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Then, without shutting off the engine, follow
these steps:

For the 3.8L V6 engine
the transaxle fluid
dipstick top is a round
loop with this symbol.
See

Engine

Compartment Overview
on page 334

for more

information on location.

1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean

rag or paper towel.

2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds

and then pull it back out again.

3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the

lower level. The fluid level must be in the
cross-hatched area.

4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range,

push the dipstick back in all the way.

3.8L V6 Engine

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Summary of Contents for Lucerne 2007

Page 1: ...ersal Home Remote System 139 Storage Areas 151 Sunroof 153 Instrument Panel 155 Instrument Panel Overview 158 Climate Controls 182 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 194 Driver Information Center DIC 212 Audio System s 241 Driving Your Vehicle 275 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 276 Towing 313 Service and Appearance Care 323 Service 325 Fuel 327 Checking Things Under the Hood 332 Headlamp ...

Page 2: ...dentification 427 Electrical System 428 Capacities and Specifications 436 Maintenance Schedule 439 Maintenance Schedule 440 Customer Assistance Information 459 Customer Assistance and Information 460 Reporting Safety Defects 477 Index 481 2 ...

Page 3: ...ual 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 when you are on the road If the vehicle is sold leave this manual in the vehicle Canadian O...

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: ...stment 33 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 34 Right Front Passenger Position 34 Center Front Passenger Position 35 Rear Seat Passengers 36 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 39 Safety Belt Pretensioners 42 Safety Belt Extender 42 Child Restraints 43 Older Children 43 Infants and Young Children 46 Child Restraint Systems 49 Where to Put the Restraint 53 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 55 ...

Page 8: ...estrain 79 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 79 Passenger Sensing System 81 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 86 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 87 Restraint System Check 88 Checking the Restraint Systems 88 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 89 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems 8 ...

Page 9: ... place Power Seats If the vehicle has power seats the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats To adjust the seat do any of the following Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down Driver s Seat with Power Seat Control Power Recline an...

Page 10: ...icle has this feature the power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the front seats Press the lumbar control forward to increase support and rearward to decrease support in the lower seatback Press the control up or down to raise or lower the support mechanism Keep in mind that as your seating position changes as it may during long trips so should the position of your lumbar support ...

Page 11: ...Three lights indicate the highest setting two lights indicate medium and one light indicates the lowest setting When you press a button the feature will turn on at the highest setting Each time you press the button the feature will decrease one temperature setting To turn the feature off keep pressing the button until the display lights turn off If your vehicle has remote vehicle start and is star...

Page 12: ... which setting the feature is in high medium or low Three lights indicate the highest setting two lights indicate medium and one light indicates the lowest setting When you press a button the feature will turn on at the highest setting Each time you press the button the feature will decrease one temperature setting To turn the feature off keep pressing the button until the display lights turn off ...

Page 13: ...on 2 corresponding to the desired driving position The seat and outside mirrors will move to the position previously stored for the identified driver You will hear a single beep If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter your vehicle and the remote recall memory feature is on automatic seat and mirror movement will occur See MEMORY SEAT RECALL under DIC Vehicle Customization on page ...

Page 14: ...movement can be done using the DIC You can select or not select the following The easy exit seat feature The memory seat recall feature For programming information see DIC Vehicle Customization on page 231 Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could start...

Page 15: ...back to the desired position then release the lever to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked To return the seatback to an upright position do the following 1 Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Passenger s Seat show...

Page 16: ...e controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline the seatback Tilt the top of the control forward to raise the seatback Driver s Seat with Power Seat Control Power Recline and Power Lumbar shown 16 ...

Page 17: ...e belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Do not have the seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of...

Page 18: ...he seatback and push the head restraint down Center Seat Your vehicle may have a front center seat This seat can be converted to a storage area by lowering the seatback See Center Flex Storage Unit on page 152 For information on safety belts for this position see Center Front Passenger Position on page 35 18 ...

Page 19: ...erly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts CAUTION Do not let anyone ride where he or she cannot wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you are not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up...

