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Seats and Restraint Systems

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Front Seats

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Rear Seats

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Safety Belts

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Child Restraints

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Airbag System

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Restraint System Check

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Features and Controls

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Keys

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Doors and Locks

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Windows

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Theft-Deterrent Systems

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Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

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Mirrors

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OnStar

System

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Universal Home Remote System

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Storage Areas

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Sunroof

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Instrument Panel

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Instrument Panel Overview

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Climate Controls

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Warning Lights, Gages, and

Indicators

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Driver Information Center (DIC)

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Audio System(s)

................................... 215

Driving Your Vehicle

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Your Driving, the Road, and

Your Vehicle

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Towing

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Service and Appearance Care

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Service

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Fuel

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Checking Things Under the Hood

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All-Wheel Drive

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Rear Axle

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Front Axle

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2007 Buick Rainier Owner Manual

Summary of Contents for 2007 Rainier

Page 1: ...System 129 Universal Home Remote System 133 Storage Areas 144 Sunroof 148 Instrument Panel 149 Instrument Panel Overview 152 Climate Controls 170 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 176 Driver Information Center DIC 198 Audio System s 215 Driving Your Vehicle 281 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 282 Towing 337 Service and Appearance Care 353 Service 356 Fuel 358 Checking Things Under the Hoo...

Page 2: ... 408 Tires 411 Appearance Care 453 Vehicle Identification 463 Electrical System 464 Capacities and Specifications 474 Maintenance Schedule 475 Maintenance Schedule 476 Customer Assistance Information 497 Customer Assistance and Information 498 Reporting Safety Defects 516 Index 519 2 ...

Page 3: ...escribes features that may be available in this model but your vehicle may not have all of them For example more than one entertainment system may be offered or your vehicle may have been ordered without a front passenger or rear seats Keep this manual in the vehicle so it will be there if it is needed while you are on the road If the vehicle is sold leave this manual in the vehicle Canadian Owner...

Page 4: ...anual and the page number where it can be found Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and 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 what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avo...

Page 5: ...o warning labels on the vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gage or indicator If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component gage or indicator reference the f...

Page 6: ...These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle 6 ...

Page 7: ...oung Children 43 Child Restraint Systems 47 Where to Put the Restraint 52 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 54 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position 61 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position 63 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 63 Airbag System 68 Where Are the Airbags 71 When Should an Airbag Inflate 74 What Makes an A...

Page 8: ...rd Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the horizontal control up or down Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the horizontal control up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire horizontal control up or down Use the vertical control to recline the seatback See Power Reclining Seatbacks on page 13 8 ...

Page 9: ...s feature are located on the front door armrests The engine must be running for the heated seat feature to work To heat the entire seat press the horizontal button with the heated seat and seatback symbol Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high medium and low and to turn the heated seat off The indicator lights above the button will come on to designate the level of heat...

Page 10: ...vels for the seatback only The feature will shut off automatically when the ignition is turned off Memory Seat Mirrors and Pedals The controls for the memory function are located on the driver s door These buttons are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver s seating position both outside mirror positions and the adjustable pedals if equipped The settings for these features can b...

Page 11: ...lowing Press and release button 1 or 2 while the vehicle is in PARK P A single chime will sound and the memory position will be recalled If programmed to do so through the Driver Information Center DIC pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter will recall the preset driver s memory seat mirrors and adjustable pedals position The numbers on the back of the transmitters 1 or...

Page 12: ...ion The seat position can be saved for up to two drivers To store the easy exit seat position do the following 1 Press and release the 1 or 2 button of the memory control for less than three seconds The seat will move to the stored memory position 2 Adjust the seat to the desired exit position 3 Press and hold the easy exit seat button for more than three seconds A double chime will sound to let y...

Page 13: ...it position See Easy Exit Seat under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 208 for more information on activating this feature in the DIC If an easy exit seat position has not been stored the default position is all the way rearward Power Reclining Seatbacks The front seats have power reclining seatbacks Use the vertical power seat control located on the outboard side of the seat to operate them To re...

Page 14: ...d go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Do not have a seatback ...

Page 15: ...nt is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Pull the head restraint up to raise it To lower the head restraint press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the head restraint down 15 ...

Page 16: ...d flip the seat cushion forward Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat 2 Lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seatback and fold the seatback forward The head restraint will automatically fold out of the w...

Page 17: ...push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked 1 Lift the seatback until it locks into the upright position Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked 2 Return the head restraints to the upright position by reaching behind the seat and pulling it forward until it locks into place Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure that it is locked 3 Flip the seat cushion back int...

Page 18: ...one ride where he or she cannot wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you are not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly to...

Page 19: ... Reminder Light on page 180 and Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 180 In most states and in all Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here is why They work You never know if you will be in a crash If you do have a crash you do not know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person would not survive But most...

Page 20: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 20 ...

Page 21: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 21 ...

Page 22: ...anel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make such good sense 22 ...

Page 23: ... belts not instead of them Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you are in a vehicle that has airbags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That is true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I am a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an ex...

Page 24: ... 40 or Infants and Young Children on page 43 Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you will want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We will start with the driver position Driver Position Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here is how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the In...

Page 25: ...p on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 39 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder belt It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tight...

Page 26: ...would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash 26 ...

Page 27: ...too 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 The shoulder belt should fit against your body 27 ...

Page 28: ...rotection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose In a crash you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs 28 ...

Page 29: ...can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 29 ...

Page 30: ...seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 30 ...

Page 31: ...d across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 31 ...

Page 32: ...ou can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 32 ...

Page 33: ...t works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens let the belt go back all the way and start again Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are ...

Page 34: ...ll the belt across you more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 39 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be a...

Page 35: ...cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too mu...

Page 36: ... have outgrown booster seats and for some adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat Here is how to install the comfort guide to the shoulder belt 1 Slide the guide off of its storage clip located between the interior body and the seatback 36 ...

Page 37: ...tic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 37 ...

Page 38: ...se parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 33 Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guide Slide the guide back onto its storage clip located between the interior ...

Page 39: ...u will need to get new ones and probably other new parts for your safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 87 Safety 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 When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender wil...

Page 40: ...e or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike ot...

Page 41: ... so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides on page 36 If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on th...

Page 42: ... this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 42 ...

Page 43: ...st be restrained while in a vehicle CAUTION Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraint...

Page 44: ...does not weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint 44 ...

Page 45: ...ed or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide 45 ...

Page 46: ...nt will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck ...

Page 47: ...he child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a...

Page 48: ... of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields 48 ...

Page 49: ...raint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle An add on child restraint system is a portable one which is purchased by the vehicle s owner To help reduce injuries an add on child restraint must be secured in the vehicle With built in or add on child restraints the child has to be secured within the child restraint When choosing an add on child restraint be sure the child restraint is desig...

Page 50: ...belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 54 for more information A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and t...

Page 51: ...s that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Make sure the child is properly secured following the instructions that came with tha...

Page 52: ...hild restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fa...

Page 53: ...bag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend that rear facing child restraints be transported in vehicles with a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint whenever possible If you ...

Page 54: ... must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child restraint and its attachmen...

Page 55: ...ment B to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to be attached In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached In the United States some child restraints also have a top tether Be sure to...

Page 56: ... seatback and the seat cushion The labels are located above a flap at the base of the seatback in the rear outside seating positions The anchors are located under the flap In order to get to the anchors you will need to pull the strap at the center of the seat where the seat cushion meets the seatback This will allow you to fold the seat cushion up and out of the way Lift the flap to expose the an...

Page 57: ...nt will be placed Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger s position if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached There is no place to attach the top tether in this position Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear...

Page 58: ...cle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual CAUTION Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint Attaching more 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 o...

Page 59: ...sembly Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured may cause damage to the safety belt or the seat When removing the child restraint always remember to return the safety belts to their normal stowed position before folding the rear seat 1 Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position...

Page 60: ...her anchor 2 2 Route and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions If your vehicle has a cargo shade route the top tether between the seatback and the cargo shade Fold down the head restraint and route the single tether under the head restraint and in between the head restraint posts See Rear Seat Operation on page 16 Fold down the head re...

Page 61: ...ition Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the child restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the relea...

Page 62: ...sh 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 forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 62 ...

Page 63: ...ome of them will fit there If the center seat position is too narrow for your child restraint secure it in a rear outside seat position If you secure a child restraint in the center seat position follow the instructions in Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position on page 61 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger s airb...

Page 64: ... though it is turned off CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued We recommend that rear facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat even if the airbag is off If you need to secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat If you need to secure a forward facing...

Page 65: ...irbag is off If your child restraint is forward facing move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the child restraint in this seat See Power Seats on page 8 When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger s frontal airbag the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you turn the ignition to RUN or START See Passen...

Page 66: ...r 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 to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt You should not be able to pull more of the belt from the retractor once the lock has been set 66 ...

Page 67: ... to make sure that the vehicle s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion If this happens slightly recline the vehicle s seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint If this happens adjust the head restraint If the on indicator is still lit secure the child in the child restraint in a r...

Page 68: ... front passenger s window Even if you have no right front passenger seat in your vehicle there is still an active frontal airbag in the right side of the instrument panel Do not place cargo in front of this airbag CAUTION Be sure that cargo is not near an airbag In a crash an inflating airbag might force that object toward a person This could cause severe injury or even death Secure objects away f...

Page 69: ...d near frontal crashes They are not designed CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued to inflate in rollover rear crashes or in many side crashes And for some unrestrained occupants frontal airbags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful airbags have provided in the past Roof mounted side impact airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe crashes where something hits...

Page 70: ...le still maintaining control of the vehicle Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for t...

Page 71: ... airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light on page 181 for more information Where Are the Airbags The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel 71 ...

Page 72: ...s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side If your vehicle has a roof mounted airbag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver it is located in the ceiling above the side windows 72 ...

Page 73: ... injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering And if your vehicle has roof mounted side impact airbags never secure anything to the roof of your vehicle by routing the rope or tie down through any door or window opening...

Page 74: ...moderate frontal impacts these airbags inflate at a level less than full deployment For more severe frontal impacts full deployment occurs If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that does not move or deform the threshold level for the reduced deployment is about 9 to 16 mph 14 to 26 km h and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 18 to 25 mph 29 to 40 km h The threshold...

Page 75: ... designed threshold level The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design Roof mounted airbags are not intended to inflate in frontal or near frontal impacts or rear impacts Both roof mounted airbags will deploy when either side of the vehicle is struck or during a rollover In any particular crash no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a veh...

Page 76: ...ts can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel In moderate to severe side collisions even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts Airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But the frontal airbags would not help you in many types of co...

Page 77: ...nflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an airbag inflates there may be dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to...

Page 78: ...dule which records information after a crash See Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders on page 510 Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag system Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly See your dealer for service Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger s position A passenger airbag statu...

Page 79: ...ate a rear facing child restraint 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 child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be ver...

Page 80: ...ear facing child restraint in the right front seat position CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend tha...

Page 81: ...or in the rearview mirror will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 63 If aft...

Page 82: ...ng upon the person s seating posture and body build Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person If a person of adult size is sitting in the right front passenger s seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat If this happens turn the vehicle o...

Page 83: ... including important safety information Aftermarket equipment such as seat covers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 85 for more information about modifications that can affect how the syst...

Page 84: ...tem To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 517 CAUTION For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an airbag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper ...

Page 85: ...stance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 498 Q Because I have a disability I have to get my vehicle modified How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system A Changing or moving any parts of the front seats safety belts the airbag sensing and diagnostic module steering wheel instrument panel the inside rev...

Page 86: ...n rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers and have them repaired or replaced The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Notice If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s airbag or the side impact airbag covering on the ceiling near the side windows the airbag may not...

Page 87: ...ave 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 inflates you will need to replace airbag system parts See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section If the frontal airbags inflate you will also need to replace the driver and front passenger...

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Page 89: ... 108 Ignition Positions 109 Retained Accessory Power RAP 110 Starting the Engine 110 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 112 Engine Coolant Heater 112 Active Fuel Management 113 Automatic Transmission Operation 114 Parking Brake 118 Shifting Into Park P 119 Shifting Out of Park P 120 Parking Over Things That Burn 121 Engine Exhaust 122 Running the Engine While Parked 123 Mirrors 124 Automatic Dimm...

Page 90: ...niversal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED 135 Universal Home Remote System Operation With One Triangular LED 140 Storage Areas 144 Glove Box 144 Overhead Console 144 Center Console Storage Area 144 Luggage Carrier 145 Rear Floor Storage Lid 146 Convenience Net 146 Cargo Cover 147 Cargo Tie Downs 148 Sunroof 148 Section 2 Features and Controls 90 ...

