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

Front Seats

............................................... 1-3

Rear Seats

............................................... 1-8

Safety Belts

............................................. 1-22

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-45

Airbag System

......................................... 1-72

Restraint System Check

............................ 1-87

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

Keys

........................................................ 2-3

Doors and Locks

....................................... 2-8

Windows

................................................. 2-13

Theft-Deterrent Systems

............................ 2-15

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

........... 2-19

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-31

OnStar

System

...................................... 2-32

Universal Home Remote System

................ 2-34

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-38

Sunroof

.................................................. 2-46

Vehicle Personalization

............................. 2-47

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

Instrument Panel Overview

.......................... 3-4

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-28

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

........ 3-37

Message Center

....................................... 3-51

Driver Information Center (DIC)

.................. 3-60

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-74

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

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

..... 4-2

Towing

................................................... 4-36

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

Service

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

Fuel

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

Checking Things Under the Hood

................. 5-9

All-Wheel Drive

........................................ 5-43

Bulb Replacement

.................................... 5-44

Windshield Replacement

........................... 5-49

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

......... 5-49

Tires

...................................................... 5-51

Appearance Care

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

Vehicle Identification

................................. 5-99

Electrical System

.................................... 5-100

Capacities and Specifications

................... 5-106

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

Maintenance Schedule

................................ 6-2

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

Customer Assistance and Information

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

Reporting Safety Defects

........................... 7-13

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

2006 Buick Rendezvous Owner Manual

Summary of Contents for 2006 Rendezvous

Page 1: ...ages and Indicators 3 37 Message Center 3 51 Driver Information Center DIC 3 60 Audio System s 3 74 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 36 Service and Appearan...

Page 2: ...al in the vehicle 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 About Driving Your Vehicle As with oth...

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

Page 4: ...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 de...

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

Page 6: ...NOTES vi...

Page 7: ...se During Pregnancy 1 36 Right Front Passenger Position 1 36 Rear Outside Passenger Positions 1 36 Center Rear Passenger Position 1 40 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 42 Safety Belt Pretensioners 1...

Page 8: ...n 1 79 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 1 80 Passenger Sensing System 1 81 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 1 85 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 1 86 Restraint System...

Page 9: ...pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Your vehicle may have manual seats Use the lever located under the front of the seat to adjust the seat forw...

Page 10: ...he outboard side of the seat s Move the front of the control up or down to adjust the front portion of the seat up or down Move the rear of the control up or down to adjust the rear portion of the sea...

Page 11: ...ed seat switches are located in the instrument panel switchbank This feature will quickly heat the seat cushions and lower back of the driver s and front passenger s seat The left switch is for the dr...

Page 12: ...tback where you want it Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into position CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury...

Page 13: ...ecause it will not be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot do its job either In a crash the belt co...

Page 14: ...n your vehicle have seat operating features to adjust fold remove and reinstall the seats By using the seat operating procedures in the correct order you can easily remove the seats from your vehicle...

Page 15: ...bench seats push forward on the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seatback Move the seatback to the desired position It is easier to raise or lower the seatback if you lean forward a...

Page 16: ...om the lap belt 2 Make sure that the seatback is in the upright position 3 Lift up or push forward on the seatback recliner lever to fold the seatback forward 4 For base level split bench seats pull t...

Page 17: ...rom the floor pins and flip the seat forward 5 To release the front latches squeeze the angled latch release bar toward the straight crossbar 6 Remove the seat by rocking it slightly toward the rear o...

Page 18: ...attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After installing the seat always check to be sure that the safety belts ar...

Page 19: ...le placing the front hooks of the bench seat onto the front two floor pins 2 Make sure that the bench seat is angled so that the front hooks clear the floor pins If the front legs are not attached cor...

Page 20: ...chairs and seatbacks can be adjusted forward or rearward Adjusting the Captain s Chairs Second Row To adjust the second row captain s chairs use the adjustment bar located below the front of each seat...

Page 21: ...if you lean forward and take the weight off the seatback After raising a seatback to an upright position push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked upright Removing the Captain s Chairs...

Page 22: ...in s Chairs CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it...

Page 23: ...ched and are not twisted Make sure that the seatback is in the folded forward position and that the safety belts are on the correct side of the chair Don t put the chairs in so that they face rearward...

Page 24: ...the rear convenience center See Rear Convenience Center on page 2 43 for more information The stowable seat can be removed and replaced or with the seatback folded it can lie flat with the convenience...

Page 25: ...the rear of the vehicle pull up on the lever to release the seatback Then pull the strap located on the right side of the seat to pull the seatback up The seatback has a pocket to stow the strap on t...

Page 26: ...nuts located on the floor on each side 7 Remove the seat by rocking it slightly toward the rear of the vehicle and then pulling it out through the rear of the vehicle This should be done in one motion...

Page 27: ...for more information The stowable seat has seat position labels located on the back of the seat showing where the seat must go The seat must be placed in the proper location for the legs to attach co...

Page 28: ...icle 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 faste...

Page 29: ...shes 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 awa...

Page 30: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 24...

Page 31: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 25...

Page 32: ...pside 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 safet...

Page 33: ...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 childr...

Page 34: ...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...

Page 35: ...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...

Page 36: ...o loose It will not give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury...

Page 37: ...n be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause se...

Page 38: ...red if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and...

Page 39: ...riously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much...

Page 40: ...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...

Page 41: ...the height that is right for you Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your should...

Page 42: ...senger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 1 27 The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety...

Page 43: ...belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across 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...

Page 44: ...elvic 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 s...

Page 45: ...eriously 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 push the butt...

Page 46: ...he center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor You also have a shoulder belt which has a retractor In order to have the protection of the shoulder belt you must first con...

Page 47: ...shoulder belt into the keyhole on the lap belt buckle as shown Be sure to slide the shoulder belt part into the keyhole until it locks into place 3 To make the lap belt longer tilt the latch plate an...

Page 48: ...on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear safety belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt co...

Page 49: ...For second row center position do the following 1 Remove the elastic cord from under the head restraint of the second row driver s side position 2 Attach the elastic cord to the comfort guide on the...

Page 50: ...he body are best able to take belt restraining forces 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The guide must be on top of the belt 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as desc...

Page 51: ...ety Belt Extender If the vehicle s 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 orde...

Page 52: ...ere or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other peop...

Page 53: ...t 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 CAUTION Never do this Here a child is sitting in a seat that...

Page 54: ...ildren ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints Young children should not use the vehicle s adult safety belts alone unless there is no other choice Instead...

Page 55: ...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 desig...

Page 56: ...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 part...

Page 57: ...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...

Page 58: ...f the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body wit...

Page 59: ...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...

Page 60: ...cured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Where to...

Page 61: ...ision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH Your vehic...

Page 62: ...with these attachments in your vehicle Your vehicle has lower anchors and top tether anchors Your child restraint may have lower attachments and a top tether Not all vehicle seating positions or chil...

