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To change the current mode, select one of the
following:

H

(Vent):

This mode directs air to the instrument

panel outlets.

)

(Bi-Level):

This mode directs half of the air to

the instrument panel outlets, then directs the
remaining air to the floor outlets. Cooler air
is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to
the floor outlets.

6

(Floor):

This mode directs most of the air to

the floor outlets. Use this mode to send air to
the rear of the vehicle. Keep the area under the
front seats free of objects that could obstruct
airflow to the rear of the vehicle.

The right knob can also be used to select defog or
defrost mode. For more information, see
“Defogging and Defrosting” later in this section.

9

(Fan):

Turn the left knob clockwise or

counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan
speed. Turn the knob to 0 to turn off the fan.
The fan must be turned on for the air conditioning
compressor to operate.

@

(Recirculation):

This mode keeps outside air

from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to
prevent outside air and odors from entering your
vehicle or help heat or cool the air inside your
vehicle more quickly. Press this button to turn the
recirculation mode on or off. When the button
is pressed, an indicator light will come on.
The air-conditioning compressor also comes on.
The recirculation mode can be used with vent and
bi-level modes, but it cannot be used with floor,
defog, defrost or outside air modes.

Temperature Control:

Turn the center knob

clockwise or counterclockwise to increase
or decrease the air temperature inside your
vehicle.

u

A/C (Air Conditioning):

Press this button to

turn the air-conditioning system on or off.
When A/C is pressed, an indicator light in the
button will come on to let you know that air
conditioning is activated.

You may notice a slight change in engine
performance when the air-conditioning compressor
shuts off and turns on again. This is normal.

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Summary of Contents for 2007 Rendezvous

Page 1: ...4 Universal Home Remote System 147 Storage Areas 158 Sunroof 169 Instrument Panel 171 Instrument Panel Overview 174 Climate Controls 200 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 211 Message Center 225 Driver Information Center DIC 235 Audio System s 250 Driving Your Vehicle 301 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 302 Towing 337 Service and Appearance Care 351 Service 354 Fuel 356 Checking Things Und...

Page 2: ...e Care 451 Vehicle Identification 461 Electrical System 462 Capacities and Specifications 469 Maintenance Schedule 471 Maintenance Schedule 472 Customer Assistance Information 491 Customer Assistance and Information 492 Reporting Safety Defects 508 Index 513 2 ...

Page 3: ... describes 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 Own...

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: ... Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 46 Right Front Passenger Position 46 Rear Outside Passenger Positions 47 Center Rear Passenger Position 51 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 53 Safety Belt Pretensioners 56 Safety Belt Extender 56 Child Restraints 57 Older Children 57 Infants and Young Children 60 Child Restraint Systems 64 Where to Put the Restraint 68 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 6...

Page 8: ...train 96 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 96 Passenger Sensing System 98 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 102 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 103 Restraint System Check 104 Checking the Restraint Systems 104 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 105 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems 8 ...

Page 9: ... a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Your vehicle may have manual seats Use the lever located under the front of the seat to adjust the seat forward or rearward Pull the lever up to unlock the seat Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever To make sure the seat is locked into place try to move the seat back and forth with you...

Page 10: ...ower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down Manual Lumbar The knob that controls this feature is located on the outboard sides of the driver s and front passenger s seats Turn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support Turn the knob toward...

Page 11: ... off The heated seat switch will turn off when the ignition is turned to OFF and will resume operation when the ignition is turned to ON unless the switch is turned off Memory Seat and Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature the controls are located on the driver s door panel and are used to store and recall the driver s seat position and the outside rearview mirror position The settings for thes...

Page 12: ...o store an exit position for each driver do the following 1 Move the seat to the desired exit position 2 Hold the button with the exit symbol located below the memory buttons for more than three seconds The exit position stored will be for the most recently selected driving position 1 or 2 A double beep will sound when the exit position is stored To use the exit feature your vehicle must be in PAR...

Page 13: ...AUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked Your seats have manual reclining seatbacks The lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seats 1 Lift the recline lever 2 Move the seatback to the desired position then release t...

Page 14: ...ou are reclined like this The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot do its job either In a crash the belt 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...

Page 15: ...your vehicle have seat operating features to adjust fold remove and reinstall the seats By using the seat operating procedures in the correct order you can easily remove the seats from your vehicle When you put the seats back in the vehicle be sure to follow the label on the back of the seat for proper location Split Bench Seats If your vehicle has the split bench seat the seatbacks can be folded ...

Page 16: ...vel split bench seats push forward on the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seatback to release the seatback Move the seatback to the desired position and release the lever It is easier to raise or lower the seatback if you lean forward and take the weight off the seatback Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety be...

Page 17: ...p belt 2 Make sure that the seatback is in the upright position 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 3 Lift up or push forward on the seatback recliner lever to fold the seatback forward 4 For base level split bench ...

Page 18: ... from the floor pins and flip the seat forward 5 To release the front latches squeeze the angled latch release bar toward the straight crossbar 6 Remove the seat by rocking it slightly toward the rear of the vehicle and then pulling it out Repeat these steps for the other section of the split bench seat 18 ...

Page 19: ...eat into place properly when installing it CAUTION A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After installing the seat always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted Make sure that the seatback is in the folded f...

Page 20: ... for the legs to attach correctly 1 Squeeze the angled latch release bar toward the straight crossbar while placing the front hooks of the bench seat onto the front two floor pins 2 Make sure that the bench seat is angled so that the front hooks clear the floor pins If the front legs are not attached correctly the rear legs will not attach to the rear set of floor pins 20 ...

Page 21: ...it is locked upright 7 Attach the lap belt Captain Chairs If your vehicle has captain chairs in the second row the seats can be adjusted forward or rearward and the seatbacks can be folded forward or reclined Adjusting the Captain Chairs Forward and Rearward To adjust the captain chairs use the adjustment bar located below the front of each seat Lift the lever to slide the seat forward or rearward...

Page 22: ...in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked To recline the seatback lift the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seatback Release the lever when the seatback is in the desired position 22 ...

Page 23: ... seatback to the upright position lift the recliner lever and move the seatback until it locks in the upright position Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it locked in place Removing the Captain Chairs 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 positi...

Page 24: ... out Installing the Captain Chairs CAUTION A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After installing the seat always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted 24 ...

Page 25: ...bels located on the back of each seat showing where that seat must go The seat must be placed in the proper location for the legs to attach correctly 1 Make sure that the seatback is in the folded forward position and that the safety belts are on the correct side of the seat 2 Hook the front latches over the front floor pins 25 ...

Page 26: ...check that it is properly attached CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked 5 Return the seatback to the upright position Stowable Seat The stowable seat is a two passenger bench seat that comes with the rear convenience center See Rear Conve...

Page 27: ... it is locked into place Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it is locked into place To raise the seatback do one of the following From the rear of the vehicle lift the lever to release the seatback Then pull the strap located on the right side of the seat to lift the seatback up The seatback has a pocket on the side to stow the strap From the passenger s side door lift the lever to re...

Page 28: ...uts located on the floor on each side of the seat 6 Remove the seat by rocking it slightly toward the rear of the vehicle and then pulling it out the vehicle This should be done in one motion 7 Put the nuts back onto the screws so the nuts do not get misplaced Installing the Stowable Seat CAUTION A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not provide the protecti...

Page 29: ...Place the stowable seat on the vehicle floor so that the seat brackets are placed over the screws 4 Reinstall the nuts onto the screws Torque to approximately 18 lb ft 25 Y CAUTION A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop People in the vehicle could be injured Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it 5 Try to raise the seat ...

Page 30: ... you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belt...

Page 31: ...st crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot 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...

Page 32: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 32 ...

Page 33: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 33 ...

Page 34: ... upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every airbag system e...

Page 35: ... serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 57 or Infa...

Page 36: ...ust the seat so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The lap shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 36 ...

Page 37: ...he buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash See Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment on page 45 6 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder belt It may be necess...

Page 38: ...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 38 ...

Page 39: ...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 39 ...

Page 40: ...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 40 ...

Page 41: ...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 41 ...

Page 42: ...jured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 42 ...

Page 43: ...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 43 ...

Page 44: ...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 44 ...

Page 45: ...o that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash To move it down push down on the button A and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the height adjuster up by pushing up on...

Page 46: ...belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 36 The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt...

Page 47: ... out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here is how to wear a lap shoulder belt properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let ...

Page 48: ...it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 56 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 48 ...

Page 49: ...strong pelvic bones And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 49 ...

Page 50: ... belt very quickly out of the retractor CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatch the belt push the button on the buckle 50 ...

Page 51: ... the center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor You also have a shoulder belt which has a retractor In order to have the protection of the shoulder belt you must first connect it to the lap belt 1 Remove the shoulder belt from its stowage location in the roof and pull it all the way down to the lap belt 51 ...

Page 52: ...he shoulder belt into the keyhole on the lap belt buckle as shown Be sure to slide the shoulder belt part into the keyhole until it locks into place 3 To make the lap belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt 52 ...

Page 53: ... you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who 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 a guide available for the center passenger ...

Page 54: ...n do the following 1 Remove the elastic cord from under the head restraint of the second row driver s side position 2 Attach the elastic cord to the comfort guide on the center passenger shoulder belt Second Row Center Position 54 ...

Page 55: ...sly injured 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 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Center Rear Passenger Position on page 51 Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the elastic cord remove it from the comfort guide The elastic cord will g...

Page 56: ...See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 105 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 will be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not let someone else use i...

Page 57: ...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 58: ... 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 53 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 59: ... 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 59 ...

Page 60: ...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 61: ...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 61 ...

Page 62: ...ystem is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Q What are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints which are purchased by the vehicle s owner are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whet...

Page 63: ...eighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing seat settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued strongest part of an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints CAUTION The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an ...

Page 64: ...n or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint 64 ...

Page 65: ...aces such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and some high back booster seats have a five point harness A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window 65 ...

Page 66: ... instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both Securing an Add on Child Restraint in the Vehicle CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle Make sure the child restraint is properly installed in the vehicle using the vehicle s safety belt or LATCH system...

Page 67: ...straps that come down over each of the infant s shoulders and buckle together at the crotch The five point harness system has two shoulder straps two hip straps and a crotch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wi...

Page 68: ...int would be very close to the inflating airbag 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 that rear facin...

Page 69: ... 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 70: ...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 71: ...chors j Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors j Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors Second Row Captains Chairs Second Row Bench Seat Third Row 71 ...

Page 72: ...the carpet to access the anchor For the second row center seating position in a vehicle that has the extended rear convenience center the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover of the convenience center Lift the cover to access the top tether anchor For second row captains chairs the top tether anchors are exposed and located at the rear of the seat cushions Be sure to use an anchor loca...

Page 73: ...on where the child restraint will be placed The anchor for the center position bench seat is located on the floor behind the second row seats If the vehicle has the extended rear convenience center you need to lift the cover of the convenience center to access the anchor for the center position bench seat Second Row Outside Position Bench Seat Second Row Center Position Bench Seat without Third Ro...

Page 74: ...e seatback is folded down there is an anchor on the back of the third row seat for the second row center position bench seat If you are using a child restraint with a top tether in the second row center bench seat and need to temporarily transport a flat tire for repair move the child restraint to a rear seat outboard position Second Row Center Position Bench Seat with Third Row Seat Second Row Ce...

Page 75: ...secure a child restraint in the right front passenger s position or in the third row driver side position if your vehicle has one 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 ...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...contact between the child restraint or the LATCH attachment parts and the vehicle s safety belt assembly 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 lo...

Page 78: ...ter you need to lift the cover of the convenience center to access the anchor for the second row center position bench seat 2 4 For the third row bench seat lift the carpet to expose the anchor 2 5 Route attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions If the position you are using does not have a head restraint and you are using a sin...