Page 91: ...th the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The children or others could be badly injured or even killed Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children 91 ...

Page 92: ...ualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep this number in a safe place If you lose your keys you will be able to have new ones made easily using this number Your selling dealer should also have this number Notice If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle you may have to damage the vehicle to get in Be sure you have spare keys If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle call the GM Roadside ...

Page 93: ... may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice a decrease in operating range This is normal for any RKE system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this Check the distance...

Page 94: ...ss the horn symbol to make the horn sound The headlamps and taillamps will also flash for up to 30 seconds This can be turned off by pressing the horn button again or by waiting for 30 seconds or by starting the vehicle Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen ...

Page 95: ... KEY FOB BATTERY LOW message when the transmitter battery is low Notice When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter do the following 1 Insert a thin coin in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing Gently pry the trans...

Page 96: ...s whenever you drive CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from 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 ...

Page 97: ...nual lever on each door works only that door s lock Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the driver s and front passenger s door armrests Press the lock symbol to lock all of the doors To unlock the doors press the other side of the switch 97 ...

Page 98: ...ure will not lock the doors See Lockout Protection on page 101 You can turn the delayed locking feature on or off If the feature is turned off the doors will lock immediately when a power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter lock button is pressed Programming Delayed Locking To turn the delayed locking feature on or off do the following 1 Press and hold the power door lock switch o...

Page 99: ...al multifunction lever Once you do this you will hear the lock switch lock and unlock the horn will chirp twice and a 30 second program timer will begin 3 You are now ready to program the automatic door locks Select one of the two programming options listed previously and press the lock side of the power door lock switch to cycle through the lock options You will have 30 seconds to begin programmi...

Page 100: ...twice Then with the key in LOCK release the turn signal multifunction lever Once you do this you will hear the lock switch lock and unlock the horn will chirp twice and a 30 second program timer will begin 3 You are now ready to program the automatic door locks Select one of the four programming options listed above and press the unlock side of the power door lock switch to cycle through the unloc...

Page 101: ...age the security lock 3 Close the door The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside while this feature is in use If you want to open the rear door while the security lock is on unlock the door and open the door from the outside Lockout Protection This feature stops the power door locks from locking when the key is in the ignition and a door is open to protect you from locking yo...

Page 102: ...ment panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust on page 122 Liftgate Release To unlock the liftgate use the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 94 The liftglass will also unlock when the liftgate is unlocked Press the button on the liftglass to open it To open the entire liftgate lift the handle located in the cen...

Page 103: ...le with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 103 ...

Page 104: ...tch to raise the window If you hold the switch down for three to seven seconds after the window has been completely lowered or raised the window will not operate for about 15 seconds Express Down Window AUTO Express down The driver s and front passenger s window switches have an express down feature that allows you to lower the window without holding the switch down Press down briefly on the drive...

Page 105: ...e of the front window Swing the sun visor to the side to cover the side window It can also be moved along the rod from side to side in this position Sun Visors with Fixed Rod and Pull out Extension Your vehicle may have this feature Pull the sun visor down to block glare Pull the sun visor extender out for additional coverage Detach the sun visor from the center mount and swing it to the side to c...

Page 106: ...deterrent system will not activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock It activates only if you use a power door lock switch with the door open or with the remote keyless entry transmitter You should also remember that you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off Here is how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident If you do not ...

Page 107: ...lown To replace the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 465 If the alarm does not sound or the headlamps do not flash the vehicle should be serviced by your dealer Passlock Your vehicle has the Passlock theft deterrent system Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system that enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key If a correct key is not used or the ignition l...

Page 108: ...it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Keep your speed at 55 mph 88 km h or less for the first 500 miles 805 km Do not drive at any one constant speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 805 km Do not make full throttle starts Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake ...

Page 109: ...ne of these works then your vehicle needs service B ACCESSORY This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off Lengthy operation of features such as the radio in the accessory ignition position may drain the battery and prevent your vehicle from starting Do not operate your vehicle in the accessory ignition position for a long period of time C RUN T...

Page 110: ...he radio power windows the overhead console and the sunroof if the vehicle has one work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY Once the key is turned from RUN to LOCK these features continue to work for up to 20 minutes or until a door is opened Starting the Engine Place the transmission in the proper gear Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine will not start in any other p...

Page 111: ...ow the cranking motor to cool down 2 If the engine does not start after 5 10 seconds especially in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to a maximum of 15 seconds Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to allow the cranking motor to cool d...

Page 112: ...nt Heater Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle At temperatures above 32 F 0 C use of the coolant heater is not required Your vehicle may ...

Page 113: ... outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Active Fuel Management Your vehicle s V8 engine may have Active Fuel Management This system allows the engine to operate on either all or ...

Page 114: ... lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P S...

Page 115: ... be covered by your warranty Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 329 NEUTRAL N In this position the engine does not connect with the wheels To restart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only CAUTION Shifting into...

Page 116: ...t the transmission to THIRD 3 or if necessary a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often THIRD 3 This position is also used for normal driving It reduces vehicle speed more than DRIVE D without using your brakes You might choose THIRD 3 instead of DRIVE D when driving on hilly winding roads when towing a trailer so there is less shifting between gears and when going down a steep h...

Page 117: ...he shift lever is put in FIRST 1 while the vehicle is moving forward the transmission will not shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough To shift to the FIRST 1 position you must first press the large button on the shift handle While the button is pressed move the shifter in the FIRST 1 position Notice Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only...

Page 118: ...rake hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press in the button at the end of the lever Hold the button in as you move the parking brake lever all the way down Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning l...

Page 119: ...it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the key your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire ...

Page 120: ...g Into Park P on page 119 When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of PARK P before you release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of Park P Your vehicle has an automatic transmission s...

Page 121: ...Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Do not park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn 121 ...

Page 122: ... vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs were not done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system has been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO...

Page 123: ...garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 325 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You o...

Page 124: ...tomatically each time the ignition is started To operate the automatic dimming mirror do the following 1 Make sure the green indicator light located to the left of the on off button is lit If it s not press and hold the on off button until the green light comes on indicating that the mirror is in automatic dimming mode 2 Turn off the automatic dimming mirror function by pressing and holding the on...

Page 125: ... Under certain circumstances such as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance If not adjusted to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance do the following 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map 2 Press and hold the on off button for six seconds Rel...

Page 126: ...n once to turn the compass on or off There is a compass display in the window in the upper right corner of the mirror face The compass displays a maximum of two characters For example NE is displayed for north east Compass Calibration Press and hold the on off button to activate the compass calibration mode CAL will be displayed in the compass window on the mirror The compass can be calibrated by ...

Page 127: ...r 3 Scroll through the zone numbers that appear in the window on the mirror by pressing the on off button Once you find your zone number release the button After about four seconds the mirror will return to the compass display and the new zone number will be set Outside Power Mirror The outside power mirror control is located on the driver s door 1 Turn the knob toward the mirror you desire to adj...

Page 128: ...direction Fold the mirror in manually before entering a car wash To do this pull the mirror in toward the vehicle Push the mirror back out when finished Outside Curb View Assist Mirror If the vehicle has this feature the passenger s outside mirror will adjust to a preset tilt position while the vehicle is in REVERSE R gear Curb view assist may be useful when you are parallel parking The mirror wil...

Page 129: ...rearview mirrors also heat to help clear them of ice snow and condensation See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 170 for more information OnStar System OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety security information and convenience services If your airbags deploy the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar Eme...

Page 130: ...wner s Guide in your glove box or visit onstar com OnStar Services For new vehicles equipped with OnStar the Safe Sound Plan or the Directions Connections Plan is included for one year from the date of purchase You can extend this plan beyond the first year or upgrade to the Directions Connections Plan For more information press the OnStar button to speak with an advisor Some OnStar services such ...

Page 131: ...ing the OnStar button or calling 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar Hands Free Calling that uses your minutes to access location based weather local traffic reports and stock quotes By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands you can browse through the various topics See the OnStar Owner s Guide for more inform...

Page 132: ...coverage network capacity and reception when the service is needed and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service Not all services are available everywhere particularly in remote or enclosed areas or at all times OnStar service that involves location information about your vehicle cannot work unless GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available in that place as well Your vehicle ...

Page 133: ...his device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization Certificate number is KOBGTE05A This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interferenc...

Page 134: ...ust accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization Certificate number is CB2SAHL3 This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may ca...

Page 135: ... use the this system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in programming the transmitter Be sure to keep the ori...

Page 136: ...ur garage door opener is a fixed code device if there is a panel of switches If not your garage door opener is a rolling code device Programming Universal Home Remote Fixed Code Fixed Code garage door openers are used for garage doors produced prior to 1996 Fixed code uses the same coded signal every time which is manually programmed by setting DIP switches for a unique personal code Follow these ...

Page 137: ...wly In order from left to right and within two and one half minutes enter each switch setting into the Universal Home Remote System Push one button for each switch as follows Left button on switch position Right button off switch position Middle button middle switch position 5 After entering the switch settings press and release all three buttons at the same time The indicator lights will turn on ...

Page 138: ...e code protected Rolling code means the coded signal is changed every time your remote control garage door opener is used Programming a rolling code garage door opener involves time sensitive actions so read the entire procedure before you begin If you do not follow these actions the device will time out and you will have to repeat the procedure Follow these steps to program up to three channels 1...

Page 139: ...opener Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons You can reprogram any of the three buttons by repeating the instructions Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons You should erase the programmed buttons when you sell the vehicle or te...

Page 140: ...April 1 1982 If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes please be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your Universal Home Remote Transmitter Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in the programming steps Keep the...

Page 141: ...and do not repeat this step to program a second and or third hand held transmitter to the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons 2 Position the end of your hand held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches 3 to 8 cm away from the Universal Home Remote buttons while keeping the indicator light in view 3 Simultaneously press and hold both the desired Universal Home Remote button and the hand held trans...

Page 142: ...r receiver motor head unit Locate the Learn or Smart button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor head unit 7 Firmly press and release the Learn or Smart button The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8 8 Return to the vehicle Firmly press and hold the programmed Universal Home Remote button for tw...

Page 143: ...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 Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons...

Page 144: ...ck Overhead Console Your vehicle may have this feature The overhead console may include reading lamps a Universal Home Remote and a sunroof switch See Sunroof on page 148 and Universal Home Remote System With Three Round LED on page 133 or Universal Home Remote System With One Triangular LED on page 134 for more information Center Console Storage Area If equipped squeeze the front lever while lift...

Page 145: ...vehicle The luggage carrier if equipped has side rails attached to the roof and places to use for tying things down These let you load some other things on top of your vehicle as long as they are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier Notice Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 200 lbs 91 kg or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle Load car...

Page 146: ...the rear floor storage lid reverse the previous steps Make sure the lid is secure by applying slight pressure to the latch until you hear it click Convenience Net Your vehicle may have this feature A convenience net in the rear of your vehicle helps keep small items in place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts The net is not designed to retain these items during off road use The net is no...

Page 147: ...e sockets on the inside of the vehicle to secure it To remove the cargo cover do the following 1 Release the cover from the latch posts and carefully roll it back up 2 Squeeze one endcap and remove it from the pocket in the trim panel 3 Remove the cargo cover from the other endcap so that you can remove the shade from the vehicle CAUTION An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the v...

Page 148: ...ed Accessory Power RAP must be active See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 110 Press and release the back of the control in the overhead console to open the sunroof Press the front of the control to close the sunroof Once the sunroof is closed press the forward side of the control to open the sunroof to the vent position The sunroof has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays ...

Page 149: ...67 Reading Lamps 167 Electric Power Management 167 Battery Run Down Protection 168 Accessory Power Outlet s 168 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 169 Climate Controls 170 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 170 Outlet Adjustment 175 Rear Climate Control System 176 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 176 Instrument Panel Cluster 178 Speedometer and Odometer 179 Trip Odometer 179 Tachometer 179 Safe...

Page 150: ... DIC Operation and Displays 199 DIC Warnings and Messages 202 DIC Vehicle Customization 208 Audio System s 215 Setting the Time 217 Radio with CD Base 217 Radio with CD MP3 228 Radio with Six Disc CD 238 Using an MP3 251 XM Radio Messages 257 Navigation Radio System 260 Rear Seat Entertainment System 260 Rear Seat Audio RSA 275 Theft Deterrent Feature 276 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 277 Radio Re...