Page 63: ...ment B to secure the top tether to the anchor Some top tether equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to be at...

Page 64: ...Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors j Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors i Top Tether Anchor Se...

Page 65: ...nd the seat Lift the carpet to access the anchor For the second row center seating position in a vehicle that has the extended rear convenience center the top tether anchor symbol is located on the co...

Page 66: ...where the child restraint will be placed The anchor for the center position bench seat is located on the floor behind the second row seats If the vehicle has the extended rear convenience center you...

Page 67: ...d restraint for the second row center position bench seat If the vehicle has a third row seat and the seatback is folded down there is an anchor on the back of the third row seat for the second row ce...

Page 68: ...ate the anchor symbol on the flap of carpet behind the seat Lift up the carpet to access the anchor Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger s position or in the third row driver s...

Page 69: ...than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash A child or others could be injured if this happens To help prevent injury to...

Page 70: ...expose the anchor 5 4 Route and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions If the position you are using does not have a head restraint and yo...

Page 71: ...See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 55 if the child restraint has a top tether If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the lap shoulder belt to...

Page 72: ...To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor If you are using a...

Page 73: ...aint in the Center Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 55 If your child restraint does not have the...

Page 74: ...itioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint If you are using a forward facing...

Page 75: ...ion A label on your sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a rear facing...

Page 76: ...ors recommends that rear facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If your child restraint is forward facing move the seat as far back as it will go before securing t...

Page 77: ...portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor If you are using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee...

Page 78: ...on in the vehicle and check with your dealer 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...

Page 79: ...signed to inflate in moderate to severe crashes where something hits the side of your vehicle They are not designed to inflate in frontal in rollover or in rear crashes Everyone in your vehicle should...

Page 80: ...Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 1 45 or Infants and You...

Page 81: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 75...

Page 82: ...driver s side impact airbag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door If your vehicle has one the right front passenger s side impact airbag is in the side of the passenger s seatba...

Page 83: ...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 based on how fast your vehicle is traveling It depends largely...

Page 84: ...r impacts or in many side impacts Your vehicle may or may not have a side impact airbag See Airbag System on page 1 72 for more information Side impact airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to s...

Page 85: ...occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle The airbag supplements the protection provided by safety belts Airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body st...

Page 86: ...rbag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as s...

Page 87: ...he rearview mirror will be visible when you turn your ignition key to ON or START The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off will be visible during the system check When the system check is com...

Page 88: ...ld seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the righ...

Page 89: ...ge 1 69 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit check to make sure that the vehicle s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the s...

Page 90: ...icle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes This will allow the system to detect that person and then enable the passenger s airbag CAUTION If the airbag readiness light in...

Page 91: ...d Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servic...

Page 92: ...hone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7 2 Q Because I have a disability I...

Page 93: ...orn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers and have them repaired or replaced The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Notice If you damage the...

Page 94: ...e LATCH system safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision If an airbag infla...

Page 95: ...Key III Operation 2 18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 19 New Vehicle Break In 2 19 Ignition Positions 2 20 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 20 Starting the Engine 2 21 Engine Coolant Heater 2 22...

Page 96: ...older s 2 38 Cell Phone Storage Area 2 39 Overhead Console 2 39 Floor Console Storage Area 2 39 Front Armrest Storage Area 2 39 Rear Storage Area 2 40 Roof Rack System 2 40 Convenience Net 2 43 Cargo...

Page 97: ...rols 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 Your vehicle s key can be used for the ignition as well...

Page 98: ...em with an active subscription and you lock your keys inside the vehicle OnStar may be able to send a command to unlock your vehicle See OnStar System on page 2 32 for more information Remote Keyless...

Page 99: ...ecessary See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2 5 If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry Syst...

Page 100: ...emote Alarm Press the button with the horn symbol to make the headlamps and parking lamps flash and the horn sound This will allow you to attract attention if needed Press the button with the horn sym...

Page 101: ...tic from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter 1 Insert a flat object such as a coin into the slot on the side of the transmitter and twist to separate the halves 2 Gently...

Page 102: ...rom heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from...

Page 103: ...ft Deterrent on page 2 15 for more information Delayed Locking With the delayed locking feature the doors will not lock immediately when locking the doors using the power door lock switch or when LOCK...

Page 104: ...th the Driver Information Center DIC see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 64 to program the automatic door lock feature Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks These he...

Page 105: ...door lock you could still lock the key in the vehicle Always remember to take the key with you Liftgate CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide CO gas can c...

Page 106: ...ock the liftgate by pressing the REAR button on the transmitter then open the liftgate manually by lifting up on the liftgate handle Pressing REAR while the Content Theft Deterrent is active allows yo...

Page 107: ...e 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 ve...

Page 108: ...o close the window Express Down Window The driver s window switch also has an express down feature This switch is labeled AUTO To activate the express down feature push the rear of the driver s window...

Page 109: ...sor Flip up the cover to expose the vanity mirror The lamps will come on when you open the cover Theft Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle h...

Page 110: ...e security light located on top of the instrument panel will start flashing when the system is armed Within five seconds after the security light begins to flash any door can be manually unlocked and...

Page 111: ...nd with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must acce...

Page 112: ...n key At this time you may also want to check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 101 If the engine still does not start with the other key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle doe...

Page 113: ...S Key III system at this time If you lose or damage a PASS Key III key see your GM dealer who can service PASS Key III to have a new key made Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In N...

Page 114: ...gine Use ACCESSORY if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off for example if your vehicle is being pushed or towed C ON This is the position that the switch returns to after you s...

Page 115: ...n 10 seconds push the accelerator pedal about one quarter of the way down while you turn the key to START Do this until the engine starts As soon as it does let go of the key 3 If your engine still wi...

Page 116: ...river s side of the engine compartment 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of ex...

Page 117: ...f the system This ensures that the system is operating properly If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake ap...

Page 118: ...people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed Notice Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while the engine is running at high speed may damage the transax...

Page 119: ...ing 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...

Page 120: ...ease the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot while you push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot When you lift your left foot from the parking brake ped...

Page 121: ...ou 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 en...

Page 122: ...xle so you can pull the shift lever out 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...

Page 123: ...consciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was...

Page 124: ...rage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 26 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P...

Page 125: ...press the selector switch Press any of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirrors in the desired direction Adjust each mirror so you can see the side of your vehicle and the area...

Page 126: ...em on page 3 33 OnStar System OnStar uses global positioning system GPS satellite technology wireless communications and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety security information a...

Page 127: ...ion and Convenience Services OnStar Personal Calling As an OnStar subscriber the Personal Calling capability allows you to make hands free calls using a wireless system that is integrated into the veh...

Page 128: ...is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operati...

Page 129: ...ar of the garage door or gate operator you are programming When programming a garage door it is advised to park outside of the garage It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand hel...