Page 79: ...aint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 69 There is no top tether anchor in the third row driver s side position Do not secure a child seat in this position if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be anchored See Lower Anchors and Tethers for...

Page 80: ...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 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 80 ...

Page 81: ... position that you are using has a top tether anchor attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 69 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint if the top tether is attached to the top tether an...

Page 82: ...tion on page 51 If you are using a top tether equipped child restraint in the center rear seat and need to temporarily transport a flat tire for repair move the child restraint to a rear seat outboard position See Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position on page 79 for more on this including important safety information Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child ...

Page 83: ... top tether attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to step five under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 69 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint if the top tether is attached to the top tether anchor disconnect it Unbuck...

Page 84: ...he 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 very close to the inflating airbag Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the rig...

Page 85: ...p tether You will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Your vehicle has a right front passenger s frontal airbag See Passenger Sensing System on page 98 General Motors recommends that rear facing child restraints b...

Page 86: ...safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 86 ...

Page 87: ...nt 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 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit check to make sure that the vehicle s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion If this happens slightly recline the vehicle s ...

Page 88: ...irbag But these airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system CAUTION You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt even if you have airbags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or bein...

Page 89: ...eryone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person CAUTION Both frontal and side impact airbags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you are too close to an inflating airbag as you would be if you were leaning forward it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keep you in position for airbag inflation before and d...

Page 90: ...them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 57 or Infants and Young Children on page 60 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tell...

Page 91: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 91 ...

Page 92: ...he driver s side impact airbag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door If your vehicle has one the right front passenger s side impact airbag is in the side of the passenger s seatback closest to the door 92 ...

Page 93: ...bag Inflate The driver s and right front passenger s frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes But they are designed to inflate only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold Deployment thresholds take into account a variety of desired deployment and non deployment events and are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be...

Page 94: ... with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds For example If the vehicle hits a stationary object the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object If the vehicle hits an object that deforms the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle h...

Page 95: ... simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were For frontal airbags inflation is determined by what the vehicle hits the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down For side impact airbags inflation is determined by the location and severity of the impact What Makes an Airbag Inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the airbag sensing system de...

Page 96: ...an a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions for the driver s and right front passenger s frontal airbags and only in moderate to severe side collisions for vehicles with side impact airbags What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates After an airbag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inf...

Page 97: ...azard warning flashers on by using the controls for those features In many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After they inflate you will need some new parts for your airbag system If you do not get them the airbag syste...

Page 98: ...ontal airbag under certain conditions The driver s airbags are not part of the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or not Accident statistics...

Page 99: ...il safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued even though it is turned off 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...

Page 100: ...t 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 rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer The passenger se...

Page 101: ...ehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes This will allow the system to detect that person and then enable the passenger s airbag CAUTION If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system If this ever happens have the vehicle serviced promptly because an adult size pers...

Page 102: ...cle should be serviced There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle You do not want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 510 CAUTION For up to 10 seconds afte...

Page 103: ... phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 492 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 ...

Page 104: ...orces 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 frontal airbag or an airbag covering if equipped on a seatback the airbag may not work properly You may have to replace the...

Page 105: ...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 107: ... III Operation 125 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 127 New Vehicle Break In 127 Ignition Positions 128 Retained Accessory Power RAP 129 Starting the Engine 129 Engine Coolant Heater 131 Automatic Transaxle Operation 132 Parking Brake 135 Shifting Into Park P 136 Shifting Out of Park P 138 Parking Over Things That Burn 139 Engine Exhaust 140 Running the Engine While Parked 141 Mirrors 142 Manua...

Page 108: ... Round LED 149 Universal Home Remote System Operation With One Triangular LED 154 Storage Areas 158 Glove Box 158 Cupholder s 158 Cell Phone Storage Area 159 Overhead Console 159 Floor Console Storage Area 160 Front Armrest Storage Area 160 Rear Storage Area 160 Roof Rack System 161 Convenience Net 164 Cargo Cover 165 Rear Convenience Center 165 Sunroof 169 Section 2 Features and Controls 108 ...

Page 109: ...trols or even make the vehicle move The children or others could be badly injured or even killed Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children Your vehicle s key can be used for the ignition as well as the driver s door lock the floor console and the glove box If you need a new key contact your dealer who can obtain the correct key code 109 ...

Page 110: ...adside Assistance Program on page 498 for more information Remote Keyless Entry System If the vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry RKE system it operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference ...

Page 111: ...y See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 111 If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry System Operation With this feature you can lock and unlock your doors using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle UNLOCK Press UNLOCK to unlock only the driver s door If you press UNLOC...

Page 112: ...mote Alarm Press the button with the horn symbol to make the headlamps and parking lamps flash and the horn sound This will allow you to attract attention if needed Press the button with the horn symbol again to stop the alarm from sounding or the alarm will turn off after 90 seconds Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitte...

Page 113: ...atic from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter 1 Insert a flat object such as a coin into the slot on the side of the transmitter and twist to separate the halves 2 Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter Do not use the metal flanges to remove the battery 3 Replace the battery 4 Reassemble the transmitter Make sure the halves are snapped together tightly so wate...

Page 114: ... 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 p...

Page 115: ...side push the manual lever forward Power Door Locks The power door lock switch is located on the driver s and front passenger s doors next to the door handle Press the front of the switch to lock all doors or press the back of the switch to unlock all doors The rear doors do not have power door lock switches Instead each rear door has a manual lever that works only that door s lock If your vehicle...

Page 116: ...will automatically lock when all doors are closed the engine is running and the shift lever is shifted out of PARK P All of the doors will automatically unlock when the shift lever is shifted into PARK P With the automatic door lock feature you can still lock or unlock the doors at any time either manually with the power door lock switches or by pressing LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitte...

Page 117: ... vehicle when this feature is in use If you want to open the rear door when the security lock is on unlock the door from the inside and then open the door from the outside Canceling the Rear Door Security Locks 1 Unlock and open the rear door from the outside 2 Push the lever down to disengage the safety lock 3 Close the door 4 Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other rear door lock The rear door lo...

Page 118: ...gerous to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You cannot see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate Make sure all other windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling sy...

Page 119: ...nlock the liftgate by pressing the REAR button on the transmitter then open the liftgate manually by lifting up on the liftgate handle Pressing REAR while the Content Theft Deterrent is active allows you to open the liftgate while all other doors remain locked See Content Theft Deterrent on page 122 Notice If you open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage door yo...

Page 120: ...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 120 ...

Page 121: ...to close the window Express Down Window The driver s window switch also has an express down feature This switch is labeled AUTO To activate the express down feature push the rear of the driver s window switch to the second position then release it The window will lower completely To stop the window while it is lowering press the front of the switch To raise the window press and hold the front of t...

Page 122: ...eft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal Content Theft Deterrent Your vehicle may have a theft deterrent alarm system A security light located on top of the instrument panel will flash slowly to let you know that the system has been armed While armed the doors will ...

Page 123: ...nlocked manually will remain unlocked until locked again Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will arm when you press LOCK once on your remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors The alarm system light will come on for 30 seconds and then start flashing to let you know the system is armed Within the 30 second delay after the security light comes on and an addi...

Page 124: ...ct to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 includi...

Page 125: ...or method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes If the SECURITY message is shown on the Message Center when trying to start the vehicle the key may have a damaged transponder See PASS Key III Security Message under Message Center on page 225 Turn the ignition off and try to start the vehicle again If the engine still does not start and the key ...

Page 126: ...eat Steps 1 through 3 with the second current driver s key Then continue with Step 4 To program the new PK3 key do the following 1 Verify the new key has PK3 stamped on it 2 Insert the original key in the ignition and start the engine If the engine will not start see your GM dealer for service 3 After the engine has started turn the key to OFF and remove the key 4 Insert the key to be programmed a...

Page 127: ... 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 linings are not yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new bra...

Page 128: ...turn off the engine Use ACCESSORY if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off for example if your vehicle is being pushed or towed C ON This is the position that the switch returns to after you start your engine and release the key The switch stays in ON when the engine is running But even when the engine is not running you can use ON to operate your electrical power accessorie...

Page 129: ...ws the audio system the sunroof and the automatic level control will continue to work for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF or until one of the doors is opened Starting the Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine will not start in any other position that is a safety feature To restart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only Notice Shifting into...

Page 130: ...y or damaging your starter 2 If the engine does not start in 10 seconds push the accelerator pedal about one quarter of the way down while you turn the key to START Do this until the engine starts As soon as it does let go of the key 3 If your engine still will not start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor ...

Page 131: ...r s side of the engine compartment 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong ex...

Page 132: ...system You must fully apply your regular brakes first before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition key is in ON As you step on the brake pedal while in PARK P you may hear a click from the solenoid of the system This ensures that the system is operating properly If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain...

Page 133: ...our vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 331 NEUTRAL N In this position your engine does not connect with the wheels To restart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running...

Page 134: ... and DRIVE D for higher speeds until then Warm Up Shift Your vehicle has a computer controlled transaxle designed to warm up the engine faster when the outside temperature is 35 F 2 C or colder You may notice that the transaxle will shift at a higher vehicle speed until the engine is warmed up This is a normal condition designed to provide heat to the passenger compartment and defrost the windows ...

Page 135: ... vehicle speed more than SECOND 2 without using your brakes You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in FIRST 1 the transaxle will not shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough Notice Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transaxle If you are stuck do not spin ...

Page 136: ...to Park P CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are pulling a trailer see To...

Page 137: ... from PARK P without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your vehicle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To p...

Page 138: ...ation on page 132 If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way up into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you want If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still cannot shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the ignition key to OFF 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift the tr...

Page 139: ...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 139 ...

Page 140: ... 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 141: ...garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 327 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 142: ...mirror The mirror may have a passenger airbag indicator See Passenger Sensing System on page 98 for more information Outside Power Mirror The power mirror controls are located on the driver s door armrest To choose either the left or right outside mirror press the selector switch Press any of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirrors in the desired direction Adjust each mirror...

Page 143: ...TION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes The passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver s seat It also makes things appear fa...

Page 144: ...the vehicle s OnStar Subscriber glove box literature For more information visit onstar com or onstar ca contact OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or TTY 1 877 248 2080 or press the OnStar button to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week Not all OnStar features are available on all vehicles To check if your vehicle is equipped to provide the services described below or for ...

Page 145: ...vices Driving Directions Advisor delivered or OnStar Turn by Turn Navigation If equipped RideAssist Information and Convenience Services OnStar Hands Free Calling OnStar Hands Free Calling allows eligible OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls using voice commands Hands Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle and can be used with OnStar Pre Paid Minute Packages Hands Free Calling m...

Page 146: ...s OnStar system has the capability of recording and transmitting vehicle information This information is automatically sent to an OnStar Call Center at the time of an OnStar button press Emergency button press or if your airbags or AACN system deploys The vehicle information usually includes your GPS location and in the event of a crash additional information regarding the accident that your vehic...

Page 147: ...buttons is red this means that your system is not functioning properly and should be checked by a dealer If the light appears clear no light is appearing your OnStar subscription has expired You can always press the blue OnStar button to confirm that your OnStar equipment is active Universal Home Remote System Universal Home Remote System With Three Round LED The Universal Home Remote System provi...

Page 148: ... as garage door openers security systems and home lighting This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization Certificate number is CB2SAHL3 This d...

Page 149: ...e 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 original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future progra...

Page 150: ... 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 150 ...

Page 151: ... write middle 3 Enter these positions into the Universal Home Remote System as follows Press and release all three buttons at the same time to put the device into programming mode 4 The indicator light will blink slowly 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 butt...

Page 152: ...uch as an additional garage door opener a security device or home lighting repeat Steps 1 through 8 choosing a different function button in Step 7 than what you used for the garage door opener Programming Universal Home Remote Rolling Code Rolling code garage door openers are used for garage doors produced after 1996 and are code protected Rolling code means the coded signal is changed every time ...