Page 151: ... NOTES 151 ...

Page 152: ...Instrument Panel Overview 152 ...

Page 153: ...strument Panel Cluster on page 178 F Audio Steering Wheel Controls See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 277 G Ignition Switch See Ignition Positions on page 109 H Audio System See Audio System s on page 215 I Climate Controls See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 170 J Hood Release See Hood Release on page 364 K Driver Information Center DIC Steering Wheel Controls See Driver Info...

Page 154: ...ven if the key is not in the ignition Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers 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 near or on ...

Page 155: ...eel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following G Turn and Lane Change Signals 23 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Flash to Pass Feature N Windshield Wipers J Windshield Washer I Cruise Cont...

Page 156: ...or a lane change if the arrows flash more quickly than normal a signal bulb could be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 465 and check for burned out bulbs If you have a trailer towing option with added wi...

Page 157: ... if your headlamps are in the automatic position To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you then release it If the headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam the high beam headlamps turn on They will stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you The high beam indicator on the instrument panel cluster comes on Release the lever to return to normal operation Windshield Wipers 8 M...

Page 158: ... and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they are frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If the blades do become worn or damaged get new blades or blade inserts Windshield Washer L Windshield Washer To spray washer fluid on the windshield press the windshield washer paddle The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed CAUTION In fr...

Page 159: ...er However the rear window washer will run out of fluid before the windshield washer If you can wash your windshield but not your rear window check the fluid level Cruise Control Your vehicle has cruise control The controls are located on the end of the turn signal multifunction lever R On Move the switch to this position to turn the cruise control system on S Resume Accelerate Move the switch to ...

Page 160: ...ous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip and you could lose control Do not use cruise control on slippery roads CAUTION If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until you wan...

Page 161: ...u want to go faster do not hold the switch at resume accelerate Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Press the button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You will now cruise at the higher speed Move the cruise switch from on to resume accelerate Hold it there...

Page 162: ...you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to turn off the cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal Move the cruise switch to off or Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL N Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition the cruise control set speed memor...

Page 163: ...ument Panel Lights Headlamps on Reminder A reminder tone sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on if the driver s door is open and the ignition is in LOCK or ACC To turn the tone off turn the knob all the way counterclockwise In the automatic mode the headlamps turn off once the ignition key is in LOCK Daytime Running Lamps DRL Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier ...

Page 164: ...gh outside the Automatic Headlamp System turns on the headlamps when the vehicle is started and after the transaxle has been shifted out of the PARK P position The headlamps taillamps sidemarker and parking lamps will come on The instrument panel lights and radio lights will also turn on at normal brightness Once on the system remains on during these conditions even if the vehicle is shifted back ...

Page 165: ...as usual Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position If the vehicle is running and the automatic headlamp system is already on it can be turned off by turning and releasing the headlamp control at the off position The automatic headlamp system stays off until you turn and release the headlamp control at the off position again See Headlamps on page 162 Fog Lamps...

Page 166: ...ps will come on when you open a door unless the dome lamp override is pressed in Dome Lamp Override The dome override button is located below the exterior lamps knob To turn the dome lamps off press the button The dome lamps will remain off when a door is open This will override the illuminated entry feature unless you use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter to unlock the vehicle To return th...

Page 167: ...he lens on the lamps to turn the reading lamps on or off Electric Power Management This vehicle has Electric Power Management EPM an advanced control system It estimates the battery s temperature and state of charge and then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery When the battery s state of charge is low the voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge ba...

Page 168: ...e is displayed it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 202 Battery Run Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome courtesy and vanity lamps if they are left on for more than 20 minutes when the ignition is off This will keep the battery from running down If the battery run down protection shuts off the interior la...

Page 169: ... damage not covered by your warranty Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have this feature The ashtray is removable and fits into the front cupholder Notice If you put papers pins or other flammable items in the ashtray hot cigarettes or other smok...

Page 170: ... old temperature reading may be displayed because underhood heat is affecting the true outside temperature Since underhood heat can also affect the outside temperature while the engine is running it may take several minutes of driving before the display updates to the actual outside temperature 9 Off Press this button to turn off the entire climate control system Outside air will still enter the v...

Page 171: ...g by pressing and holding the AUTO button for three seconds Now by adjusting the driver s side temperature setting the passenger s side temperature setting will follow and both arrows will appear on the display The passenger s side temperature setting also resets and relinks to the driver s side temperature setting if the vehicle has been off for more than three hours Automatic Operation AUTO Auto...

Page 172: ...to decrease fan speed The display will change to show you the selected fan speed and the driver s side temperature setting for five seconds C Mode Press this button to manually change the direction of the airflow in your vehicle Keep pressing the button until the desired mode appears on the display The display will change to show you the selected air delivery mode and the driver s temperature sett...

Page 173: ...itioning Press this button to manually turn the air conditioning system on or off When the system is on the system will automatically begin to cool and dehumidify the air inside of your vehicle The air conditioning symbol will appear on the display when the air conditioning is on and will turn off when the air conditioning is off If you select turn the air conditioning off while in front defrost o...

Page 174: ...g compressor will automatically run to help dehumidify the air and dry the windshield Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Rear Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogge...

Page 175: ...ter a vehicle in cold weather select maximum blower speed for a few moments before driving This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your window Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle Adding outside equipment to the front of your vehicle such as hood air deflectors may...

Page 176: ... to either vent bi level or floor mode P On Off Press this button to turn the rear climate controls on or off The rear control will only turn on if the front is on and not in defrost mode Warning Lights Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong ...

Page 177: ...nctions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow this manual s advice Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to kn...

Page 178: ...designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You will know how fast you are going about how much fuel you have used and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically United States version shown Canada similar 178 ...

Page 179: ...he instrument panel cluster If your vehicle needs a new odometer installed the new one will be set to the correct mileage total of the old odometer Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero Your vehicle s odometer works together with the Driver Information Center DIC You can set a Trip A and Trip B odometer See Tr...

Page 180: ...r the light will come on Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or START a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled See Passenger Sensing System on page 78 for more information The passenger safety belt light will also come on and stay on for s...

Page 181: ...ready CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury to yourself or others have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle If the airbag re...

Page 182: ...nd OFF or the symbol for on and off for several seconds as a system check Then after several more seconds the status indicator will light either ON or OFF or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger s frontal airbag If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the right front passenger s frontal airbag is e...

Page 183: ...ght front passenger s seat if the airbag is turned on If your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint 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 Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal ai...

Page 184: ...s with a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint whenever possible If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger s frontal airbag See Passenger Sensing System on page 78 for more on this including important safety information If after several seconds all status indica...

Page 185: ... this light is on could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Voltmeter Gage When your engine is not running but the ignition is in RUN this gage shows your battery s state of charge in DC volts When the engine is running the gage shows the condition of the charging system The gage m...

Page 186: ...ng zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means your vehicle has a brake proble...

Page 187: ...ff the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the Anti Lock Brake System ABS this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds that is normal A chime may also sound when the light comes on If the light stays on or comes on when you are driving your vehicle needs service If the regular brake system...

Page 188: ...e is started During most driving conditions this light will not come on If the StabiliTrak System is actively controlling the stability and or traction of the vehicle this light will flash This is normal This light will come on if any portion of the system has been manually turned off or a problem is detected in the system If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center a message will appear also ...

Page 189: ...ly when you turn the ignition to RUN This light will also come on when one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE DIC message will accompany the light see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 202 Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to do so If underinflated inflate to the proper pressure See Tires on page 411 for more information This light will flash ...

Page 190: ... technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction Notice If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after awhile your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel syst...

Page 191: ... as soon as it is possible If the light stops flashing and remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light is still flashing fol...

Page 192: ...est equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Emissions Inspection 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 you from getting a vehicle registration Here are some things you need to kn...

Page 193: ...g in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problems 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 Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine The re...

Page 194: ...ock on page 107 If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on there may be a problem with the Passlock system Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock and you should see your dealer Also see Content Theft Deterrent on page 106 for additional information regarding the security light Cruise Control Light This light will come on when the cruise control is set See Cruise Control ...

Page 195: ...erformance may be reduced until the next time you drive your vehicle If this light stays on see your dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair This light may also come on if there is a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control ETC system If this happens take the vehicle in for service as soon as possible Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See...

Page 196: ... damage to the vehicle This system is also designed to assist your GM dealer in correctly diagnosing a malfunction Check Gages Warning Light The check gages light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning zones Gate Ajar Light If this l...

Page 197: ...ok a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up The gage doesn t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition Low Fuel Warning Light The light next to the fuel gage will come on briefly when you are starting the engine This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel To turn it off add fuel to the fuel tank ...

Page 198: ... the instrument panel cluster Turn off or acknowledge DIC messages by pressing the trip odometer reset stem See Speedometer and Odometer on page 179 for information on features for vehicles without DIC buttons 3 Trip Information Press this button to display the odometer trip odometers and timer t Fuel Information Press this button to display the current range fuel used average fuel economy and eng...

Page 199: ...e steering wheel These buttons are trip information fuel information customization and select The button functions are detailed in the following pages Trip Information Button 3 Trip Information Press the trip information button to scroll through the ODOMETER TRIP A TRIP B TIRE PRESSURES and TIMER Odometer Press the trip information button until ODOMETER appears on the display This mode shows the t...

Page 200: ...tire pressure for the front passenger s side tire LR TIRE shows the tire pressure for the rear driver s side tire RR TIRE shows the tire pressure for the rear passenger s side tire Timer The DIC can be used as a timer Press the select button while TIMER is displayed to start the timer The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset not including time the ign...

Page 201: ... liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km or kilometers per liter km L your vehicle is getting based on current and past driving conditions Press and hold the select button for one second while AVG ECON is displayed to reset the average fuel economy Average fuel economy will then be calculated starting from that point If the average fuel economy is not reset it will be continually updated each time you ...

Page 202: ...essages may not require immediate action Press any of the DIC buttons on the steering wheel or the trip odometer reset stem on the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge that you received the messages and to clear them from the display Some messages cannot be cleared from the display because they are more urgent These messages require action before they can be removed from the DIC display Take an...

Page 203: ...id level is low Adding washer fluid to the windshield washer fluid reservoir clears this message See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 391 This message clears itself after 10 seconds or you can press any of the DIC buttons or the trip stem to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display CURB VIEW ACTIVATED This message displays when the passenger outside rearview mirror moves into the ...

Page 204: ... Tank on page 361 and Fuel on page 358 for more information ICE POSSIBLE This message may display if the outside temperature reaches a level where ice could form on the roadway If the temperature rises to a safe level the message clears This message clears itself after 10 seconds or you can press any of the DIC buttons or the trip stem to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display ...

Page 205: ...vehicle check the door for obstructions and close the door again Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC Press any of the DIC buttons or the trip stem to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display REAR ACCESS OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the liftgate or liftglass is open while the ignition is in RUN Turn off the vehicle and check the liftgate and li...

Page 206: ...the charging system light may also turn on in the instrument panel cluster See Charging System Light on page 185 The battery will not be charging at an optimal rate and the vehicle will lose the ability to enter the fuel economy mode The vehicle is safe to drive however you should have the electrical system checked by your dealer Press any of the DIC buttons or the trip stem to acknowledge this me...

Page 207: ... initializes this message will no longer be displayed on the DIC STABILITRAK OFF This message displays when you press the StabiliTrak button for more than five seconds or when stability control has been automatically disabled The StabiliTrak button is located on the transmission shift handle To limit wheel spin and realize the full benefits of the stability enhancement system you should normally l...

Page 208: ... TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when you momentarily press the StabiliTrak button located on the transmission shift handle In this mode stability control and the brake traction control are functional Engine speed management will be modified and the driven wheels can spin more freely For more details on this mode see StabiliTrak System on page 289 TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays an...

Page 209: ...utton will scroll through the following choices LOCK DOORS IN GEAR default The doors will lock when the vehicle is shifted out of PARK P LOCK DOORS WITH SPEED The doors will lock when the vehicle speed is above 8 mph 13 km h for three seconds Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature For more...

Page 210: ...ol on the RKE transmitter and the horn will chirp the second time you press the lock button LOCK FEEDBACK OFF There will be no feedback when locking the vehicle LOCK FEEDBACK LAMPS The parking lamps will flash each time you press the button with the lock symbol on the RKE transmitter LOCK FEEDBACK HORN The horn will chirp the second time you press the button with the lock symbol on the RKE transmi...

