Page 86: ...l to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of these works then your vehicle needs service C OFF This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel It does not lock the steering wheel like LOCK and it does not send any electrical power to the accessories The instrument panel cluster will remain powered in LOCK to illuminate the gear shift indicator Th...

Page 87: ...only when your vehicle is stopped 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm Notice Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor Wait about 15 seconds be...

Page 88: ...d is located on the passenger s side of the vehicle above the headlamp assembly 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord w...

Page 89: ...enly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into Park P on page 2 28 If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 39 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock...

Page 90: ...rol and hit people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed Notice Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine racing may damage the transaxle The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Be sure the engine is not racing when shifting your vehicle AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE X This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing an...

Page 91: ...g the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transaxle If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place Parking Brake This vehicle has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left ...

Page 92: ...Shifting Into Park P CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running 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 tra...

Page 93: ...the 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 If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you ve moved the shift lever into PARK P hol...

Page 94: ...RK P Shifting Out of Park P Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK P when the ignition is in the LOCK position In addition you have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2 25 If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift l...

Page 95: ...nconsciousness 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 damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs were not done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming...

Page 96: ...engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 25 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could ...

Page 97: ...ytime state when the glare is reduced Mirror Operation AUTO Press this button to turn on the automatic dimming feature OFF Press this button to turn off the automatic dimming feature O On Off For mirrors equipped with OnStar controls press this button to turn on the automatic dimming feature To turn off automatic dimming press this button again The indicator light will be illuminated when this fea...

Page 98: ...eading N for North for example there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item If the letter C should ever appear in the compass window the compass may need calibration The mirror can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the disp...

Page 99: ...ration explained previously Outside Power Mirrors The controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver s door armrest Press the left or right side of the L R selector switch located beneath the control pad to choose the left or right mirror To adjust the mirror press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror in the direction you want it to go When finishe...

Page 100: ...for programming instructions Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your should...

Page 101: ...A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of OnStar services and prepaid calling minutes are also required for OnStar Personal Calling and OnStar Virtual Advisor use Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www onstar com OnStar Services One of the following plans is normally included for a specific duration with each vehicle equippe...

Page 102: ...4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Virtual Advisor With OnStar Virtual Advisor you can listen to your favorite news entertainment and information topics such as traffic and weather reports stock quotes and sports scores You listen to your e mail through your vehicle s speakers and reply with your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road HomeLink Transmitter HomeLink a combined universal transmitte...

Page 103: ...he instructions completely before attempting to program the HomeLink Transmitter Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in programming the transmitter Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future HomeLink programming It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle the programmed HomeLink buttons shoul...

Page 104: ... under Programming HomeLink Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of the programmed channels If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device most commonly a garage door opener 6 Locate in the garage the garage door opener receiver motor head unit Lo...

Page 105: ... HomeLink to complete Using HomeLink Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Erasing HomeLink Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons do the following 1 Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds 2 Release both buttons D...

Page 106: ...e Underneath this tray is a CD storage area and another door which can be opened to retrieve items which may fall into the space between the console and the sliding door To access the CD storage area place your finger in the oval in the top tray and lift up To access the rear storage area press the lift latch at the front edge of the armrest and pull up Inside are areas which can be used to store ...

Page 107: ...n is designed to help reduce noise and make passengers more comfortable Express Open When the glass panel is express opening pressing the switch in any direction will stop it in a partially opened position The glass panel may be fully opened by pressing the switch rearward again If you press and hold the switch in the express open position for more than one and a half seconds the express open oper...

Page 108: ...ntify the DRIVER on the Driver Information Center DIC by pressing the MEMORY button 1 or 2 or by pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 45 2 Adjust the driver s seat and lumbar position to a safe and comfortable driving position Adjust both outside mirrors to suit you See Outside Power Mirrors on page 2 35 3 Press and hold the...

Page 109: ... hear two beeps confirming that the seat exit position has been entered into memory To set the exit position for a second driver follow the previous steps but start by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter that displays the other DRIVER on the DIC Be sure to use the MEMORY button which corresponds to the DRIVER identified by the other transmitter To recall the exit position your vehicle mu...

Page 110: ... NOTES 2 46 ...

Page 111: ...ning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 32 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 33 Speedometer and Odometer 3 35 Tachometer 3 35 Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 36 Air Bag Readiness Light 3 36 Battery Warning Light 3 37 Brake System Warning Light 3 37 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 38 Traction Control System TCS Warning Light 3 39 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 40 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 40 Oil Pres...

Page 112: ...trols 3 77 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 78 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 78 Understanding Radio Reception 3 79 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 80 Care of Your CDs 3 81 Care of Your CD Player 3 81 Diversity Antenna System 3 81 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 48 Contiguous US States 3 82 Chime Level Adjustment 3 82 Section 3 Instrument Panel 3 2 ...

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Page 114: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Page 115: ...n page 3 6 F Instrument Panel Cluster See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3 33 G Traction Control Button If Equipped See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 9 H Exterior Lamp Buttons See Exterior Lamps on page 3 14 I Head Up Display HUD Controls If Equipped See Head Up Display HUD on page 3 20 J Hood Release See Hood Release on page 5 11 K Parking Brake See Parking Brake on page 2 27 L Cruise C...

Page 116: ...column Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off To turn the flashers off press the button again When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the r...

Page 117: ...wheel is located on the left side of the steering column To tilt the wheel hold the wheel and pull the lever toward you Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following Turn and Lane Change Signals Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Flash To Pass Windsh...

Page 118: ... arrows flash very fast as you signal a turn or a lane change a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 92 Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 0 8 miles 1 3 k...

Page 119: ...old the band on MIST longer LO Low Speed Turn the band to LO for steady wiping at a slow speed HI High Speed Turn the band to HI for steady wiping at a high speed The wiper speed may be set for a long or short delay between wipes Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to LO the shorter the delay Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until ...

Page 120: ... when going through an automatic car wash The MIST and wash cycles operate as normal and are not affected by the Rainsense function The system can be overridden at any time by manually changing the wiper control to LO or HI speed Notice Do not place stickers or other items on the exterior glass surface directly in front of the rain sensor Doing this could cause the rain sensor to malfunction Winds...

Page 121: ...safely at a steady speed So do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Do not use cruise control on slippery roads If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional traction contr...

Page 122: ...T COAST and the CRUISE light on the instrument panel cluster will illuminate 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you do not need to reset it Once you are going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can briefly press RESUME ACCEL resume accelerat...

Page 123: ... ll go about 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up ste...

Page 124: ...de and after the windshield wipers have been in use for about six seconds To operate the wiper activated headlamps the Twilight Sentinel must be on If the wiper activated headlamps are on and the ignition switch is turned to RUN the wiper activated headlamps will continue When you turn the key to OFF the wiper activated headlamps will immediately turn off The wiper activated headlamps will also tu...

