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Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1

Front Seats

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Safety Belts

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Child Restraints

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Airbag System

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Restraint System Check

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Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1

Keys

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Doors and Locks

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Windows

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Theft-Deterrent Systems

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Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

........... 2-22

Mirrors

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OnStar

System

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HomeLink

Transmitter

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Storage Areas

......................................... 2-44

Sunroof

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Vehicle Personalization

............................. 2-48

Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1

Instrument Panel Overview

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Climate Controls

...................................... 3-25

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

........ 3-32

Driver Information Center (DIC)

.................. 3-46

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-55

Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

..... 4-2

Towing

................................................... 4-35

Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1

Service

..................................................... 5-3

Fuel

......................................................... 5-4

Checking Things Under the Hood

............... 5-10

Headlamp Aiming

..................................... 5-45

Bulb Replacement

.................................... 5-47

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

......... 5-57

Tires

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Appearance Care

..................................... 5-82

Vehicle Identification

................................. 5-91

Electrical System

...................................... 5-91

Capacities and Specifications

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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

.... 5-101

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule

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Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1

Customer Assistance and Information

........... 7-2

Reporting Safety Defects

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Index ................................................................ 1

2005 Buick Park Avenue Owner Manual

Summary of Contents for 2005 Park Avenue

Page 1: ...Indicators 3 32 Driver Information Center DIC 3 46 Audio System s 3 55 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 35 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 4 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Headlamp Aiming 5 45 Bulb Replacement 5 47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 57 Tires 5 58 Appearance Care 5 82 Vehicle Identification 5 91 Electrical System...

Page 2: ... manual in the vehicle Litho in U S A Part No 05PARKAVENUE A First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 3 19 04 All Rights Reserved Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new veh...

Page 3: ...ION 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 do not you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Do Not Do Not do this or Do Not let this happen iii ...

Page 4: ...o warning labels on the vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols 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 reference the f...

Page 5: ...These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle v ...

Page 6: ... NOTES vi ...

Page 7: ...33 Where to Put the Restraint 1 36 Top Strap 1 37 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 39 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 40 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position 1 44 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 46 A...

Page 8: ... of the control up or down Raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion by pressing the rear edge of the control up or down Move the seat forward or rearward by pressing the control toward the front or rear of the vehicle Move the seat higher or lower by holding the whole control up or down Vertical Control Adjust the angle of the seatback by pressing the top of the control forward or rearward Move...

Page 9: ...ou may feel the lumbar support higher in your back Readjust the location of the cushion until you are comfortable You may also want to adjust the seatback for maximum comfort Heated Seats If your vehicle has this option press this button to turn on the heating element in the seat The heated seat controls are located next to the climate controls on the instrument panel When the heated seat control ...

Page 10: ...ts can not do their job when you are reclined like this The shoulder belt can not do its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can not 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 ha...

Page 11: ...adjustable head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash On some models the rear seat head restraints tilt forward and rearward also There are three different positions for the rear seat head restraints Adjust a rear head restraint by grasping the top of the restraint and moving it forward ...

Page 12: ...ehicle 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 fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or kille...

Page 13: ...rashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person would not survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work...

Page 14: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 8 ...

Page 15: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 9 ...

Page 16: ...upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every airbag system ev...

Page 17: ...rious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 1 27 or Infan...

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: ... 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 safety 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 are not 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 would not 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 do not 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: ...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 plate will not go fully into the buckle see if you are using the buckle for the center passe...

Page 26: ...if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat ...

Page 27: ...you more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 26 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safe...

Page 28: ...ing the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 1 22 ...

Page 29: ...t 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 The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 23 ...

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 is 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: ...safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer will order you an extender It is free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit The extender has been designed for adults...

Page 33: ...lder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder 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 se...

Page 34: ...he child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults on page 1 24 If the child is so small that the sho...

Page 35: ...belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must ...

Page 36: ...oes not 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 appropriate restraint 1 30 ...

Page 37: ...d or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide 1 31 ...

Page 38: ...t will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck T...

Page 39: ...e child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a ...

Page 40: ...of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields 1 34 ...

Page 41: ...d restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle To help reduce the chance of injury the child also has to be secured within the restraint The vehicle s belt system secures the add on child restraint in the vehicle and the add on child restraint s harness system holds the child in place within the restraint One system the three point harness has straps that come down over each of the in...

Page 42: ...ment copy from the manufacturer Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We therefore recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear facing infant seat a child riding in a forward facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat Never put a r...

Page 43: ...op and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap or top tether It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision For it to work a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle Some top strap equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the ...

Page 44: ...l be placed If you have an adjustable head restraint route the top strap under it CAUTION Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash A child or others could be injured if this happens To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle at...

Page 45: ... secure a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger s position if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored There is no place to anchor the top strap in this position In order to get to a bracket you will have to open the trim cover 1 39 ...

Page 46: ... positions This system designed to make installation of child restraints easier does not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead it uses vehicles anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether strap A Lower Anchorage B Lower Anchorage C Top Tether 1 40 ...

Page 47: ...abels are located near the base of all three rear seating positions CAUTION If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to its anchorage points the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Make sure that a LATCH type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points or use the vehicle s safety belts to se...

Page 48: ...it is secure To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top tether from the top tether anchorage and then disconnect the LATCH attachments from the LATCH anchorages Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 40 See Top Strap on page 1 37 if the chi...

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: ...re 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 a Center Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on pa...

Page 51: ...nt seat It is always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat 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 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt 2 Put the child restraint on the...

Page 52: ...the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 40 See Top Strap on page 1 37 if the child restraint has one There is no top strap an...

Page 53: ...will be using 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 airbag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Power Seats on p...

Page 54: ...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 48 ...

Page 55: ...inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Airbags are designed to work with safety belts but do not replace them CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Frontal airbags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to deploy only in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes They are not designed to inflate in rollover rear or low speed frontal crashes or in many side crashes And fo...

Page 56: ...it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in y...

Page 57: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 51 ...

Page 58: ... driver s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door The right front passenger s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger s seatback closest to the door 1 52 ...

Page 59: ...ar frontal crashes But they are designed to inflate only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold Deployment thresholds take into account a variety of desired deployment and non deployment events and are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the occupants Whether your frontal airbags will or should deploy is not ba...

Page 60: ... inflation would not likely help the occupants The side impact air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes A side impact air bag will inflate if the crash severity is above the system s designed threshold level The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design Side impact air bags are not designed to inflate in frontal or near frontal impacts rollovers or rear impac...

Page 61: ... primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward a frontal airbag A side impact airbag would not help you in many types of collisions including frontal or near frontal collisions rollovers and rear impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward a side airbag airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe fr...

Page 62: ...ew parts for your airbag system If you do not get them the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash See Vehicle Data Collec...

Page 63: ...e airbag systems Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The airbag system does 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 other l...

Page 64: ...ter a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts If 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 ...

Page 65: ...g and Operating Your Vehicle 2 22 New Vehicle Break In 2 22 Ignition Positions 2 22 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 23 Starting Your Engine 2 24 Engine Coolant Heater 2 25 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 26 Parking Brake 2 29 Shifting Into Park P 2 30 Shifting Out of Park P 2 31 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 32 Engine Exhaust 2 32 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 33 Mirrors 2 34 Manual ...

Page 66: ... 41 Storage Areas 2 44 Glove Box 2 44 Garage Door Opener Compartment 2 45 Center Console Storage Area 2 46 Rear Storage Area 2 47 Rear Seat Pass Through 2 47 Convenience Net 2 47 Sunroof 2 47 Vehicle Personalization 2 48 Memory Seat and Mirrors 2 48 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 2 ...