Page 130: ...device most commonly a garage door opener 6 Locate in the garage the garage door opener receiver motor head unit Locate the Learn or Smart button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wi...

Page 131: ...sal Home Remote The Universal Home Remote indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly Proceed with Step 4 under Programming Universal Home Remote to complete Using Universal Home Remot...

Page 132: ...nd turn the key counterclockwise To open the glove box pull the latch release The glove box door has a detent to prevent the door from lowering too far Open the glove box until the door is partway ope...

Page 133: ...of the overhead console press the release latch forward Then pull the compartment down to the full open position Sunglasses Storage Compartment To open the sunglasses storage compartment in the overh...

Page 134: ...wood a mattress and so forth the wind can catch it as you drive along This can cause you to lose control What you are carrying could be violently torn off and this could cause you or other drivers to...

Page 135: ...up against the rear of the load to keep it from moving You can then tie it down Cargo containers must be loaded on the crossrails only Don t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehic...

Page 136: ...backward as needed to accommodate loads of various sizes After repositioning the crossrails push the release lever down This will lock the crossrails in place Notice Opening the sunroof when the lugg...

Page 137: ...ch and place the loops found on each corner of the cover over the four pegs in each corner of the rear if the vehicle When it is not in use fold up the cover and return it to the pouch Rear Convenienc...

Page 138: ...ear storage bin and remove it from the rear of the vehicle 6 Remove the two nuts inside the forward storage bin These nuts are located along the bottom of the center divider wall 7 Lift the forward st...

Page 139: ...ear Convenience Center on Vehicles with the Third Row Stowable Seat 1 Make sure that all items have been removed from the top and the inside of the rear convenience center 2 Lift the handle s on the t...

Page 140: ...s 3 Put the nuts back onto the mounting bolts and tighten 4 Push and pull on the rear storage system to make sure that it is locked into place properly Sunroof If the vehicle has a sunroof the switch...

Page 141: ...e switch is pressed and held the express open operation will be overridden To close the sunroof press and hold the front of the switch Vehicle Personalization In addition to the following features you...

Page 142: ...store an exit position for each driver do the following 1 Move the seat to the desired exit position 2 Hold the button with the exit symbol located below the memory buttons for more than three seconds...

Page 143: ...g Lamps 3 19 Cargo Lamp 3 19 Battery Run Down Protection 3 20 Instrument Panel Switchbank 3 20 Head Up Display HUD 3 21 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA 3 24 Accessory Power Outlet s 3 26 Ashtray s...

Page 144: ...ervice Vehicle Soon Message 3 58 Program Mode Message 3 59 Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Low Warning Message 3 59 Parking Lamp Warning Message 3 60 Highbeam Out Warning Message 3 60 Driver...

Page 145: ...NOTES 3 3...

Page 146: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4...

Page 147: ...DIC Controls If Equipped See Head Up Display HUD on page 3 21 and DIC Controls and Displays on page 3 62 J Hood Release See Hood Release on page 5 9 K Ignition Switch See Ignition Positions on page 2...

Page 148: ...shers are on your turn signals will not work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Horn Press nea...

Page 149: ...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 tur...

Page 150: ...for more than 3 4 mile 1 2 km a chime will sound to let the driver know to turn it off If you need to leave the signal on for more than 3 4 mile 1 2 km turn off the signal and then turn it back on He...

Page 151: ...blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they are frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw...

Page 152: ...ly one washer fluid reservoir for the front and rear windshield wipers See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 33 To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is already on press the bottom of the switc...

Page 153: ...dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed So do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast c...

Page 154: ...witch from ON to Resume Accelerate R A briefly You will go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there If you hold the switch at R A the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the swit...

Page 155: ...sing Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerat...

Page 156: ...s and lights Lamps on Reminder If the driver s door is opened and you turn the ignition to OFF while leaving the lamps on you will hear a warning chime Daytime Running Lamps DRL Daytime Running Lamps...

Page 157: ...y come on The lamps will also come on automatically if the following conditions are met The ignition is in ON The parking brake is released Fog Lamps The fog lamp button is located on the exterior lam...

Page 158: ...knob to extend it Turn the knob to adjust the instrument panel brightness Press the knob in when not in use Interior Lamps Control The interior lamp control is located to the left of the steering colu...

Page 159: ...exit delay feature Entry Lighting If your vehicle has entry lighting the interior of your vehicle will illuminate for 25 seconds so you can see inside your vehicle before you enter To activate entry l...

Page 160: ...ter DIC you can program this feature on or off See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 64 Exit Lighting If your vehicle is equipped with exit lighting the interior lamps will come on for about 30 se...

Page 161: ...e on or off See Lock Feedback under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 64 Front Reading Lamps There are two reading lamps located on the rearview mirror To turn either reading lamp on or off press...

Page 162: ...s If the interior lamps are turned off as a result of the battery saver feature they may be turned back on by turning the interior lamp control to OFF and then back to ON The battery saver will not tu...

Page 163: ...e 3 62 to change the display from English to metric The HUD will display the following lights and messages when they appear on the instrument panel cluster Turn Signal Indicators See Turn Signal Multi...

Page 164: ...fter the radio tape or CD track status changes This will happen whenever one of the radio controls is pressed either on the radio or on the audio steering wheel controls if equipped To adjust the HUD...

Page 165: ...d outside this display may stay on for up to a minute Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove any dirt or film that reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image To clean the HUD sp...

Page 166: ...are used to detect the distance to the object The URPA display is located inside the vehicle near the rear window It has three color coded lights used to provide distance and system information to th...

Page 167: ...ehicle is moving in REVERSE R at a speed greater than 3 mph 5 km h the red light will flash to remind you that the system does not work at speed greater than 3 mph 5 km h If an object is detected at a...

Page 168: ...your vehicle is driven forward at least 15 mph 25 km h without any obstructions behind the vehicle For cleaning instructions see Washing Your Vehicle on page 5 94 Accessory Power Outlet s With access...

Page 169: ...the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray is located on the floor console closest to the instrument panel Lift the lid to expose the as...

Page 170: ...objects that could obstruct airflow to the rear of the vehicle The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost mode For more information see Defogging and Defrosting later in this section 9...

Page 171: ...gging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity or moisture condensing on the cool window glass This can be minimized if the climate controls system is used properly The...

Page 172: ...ng the button again or by turning off the engine Notice Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs would not be cover...

Page 173: ...mode on or off When the button is pressed an indicator light will come on The air conditioning compressor also comes on The recirculation mode can be used with vent and bi level modes but it cannot b...

Page 174: ...In this mode the system will automatically turn off recirculation and run the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing Recirculation cannot be selected while...

Page 175: ...avoid blowing cold air into your vehicle until warmer air is available Then as the air warms it will be delivered through the instrument panel outlets The length of time needed for warm up will depen...