Page 211: ...ll scroll through the following choices HEADLAMP DELAY 10 SEC Seconds default HEADLAMP DELAY 20 SEC HEADLAMP DELAY 40 SEC HEADLAMP DELAY 1 MIN Minute HEADLAMP DELAY 2 MIN HEADLAMP DELAY 3 MIN HEADLAMP DELAY OFF The amount of time you choose will be the amount of time that the headlamps stay on after you turn off the vehicle If you choose OFF the headlamps will turn off as soon as you turn off the ...

Page 212: ...DIC to select it and move on to the next feature For more information on seat position exit see Easy Exit Seat under Memory Seat Mirrors and Pedals on page 10 Seat Recall Press the customization button until SEAT RECALL OFF appears in the display To select your preference for recall of the driver s memory seat mirrors and adjustable pedals if your vehicle has this feature press the select button w...

Page 213: ...hicle is placed in PARK P or in any forward gear the mirror will return to the normal driving position following a short delay Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature For more information on tilt mirror in reverse see Outside Curb View Assist Mirror on page 128 Alarm Warning Press the custo...

Page 214: ...dentally choose a language that you do not want or understand press and hold the customization button and the trip information button at the same time The DIC will begin scrolling through the languages in their particular language English will be in English Francais will be in French and Espanol will be in Spanish When you see the language that you would like release both buttons The DIC will then...

Page 215: ...ving without distraction is a necessity for a safer driving experience See Defensive Driving on page 282 By taking a few moments to read this manual and get familiar with your vehicle s audio system you can use it with less effort as well as take advantage of its features While your vehicle is parked set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations setting the tone and adjusting...

Page 216: ...ed it is very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine radio or other systems and even damage them Your vehicle s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added Notice The chime signals related to safety belts parking brake and other functions of your vehicle operate through the radio entertainment ...

Page 217: ...e ignition on or off To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System RDS information press and hold the hour and minute buttons at the same time until UPDATED and the clock symbol appear on the display If the time is not available from the station NO UPDAT will appear on the display RDS time is broadcast once a minute After tuning to an RDS broadcast station it may take a...

Page 218: ...io station While the radio is tuned to an RDS station the station name or call letters display instead of the frequency RDS stations can also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada XM offers a large variety of...

Page 219: ...ries of information related to the current song or channel Artist Song Title Category or PTY Channel Number Channel Name To change the default on the display press the INFO knob until you see the desired display then press and hold the knob until a beep sounds The selected display becomes the default AUTO VOL Automatic Volume With automatic volume the audio system adjusts automatically to make up ...

Page 220: ...tation Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning To scan preset stations press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than four seconds PSCN displays and a double beep sounds The radio goes to a preset station plays for a few seconds then goes to the next preset station Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning presets The radio only scans ...

Page 221: ...se or treble level If a station is weak or has static decrease the treble To adjust the bass midrange without Bose or treble to the middle position while it is displayed push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio produces one beep and adjusts the display level to the middle position To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker cont...

Page 222: ...old the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control displays ALL CENTERED displays a beep sounds and the display level adjusts to the middle position Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode TYPE and a PTY displays 2 Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the TYPE button to sele...

Page 223: ... radio can switch to stations with a stronger frequency To turn alternate frequency off press and hold BAND again for two seconds AF OFF displays The radio does not switch to other stations This function does not apply for XM Satellite Radio Service Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only These buttons have factory PTY presets Up to 12 PTYs six FM1 and six FM2 can be programmed on the six numbered pushbutton...

Page 224: ... vehicle from the factory If CAL ERR displays it means that the radio has not been configured properly for the vehicle and must be returned to your dealer for service LOCKED This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up Take the vehicle to your dealer for service If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer Radio Messages for XM Only See...

Page 225: ...any label to a CD it could get caught in the CD player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen Notice If you add any label to a CD insert more than one CD into the slot at a time or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs you could damage the CD player When using the CD player use only CDs in good cond...

Page 226: ... Press and hold it for more than two seconds to advance at 17 times the normal playing speed ET and the elapsed time of the track displays Release this pushbutton to play the passage 6 RDM Random Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RDM ON displays RDM T and the track number displays when each track starts to play Press this pushbutton again to turn off r...

Page 227: ...t a CD Eject can be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs can be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first CD Messages If the CD comes out it could be for one of the following reasons It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play You are driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the CD should play The CD is dir...

Page 228: ...ions broadcasting the selected type of programming Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies Display messages from radio stations Seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available In rare cases a radio station can broadcast incorrect information that causes th...

Page 229: ... 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 or in Canada at www xmradio ca or call 1 877 GET XMSR 438 9677 Playing the Radio PWR Power Press this knob to turn the system on and off o VOL p Volume Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or to decrease the volume DISPL Display When the ignition is turned off press this knob to display the time For RDS press the DISPL knob to change the display while using...

Page 230: ...isplay shows the selection o TUNE p Turn this knob to select radio stations o SEEK p Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio only seeks stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band o SCAN p Press and hold either arrow for more than two seconds SCAN displays and the radio produces one beep The radio goes to a station pla...

Page 231: ...e Tone Bass Midrange Treble AUDIO Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS MID midrange without Bose or TREB treble displays Turn the knob to increase or to decrease the tone The display shows the bass midrange without Bose or the treble level If a station is weak or has static decrease the treble To adjust the bass midrange without Bose or the treble to the middle position while it is displayed...

Page 232: ...d hold it until you hear one beep To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control displays ALL CENTERED displays and a beep sounds Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Turn the P TYPE knob to select a PTY 2 Once the desired PTY displays press the SEEK TYPE b...

Page 233: ...t Alert announcements cannot be turned off ALERT is not affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system This feature is not supported by all RDS stations INFO Information If the current station has a message the information symbol displays Press this button to see the message The message can display the artist song title call in phone numbers etc If the entire message is not displayed parts of...

Page 234: ...sts traffic announcements This function does not apply to XM Satellite Radio Service Radio Messages CAL ERR Calibration Error The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL ERR displays it means that the radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and it must be returned to your dealer for service LOCKED This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK system...

Page 235: ... the surface 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 and DVDs on page 279 for more information 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 player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labe...

Page 236: ...he track number displays when each track starts to play Press RDM again to turn off random play RDM OFF displays o SEEK p Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current or the previous track Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track Pressing either arrow for more than two seconds scans the previous or next tracks at five to eight seconds per track SCAN and the track number...

Page 237: ... display and or the CD ejects it could be for one of the following reasons It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play You are driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the CD should play The CD is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again The format of the CD is not compatible See Using an MP3 on ...

Page 238: ...tional emergencies Display messages from radio stations This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available In rare cases a radio station can broadcast incorrect information that causes 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...

Page 239: ...DS press the INFO knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of the program if available For XM if equipped press the INFO knob while in XM mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel Artist Song Title Category or PTY Channel Number Channel Name To change...

Page 240: ... station Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning To scan preset stations press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than four seconds PSC displays and a double beep sounds The radio goes to a preset station plays for a few seconds then goes to the next preset station Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning presets The radio only scans...

Page 241: ...ease the tone The display shows the bass midrange without Bose or treble level If a station is weak or has static decrease the treble To adjust the bass midrange without Bose or treble to the middle position while it is displayed push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio produces one beep and adjusts the display level to the middle position To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle positi...

Page 242: ...le position To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker controls display ALL CENTERED displays and a beep sounds Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode P TYPE and the last selected PTY displays 2 Turn the ...

Page 243: ...e radio can switch to stations with a stronger frequency To turn alternate frequency off press and hold BAND again for two seconds AF OFF displays The radio does not switch to other stations This function does not apply for XM Satellite Radio Service Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only These pushbuttons have factory PTY presets Up to 12 PTYs six FM1 and six FM2 can be programmed on the six numbered pushb...

Page 244: ... your vehicle from the factory If CAL ERR displays it means that the radio has not been configured properly for the vehicle and must be returned to your dealer for service LOCKED This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up Take the vehicle to your dealer for service If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer Radio Messages for XM Onl...

Page 245: ...on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen Notice If you add any label to a CD insert more than one CD into the slot at a time or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs you could damage the CD player When using the CD player use only CDs in good condition without any label load one CD at a time and keep the CD player and th...

Page 246: ... loaded If more than one CD has been loaded a number for each CD displays Playing a Specific Loaded CD For every CD loaded a number displays To play a specific CD first press the CD AUX button if not already in CD mode then press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD A small bar displays under the CD number that is playing and the track number displays If an error displays see CD Mess...

Page 247: ...a reduced volume Release the button to play the passage The elapsed time of the track displays RPT Repeat With the repeat setting one track or an entire CD can be repeated To use repeat do the following To repeat the track you are listening to press and release the RPT button RPT displays Press RPT again to turn off repeat play To repeat the CD you are listening to press and hold the RPT button fo...

Page 248: ...nd a beep sounds Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of the first track of each loaded CD Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning INFO Information Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing To change the default on the display track or elapsed time press the knob until you see the desired display then press and hold the knob until a beep sounds The selected disp...

Page 249: ...rded tracks begin to play in the order they were saved Seek through the song list by using the SEEK or TYPE arrows Seeking past the last saved track returns to the first saved track To delete tracks from the song list perform the following steps 1 Turn the CD player on 2 Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on S LIST displays 3 Press either SEEK or TYPE arrow to select the desired track to...

Page 250: ... button One beep sounds and S LIST is removed from the display CD Messages CHECK CD If this message appears on the display and or the CD ejects it could be for one of the following reasons It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play You are driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the CD should play The CD is dirty scratched wet or upside down The ai...

Page 251: ...to See Rear Seat Entertainment System on page 260 for more information Using an MP3 MP3 CD R Disc MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on a CD R disc Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files on one disc Make sure playlists have a m3u or wpl extension other file extensions may not work Files can be recorded with a variety of fixed or va...

Page 252: ...plays as F1 ROOT All files contained directly under the root directory are accessed prior to any root directory folders However playlists Px are always accessed before root folders or files Empty Directory or Folder If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the file structure that contains only folders subfolders and no compressed files directly beneath them the player advances to the ne...

Page 253: ...n this section for more information The new track name appears on the display File System and Naming The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag then the radio displays the file name without the extension such as mp3 as the track name Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened Parts of words on ...

Page 254: ...s on page 279 for more information 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 player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen Notice If you add any label to a CD insert more than one CD into the slot at a time or attempt to play scratched...

Page 255: ... Once all of the tracks a current folder or playlist have played the system moves on to the next folder or playlist and play all of the tracks in random order To random all the tracks on the CD press and hold this pushbutton for two seconds A beep sounds and DISC RDM displays This feature does not work with playlists When in random pressing and releasing either SEEK arrow takes you to the next or ...

Page 256: ...e display press the DISPL knob until you see the desired display then press and hold this knob for two seconds The radio produces one beep and the selected display becomes the default INFO Information INFO displays when a current track has ID3 tag information Press this button to display the artist name and album contained in the tag INFO disappears from the display when the information in the ID3...

Page 257: ... system is functioning correctly but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in ...

Page 258: ...ategory The system is working properly XM Locked Theft lock active The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your dealer Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message alternates with the XM Radio 8 di...

Page 259: ...s acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavl Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned Tune to another station If this station was one of the presets choose another station for that preset butto...

Page 260: ...o ID not known should only be if hardware failure If this message is received when tuned to channel 0 there could be a receiver fault Consult with your dealer Check XM Hardware failure If this message does not clear within a short period of time the receiver could have a fault Consult with your dealer Navigation Radio System Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system The navigation system has...

Page 261: ...eadphones The RSE system includes two sets of wireless headphones Each set of headphones has an ON OFF control An indicator light will illuminate on the headphones when they are on If the light does not illuminate the batteries may need to be replaced See Battery Replacement following for more information Each set of headphones has a volume knob To adjust the volume adjust this knob The transmitte...

Page 262: ...e replaced separately from the headphone set It is not necessary to replace the complete headphone set The headphone replacement foam ear pads can be ordered in pairs See your dealer for more information Battery Replacement To change the batteries do the following 1 Loosen the screw on the battery compartment door located on the left side of the headphone earpiece 2 Replace the two AAA batteries i...

Page 263: ...een previously in the DVD player mode pressing the SRCE button on the faceplate or the remote control will switch the RSE system between the auxiliary device and the DVD player How to Change the Video Format when in the Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC In some countries the video format may be in the PAL system To change the video format perform the following 1 Pre...

Page 264: ...at audio system if equipped The RSE system may be selected as an audio source on the rear seat audio system if the RSE system power is on Refer to Rear Seat Audio RSA on page 275 for more information Video Screen The video screen is located in the overhead console To use the video screen push forward on the release latch and the screen will fold down Adjust the screen s position as desired When th...