Page 125: ...RK P When the DRL are on only your high beam headlamps will be on The parking lamps taillamps sidemarker and other lamps will not be on When it is dark enough outside your low beam headlamps will come on The other lamps that turn on with your headlamps will also turn on When it is bright enough outside the regular lamps will go off and your high beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of D...

Page 126: ...liding the Twilight Sentinel lever all the way to OFF To turn the exterior lamps back on slide the lever toward MAX again or shift out of PARK P Park Lamp Override Feature If the Twilight Sentinel lighting is active it can be disabled by turning on the manual parking lamps The lighting will be disabled until the ignition is moved from RUN or until the outside light level becomes daylight The outsi...

Page 127: ...ontrol to turn the lamps back on after the ignition is turned to LOCK and any door is opened To delay the lamps from turning off see Twilight Sentinel under Exterior Lamps on page 3 14 Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness The lever for this feature is located to the left of the steering column The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted by sliding the INTERIOR lever from LO...

Page 128: ...oors will override the delayed entry lighting feature and the lamps will turn off right away Theater Dimming This feature allows for a three to five second fade out of the courtesy lamps instead of immediate turn off Delayed Exit Lighting If it is dark enough outside when you remove the key from the ignition the interior lamps will turn on and stay on for about 25 seconds This will give you time t...

Page 129: ...mitter again Perimeter lighting is now enabled and the horn will chirp two times 5 Release the door lock switch The perimeter lighting feature is now on This procedure only changes the mode for the transmitter used to change this setting Front Reading Lamps The front reading lamps located on the headliner are turned on or off by pressing one of the buttons located near each lamp Inadvertent Power ...

Page 130: ... disabled and the DIC will display BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This can happen either under long periods of idling or low speed driving with high electrical loading or in the event of a charging system fault Head Up Display HUD CAUTION If the HUD image is too bright or too high in your field of view it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside Be sure to keep the HUD im...

Page 131: ... to use the HUD image as a parking aid you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle Do not use the HUD image as a parking aid The HUD controls are located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel 1 Start your engine and slide the HUD dimmer lever all the way up The brightness of the HUD image is determined by an internal photo cell and where you have the HUD dimmer contro...

Page 132: ...rly The HUD image is adjusted to the proper height A fuse is blown See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 92 Keep in mind that your windshield is part of the HUD system If you ever have your windshield replaced be sure to get one that is designed for HUD or your HUD image may look blurred or out of focus Accessory Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipm...

Page 133: ...nd Cigarette Lighter Pull down the front center tray to reveal the front ashtray cigarette lighter and accessory power outlet The front center and rear ashtrays may be removed for cleaning Hold the sides of the ashtray and then pull the ashtray up and out Notice If you put papers or other flammable items in the ashtray hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage...

Page 134: ...inside your vehicle more quickly Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off When the button is pressed an indicator light will come on You may not use RECIRC with FRONT defrost or BLEND VENT This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets HTR Heater This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with some air directed to the outboard outlets for the side windows and s...

Page 135: ... the coolest temperature 5 Select the highest fan speed Using these 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 in your vehicle has cooled turn the recirculation mode off The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underne...

Page 136: ...indow as possible At speeds above 35 mph 55 km h the defogger will operate continuously until you press the REAR button again After 10 minutes of driving below 35 mph 55 km h the defogger will turn off automatically If you need additional warming time push the button again The system will then operate for five minutes before going off by itself If your vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors t...

Page 137: ... the system to regulate This may take from 10 to 30 minutes Then adjust the temperature if necessary Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel near the windshield For more information on the solar sensor see Sensors later in this section Manual Operation Pressing the FAN or AIR FLOW buttons cancels automatic operation and places the system in manual mode Press the...

Page 138: ...ime allows the system to control the airflow automatically without using the air conditioning compressor or the recirculation mode RECIRC Recirculation Press this button to limit the amount of outside air coming into the vehicle It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly Press this button to turn the r...

Page 139: ...ir toward the instrument panel outlets If the AIR FLOW down button is pressed while in the FRONT defrost mode the system will direct the air toward the floor and the FRONT defrost mode will cancel Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window REAR Press this button to turn the r...

Page 140: ...or a warmer temperature or the blue button for a cooler temperature Press the OFF button on the main system once to turn off the passenger s temperature control Press the OFF button twice to turn off the entire climate control system Outlet Adjustment Use the levers located in the middle of the front outlets to change the direction of the airflow In vehicles equipped with rear seat outlets you can...

Page 141: ...rol settings for the temperature the fan speed and the direction of the airflow Memory buttons 1 and 2 are located on the driver s door panel and correspond to the numbers 1 or 2 found on the back of each remote keyless entry transmitter To store settings do the following 1 Select the desired temperature fan speed and airflow mode If desired a separate temperature setting may also be selected for ...

Page 142: ...hts come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they are working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on a...

Page 143: ...w fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically Your vehicle is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages Standard Cluster United States version shown Canada similar 3 33 ...

Page 144: ...Cluster With Tachometer United States version shown Canada similar 3 34 ...

Page 145: ...put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer A trip odometer can tell you how far you have driven since you last set it to zero To reset it push the TRIP RESET button If your vehicle is equipped with a DIC see Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 45 for information on resetting the trip odometer Tachometer If your vehicle has this fe...

Page 146: ...ng and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag Systems on page 1 47 This light will come on when you start your vehicle and it will flash for a few seconds Then the light should go out This means the system is ready If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not ...

Page 147: ...ke your vehicle to the dealer as soon as possible To save the battery until you get there turn off all accessories and set the climate control system to OFF Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes...

Page 148: ...ill on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake system the light s will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds That s normal If the light stays on turn the ignition to OFF Or if the light comes on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the...

Page 149: ... the button located on the end of the gearshift lever the warning light will come on and stay on To turn the system back on press the button again The warning light should go off See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 9 for more information If there s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come...

Page 150: ...Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent This may prevent more serious damage to your veh...

Page 151: ...eases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle Diagnosis and service may be required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Diagnosis and service may be required If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accelerations Avoiding steep...

Page 152: ...d You may notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on If you experience one or more of these conditions change the fuel brand you use It will require at least one full ta...

Page 153: ...nal gage cluster you can read your oil pressure directly from the Driver Information Center DIC See DIC Controls and Displays on page 3 46 The oil pressure light will come on briefly when you turn your key to RUN That s just a check to be sure the light works This is normal and doesn t show a problem If it doesn t come on and then go off be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if ...

Page 154: ...s cruise control For more information see Cruise Control under Turn Signal Multifunction Lever on page 3 7 Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will come on and stay on if your vehicle has certain non emission related problems These problems may not be obvious and may affect vehicle performance or durability Consult a qualified dealership for necessary repairs to maintain top vehicle performance ...

Page 155: ... fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated half full but it took more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill it The gage moves up a little when you turn a corner speed up or make a hard stop The gage doesn t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition Driver Information Center DIC Your vehicle may be equipped with a Driver Information Center DIC The DIC wil...