Page 176: ...tton can also be used to select defog For more information see Defogging and Defrosting later in this section 9 Fan Press this button to increase to decrease the fan speed keep pressing the up or down...

Page 177: ...s is normal Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity or moisture condensing on the cool window glass This can be minimized if the climate controls system is u...

Page 178: ...to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when the rear window defog button is pressed Notice Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or dama...

Page 179: ...gine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicl...

Page 180: ...vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically The indicator warning lights and gages are explained...

Page 181: ...led If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center DIC you may toggle the odometer to display either miles available only in the United States or kilometers See Driver Information Cent...

Page 182: ...begin moving the display will show the number of miles or kilometers you drove during the last ignition cycle Once you begin driving the trip odometer will accumulate mileage For example if you have...

Page 183: ...d go out This means the system is ready If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your airbag system or safety belt pretensioners may not work...

Page 184: ...on indicator comes on when you have a rear facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger s seat it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger s frontal a...

Page 185: ...as turned off the right front passenger s frontal airbag See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 81 for more on this including important safety information If after several seconds all status indicator...

Page 186: ...ome on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off t...

Page 187: ...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 Your vehicle may have a traction control system warning light The traction c...

Page 188: ...under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible See Engine Overheating on page 5 23 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine...

Page 189: ...ons made to the engine transaxle exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect your...

Page 190: ...still flashing follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the fol...

Page 191: ...and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent...

Page 192: ...hings that some owners ask about All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes...

Page 193: ...r sensing system Service Traction System Warning Message If your vehicle has the traction control system and this message is displayed when you re driving there may be a problem with your traction con...

Page 194: ...The message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message This message will come on when your engine gets too ho...

Page 195: ...ave it checked right away Driving while this indicator appears in the message center could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the message on be certain to turn off all your acc...

Page 196: ...may also be another problem causing low oil pressure CAUTION Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned C...

Page 197: ...4 and Engine Oil on page 5 13 for more information Door Ajar Warning Message This message will come on when the ignition is turned to ON or START and the driver s or passenger s door is open Rear Hat...

Page 198: ...Warning Message Your vehicle may have this message If it does it will come on when there is a spare tire on the vehicle or when the anti lock brake system warning light comes on or when the rear diff...

Page 199: ...ding fluid you need to reset the warning message To reset the warning message turn the ignition off and then back on If the message stays on see your dealer Low Fuel Warning Message If your fuel is lo...

Page 200: ...eed to reset the warning message To reset the warning message turn the ignition off and then back on If the message stays on see your dealer right away Service Vehicle Soon Message This light will com...

Page 201: ...hicle s customization features See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 64 for more information Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Low Warning Message If you receive this message the battery in...

Page 202: ...ut the vehicle and the surroundings The DIC is capable of displaying English or French To change the language press and hold the MODE button until the language you want is displayed The MODE button is...

Page 203: ...alibrated any time after that the current zone number for compass variance will be displayed in place of the zone symbol Press the SET button to select the zone number from the graphic shown to select...

Page 204: ...display SET This button is used to select and set the options to your preference The DIC will always display the compass reading and the outside temperature If the temperature is below 38 F 3 C the te...

Page 205: ...e How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System under Engine Oil Life System on page 5 16 for more information In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life additional maintenance is rec...

Page 206: ...that were last programmed to correspond to your transmitter If you unlock your vehicle using your key instead of your transmitter the DIC will not change drivers and your vehicle will recall the infor...

Page 207: ...ng lamps will stay on for 30 seconds when the ignition is turned to OFF 60 The headlamps and parking lamps will stay on for 60 seconds when the ignition is turned to OFF Your vehicle was originally pr...

Page 208: ...ds if one of the following occurs The ignition is turned to ON All doors are locked using the remote keyless entry transmitter There is no occupant activity detected for an illumination period of 25 s...

Page 209: ...turned to ON LOCK is pressed on the remote keyless entry transmitter There is no occupant activity detected for an illumination period of 25 seconds Your vehicle was originally programmed to DOOR The...

Page 210: ...4 Press the SET button until the arrow is before OFF DRIVER or ALL If the auto door unlock feature has been programmed to DRIVER or ALL the automatic door unlock feature can also be programmed to one...

Page 211: ...ing the power door lock switch Let the delayed locking feature complete the locking of the vehicle OFF The doors will always lock immediately when you lock the doors using the power door lock switch o...

Page 212: ...Press the SET button until the arrow is before DRIVER ALL or ALL The mode you selected is now set You can either exit programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program th...

Page 213: ...ne of the following modes OFF When LOCK is pressed on the remote keyless entry transmitter the headlamps and parking lamps will not flash and the horn will not sound LIGHTS When LOCK is pressed on the...

Page 214: ...FF If the seat recall feature has been programmed to ON the seat recall feature can also be programmed to one of the following modes MEMORY The position recalled will be the memory driving position EX...

Page 215: ...n the DIC 3 Press the SET button until the arrow is before ON or OFF The mode you selected is now set You can exit programming mode by following the instructions next in this section Exiting Programmi...

Page 216: ...aging in extended searching while driving Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe driving For more information see Defensive Driving on page 4 3 Get familiar with your vehicle s audio sys...

Page 217: ...our audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned...

Page 218: ...se the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While the radio is tuned to an RDS station the station name or call letters will appear on the display instead of the...

Page 219: ...you as you drive To turn SCV off press SCV until OFF appears on the display DISP Display Press this button to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time Press this button to d...

Page 220: ...he radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either SEEK arrow again to stop scanning presets The radio wi...

Page 221: ...djusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Then turn the AUDIO knob to move...

Page 222: ...nts SCAN Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following 1 Press P TYP to activate program type select mode The PTY symbol will appear on the display 2 Turn the AUDIO knob to select a PTY 3...

Page 223: ...e last message until a new message is received or a different station is tuned to TRAF Traffic If TRAF appears on the display the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements Press this button to re...

Page 224: ...a customer s request by calling 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in the receiver is being updated and no action is required This process should take no longer...

Page 225: ...or the chosen category There are no channels available for the selected category The system is working properly XM Locked Theft lock active The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in...

Page 226: ...of the CD is damaged such as cracked broken or scratched the CD will not play properly If the surface of the CD is soiled see Care of Your CDs later in this section If there is no apparent damage try...

Page 227: ...nly scan forward Press either SEEK arrow again to stop scanning DISP Display Press this button to see which track is playing Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing To c...

Page 228: ...error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Listening to a DVD Your vehicle may have a Rear Seat Entertainment System see Rear Seat Entertainment System on pa...

Page 229: ...ll cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While the radio is tuned to an RDS station the station name or call letters will appear on the display instead...

Page 230: ...channel Artist Song Title Category or PTY Channel Number Channel Name To change the default on the display press the DISP button until you see the display you want then hold the button until the disp...