Page 20: ... Reminder Light on page 196 and Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 197 In most states and in all Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here is why They work You never know if you will be in a crash If you do have a crash you do not know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person would not survive But most...

Page 21: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 21 ...

Page 22: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 22 ...

Page 23: ...anel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make such good sense 23 ...

Page 24: ... system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you are in a vehicle that has airbags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That is true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I am a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you are in an acc...

Page 25: ...w which restraint systems your vehicle has We will start with the driver position Driver Position Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here is how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the 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 ...

Page 26: ... release button on the 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 33 6 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder b...

Page 27: ...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 27 ...

Page 28: ...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 28 ...

Page 29: ...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 29 ...

Page 30: ...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 30 ...

Page 31: ...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 31 ...

Page 32: ...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 32 ...

Page 33: ...t 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 press the release button A and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the height adjuster up just by pushing up o...

Page 34: ...t Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 25 The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all ...

Page 35: ...e the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 42 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt qui...

Page 36: ...hrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Lap Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap shoulder belts Here is how to wear one 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 the belt go back s...

Page 37: ...ct buckle and that the latch plate clicks when inserted into the buckle When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back and start again 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 42 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety bel...

Page 38: ...t 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 a crash 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 T...

Page 39: ...ldren who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt 1 Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the rear side of the seatback 39 ...

Page 40: ...tic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 40 ...

Page 41: ...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 Rear Seat Passengers on page 36 Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guide Slide the guide into its storage pocket on the side of the ...

Page 42: ...will need to get new ones and probably other new parts for your safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 89 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 ...

Page 43: ...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 44: ... 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 39 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 45: ... 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 45 ...

Page 46: ...eave 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 restraints Young children should not use the vehicle s adult safety belts alone unless there is no other choice Instead they need to use a child restraint CAUTION People should never hold a baby i...

Page 47: ...gs plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide 47 ...

Page 48: ...nt will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck ...

Page 49: ...he child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a...

Page 50: ... of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields 50 ...

Page 51: ...raint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle An add on child restraint system is a portable one which is purchased by the vehicle s owner To help reduce injuries an add on child restraint must be secured in the vehicle With built in or add on child restraints the child has to be secured within the child restraint When choosing an add on child restraint be sure the child restraint is desig...

Page 52: ...belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 55 for more information A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and t...

Page 53: ...or to the side CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Make sure the child is properly secured following the instructions that came with that restraint Because there are different systems it is important to refer to the instructions that come with the restraint A child can be endangered in a crash if the child is not...

Page 54: ...t airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 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 facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat even if the airbags are off If you need to secure a forward facing child restraint in th...

Page 55: ...properly installed using the anchors or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual When installing a child restraint with a top tether you 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 ...

Page 56: ... top of the child restraint to the vehicle A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle The top tether attachment B on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash Your child restraint may have a single tether A or a dual tether C Either will have a single attachment B ...

Page 57: ... the child restraint does not have a top tether one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors j Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors To assist you in locating the lower anchors each seating pos...

Page 58: ... secure a child restraint in the right front passenger s position if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached There is no place to attach the top tether in this position Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front s...

Page 59: ...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 60: ...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 61: ...r 2 3 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 single tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using does not have a head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether over the seatback If the position yo...

Page 62: ...thers for Children LATCH on page 55 If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system 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 Put the child restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap...

Page 63: ... belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 63 ...

Page 64: ...urer recommends using a top tether attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 55 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 i...

Page 65: ...Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger s airbag A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing child restraint See Where to Put the Restraint on page 53 In addition your vehicle has a passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag when an infant in a rear facing infant ...

Page 66: ...cts a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend that rear facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat even if the airbags are off If you need to secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always m...

Page 67: ...hat 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 81 We recommend that rear facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If your child restraint is forward facing move the seat as far back as it will go before secur...

Page 68: ...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 68 ...

Page 69: ...he 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 seatback and adjust the sea...

Page 70: ...rotection provided by safety belts Even though today s airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job 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...

Page 71: ... hits the side of your vehicle They are not designed to inflate in frontal in rollover or in rear crashes Everyone in your vehicle should 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 fo...