Page 265: ...io CDs CD R CD RW Video CD and Photo CD CD R media are fully supported by this DVD player DVD R and DVD RW media is supported if formatted as DVD Video DVD R and DVD RW media may or may 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 player When using th...

Page 266: ...or CD y Main DVD Menu Press this button to access the DVD menu The DVD menu is different on every DVD Use the up down left and right arrow buttons to move the cursor around the DVD menu After making a selection press the enter button This button only operates when playing a DVD z Set up Menu Press this button to adjust the color tint brightness contrast display mode and dynamic range compression T...

Page 267: ... seconds to eject a DVD or CD Playing a Disc To play a disc gently insert the disc with the label side up into the loading slot The DVD player will continue loading the disc and the player will automatically start if the vehicle is in RUN ACCESSORY or when RAP is active If a disc is already in the player press the play pause button on the DVD player faceplate or on the remote control Some DVDs wil...

Page 268: ...yer faceplate to eject the disc There is not an eject button on the remote control If a disc is ejected from the player but is not removed the DVD player will reload the disc after a short period of time The disc will be stored in the DVD player The DVD player will not resume play of the disc automatically Remote Control To use the remote control aim it at the transmitter window below the video sc...

Page 269: ...ncrease low audio produced by some DVDs e Audio Press this button to display a menu that will only appear when a DVD is being played The format and content of this function will vary for each disc r Fast Reverse Press this button to fast reverse the DVD or CD To stop fast reversing press this button again This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews SR...

Page 270: ... 7 to 10 seconds if no other button is pressed while the backlight is on y Main DVD Menu Press this button to access the DVD menu The DVD menu is different on every DVD Use the up down left and right arrow buttons to move the cursor around the DVD menu After making a selection press the enter button This button only operates when playing a DVD r Enter Press this button to select the choices that a...

Page 271: ...w play mode To cancel slow play mode press the play pause button u Next Track Chapter Press this button to advance to the beginning of the next track or chapter This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews Battery Replacement To change the batteries do the following 1 Remove the battery compartment door located on the bottom of the remote control 2 Rep...

Page 272: ...ected but it was pulled back into the DVD player The disc is being stored in the DVD player Press the eject button again to eject the disc Problem Recommended Action In auxiliary mode the picture moves or scrolls Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices Change the Video Format to PAL or NTSC See Stereo RCA Jacks previously for how to change the video format The language in the audio o...

Page 273: ...y remove the disc from the DVD player This could permanently damage the disc and DVD player Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes Check for obstructions low batteries reception range and interference from cellular telephone towers or by using your cellular telephone in the vehicle Check that the headphones are facing the front of the vehicle I lost th...

Page 274: ...ible with the region code of the DVD player No Disc This message will be displayed if any of the buttons on the DVD faceplate or remote control are pressed and no disc is present in the DVD player DVD Distortion There may be an experience with audio distortion in the wireless headphones when operating cellular phones scanners CB radios Global Positioning Systems GPS two way radios mobile fax or wa...

Page 275: ...io controls always have priority over the RSA controls If the front seat passengers switch the source for the main radio to a remote source the RSA will not be able to control the source You can operate the rear seat audio when the main radio is off P Power Press this button to turn the system on or off The rear speakers will be muted when the power is turned on u Volume Turn this knob to increase...

Page 276: ... passengers are listening to a cassette tape When a CD is playing press the SEEK button to go to the next track on the CD This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to a CD When a CD is playing in the six disc CD player press and hold the SEEK button for 2 seconds to go you to the next CD if multiple CDs are loaded This function is inactive if the front seat passengers ar...

Page 277: ... preset pushbuttons The radio will only seek preset stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band When a CD is playing in the CD changer press this button to go to the next available CD if multiple CDs are loaded Q SOURCE R Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 if equipped or a CD If a CD is loaded the CD symbol will appear on the display QSEEK R Press the up o...

Page 278: ...t Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception When this happens try reducing the treble on your radio FM Stereo FM stereo gives the best sound but FM signals reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to fade in and out XM Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service give...

Page 279: ...to the edge Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while handling it this could damage the surface Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Care of the CD and DVD Player The use of 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 a...

Page 280: ...na is not obstructed Chime Level Adjustment The radio is used to adjust the vehicle s chime level To change the volume level of the chime press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power off The volume level will change from the normal level to loud and LOUD CHIME will appear on the radio display To change back to the default or normal setting press and hold pushbutton 6 again ...

Page 281: ...rol 298 Off Road Driving 299 Driving at Night 314 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 316 City Driving 319 Freeway Driving 320 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 321 Highway Hypnosis 322 Hill and Mountain Roads 323 Winter Driving 325 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 329 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 330 Loading Your Vehicle 330 Towing 337 Towing Your Vehicle 337 Recreational Vehicle T...

Page 282: ... pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do and be ready Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task makes proper defensive driving more difficult and...

Page 283: ...ates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it is against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do Ho...

Page 284: ... drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks The law in most U S states and throughout Canada sets the legal l...

Page 285: ...t answer What if there is an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There is something else about drinking and driving that many people do not know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the b...

Page 286: ...ke 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 average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in t...

Page 287: ...d up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Adding non GM accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 356 Anti Lock Brake System ABS Your vehicle has the Anti Lock Brake System ABS an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine and begin to drive away ABS will chec...

Page 288: ...eels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and con...

Page 289: ...ou additional traction on snow mud ice sand or gravel It works like a standard axle most of the time but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle StabiliTrak System Your vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control ESC which combines antilock brake traction and stability control systems a...

Page 290: ...of the event You may also feel or hear the system working This is normal The StabiliTrak disable button is located on the transmission shift handle The StabiliTrak system has three modes of operation STABILITRAK ON TRACTION CONTROL OFF and STABILITRAK OFF STABILITRAK ON The vehicle will default to STABILITRAK ON every time the driver starts the vehicle The StabiliTrak light will be off and no DIC ...

Page 291: ...he driver that damage may occur to the transfer case StabiliTrak Off In this mode both stability control and part of the traction control system are disabled Your vehicle will still have brake traction control but will not be able to use the engine speed management system You may still hear system noises as a result of the brake traction control coming on If the controller detects excessive wheel ...

Page 292: ... actively controlling vehicle stability Solid Traction Control Off Solid Off Traction Control Off Mode Solid StabiliTrak Off Solid Off StabiliTrak Off Mode StabiliTrak indicator light will flash when system first enters this mode Blinking StabiliTrak Active Blinking Off StabiliTrak system activates using engine speed management brake traction control and or stability control Solid Service StabiliT...

Page 293: ...he system activates the StabiliTrak light will blink and the cruise control will automatically disengage When road conditions allow you may re engage the cruise control See Cruise Control on page 159 StabiliTrak will turn off automatically if a problem is detected in the system The StabiliTrak light will come on and SERVICE STABILITRAK will be displayed on the DIC For vehicles without a DIC the St...

Page 294: ...n you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you are in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acc...

Page 295: ...es you cannot there is not room That is the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes See Braking on page 286 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close...

Page 296: ...er on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again A simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender...

Page 297: ...to the other lane If the way is clear to pass you will have a running start that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity If other vehicles are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone is not trying to pas...

Page 298: ...n lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle s three control systems In the braking skid your wheels are not rolling In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires ...

Page 299: ...wn when you have any doubt Remember Any Anti Lock Brake System ABS helps avoid only the braking skid Off Road Driving This off road guide is for vehicles that have all wheel drive If your vehicle does not have all wheel drive you should not drive off road unless you are on a level solid surface Many of the same design features that help make your vehicle responsive on paved roads during poor weath...

Page 300: ...e fluid levels up where they should be What are the local laws that apply to off roading where you will be driving If you do not know you should check with law enforcement people in the area Will you be on someone s private land If so be sure to get the necessary permission Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving CAUTION Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forwa...

Page 301: ...ic off road recreational driving obey all posted regulations Avoid any driving practice that could damage the environment shrubs flowers trees grasses or disturb wildlife This includes wheel spinning breaking down trees or unnecessary driving through streams or over soft ground Always carry a litter bag make sure all refuse is removed from any campsite before leaving Take extreme care with open fi...

Page 302: ...unce Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off road driving One of the best ways to control your vehicle is to control your speed Here are some things to keep in mind At higher speeds You approach things faster and you have less time to scan the terrain for obstacles You have less time to react You have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles You will need more distance for b...

Page 303: ...traction and longer braking distances Surface Obstacles Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous A rock log hole rut or bump can startle you if you are not prepared for them Often these obstacles are hidden by grass bushes snow or even the rise and fall of the terrain itself Here are some things to consider Is the path ahead clear Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead Does the trave...

Page 304: ...y time you need special alertness and driving skills your reflexes perceptions and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You could have a serious or even fatal accident if you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking See Drunken Driving on page 283 Driving on Off Road Hills Off road driving often takes you up down or across a hill Driving safely on hills req...

Page 305: ...e other things to consider as you approach a hill Is there a constant incline or does the hill get sharply steeper in places Is there good traction on the hillside or will the surface cause tire slipping Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you will not have to make turning maneuvers Are there obstructions on the hill that can block your path such as boulders trees logs or ruts What is ...

Page 306: ...traction slide sideways and possibly roll over You could be seriously injured or killed When driving up hills always try to go straight up Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there Use your head...

Page 307: ...l at the 12 o clock position This way you will be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It is best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will increase the possibility of a rollover Here are some things you must not do if you stall or are about to stall when goi...

Page 308: ...ooth Rough Slippery Hard packed dirt Gravel Are there hidden surface obstacles Ruts Logs Boulders What is at the bottom of the hill Is there a hidden creek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks If you decide you can go down a hill safely then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down and use a low gear This way engine drag can help the brakes and they will not have to do all the work De...

Page 309: ...ght down Never go downhill with the transmission in NEUTRAL N This is called free wheeling The brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade Q Am I likely to stall when going downhill A It is much more likely to happen going uphill But if it happens going downhill here is what to do 1 Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes Apply the parking brake 2 Shift to PARK P and w...

Page 310: ...nhill slide or a rollover Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause your tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips sideways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse If you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels or ...

Page 311: ...on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline be sure you and any passengers get out on the uphill side even if the door there is harder to open If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over you will be right in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over CAUTION Getting out on the dow...

Page 312: ... or sand dunes the tires will tend to sink into the sand This has an effect on steering accelerating and braking Drive at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it is very easy to lose control On wet ice for example the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating And if you do get moving ...

Page 313: ...cle can stall Stalling can also occur if you get the tailpipe under water And as long as the tailpipe is under water you will never be able to start the engine When you go through water remember that when the brakes get wet it may take you longer to stop CAUTION Driving through rushing water can be dangerous Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown If it...

Page 314: ...to the Maintenance Schedule for additional information Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue Here are some tips on night driving Drive defensively Do not drink and drive Adjust the inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you Sin...

Page 315: ...hen you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who does not lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep the windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty gla...

Page 316: ...r blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings 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 windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or wh...

Page 317: ...much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just is not a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is rain...

Page 318: ...f this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by roa...

Page 319: ...ity map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You will save time and energy See Freeway Driving on page 320 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move ...

Page 320: ...way as a passing lane At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often ...

Page 321: ...osted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you are ready Try to be well rested If you must start when you are not fresh such as after a day s work do not plan to make too many miles that first part of the jou...

Page 322: ...t just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Do not let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second an...

Page 323: ...oad Driving on page 299 for information about driving off road Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transmission These parts can work hard on mountain roads CAUTION If you do not shift down your brakes could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Shift do...

Page 324: ... go down a steep or long hill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be...

Page 325: ... an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle 325 ...

Page 326: ...ld snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it is about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Accelerate gently Try not...

Page 327: ...roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you are actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow Here ...

Page 328: ...e base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push th...

Page 329: ...ou will need to spin the wheels but you do not want to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck but you must use caution CAUTION If you let your vehicle s tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or othe...

Page 330: ...cle does need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 337 Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it was designed to carry the Tire and Loading Information label...

Page 331: ...ight B in kilograms and pounds The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires C and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures D For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 411 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 419 There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certification Tire label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Wei...

Page 332: ...00 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your ...

Page 333: ...pant 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 150 lbs 68 kg 5 750 lbs 136 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Example 1 Example 2 333 ...

Page 334: ... your vehicle s capacity weight Your vehicle has an electronically controlled air suspension system that automatically keeps your vehicle level as you load and unload your vehicle See Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System on page 337 for additional information Certification Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver s door The label sho...