Page 231: ...ouble beep The radio will go to the first preset station play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either SEEK arrow again to stop scanning presets The radio will only seek an...

Page 232: ...rock and classical Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers push and release AUDIO until BAL appears on the display Then turn the AUDIO...

Page 233: ...Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following 1 Press P TYP to activate program type select mode P TYPE will appear on the display 2 Turn the AUDIO knob to select a PTY 3 Once the desire...

Page 234: ...sing the INFO button You can view the last message until a new message is received or a different station is tuned to TRAF Traffic If TRAF appears on the display the tuned station broadcasts traffic a...

Page 235: ...ked at a customer s request by calling 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in the receiver is being updated and no action is required This process should take no...

Page 236: ...for the chosen category There are no channels available for the selected category The system is working properly XM Locked Theft lock active The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in...

Page 237: ...nformation The tape bias is set automatically when a metal or chrome tape is inserted If an error appears on the display see Cassette Tape Messages later in this section 1s Reverse Press this pushbutt...

Page 238: ...error message appears on the display it could be for one of the following reasons TIGHT TAPE This message is displayed when the tape is tight and the player cannot turn the tape hubs Remove the tape H...

Page 239: ...radio is turned on the CD will start playing where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source When a CD is inserted the CD symbol will appear on the display As each new track starts to play...

Page 240: ...ase this pushbutton to play the passage The elapsed time of the track will appear on the display 4 RDM Random Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order Press RDM...

Page 241: ...pushed back into the player before the 25 second time period is complete the player will sense an error and will try to eject the CD several times before stopping Eject may be activated with either t...

Page 242: ...s To stop listening to the DVD press the CD TAPE button to listen to a CD or a tape or press the BAND button to listen to the radio When the RSE system is turned off the radio will display RSE OFF and...

Page 243: ...ts talk and children s programming XM provides digital quality audio and text information that includes song title and artist name A service fee is required in order to receive the XM service For more...

Page 244: ...etween FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 if equipped The display will show the selection TUNE Turn this knob to select radio stations sSEEK t Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previ...

Page 245: ...b until BASS MID or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease If a station is weak or noisy decrease the treble To adjust bass midrange or treble to the middle position sele...

Page 246: ...or speaker controls are displayed CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear one beep Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1...

Page 247: ...ments BAND Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type To turn alternate frequency on press and hold BAND for two seconds AF ON...

Page 248: ...can view the last message until a new message is received or a different station is tuned to TRAF Traffic If TRAF appears on the display the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements To receive t...

Page 249: ...at a customer s request by calling 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in the receiver is being updated and no action is required This process should take no long...

Page 250: ...able for the chosen category There are no channels available for the selected category The system is working properly XM Locked Theft lock active The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously bee...

Page 251: ...ay properly If the surface of the CD is soiled see Care of Your CDs later in this section If there is no apparent damage try a known good CD Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in the CD...

Page 252: ...appear on the display To play a specific CD first press the CD AUX button then press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD A small bar will appear under the CD number that is playing and...

Page 253: ...button for two seconds RPT will appear on the display Press RPT again to turn off repeat play RDM Random With random you can listen to the tracks in random rather than sequential order on one CD or o...

Page 254: ...ure listening CD AUX Auxiliary Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio Using Song List Mode The six disc CD changer has a feature called song list This feature is capable of saving...

Page 255: ...firm that the track has been deleted After a track has been deleted the remaining tracks are moved up the list When another track is added to the song list the track will be added to the end of the li...

Page 256: ...System see Rear Seat Entertainment System on page 3 115 for more information If your vehicle has this system and a DVD is playing the DVD symbol will appear on the radio display indicating that the DV...

Page 257: ...ation of the DVD player and remote control This button may also be used to turn the DVD player power on and automatically resume play if the vehicle is in an enabled power mode Before You Drive The RS...

Page 258: ...s are using the wired headphones to listen to the RSA system the BAND button will not access XM Satellite Radio Service Notice Do not store the headphones in heat or direct sunlight This could damage...

Page 259: ...is turned on the player will automatically begin playing the disc and the user will need to press the SRCE button on the remote control or on the DVD player faceplate to switch the system between the...

Page 260: ...charged Some amount of hissing is normal Video Screen The video screen is located in the overhead console To use the video screen do the following 1 Push forward on the release button and the screen w...

Page 261: ...y not be supported by the DVD player The DVD player does not support DVD RAM DVD ROM and DVD Audio media An error message will appear on the display if this type of media is inserted into the DVD play...

Page 262: ...e forward or backward through a CD r Enter Press this button to select choices highlighted in any menu Playing a Disc To play a disc gently insert the disc label side up into the loading slot The DVD...

Page 263: ...Control To use the remote control aim it at the transmitter window below the video screen and press the desired button Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability of the transmitter to...

Page 264: ...ill reverse through a chapter or track z Display Control Button Press this button to adjust the color tint brightness contrast display mode and dynamic range compression The dynamic range compression...

Page 265: ...ng the number Clear Press this button within three seconds after inputting a numeric selection to clear all numeric inputs P Backlight Press this button to turn the remote control backlighting on y Ma...

Page 266: ...f the next chapter or track This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews Setup Menu To access the setup menu ensure that a DVD is in the player and the vi...

Page 267: ...f time remove the batteries and keep them in a cool dry place Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action No power The ignition may not be in ACCESSORY ON START or RAP The parental contr...

Page 268: ...e Display Mode Then select Full This will fill the screen If there are borders on the top and bottom the movie may have been made that way for a standard screen Problem Recommended Action I ejected th...

Page 269: ...ected to the inputs properly The audio or video skips or jumps The DVD could be dirty or scratched Try cleaning the DVD Problem Recommended Action When I return to the DVD from the system menu sometim...

Page 270: ...nce from cell towers or by using the cellular telephone or other radio transmitter device in the vehicle Problem Recommended Action DVD System inoperable In severe or extreme temperatures the DVD syst...

Page 271: ...Global Position Systems GPS two way radios mobile fax or walkie talkies It may be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices in or near the vehicle Excludes the OnStar Sy...

Page 272: ...BAND button will not access XM Satellite Radio Service Primary Radio Controls The following function is controlled by the main radio PWR Power Push this knob twice to turn RSA off Rear Seat Audio RSA...

Page 273: ...gers are listening to the RSE system through the vehicle s speakers and the rear seat passengers are using the wired headphones to listen to the RSA system P SET PROG Preset Program Press this button...

Page 274: ...s activated the radio will not operate if stolen The radio will display LOCKED and a red LED indicator light will come on above the key symbol to indicate a locked condition If this occurs the radio w...

Page 275: ...preset stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band Radio Reception You may experience frequency interference and static during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone charge...

Page 276: ...possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player If there is a reduction in sound quality try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault If this other cassette has no im...

Page 277: ...CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand...