Page 72: ...tection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 43 or Infants and Young Children on page 46 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 tells you if there is an electrical problem See ...

Page 73: ... right front passenger s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The seat mounted side impact airbag for the driver is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door 73 ...

Page 74: ... for the right front passenger is in the side of the passenger s seatback closest to the door The roof mounted side impact airbag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver is in the ceiling above the side windows 74 ...

Page 75: ...ry or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering Never secure anything to the roof of your vehicle by routing the rope or tie down through any door or window opening If you do the path of an inflating airbag will be blocked Do ...

Page 76: ... using electronic frontal sensor s which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact The dual stage driver airbag inflates to a level less than full deployment for moderate frontal impacts and to a full deployment for more severe frontal impacts Your vehicle also has a dual depth passenger airbag that adjusts the restraint according to cra...

Page 77: ...e at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object that does not deform If the vehicle hits a narrow object like a pole the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object like a wall If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle goes straight into the object Frontal airba...

Page 78: ...termined 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 detects that the vehicle is in a crash The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator which inflates the ...

Page 79: ...ore than 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 frontal airbags and seat mounted side impact airbags inflate they quickly deflate so quickly tha...

Page 80: ...that may automatically unlock the doors turn the interior lamps on and turn the hazard warning flashers on when the airbags inflate You can lock the doors turn the interior lamps off and turn the hazard warning flashers off by using the controls for those features In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may al...

Page 81: ... will turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact 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 ri...

Page 82: ...rbag CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal and seat mounted side impact 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 facing ...

Page 83: ... and seat mounted side impact airbag the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbags are off If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front ...

Page 84: ...g depending upon the person s seating posture and body build Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person If a person of adult size is sitting in the right front passenger s seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat If this happens turn the ...

Page 85: ... including important safety information Aftermarket equipment such as seat covers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 87 for more information about modifications that can affect how the syst...

Page 86: ...ystem To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 478 CAUTION For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the battery is disconnected an airbag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper se...

Page 87: ...ustomer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 460 Q Because I have a disability I have to get my vehicle modified How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system A Changing or moving any parts of the front seats safety belts the airbag sensing and diagnostic module steering wheel instrument panel ce...

Page 88: ...o look for any opened or broken airbag covers and have them repaired or replaced The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Notice If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s airbag or the airbag covering on the driver s and right front passenger s seatback or the side impact airbag covering on the ceiling near the side windows the bag may not work properly ...

Page 89: ...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 91: ...etained Accessory Power RAP 115 Starting the Engine 116 Engine Coolant Heater 117 Automatic Transaxle Operation 119 Parking Brake 122 Shifting Into Park P 123 Shifting Out of Park P 125 Parking Over Things That Burn 126 Engine Exhaust 127 Running the Engine While Parked 128 Mirrors 129 Manual Rearview Mirror 129 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar 129 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar 1...

Page 92: ...versal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED 141 Universal Home Remote System Operation With One Triangular LED 147 Storage Areas 151 Glove Box 151 Cupholder s 151 Front Storage Area 151 Center Console Storage Area 151 Center Flex Storage Unit 152 Rear Seat Armrest 152 Convenience Net 152 Sunroof 153 Section 2 Features and Controls 92 ...

Page 93: ...th the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The children or others could be badly injured or even killed Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children 93 ...

Page 94: ...s Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Your Remote Keyless Entry RKE system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference...

Page 95: ...on on page 95 If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation The vehicle s doors can be locked and unlocked and the trunk can be unlatched from about 3 feet 1 m up to 60 feet 18 m away with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter If your vehicle has the remote start feature you can also start your vehicle with the RK...

Page 96: ...ess of the lock button See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 231 for additional information Pressing the lock button may arm the content theft deterrent system See Content Theft Deterrent on page 110 Unlock Press the unlock button to unlock the driver s door If the button is pressed again within five seconds all remaining doors will unlock The interior lamps will come on and stay on for 20 seconds...

Page 97: ...ll turn off when the ignition is moved to RUN or the alarm button is pressed again The ignition must be in OFF for the panic alarm to work Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your GM dealer Remember to bring any additional transmitter...