Page 156: ... will appear in the display The following pages will show the messages you may see on the DIC display The message center is continuously updated with the vehicle s performance status The following buttons are on the DIC control panel which is located to the left of the steering column ODO TRIP Odometer Trip Press this button for the display to show the total mileage and Trip 1 or Trip 2 miles Trip...

Page 157: ...ation Press the GAGE INFO button until OIL PRESSURE appears in the display If there are no problems detected with the oil pressure the display will show OIL PRESSURE NORMAL If a low oil pressure condition is detected the display will show OIL PRESSURE LOW If you see the OIL PRESSURE LOW message your vehicle could be low on oil or the oil is not going through the engine properly See your dealer for...

Page 158: ... all your tires for damage If a tire is flat see If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5 73 Also check the tire pressure in all four tires as soon as you can See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 65 and Check Tire Pressure System on page 5 66 There are times when you will have to reset calibrate the Check Tire Pressure System See Check Tire Pressure System on page 5 66 RESET This button used along with othe...

Page 159: ...t the system stop turn off the engine then start the engine again If the SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM message still comes on it means there is a problem You should see your dealer for service Reduce your speed and drive accordingly STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE 55 You may see the STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE message on the Driver Information Center It means that an advanced computer controlled system has come on...

Page 160: ...or If you unlock the vehicle using your door key instead of your transmitter the DIC will not change drivers and will recall the information from the last transmitter used or the last driver using the memory seat controls If this happens and you were not the last driver of the vehicle simply press your correct driver number on the memory seat controls or press the unlock button on your remote keyl...

Page 161: ...y with no automatic feature If you choose ON for AUTO DOOR LOCKS ON for UNLOCK and KEY OFF your doors will lock every time you shift out of PARK P and the doors will unlock every time you stop and turn the ignition to OFF If you choose ON for AUTO DOOR LOCKS ON for UNLOCK and PARK your doors will lock every time you shift out of PARK P and the doors will unlock every time you stop and shift into P...

Page 162: ...ck Out under Power Windows on page 2 17 Security Feedback By choosing different combinations of these selections you can choose the type of transmitter activated feedback when locking and unlocking your vehicle with your transmitter Each time you make a selection by pressing the ENG MET button press the RESET button to record your choice KEYLESS FEEDBACK OFF ON LIGHTS FEEDBACK OFF ON HORN FEEDBACK...

Page 163: ... to record your selection For more information on this feature see Delayed Locking on page 2 11 Perimeter Lighting Press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter to turn on the DRL high beams at reduced intensity parking lamps and back up lamps if it is dark enough according to the Twilight Sentinel You can control activation of this feature by choosing OFF or ON when the PERIMETE...

Page 164: ... Outside Curb View Assist Mirror If your vehicle has the outside curb view assist mirror which tips the passenger mirror down while the vehicle is in REVERSE R it can be made active or inactive through the DIC When TILT MIRRORS OFF ON appears on the display use the ENG MET button to toggle the arrow between OFF and ON When you have made your choice press the RESET button to record your selection F...

Page 165: ...hicle find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP you can play your audio system even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP under Ignition Positions on page 2 22 Setting the Time Pr...

Page 166: ...er choice allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Then as you drive SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive If you don t want to use SCV select OFF Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 and AM The display will show your selection TUNE Turn t...

Page 167: ... that numbered pushbutton the station you set will return 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone Bass Treble AUDIO Push and release AUDIO until BASS MID or TREBLE appears on the display Then turn the AUDIO knob to increase or to decrease If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To adjust bass midrange or treble to the middle position select BASS MID or TRE...

Page 168: ...ned for different program types Using RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System RDS RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information Using this system the radio can do the following With RDS your radio can do the following Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming Receive announcements concerning local and national emergenc...

Page 169: ...ithin your chosen category 4 Press and hold either SEEK arrow again to stop at a particular station BAND Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type Press and hold BAND for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stronger stations Press and hold BAND again for two sec...

Page 170: ... displayed When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it If no station is found NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display If TRAF is on the display you can press the TRAF button to turn of the traffic announcements Your radio will play the traffic announcement even if the volume is muted or interrupt the play of a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announce...

Page 171: ...to see which track is playing Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing To change what is normally shown on the display track or elapsed time press this button until you see the display you want then hold the 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 o...

Page 172: ...try 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 reporting the problem Radio with Cassette and CD Radio Data System RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System RDS RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS i...

Page 173: ...6 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 adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive To get to SCV press the TUNE AUDIO knob repeatedly until SPEED VOL is displayed Turn the TUNE AUDIO knob to select OFF MIN MED or MAX E...

Page 174: ... 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 only to the stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to...

Page 175: ...gram 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 move the sound toward the right or the left speakers A bar graph with indicators will show how the sound is balanced To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers push and release AUDIO un...

Page 176: ...ess 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 Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type Press and hold BAND for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on AF ON will appear on the displ...

Page 177: ...cement 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 radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements it will stop and brackets will be displayed around TRAF When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it If no...

Page 178: ... 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 CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavail Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned Tune ...

Page 179: ...eceiver 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 check with the servicing facility Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If you tune to channel 0 you will see this message alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This label is needed to ac...

Page 180: ...e 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 seconds of silence between each selection for seek to work Press the left or the right arrow to go to the previous or to the next selection on the tape SEEK and a negative or positive number will be ...

Page 181: ... can not be corrected contact your dealership If your radio displays an error number 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 the bypass feature on your tape player To activate the bypass feature use the following steps 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Tu...

Page 182: ...DISP Display Press this button to see which track is playing Press it again within 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 display flashes The selected display will now be the default SEEK Press the left SEEK arrow to go to the start of the current...

Page 183: ...t playing correctly for any other reason 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 reporting the problem Trunk Mounted CD Changer With the optional compact disc changer you can play up to 12 discs continuously Normal size discs may be played using t...

Page 184: ...he tray label side up If you load a disc with the label side down the disc will not play and an error will occur Gently push the tray back into the magazine slot until it locks into place Repeat this procedure for loading up to 12 discs in the magazine Once you have loaded the discs in the magazine slide open the door of the compact disc CD changer Push the magazine into the changer in the directi...

Page 185: ...display If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs the CD changer stack symbol will flash on the display until the changer is ready to play When a CD begins playing the disc and track number will be displayed The disc numbers are listed on the front of the magazine All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio buttons except for ejecting the magazine Playing a Compact Disc If an erro...

Page 186: ...ard While elapsed time is showing CD TIME will appear on the display SEEK Press the left arrow while playing a CD to go back to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played If you press it more than once the player will continue moving backward through the disc Press the right arrow and it will go to the next track on the disc If you press it more than once the player will...