Page 278: ...NOTES 3 136...

Page 279: ...f Road Recovery 4 14 Passing 4 15 Loss of Control 4 16 Driving at Night 4 18 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 19 City Driving 4 21 Freeway Driving 4 22 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 23 Highway Hyp...

Page 280: ...belted occupants can be reduced or prevented by the use of safety belts In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt In addition avoidin...

Page 281: ...g can help avoid a rollover crash in any type of vehicle including utility vehicles Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is Drive defensively Please start with a very import...

Page 282: ...lcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive...

Page 283: ...d 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 throughou...

Page 284: ...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 collis...

Page 285: ...ide to push on the brake pedal That is perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That is reaction time Average reaction time is about three fourths of a second But that is only an...

Page 286: ...e power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Adding non GM accessories can affect your...

Page 287: ...he wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed...

Page 288: ...d be off the road into the very thing you were trying to avoid or into traffic If you do not have anti lock brakes use a squeeze braking technique This will give you maximum braking while maintaining...

Page 289: ...d conditions you should always leave the system on But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud or sn...

Page 290: ...g Message on page 3 56 Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips...

Page 291: ...e 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 stead...

Page 292: ...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...

Page 293: ...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 clos...

Page 294: ...get 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...

Page 295: ...ns 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 reduced traction try your best to avoid s...

Page 296: ...less trouble adjusting to night But if you are driving do not wear sunglasses at night They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily bli...

Page 297: ...kings the edge of the road and even people walking It is wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer fluid reservoir filled with washer fluid Replace your windshie...

Page 298: ...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 yo...

Page 299: ...y 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...

Page 300: ...p 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 an...

Page 301: ...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 ex...

Page 302: ...re 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 mirrors and your instruments frequentl...

Page 303: ...n hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift dow...

Page 304: ...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 su...

Page 305: ...icle has TCS you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions Under certain conditions you may want to turn the TCS off such as when driving through deep snow and loose gravel...

Page 306: ...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 se...

Page 307: ...ong as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the b...

Page 308: ...transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4 30 For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 67 Rockin...

Page 309: ...the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating 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 o...

Page 310: ...gers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load...

Page 311: ...nt Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight...

Page 312: ...vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Certification Tire Label A vehicle specific Ce...

Page 313: ...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 overload your...

Page 314: ...with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device know as a dolly With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing follow...

Page 315: ...olly Towing Two Wheel Drive Vehicles If you have a two wheel drive vehicle it can be towed with two of its wheels on the ground To dolly tow your vehicle do the following 1 Put the front wheels on a d...

Page 316: ...not change your weight ratings Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way Towing a Trailer CAUTION If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when...

Page 317: ...to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions havi...

Page 318: ...ant It can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry See Weight of the Trailer Tongue later in this section for more info...

Page 319: ...e can tow And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 31 for more information about y...

Page 320: ...eater than just the weight itself as much as 1 5 times as much The weight at the rear axle could be 850 lbs 386 kg X 1 5 1 275 lbs 578 kg Since the rear axle already weighs 2 700 lbs 1 225 kg adding 1...

Page 321: ...es are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires You will find these numbers on the Certification Tire Label at the rear edge of the driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 31 Do not go o...

Page 322: ...ntain them properly Because your vehicle may have anti lock brakes do not try to tap into your vehicle s brake system If you do both brake systems will not work well or at all Driving with a Trailer C...

Page 323: ...ay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You wi...

Page 324: ...t down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well If you are towing a trailer that weighs more than 1 000 lbs 450 kg drive in AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D or as...

Page 325: ...intenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid engine oil belts cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in...

Page 326: ...NOTES 4 48...

Page 327: ...ngine Overheating 5 23 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 25 Cooling System 5 26 Power Steering Fluid 5 32 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 33 Brakes 5 34 Battery 5 37 Jump Starting 5 38 All Wheel...

Page 328: ...eatherstrips 5 94 Washing Your Vehicle 5 94 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 94 Finish Care 5 95 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades 5 95 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 96 Tires 5 96 Sheet Metal...

Page 329: ...l and stability control Some of these accessories may even cause malfunction or damage not covered by warranty GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on your vehicle...

Page 330: ...per service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 14 Your vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle...

Page 331: ...d you hear heavy knocking your engine needs service Gasoline Specifications At a minimum gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN CGSB 3 5 in Canada Some gasolines ma...

Page 332: ...not designed for those fuels Notice Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage th...

Page 333: ...the vehicle To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly counterclockwise The fuel cap has a spring in it if the cap is released too soon it will spring back to the right While refueling hang the tethered fu...

Page 334: ...get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit properly This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and may damage your fuel tank and emission...

Page 335: ...burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release To open the hood do the following 1 Pull the hood release handle with this symbol on it It is located under...

Page 336: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood of the 3 5L V6 engine here is what you will see 5 10...

Page 337: ...See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 32 F Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 13 G Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 13 H Autom...

Page 338: ...When you lift the hood of the 3 6L V6 engine here is what you will see 5 12...

Page 339: ...k See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5 19 K Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 18 L Engine Coolant Recovery Tank See Engine Coolant on...

Page 340: ...ns on page 5 106 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged See...

Page 341: ...rburst 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 thos...

Page 342: ...il life system to work properly you must reset the system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessar...

Page 343: ...nd hold the SET button until 100 is displayed You will hear three chimes and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message will go off 4 Turn the key to OFF If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes back on when you sta...

Page 344: ...h engine oil change How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt If the...

Page 345: ...tic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transaxle Fluid A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change the fluid and filter at the in...

Page 346: ...th your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P 4 Let the engine run at idle for thre...

Page 347: ...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 2...

Page 348: ...y 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...

Page 349: ...add coolant to the radiator see Cooling System on page 5 26 Radiator Pressure Cap Notice The radiator cap on your vehicle is a pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss...

Page 350: ...e engine is cool See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5 25 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving wit...

Page 351: ...so see Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode later in this section You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This emergen...

Page 352: ...C Engine Coolant Recovery Tank A Radiator Pressure Cap B Electric Engine Cooling Fans C Engine Coolant Recovery Tank CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the en...

Page 353: ...e 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...

Page 354: ...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...

Page 355: ...ressure 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 Notice Your engine has a specific radiator...

Page 356: ...ed valves One is located on the thermostat housing The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube 4 Fill the radiator with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck See...

Page 357: ...through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall...

Page 358: ...place the cap and completely tighten it 5 Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick When the engine compartment is hot the level for the 3 5L V6 engine should be at the H Hot ma...

Page 359: ...iew on page 5 10 for reservoir location 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 ca...

Page 360: ...r or later your brakes will not work 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...

Page 361: ...ell or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral...

Page 362: ...d result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes...

Page 363: ...nt brake parts Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery When it is time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDel...

Page 364: ...t 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 vehicles are not touching each other If they are it could caus...