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

Page 68: ...aster and VALET key have a transponder in the key head that matches a decoder in the vehicle s steering column If a replacement key or any additional key is needed you must purchase this key from your dealer The key will have PK3 stamped on it Keep the bar code tag that came with the original keys Give this tag to your dealer if you need a new key made Any new PASS Key III key must be programmed b...

Page 69: ...on of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice 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 f...

Page 70: ... seconds to unlock all of the doors Q Lock Press this button to lock all of the doors V Trunk Press this button to unlock the trunk when the ignition is in LOCK or OFF The trunk button will also work when the ignition is on but only while the transaxle is in PARK P L Remote Alarm Your transmitter comes equipped with a remote alarm Press this button to make the horn sound and the exterior lamps fla...

Page 71: ...ior lamps flash when unlocking vehicle Mode 2 Exterior lamps flash when locking no feedback when unlocking vehicle Mode 3 Exterior lamps flash when locking and when unlocking vehicle Mode 4 Exterior lamps flash and horn chirps when locking no feedback when unlocking vehicle Mode 5 Exterior lamps flash and horn chirps when locking exterior lamps flash when unlocking vehicle Each remote keyless entr...

Page 72: ...as coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it See your dealer to match additional transmitters to your vehicle Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at t...

Page 73: ...within range of the vehicle Once the transmitter has been resynchronized the horn will chirp and the exterior lamps will flash once The system should now operate properly Doors 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 chanc...

Page 74: ...r rearward 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 the unlock position twice in three seconds Power Door Locks With power door locks you can lock or unlock all doors on your vehicle using either the driv...

Page 75: ...CK on the power door lock switch on the driver s door throughout this procedure All the doors will lock 2 Press the unlock button on the transmitter to enter the programming mode The lock delay is still off and all doors will remain locked 3 Press the unlock button on the transmitter again Lock delay is now active and all doors will unlock 4 Release the power door lock switch To turn this feature ...

Page 76: ... enter the programming mode The automatic door lock mode will remain in the current mode 4 Press the lock button on the transmitter again Each time the lock button is pressed the mode will advance by one going from Mode 3 to Mode 0 to Mode 1 etc For each press of the lock button the door locks will activate in the same manner they would activate in the corresponding automatic door lock mode For ex...

Page 77: ...older children who ride in the rear seat will not be able 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 wi...

Page 78: ...trol 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 on page 2 32 Trunk Lock Release To unlock the trunk from the outside insert the master key and turn it Remote Trunk Release Press the TRUNK button located to the left of the steering column to release th...

Page 79: ...ide The remote keyless entry transmitter will open the trunk when the ignition is on or off and the vehicle is in PARK P even if the trunk release lockout is activated Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice Using the emergency 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 T...

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

Page 81: ...y When the switch is released the window will stop moving To raise the window press and hold the switch forward Window Lock Out Press the WINDOW LOCK button on the driver s door armrest to disable all passenger window switches or just the rear passenger switches The middle of the switch has a light to indicate that window lock out is active Even when the passenger s windows are disabled the driver...

Page 82: ...ehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal Content Theft Deterrent Your vehicle is equipped with a content theft deterrent alarm system With this system the SECURITY light will flash as you open the door if your ignition is off This light reminds you to activate the theft deterrent system Here s how to do it 1 Open the door 2 L...

Page 83: ...will set off the alarm If you set off the alarm by accident unlock any door with your key You can also turn off the alarm by pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter The alarm won t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by following these steps 1 From inside the vehicle roll down the driver s window and open the driver s ...

Page 84: ...ty could void authorization to use this equipment PASS Key III uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle PASS Key III Operation Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS Key III Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key III is a passive theft deterrent system This means you don t have to do anything different to arm or disarm th...

Page 85: ... with the second current driver s key Then continue with Step 3 To program the new key do the following 1 Verify that the new key has PK3 stamped on it 2 Insert the current driver s key in the ignition and start the engine If the engine will not start see your GM dealer for service 3 After the engine has started turn the ignition to OFF and remove the key 4 Insert the key to be programmed and turn...

Page 86: ...rd stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer on page 4 37 for more information Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch you can turn to five different positions A ACCESSORY In this position you can operate your electrical access...

Page 87: ...sition for driving Even when the engine is not running you can use RUN to operate your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights E START This position starts your engine When the engine starts release the ignition key The switch will return to RUN for normal driving Key Reminder Warning If you leave your key in OFF you will hear a warning chime when you open the dr...

Page 88: ...onds at a time until the engine starts Wait about 15 seconds between each try When your engine has run for about 10 seconds to warm up your vehicle is ready to be driven Do not race your engine when it is cold If the weather is below freezing 32 F or 0 C let the engine run for a few minutes to warm up 3 If your engine still will not start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much ...

Page 89: ...ON 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 will not reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and s...

Page 90: ...hift 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 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...

Page 91: ... only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 29 NEUTRAL N In this position your engine does not connect with the wheels To restart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed CAUTION Shifting into a d...

Page 92: ...an THIRD 3 You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on Notice Driving in SECOND 2 for more than 25 miles 40 km or at speeds over 55 mph 90 km h may damage the transaxle Also shifting into SECOND 2 at speeds above 65 mph 105 km h can cause damage Drive in THIRD 3 or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D ...

Page 93: ...ou lift your left foot the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position If you try to drive with the parking brake on after about 20 feet 6 1 m a chime will sound continuously until you release the parking brake Also the brake light will stay on until the parking brake is released Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or dama...

Page 94: ...you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and ev...

Page 95: ...t of PARK 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 LOCK 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 26 If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever a...

Page 96: ...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 97: ...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 98: ...eturn to its clear daytime state when 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 the automatic dimming feature on or off The indicator light will be illuminated when this feature is on Automatic Dimming R...

Page 99: ...s direction 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...

Page 100: ... the correct zone number appears in the display If C appears in the compass window the compass may need calibration See Compass Calibration explained previously Outside Manual Mirrors If the vehicle has manual outside mirrors adjust them by hand so that the side of the vehicle can be seen while you are sitting in a comfortable driving position The mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage whe...

Page 101: ...the mirror positions along with the driver s seat position can be stored in memory See Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 2 48 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror If the vehicle has the DIC Driver Information Center feature the passenger s outside rearview mirror also includes a tilt down feature that operates when the shift lever is in REVERSE R When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE R the passenger...

Page 102: ... changing lanes Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror If the vehicle has this feature the driver s side outside rearview mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you This feature is controlled using the on and off settings on the automatic dimming rearview mirror See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror or Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass earlier in this section The outsid...

Page 103: ...to an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week 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 or www onstarcanada com OnStar Services One of the following pl...

Page 104: ...ide in the vehicle s glove box visit www onstar com or www onstarcanada com or speak with an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar button or by calling 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Virtual Advisor Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar Personal Calling that uses minutes to access up to date weather and traffic reports for your area news and sports updates stock quotes entertainment and mor...

Page 105: ...horization to use this equipment Programming the HomeLink Transmitter Do not use the HomeLink Transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes please be sure to follow steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your HomeL...

Page 106: ...and hold both the desired button on HomeLink and the hand held transmitter button Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in Gate Operator and Canadian Programming later in this section 4 The indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly after HomeLink successfull...

Page 107: ... 1 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission This may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming Similarly some U S gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner If you live in Canada or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator...

Page 108: ...button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button Do not release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds While still holding the HomeLink button proceed with Step 2 under Programming HomeLink Resetting Defaults To reset HomeLink to default settings do the following 1 Hold down the two outside buttons for about 20 seconds until t...

Page 109: ...arage door opener do the following 1 Push the extended tab above the GARAGE button or insert a tool between the tab and outer edge of the cover The garage door opener cover will flip down 2 Remove the square height adapters from the cover 3 Place the height adapters on the proper peg by lining up the height adapters and the transmitter button on your garage door opener 2 45 ...