Page 153: ... to hold the button from five to 20 seconds 4 Immediately release the button when the garage door moves The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete 5 Press and release the button again The garage door should move confirming that programming is successful and complete To program another device such as an additional garage door opener a security device or home lighting repea...

Page 154: ...ion on Universal Home Remote see Customer Assistance Offices on page 496 Universal Home Remote System Operation With One Triangular LED Your vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System If there is one triangular Light Emitting Diode LED above the Universal Home Remote buttons follow the instructions below If your vehicle has three round LED above the Universal Home Remote buttons follow the ...

Page 155: ...eld transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio frequency signal Programming Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up to three channels 1 Press and hold down the two outside Universal Home Remote buttons releasing only when the Universal Home Remote indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do ...

Page 156: ...ing code device most commonly a garage door opener 6 Locate in the garage the garage door opener receiver motor head unit Locate the Learn or Smart button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna 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...

Page 157: ...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 158: ...e see Customer Assistance Offices on page 496 Storage Areas Glove Box If the glove box has a lock put your key into the lock and turn the key counterclockwise To open the glove box pull the latch release The glove box door has a set position that prevents the door from lowering too far Open the glove box until the door is partway open then pull the door down if you need it fully opened To close th...

Page 159: ...orage compartment and Universal Home Remote buttons See Universal Home Remote System With Three Round LED on page 147 or Universal Home Remote System With One Triangular LED on page 148 for more information If your vehicle has the OnStar System the OnStar buttons will replace the storage compartment See OnStar System on page 144 for more information If your vehicle has a sunroof the mini console c...

Page 160: ...your key into the lock and turn the key counterclockwise To open the armrest squeeze the lever while lifting the top to open it To close the armrest push the lid down until you hear a click To lock the armrest put your key into the lock and turn the key clockwise Rear Storage Area There are four small storage compartments in the rear of your vehicle One is on the passenger s side two are on the dr...

Page 161: ...vers to have a collision and of course damage your vehicle You may be able to carry something like this inside But never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle If you have the luggage carrier with crossrails you can load things on top of your vehicle If you do load things on the top of your vehicle you must load them on the luggage carrier crossrails Some v...

Page 162: ...ide the crossrail if the vehicle has one up against the rear of the load to keep it from moving You can then tie it down Cargo containers must be loaded on the crossrails only Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle on page 332 To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are driving check now a...

Page 163: ...s one must be removed To remove the sunroof stop do the following 1 Find the tool B located in a bag in the glove box labeled TOOL KIT ACSRY 2 Use the tool to remove the screw located in the side rail assembly in front of the front crossrail 3 Repeat for the other side 4 Put the tool and the screws back in the plastic bag in the glove box 163 ...

Page 164: ...he screws back into each side rail assembly Make sure the screws are in the first hole in front of the crossrail Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net The convenience net is designed to help keep small loads like grocery bags from falling over Install the convenience net at the rear of your vehicle just inside the liftgate tailgate opening Attach both the upper and lower hooks to...

Page 165: ...if the vehicle When it is not in use fold up the cover and return it to the pouch Rear Convenience Center CAUTION If any removable convenience item is not secured properly it can move around in a collision or sudden stop People in the vehicle could be injured Be sure to secure any such item properly Your vehicle may have a rear convenience center The rear convenience center can be used to organize...

Page 166: ...imum weight capacity of 100 lbs 45 4 kg on top Removing the Extended Rear Convenience Center 1 Make sure that all items have been removed from the top and the inside of the rear convenience center 2 Remove the carpeted mat from the vehicle 3 Lift the handle s on the top of the lid to open the rear storage bin The center lid will also need to be opened 4 Remove the two nuts from inside the rear sto...

Page 167: ...o the forward mounting bolts on the floor of the vehicle 4 Put the nuts back onto the mounting bolts and tighten 5 Lift the rear bin into the back of the vehicle Place the rear bin over the center T shaped wall on the forward bin Push down to secure Align the rear bin over the rear mounting bolts 6 Put the nuts back onto the mounting bolts and tighten 7 Push and pull on the rear storage system to ...

Page 168: ...nvenience center and not the stowable seat you must replace these nuts once the bin is removed to secure the seat 4 Lift the storage bin and remove it from the rear of the vehicle Reinstalling the Rear Convenience Center on Vehicles with the Third Row Stowable Seat 1 Make sure that all items have been removed from the rear of the vehicle 2 Lift the bin into the back of the vehicle Align the bin ov...

Page 169: ...uld cause damage to the sunroof or luggage rack Verify the luggage rack crossrails are in the full rear position before opening the sunroof Press the rear of the switch to open the sunroof to the vent position The sunshade must be opened by hand Press and release the rear of the switch a second time to express open the sunroof The sunshade will open with the sunroof Press the switch in either dire...

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Page 171: ...Lighting 190 Perimeter Lighting 191 Front Reading Lamps 191 Rear Reading Lamps 191 Cargo Lamp 192 Battery Run Down Protection 192 Instrument Panel Switchbank 192 Head Up Display HUD 193 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA 196 Accessory Power Outlet s 199 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 200 Climate Controls 200 Climate Control System 200 Dual Climate Control System 203 Dual Automatic Climate Contro...

Page 172: ... Low Fuel Warning Message 232 Low Brake Fluid Warning Message 232 Service Vehicle Soon Message 233 Program Mode Message 233 Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Low Warning Message 234 Parking Lamp Warning Message 234 Highbeam Out Warning Message 235 Driver Information Center DIC 235 DIC Controls and Displays 236 DIC Compass 238 DIC Vehicle Personalization 240 Audio System s 250 Setting the Ti...

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Page 174: ...Instrument Panel Overview 174 ...

Page 175: ...enter DIC Controls If Equipped See Head Up Display HUD on page 193 and DIC Controls and Displays on page 236 J Hood Release See Hood Release on page 363 K Ignition Switch See Ignition Positions on page 128 L Climate Controls See Climate Control System on page 200 Dual Climate Control System on page 203 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 206 M Instrument Panel Switchbank See Instrumen...

Page 176: ...tion position the key is in and even 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 yo...

Page 177: ... wheel hold the wheel and pull the lever Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following G Turn and Lane Change Signals See Turn and Lane Change Signals on page 178 5 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 179 F...

Page 178: ...en you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrow flashes faster than normal a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 463 If you have a tra...

Page 179: ...le If you want more cycles hold the band on MIST longer Delay For delayed wiping cycles you can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to LO the shorter the delay time LO For steady wiping cycles at low speed turn the band away from you to the LO position HI For high speed wiping tu...

Page 180: ... the wiper speed you selected earlier CAUTION In freezing weather do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Rear Window Wiper Washer The rear window washer wiper switch is located in the instrument panel switchbank See Instrument Panel Switchbank on page 192 Z Rear Intermittent Wiper Press the wiper symbol o...

Page 181: ...uid before the windshield washer If you can wash your windshield but not your rear window check the fluid level Remember that a damaged wiper blade may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage carefully clear ice and snow from the wiper blade before using it If it is frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw the wiper blade If your blade becomes damaged get a new...

Page 182: ... be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed So do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip and you could lose control Do not use cruise control on slippery roads If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system b...

Page 183: ...e end of the lever and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you do not need to reset it Once you are going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from ON to Resume Accelerate R A briefly You will go ri...

Page 184: ...t Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster The accelerate feature will work whether or not you have set an initial cruise control speed Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce speed while using cruise control Press the SET button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want then release it To slow down in very small a...

Page 185: ...rol on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal Move the cruise control switch to OFF Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased Exterior Lamps The control on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps The exterior lamp contr...

Page 186: ...n and before sunset Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work so be sure it is not covered The DRL system will make your reduced intensity low beam headlamps come on in daylight when the following conditions are met The ignition is on The exterior lamps control is in AUTO The shift lever...

Page 187: ...he FOG PUSH button to turn the fog lamps on The FOG light located next to the fog lamp button will come on to indicate when the fog lamps are on To turn off the fog lamps press the fog lamp button or turn the ignition off If you turn on the fog lamps while the DRL are on the parking lamps will turn on automatically Your fog lamps will go off when you switch to high beams When you return to low bea...

Page 188: ...e knob to extend it Turn the knob to adjust the instrument panel brightness Press the knob in when not in use Interior Lamps Control The interior lamp control is located to the left of the steering column below the exterior lamp control Turn the interior lamp control to one of the following positions OFF This position turns the interior lamps off DOOR This position turns on the interior lamps when...

Page 189: ... exit delay feature Entry Lighting If your vehicle has entry lighting the interior of your vehicle will illuminate for 25 seconds so you can see inside your vehicle before you enter To activate entry lighting do one of the following Unlock a door using the key when the interior lamp control is in the DOOR position and when the ignition is in OFF Press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter...

Page 190: ...ormation Center DIC you can program this feature on or off See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 240 Exit Lighting If your vehicle has exit lighting the interior lamps will come on for about 30 seconds whenever you remove the key from the ignition if the following conditions are met The vehicle is in PARK P The key is out of the ignition The interior lamp control is in the DOOR position All of t...

Page 191: ... Turn the ignition to ON Turn the exterior lamp control out of the AUTO position If your vehicle has the Driver Information Center DIC you can program this feature on or off See Lock Feedback under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 240 Front Reading Lamps There are two reading lamps located on the rearview mirror To turn either reading lamp on or off press the button located next to each lamp Th...

Page 192: ...ill automatically turn off after 10 minutes If your vehicle has less than 14 miles 24 km on the odometer the battery saver will turn off the lamps after only three minutes If the interior lamps are turned off as a result of the battery saver feature they may be turned back on by turning the interior lamp control to OFF and then back to ON The battery saver will not turn the interior lamps off auto...

Page 193: ... as Rear Seat Entertainment system information may also be displayed and will appear as an image focused out toward the front of your vehicle The HUD is capable of displaying English or French See DIC Controls and Displays on page 236 to change the display from English to metric The HUD will display the following lights and messages when they appear on the instrument panel cluster Turn Signal Indi...

Page 194: ...e CHECK GAGES message will illuminate in the HUD Look at the instrument panel cluster for more information Notice If you try to use the HUD image as a parking aid you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle Do not use the HUD image as a parking aid The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel When the HUD is on the speedometer reading will always...

Page 195: ... the HUD image is easy to see and then press the DN button until the HUD image is as low as possible but remains in full view straight ahead near the front bumper The HUD image can only be adjusted up and down not side to side 4 To turn the image off turn the dimmer knob counterclockwise until it stops If the sun comes out or it becomes cloudy you may need to adjust the HUD brightness again using ...

Page 196: ...04 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA system is designed to help you park while the vehicle is in REVERSE R It operates only at very low speeds less than 3 mph 5 km h URPA can help make parking easier and to help you avoid colliding with objects such as parked vehicles The URPA system can detect objects up to 5 feet 1 5 m behind the vehicle and tell you how...

Page 197: ...A system always check carefully before backing up by checking behind your vehicle URPA can be turned off by pressing the rear park aid disable switch located in the instrument panel switchbank When the system is disabled an indicator light will glow on the switch You will not see any lights on the rear display if the switch is in the off position How the System Works Unless disabled the URPA will ...

Page 198: ...he vehicle is in REVERSE R if the ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of mud dirt snow ice and slush Other conditions that may affect system performance include things like the vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck If after cleaning the rear bumper and then driving forward at least 15 mph 25 km h the display c...

Page 199: ...ent that exceeds the maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power outlets Notice Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from work...

Page 200: ...while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element or a fuse could be blown Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating Notice If you put papers pins or other flammable items in the ashtray hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage yo...

Page 201: ...rned on for the air conditioning compressor to operate Recirculation This mode keeps outside air from coming in the vehicle It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off When the button is pressed an indicator light will come on The air conditioning ...

Page 202: ... or frost from your windshield Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode Defog This mode directs air to the windshield and the floor outlets When you select this mode the system turns off recirculation and runs the air conditi...