Page 365: ...n page 5 10 for more information on location If your vehicle has the 3 5L V6 engine squeeze the tabs and swing the cap out of the way to access the remote positive terminal If your vehicle has the 3 6...

Page 366: ...burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure...

Page 367: ...of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the veh...

Page 368: ...inal B Good Battery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the bla...

Page 369: ...often to check the lubricant See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the f...

Page 370: ...to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole A fluid loss could indicate a problem check and have it repaired if needed What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kin...

Page 371: ...not remove 3 Remove the wing stud on the upper outboard side of the lamp assembly 4 Unsnap the headlamp assembly by pulling it forward away from the vehicle 5 Disconnect the electrical connector by p...

Page 372: ...y tabs hook over the tab on the bulb 10 Put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing and turn the bulb socket one quarter of a turn counterclockwise 11 Align the retaining clips on the back of the...

Page 373: ...e bulb assembly out from the lamp housing 6 Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up the tabs and separate the connector from the bulb base 7 Install the new bulb into the electrical connector Pu...

Page 374: ...two at each end 4 Gently lower the liftgate 5 Pull the lamp assembly directly rearward from the vehicle A Outboard Taillamp B Center Taillamp C Inboard Back Up Lamp 6 Turn the bulb socket countercloc...

Page 375: ...Sidemarker Lamp 168 For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer Windshield Replacement Keep in mind that your windshield is part of the Head Up Display HUD system If you ever have to ge...

Page 376: ...way from the windshield 2 Push the release lever B to disengage the hook and push the wiper arm A out of the blade C 3 Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the release lev...

Page 377: ...ou could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 31 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting acc...

Page 378: ...ode 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 Department...

Page 379: ...TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire 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 t...

Page 380: ...ize aspect ratio is 60 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type...

Page 381: ...a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 57 Curb Weight This means the weight of a motor veh...

Page 382: ...rd when mounted on a vehicle The side of the tire that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings...

Page 383: ...ximum Load on the Tire Load on an individual tire due to curb weight accessory weight occupant weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle s c...

Page 384: ...ormation regarding the compact spare tire see Compact Spare Tire on page 5 90 How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflate...

Page 385: ...our dealer for service Also see Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3 45 The check tire pressure system detects differences in tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes in tire pressure...

Page 386: ...speed ranges are 20 to 40 mph 32 to 64 km h 40 to 60 mph 64 to 96 km h and above 60 mph 96 km h This time may be longer depending on your individual driving habits The learning process does not need...

Page 387: ...at all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 106 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel n...

Page 388: ...l equipment tires installed on your vehicle when it was new were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC spec system rating If you need replacement tires GM strongl...

Page 389: ...y tires on your vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on your...

Page 390: ...d Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 for additional information Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum...

Page 391: ...s 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 hi...

Page 392: ...conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If...

Page 393: ...he 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 i...

Page 394: ...nded pressure To use your accessory inflator system do the following 1 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or ON 2 Attach the appropriate nozzle adapter if required to the end of the hose that has the pres...

Page 395: ...t and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to mai...

Page 396: ...be badly injured or even killed Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P CAUTION Continued CAUTION...

Page 397: ...e following information will tell you next how to use the jack and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is located in the storage compartment on the passenger s...

Page 398: ...tools by turning the wing bolt counterclockwise Lift up slightly on the jack to remove it from the bracket Then take it out of the storage compartment 3 Separate the jack and remove the folding wrenc...

Page 399: ...ompact spare A Hoist Shaft B Folding Wrench C Hoist Assembly D Retainer E Compact Spare Tire 1 Flip the rear cargo area carpet cut out to expose the hoist shaft 2 Attach the folding wrench into the ho...

Page 400: ...le is visible 2 If it is not visible see Secondary Latch System on page 5 81 If it is visible first try to tighten the cable by turning the folding wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel i...

Page 401: ...ly 1 Open the storage compartment door of the convenience center that is nearest the liftgate and remove the cap on the bottom of the storage compartment 2 Flip the cut out carpet that is located thro...

Page 402: ...ble is visible 2 If it is not visible see Secondary Latch System on page 5 81 If it is visible first try to tighten the cable by turning the folding wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel...

Page 403: ...t for each turn For wheels with a wheel lock key use the wheel lock key between the lock nut and folding wrench The key is supplied in the front passenger door pocket Notice If your vehicle has wheel...

Page 404: ...ehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 4 Attach the folding wrench to the jack and turn the...

Page 405: ...you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do th...

Page 406: ...y 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 and to the proper torque specification See Cap...

Page 407: ...5 84 for instructions on storing the spare tire correctly CAUTION Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly...

Page 408: ...hicle ahead of the rear bumper Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire 5 Turn the folding wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch sp...

Page 409: ...tire while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand 9 Tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening when the spare tire has been completely lowered 10 Turn t...

Page 410: ...folding wrench 3 Remove the J hook and the wing nut from the back of the jack access door Assemble the wing nut and the J hook 4 Install the wing nut and the J hook to the D ring through the center h...

Page 411: ...hole of the tire 4 Remove the J hook and the wing nut from the back of the jack access door Assemble the wing nut and the J hook 5 Install the wing nut and the J hook to the D ring through the center...

Page 412: ...he back of the seat with the valve stem pointing out 6 Remove the J hook and the wing nut from the back of the jack access door Assemble the wing nut and the J hook 7 Install the wing nut and the J ho...

Page 413: ...mble the wing nut and the J hook 4 Install the wing nut and the J hook to the D ring through the center hole of the tire 5 Tighten the wing nut to secure the tire to the seatback 6 Push and pull on th...

Page 414: ...tire is stored with its valve stem pointing down 1 Lay the compact spare tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle Position the compact spare tire so that the valve stem is pointed down facing th...

Page 415: ...ding wrench to tighten the cable 10 Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on To put the cover back on slip the tabs on the side of t...

Page 416: ...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 spare tire and its w...

Page 417: ...damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended Use glass cleaner only on glass Remove any accidental over spray from other surfaces immediately To prevent over spra...

Page 418: ...th a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats For soils always try to r...

Page 419: ...icone or wax based products or those containing organic solvents to clean your vehicle s interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non uniform manner Never use shoe p...

Page 420: ...it often with lukewarm or cold water Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Do not use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well remo...

Page 421: ...hey remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces...

Page 422: ...chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only Use chrome polish only on chrome plated wheels but av...

Page 423: ...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 sprin...

Page 424: ...wheels and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on and wipe off Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and oth...

Page 425: ...e and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Id...

Page 426: ...s protected by internal fuses in the fuse block An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go off and remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses...

Page 427: ...r have a problem on the road and do not have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick a feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette l...

Page 428: ...ary Power Outlet 15 Electronic Level Control ELC Compressor Relay and Height Sensor 16 Heated Mirrors 17 Power Mirrors 18 Ignition 1 Module 19 Turn Signal Switch 21 Rear Defogger 22 Air Bag Module 24...