Page 110: ...rea you will find a place to store a cellular phone as well as a built in writing surface 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 a...

Page 111: ... until it latches Convenience Net The vehicle may have a convenience net located on the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It can help keep them from falling over The net is not for larger heavier loads Store those in the trunk as far forward as possible Unhook the net so that it will lie flat when not in use Sunroof The vehicle may have a sunroof The sunroof h...

Page 112: ...s the glass panel reaches the closed position it will open slightly toward the vent position and then drop down to the closed position The sunshade must be closed manually Vent Once the sunroof is closed it can be opened to the vent position by pushing the switch upward To close the glass panel pull the switch downward The sunshade must be opened and closed manually Vehicle Personalization Memory ...

Page 113: ...ORY button 1 or 2 or by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter 2 Adjust the driver s seat to the desired exit position 3 Press and hold the EXIT button for longer than three seconds You will 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 t...

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Page 115: ... 17 Perimeter Lighting 3 17 Parade Dimming 3 18 Glove Box Lamp 3 18 Front Reading Lamps 3 18 Rear Reading Lamps 3 19 Trunk Lamp 3 19 Battery Run Down Protection 3 19 Head Up Display HUD 3 19 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA 3 22 Accessory Power Outlets 3 24 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter 3 25 Climate Controls 3 25 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 3 25 Outlet Adjustment 3 30 Passenger Compa...

Page 116: ...DIC 3 46 DIC Controls and Displays 3 46 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 49 DIC Vehicle Personalization 3 50 Audio System s 3 55 Setting the Time 3 55 Radio with Cassette 3 56 Radio with Cassette and CD 3 60 Trunk Mounted CD Changer 3 66 Personal Choice Radio Controls 3 69 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 70 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 72 Radio Reception 3 72 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 73 Care of...

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Page 118: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Page 119: ...Audio System See Audio System s on page 3 55 I Fuel Door Release Button See Filling Your Tank on page 5 6 J Trunk Release and Lockout Button See Remote Trunk Release and Remote Trunk Release Lockout under Trunk on page 2 14 K Hood Release See Hood Release on page 5 10 L Ignition Switch See Ignition Positions on page 2 22 M Traction Control Button If Equipped See Traction Control System TCS on page...

Page 120: ...on your turn signals will not work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs...

Page 121: ... Windshield Washer See Windshield Washer on page 3 10 Cruise Control See Cruise Control on page 3 10 For information on the exterior lamps see Exterior Lamps on page 3 14 Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the...

Page 122: ...l a turn check the fuse and check for burned out bulbs See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 92 If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps the signal indicator will flash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly to make sure they are working You do not need to add a different flasher Turn Signal On Chime If yo...

Page 123: ...e 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 it cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Keep in mind that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If your blades d...

Page 124: ...he system can be overridden at any time by manually turning the wiper band to LO or HI speed Notice Do not place stickers or other items on the exterior glass surface directly in front of the moisture sensor Doing this could cause the moisture sensor to malfunction Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunction lever there is a paddle with the word PUSH on it To spray washer fluid on the windsh...

Page 125: ...on slippery roads If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 9 When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may turn the cruise control back on Setting Cruise Control CAUTION If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using ...

Page 126: ...til you release the switch or apply the brake So unless you want to go faster do not hold the switch at R A Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to go to a higher speed Push the SET button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You will now cruise at the higher speed Move the cruise switc...

Page 127: ...Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be...

Page 128: ...he exterior lamps control out to the first position turns on the parking lamps license plate lamps the sidemarker lamps and the instrument panel lights Headlamps Pulling the exterior lamps control out to the second position turns on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights Headlamps on Reminder If you leave the exterior lamps control on remove the key from the ignition an...

Page 129: ...nd other lamps will not be on Your instrument panel will not be lit up either When it is dark enough outside your low beam headlamps will be at full brightness The other lamps that turn on with your headlamps will also turn on When it is bright enough outside the regular lamps will turn off and your low beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of DRL To idle your vehicle with the DRL off sh...

Page 130: ...wilight Sentinel and DRL work with the light sensor on top of the instrument panel Do not cover it up If you do it will sense dark and the headlamps will come on Instrument Panel Brightness Adjust the instrument panel light brightness by turning the exterior lamps control Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened several lamps go on They make it easy for you to enter and leave your vehicle You can al...

Page 131: ...Lighting When the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed the DRL parking lamps and back up lamps will come on if it is dark enough outside This feature will only be activated when the security feedback feature is programmed to be in Modes 1 3 or 5 on the transmitter Modes 0 2 and 4 do not respond with exterior lights flashing when unlocking the vehicle so perimeter lighti...

Page 132: ...de Dimming This feature prohibits the dimming of your instrument panel displays during daylight while your headlamps are on This feature operates with the light sensor for the Twilight Sentinel and is fully automatic When the light sensor reads darkness outside you will be able to dim your instrument panel displays once again Glove Box Lamp When you open the glove box a lamp inside will come on Th...

Page 133: ...feature shuts off all lamps that are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is off This will keep your battery from running down 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 image dim and placed low in your field of view If your vehicle...

Page 134: ... and driving environment just as you would in a vehicle without HUD If you never look at your instrument panel you may not see something important such as a warning light Notice If you try 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 in the overhead console 1 Start your engine and ...

Page 135: ...ft of the steering column Care of the HUD Clean the inside of the windshield as necessary to remove any dirt or film that reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image To clean the HUD lens spray GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner on a soft clean cloth Gently wipe and dry the HUD lens Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens to avoid cleaner leaking inside the unit If You Ca...

Page 136: ...lor coded lights that can be seen through the rearview mirror or by turning around CAUTION Even with the Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist system the driver must check carefully before backing up The system does not operate above typical backing speeds of 3 mph 5 km h while parking And the system does not detect objects that are more than 5 feet 1 5 meters behind the vehicle So unless you check carefull...

Page 137: ...ust be within operating range If the URPA system is not functioning properly the display will flash red indicating that there is a problem The light will also flash red while driving if a trailer is attached to your vehicle or a bicycle or object is on the back of or hanging out of your trunk The light will continue to flash until the trailer or the object is removed and your vehicle is driven for...

Page 138: ...or extended periods will drain the battery Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible to the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on accessory power outlets No...

Page 139: ...ther flammable items in the ashtray hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle Never put flammable items in the ashtray There is a cigarette lighter near the front ashtray To use it push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back out by itself Notice Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to...

Page 140: ...e 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 AUTO button to return to automatic operation TEMP Temperature To manually...

Page 141: ...me will turn off the main system The outside temperature will be shown on the display when the system is off VENT Pressing the VENT button allows outside air to flow through your vehicle without the air conditioning compressor working To turn off the VENT selection push the VENT button again Selecting the VENT and AUTO buttons at the same time allows the system to control the airflow automatically...

Page 142: ...tion mode will also be activated as necessary Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel near the windshield or the system will not work properly Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity moisture condensing on the cool window glass This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly 1 FRONT Press the FRONT ...

Page 143: ...gger Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not clear the inside of the rear window with sharp objects Passenger Temperature Control If your vehicle has the passenger temperature control then the driver and the right front passenger can select separate temperature settings This feature allows the front passenger to select a temperature that is 5 F 3 C warmer or cooler than the driver s s...

Page 144: ...ont seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively If the airflow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting the passenger compartment air filter may need to be replaced See Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3 30 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Passenger compartment air both outside air and recirculated air is routed through a passenger compa...

Page 145: ... to increase or decrease the temperature Climate Controls Personalization If your vehicle is equipped with this feature up to two drivers are able to store and recall climate control 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 armrest and correspond to the numbers 1 or 2 found on the back of each remote keyless...

Page 146: ...attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights 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...