Page 187: ...ership when reporting the problem Personal Choice Radio Controls If your vehicle has this feature it will enable two drivers to store and recall personal settings for radio presets last tuned station volume tone and audio source radio cassette or CD The memory buttons 1 and 2 for this feature are located on the driver s door panel and correspond to the numbers 1 and 2 found on the back of each rem...

Page 188: ...tolen The radio will display LOCKED and a red LED indicator light will come on above the key symbol to indicate a locked condition If this occurs the radio will need to be returned to the dealer Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has this feature you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel Q SEEK R Press the up arrow to seek to the next station and t...

Page 189: ...ncrease or decrease volume Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound but FM signals will reach only about 1...

Page 190: ...layer For best results use a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership The cut tape detection feature of your cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassette tape as a damaged tape in error If the cleaning cassette ejects insert the casse...

Page 191: ... Be sure that the inside surfaces of the windshield and rear window are not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged If the inside surfaces are damaged they could interfere with radio reception Also for proper radio reception the antenna connectors at the top center of the front and rear windows need to be properly attached to the posts on the glass Notice Do not apply aftermarket...

Page 192: ...s Your XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of your vehicle Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception The performance of your XM system may be affected if your sunroof is open Chime Level Adjustment The volume level of the vehicle s chimes can be controlled by the radio To change the volume level press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the...

Page 193: ...ontrol 4 15 Driving at Night 4 16 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 17 City Driving 4 20 Freeway Driving 4 21 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 22 Highway Hypnosis 4 23 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 24 Winter Driving 4 25 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 30 Towing 4 31 Towing Your Vehicle 4 31 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 32 Loading Your Vehicle 4 33 Towing a Trailer 4 39 Section 4 Driving Y...

Page 194: ... and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision with...

Page 195: ...r people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if someone plans to drive It is a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight The...

Page 196: ...e driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At ...

Page 197: ... if you are with a group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road Sometimes as when you are driving on snow or ice it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the ...

Page 198: ...ether it is pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes ...

Page 199: ... your brake pedal moves or pulses a little This is normal If there is a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3 38 Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes and continue braking Here is what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels...

Page 200: ...ake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Do not pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti lock work for you You may feel a slight brake p...

Page 201: ...l See Cruise Control under Turn Signal Multifunction Lever on page 3 7 This light should come on briefly when you start the engine If it stays on or comes on while you are driving there is a problem with your traction control system See Traction Control System TCS Warning Light on page 3 39 When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly The tract...

Page 202: ...ering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here is why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the ...

Page 203: ...tor pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down If you have Stabilitrak you may see the STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE message on the Driver Information Center See Stability System Active Message under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 49 Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Und...

Page 204: ...hese First apply your brakes See Braking on page 4 6 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees ve...

Page 205: ...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 brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Loo...

Page 206: ...les are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone is not trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see i...

Page 207: ...celeration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs If you have Stabilitrak you may see the STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE message on ...

Page 208: ...our headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you are tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your ...

Page 209: ...atedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it is easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and are not even aware of it Driving in ...

Page 210: ...g equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to...

Page 211: ... can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just is not a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice ...

Page 212: ... 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 another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires on page 5 58 City Driving One of the bi...

Page 213: ... is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light Freeway Driving Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have their own special rules The most important advice on freeway dri...

Page 214: ...ance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well in advance If you miss your 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 speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any d...

Page 215: ...t plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of 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 Do not let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you...

Page 216: ...d 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 slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill CAUTION If you do not shift down your brakes could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even...

Page 217: ...iving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling ro...

Page 218: ...s to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful What s the worst time for thi...

Page 219: ... too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have the anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Braking on page 4 6 Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery...

Page 220: ...e some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck unde...

Page 221: ...u and kill you You can not see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind This will help keep CO out 4 29 ...

Page 222: ... possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until 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 known as rocking can help you get out when you ...

Page 223: ...ween REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and reverse directions you will cause a rocking motion that may free your vehicle If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out If...

Page 224: ...icle manufacturer s recommendations How far will you tow Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow Do you have the proper towing equipment See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations Is your vehicle ready to be towed Just as you would prepare your vehicle for a long trip you will want to make sure your vehicle is prepare...

Page 225: ...le can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification label CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts ...

Page 226: ...eight your vehicle can properly carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight If your vehicle has the Tire and Loading Information label Example 1 the label is attached to the center pillar near the driver s door latch If your vehicle has the Tire Loading Information label Example 2 the label is on the rear edge of the driver s door Example 1 Example 2 4 34 ...

Page 227: ... in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determi...

Page 228: ...ant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 5 750 lbs 340 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Example 1 Example 2 4 36 ...

Page 229: ...00 lbs 91 kg 5 1 000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about your vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Example 3 4 37 ...

Page 230: ...6 lbs 80 kg in your trunk CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Notice Overloading your vehicle may cause damage Repairs would not be covered by yo...

Page 231: ...ose control when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured You may also damage your vehicle the resulting repairs would not be covered by your warranty Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section Ask your dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer...

Page 232: ...ering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you will be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during th...

Page 233: ...er P O Box 33136 Detroit MI 48232 5136 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle...

Page 234: ...r the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It is important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you will need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type hitches to it Use only ...

Page 235: ...ss All of the electrical circuits required for your trailer lighting system can be accessed at the driver s side rear lamp connector This connector is located under the carpet on the rear corner of the trunk compartment Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you will want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with th...

Page 236: ... in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you are turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer will not strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle may need...

Page 237: ...h that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down to THIRD 3 and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating Parking on Hills CAUTION You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle ...

Page 238: ...trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive belt cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review this information before you start your trip Check perio...

Page 239: ...ng 5 26 Cooling System 5 28 Power Steering Fluid 5 35 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 36 Brakes 5 37 Battery 5 40 Jump Starting 5 42 Headlamp Aiming 5 47 Headlamp Horizontal Aiming 5 49 Headlamp Vertical Aiming 5 50 Bulb Replacement 5 52 Halogen Bulbs 5 52 Headlamps 5 52 Front Turn Signal Lamps 5 53 Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps 5 54 Taillamps and Back Up Lamps 5 55 Replacement Bulbs 5 56 Windshie...

Page 240: ...mage 5 89 Underbody Maintenance 5 89 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 89 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 90 Vehicle Identification 5 91 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 91 Service Parts Identification Label 5 91 Electrical System 5 91 Add On Electrical Equipment 5 91 Power Windows and Other Power Options 5 92 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 92 Removing the Rear Seat Cushion 5 95 Capacities and Specif...

Page 241: ...is manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 11 Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 56 You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Part E Maintenance Record on page 6...

Page 242: ...outside 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 higher If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible Otherwise you might damage your engine...

Page 243: ... is certified to meet California Emission Standards see the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction ind...

Page 244: ... methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the ...

Page 245: ... when you are refueling Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver s side of the v...