Page 203: ...re turning off The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine Notice Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid Dual Climate Control Sys...

Page 204: ... operate Recirculation This mode keeps outside air from coming in the vehicle It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off When the button is pressed an indicator light will come on The air conditioning compressor also comes on The recirculation mod...

Page 205: ...the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode Defog This mode directs air to the windshield and the floor outlets When you select this mode the system turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or be...

Page 206: ...rning off the engine Notice Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid Dual Automatic Climate Control System Your vehicle may have the dual automatic climate control system With this ...

Page 207: ...s last driven 3 Adjust the PASS TEMP indicator that is located below the temperature display If only the larger center bar is lit the passenger side will be adjust to the same temperature setting as the driver side Each bar that is lit to the side of the center bar indicates that the passenger side will control to a warmer setting than the driver side Each bar lit to the side of the center bar ind...

Page 208: ...rn the outside air mode on or off When this mode is on outside air will be circulated throughout your vehicle VENT can be used with all modes but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode Recirculation This mode keeps outside air from coming in the vehicle It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly Pr...

Page 209: ... is used properly There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly Use the MODE button to select the defog mode Defog This mode directs air to the windshield and the floor outlets When you select this mode the system turns off...

Page 210: ...p clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when the rear window defog button is pressed Notice Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid Outlet Adjustment Use the louvers lo...

Page 211: ...ngine just to let you know they are working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when ...

Page 212: ...r vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically The indicator warning lights and gages are explained on the following pages United States up level shown United States base level and Canadian similar 212 ...

Page 213: ...alled If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center DIC you may toggle the odometer to display either miles available only in the United States or kilometers See Driver Information Center DIC on page 235 Trip Odometer In addition to the standard odometer the cluster can also display a trip odometer The display can be toggled between the odometer and the trip odometer by quickly pr...

Page 214: ...iven since the ignition was last turned on and you began driving If you use the retro active reset feature after you have started the vehicle but before you begin moving the display will show the number of miles or kilometers you drove during the last ignition cycle Once you begin driving the trip odometer will accumulate mileage For example if you have driven 5 0 miles 8 0 km since you started yo...

Page 215: ...ur safety belt If the driver s belt is already buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the airbag sensor the airbag modules the w...

Page 216: ...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 The airbag readiness light should...

Page 217: ... the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the right front passenger s frontal airbag is enabled may inflate CAUTION If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger s seat it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger s frontal airbag A child in a rear facing child restra...

Page 218: ... is off 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 98 for more on this including important safety information If after several seconds all status indicator lights remain on or if there are no lights at all there may be a problem with...

Page 219: ... come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If it does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for se...

Page 220: ...d stays on when you are driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the light still stays on or comes on again while you are driving the ABS needs service and you do not have anti lock brakes The ABS warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If the light does not come on then have it fixed so it will ...

Page 221: ...stem problem that is specifically related to traction control the TCS will turn off and the TCS warning light will come on If the TCS warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves near the H your engine is too hot It m...

Page 222: ... designed to assist your service 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 transaxl...

Page 223: ... 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 224: ... at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off If none of the above steps have made the light turn off your dealer can check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test 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 progr...

Page 225: ... page 232 Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on Here are four things that some owners ask about All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage reads For example the gage reads half f...

Page 226: ...eatbelt If the passenger s seatbelt is already buckled this message and chime will not come on Service Traction System Warning Message If your vehicle has the Traction Control System TCS and this message is displayed when you are driving there may be a problem with your TCS Your vehicle may need service When this message is displayed the TCS will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingl...

Page 227: ...ly This message will stay on for a few seconds after the TCS stops limiting wheel spin Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message This message will come on when your engine gets too hot If this message comes on it means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engi...

Page 228: ... Have it checked right away Driving while this indicator appears in the message center could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the message on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Reduced Engine Power Message If your vehicle has this feature this message will appear in the message center when a noticeable reduction in the vehicle...

Page 229: ...also be another problem causing low oil pressure CAUTION Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always follow the main...

Page 230: ... 475 and Engine Oil on page 365 for more information Door Ajar Warning Message This message will come on when the ignition is turned to ON or START and the driver s or passenger s door is open Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message This message will come on when the ignition is turned to ON or START and the liftgate is open United States Canada United States Canada United States Canada 230 ...

Page 231: ...ected by the PASS Key III system at this time See PASS Key III on page 124 for more information Low Washer Fluid Warning Message Your vehicle may have a low washer fluid warning message If your washer fluid is low this warning message will come on and stay on until you add washer fluid See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 388 for adding washer fluid instructions If the warning message is still on a...

Page 232: ... is low the warning message will come on and stay on until you add brake fluid The brake system warning light will also be illuminated If this message appears the brakes need attention You should have your vehicle serviced immediately See Brake System Warning Light on page 219 and Brakes on page 389 If the warning message is still on after adding fluid you may need to reset the warning message To ...

Page 233: ...t be obvious and may affect vehicle performance or durability Consult a qualified dealership for necessary repairs to maintain top vehicle performance Program Mode Message If you receive this message your vehicle is in program mode If your vehicle has the Driver Information Center DIC you are ready to begin programming your vehicle s customization features See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 2...

Page 234: ...be replaced See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 111 for instructions Parking Lamp Warning Message If this message appears one or both of the vehicle s parking lamp bulbs needs replacement See Bulb Replacement on page 399 for bulb replacement instructions United States Canada United States Canada 234 ...

Page 235: ...rmation about the vehicle and the surroundings The DIC is capable of displaying English or French To change the language press and hold the MODE button until the language you want is displayed The MODE button is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column Release the button to set your choice See DIC Controls and Displays on page 236 to change the display from English to met...

Page 236: ...yed when the engine was turned off To select a different mode press MODE The display will cycle through its options at each press of MODE MODE This button lets you cycle through the options on the display SET This button is used to select and set the options to your preference The DIC will always display the compass reading and the outside temperature If the temperature is below 38 F 3 C the tempe...

Page 237: ... button while the fuel used is displayed on the DIC and until the display goes to zero AVG SPEED Average Speed The average speed display will show your average speed from when you first started your vehicle To reset the average speed press and hold the SET button while the average speed is displayed on the DIC and until the speed resets to your current speed OIL LIFE LEFT HOLD SET TO RESET This me...

Page 238: ...only OFF No driver information will be displayed in this mode If the DIC is left in this mode for more than three seconds the display will turn off Press the MODE button to start the DIC DIC Compass Your vehicle has a compass in the Driver Information Center DIC Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north In some areas of the country the differen...

Page 239: ... number from the graphic shown to select the current area of the country in which you are driving PRESS SET TO CALIBRATE COMPASS After selecting your zone press the MODE button and this will be displayed on the DIC Press and hold the SET button and complete three 360 degree turns in an area free from large metal objects at a speed no faster than 5 mph 8 km h The following two messages will toggle ...

Page 240: ...e last programmed to correspond to your RKE transmitter If you unlock your vehicle using your key instead of your RKE transmitter the DIC will not change drivers and your vehicle will recall the information from the last transmitter used If your vehicle does not have a DIC you do not have available the vehicle customization features using the RKE transmitter Entering Programming Mode To program fe...

Page 241: ...king lamps will stay on for 30 seconds when the ignition is turned to OFF 60 The headlamps and parking lamps will stay on for 60 seconds when the ignition is turned to OFF Your vehicle was originally programmed to 30 second mode The mode may have been changed since then To determine the current mode or to change the mode do the following 1 Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode list...

Page 242: ...s if one of the following occurs The ignition is turned to ON All doors are locked using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter There is no occupant activity detected for an illumination period of 25 seconds Your vehicle was originally programmed to ON The mode may have been changed since then To determine the current mode or to change the mode do the following 1 Follow the instructions for Ente...

Page 243: ...turned to ON LOCK is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter There is no occupant activity detected for an illumination period of 25 seconds Your vehicle was originally programmed to DOOR The mode may have been changed since then To determine the current mode or to change the mode do the following 1 Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode listed previously 2 Press the MOD...

Page 244: ...4 Press the SET button until the arrow is before OFF DRIVER or ALL If the auto door unlock feature has been programmed to DRIVER or ALL the automatic door unlock feature can also be programmed to one of the following modes PARK Unlock when the shift lever is put in PARK P KEY OUT Unlock when the ignition key is removed Your vehicle was originally programmed to PARK The mode may have been changed s...

Page 245: ...mediately using the power door lock switch Let the delayed locking feature complete the locking of the vehicle OFF The doors will always lock immediately when you lock the doors using the power door lock switch or press LOCK on the RKE transmitter Your vehicle was originally programmed to ON The mode may have been changed since then To determine the current mode or to change the mode do the follow...

Page 246: ...the DIC 3 Press the SET button until the arrow is before DRIVER ALL or ALL The mode you selected is now set You can either exit programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Unlock Feedback The unlock feedback feature can be programmed to one of the following modes LIGHTS This mode does the following During the day when t...

Page 247: ...d which mode you prefer to follow with the personalization The mode you selected is now set You can either exit programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Lock Feedback The lock feedback feature can be programmed to one of the following modes OFF When LOCK is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter the head...

Page 248: ...e programmed to one of the following modes ON The previously programmed memory seat position will be recalled when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter OFF No memory seat position will be recalled when you press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode do the...

Page 249: ...r program the next feature available on your vehicle Tilt Mirror The tilt mirror feature can be programmed to one of the following modes ON The passenger s side outside rearview mirror will tilt down towards the curb when the vehicle is shifted to REVERSE R and returns to its previous position when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE R OFF The mirror will not tilt To determine the mode to which ...

Page 250: ... you to the beginning of personalization Audio System s Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself with its features Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer driving experience See Defensive Driving on page 302 By taking a few moments to read this manual and get familiar with your vehicle s audio system you can use it with less ef...

Page 251: ...sting the speakers Then when driving conditions permit you can tune to your favorite radio stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them Notice Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle such as an audio system CD player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer Also check federal rules covering mo...

Page 252: ...Data System RDS information press and hold H and M at the same time until TIME UPDATED appears on the display If the time is not available from the station NO UPDATE will appear on the display RDS time is broadcast once a minute After tuning to an RDS broadcast station it may take a few minutes for the time to update Radio with CD Radio Data System RDS The audio system has a Radio Data System RDS ...

Page 253: ...DS 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 coast to coast channels including music news sports talk traffic weather U S subscribers and children s programming XM p...

Page 254: ... display while using RDS The display options are station RDS station frequency PTY program type and the name of the program if available For XM if equipped press the DISP button 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 the default on the display press the DISP...

Page 255: ... on 2 Press BAND to select FM1 FM2 or AM or XM1 or XM2 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press EQ to select the equalization 5 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep When that numbered pushbutton is pressed the station that was set returns and the equalization that was selected is stored for that pushbutton 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone Bas...

Page 256: ...h and release the AUDIO knob until FADE displays Then turn the AUDIO knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers A bar graph with indicators shows how the sound is balanced To adjust balance or fade to the middle position select BAL or FADE Then push and hold the AUDIO knob for more than two seconds until you hear a beep The indicator is centered on the display To adjust both tone...

Page 257: ... displays 2 Turn the AUDIO knob to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY is displayed press and hold either SEEK arrow The radio begins scanning the stations in the PTY 4 Press either SEEK arrow to stop at a station If both PTY and TRAF are on the radio scans for stations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements BAND Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency lets the radio switch to a stronger ...

Page 258: ...n The last message can be viewed until a new message is received or you tune to a different station TRAF Traffic If TRAF displays the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements Press this button to receive the traffic announcement from the station TRAF displays between brackets You receive a traffic announcement when the tuned radio station broadcasts one If the station does not broadcast traf...

Page 259: ...ays As each new track starts to play the track number displays If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it stays in the player When the ignition or radio is turned on the CD starts playing where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the ...