Page 147: ...uster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running It includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument panel cluster for your vehicle Base Cluster Uplevel Similar United States version shown Canada similar 3 33 ...

Page 148: ...Cluster with Driver Information Center DIC United States version shown Canada similar 3 34 ...

Page 149: ... mileage reading and when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer A trip odometer can tell how far you have driven since you last set it back to zero To reset it push the reset button The trip odometer is reset through the Driver Information Center DIC if your vehicle is equipped with this feature See DIC Controls and Displays on page 3 46 for more information Tachometer The tachometer tells ...

Page 150: ...l which shows AIR BAG The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensors the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Airbag System on page 1 49 This light will come on when you start your vehicle and it wil...

Page 151: ... should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Battery Warning Light When you turn the ignition to RUN this light will come on briefly to show the battery charging system is working When the light goes off and stays off the charging system is working If the light stays on a chim...

Page 152: ...ake doesn t release fully If you try to drive off with the parking brake set a chime will also come on until you release the parking brake If the light stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the...

Page 153: ...m warning light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN This is normal If the light does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Traction Control System TCS Warning Light If your vehicle has this feature this warning light should come on briefly when the engine is started If the warning light does not come on then have it fixed so it ...

Page 154: ...e road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle ...

Page 155: ...ases 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 156: ...ou 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 tank ...

Page 157: ...The oil pressure light will come on briefly when you turn your ignition to RUN It goes off once you turn the key to START That is just a check to be sure the light works This is normal and does not show a problem If it does not come on and then go off be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if there is a problem When this light comes on and stays on and a chime sounds it means oil...

Page 158: ...on page 3 10 Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will come on if your vehicle has certain non emission related problems For example if the entire electrical system fails to send and receive messages from the vehicle s components the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON warning light comes on These problems may not be obvious and may affect vehicle performance or durability Consult a GM dealership for necessary ...

Page 159: ... are some things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage At the service station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes more or less fuel to 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 ...

Page 160: ...SET This button used along with other buttons will reset system functions ENG MET English Metric Use this button to change the display between English and metric units DIC Controls and Displays When you turn the ignition on the DIC will display your driver number You can have your GM dealer program your name to appear on this display line See your GM dealer for more information The system will the...

Page 161: ...his mode Instantaneous Fuel Economy Press the FUEL INFO button until the display shows FUEL ECONOMY INST Instantaneous fuel economy is the current fuel economy that the vehicle has right now Instantaneous fuel economy varies with your driving conditions such as acceleration braking and the grade of the road being traveled The RESET button does not function in this mode Average Fuel Economy Press t...

Page 162: ...he 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 you could be low on oil or your oil is not going through the engine properly See your GM dealer for service Oil Life ...

Page 163: ... engine again If the SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM message still comes on it means there is a problem You should see your GM dealer for service Reduce your speed and drive accordingly STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE 55 You may see the STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE message It means that an advanced computer controlled system has come on to help your vehicle continue to go in the direction in which you are steering Th...

Page 164: ...smitter was pre programmed to belong to DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 and is numbered on the back Each transmitter may be programmed differently After you press the unlock button on your transmitter with the ignition to RUN the DIC will display the identified driver number The vehicle will recall the personal choice settings that were last made to correspond to your transmitter including your radio and cli...

Page 165: ...ce features will be saved after the display reads FEATURE OPTION SELECTION DONE Each feature that can be personalized will appear in the display Once you have made a selection for a feature the DIC will move on to the next personal choice feature 4 Scroll through the following messages and feature options PARALLEL PARK OFF ON AUTO DOOR LOCKS OFF ON UNLOCK IN PARK OFF ON WHICH DOORS ALL DRIVER DELA...

Page 166: ... the DIC You can change these modes using different selections from the following DIC displays AUTO DOOR LOCKS OFF ON UNLOCK IN PARK OFF ON If you choose OFF for AUTO DOOR LOCKS your door locks will operate normally with no automatic feature If you choose ON for AUTO DOOR LOCKS and ON for UNLOCK IN PARK your doors will lock every time you shift out of PARK P and the doors will unlock every time yo...

Page 167: ...se ON for LOCK FEEDBACK you will also need to choose LIGHTS or LIGHTS HORN You can select the following modes If you choose OFF for LOCK FEEDBACK and OFF for UNLOCK FEEDBACK you will receive no security feedback when locking or unlocking your vehicle If you choose OFF for LOCK FEEDBACK and LIGHTS for UNLOCK FEEDBACK you will receive no security feedback when locking your vehicle and the exterior l...

Page 168: ...s For more information on this feature see Perimeter Lighting on page 3 17 Memory Seat Recall This feature recalls the position of your seat When this feature is active the memory seat and mirror positions will be recalled for the identified driver when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to enter the vehicle You can program this feature to be active by choosing ON when the SEAT RECALL ch...

Page 169: ...ing mobile radio and telephone units If sound equipment can be added it is very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine radio or other systems and even damage them Your vehicle s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly Figure out which audio system is in your vehicle find out what...

Page 170: ...will show the selection w TUNE x Press the up or the down arrow to select radio stations w SEEK x Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there To scan stations press and hold either SEEK arrow for two seconds and SCAN will appear on the display The radio will go to a station play for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press either SEEK arrow ...

Page 171: ...hen the sound returns release the pushbutton Whenever that numbered pushbutton is pressed the station that was set will return and the equalization that was selected will be stored for that pushbutton 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone Bass Treble BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or to decrease the bass TREB Treble Press this knob lightly so...

Page 172: ...ape can be inserted and will begin playing While the tape is playing use the VOLUME SEEK FADE BAL BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the radio The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing The tape player will play the other side of the tape when it reaches the end Cassette tape adapter kits for portable CD players will work in the cassette tape player The tape bi...

Page 173: ...ith the radio off Cassettes may be loaded with the ignition and radio off if this button is pressed first Cassette Tape Messages E Error If this message and a number appears on the display it could be for one of the following reasons E10 The tape is tight and the player cannot turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise wit...

Page 174: ...s the up or the down arrow to select radio stations w SEEK x Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there To scan press either SEEK arrow for two seconds and SCAN will appear on the display The radio will go to a station play for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press either SEEK arrow again to stop scanning The radio will seek and scan onl...

Page 175: ...tton Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the station you set will return and the equalization you selected will be automatically stored for that pushbutton 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone Bass Treble BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or to decrease bass TREB Treble Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or ...

Page 176: ... you do for the radio The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing The tape player automatically begins playing the other side when it reaches the end of the tape If you want to insert a tape while the ignition or radio is off first press EJECT or RECALL Cassette tape adapter kits for portable CD players will work in your cassette tape player Your tape bias is set autom...

Page 177: ...pe slot to stop a tape when it is playing and to remove a tape when it is not playing Eject may be activated with the radio off Cassettes may be loaded with the ignition and radio off if this button is pressed first Cassette Tape Messages E Error If this message and a number appears on the display it could be for one of the following reasons E10 The tape is tight and the player cannot turn the tap...

Page 178: ...xperience an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur try a known good CD Do not add paper labels to CDs they could get caught in the CD player Do not play 3 inch CDs without a standard adapter CD If an error appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the star...

Page 179: ... to stop a CD when it is playing and to remove a CD when it is not playing Eject may be activated with the radio off CDs may be loaded with the ignition and radio off if this button is pressed first CD Messages E Error The CD may not play and an E along with a number may appear on the display for one of the following reasons You are driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smooth the CD ...

Page 180: ... You must first load the magazine with CDs before you can play a CD Each of the 12 trays holds one CD Press the button on the back of the magazine and pull gently on one of the trays Load the trays from bottom to top placing a CD on the tray label side down If you load a CD with the label side up the CD will not play and an error will occur Gently push the tray back into the magazine slot Repeat t...