Page 246: ...badly burned Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill fuel Don t top off or overfill your tank and wait a few seconds after you ve finished pumping before you remove the nozzle...

Page 247: ...get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit properly This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the con...

Page 248: ... clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine 5 10 ...

Page 249: ...e floor 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release The hood latch is located under the hood near the center and at the front edge of the grille 3 Lift up on the latch as you lift up on the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly 5 11 ...

Page 250: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the engine you ll see the following 5 12 ...

Page 251: ...ic Transaxle Fluid on page 5 21 J Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 5 37 K Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 18 Engine Oil If the ENGINE OIL LOW CHECK LEVEL DIC message appears on the instrument cluster it means you need to check your engine oil level right away For more information see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 49 You sh...

Page 252: ... on page 5 99 Notice Do not 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 See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range in the cross hatched area Push t...

Page 253: ...ckness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API You should look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbo...

Page 254: ...o Change Engine Oil Vehicles Without the GM Oil Life System If any one of these is true for you use the short trip city maintenance schedule Most trips are less than 5 miles 8 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent driving in stop and go traffic You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your ...

Page 255: ...ep it at the proper level If the system is ever reset accidentally you must change your oil at 3 000 miles 5 000 km since your last oil change Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed How to Reset the Oil Life System The GM Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use Anytime your oil is changed reset the system so it can calcul...

Page 256: ...tment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine air cleaner filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspect the air cleaner filter every 15 000 miles 25 000 km and replace every 30 000 miles 50 000 km If you are driving in dusty dirty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the air cleaner filter remove...

Page 257: ...ated near the top of the engine 3 Disconnect the electrical connector from the air intake hose This will allow you to lift the rear portion of the engine air cleaner filter housing 4 After detaching the hose from the throttle body pull back the entire rear portion of the engine air cleaner filter housing by pulling upward and rearward 5 19 ...

Page 258: ...e with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flame if the engine backfires If it is not there and the engine backfires you could be burned Do not drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner filter off Notice If the air cleaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire ...

Page 259: ...lership service department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage the transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine or exhaust system parts starting a fire Too little fluid could cause the transaxle to overheat Be sure to get an accur...

Page 260: ...Then position the shift lever in PARK P Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps The transaxle fluid dipstick top is a round red loop and is located next to the brake master cylinder behind the engine block See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clea...

Page 261: ...ess than one pint 0 5 L Do not overfill Notice Use of automatic transaxle fluid labeled other than DEXRON III may damage your vehicle and the damages may not be covered by your warranty Always use DEXRON III labeled automatic transaxle fluid 3 After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check earlier in this section 4 When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipst...

Page 262: ...d anything else CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire...

Page 263: ...t recovery tank but be careful not to spill it CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot CAUTION You can be burned if ...

Page 264: ...erheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location Engine Overheating You will find a warning light about a hot engine as well as an engine coolant temperature gage on your vehicle s instrument panel cluster If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5 26 ...

Page 265: ... 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 get a little too hot when you Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving Idle for long periods in traffic Tow a trailer If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam try this for a minute or so 1 In heavy traffic let the en...

Page 266: ...od here is what you will see A Coolant Recovery Tank B Radiator Pressure Cap C Electric Engine Cooling Fans CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down ...

Page 267: ...uld cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they are not your vehicle needs service Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty N...

Page 268: ... heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture If you have not found a problem yet but the coolant level is not at the FULL COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant on page 5 23 for more information CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coo...

Page 269: ... Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1 You can remove the radiator 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 Do not press down while turning the pressure cap ...

Page 270: ...p before removing Twist the oil fill tube with cap attached counterclockwise and remove it 3 2 If you have the supercharged engine remove the nut in the center of the cover shield 3 3 Lift the engine cover shield at the front slide the catch tab out of the engine bracket and remove the cover shield 3 4 Put the oil fill tube with cap attached in the valve cover oil fill hole until you are ready to ...

Page 271: ...alve close the valve Otherwise close the valve after the radiator is filled 6 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and the compartment 7 Replace the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield 7 1 Remove the oil fill tube with cap attached from the valve cover 7 2 Insert the catch tab on the cover shield under the bracket on the engine 7 3 Place the hole in the cover shield over the hole in...

Page 272: ...o the FULL COLD mark 9 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 10 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans 5 34 ...

Page 273: ...iller neck 12 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrow on the pressure cap lines up like this Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located below the generator and behind the accessory drive belt in the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger s side of t...

Page 274: ...level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 23 Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need winds...

Page 275: ...r expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the reservoir There are only two reasons why the brake fluid le...

Page 276: ... your brake fluid falls to a low level your brake warning light will come on A chime will sound if you try to drive with this warning light on See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 37 What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid Refer to Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 23 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only Always clean the brake fluid rese...

Page 277: ...nd have your vehicle serviced Notice Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pa...

Page 278: ... is time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco battery Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling The battery is located under the rear seat cushion To access the bat...

Page 279: ...or 25 days or more remove the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down CAUTION Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you are not careful See Jump Starting on page 5 42 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage ...

Page 280: ...t could damage your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehic...

Page 281: ...he other vehicle and locate the positive and negative terminal locations on that vehicle Open the hood on your vehicle and find the remote positive terminal located in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location Access the remote positive terminal by removing the cover You will not see the battery of your...

Page 282: ... water and get medical help immediately CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to p...

Page 283: ...remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal on the v...

Page 284: ...at had the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice If the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Remove the jumper cables in the correct order making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal A Dead Battery or Remote Positive Termi...

Page 285: ...the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle 5 Return the positive remote terminal cover to its original position Headlamp Aiming Your vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system equipped with horizontal aim indicators The aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment This is true even though your horizontal aim ind...

Page 286: ...s The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft 7 6 m from a light colored wall or other flat surface The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface which is level all the way to the wall or other flat surface The vehicle should be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall or other flat surface The vehicle should not h...

Page 287: ...dure If you believe your headlamps need only vertical up down adjustment follow only the vertical aiming procedure Adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 Torx socket or T15 Torx screwdriver Headlamp Horizontal Aiming Turn the horizontal aiming screw A until the indicator B is lined up with zero Once the horizontal aim is adjusted then adjust the vertical aim 5 49 ...

Page 288: ...ground to the aim dot on each lamp if left low beam subtract two inches Record this distance 3 At the wall or other flat surface measure from the ground upward the recorded distance from Step 2 and draw or tape a horizontal line the width of the vehicle 4 Turn on the low beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being aimed This should allow only the ...

Page 289: ...sive heat build up which may cause damage to the headlamp 5 Turn the vertical aiming screw C until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line The top edge of the cut off should be positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the opposite headlamp 5 51 ...

Page 290: ...ulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps 1 Remove the two bolts retaining the headlamp assembly 2 Slide the headlamp outward until the pins are loose 3 Remove the headlamp assembly to access the bulbs 5 52 ...