Page 335: ...t Similar appearing vehicles may have different GVWRs and capacity weights Please note your vehicle s Certification Tire label or consult your dealer for additional details CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either 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 v...

Page 336: ...ea of your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to There is also impor...

Page 337: ... vehicle was not designed to be towed with any of its wheels on the ground If your vehicle must be towed see Towing Your Vehicle earlier in this section Notice Towing an all wheel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or even with only two of its wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Do not tow an all wheel drive vehicle if any of its wheels will be on the ground Electr...

Page 338: ...the air suspension system and it is an indicator to the driver that the vehicle is overloaded When the overload protection mode is on it will not allow damage to the air compressor However do not overload the vehicle See Loading Your Vehicle on page 330 If the suspension remains at a low height the rear axle load has exceeded GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating When the overload protection mode is activ...

Page 339: ...lways follow the instructions in this section and check with your dealer for more information about towing a trailer with your vehicle To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in acceleration braking handlin...

Page 340: ...ansmission to THIRD 3 or if necessary a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often e g under heavy loads and or hilly conditions Three important considerations have to do with weight the weight of the trailer the weight of the trailer tongue and the weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how you plan to use your rig For e...

Page 341: ...AWD V8 Engine 3 73 6 600 lbs 2 994 kg 11 500 lbs 5 216 kg The Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers cargo equipment and conversion The GCWR for your vehicle should not be exceeded You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at the address listed in your Warran...

Page 342: ...dd the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle on page 330 for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity The trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight up to a maximum or 400 lbs 181 kg with a weight carrying hitch The trailer tongue weight A should be 10 to 15 percent...

Page 343: ...495 kg 2 800 lbs 1 270 kg at the front axle and 2 700 lbs 1 225 kg at the rear axle It has a GVWR of 7 200 lbs 3 266 kg a RGAWR of 4 000 lbs 1 814 kg and a GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating of 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg The trailer rating should be You can expect tongue weight to be at least 10 percent of trailer weight 850 lbs 386 kg and because the weight is applied well behind the rear axle the eff...

Page 344: ... lbs 454 kg to avoid exceeding GVWR But you must still consider the effect on the rear axle Because your rear axle now weighs 3 100 lbs 1 406 kg you can only put 900 lbs 408 kg on the rear axle without exceeding RGAWR The effect of tongue weight is about 1 5 times the actual weight Dividing the 900 lbs 408 kg by 1 5 leaves you with being able to handle only 600 lbs 272 kg of tongue weight Since to...

Page 345: ...r tongue If you use a weight distributing hitch make sure you don t go over the rear axle limit before you apply the weight distribution spring bars Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches When using a weight distributing hitc...

Page 346: ...he trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1 500 lbs 680 kg loaded then it needs its own brakes and they must be adequate Be sure to read and follow the ins...

Page 347: ...gh a window in the rear or another opening drive with your front main heating or cooling system on and with the fan on any speed This will bring fresh outside air into your vehicle Do not use the climate control setting for maximum air because it only recirculates the air inside your vehicle See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 170 Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experie...

Page 348: ...den turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand ...

Page 349: ...down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well You can tow in DRIVE D You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD 3 or a lower gear under heavy loads or hilly conditions When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades consider the following Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than ...

Page 350: ...on a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into PARK P yet When parking uphill turn your wheels away from the curb When parking downhill turn your wheels into the curb 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parkin...

Page 351: ... Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant belt s cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailer...

Page 352: ...k Blue Electric Brakes Red Battery Feed The chassis wiring ring terminal must be fastened to a stud on the underhood electrical center before the trailer feed will become active If you need to tow a light duty trailer with a standard four way round pin connector an adapter connector is available from your dealer If you are charging a remote non vehicle battery turn on the headlamps to boost the ve...

Page 353: ... Engine Oil 369 Engine Oil Life System 372 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 374 Automatic Transmission Fluid 375 Engine Coolant 379 Radiator Pressure Cap 382 Engine Overheating 382 Cooling System 384 Engine Fan Noise 390 Power Steering Fluid 390 Windshield Washer Fluid 391 Brakes 392 Battery 396 Jump Starting 397 All Wheel Drive 402 Rear Axle 402 Front Axle 403 Bulb Replacement 404 Halogen Bulbs 404 Head...

Page 354: ...stalling the Spare Tire 440 Secondary Latch System 446 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 450 Spare Tire 453 Appearance Care 453 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 453 Fabric Carpet 455 Leather 456 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 456 Care of Safety Belts 457 Washing Your Vehicle 457 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 458 Finish Care 458 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades 459 ...

Page 355: ... Headlamps 464 Windshield Wiper Fuses 464 Power Windows and Other Power Options 464 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 465 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 465 Rear Underseat Fuse Block 471 Capacities and Specifications 474 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care 355 ...

Page 356: ...and safety including such things as airbags braking stability ride and handling emissions systems aerodynamics durability and electronic systems like anti lock brakes traction control 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 Your GM dealer ca...

Page 357: ...attempt any vehicle maintenance task CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt If you want to do some of your own service work you will want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to serv...

Page 358: ...r unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher If the octane rating is less than 87 you may notice an audible knocking noise when you drive commonly referred to as spark knock If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking your engine needs service Gasoline Specificat...

Page 359: ...mined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used repairs may not be covered by your warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing your emission control system to work properly In most cases you should not have to add anything to your fuel Howe...

Page 360: ...ane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT General Motors recommends against the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on If this occurs return to...

Page 361: ...ot smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle This is against the law in some places Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver s side of the vehicle To remove the fuel ca...

Page 362: ... Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill fuel Do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Washing Your Vehicle on page 457 When replacing the fuel cap turn it clockwise until it clicks Make sure the cap is fully installed The diagnostic system can dete...

Page 363: ...p to light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 190 Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispens...

Page 364: ...oolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release 1 To open the hood first pull the handle with this symbol on it It is located inside the vehicle under the instrument panel on the driver s side 364 ...

Page 365: ...hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the prop rod Remove the prop rod from its slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Lower the hood 6 to 8 inches 15 to 20 cm above the vehicle and release it to latch fully Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary 365 ...

Page 366: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 4 2L L6 engine here is what you will see 366 ...

Page 367: ...iew See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 375 F Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 369 G Radiator Pressure Cap See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 382 H Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 369 I Remote Negative Terminal Marked GND See Jump Starting on page 397 J Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See...

Page 368: ...When you open the hood on the 5 3L V8 engine here is what you will see 368 ...

Page 369: ...ee Power Steering Fluid on page 390 J Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 392 K Engine Compartment Fuse Block See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 465 L Battery See Battery on page 396 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be...

Page 370: ...pecifications on page 474 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area F that shows the proper operating range for the L6 engine or above the cross hatched area for the V8 engine the engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 366 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the...

Page 371: ...tarburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API You should look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and sho...

Page 372: ...stem to work properly you must reset the system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message in the Driver Information Center DIC will come See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 202 Change your oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is possible that ...

Page 373: ... Information Center DIC on page 198 to reset the system What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer...

Page 374: ... filter at each 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 filter remains caked with dirt a new filter is required To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter do the following 1 Remove the screws on the engine air cleaner filter and lif...

Page 375: ...r automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Additional Required Services on page 482 and be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 489 How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at the deal...

Page 376: ...has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off but this is used only as a reference Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50 F 10 C or more If it is colder than 50 F 10 C you may have to idle the engine longer Should the fluid level be low during this cold check you must check the fluid hot before adding fluid Checking the fluid hot will give you a m...

Page 377: ...l the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again If the dipstick does not go down the tube easily turn the blade and try again until it is fully inserted in the tube 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the COLD area below the cross hatched area for a cold check or in the HOT or cross hatched area for a hot check Be sure to keep the dip...

Page 378: ...y as a reference If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check It does not take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Do not overfill Notice Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage your vehicle and the damages may not be covered by your warranty Always use the automatic transmission fluid listed in R...

Page 379: ...clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gages work as they should Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL may cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant may re...

Page 380: ...ch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four tim...

Page 381: ... coolant level should be at FULL COLD or a little higher Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiato...

Page 382: ...4 Radiator Pressure Cap Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured See Engine Compartment Overview on page 366 for information on location Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle s instrument panel See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 189 for more in...

Page 383: ... fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving Idle for ...

Page 384: ...steam you can push down the accelerator until the engine speed is about twice as fast as normal idle speed for at least three minutes while you are parked If you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood here is w...

Page 385: ...it is not you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Do not touch them If you do you can be burned Do not run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you coul...

Page 386: ...silicate free coolant in your vehicle How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you have not found a problem yet but the coolant level is not at the FULL COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant on page 379 for more information CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous P...

Page 387: ... mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there is one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can com...

Page 388: ...pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap Remove the pressure cap 3 Fill the radiator with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant on page 379 for more information about the proper coolant mixture 388 ...

Page 389: ...r the engine cooling fan 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure t...

Page 390: ...istaken as the transmission slipping or making extra shifts It is merely the cooling system functioning properly The fan will slow down when additional cooling is not required and the clutch disengages You may also hear this fan noise when you start the engine It will go away as the fan clutch disengages Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 366 for reservoir location When t...

Page 391: ... For vehicles with the 5 3L V8 engine the level should be at the FULL mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 489 Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need wi...

Page 392: ...g occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Do not use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 366 for the location of the reservoir There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reser...

Page 393: ...ly when work is done on the brake hydraulic system See Checking Brake Fluid in this section Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check your brake fluid See Scheduled Maintenance on page 479 Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap Look at the brake fluid reservoir The fluid level should be above MIN If it is not have your brake system checked ...

Page 394: ...ged Be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Washing Your Vehicle on page 457 Brake Wear Your vehicle has four wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except whe...

Page 395: ...ystem Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you need new ones put in be sure you get new approved GM replacement p...

Page 396: ...es contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more remove the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down CAUTION Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can ...

Page 397: ...other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If they ...

Page 398: ...erminal on the battery The remote negative terminal is located on the front engine lift bracket on vehicles with the 4 2L L6 engine or the engine accessory drive bracket for vehicles with the 5 3L V8 engine and is marked GND Ground See Engine Compartment Overview on page 366 for more information on location CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt...

Page 399: ...te negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not connect positive to negative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has...

Page 400: ... V8 engine 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable to the remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it will not start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order elect...

Page 401: ...connect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle Jumper Cable Removal 401 ...

Page 402: ...ottom of the filler plug hole located on the transfer case you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole Use care not to overtighten the plug What to Use To determine what kind of lubricant to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 489 Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle flui...

Page 403: ... Use To determine what kind of lubricant to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 489 Front Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a l...

Page 404: ...vel to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use To determine what kind of lubricant to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 489 Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs on page 407 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if y...

Page 405: ...lb 6 Disconnect the wiring harness 7 Remove the bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise Pull the bulb from the socket 8 Install the new bulb and turn clockwise to secure it 9 Reinstall by reversing Steps 1 through 6 10 Press down on the headlamp retaining clips to secure the headlamp assembly Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps To replace a taillamp or turn signal bulb do the following 1 Open the l...

Page 406: ...he old bulb to release it from the socket 7 Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks 8 Reinstall the socket plate and tighten the three screws 9 Reconnect the wiring harness 10 Reinstall the taillamp assembly by lining up the locator pins with the retainers in the vehicle s body 11 Reinstall the two screws and tighten 406 ...

Page 407: ... keeping the bulb straight as you pull it out 4 Install the new bulb 5 Replace the lamp assembly lens and tighten the screws Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Front Parking and Sidemarker Lamp 194 Front Turn Signal Lamp 3757 A License Plate Lamp W5W Halogen Headlamps High Beam 9005 HB3 Low Beam 9006 HB4 Rear Turn Signal and Taillamps 3057 For replacement bulbs not listed here contact you...

Page 408: ...Maintenance on page 479 Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield 1 To remove the old wiper blades lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position A Blade Assembly B Arm Assembly C Locking Tab D Blad...

Page 409: ... all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end B The plastic caps C will be forced off as the insert is fully inserted 5 Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slots A Claw in Notch B Correct Installation C Incorrect Installation 6 Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook Pull up unt...

Page 410: ...ss The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a vertical position so care should be used when pulling it away from the vehicle 3 Rotate the wiper blade assembly and pull it off of the wiper arm Hold the wiper arm in position and push the blade away from the wiper arm 4 Replace the wiper blade 5 Return the wiper blade assembly to the park rest position 410 ...