Page 181: ...changer is checking the magazine for CDs CHNGR will flash on the radio display until the changer is ready to play When a CD begins playing the CD and track number will appear on the radio display The CD 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 CD If an error appears on the display see CD M...

Page 182: ...see what track is currently playing Press it again within five seconds to see how long the track has been playing EL TM will appear on the display when in elapsed time mode When a new track starts to play the track number will appear on the display Press this button a third time and the time of day will appear on the display AM FM Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing The i...

Page 183: ...e 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 are located on the driver s door panel and correspond to the numbers 1 and 2 found on the back of each remote keyless entry transmitter To recall audio sources press the unlock button on the remote keyl...

Page 184: ...ivate the THEFTLOCK system Read through all nine steps before starting the procedure If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4 1 Write down any three or four digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle 2 Turn the ignition on 3 Turn the radio off 4 Pres...

Page 185: ...ou lose or forget your code contact your GM dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press and hold the 1 and 4 pushbuttons at the same time until SEC appears on the display 4 Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree...

Page 186: ... to the first preset station stored on the pushbuttons play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press this button again to stop scanning The radio will only scan preset stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band w VOL x Volume Press the up or the down arrow to increase or to decrease the volume Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than f...

Page 187: ... player For best results use a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealer The cut tape detection feature of the cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged tape in error If the cleaning cassette ejects insert the cassette at l...

Page 188: ...re not damaged If the inside surface is damaged it could interfere with radio reception Notice Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with metallic film The metallic film in some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming radio reception Any damage caused to your backglass antenna due to metallic tinting materials will not be covered by your warranty Notice Using a razor blade o...

Page 189: ...Loss of Control 4 14 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 23 Winter Driving 4 25 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 29 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 30 Loading Your Vehicle 4 30 Towing 4 35 Towing Your Vehicle 4 35 Recreational Vehicle Towi...

Page 190: ...ions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It is the best defensive driving maneuver in both city 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...

Page 191: ...ates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it is against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do Ho...

Page 192: ... drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks The law in most U S states and throughout Canada sets the legal l...

Page 193: ...t answer What if there is an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There is something else about drinking and driving that many people do not know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the b...

Page 194: ...00 km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether 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 appli...

Page 195: ...t your brake pedal moves 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 39 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 are slow...

Page 196: ...ti lock does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake 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 d...

Page 197: ... will automatically disengage When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may reengage the cruise control See Cruise Control on page 3 10 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 ...

Page 198: ...ore effort Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering Your vehicle may be equipped with this steering system that continually adjusts the effort you feel when steering at all vehicle speeds It provides ease when parking yet a firm solid feel at highway speeds 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 th...

Page 199: ...d on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you will want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gentl...

Page 200: ...od reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle...

Page 201: ...t is all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you are following a larger vehicle Also you will ...

Page 202: ... ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency do not give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Ski...

Page 203: ...y System Active Message under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 49 Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with red...

Page 204: ...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 205: ...eatedly 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 206: ...ow 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 avoid puddles But if you cannot try to slow down before you hit them CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They will not work as well in...

Page 207: ... deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you cannot avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing w...

Page 208: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You will save time and energy See Freeway Driving on page 4 21 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move ...

Page 209: ...mp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it is slow...

Page 210: ... your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it is ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you will find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They will be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full A...

Page 211: ... the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a...

Page 212: ... slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill Drive in the highest gear p...

Page 213: ... scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle 4 25 ...

Page 214: ...freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you have traction control keep the system on It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even though your vehicle has a traction control system you will want to ...

Page 215: ...rees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you are actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You sho...

Page 216: ...an trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You cannot 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 w...

Page 217: ...p 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 do not want to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck but you must use caution CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transaxle or other p...

Page 218: ...vehicle If that does not get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 35 Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle 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 vehicl...

Page 219: ...e information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5 58 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 There is also important loading information on the Certification label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axle see Certification Label later in this section Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement Th...

Page 220: ...ad capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle If your vehicle can tow a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 37 for important information on towing a trailer towing safety rules and trailering ...

Page 221: ...on Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 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 capac...

Page 222: ...unk 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 your warranty Do not ove...

Page 223: ...ing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes such as behind a motorhome see Recreational Vehicle Towing following Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind...

Page 224: ...towed See Before Leaving on a Long Trip on page 4 22 Dinghy Towing Notice If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground the drivetrain components could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground If your vehicle must be towed you shou...

Page 225: ...nt and it has to be used properly That is the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer Load pulling components such as the engine transaxle wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of t...

Page 226: ...o depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at Buick Customer Assistance Center 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 loa...

Page 227: ...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 228: ...vehicle s brake system If you do both brake systems will not work well or at all 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 the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good ...

Page 229: ...ack up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns Notice Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you 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 oth...

Page 230: ...ce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you do not shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift 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 y...

Page 231: ...railer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid do not 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 are trailering it is a good idea to review this information before you start your trip Check per...

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Page 233: ...re Cap 5 26 Engine Overheating 5 26 Cooling System 5 28 Power Steering Fluid 5 34 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 35 Brakes 5 37 Battery 5 40 Jump Starting 5 41 Headlamp Aiming 5 45 Bulb Replacement 5 47 Halogen Bulbs 5 47 Headlamps 5 47 Front Turn Signal Lamps 5 50 Rear Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back Up Lamps 5 50 Rear Quarter Panel Turn Signal and Stoplamps 5 54 Replacement Bulbs 5 56 Windshield Wiper...

Page 234: ... Lamps Lenses 5 87 Finish Care 5 87 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 88 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 88 Tires 5 88 Sheet Metal Damage 5 89 Finish Damage 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 Electri...

Page 235: ...e contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Engine exhaust many parts and systems including some inside the vehicle many fluids and some component wear by products contain and or emit these chemicals Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you will want to use the proper service ma...

Page 236: ... to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number VIN shows the code letter or number that identifies your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of the instrument panel See Veh...

Page 237: ...hicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on and your vehicle may fail a smog check test See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 40 If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used ...

Page 238: ... in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by your warranty To check the fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does bu...

Page 239: ...The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver s side of the vehicle The fuel door release button is located to the left of the steering column 5 7 ...

Page 240: ...e fuel door CAUTION If you spill fuel and then something ignites it you could be 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 Do not top off or overfill the tank ...

Page 241: ... 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 on page 3 40 Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damag...

Page 242: ...hat 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 Hood Release To open the hood do the following 1 Pull the handle inside the vehicle It is located on the lower left side of the ins...

Page 243: ...d locate the secondary hood release lever under the front edge of the grille 3 Lift up on this lever as you lift up the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then pull the hood down and close it firmly 5 11 ...

Page 244: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3800 L36 engine 3800 Supercharged L67 engine similar here is what you will see 5 12 ...

Page 245: ...d Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 35 J Engine Coolant Recovery Tank See Cooling System on page 5 28 K Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 19 Engine Oil If the DIC message ENGINE OIL LOW CHECK LEVEL appears on the instrument cluster it means you need to check your engine oil level right away For more information see Driver Info...

Page 246: ...o use For engine oil crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications on page 5 100 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 leve...

Page 247: ...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 248: ... 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 vehicle The vehicle is used for delivery service police taxi or ot...

Page 249: ...reset Your dealer has GM trained service people who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system 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 last oil change Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed How to Reset the ...

Page 250: ... the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help Supercharger Oil Unless you are technically qualified and...

Page 251: ...l fill plug before removing it 2 Remove the oil fill plug 3 The oil level is correct when it just reaches the bottom of the threads of the inspection hole 4 Replace the oil plug with the O ring in place Tighten to 88 lb in 10 Y Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine air cleaner filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspe...