Page 291: ...ront Turn Signal Lamps Once the headlamp assembly has been removed from the vehicle the front turn signal bulbs can be accessed 1 Reach down into the space provided by the removal of the headlamp assembly and while pushing in the tab on the bulb assembly turn the assembly counterclockwise and remove it 2 Remove the old bulb by pulling it straight out of the retainer 3 Install the new bulb and turn...

Page 292: ...hat hold the assembly in place 5 Pull out the bulb assembly 6 Turn the bulb socket one quarter turn counterclockwise while pressing it firmly 7 Pull the bulb socket straight out of the assembly 8 Remove the old bulb by pulling it straight out 9 Replace with a new bulb by pushing the bulb straight into the socket until the bulb clicks into place 10 Turn the bulb socket one quarter turn into the ass...

Page 293: ...amps 1 Open the trunk Loosen and remove the seven fasteners that hold the taillamp assembly in place The assembly for both sides is one piece The entire piece must be removed to replace any bulbs 2 Pull out the assembly 5 55 ...

Page 294: ...the bulb and reverse the steps to install the assembly Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Front Low Beam Headlamps 9006 High Beam Headlamps 9005 Front Turn Signals 3157 Rear Trunk Mounted Back Up Lamps 3057 Trunk Mounted Taillamps 194 Tail Stop Turn Signal Lamps 3357 For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer 5 56 ...

Page 295: ...owing 1 Lift the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Push the tab on the wiper blade assembly and pull the assembly down enough to release it from the U hooked end of the wiper arm Slide the assembly away from the arm 3 Remove the blade 4 To reinstall the wiper blade assembly slide it over the wiper arm to engage the U hooked end on the wiper blade assembly Pull up on the assembly to l...

Page 296: ...ur Vehicle in the Index Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a p...

Page 297: ...o the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C Department of Transportation DOT The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN sh...

Page 298: ... factors treadwear traction and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5 70 G Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load For more information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 65 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 33 Compact Spare Tire Example ...

Page 299: ... of manufacture D Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 83 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 33 E Tire Inflation The temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be inflated to 60 psi 420 kPa For more information on tire pressure and inflation see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5...

Page 300: ...radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction E Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inches F Service Description These characters represent the load range and the speed rating of a tire The load range represents the load carrying capacity a tire is certified to carry The load index can range from 1 to 279 The spee...

Page 301: ...anufacturer production plant brand and date of production GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 33 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 33 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 33 Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that must always face outward w...

Page 302: ...to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate Traction The friction between the tire and the road surface The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road Treadwear Indicators Narrow bands sometimes called wear bars that show across the tread of a tire when only 2 32 inch of tread remains See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5 ...

Page 303: ...are 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 inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re underinflated Check the tire s inflation pressure when the tires are cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no ...

Page 304: ... tire pressure system detects differences in tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes in tire pressure The system can alert you about a low tire but it does not replace normal tire maintenance See Tires on page 5 58 When the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message appears on the Driver Information Center you should stop as soon as you can and check all your tires for damage If a tire is flat see If a T...

Page 305: ...90 minutes depending on your driving habits After the system has been calibrated the system will alert the driver that a tire is low up to a maximum speed of 65 mph 105 km h Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5 000 to 8 000 miles 8 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires o...

Page 306: ...ttaches 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 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 is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or les...

Page 307: ...ou ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash ...

Page 308: ...y requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire 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 ...

Page 309: ...eparately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the...

Page 310: ...cle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 74 for more information Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how far it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause a crash If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chai...

Page 311: ... may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without t...

Page 312: ...uld be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite en...

Page 313: ...remove the cover 3 Remove the compact spare tire See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 83 for more information about the compact spare 4 Unscrew the wing nuts to remove the container that holds the wrench and jack 5 Remove the wheel wrench jack and the spare tire from the trunk The tools you will be using include the jack A and the wheel wrench B 5 75 ...

Page 314: ...ehicle has a steel wheel with a wheel cover the center hub cap must be removed first by using the flat end of the wheel wrench to pry it off Once the center hub cap has been removed loosen the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench Once the plastic nut caps have been loosened remove the wheel cover by hand When reinstalling the wheel cover carefully line up the tire valve stem and the notch in the...

Page 315: ...e the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts but do not remove them yet 2 The jack has a bolt at the end Attach the wheel wrench to the bolt to create a jack handle 3 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the jack head until it fits under the vehicle 5 77 ...

Page 316: ...the ridge in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the v...

Page 317: ...mounting surfaces and spare wheel CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scrape...

Page 318: ... Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise on the jack Lower the jack completely 11 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence CAUTION Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM origi...

Page 319: ... spare you could damage the cover or the spare Storing the Flat Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place After you have put the compact spare tire on your vehicle you will need to store the flat tire in your tru...

Page 320: ...ent could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Store the compact spare tire and tools as shown in the diagram A Wrench B Jack C Jack Container D Retainer E Spare Tire Cover F Washer and Retainer The compact spare tire is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire following for more information 5 82 ...

Page 321: ...u need it again Notice When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t use your compact spare on other vehicles And don t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires They won t fit Keep your compa...

Page 322: ... vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth Cleaning Fabric Carpet Your dealer has cleaners for the cleaning of fabric and carpet They will clean normal spots and stains very well You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 5 90 Here are some cleaning tips Always read the instructions on the cleaner label Clean up...

Page 323: ...fully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water 2 If a stain remains follow the cleaning instructions described earlier 3 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a water and baking soda solution 1 teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to 1 cup 250 ml of lukewarm water 4 Let dry Stains caused by candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains ...

Page 324: ...tain conditions Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass See Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 5 90 Notice ...

Page 325: ...n acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to ...

Page 326: ...e from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary replace blades that look worn Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels Your vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or chrome pla...

Page 327: ... your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody 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 flush these materials from the underbody with plain water C...

Page 328: ...d 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 marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one easy step no wiping nec...

Page 329: ...Label You will find this label on your spare tire cover It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label you will find the following VIN Model designation Paint information Production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment Notice Don t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you chec...

Page 330: ...both of the fuse blocks Snap the wide end of the fuse puller at the side indentations and pull the fuse out The MaxiFuses are located in two fuse blocks one located in the engine compartment on the passenger s side and the other under the rear seat on the driver s side If a MaxiFuse should blow have your vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartme...

Page 331: ... Battery 9 Right High Beam Headlamp 10 Left High Beam Headlamp 11 Ignition 1 12 Not Used 13 Transaxle 14 Cruise Control 15 Direct Ignition System 16 Injector Bank 2 17 Not Used 18 Not Used 19 Powertrain Control Module Ignition 20 Oxygen Sensor 21 Injector Bank 1 22 Auxiliary Power 23 Cigarette Lighter 24 Fog Lamps Daytime Running Lamps 25 Horn 26 Air Conditioner Clutch 5 93 ...