Page 260: ...o advance quickly within a track You will hear sound at a reduced volume Release this pushbutton to play the passage The elapsed time of the track displays 4 RDM Random Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order Press RDM again to turn off random play EQ Equalizer Press EQ to select an equalization setting while playing a CD The equalization is set whenever a C...

Page 261: ... complete the player senses an error and tries to eject the CD several times before stopping Eject can be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs can be loaded with the ignition or radio off if this button is pressed first CD Messages CHECK CD If this message displays it could for one of the following reasons It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play You ...

Page 262: ...the DVD press the CD button to play a CD or press the BAND button to select a different source When the RSE system is turned off the radio displays RSE OFF and the radio returns to the last selected audio source that you were listening to Radio with Six Disc CD Radio Data System RDS The audio system has a Radio Data System RDS RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast R...

Page 263: ... provides digital quality audio and text information that includes song title and artist name A service fee is required in order to receive the XM service For more information contact XM In the U S at www xmradio com or call 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 Push this knob to turn the system on and off VOLUME Turn this kn...

Page 264: ...Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 if equipped The display shows the selection TUNE Turn this knob to select radio stations sSEEK t Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio only seeks stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band sSCAN t Press and hold either SCAN arrow for two seconds until SC d...

Page 265: ...O Push the AUDIO knob until BASS MID midrange or TREB treble displays Turn the knob to increase or to decrease the tone If a station is weak or has static decrease the treble To adjust bass midrange or treble to the middle position select BASS MID or TREB and push and hold the AUDIO knob The display level adjusts to the middle position and a beep sounds To adjust all tone and speaker controls to t...

Page 266: ... when no tone or speaker controls are displayed CENTERED displays and one beep sounds Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press the P TYPE button to activate program type select mode P TYPE and the last selected PTY displays 2 Turn the P TYPE knob to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY displays press either SEEK arrow to select and...

Page 267: ...ffic announcements BAND Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency lets the radio switch to a stronger station with the same program type To turn alternate frequency on press and hold BAND for two seconds AF ON displays The 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...

Page 268: ...t message can be viewed until a new message is received or you tune to a different station TRAF Traffic If TRAF displays the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements To receive the traffic announcement from the tuned station press this button TRAF displays between brackets You receive a traffic announcement when the tuned radio station broadcasts one If the current tuned station does not bro...

Page 269: ...g where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source When a CD is inserted the CD symbol appears on the CD As each new track starts to play the track number displays The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner If playing a CD R the sound quality can be reduced due to CD R quality the method of...

Page 270: ...ollowing 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Press and release the LOAD button 3 Wait for the light located to the right of the slot to turn green 4 Load a CD Insert the CD partway into the slot label side up The player pulls the CD in To insert multiple CDs do the following 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Press and hold the LOAD button for two seconds A beep sounds and the light located to the right of the slot be...

Page 271: ...D several times before stopping Do not repeatedly press the CD eject button to eject a CD after trying to push it in manually The player s 25 second eject timer resets at each press of eject causing the player to not eject the CD until the 25 second time period has elapsed Once the player stops and the CD is ejected remove the CD After removing the CD push the PWR knob off and then on again or wai...

Page 272: ...dom play AUTO EQ Automatic Equalization Press AUTO EQ to select the desired equalization setting while playing a CD The equalization is set whenever a CD is played For more information on AUTO EQ see AUTO EQ listed previously in this section sSEEK t Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than ten seconds have played Press the right arrow to go to the next track If eit...

Page 273: ...ly in this section for more information 2 Check to see that the CD changer is not in song list mode S LIST should not display If S LIST is displayed press the SONG LIST button to turn it off 3 Select the desired CD by pressing the numbered pushbutton and then use the SEEK SCAN right arrow to locate the track to be saved The track begins to play 4 Press and hold the SONG LIST button to save the tra...

Page 274: ...o the song list the track is added to the end of the list To delete the entire 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 and hold the SONG LIST button for more than four seconds One beep sounds followed by two beeps after two seconds and a final beep sounds after four seconds S LIST EMPTY displays indicat...

Page 275: ...ontact your dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Listening to a DVD Your vehicle may have a Rear Seat Entertainment System see Rear Seat Entertainment System on page 277 for more information If your vehicle has this system and a DVD is playing the DVD symbol displays indicating that the DVD is available and can be list...

Page 276: ... text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavail Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned Tune to another station If this station was one of the presets choose another station for that preset button No Info Artist Name Feature n...

Page 277: ...io 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 Chk XMRcvr 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 ...

Page 278: ...e video screen while driving and should not try to do so The DVD system is designed to be inoperable when the vehicle is exposed to extremely low or high temperatures in order to protect the system from damage Operate the DVD system under normal or comfortable cabin temperature ranges Headphones The RSE system includes two sets of wireless headphones The wireless headphones have an ON OFF switch a...

Page 279: ... This could damage the headphones and repairs will not be covered by your warranty Keep the headphones stored in a cool dry place If there is a decreased audio signal during CD or DVD play there may be a low hissing noise through the speakers and or headphones If the hissing sound in the wireless headphones seems excessive make sure that the headphone batteries are fully charged Some amount of his...

Page 280: ... video game unit to the RSE The yellow RCA jack is used for video inputs the red RCA jack for right audio inputs and the white RCA jack for left audio inputs The system requires standard RCA cables not included to connect the auxiliary device to the RCA jacks Refer to the manufacturer s instructions for proper usage To use the auxiliary audio and video inputs connect an external auxiliary device s...

Page 281: ... CD TAPE or the CD AUX button is pressed to enable the RSE system RSE will appear on the radio display when the RSE system is on and RSE OFF when it is off To turn the vehicles speakers on and off press either the CD the CD TAPE or the CD AUX button on the radio The audio from the RSE system can be heard through the wireless headphones and the vehicles speakers at the same time The volume on the r...

Page 282: ...ideo Screen later in this section for more information DVD Player The DVD player is located in the overhead console The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the DVD player and or by the buttons on the remote control See Remote Control later in this section for more information The RSE system DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the appropriate region code for the country that the v...

Page 283: ...e media menu The media menu is different on every DVD Use the up down right and left arrow buttons to move the cursor around the media menu After making a selection press enter This button only operates when using a DVD z Display Control Button Press this button to adjust the color tint brightness contrast display mode and dynamic range compression The dynamic range compression feature can be used...

Page 284: ...ying at the main title refer to the on screen instructions Stopping and Resuming Playback To stop playing a disc press and release the stop button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote control To resume playback press the play pause button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote control The movie should resume play from where it was last stopped if the disc has not been ejected and the stop ...

Page 285: ...acement later in this section Objects blocking the line of sight will affect the function of the remote control Notice Storing the remote control in a hot area or in direct sunlight may damage it and the repairs will not be covered by your warranty Keep the remote control stored in a cool dry place To extend the life of the batteries the remote control does not have a press and hold feature Remote...

Page 286: ...Press this button to reverse the DVD To stop reversing press this button again This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews SRCE Source Press this button to switch the system between the DVD player and an auxiliary source c Stop Press this button to stop playing rewinding or fast forwarding a DVD or CD Press this button twice to return to the beginning...

Page 287: ...operate only when a DVD is being played The format and content of this function will vary for each disc Subtitles This button turns on subtitles and moves through subtitle options English Spanish French etc if available Press this button to call up a menu that will operate only when a DVD is being played The format and content of this function will vary for each disc Fast Forward Press this button...

Page 288: ...lts will be provided by the DVD media Exit the setup menu by pressing the return button on the remote control or the DVD player If changes are made to the system setup defaults the disc will resume play from the beginning and not where it previously left off Battery Replacement To change the remote control batteries do the following 1 Unclip the battery door located on the back of the remote contr...

Page 289: ...e on the headphones could be too low Adjust the volume on the right earpiece on the wireless headphones If the DVD system is being heard through the vehicle speakers adjust the volume from the radio The radio must have the RSE enabled by using the CD CD TAPE or CD AUX button The picture is distorted during fast forward or reverse This is normal for this operation The picture does not fill the scre...

Page 290: ... go to the DVDs main menu Then follow the screen prompts Problem Recommended Action After stopping the player I push the play button but sometimes the DVD starts where I left off and sometimes at the beginning Press the stop button on the remote control to resume where the DVD left off Press the stop button twice to start the DVD at the beginning If the power is off and the DVD is still in the pla...

Page 291: ...views Problem Recommended Action My disc is stuck in the player The eject button does not work Press the eject button on the DVD player Turn the power off then on again then press the eject button on the DVD player Do not attempt to force or remove the disc from the player If the problem persists return to your GM dealer for further assistance I lost the remote control and or the headphones Contac...

Page 292: ...if the mechanism can not play the disc Scratched or damaged discs will cause this error Region Code Error This message will be displayed if the region code of the DVD is not compatible with the region code of the DVD player Load Eject Error This message will be displayed if the disc is not properly loaded or ejected No Disc This message will be displayed when the play button is pressed without a d...

Page 293: ...e front seat audio 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 If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment RSE system and the system is on the rear seat passengers can listen to the DVDs throug...

Page 294: ... down arrow to go to the next or the previous selection This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to a cassette tape When a CD is playing press the up arrow to go to the next track on the CD Press the down arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to a CD PWR P...

Page 295: ...t preset station Press this button again to stop scanning presets This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio When a cassette tape is playing press this button to go to the other side of the tape This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to a cassette tape When a CD is playing press this button to select the next CD if multiple CDs a...

Page 296: ...e radio will display LOCKED and a red LED indicator light will come on above the key symbol to indicate a locked condition If this occurs the radio will need to be returned to your GM dealer Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has this feature some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel They include the following SOURCE When listening to the radio press this button to play ...

Page 297: ... again to stop scanning The radio will only scan preset stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band Radio Reception You may experience frequency interference and static during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone chargers vehicle convenience accessories and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet If there is interference or static unplug...

Page 298: ... CDs and DVDs Handle CDs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust The CD player scans the bottom surface of the disc If the surface of a CD is damaged such as cracked broken or scratched the CD does not play properly or not at all If the surface of a CD is soiled take a soft lint free cloth or dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild ...

Page 299: ...uired tighten by hand then with a wrench one quarter turn XM Satellite Radio Antenna System The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of your vehicle Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception If your vehicle has a sunroof the performance of the XM system may be affected if the sunroof is open Loading items onto the roof of your vehicle can interfere wit...

Page 300: ... NOTES 300 ...

Page 301: ... Control 315 Driving at Night 317 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 318 City Driving 321 Freeway Driving 322 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 323 Highway Hypnosis 324 Hill and Mountain Roads 325 Winter Driving 327 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 331 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 332 Loading Your Vehicle 332 Towing 337 Towing Your Vehicle 337 Recreational Vehicle Towing 338 Level ...

Page 302: ... 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 303: ...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 304: ... 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 305: ...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 306: ...ide to push on the brake pedal That is perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That is reaction time Average reaction time is about three fourths of a second But that is only an 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 fru...

Page 307: ... still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Adding non GM accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 354 Anti Lock Brake System ABS Your vehicle may have the Anti Lock Brake System ABS an advanced electronic braking syste...

Page 308: ...f one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel 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 controls braking p...

Page 309: ...t reaction to hit the brake pedal hard and hold it down may be the wrong thing to do Your wheels can stop rolling Once they do the vehicle cannot respond to your steering Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling That could be off the road into the very thing you were trying to avoid or into traffic If you do not have ABS use a squeeze braking techn...

Page 310: ...When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may reengage the cruise control See Cruise Control on page 181 If this message comes on and stays on or comes on while you are driving there s a problem with your traction control system See Service Traction System Warning Message on page 226 When this warning message is on the TRAC OFF light will come on to remind you that the system will ...

Page 311: ...ngine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here is why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road...

Page 312: ...ce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Adding non GM accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifica...

Page 313: ...od reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicl...