Page 411: ... an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 330 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your vehicle s tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 419 Overinflat...

Page 412: ...igned to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The...

Page 413: ...429 G Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 419 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 330 A Tire Size The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire s width height aspect ratio construction type an...

Page 414: ...on DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards E Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side...

Page 415: ...ters from sidewall to sidewall C Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 75 as shown in item C of the light truck LT Metric tire illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 percent as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tir...

Page 416: ...es are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in 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 419 Curb Weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capac...

Page 417: ... Weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg See Loading Your Vehicle on page 330 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward wh...

Page 418: ...for New Tires on page 426 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 429 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of d...

Page 419: ...to the vehicle s center pillar B pillar below the driver s door latch This label shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For additional information regarding ...

Page 420: ...p prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels TPMS sensors are mounted on each tire and wheel assembly except the spare tire The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle s tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle The...

Page 421: ...the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure tel...

Page 422: ...operly The Tire and Loading Information label tire information placard shows the size of your vehicle s original tires and the correct inflation pressure for your vehicle s tires when they are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 419 For the location of the tire and loading information label see Loading Your Vehicle on page 330 Your vehicle s TPMS can alert you about a low tire pressure condit...

Page 423: ...e seconds A double horn chirp will sound and the TPMS low tire warning light will begin to flash The double horn chirp and flashing TPMS warning light indicate that the TPMS matching process has started The TPMS warning light should continue flashing throughout the matching procedure 4 Start with the driver s side front tire 5 Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem Activate the TPMS sensor b...

Page 424: ...e will be displayed on the DIC screen This message should go off once you re install the road tire containing the TPMS sensor Federal Communications Commission FCC and Industry and Science Canada The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS operates on a radio frequency and complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful inte...

Page 425: ...removing the spare tire see Changing a Flat Tire on page 436 The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance on page 479 When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on...

Page 426: ...t off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 436 When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it is time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at ...

Page 427: ...impact the overall performance of your vehicle including brake system performance ride and handling traction control and tire pressure monitoring performance GM s TPC Spec number is molded onto the tire s sidewall by the tire manufacturer If the tires have an all season tread design the TPC spec number will be followed by a MS for mud and snow See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 412 for additional ...

Page 428: ...pressure warning that is higher or lower than the proper warning level you would get with TPC Spec rated tires See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 420 Your vehicle s original equipment tires are listed on the Tire and Loading Information Label This label is attached to the vehicle s center pillar B pillar See Loading Your Vehicle on page 330 for more information about the Tire and Loading Inf...

Page 429: ...Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires The Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQ...

Page 430: ...rom the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor tract...

Page 431: ...the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory...

Page 432: ...them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others...

Page 433: ... can cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoid damage ...

Page 434: ...te opening To access the inflator push in on the tab to remove the cover You may also have an air inflator kit that is located in the rear floor storage compartment It includes a 22 ft 6 7 m hose with three nozzle adapters To use the accessory inflator do the following 1 Attach the appropriate nozzle adapter to the end of the hose if required CAUTION Inflating something too much can make it explod...

Page 435: ...outlet See Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System on page 337 for more information To reinstall the cover line up the tabs at the back of the cover put it in place and latch the tabs If the indicator light on the accessory inflator flashes continuously it could indicate that there is a malfunction in the air suspension system See Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System on page 337...

Page 436: ...ing else you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack Use the jack provided with your vehicle only for changing a flat tire If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use the jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your vehicle s haz...

Page 437: ... move you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side at the opposite end of the vehicle When your vehicle has a flat tire use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks The following information will tell you next how to use the jack and change a tire 437 ...

Page 438: ...ion on page 16 for more information To release the jack from its holder turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head The tools you will be using include the wheel wrench A wheel blocks B extension s socket end C handle jack end D and jack E A Wheel Wrench B Hoist Shaft C Extension D Retainer E Spare or Flat Tire Valve Stem Pointed Up 438 ...

Page 439: ...e Liftglass on page 102 for more information 2 Attach the wheel wrench A to the extension C 3 It is exposed when the rear gate is open and is just above the rear bumper Be sure the socket end of the extension C connects to the hoist shaft B 4 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire Keep turning the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle If...

Page 440: ...y before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled you could damage your vehicle Always reinstall this cable before driving your vehicle 7 Put the spare tire near the flat tire Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 If your vehicle has a wheel cap that covers the wheel nuts position the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the notch and pry it off 440 ...

Page 441: ...not remove them yet 3 Turn the jack adjusting knob clockwise by hand to raise the jack lift head 4 Place the handle extension and wheel wrench onto the jack A Front Frame Rear Axle B Jack C Handle D Extension E Wheel Wrench Front Position Rear Position 441 ...

Page 442: ...t is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 6 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is eno...

Page 443: ... and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off 8 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 4...

Page 444: ...off causing a serious accident 10 Put the nuts on by hand Make sure the rounded end is toward the wheel 11 Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub If a nut cannot be turned by hand use the wheel wrench and see your dealer as soon as possible 12 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 444 ...

Page 445: ...ned with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 474 for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 474 for ...

Page 446: ...Spare Tire and Tools on page 450 for instructions on storing the spare or flat tire correctly CAUTION Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt Read and follow the instructions listed next CAUTION Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack ...

Page 447: ...l wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice You cannot overtighten the cable 3 Loosen the cable by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise three or four turns 4 Repeat this procedure at least two times If the spare tire lowers to the ground continue with Step 2 of Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on page 438 5 Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches ...

Page 448: ...ly in place The secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack 9 Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable 10 Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and carefully remove the jack Use one hand to push against the spare while firmly pulling the jack out from under ...

Page 449: ... the vehicle Notice If you drive away before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled you could damage your vehicle Always reinstall this cable before driving your vehicle 14 Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up if the cable is hanging under the vehicle Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can You will not be able to store a spare tire u...

Page 450: ... will not work properly and the spare tire could loosen and suddenly fall from your vehicle If this happened when your vehicle was being driven the tire might contact a person or another vehicle causing injury and of course damage to itself as well Be sure the underbody mounted spare tire is stored with its valve stem pointing up Notice An aluminum wheel with a flat tire should always be stored un...

Page 451: ...epaired Once the tire is repaired replace the wheel cap 3 Make sure the valve stem is pointed up and to the rear Then pull the retainer D through the wheel opening 4 Put the socket end of the extension C through the hole just above the rear bumper at a 45 degree downward angle Connect the socket end of the extension to the hoist shaft B 5 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle C...

Page 452: ...on in the vehicle as shown next A Handle B Wheel Wrench C Instruction Label D Extension E Knob F Wheel Blocks and Jack 1 Attach the handle A wheel wrench B and extension D in the slots provided 2 Roll up the instruction label C and return to the slot in the tool kit 3 Assemble the wheel blocks F to the jack 4 Turn the knob E on the jack clockwise to raise the jack head 5 Return the rear seat to it...

Page 453: ...l not fit Keep your spare tire and its wheel together Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Your vehicle s interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often Although not always visible dust and dirt can accumulate on your upholstery Dirt can damage carpet fabric leather and plastic surfaces Regular vacuuming is recommended to remove particles from your upholstery It is i...

Page 454: ...leaning your vehicle s glass Should it become necessary you can also obtain a product from your GM dealer to remove odors from your vehicle s upholstery Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners or techniques Never use a knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface Never use a stiff brush It can cause damage to your vehicle s interior surfaces Never apply...

Page 455: ...th with water or club soda 2 Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture 3 Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center Continue cleaning using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled 4 Continue to gently rub the soiled area until the cleaning cloth remains clean 5 If the soil is not completely removed use a mild soap solution and repeat the cleaning process t...

Page 456: ...leather Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt Never use spot lifters or removers on plastic surfaces Many commercial cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect soft plastic ...

Page 457: ...ter 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 removing all soap residue completely Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer See Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 462 Do not use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives All c...

Page 458: ...eign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they 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 are subj...

Page 459: ...g soaps chemicals abrasive polishes cleaners brushes or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome plated wheels you could damage the surface of the wheel s The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Use only GM approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome plated wheels Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly d...

Page 460: ... your vehicle may damage the paint finish and or tires When applying a tire dressing always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on your vehicle Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Original manufacturer repl...

Page 461: ...e frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ring shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the p...

Page 462: ...me 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 other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one step No wiping necessary Wash Wax Concentrate Me...

Page 463: ...s labels and the certificates of title 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 Identification Label You will find this label on the inside of the glove box It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label you will find the follo...

Page 464: ...g Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 84 Headlamps The headlamp wiring is protected by four fuses An electrical overload will cause a lamp to go on and off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice the wiper will stop until the motor coo...

Page 465: ...don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is located under the hood in the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle See Engine Com...

Page 466: ...Fuses Usage 1 Electrically Controlled Air Suspension 2 Passenger s Side High Beam Headlamp Fuses Usage 3 Passenger s Side Low Beam Headlamp 4 Back Up Trailer Lamps L6 Engine 466 ...

Page 467: ... Control 24 Instrument Panel Cluster Driver Information Center Fuses Usage 25 Automatic Shift Lock Control System 26 Transmission Control Module TCM Canister 27 Backup 28 Powertrain Control Module 1 29 Oxygen Sensor 30 Air Conditioning 31 Truck Body Controller 1 32 Trailer 33 Anti lock Brakes ABS 34 Ignition A 35 Blower Motor 36 Ignition B 50 Passenger s Side Trailer Turn 51 Driver s Side Trailer ...

Page 468: ...Horn 41 Fuel Pump 42 Windshield Washer 43 High Beam Headlamp 44 Air Conditioning 45 Cooling Fan Relays Usage 46 Headlamp Driver Module 47 Starter 49 Electric Adjustable Pedal 55 Air Injection Reactor AIR Solenoid 57 Powertrain Miscellaneous Usage 48 Instrument Panel Battery 468 ...

Page 469: ...Fuses Usage 1 Electrically Controlled Air Suspension 2 Passenger s Side High Beam Headlamp Fuses Usage 3 Passenger s Side Low Beam Headlamp 4 Back Up Trailer Lamps V8 Engine 469 ...

Page 470: ...2 Ignition E 23 Electronic Throttle Control 24 Instrument Panel Cluster Driver Information Center Fuses Usage 25 Automatic Shift Lock Control System 26 Engine 1 27 Backup 28 Powertrain Control Module 1 29 Powertrain Control Module 30 Air Conditioning 31 Injector Bank A 32 Trailer 33 Anti lock Brakes ABS 34 Ignition A 35 Blower Motor 36 Ignition B 50 Passenger s Side Trailer Turn 51 Driver s Side T...

Page 471: ...7 Headlamp Washer 38 Rear Window Wiper 39 Fog Lamps 40 Horn 41 Fuel Pump 42 Windshield Washer 43 High Beam Headlamp 44 Air Conditioning 45 Cooling Fan 46 Headlamp Driver Module 47 Starter 49 Electric Adjustable Pedal 60 Powertrain Miscellaneous Usage 48 Instrument Panel Battery Rear Underseat Fuse Block 471 ...

Page 472: ...es Usage 01 Passenger Door Control Module 02 Driver Door Control Module 03 Liftgate Module 2 04 Truck Body Controller 3 Fuses Usage 05 Rear Fog Lamps 06 Blank 07 Truck Body Controller 2 08 Power Seats 472 ...

Page 473: ...nroof 29 Rainsense Wipers 30 Parking Lamps Fuses Usage 31 Truck Body Controller Accessory 32 Truck Body Controller 5 33 Front Wipers 34 Vehicle Stop 35 Transmission Control Module 36 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning B 37 Front Parking Lamps 38 Driver Side Turn Signal 39 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning I 40 Truck Body Controller 4 41 Radio 42 Trailer Park 43 Passenger Side Turn Signal 44 Heat Ve...

Page 474: ...ooling System 4 2L L6 Engine 10 8 qt 10 2 L 5 3L V8 Engine 12 2 qt 11 6 L Engine Oil with Filter 4 2L L6 Engine 7 0 qt 6 6 L 5 3L V8 Engine 6 0 qt 5 7 L Fuel Tank 22 0 gal 83 3 L Transfer Case Lubricant 2 0 qt 1 8 L Transmission Drain and Refill 5 0 qt 4 7 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this m...

Page 475: ...uled Maintenance 479 Additional Required Services 482 Maintenance Footnotes 483 Owner Checks and Services 485 At Each Fuel Fill 485 At Least Once a Month 486 At Least Once a Year 486 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 489 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 491 Engine Drive Belt Routing 492 Maintenance Record 493 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 475 ...