Page 252: ...ns caked with dirt a new filter is required To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter do the following 1 Remove the wing nuts on the engine air cleaner filter housing cover 2 Remove the air intake hose that snaps over the throttle body by pulling the hose upward and away from the throttle body As you are detaching the hose remove the housing cover by pulling upward and rearward 5 20 ...

Page 253: ...t 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 And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner...

Page 254: ...t 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 accurate reading if you check the transaxle...

Page 255: ...ut 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 reservoir 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 clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back o...

Page 256: ... level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have ...

Page 257: ... you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year h...

Page 258: ...diator are hot CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator For information on how to add coolant to the radiator see Cooling System on page 5 28 Radiator Pressure Cap Notice The radiator cap on your veh...

Page 259: ... fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving Idle for ...

Page 260: ...no sign of steam you can idle the engine for three minutes while you are parked If you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood here is what you will see A Radiator Pressure Cap B Electric Engine Cooling Fans C C...

Page 261: ...o you can be burned Do not run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could 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 ...

Page 262: ... 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 and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and th...

Page 263: ...igh speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot 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...

Page 264: ...ounterclockwise 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 replace the cover shield 4 After the engine cools open the co...

Page 265: ...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 the valve cover Install oil fill tube and cap by twisting clockwise 7 4 If you have the supercharged engine install the nut in the cent...

Page 266: ...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 properly 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 the vehicle When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to ...

Page 267: ...e 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 25 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 windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufact...

Page 268: ...on Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water does not clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it is very cold This allows for...

Page 269: ...k well or will not work at all So it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you will have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the ...

Page 270: ...em parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle s painted surfaces the paint finish can be damaged Be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately...

Page 271: ...e pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you apply the brakes with or without the vehicle moving your brakes adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have...

Page 272: ... to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 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 41 for tips ...

Page 273: ...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 vehicle...

Page 274: ...w on page 5 12 for more information on location CAUTION An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has...

Page 275: ...ry and maybe other parts too And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 7 Do not let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote p...

Page 276: ...t had the dead battery If it will not 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 Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part o...

Page 277: ...y and should need no further adjustment This is true even though your vertical and horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on the 0 zero marks on their scales If your vehicle is damaged in an accident the headlamp aim may be affected Aim adjustment may be necessary if it is difficult to see lane markers for horizontal aim or if oncoming drivers flash their high beams at you for vertical aim...

Page 278: ...any cargo or loading of the vehicle except it should have a full tank of fuel and one person or 160 lbs 75 kg on the driver s seat Close all doors Tires should be properly inflated Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspension Start with the horizontal aim The adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 Torx socket or T15 Torx screwdriver Once the horizontal aim is adjusted then adjust the vertical ...

Page 279: ...rocedure not listed in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs 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 Each headlamp is attached by thumb screws 5 47 ...

Page 280: ...1 Remove the thumb screws by turning them counterclockwise 2 Pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle 5 48 ...

Page 281: ...b by lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the plastic base 5 Replace the old bulb with a new bulb Make sure not to touch the new bulb element with your fingers as the oils on your hands will reduce bulb life 6 Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reassemble the headlamp assembly When reassembling make sure to align the pin at the outboard edge of the headlamp assembly to the plastic retainer at t...

Page 282: ...the vehicle and while pressing the lock tab on the socket turn the socket one quarter turn counterclockwise and pull it out 2 Remove the old bulb by pulling it straight out of the socket 3 Replace the bulb and turn the bulb assembly back into place Rear Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back Up Lamps 5 50 ...

Page 283: ... at the inside edge of the trunk lid Remove the protective vinyl caps from the studs 2 Remove the nuts from the studs 3 Remove the six fasteners along the top of the trunk lid three on each side holding the trunk trim in place 5 51 ...

Page 284: ...e trunk trim back to expose the three remaining nuts holding the taillamp assembly in place Remove the protective vinyl caps from the studs 5 From inside the trunk compartment remove the nuts from the studs 5 52 ...

Page 285: ...y from the trunk lid The bulbs are located on the back side of the assembly 7 Turn the bulb socket one quarter turn counterclockwise and pull it out You can use a tool to remove the bulb socket if you are unable to do it by hand 5 53 ...

Page 286: ...tall the taillamp assembly Rear Quarter Panel Turn Signal and Stoplamps 1 Open the trunk 2 On either side of the rear of the trunk is a plastic retainer that holds the cargo net and taillamp assembly in place Remove the retainer by turning it counterclockwise 3 Remove the plastic retaining screws on the trunk s interior 4 Pull back the trunk trim panel 5 54 ...

Page 287: ...rim panel are three nuts that secure the taillamp assembly Remove the nuts only from the side you want to access The turn signal and stoplamp can now be accessed 6 Pull the taillamp assembly away from the vehicle 5 55 ...

Page 288: ...ll the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket 9 Replace it with a new bulb 10 Reverse Steps 1 through 8 to reinstall the taillamp assembly Replacement Bulbs Lamp Bulb Number Back Up 3057 High Beam Headlamp 9005 Low Beam Headlamp 9006 Parking Turn Front 3057 Tail Stop 3057 Tail Turn 194 For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer 5 56 ...

Page 289: ... wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Position the wipers on the windshield in the mid wipe position 2 Lift the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield The windshield wiper does not have a locking upright position feature 3 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 4 ...

Page 290: ... You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 30 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 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 See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 Ove...

Page 291: ...sportation 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 shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only ...

Page 292: ...ire although only one side may have the date of manufacture D Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load 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 64 F Tire Size A combination ...

Page 293: ... construction in the tire The letter R means 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 speed rating of the tire The load index represents the load carry capacity a tire is certified to carry The loa...

Page 294: ...ric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer production plant brand and date of production GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 30 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 30 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 30 Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an ...

Page 295: ...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 1 16 inch 1 6 mm of tread remains See When It Is Time for New Tires on pag...

Page 296: ...latch This label shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle can carry and an example of the tir...

Page 297: ...the tire gage Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Check Tire Pressure System If your vehicle has this feature the check tire pressure system can alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire The system will not alert you before you drive that a tire is low or flat You must begin driving before the system will work...

Page 298: ...e check tire pressure system without first correcting the cause of the problem and checking and adjusting the pressure in all four tires If you reset the system when the tire pressures are incorrect the check tire pressure system will not work properly and may not alert you when a tire is low or high To reset calibrate the system 1 Turn the ignition switch to RUN 2 Press the GAGE INFO button on th...

Page 299: ...mpact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label Reset the check tire pressure system if equipped See Check Tire Pressure System on page 5 65 Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 100 CAUTION Ru...

Page 300: ...icle needs look at the tire and loading information label For more information about this label and its location on your vehicle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 30 The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires GM recommends that you get tires with that same TPC Spec number That way...

Page 301: ...s can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United St...

Page 302: ...is tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustai...

Page 303: ... should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel n...

Page 304: ...amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To...

Page 305: ...reate a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator ped...

Page 306: ... 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 and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be t...

Page 307: ...e you change the tire 1 Lift the tire cover to gain access to the compact spare tire and jacking equipment 2 Remove the wingnut and washer and then remove the jack container 3 Remove the wheel wrench and jack 4 Remove the compact spare tire from the trunk See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 82 for more information about the compact spare tire The tools you will be using include the jack A and wheel w...

Page 308: ...ehicle is equipped with either the 2 1 2 inch 6 cm or the 4 inch 10 cm hubcap first remove the decorative nut caps using the wheel wrench 2 Then use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts but do not remove them yet 3 The jack has a bolt at the end Attach the wheel wrench to the bolt to create a jack handle 4 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the jack head until it fits under the v...

Page 309: ...d or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 7 Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise in the jack Ra...

Page 310: ...oth 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 9 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 10 Install the compact spare tire on the wheel mounting surface CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a seriou...