Page 332: ...lutch 33 HVAC Solenoid 34 Accessory 35 Not Used 36 Starter 1 37 Cooling Fan 1 38 Ignition 1 39 Cooling Fan Series Parallel 40 Cooling Fan 2 Circuit Breakers Usage 41 Starter Fuses Usage 42 Not Used 43 Empty 44 ABS 45 Not Used 46 Cooling Fan 1 47 Cooling Fan 2 48 Spare 49 Spare 50 Spare 51 Spare 52 Spare 53 Fuse Puller 5 94 ...

Page 333: ...1 Pull up on the front of the cushion to release the front hooks 2 Pull the cushion up and out toward the front of the vehicle To reinstall the rear seat cushion do the following CAUTION A safety belt that isn t properly routed through the seat cushion or is twisted won t provide the protection needed in a crash If the safety belt hasn t been routed through the seat cushion at all it won t be ther...

Page 334: ...he seat cushion lowered push rearward and then press down on the seat cushion until the spring locks on both ends engage 4 Check to make sure the safety belts are properly routed and that no portion of any safety belt is trapped under the seat Also make sure the seat cushion is secured Rear Underseat Fuse Block The rear fuse block is located beneath the rear seat on the driver s side The rear seat...

Page 335: ... Lamp 14 Dimmer 15 Satellite Digital Radio 16 Left Front Heated Seat 17 Not Used 18 Rear Door Module 19 Stoplamp 20 Park Reverse 21 Audio 22 Retained Accessory Power RAP 23 Not Used 24 Not Used 25 Passenger Door Module 26 Body 27 Interior Lamps 28 Not Used 29 Ignition Switch 30 Instrument Panel 31 Right Front Heated Seat 32 Not Used 33 HVAC 34 Ignition 3 Rear 35 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 36 Turn ...

Page 336: ... Interior Lamps 52 Trunk Release 53 Front Courtesy Lamps 54 Not Used 55 Electronic Level Control ELC Circuit Breakers Usage 56 Power Seats 57 Power Windows Relays Usage 58 Cigar 59 Rear Defogger Fuses Usage 60 Not Used 61 Rear Defog 62 Not Used 63 Audio Amplifier 64 Electronic Level Control ELC 65 Cigar 66 Not Used 67 Not Used 68 Not Used 69 Spare 70 Spare 71 Spare 72 Spare 73 Spare 74 Spare 75 Fu...

Page 337: ...Refrigerant R134a 2 2 lbs 1 0 kg Automatic Transaxle 7 4 quarts 7 0 L Engine Cooling System 10 0 quarts 9 5 L Engine Oil with Filter 4 5 quarts 4 3 L Fuel Tank 18 5 gallons 70 0 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code T...

Page 338: ...ur dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 25096932 A1096C Engine Oil Filter 25010792 PF 47 Fuel Filter 25121293 GF 627 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 25654414 Spark Plugs 12568387 41 101 Transaxle Filter 24206433 Windshield Wiper Blades 12463075 Type Shepherd s Hook Length 22 inches 56 0 cm 5 100 ...

Page 339: ...ce 6 13 Part B Owner Checks and Services 6 17 At Each Fuel Fill 6 17 At Least Once a Month 6 17 At Least Twice a Year 6 18 At Least Once a Year 6 18 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 21 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 21 Exhaust System Inspection 6 21 Fuel System Inspection 6 22 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 22 Throttle System Inspection 6 22 Brake ...

Page 340: ...e necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid le...

Page 341: ...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 11 Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your d...

Page 342: ...owing and note how you drive If you have questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when to schedule them When you go to your dealer for your service needs you will know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use a...

Page 343: ...dule if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down sooner Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Engine Air Cleaner F...

Page 344: ...Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only Every 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Spark Plug Wire Inspection Spark Plug Replacement Automatic Transaxle Service normal conditions Every 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Cooling System Service or every 60 months whichever occurs first Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection These intervals only summarize maintenance services Be sure to follow t...

Page 345: ...e best conditions the oil life system may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year However your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level If the system is ever reset accidentally you must change your oil at 3 000 miles 5 000 km since your l...

Page 346: ...tion on page 5 67 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 21 000 Miles 35 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 24 000 Miles 40 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection ...

Page 347: ...ion Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 67 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote Inspect engine air cleaner filter If necessary replace the filter If vehicle is driven in dus...

Page 348: ...n pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 57 000 Miles 95 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on p...

Page 349: ... Cleaner Filter on page 5 18 for more information An Emission Control Service See footnote 78 000 Miles 130 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 67 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 81 000 Miles 135 000 km Change eng...

Page 350: ... months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or highe...

Page 351: ... not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly you must reset the system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will come on Change your oil as soon ...

Page 352: ...ormation See footnote See footnote 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 67 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 18 for more info...

Page 353: ...ver occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 67 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 18 for more information An Emission Control Service 67 500 Miles 112 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whic...

Page 354: ...per rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or hig...

Page 355: ...necessary See Engine Oil on page 5 13 for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 23 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 on page 5 36 f...

Page 356: ...Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5 87 Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 23 Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level ...

Page 357: ...y other position your vehicle needs service Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 2 27 if nece...

Page 358: ...gular 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 s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the...

Page 359: ...n Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect...

Page 360: ...rottle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect di...

Page 361: ... U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Automatic Transaxle DEXRON IIII Automatic Transmission Fluid Key Lock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latc...

Page 362: ...odometer 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 receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 24 ...

Page 363: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 25 ...

Page 364: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 26 ...

Page 365: ... Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 11 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 11 Section 7 Customer Assistan...

Page 366: ...tomer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left ...

Page 367: ... 22203 1804 Telephone 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 change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs You can find your specific ...

Page 368: ...dressed to Buick s Customer Assistance Center United States Customer Assistance Buick Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33136 Detroit MI 48232 5136 1 800 521 7300 1 800 832 8425 For Text Telephone 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 9994 Fax ...

Page 369: ...e you up to 1 000 toward eligible aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with free resource information such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers The offer is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more ...

Page 370: ...Fuel delivery Lock out service identification required Tow to nearest dealership for warranty service Change a flat tire Jump starts We have quick easy access to telephone numbers of the following additional services depending on your needs Hotels Glass replacement Tire repair facilities Rental vehicle or taxis Airports or train stations Police fire department or hospitals In many instances mechan...

Page 371: ...ffered to retail purchase lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper to Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required This will reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs Plan Ahead When Possible When your vehicle requires warranty service you should contact your dealer and request an appointm...

Page 372: ...r bus In addition should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses five day maximum may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained if your vehicle i...

Page 373: ...ehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records Your vehicle like other modern motor vehicles has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle s performance Your vehicle uses on board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and if so equipped to provide anti loc...

Page 374: ...e access to the vehicle or SDM If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar please check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately in...

Page 375: ...k Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33136 Detroit MI 48232 5136 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transm...

Page 376: ...o Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications 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 Eastern Ti...