Page 314: ...he sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass wait for a better time Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection delay your pass A broken center line usually indicates it is all right to pass providing the road ahea...

Page 315: ...s When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your vehicle s inside mirror activate the right lane change signal and move back into the right lane Remember that your vehicle s passenger side outside mirror is convex The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two lane roads Reconsi...

Page 316: ...o best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For saf...

Page 317: ...r to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you Since you cannot see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your vehicle s headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you are tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest No one can see as well at night as in the dayti...

Page 318: ...peatedly Remember that the headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it is easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as the headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and are not even aware of it Driving in ...

Page 319: ...rakes work normally Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you cannot try to slow down before you hit them Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough...

Page 320: ...flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If 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 Beside...

Page 321: ...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 322 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 322: ...ave 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 as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your...

Page 323: ...ney Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it is ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you will find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They will be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can c...

Page 324: ...Do not let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments f...

Page 325: ...ips safer and more enjoyable Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle 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 down to let your engine assist your bra...

Page 326: ...u 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 transaxle 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 a...

Page 327: ...e scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle 327 ...

Page 328: ...riving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you have the Traction Control System TCS it will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road But you can turn the TCS off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See I...

Page 329: ... might be fine until you hit a spot that is covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun cannot reach such as around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brak...

Page 330: ...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 331: ...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 transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you are st...

Page 332: ...e out after a few tries it may need to be towed out If your vehicle 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...

Page 333: ...sures D For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 406 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 413 There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certification Tire label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axle See Certification Tire Label later in this section Steps for Determining Correct Load ...

Page 334: ...ailable cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity for your vehicle See Towing a Trailer on page 340 for important information on towing a trailer towing safety rules and trailering tips I...

Page 335: ...apacity Weight for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg 5 1 000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Example 2...

Page 336: ...go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle 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 ...

Page 337: ...heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats 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 Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehi...

Page 338: ...See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations How far will you tow Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow Do you have the proper towing equipment See your dealer or traileri...

Page 339: ...l Control On vehicles equipped with automatic level control the rear of the vehicle is automatically kept level as you load or unload your vehicle However you should still not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR See Loading Your Vehicle on page 332 You may hear the compressor operating when you load or unload your vehicle and periodically as the system self adjusts This is normal The compressor should ope...

Page 340: ...ring 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 handling acceleration braking durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That is the reason for this section In it are...

Page 341: ...your vehicle in THIRD 3 when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your transaxle Three important considerations have to do with weight Weight of the trailer Weight of the trailer tongue Weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 1 400 lbs 630 kg with up to five occupants in the vehicle or more...

Page 342: ...a Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle If you have a lot of options equipment passengers or cargo in the vehicle it ...

Page 343: ...er Trailering may also be limited by the vehicle s ability to carry tongue weight Tongue weight cannot cause the vehicle to exceed the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or the RGAWR Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating The effect of additional weight may reduce your trailering capacity more than the total of the additional weight Consider the following example A vehicle model base weight is 5 500 lbs 2 49...

Page 344: ... 7 200 lbs 3 266 kg and you may think that you should subtract 700 additional pounds 318 kg from your trailering capacity to stay within GCWR limits Your maximum trailer would only be 7 800 lbs 3 538 kg You may go further and think you must limit tongue weight to less than 1 000 lbs 454 kg to avoid exceeding GVWR But you must still consider the effect on the rear axle Because your rear axle now we...

Page 345: ...portant for proper vehicle loading and good handling while driving Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do remember to seal the holes when you remove the hitch If you do not seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle See Engine Exhaust on page 140 Dirt and water can too Safety Chains You should alwa...

Page 346: ...vehicle s brake system If you do both brake systems will not work well or at all Driving with a Trailer CAUTION If you have a rear most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle carbon monoxide CO could come into your vehicle You cannot see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness or death See Engine Exhaust on page 140 To maximize your safety when towing a trailer Have your exhaust sys...

Page 347: ...our vehicle is by itself Before you start check all trailer hitch parts and attachments safety chains electrical connector lamps tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip che...

Page 348: ...r trailer will not strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle has to have extra wiring The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you ...

Page 349: ... Parking on Hills CAUTION You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill do the following 1 Apply your regular brakes but do not shift into PARK P yet 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer ...

Page 350: ...Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid engine oil belts cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you are trailering it is a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts a...

Page 351: ...artment Overview 364 Engine Oil 365 Engine Oil Life System 368 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 370 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 372 Engine Coolant 375 Radiator Pressure Cap 378 Engine Overheating 378 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 380 Cooling System 381 Power Steering Fluid 387 Windshield Washer Fluid 388 Brakes 389 Battery 393 Jump Starting 394 Bulb Replacement 399 Halogen Bulbs 399 Headlamps...

Page 352: ... Tire and Tools 429 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 436 Secondary Latch System 441 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 444 Compact Spare Tire 450 Appearance Care 451 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 451 Fabric Carpet 453 Leather 454 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 454 Care of Safety Belts 455 Weatherstrips 455 Washing Your Vehicle 455 Cleaning Exterior ...

Page 353: ... Electrical System 462 Add On Electrical Equipment 462 Headlamp Wiring 462 Windshield Wiper Fuses 462 Power Windows and Other Power Options 462 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 463 Floor Console Fuse Block 463 Underhood Fuse Block 466 Capacities and Specifications 469 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care 353 ...

Page 354: ...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 355: ...ttempt 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 servi...

Page 356: ...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 357: ...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 358: ...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 359: ...g 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 cap turn it slowly counterclockwise The fuel cap has a spring in it if the cap is relea...

Page 360: ...lled The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 222 Your vehicle may also have a light that will come on in the message center to let you know your gas cap is open See Check Gas Cap Message on page 231 for more information CAUTION If a fire starts while y...

Page 361: ...urs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense gasoline only into approved containers Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is c...

Page 362: ... clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine 362 ...

Page 363: ...of the vehicle 2 At the front of the vehicle pull up on the center of the hood and push the secondary hood release to the right 3 After you have partially lifted the hood gas struts will automatically take over to lift and hold the hood in the fully open position Before closing the hood be sure all filler caps are on properly Then pull the hood down to close 363 ...

Page 364: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood this is what you see 364 ...

Page 365: ...inder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 389 J Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 370 K Engine Coolant Recovery Tank See Cooling System on page 381 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 on level ground The engine oil di...

Page 366: ...s and Specifications on page 469 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 364 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range in the cross hat...

Page 367: ...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 368: ...l life system to work properly you must reset the system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message will come on See Change Engine Oil Message on page 230 Change your oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is possible that if you are driving under ...

Page 369: ...and hold the SET button until 100 is displayed You will hear three chimes and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message will go off 4 Turn the key to OFF If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes back on when you start your vehicle the engine oil life system has not reset Repeat the procedure What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cau...

Page 370: ...000 mile 85 000 km interval See Scheduled Maintenance on page 475 for more information If you are driving in dusty dirty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the air cleaner filter remove 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 filte...

Page 371: ...eated correctly in the slots 7 Put the duct back on and reinstall the clamps CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires If it is not there and the engine backfires you could be burned Do not drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the ai...

Page 372: ...eading on the dipstick Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage the transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine or exhaust system parts starting a fire Too little fluid could cause the transaxle to overheat Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check the transaxle fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you ...

Page 373: ...minutes Then without shutting off the engine do the following See Engine Compartment Overview on page 364 for information on dipstick location The dipstick handle will be a red loop located at the rear of the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it ba...

Page 374: ...the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It does not take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Do not overfill Notice Use of the incorrect automatic transaxle fluid may damage your vehicle and the damages may not be covered by your warranty Always use the automatic transaxle fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 485 3 After adding fluid recheck the fluid level...

Page 375: ...an 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 messages 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 req...

Page 376: ...g Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If 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 coo...

Page 377: ...he coolant recovery tank but be careful not to spill it CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot CAUTION You can be b...

Page 378: ... page 227 and Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 221 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you...

Page 379: ... can get a little too hot when you Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving Idle for long periods in traffic Tow a trailer If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam try this for a minute or so 1 If the air conditioner is on turn it off 2 Turn on the heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary 3 If you are in a traffic jam shift to N...

Page 380: ...ven to a safe place in an emergency situation If an overheated engine condition exists an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode there is a significant loss in power and engine performance The temperature gage indicates an overheat condition exists Driving extended miles km and or towing a trailer in the overheat protection mod...

Page 381: ...covery Tank CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface 381 ...

Page 382: ... be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they are not your vehicle needs service Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 380 for information on driving to a safe place in an emerg...

Page 383: ...t mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommen...

Page 384: ...p when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap How to Add Coolant to the Radiator Notice Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged 1 Remove the radiator pressure cap when t...

Page 385: ...TION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine 3 After the engine cools open the coolant air bleed valves There are two bleed valves One is located on the thermostat housing The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube Housing Bypass Tube 385 ...

Page 386: ...diator is filled 5 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and the compartment 6 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans 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 le...

Page 387: ...old mark 10 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 364 for reservoir location When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected an...

Page 388: ...rk you should add fluid What Power Steering Fluid to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 485 Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What Washer Fluid to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If yo...

Page 389: ...ant 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 364 for the location of the reservoir There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable leve...

Page 390: ...amaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system When your brake fluid falls to a low level your brake warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light on page 219 What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 485 Always clean the brake fluid rese...

Page 391: ...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 when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly CAUTION The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well That could lead to an accident Wh...

Page 392: ...placing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have 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 G...

Page 393: ... 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 be badly hurt if you are not caref...

Page 394: ...d it could damage your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the ve...

Page 395: ...r vehicle and locate the positive and negative terminal locations on that vehicle You will not need to access your battery for jump starting Your vehicle has a remote positive jump starting terminal for that purpose The terminal is located under a tethered cap at the front of the underhood fuse block See Engine Compartment Overview on page 364 for more information on location Squeeze the tabs and ...

Page 396: ...an burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could...

Page 397: ...tive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable does not go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part...

Page 398: ...minal B Good Battery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the 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...

Page 399: ...the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 1 Open the hood See Hood Release on page 363 for more information 2 Push in on the headlamp panel and lift up the headlamp retaining clip partway but do not remove 3 Remove the wing stud on the upper outboard side of the lamp assembly 4 Un...

Page 400: ...lb assembly out from the lamp housing 8 Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up the gray tabs and separate the connector from the bulb base 9 Install the appropriate new bulb into the electrical connector Push the bulb firmly enough so that the gray tabs hook over the tab on the bulb 10 Put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing and turn the bulb socket one quarter of a turn counterclo...

Page 401: ...of the headlamp to snap it into position 13 Push the retaining clip down to its original position 14 Reinstall the wing stud Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate on page 118 for more information 2 Remove the two screws on the inboard taillamp panel 3 Pull the lamp directly rearward from the vehicle 401 ...

Page 402: ...ts pocket by lining up the mounting pin and pushing forward to set the position 10 Reinstall the screws removed in Step 2 11 Close the liftgate Taillamps and Back Up Lamps This procedure is for the liftgate mounted taillamps and back up lamps To replace one of these bulbs do the following 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate on page 118 for more information 2 Remove the panel inside the liftgate by li...

Page 403: ...the electrical connector Push the bulb firmly enough so that the tabs hook over the tab on the bulb 10 Put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing and turn the bulb socket clockwise one quarter of a turn 11 Reinstall the lamp assembly on the liftgate 12 Gently lift the liftgate 13 Reinstall the seven wing nuts and the four outboard nuts 14 Reinstall the panel inside the liftgate by connecting...

Page 404: ...mind that your windshield is part of the Head Up Display HUD system If you ever have to get your windshield replaced be sure to get one that is designed for HUD or your HUD image may look blurred or out of focus Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking See Scheduled Maintenance on page 475 for more information Replacement blades come in d...

Page 405: ...away from the windshield 2 Push the release lever B to disengage the hook and push the wiper arm A out of the blade C 3 Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the release lever click into place To replace the rear wiper blade follow the steps listed above 405 ...