Page 311: ...riginal equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 100 for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence ...

Page 312: ...ntil you have the flat tire repaired or replaced Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place After you have put the compact spare tire on your vehicle you will need to store the flat tire in...

Page 313: ...he diagram A Wrench B Jack C Jack Container D Compact Spare Tire Cover E 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 on page 5 82 5 81 ...

Page 314: ...in Notice When the compact spare is installed do not 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 compact spare tir...

Page 315: ...m cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth GM approved cleaning products can be obtained 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 stains as soon as you can before they set Carefully scrape off any excess sta...

Page 316: ...a with another dry clean soft white cloth Using Cleaner on Fabric 1 First try the cleaner in an inconspicuous area to make sure the cleaner does not affect the color of the fabric 2 For liquids blot with a clean soft white cloth For solids remove as much as possible and then vacuum or brush 3 Spray a small amount of the cleaner onto a clean soft white cloth Do not apply spray directly to the fabri...

Page 317: ...ave to be done more than once Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if they are not removed quickly Use a clean cloth and vinyl cleaner See your dealer for this product Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner Never use o...

Page 318: ...mage to the rear window defogger and the integrated radio antenna When cleaning the glass on your vehicle use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Weath...

Page 319: ...cle on page 5 87 Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish GM approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer See Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 5 90 The vehicle has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polis...

Page 320: ...clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Do not use chrome po...

Page 321: ...ody 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 Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your GM dea...

Page 322: ... and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on wipe off 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 necessary Wash Wax Concentrate Medium foa...

Page 323: ... 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 che...

Page 324: ...if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can Main Instrument Panel Fuse Block The main instrument panel fuse block is located under the instrument panel on the passenger s side of the vehicle Lamps connectors and the HVAC duct temperature sensors may need to be disconnected and removed to allow access to this fuse block Remove the hush panel on the passenger s side to reveal the fus...

Page 325: ...ter CR CONT Stepper Motor Cruise Cruise Switch HUD Head Up Display Switch Head Up Display CSTR SBM HVAC Programmer Instrument Panel Cluster SBM 275 to LCM 1135 to BTSI SL LP PK L Underhood Lamp Left Park Sidemarker Left Park Turn Lamp SBM Left Tail Signal Lamp Left Tail Stoplamp Left Rear Sidemarker LP PK R Right Park Sidemarker Lamp Right Park Turn Lamp Right Tail Sign Lamp Right Tail Stoplamp Ri...

Page 326: ...er s side to reveal the fuses by performing the following steps 1 Remove the two screws located along the front edge of the panel 2 Lower the hush panel 3 Remove the fuse block cover 4 Place the wide end of the fuse puller over the plastic end of the fuse 5 Squeeze the ends over the fuse and pull it out When finished reinstall the fuse block cover and the hush panel Reinstall lamps connectors and ...

Page 327: ...rview on page 5 12 for more information on location To check the fuses in this underhood fuse block turn the knob counterclockwise and remove the cover Fuses Usage 1 Not Used 2 SBM LCM 3 Turn Signal 4 Pre Oxygen Sensor Post Oxygen Sensor 5 Air Bag SIR 6 Powertrain Control Module 7 Air Conditioning Clutch 8 Ignition Feed 9 Horn Relay 10 Spare 5 95 ...

Page 328: ...Crank 23 Powertrain Control Module 24 Parking Lamps 25 Hazard Flashers 26 Spare 27 Spare 28 ABS 2 Relays Usage 29 Ignition 30 Horn 31 Cooling Fan 1 Relays Usage 32 Starter 33 Not Used 34 Cooling Fan SP 35 Cooling Fan 2 36 Air Conditioning Clutch 37 Fuel Pump Fuses Usage 38 Bat 1 39 Blower Motor 40 Cooling Fan 1 41 Headlamp 42 BAT 2 43 Ignition 44 Starter 45 ABS 46 Fuse Puller 5 96 ...

Page 329: ...er RAP 3 Trunk Release 4 Electronic Level Control Circuit Breakers Usage 5 Power Seat 6 Electronic Level Control Sensor Electronic Level Control Compressor Solenoid Fuses Usage 7 Crank 8 Accessory Outlet 9 Powertrain Control Module for Cruise 10 SBM Module 11 Radio Phone 12 Sunroof 13 Spare 14 CD Changer Phone 15 Driver Door Module 16 Spare 17 Radio 18 Driver Heated Seat Module 19 Rear Door Module...

Page 330: ... the following 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 is not properly routed through the seat cushion or is twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash If the safety belt has not been routed through the seat cushion at ...

Page 331: ... up and under the seatback so the rear locating guides hook into the wire loops on the back frame 3 With the 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 5 99 ...

Page 332: ...nt R134a 2 2 lbs 1 0 kg Automatic Transaxle 7 4 quarts 7 0 L Engine Cooling System 13 0 quarts 12 3 L Engine Oil with Filter 4 5 quarts 4 3 L Fuel Tank 18 5 gallons 70 0 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 ft lb 140 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap 3800 3 8L V6 K Automatic 0 060 inch 0 15...

Page 333: ...your GM dealer Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 25096932 A1096C Engine Oil Filter 25010792 PF47 Fuel Filter 25121293 GF627 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 52472175 Spark Plugs 12568387 41 101 Windshield Wiper Blades Hook Type 22 0 inches 56 0 cm 12463075 5 101 ...

Page 334: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 3 8L V6 Engine 3 8L V6 Supercharged Engine 5 102 ...

Page 335: ...ce 6 13 Part B Owner Checks and Services 6 19 At Each Fuel Fill 6 19 At Least Once a Month 6 19 At Least Twice a Year 6 20 At Least Once a Year 6 20 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 23 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 23 Exhaust System Inspection 6 23 Fuel System Inspection 6 23 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 24 Throttle System Inspection 6 24 Brake ...

Page 336: ...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 337: ...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 338: ...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 339: ...hat 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 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Supe...

Page 340: ...1 V6 engine only Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Every 50 000 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 The...

Page 341: ...See Engine Oil on page 5 13 It is possible that if you are driving under the 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...

Page 342: ...age 5 19 for more information An Emission Control Service See footnote Replace passenger compartment air filter 18 000 Miles 30 000 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 21 000 Miles 3...

Page 343: ...formation See footnote See footnote 33 000 Miles 55 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 36 000 Miles 60 000 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 addit...

Page 344: ...fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000 mi...

Page 345: ...lter 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 69 000 Miles 115 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 72 000 Miles 120 000 km Change engine ...

Page 346: ...l and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 90 000 Miles 150 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote Replace passenger compartment air filter Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 19 for more information An Emission Control Service For...

Page 347: ...ce or delivery service If you have not used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore have not changed your automatic transaxle fluid change both the fluid and filter 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant on page 5 24 for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiat...

Page 348: ...oil as soon as possible within the next two times you stop for fuel See Engine Oil on page 5 13 It is possible that if you are driving under the 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 r...

Page 349: ...km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote Replace passenger compartment air filter 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 19 for more information An Emi...

Page 350: ...f these conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000 miles 166 000 km 52 500 Miles 87 500 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 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Change engine oil and filt...

Page 351: ...Inspection and Rotation on page 5 67 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 90 000 Miles 150 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote Replace passenger compartment air filter Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 19 for more information An Emis...

Page 352: ...ch as found in taxi police or delivery service If you have not used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore have not changed your automatic transaxle fluid change both the fluid and filter 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant on page 5 24 for what to use In...

Page 353: ...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 24 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 35 f...

Page 354: ...Wiper Blades on page 5 88 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 25 Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automa...

Page 355: ... any 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 29 if n...

Page 356: ... regular 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 ...

Page 357: ...n 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 the body near the exhaust system Look...