Page 377: ...rake System Warning Light 3 38 Appearance Care 5 83 Care of Safety Belts 5 86 Appearance Care cont Chemical Paint Spotting 5 89 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 5 84 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 87 Finish Damage 5 89 Sheet Metal Damage 5 89 Underbody Maintenance 5 89 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 90 Weatherstrips 5 87 Ashtrays 3 23 Audio System s 3 55 Audio Steering Wheel Contro...

Page 378: ...2 Front Turn Signal Lamps 5 53 Halogen Bulbs 5 52 Bulb Replacement cont Headlamp Aiming 5 47 Headlamps 5 52 Replacement Bulbs 5 56 Taillamps and Back Up Lamps 5 55 Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps 5 54 Buying New Tires 5 69 C California Fuel 5 5 Canada Customer Assistance 7 4 Canadian Owners ii Canadian Roadside Assistance 7 7 Capacities and Specifications 5 99 Carbon Monoxide 4 25 4 39 2 14 2 ...

Page 379: ...82 Cigarette Lighter 3 23 Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle 5 84 Outside of Your Vehicle 5 87 Cleaning cont Underbody Maintenance 5 89 Weatherstrips 5 87 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 88 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 87 Cleaning Fabric Carpet 5 84 Cleaning Glass Surfaces 5 86 Cleaning Interior Plastic Components 5 86 Cleaning Leather 5 86 Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel 5 8...

Page 380: ...adside Assistance Program 7 6 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 11 D Daytime Running Lamps 3 15 Defensive Driving 4 2 Defogging and Defrosting 3 25 3 29 Delayed Entry Lighting 3 18 Delayed Exit Lighting 3 18 Delayed Locking 2 11 3 53 Dinghy Towing 4 32 Diversity Antenna System 3 81 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 3 Dolly Towing 4 33 Door Central Door Unlocking System 2 10 Delayed Locking 2...

Page 381: ...ine Soon Light 3 40 Coolant 5 23 Coolant Heater 2 24 Coolant Temperature Gage 3 40 Cooling System Inspection 6 22 Engine Compartment Overview 5 12 Engine cont Exhaust 2 31 Oil 5 13 Overheating 5 26 Starting 2 23 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 5 92 Engine Coolant Level Check 6 17 Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing 4 46 Engine Oil Additives 5 16 Engine Oil Level Check 6 17 Entry Lighting 3 18 Erasing...

Page 382: ...reakers 5 92 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature 3 40 Fuel 3 45 Speedometer 3 35 Gage cont Tachometer 3 35 Garage Door Opener 2 38 Gasoline Octane 5 4 Specifications 5 5 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming 2 41 Glove Box 2 42 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 7 5 H Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Head Restraints 1 6 Headlamp Aiming 5 47 Horizontal Aiming 5 49 Vertical Aiming 5 50 Head...

Page 383: ...hing 3 41 If the Light Is On Steady 3 42 If You Are Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 30 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer 4 40 If You re Caught in a Blizzard 4 28 Ignition Positions 2 22 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check 6 20 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver 3 19 Infants and Young Children Restraints 1 29 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 65 Inspection Brake System 6 22 Engine Cooling System 6 22 Exhaust Syste...

Page 384: ...Control System TCS Warning 3 39 Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror 2 17 Loading Your Vehicle 4 33 Lockout Protection 2 13 Locks Central Door Unlocking System 2 10 Delayed Locking 2 11 Door 2 9 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 13 Lockout Protection 2 13 Power Door 2 10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 12 Rear Door Security Locks 2 13 Long Trip Highway Definition 6 6 Long Trip Highway Intervals 6 6 Long Trip High...

Page 385: ...er Towing 4 46 Making Turns 4 44 Malfunction Indicator Light 3 40 Manual Lumbar Controls 1 3 Manual Operation 3 27 Manual Seats 1 2 Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle 2 8 Memory Mirrors 2 44 Memory Seat 2 44 Memory Seats 3 54 Message DIC Warnings and Messages 3 49 Mexico Central America and Caribbean Islands Countries Except Puerto Rico and U S Virgin Islands Customer Assistance 7 5 Mirror Ope...

Page 386: ... Things That Burn 2 31 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park P Mechanism Check 6 20 Parking on Hills 4 45 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 6 4 Part B Owner Checks and Services 6 17 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 21 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 23 Part E Maintenance Record 6 24 Passenger Temperature Control 3 30 Passing 4 13 4 44 PASS Key III 2 19 PASS Key III Ope...

Page 387: ...errent 3 78 Trunk Mounted CD Changer 3 73 Understanding Reception 3 79 Rainsense II Wipers 3 9 RDS Messages 3 59 3 66 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 24 Rear Seat Passengers Safety Belts 1 21 Rear Underseat Fuse Block 5 96 Rear Window Defogger 3 26 3 29 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming 2 33 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming with Compass 2 33 Rearview Mirrors 2 33 Reclining Seatbacks 1 4 Recreat...

Page 388: ...er Front Passenger Position 1 19 Driver Position 1 12 Safety Belts cont How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 11 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 11 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 24 Rear Seat Passengers 1 21 Right Front Passenger Position 1 19 Safety Belt Extender 1 26 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 18 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 1 6 Safety Chains 4 ...

Page 389: ...cities 5 99 Speedometer 3 35 Starter Switch Check 6 19 Starting Your Engine 2 23 Steering 4 10 Steering in Emergencies 4 12 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 21 Steering Tips 4 10 Steering Wheel Comfort Controls 3 31 Steering Wheel Controls Audio 3 78 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area 2 42 Convenience Net 2 42 Glove Box 2 42 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools...

Page 390: ...onal Vehicle 4 32 Towing a Trailer 4 39 Your Vehicle 4 31 Traction Control System TCS 4 9 Control System Warning Light 3 39 Trailer Brakes 4 43 Trailer Wiring Harness 4 43 Transaxle Fluid Automatic 5 21 Transaxle Operation Automatic 2 25 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual 7 11 Transportation Options 7 8 Trip Odometer 3 35 Trunk 2 14 Trunk Lock Release 2 14 Trunk Security Overr...

Page 391: ...7 Weatherstrip Lubrication 6 18 Weight of the Trailer 4 41 Weight of the Trailer Tongue 4 41 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use 5 14 What to Do with Used Oil 5 17 What to Use 5 24 5 36 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 71 Replacement 5 71 When to Add Engine Oil 5 14 When to Change Engine Oil Vehicles with the GM Oil Life System 5 17 When to Change Engine Oil Vehicles Without the GM Oil Life System 5...

Page 392: ... 57 Windshield Wipers 3 9 Winter Driving 4 25 Wiper Activated Headlamps 3 14 Wiper Blade Check 6 18 X XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 82 XM Satellite Radio Service 48 Contiguous US States 3 79 XM Satellite Radio Service USA Only 3 63 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 16 ...

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