Page 429: ...Occupant Sensing Module Relay Usage 20 Rear Defogger Relay 23 Ignition Relay 27 Accessory Relay 33 Retained Accessory Power Relay 43 Accessory Diode 45 Back Up Lamps Underhood Fuse Block This fuse blo...

Page 430: ...d 14 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 15 Passenger s Low Beam Headlamp 16 Transmission 17 Driver s Low Beam Headlamp 18 Driver s High Beam Headlamp 19 Ignition Switch Battery Power 20 Parking Lamps 21 Engine...

Page 431: ...e for Climate Control Blower and Ignition 3 Relay 47 Main Battery Fuse for Ignition Switch Radio Heads Up Display HUD Remote Keyless Entry RKE Instrument Cluster Air Conditioning and Body Computer 70...

Page 432: ...eel Drive Pan Removal and Replacement 7 4 qt 7 0 L Automatic Transaxle All Wheel Drive Pan Removal and Replacement 8 1 qt 7 7 L Cooling System 11 3 qt 10 7 L Engine Oil with Filter 3 5L V6 Engine 4 0...

Page 433: ...le 6 3 Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Reco...

Page 434: ...ry 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 maintenanc...

Page 435: ...ur Vehicle on page 4 31 are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits use the recommended fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 5 The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 sh...

Page 436: ...system must be reset Your GM Goodwrench dealer has GM trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system If the engine oil life system is ever reset ac...

Page 437: ...n on page 5 60 and Tire Wear Inspection in At Least Once a Month on page 6 9 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform...

Page 438: ...000 75 000 125 000 100 000 166 000 125 000 207 500 150 000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See...

Page 439: ...parking brake etc Check parking brake adjustment b Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts or signs of wear Inspect power steering lines and...

Page 440: ...ort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator or cruise control cables h Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy...

Page 441: ...ure to keep your engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to your engine not covered by your warranty Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture...

Page 442: ...er position contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle...

Page 443: ...lar brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake...

Page 444: ...Washer GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Usage Fluid Lubricant Automatic Transaxle DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission F...

Page 445: ...gine Air Cleaner Filter 10354942 A1208C Engine Oil Filter 3 5L V6 25010792 PF47 3 6L V6 89017342 PF61 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Kit 10322538 CF123 Spark Plugs 3 5L V6 12568387 41 101 3 6L V6 12...

Page 446: ...ces performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 9 can be added on the following record pages You should...

Page 447: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 15...

Page 448: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 16...

Page 449: ...de Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 9 Collision Damage Repair 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects 7 13 Reporting Safety Defects to the Un...

Page 450: ...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 attent...

Page 451: ...22203 1838 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...

Page 452: ...ressed 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 dev...

Page 453: ...gram This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle such as hand controls or a wheelchair...

Page 454: ...n 10 miles 16 km 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 Cha...

Page 455: ...ience 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 customers in conjunction...

Page 456: ...nge transportation through a friend or relative reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available up to a five day maximum Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by origi...

Page 457: ...hicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle like other modern motor vehicles has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle s pe...

Page 458: ...data collection Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replaceme...

Page 459: ...Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance...

Page 460: ...includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle Gather the important information you will need from the other driver Things like name address phone number...

Page 461: ...epairs you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company s collision policy repair limits as you have no contractual limits with that company In such cases you can hav...

Page 462: ...ite General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have...

Page 463: ...tions are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Easte...

Page 464: ...NOTES 7 16...

Page 465: ...5 43 All Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message 3 56 All Wheel Drive AWD System 4 12 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 135 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 135 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 4 8 Anti Lock Bra...

Page 466: ...Message 3 58 Parking 2 26 System Warning Light 3 44 Brakes 5 34 Braking 4 7 Braking in Emergencies 4 10 Break In New Vehicle 2 19 Bulb Replacement 5 44 Halogen Bulbs 5 44 Headlamps Front Turn Signal S...

Page 467: ...ior Lamps Lenses 5 94 Fabric Carpet 5 92 Finish Care 5 95 Inside of Your Vehicle 5 91 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 93 Cleaning cont Leather 5 93 Tires 5 96 Underbody Maintenance...

Page 468: ...Locking 2 9 Locks 2 8 Power Door Locks 2 9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 10 Rear Door Security Locks 2 10 Driver Position Safety Belt 1 27 Driver Behavior 4 2 Driver Information Center DIC 3 60...

Page 469: ...ng 3 17 Event Data Recorders EDR 7 9 Exit Delay Headlamp 3 17 Exit Lighting 3 18 Extender Safety Belt 1 45 Exterior Lamps 3 14 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 18 Finish Damage 5 97 Fixed Mast Antenna 3...

Page 470: ...5 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Head Restraints 1 8 Headlamp Wiring 5 100 Headlamps Automatic Headlamp System 3 15 Bulb Replacement 5 44 Daytime Running Lamps 3 14 Exit Delay 3 17 Flash to Pass 3 8 Halo...

Page 471: ...ior 3 14 Lamps cont Fog 3 15 Front Reading 3 19 Interior 3 16 Interior Control 3 16 Rear Reading 3 19 LATCH System Child Restraints 1 55 Level Control 4 38 Liftgate 2 11 Light Airbag Readiness 3 41 An...

Page 472: ...ks and Services 6 9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Maintenance Schedule cont Using 6 3 Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 Malfunction Indicator Light 3 46 Manual Lu...

Page 473: ...Pressure Message 3 54 Oil Engine Oil Life System 5 16 Older Children Restraints 1 45 Online Owner Center 7 3 OnStar System see OnStar Manual 2 32 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Outlet Adjustment 3 36 Outs...

Page 474: ...ette and CD 3 87 Radio with CD 3 76 Radio with Six Disc CD 3 100 Rear Seat Audio 3 129 Setting the Time 3 75 Theft Deterrent 3 132 Understanding Reception 3 133 Rear Door Security Locks 2 10 Rear Hatc...

Page 475: ...Driver Position 1 27 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 27 Safety Belts cont Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 26 Rear Outside Passenger Positions 1 36 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 42 R...

Page 476: ...5 77 Removing 5 71 Storing 5 84 Specifications Capacities 5 106 Speedometer 3 39 Split Bench Seats 1 8 Starting Your Engine 2 21 Steering 4 12 Steering Wheel Controls Audio 3 132 Steering Wheel Tilt W...

Page 477: ...a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 5 84 Tire Sidewall Labeling 5 52 Tire Terminology and Definitions 5 55 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 64 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 5 66 Tires cont Wheel Replacem...

Page 478: ...6 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Safety and Symbols iii Vehicle Damage iv Washer Fluid Low Warning Message 3 57 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 66 Different Size 5 64 Replacement 5 66 Where to Put the...

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