Page 358: ...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 disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface conditi...

Page 359: ...Oil on page 5 13 Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 5 24 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meetin...

Page 360: ...Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood and Door Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Fuel Door Glove Box Door Console Door and Rear Compartment Lid Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 1095347...

Page 361: ...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 27 ...

Page 362: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 28 ...

Page 363: ...Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 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 Assista...

Page 364: ...a contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre 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 ...

Page 365: ...n VA 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 Specific vehicle inform...

Page 366: ...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 367: ...up to 1 000 toward eligible aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment that may be required for your vehicle such as 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 Fo...

Page 368: ...red within 10 miles Emergency Tow Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle disabling accident Assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand mud or snow Flat Tire Change Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure Jump Start No start occur...

Page 369: ...s To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for new vehicles The Courtesy Transportation program is offered 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 repai...

Page 370: ...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 is kept for a warranty repair Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of 30 a day and must be supported by receipts This requires that you sign and complete a ren...

Page 371: ... 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 air bag deployment and if so equipped to provide anti lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair...

Page 372: ...access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data 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...

Page 373: ...ommunication 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 transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc RETAIL SELL PRICE 120 00 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair servi...

Page 374: ...ations 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 Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 Prices are su...

Page 375: ...s 5 88 Care of Safety Belts 5 86 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 89 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 87 Fabric Carpet 5 83 Finish Care 5 87 Appearance Care cont Finish Damage 5 89 Glass Surfaces 5 86 Instrument Panel 5 85 Interior Plastic Components 5 85 Leather 5 85 Sheet Metal Damage 5 89 Speaker Covers 5 86 Tires 5 88 Underbody Maintenance 5 89 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 90 Vinyl 5 85 Washin...

Page 376: ... 5 50 Halogen Bulbs 5 47 Headlamp Aiming 5 45 Headlamps 5 47 Bulb Replacement cont Rear Quarter Panel Turn Signal and Stoplamps 5 54 Rear Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back Up Lamps 5 50 Replacement Bulbs 5 56 Buying New Tires 5 68 C California Fuel 5 5 Canadian Owners ii Capacities and Specifications 5 100 Carbon Monoxide 2 14 2 32 4 25 4 37 Care of Safety Belts 5 86 Your Cassette Tape Player 3 73 Yo...

Page 377: ...ps Lenses 5 87 Fabric Carpet 5 83 Finish Care 5 87 Glass Surfaces 5 86 Instrument Panel 5 85 Interior Plastic Components 5 85 Leather 5 85 Speaker Covers 5 86 Cleaning cont Tires 5 88 Underbody Maintenance 5 89 Vinyl 5 85 Washing Your Vehicle 5 87 Weatherstrips 5 86 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 88 Climate Control System Air Filter Passenger Compartment 3 30 Climate Controls Personalization 3 31 D...

Page 378: ...15 Defensive Driving 4 2 Delayed Entry Lighting 3 17 Delayed Exit Lighting 3 17 Delayed Locking 2 11 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 3 Door Central Door Unlocking System 2 10 Delayed Locking 2 11 Door Ajar Reminder 2 11 Locks 2 9 Power Door Locks 2 10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 11 Rear Door Security Locks 2 13 Driver Position Safety Belt 1 12 Driver Information Center DIC 3 46 DIC Controls ...

Page 379: ...ent Overview 5 12 Exhaust 2 32 Oil 5 13 Overheating 5 26 Starting 2 24 Supercharger Oil 5 18 Entry Lighting 3 16 Event Data Recorders EDR 7 9 Extender Safety Belt 1 26 Exterior Lamps 3 14 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 19 Finish Damage 5 89 Flash to Pass 3 9 Flat Tire 5 73 Flat Tire Changing 5 74 Flat Tire Storing 5 80 Fluid Automatic Transaxle 5 22 Power Steering 5 34 Windshield Washer 5 35 Front ...

Page 380: ...y Program for Persons with Disabilities 7 5 H Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Head Restraints 1 5 Headlamp Aiming 5 45 Headlamps 5 47 Bulb Replacement 5 47 Daytime Running Lamps 3 15 Flash to Pass 3 9 Front Turn Signal Lamps 5 50 Halogen Bulbs 5 47 High Low Beam Changer 3 8 On Reminder 3 14 Head Up Display HUD 3 19 Heated Backlite Antenna 3 74 Heated Seats 1 3 Heater 3 25 Highway Hypnosis 4 23 Hill an...

Page 381: ...iew 3 4 J Jump Starting 5 41 K Keyless Entry System 2 5 Keys 2 3 L Labelling Tire Sidewall 5 59 Lamps Battery Run Down Protection 3 19 Cornering 3 15 Courtesy 3 16 Exterior 3 14 Front Reading 3 18 Glove Box 3 18 Rear Reading 3 19 Trunk 3 19 Twilight Sentinel 3 16 LATCH System Child Restraints 1 40 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 42 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 13 Light Airbag ...

Page 382: ...chedule At Each Fuel Fill 6 19 At Least Once a Month 6 19 At Least Once a Year 6 20 At Least Twice a Year 6 20 Brake System Inspection 6 24 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 24 Exhaust System Inspection 6 23 Fuel System Inspection 6 23 How This Section is Organized 6 3 Introduction 6 2 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance 6 13 Maintenance Requirements 6 2 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services ...

Page 383: ... 7 3 N New Vehicle Break In 2 22 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 5 101 O Odometer 3 35 Odometer Trip 3 35 Off Road Recovery 4 12 Oil Engine 5 13 Pressure Light 3 43 Supercharger Engine 5 18 Older Children Restraints 1 27 Online Owner Center 7 3 OnStar System 2 39 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Outlet Adjustment 3 30 Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror 2 38 Convex Mirror 2 38 Curb View Assist M...

Page 384: ...Link Transmitter 2 41 Q Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 10 R Radiator Pressure Cap 5 26 Radios 3 55 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 73 Care of Your CD Player 3 74 Care of Your CDs 3 74 Personal Choice Radio Controls 3 69 Radio with Cassette 3 56 Radio with Cassette and CD 3 60 Setting the Time 3 55 Theft Deterrent 3 70 Trunk Mounted CD Changer 3 66 Understanding Reception 3 72 Rains...

Page 385: ...3 Right Front Passenger Position Safety Belts 1 19 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 4 30 Routing Engine Drive Belt 5 102 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 33 S Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 36 Safety Belts Care of 5 86 Center Passenger Position 1 19 Driver Position 1 12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 11 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 10 Re...

Page 386: ...and Lane Change 3 7 Spare Tire Installing 5 76 Removing 5 75 Storing 5 80 Specifications Capacities 5 100 Speedometer 3 35 Starting Your Engine 2 24 Steering 4 10 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 23 Steering Wheel Comfort Controls 3 31 Steering Wheel Controls Audio 3 72 Steering Wheel Tilt Wheel 3 6 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area 2 46 Convenience Net 2...

Page 387: ...heel Alignment and Tire Balance 5 71 Wheel Replacement 5 71 When It Is Time for New Tires 5 68 Top Strap 1 37 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 39 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 35 Towing a Trailer 4 37 Your Vehicle 4 35 Traction Control System TCS 4 9 Control System Warning Light 3 39 Transaxle Fluid Automatic 5 22 Transaxle Operation Automatic 2 26 Trip Odometer 3 35 Trunk 2 14 Trunk Lamps 3 19 Trunk M...

Page 388: ... 3 32 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages 3 49 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Safety and Symbols iii Vehicle Damage iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 71 Replacement 5 71 Where to Put the Restraint 1 36 Windows 2 16 Power 2 17 Windshield Wiper Blades Cleaning 5 88 Windshield Washer 3 10 Fluid 5 35 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 57 Rainsense II Wipers 3 9 Windshield ...

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