Page 476: ...ties See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details Maintenance Requirements Notice Maintenance intervals checks inspections replacement parts and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty 476 ...

Page 477: ... Using the Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition But we do not know exactly how you will drive it You may drive very short distances only a few times a week Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot dusty weather You may use your vehicle in making deliveries Or you may drive it to work to do errands or in many other wa...

Page 478: ...n page 483 for further information CAUTION Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know how and the proper tools and equipment for the job If you have any doubt see your GM Goodwrench dealer to have a qualified technician do the work See Doing Your Own Service Work on...

Page 479: ...done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle We recommend the use of genuine GM parts Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL DIC message comes on it means that service is required for your vehicle See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 202 Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is possible that if you are driving under the best conditions...

Page 480: ...lowing for Maintenance I and Maintenance II Generally it is recommended that your first service be Maintenance I your second service be Maintenance II and that you alternate Maintenance I and Maintenance II thereafter However in some cases Maintenance II may be required more often Maintenance I Use Maintenance I if the message comes on within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased or Maintenanc...

Page 481: ...nd wear See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 425 and Tire Wear Inspection in At Least Once a Month on page 486 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional services See Additional Required Services in this section Inspect suspension and steering components See footnote b Inspect engine cooling ...

Page 482: ... 125 000 200 000 150 000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 374 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnotes g and h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter normal service See footnote g Automatic transfer case only Change...

Page 483: ...dition Inspect other brake parts including calipers parking brake etc 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 hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc c Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and...

Page 484: ...e required when exposed to a corrosive environment Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak g Inspect hoses for cracks chafing leaks kinks and proper installation h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the out...

Page 485: ...oper ones as shown in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 489 At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil on page 369 for further details Notice It is important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level Failure to keep your engine oi...

Page 486: ...f necessary rotate the tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 425 At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake See Parking Brake on page 118 ...

Page 487: ...f the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the ignition to RUN but do not start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition to LOCK in ea...

Page 488: ...ke set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake Contact yo...

Page 489: ...ine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 379 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Cate...

Page 490: ...o U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood and Door Hinges Body Door Hinge Pins Liftgate Hinge and Linkage Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinge Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points and Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 123462...

Page 491: ... Part Number ACDelco Part Number Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24208576 TF337 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 15036141 A2014C Engine Oil Filter 4 2L L6 Engine 89017342 PF61 5 3L V8 Engine 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 4 2L L6 Engine 12598004 41 103 5 3L V8 Engine 12571164 41 985 Wiper Blades Front 22 inches 56 cm 15214346 Rear 16 inches 41 cm 15160740 491 ...

Page 492: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 4 2L V6 Engine 5 3L V8 Engine 492 ...

Page 493: ...vices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 476 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 485 can be added on the following record pages You should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 493 ...

Page 494: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 494 ...

Page 495: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 495 ...

Page 496: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 496 ...

Page 497: ...Roadside Assistance Program 504 Courtesy Transportation 507 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 510 Collision Damage Repair 511 Reporting Safety Defects 516 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 516 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 516 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 516 Service Publications Ordering Information 517 Section 7 Customer A...

Page 498: ...er STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help in the U S contact the Buick Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 521 7300 In Canada contact General Motors 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...

Page 499: ...rmal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following a...

Page 500: ... process from the time you file your complaint to the final decision should be completed in approximately 70 days We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1 800 207 0685 Alternatively you may ...

Page 501: ...mation and to register your vehicle My GM Canada Canada only My GM Canada is a password protected section of gmcanada com where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area My D...

Page 502: ... be addressed to United States Customer Assistance Buick Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33136 Detroit MI 48232 5136 www Buick com 1 800 521 7300 1 800 832 8425 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 252 1112 Fax Number 313 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 313 381 0022 From U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Fax Number 313 381 ...

Page 503: ...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 scooter lift The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility visit gmmobility com or call the G...

Page 504: ...da during the Base Warranty coverage period of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty up to a maximum coverage of 100 Fuel Delivery Delivery of enough fuel for the customer to get to the nearest service station approximately 5 in the U S and 10 litres in Canada Service to provide diesel may be restricted For safety reasons propane and other alternative fuels will not be provided through this service Loc...

Page 505: ... start will be covered at no charge Additional Services for Canadian Customers Trip Routing Service Upon Request Roadside Assistance will send you detailed computer personalized maps highlighting your choice of either the most direct route or the most scenic route to your destination anywhere in North America along with any helpful travel information we may have pertaining to your trip To request ...

Page 506: ...you to secure local emergency road service and you will be reimbursed up to 100 upon submission of the original receipt to Roadside Assistance In many instances mechanical failures are covered under Buick s Bumper to Bumper warranty for U S customers and the duration of the Base Warranty Coverage for Canadian customers of the new Vehicle Limited Warranty However any cost for parts and labor for no...

Page 507: ...te Provincial or Federal law and mounting dismounting or changing of snow tires chains or other traction devices Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for new vehicles For warranty repairs during the Bumper to Bumper U S or Base Warranty Coverage period Canada provided by t...

Page 508: ... repair Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options Depending on the circumstances your dealer can offer you one of the following Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation and participating deale...

Page 509: ...Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements insurance coverage credit card etc You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes levies usage fees excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair Generally it is not possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Information All program options such as sh...

Page 510: ...as operated such as data related to engine speed brake application throttle position vehicle speed safety belt usage airbag readiness airbag performance and the severity of a collision If your vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak steering performance including yaw rate steering wheel angle and lateral acceleration is also recorded This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance...

Page 511: ... information on its operations and 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 replacement parts Poorly performed collision repairs will diminish your vehicle s resale value and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions Collision Pa...

Page 512: ... failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs Your GM dealer may have a collision repair center with GM trained technicians and state of the art equipment or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM trained technicians and c...

Page 513: ...ove your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer Give only the necessary and requested information to police and other parties involved in the accident Do not discuss your personal condition mental frame of mind or anything unrelated to the accident This will help guard against post accident legal action If you need roadside assistance c...

Page 514: ...headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee In some states provinces with no fault insurance laws a report may not be necessary This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle Whether you select a GM dealer or a private collision repair facility to fix the damage make...

Page 515: ... you must live with the repair Depending on your policy limits your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts Discuss this with your repair professional and insist on Genuine GM parts Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost If another party s ...

Page 516: ... 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Ca...

Page 517: ...anual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures adjustments and specifications for GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle In Canada the servic...

Page 518: ...l Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detro...

Page 519: ...rbag Equipped Vehicle 84 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 76 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 77 Airbag System cont When Should an Airbag Inflate 74 Where Are the Airbags 71 All Wheel Drive 402 All Wheel Drive AWD System 293 All Wheel Drive Service Light 196 Antenna Fixed Mast 279 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 280 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 287 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Ligh...

Page 520: ... Deterrent Feature 276 Understanding Radio Reception 278 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 280 Automatic Headlamp System 164 Automatic Transmission Fluid 375 Operation 114 B Battery 396 Electric Power Management 167 Run Down Protection 168 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 321 Brake Anti Lock Brake System ABS 287 Emergencies 289 Parking 118 System Warning Light 186 Brake Pedal Throttle 112 Brakes 392 ...

Page 521: ...straints Child Restraint Systems 47 Infants and Young Children 43 Child Restraints cont Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 54 Older Children 40 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position 61 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position 63 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 63 Where to Put the Restraint 52 Chime Level Adjustment 280 Cigaret...

Page 522: ...ce Offices 502 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 498 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 503 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 516 Customer Assistance Information cont Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 516 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 516 Roadside Assistance Program 504 Service Publications Ordering Information 517 D Daytime Running Lamps 163 Defe...

Page 523: ...ent 464 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 465 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 465 Headlamps 464 Electrical System cont Power Windows and Other Power Options 464 Rear Underseat Fuse Block 471 Windshield Wiper Fuses 464 Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System 337 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 374 Battery 396 Check and Service Engine Soon Light 190 Coolant 379 Coolant Heater 112 Coolant Temperature Gage 1...

Page 524: ...Fuel Container 363 Filling Your Tank 361 Fuels in Foreign Countries 360 Gage 197 Gasoline Octane 358 Fuel cont Gasoline Specifications 358 Low Warning Light 197 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block 465 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 465 Rear Underseat Fuse Block 471 Windshield Wiper 464 G Gage Check Gages Warning Light 196 Engine Coolant Temperature 189 Fuel 197 Oil Pressure 193 Speedometer 179 Tachome...

Page 525: ...anger 157 On Reminder 163 Heated Seats 9 Heater 170 Highbeam On Light 195 Highway Hypnosis 322 Hill and Mountain Roads 323 Hood Checking Things Under 364 Release 364 Horn 154 How to Use This Manual 4 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 24 I Ignition Positions 109 Infants and Young Children Restraints 43 Inflation Tire Pressure 419 Instrument Panel Overview 152 Instrument Panel I P Brightness 166 Clu...

Page 526: ... Highbeam On 195 Low Fuel Warning 197 Malfunction Indicator 190 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 182 Light cont Passenger Safety Belt Reminder 180 Reduced Engine Power 195 Safety Belt Reminder 180 Security 194 Service All Wheel Drive 196 StabiliTrak Indicator 188 StabiliTrak Service 188 Tire Pressure 189 Lighting Entry 167 Exit 167 Loading Your Vehicle 337 Locking Rear Axle 337 Lockout Protection...

Page 527: ...uled Maintenance 479 Using 477 Your Vehicle and the Environment 477 Malfunction Indicator Light 190 Memory Seat Mirrors and Pedals 10 Message DIC Warnings and Messages 202 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass 126 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar and Compass 124 Outside Convex Mirror 129 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror 128 Outside Heated Mirrors 129 Outside Power Mirror 127 MP3 251...

Page 528: ...ed Mirrors 129 Power Mirror 127 Overhead Console 144 Owner Checks and Services 485 Owners Canadian 3 P Paint Damage 460 Park P Shifting Into 119 Shifting Out of 120 Parking Brake 118 Over Things That Burn 121 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 182 Passenger Sensing System 78 Passing 296 Passlock 107 Power Accessory Outlet s 168 Door Locks 97 Electrical System 464 Lumbar Controls 9 Reclining Seatbac...

Page 529: ...eat Audio RSA 275 Rear Seat Entertainment System 260 Rear Seat Operation 16 Rear Seat Passengers Safety Belts 33 Rear Windshield Washer Wiper 158 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming with Compass 126 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming with OnStar and Compass 124 Reclining Seatbacks Power 13 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 489 Recreational Vehicle Towing 337 Reduced Engine Power Light 195 Remote Keyl...

Page 530: ...nswers About Safety Belts 23 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 36 Safety Belts cont Rear Seat Passengers 33 Right Front Passenger Position 33 Safety Belt Extender 39 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 32 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 18 Safety Warnings and Symbols 4 Scheduled Maintenance 479 Seats Head Restraints 15 Heated Seats 9 Memory Mirrors and Pedals 10 Power Lumbar 9 Power Reclining Seatbacks 1...

Page 531: ...4 Speedometer 179 StabiliTrak System 289 StabiliTrak Indicator Light 188 StabiliTrak Service Light 188 Starting Your Engine 110 Steering 294 Steering Wheel Controls Audio 277 Steering Wheel Tilt Wheel 154 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area 144 Convenience Net 146 Glove Box 144 Luggage Carrier 145 Overhead Console 144 Rear Floor Storage Lid 146 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 329 Sun Visors 10...

Page 532: ...lat or Spare Tire and Tools 450 Tire Sidewall Labeling 412 Tire Terminology and Definitions 416 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 429 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 431 Wheel Replacement 432 When It Is Time for New Tires 426 Towing Recreational Vehicle 337 Towing a Trailer 339 Your Vehicle 337 Traction StabiliTrak System 289 Transmission Fluid Automatic 375 Transmission Operation Automatic 114 Trip O...

Page 533: ...e Parts Identification Label 463 Ventilation Adjustment 175 Visors 105 Voltmeter Gage 185 W Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 176 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages 202 Hazard Warning Flashers 154 Other Warning Devices 154 Safety and Symbols 4 Vehicle Damage 5 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 431 Different Size 428 Replacement 432 Where to Put the Restraint 52 Windows 103 Power 104 533 ...

Page 534: ...eplacement 408 Washer 158 Washer Fluid 391 Wiper Blade Replacement 408 Wiper Fuses 464 Wipers 157 Windshield Rear Washer Wiper 158 Winter Driving 325 X XM Radio Messages 257 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 280 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment 477 534 ...

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