Page 406: ... an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 332 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 413 Overinflat...

Page 407: ...c 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 letters and numbers ...

Page 408: ...mum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load A Temporary Use Only The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3 000 miles 5 000 km and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph 105 km h The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone flat If your veh...

Page 409: ...n tire pressure and inflation see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 413 F Tire Size A combination of letters and numbers define a tire s width height aspect ratio construction type and service description The letter T as the first character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary use only G TPC Spec Tire Performance Criteria Specification Original equipment tires designed to GM s specific t...

Page 410: ...to carry The load index can range from 1 to 279 The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load Speed ratings range from A to Z Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascal kPa Accessory Weight This means the combined we...

Page 411: ...r the front axle See Loading Your Vehicle on page 332 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle See Loading Your Vehicle on page 332 Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle Kilopascal kPa The metric unit for air pressure Light Truck LT Metric Tire A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger ve...

Page 412: ...e and upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead Speed Rating An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate Traction The friction between the tire and the road surface The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road Treadwear Indicators Narrow ban...

Page 413: ...ture or irregular wear Poor handling Reduced fuel economy If your tires have too much air over inflation you can get the following Unusual wear Poor handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle s center pillar B pillar This label shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires ...

Page 414: ... inflation pressure is low add air until you reach the recommended amount If you overfill the tire release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve Re check the tire pressure with the tire gage Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Check Tire Pressure System Your vehicle may have a check tire pressure ...

Page 415: ...s on the Driver Information Center and the LOW TIRE PRESSURE message comes on the message center you should stop as soon as you can and check all your tires for damage If a tire is flat see If a Tire Goes Flat on page 427 Also check the tire pressure in all four tires as soon as you can See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 413 Any time you adjust a tire s pressure or have one or more tires repaired...

Page 416: ...The speed ranges are 20 to 40 mph 32 to 64 km h 40 to 60 mph 64 to 96 km h and above 60 mph 96 km h This time may be longer depending on your individual driving habits The learning process does not need to be completed during a single trip Once learned the system will remember the tire pressure until the system is reset Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5 000 to 8 000 mile...

Page 417: ...n that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 469 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can...

Page 418: ...Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle when it was new were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC spec system rating If you need replacement tires GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec rating This way your vehicle will continue to have tires...

Page 419: ...ed for use on your vehicle See Compact Spare Tire on page 450 CAUTION If you use bias ply tires on your vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle If you must replace your vehicle s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number make sure they a...

Page 420: ... for your vehicle and have them properly installed by a GM certified technician See Buying New Tires on page 418 and Accessories and Modifications on page 354 for additional information Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following info...

Page 421: ...es of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and i...

Page 422: ...e vibrating when driving on a smooth road your tires and wheels may need to be rebalanced See your dealer for proper diagnosis Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See yo...

Page 423: ...in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire on page 428 for more information Used R...

Page 424: ...se 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 to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it is contacting your vehicle and do not spin the wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the front tire...

Page 425: ... There may be an accessory inflator kit stored in the glove box It includes a 20 foot 6 m hose with an air pressure gage and nozzle adapters CAUTION Inflating something too much can make it explode and you or others could be injured Be sure to read the inflator instructions and inflate any object only to its recommended pressure To use your accessory inflator system do the following 1 Turn the ign...

Page 426: ...em again Press the inflator switch and the indicator light will come on Notice If you run the accessory inflator longer than 30 minutes at a time you could damage the inflator The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Run the inflator for short periods of time only After running the accessory inflator for 30 minutes wait at least 10 minutes before restarting the accessory inflator To turn ...

Page 427: ...id and may require the same correction you would use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous...

Page 428: ...d be badly injured or even killed Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle To be even more certain the vehicle will not move you should put blo...

Page 429: ...he following information will tell you next how to use the jack and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is located in the storage compartment on the passenger s side at the rear of the vehicle 1 Open the jack storage compartment by lifting up the tab and pulling the cover off 429 ...

Page 430: ...tment 3 Separate the jack and remove the folding wrench from the jack The tools you will be using include the jack A folding wrench B wing nut C and J hook D Removing the Spare Tire Vehicles without a Rear Convenience Center The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle behind the rear bumper Use the spare tire hoist to raise lower and store the compact spare tire See Compact Spare Tire on p...

Page 431: ...turning the wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle 4 Tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening to remove the spare tire from the cable 5 Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up after removing the spare tire Do not store a full size or a flat road tire under the vehicle See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 444 To continue changi...

Page 432: ...e by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns 4 If the spare tire has not lowered tighten the cable all the way and then loosen it at least two times If the spare tire did lower to the ground continue with Step 4 under Removing the Spare Tire Vehicles without the Rear Convenience Center listed previously 5 If you still cannot lower the spare tire to the ground see Secondary Latch Sy...

Page 433: ...ter that is nearest the liftgate and remove the cap on the bottom of the storage compartment 2 Flip the cut out carpet that is located through the hole of the storage compartment 3 Attach the folding wrench into the hoist shaft 4 Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground Continue turning the wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle 4...

Page 434: ... after removing the spare tire Do not store a full size or a flat road tire under the vehicle See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 444 To continue changing the flat tire see Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 436 If the spare tire will not lower the secondary latch may be engaged causing the tire not to lower 434 ...

Page 435: ... skip twice You cannot over tighten the cable 3 Loosen the cable by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns 4 If the spare tire has not lowered tighten the cable all the way and then loosen it at least two times If the spare tire did lower to the ground continue with Step 5 under Removing the Spare Tire Vehicles with the Rear Convenience Center listed previously 5 If you still cann...

Page 436: ...heel wrench 2 Loosen the wheel nuts but do not remove them using the folding wrench Turn the handle about 180 degrees then flip the handle back to the starting position This avoids taking the wrench off the lug nut for each turn For wheels with a wheel lock key use the wheel lock key between the lock nut and folding wrench The key is supplied in the front passenger door pocket Notice If your vehic...

Page 437: ... without positioning it correctly you could damage your vehicle When raising your vehicle on a jack avoid contact with the rear axle control arms Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only ...

Page 438: ...o the proper location before raising the vehicle 4 Attach the folding wrench to the jack and turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head 3 inches 7 6 cm 5 Raise the vehicle by turning the folding wrench clockwise in the jack Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so that there is enough room for the spare tire to fit under the wheel well 6 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat ...

Page 439: ...e places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 7 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting su...

Page 440: ... sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 469 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 t...

Page 441: ...as an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system It is designed to stop the compact spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged For the secondary latch to work the tire must be stowed with the valve stem pointing down See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 444 for instructions on storing the spare ti...

Page 442: ...t from the spare 1 If the cable is not visible start this procedure at Step 3 2 Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches 15 cm of cable is exposed 3 Attach the folding wrench to the jack and raise the jack at least 10 turns 4 Place the jack under the vehicle ahead of the rear bumper Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire 5 Turn th...

Page 443: ...e tire is balancing on the jack 7 Lower the jack by turning the folding wrench counterclockwise Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack 8 Disconnect the folding wrench from the jack and carefully remove the jack Use one hand to push against the spare tire while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand 443 ...

Page 444: ...be able to store a spare tire using the hoist assembly until it has been repaired or replaced Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Storing the Flat Tire Vehicles without Stowable Seat and without Rear Convenience Center A D Ring B Wing Nut C J Hook D Valve Stem E Full Size Tire 1 Flip up the D ring located in the rear cargo area 2 Lay the tire in the rear cargo area of the vehicle with the valve...

Page 445: ...e 6 Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on Slip the tabs on the side of the compartment cover into the cover opening Push the cover in place and push down the tabs on the cover so that it rests in the groove This secures the cover in place Storing the Flat Tire Vehicles with a Rear Convenience Center A D Ring B Rear Convenience ...

Page 446: ... 7 Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on Slip the tabs on the side of the compartment cover into the cover opening Push the cover in place and push down the tabs on the cover so that it rests in the groove This secures the cover in place Storing the Flat Tire Vehicles with a Stowable Seat A Rear Convenience Center B Full Size T...

Page 447: ...the tire to make sure the tire is secure and does not move 9 Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on Slip the tabs on the side of the compartment cover into the cover opening Push the cover in place and push down the tabs on the cover so that it rests in the groove This secures the cover in place Storing the Flat Tire Vehicles wi...

Page 448: ...all tools as they were stored in the jack storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on Slip the tabs on the side of the compartment cover into the cover opening Push the cover in place and push down the tabs on the cover so that it rests in the groove This secures the cover in place Storing the Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger comp...

Page 449: ... ground See Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on page 429 3 Tilt the retainer downward and slip it through the center hole of the spare tire Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel 4 Attach the folding wrench to the hoist shaft 5 Turn the folding wrench clockwise to lift the spare tire 6 When the tire reaches the stabilizer bar move the tire over the bar then conti...

Page 450: ...r your vehicle has Tighten them hand tight over the wheel nuts using the folding wrench Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 420 kPa After installing the compact spare on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is ...

Page 451: ... 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 important to keep your upholstery from becoming and remaining heavily soiled Soils should be removed as quickly as possible Your vehicle s interior may experience e...

Page 452: ... a product for cleaning your vehicle s glass Should it become necessary you can also obtain a product from your 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 surface...

Page 453: ...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 454: ...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 455: ...etention and durability The best way to preserve the vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Do not use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer See Veh...

Page 456: ... on your vehicle The vehicle has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish Foreign 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 ...

Page 457: ... Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels Your vehicle may have either 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 dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied Notice If you use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes cleaners brushes or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome pl...

Page 458: ...hat uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes Do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Tires To clean the tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner Notice Using petroleum based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint finish and or tires When applying a tire ...

Page 459: ...sion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your 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 pollu...

Page 460: ...me wheels and wire wheel covers Description Usage Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on and wipe off 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 461: ...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 access panel located on the driver s side of the rear of the vehicle It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this ...

Page 462: ... page 102 Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by internal fuses in the fuse block An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go off and remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until...

Page 463: ...ver have a problem on the road and do not have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick a feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the right amperage Replace it as soon as you can There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle the floor console fuse block and the underhood fuse and relay center Floor...

Page 464: ...azard Lamp Flashers 11 Power Seats 12 Electronic Level Control ELC Compressor 13 Liftgate and Endgate 14 Rear Auxiliary Power Outlet 15 Electronic Level Control ELC Compressor Relay and Height Sensor 16 Heated Mirrors 17 Power Mirrors 18 Ignition 1 Module 19 Turn Signal Switch 21 Rear Defogger 22 Airbag Module 24 TCC Switch 25 HVAC Blower Motor 464 ...

Page 465: ...5 Power Windows 36 Map Lamps Courtesy Lamps and Instrument Panel Lights 37 Radio 38 UQ3 Radio Amplifier 39 Head Up Display 40 Hazard Flashers Fuse Usage 41 Instrument Panel Cluster Climate Control Security LED and Remote Keyless Entry Mode 42 PASS Key III 44 Body Control Module BCM 46 Automatic Occupant Sensing Module Relay Usage 20 Rear Defogger Relay 23 Ignition Relay 27 Accessory Relay 33 Retai...

Page 466: ...nt Overview on page 364 for more information on location The back up lamp relay A is located behind and to the left of the underhood fuse block To remove the cover press the two tabs in and lift up the cover Fuse Usage 1 Fuel Pump 2 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch 3 Horn 4 Anti lock Brake System ABS 5 Engine Control Module ECM 466 ...

Page 467: ...ver s Low Beam Headlamp 18 Driver s High Beam Headlamp 19 Ignition Switch Battery Power 20 Parking Lamps Fuse Usage 21 Engine Control Module ECM 23 Passenger s High Beam Headlamp 24 Vent Solenoids 25 DVD 26 Front Fog Lamps 27 Ignition Relay 28 Body Control Module BCM 29 S Band 30 Not Used 31 Cruise Control 32 Front Power Outlets Lights OnStar 33 Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System 34 Sta...