Page 98: ...y if the RKE transmitter battery is low See REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 221 for additional information Notice When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery in the RKE transmitter do the following 1 Insert a flat object with a thin e...

Page 99: ...ol system when it is cold outside If the vehicle has heated seats they may also turn on Cooled seats are not activated during a remote start Normal operation of the system will return after the key is turned to the RUN position Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters For example some laws may require a person using the remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so...

Page 100: ...the key to the RUN position to drive the vehicle If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done To manually shut off a remote start do any of the following Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Turn the ignition switch on and ...

Page 101: ...n control system malfunction Remote Start Ready If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start feature it may have the remote start ready feature This feature allows your dealer to add the manufacturer s remote vehicle start feature If your vehicle has the remote start ready feature your RKE transmitter will have extended range that will allow you to lock or unlock your vehicle from about ...

Page 102: ...ever 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 preven...

Page 103: ... doors Delayed Locking This feature allows the driver to delay the actual locking of the doors When the driver s power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter lock button is pressed with the key removed from the ignition and the driver s door open a chime will sound three times to signal that the delayed locking system is active When all doors have been closed the doors will lock auto...

Page 104: ...cle is not in PARK P have the person use the manual lock knob or power door lock switch When the door is closed again it will not lock automatically Use the manual lock knob or power door lock switch to lock the door If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center DIC you can choose various lock and unlock settings For programming information see DIC Vehicle Customization on page 231 Rear Door Sec...

Page 105: ...the door from the outside To cancel the rear door security lock do the following 1 Unlock the door and open it from the outside 2 Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the vertical position 3 Do the same for the other rear door Lockout Protection If the key is in the ignition and the power door lock switch is used to lock the doors all doors will lock and then th...

Page 106: ...eating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle See Climate Control System If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust on page 127 Remote Trunk Release The remote trunk release button is located in the glovebox Press the button to open the trunk To use this feature your ...

Page 107: ...ow in the dark emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk near the latch This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle to open the trunk from the inside Rear Seat Pass Through Your vehicle has a small door in the rear seat This door allows you to access the trunk from inside the vehicle The rear seat armrest must be down for the pass through door to open To...

Page 108: ...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 108 ...

Page 109: ...o the second position to activate the express down feature To stop the window as it is lowering press down briefly on the switch again Window Lockout o Window Lockout The rear window lockout button is located on the driver s door armrest near the window switches Press the right side of this button to disable the rear window controls The light on the button will come on indicating the feature is in...

Page 110: ... not need to be open 3 Close all doors Once armed the alarm will go off if someone tries to enter the vehicle without using the RKE transmitter or a key or turns the ignition on with an incorrect key The horn will sound and the turn signal lamps will flash for about two minutes When the alarm is armed the trunk may be opened with the RKE transmitter The power door lock switches are disabled and th...

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

Page 112: ...nd the key appears to be not damaged try another ignition key At this time you may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 428 If the engine still does not start with the other key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle does start the first key may be faulty See your dealer who can service the PASS Key III to have a new key made In an emergency contact Roadside Assis...

Page 113: ...ected by the PASS Key III system at this time If you lose or damage your PASS Key III key see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key III to have a new key made Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Notice Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Do not drive at any one constant speed f...

Page 114: ...radio and windshield wipers operate while the engine is off To use ACCESSORY turn the key clockwise C RUN This position is where the key returns to after the vehicle is started This position displays some of the warning and indicator lights The battery could be drained if you leave the key in the ACCESSORY or RUN position with the engine off You may not be able to start your vehicle if the battery...

Page 115: ... be able to start your vehicle after it has been parked for an extended period of time Retained Accessory Power RAP After you turn the ignition off and remove the key you will still have power to such accessories as the power windows clock radio and if equipped audio steering wheel controls and sunroof The power to the accessories can last up to 10 minutes The instrument panel cluster lights will ...

Page 116: ...icle has a Computer Controlled Cranking System This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components If the ignition key is turned to the START position and then released when the engine begins cranking the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts If the engine does not start and the key is held in START for many seconds cranking will be stopped aft...