Page 468: ... and Ignition 3 Relay 47 Main Battery Fuse for Ignition Switch Radio Heads Up Display HUD Remote Keyless Entry RKE Instrument Cluster Air Conditioning and Body Computer 70 Diode for Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch 71 Diode for Ignition Relay Usage 49 Horn 50 Fuel Pump 51 Air Conditioning Clutch 52 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 53 Low Beam Headlamps 54 Parking Lamps 55 High Beam Headlamps 56 Fog Lam...

Page 469: ...34a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer for more information Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement 7 4 qt 7 0 L Cooling System 11 3 qt 10 7 L Engine Oil with Filter 4 0 qt 3 8 L Fuel Capacity 18 0 gal 68 1 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 ft lb 140 Y Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark ...

Page 470: ... NOTES 470 ...

Page 471: ...uled Maintenance 475 Additional Required Services 478 Maintenance Footnotes 479 Owner Checks and Services 480 At Each Fuel Fill 481 At Least Once a Month 481 At Least Once a Year 482 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 485 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 486 Engine Drive Belt Routing 487 Maintenance Record 488 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 471 ...

Page 472: ...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 472 ...

Page 473: ... 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 474: ...ON 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 355 Some maintenance services can ...

Page 475: ... all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle We recommend the use of genuine GM parts Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes on it means that service is required for your vehicle 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 the engine oil life sy...

Page 476: ...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 CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes on within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased or Mai...

Page 477: ...n on page 416 and Tire Wear Inspection in At Least Once a Month on page 481 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 system See footnote c Inspect wiper bla...

Page 478: ...e or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 370 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter severe service See footnote h Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter normal service Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Engine cooling system service or every five year...

Page 479: ...ded at least once a year d Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace wiper blades that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield e Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep...

Page 480: ...e parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator or cruise control cables k If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often l If you drive regularly under dusty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change m Visually inspect belt for fraying excessive cracks or obvious damage Replace...

Page 481: ...n page 375 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid if necessary At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Visually inspect your vehicle s tires and make sure they are inflated to the correct pressures Do not forget to check the spare tire See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 41...

Page 482: ...ve enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake See Parking Brake on page 135 Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The vehicle should start only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the vehicle starts in any other position contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service ...

Page 483: ... if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the ignition to ON 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 Transaxle Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition to OFF in each ...

Page 484: ...ke set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the 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 your ...

Page 485: ...quivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Usage Fluid Lubricant Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Automatic Transaxle DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Key Lock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and...

Page 486: ...rt Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 10354942 A1208C Engine Oil Filter 25010792 PF47 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Kit 10322538 CF123 Spark Plugs 12568387 41 101 Windshield Wiper Blades Hook Type Driver s Side 24 0 inches 60 0 cm 10413111 Passenger s Side 22 0 inches 55 0 cm 10317151 Rear Wiper Blade 15 7 inches 40 0 cm 10324491 486 ...

Page 487: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 3 5L V6 Engine 487 ...

Page 488: ...vices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 472 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 480 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 488 ...

Page 489: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 489 ...

Page 490: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 490 ...

Page 491: ...Roadside Assistance Program 498 Courtesy Transportation 501 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 503 Collision Damage Repair 504 Reporting Safety Defects 508 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 508 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 509 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 509 Service Publications Ordering Information 510 Section 7 Customer A...

Page 492: ...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 493: ...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 494: ... 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 495: ...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 496: ... 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 497: ...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 498: ...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 499: ...this service please call us toll free at 1 800 268 6800 We will make every attempt to send your personalized trip routing as quickly as possible but it is best to allow three weeks before your planned departure date Trip routing requests will be limited to six per calendar year Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance In the event of a warranty related vehicle disablement while en route and over ...

Page 500: ...er of your location Location of the vehicle Model year color and license plate number Odometer reading Vehicle Identification Number and delivery date of the vehicle Description of the problem While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service it is added security while traveling for you and your family Remember we are only a phone call away U S customers call Buick Roadside Assistance 1...

Page 501: ... inconvenience when warranty repairs are required Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty and is available only at participating dealers A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service you...

Page 502: ...e and must be supported by original receipts In addition for U S customers should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for...

Page 503: ...itions for airbag deployment and if the vehicle has the Anti lock Brake System ABS to provide anti lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions other information is stored only in a crash event by computer systems such as those commonly called Event Data...

Page 504: ...dentiality is to be maintained and need is shown or share summary data which is not tied to a specific vehicle with non GM organizations for research purposes Others such as law enforcement may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data If your vehicle has OnStar please check the OnStar subscription servi...

Page 505: ...however the history of these parts is not known Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty and any related failures are not covered by that warranty Aftermarket collision parts are also available These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle As a result these parts may fit poorly exhibit premature durability corrosion problems and m...

Page 506: ...Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts Read your lease carefully as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right If you are uninjured make sure that no one else in your vehicle or the other vehicle is inju...

Page 507: ... your insurance company from the scene of the accident They will walk you through the information they will need If they ask for a police report phone or go to the police department 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 ...

Page 508: ...ired with Genuine GM parts even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost If another party s insurance company is paying for the repairs you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company s collision policy repair limits as you have no contractual limits with that company In such cases you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost ...

Page 509: ...Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may call them at 1 800 333 0510 or write to Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa Ontario K1B 3V9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you will notify us Please call us at 1 800 521 7300 or write Buick Cust...

Page 510: ... 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 service bulletin reference number can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1 80...

Page 511: ... 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 Detroi...

Page 512: ... NOTES 512 ...

Page 513: ...te 95 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 96 When Should an Airbag Inflate 93 Where Are the Airbags 91 Airbag System cont Antenna Fixed Mast 299 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 299 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 307 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 220 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 457 Care of Safety Belts 455 Chemical Paint Spotting 459 Cleaning Exterior Lamps ...

Page 514: ...on 132 B Battery 393 Run Down Protection 192 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 323 Bench Seat Split 15 Brake Anti Lock Brake System ABS 307 Emergencies 309 Low Fluid Warning Message 232 Parking 135 System Warning Light 219 Brakes 389 Braking 306 Braking in Emergencies 309 Break In New Vehicle 127 Bulb Replacement 399 Halogen Bulbs 399 Headlamps Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 399 Replac...

Page 515: ...nchors and Tethers for Children 69 Older Children 57 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position 79 Child Restraints cont Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position 82 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 84 Where to Put the Restraint 68 Cigarette Lighter 200 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 457 Exterior Lamps Lenses 456 Fabric Carpet...

Page 516: ...er Satisfaction Procedure 492 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 497 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 509 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 509 Customer Assistance Information cont Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 508 Roadside Assistance Program 498 Service Publications Ordering Information 510 D Daytime Running Lamps 186 Defensive Driving 302 Del...

Page 517: ...mp Wiring 462 Power Windows and Other Power Options 462 Underhood Fuse Block 466 Electrical System cont Windshield Wiper Fuses 462 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 370 Battery 393 Change Oil Message 230 Check and Service Engine Soon Light 222 Coolant 375 Coolant Heater 131 Coolant Temperature Gage 221 Coolant Temperature Warning Message 227 Drive Belt Routing 487 Engine Compartment Overview 364 Exhaust 1...

Page 518: ...56 Additives 357 California Fuel 357 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 361 Filling Your Tank 359 Fuels in Foreign Countries 358 Fuel cont Gage 225 Gasoline Octane 356 Gasoline Specifications 356 Low Warning Message 232 Fuses Floor Console Fuse Block 463 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 463 Underhood Fuse Block 466 Windshield Wiper 462 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature 221 Fuel 225 Speedometer 213 Tachom...

Page 519: ...y HUD 193 Heated Seats 11 Heater 200 203 Heater 206 Highbeam Out Warning Message 235 Highway Hypnosis 324 Hill and Mountain Roads 325 Hood Checking Things Under 362 Release 363 Horn 176 How to Use This Manual 4 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 35 I Ignition Positions 128 Infants and Young Children Restraints 60 Inflation Tire Pressure 413 Instrument Panel Overview 174 Switchbank 192 Instrument Pa...

Page 520: ...ger Airbag Status Indicator 217 Safety Belt Reminder 215 Light cont TCS Warning Light 220 Traction Control System TCS Warning 220 Lighting Delayed 190 Entry 189 Exit 190 Perimeter 191 Loading Your Vehicle 332 Lockout Protection 118 Locks Delayed Locking 116 Door 114 Lockout Protection 118 Power Door 115 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 116 Rear Door Security Locks 116 Loss of Control 315 Low Brak...

Page 521: ...ssage Center 225 Change Engine Oil 230 Charging System Indicator 228 Check Gas Cap 231 Message cont Door Ajar Warning 230 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning 227 Highbeam Out Warning 235 Low Brake Fluid Warning 232 Low Fuel Warning 232 Low Oil Pressure 229 Low Washer Fluid Warning 231 Park Lamp Warning 234 PASS Key III Security 231 Program Mode 233 Rear Hatch Ajar Warning 230 Reduced Engine Power 2...

Page 522: ...s Accessory Power 199 Outside Convex Mirror 143 Curb View Assist Mirror 143 Heated Mirrors 143 Power Mirror 142 Outside cont Overhead Console 159 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 380 Owner Checks and Services 480 Owners Canadian 3 P Paint Damage 459 Park Aid 196 Park Lamp Warning Message 234 Park P Shifting Into 136 Shifting Out of 138 Parking Assist 196 Brake 135 Over Things That Burn ...

Page 523: ... 252 Radios cont Radio with Six Disc CD 262 Rear Seat Audio 293 Setting the Time 252 Theft Deterrent 296 Understanding Reception 297 Rear Door Security Locks 116 Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message 230 Rear Outside Passenger Positions Safety Belts 47 Rear Reading Lamps 191 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 53 Rear Seat Audio RSA 293 Rear Seat Entertainment System 277 Rear Seat Operation 15 Rear Storage ...

Page 524: ...gram 498 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 332 Roof Rack System 161 Routing Engine Drive Belt 487 Running the Engine While Parked 141 S Safety Belt Pretensioners 56 Reminder Light 215 Safety Belts Care of 455 Center Rear Passenger Position 51 Driver Position 36 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 35 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 34 Rear Outside Passenger Positions 47 Rear Safety Belt Com...

Page 525: ...raction System Warning Message 226 Vehicle Soon Message 233 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 102 Setting the Time 252 Sheet Metal Damage 458 Shifting Into Park P 136 Shifting Out of Park P 138 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 45 Signals Turn and Lane Change 178 Spare Tire Accessory Inflator 425 Compact 450 Installing 436 Removing 429 Storing 444 Specifications Capacities 469 Speedometer 213 Spl...

Page 526: ...es 406 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels Cleaning 457 Buying New Tires 418 Chains 424 Changing a Flat Tire 428 Check Tire Pressure System 414 Cleaning 458 Compact Spare Tire 450 Different Size 420 If a Tire Goes Flat 427 Inflation Tire Pressure 413 Inflator Accessory 425 Inspection and Rotation 416 Installing the Spare Tire 436 Removing the Flat Tire 436 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 429 Second...

Page 527: ...Signals 178 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 177 U Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA 196 Understanding Radio Reception 297 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 420 Universal Home Remote System 147 148 Operation 149 154 V Vehicle Control 306 Damage Warnings 5 Loading 332 Service Soon Message 233 Symbols 5 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 503 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 461 Service Pa...

Page 528: ... Balance 422 Different Size 420 Replacement 422 Where to Put the Restraint 68 Windows 120 Power 121 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades Cleaning 457 Replacement 404 Washer 180 Washer Fluid 388 Wiper Blade Replacement 404 Wiper Fuses 462 Wipers 179 Windshield Rear Washer Wiper 180 Winter Driving 327 X XM Radio Messages 276 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 299 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment 4...

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