Page 117: ...engine and transaxle gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts Notice Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you do not your engine might not perform properly Any resulting damage would not be covered ...

Page 118: ...d cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 3 Plug the cord into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If y...

Page 119: ...hicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into Park P on page 123 If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 315 Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic ...

Page 120: ... 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 at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is run...

Page 121: ...s vehicle speed even more than THIRD 3 without using your brakes You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on Notice Driving in SECOND 2 for more than 25 miles 40 km or at speeds over 55 mph 90 km h may damage the transaxle Also shifting into SECOND 2 at speeds above 65 mph 105 km h can c...

Page 122: ...than 5 mph 8 km h The brake light will come on and stay on until the parking brake is released See Brake System Warning Light on page 201 for more information To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal down with your left foot When you lift your left foot the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position Notice...

Page 123: ... a Trailer on page 315 Steering Column Shift Lever If your vehicle has a steering column shift lever use the following procedure to shift the vehicle into PARK P 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P by pulling the shift lever toward you and moving it up as far as it will go 3 With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down set the parking brak...

Page 124: ...th you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and...

Page 125: ...Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is RUN See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 119 The shift lock control system is designed to do the following Prevent the ignition key from being removed unless the shift lever is in PARK P Prevent movement of the console shift lever ...

Page 126: ...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 126 ...

Page 127: ... 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 128: ...ine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 302 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be i...

Page 129: ...ll the tab back for night driving There are also three OnStar buttons located at the bottom of the mirror See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar See OnStar System on page 135 for more information about the services OnStar provides Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner Do not spray gl...

Page 130: ... information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar See OnStar System on page 135 for more information about the services OnStar provides O On Off This is the on off button Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on automatically each time the ignition is started To operate the automatic dimming mirror do the following 1 Make sure the indicator ligh...

Page 131: ... Under certain circumstances such as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance If not adjusted to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance do the following 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map 2 Press and hold the on off button for six seconds Rel...

Page 132: ...hat the mirror is in automatic dimming mode 2 Turn off the automatic dimming mirror function by pressing and holding the on off button until the indicator light turns off Compass Operation Press the on off button once to turn the compass on or off When the ignition and the compass feature are on the compass will show two character boxes for a few seconds After a few seconds the mirror will display...

Page 133: ...mation 2 Press and hold the on off button until a zone number appears on the display 3 Once the zone number appears on the display press the on off button quickly until you reach the correct zone number If C or CAL appears in the compass window the compass may need calibration See Compass Calibration listed previously Outside Power Mirrors The controls for the outside power mirrors are located on ...

Page 134: ... is shifted out of REVERSE R or the ignition is turned to off the driver s and passenger s side mirror will return to its original position See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 231 for more information Outside Convex Mirror The passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver s seat CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicle...

Page 135: ...rrow on the outside rearview mirror will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change See Turn and Lane Change Signals on page 162 for more information OnStar System OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety security information and convenience services If your airbags deploy the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnS...

Page 136: ...l OnStar features are available on all vehicles To check if your vehicle is equipped to provide the services described below or for a full description of OnStar services and system limitations see the OnStar Owner s Guide in your glove box or visit onstar com OnStar Services For new vehicles with OnStar the Safe Sound Plan or the Directions Connections Plan is included for one year from the date o...

Page 137: ...rvices 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 ...

Page 138: ...ar 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 vehicle has...

Page 139: ...r 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 OnStar button to confirm that your OnStar equipment is active Universal Home Remote System Universal Home Remote System With One Triangular LED The Universal Home Remote System provi...

Page 140: ...horization to use this equipment Universal Home Remote System With Three Round LED The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand held Radio Frequency RF transmitters used to activate devices such 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 devic...

Page 141: ... authorization to use this equipment Universal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED Your vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System If there are three round Light Emitting Diode LED above the Universal Home Remote System buttons follow the instructions below If there is one triangular LED above the Universal Home Remote System buttons follow the instructions under Universal Hom...

Page 142: ...al remote control transmitter for fixed code programming It is also recommended that upon the sale or lease termination of the vehicle the programmed buttons should be erased for security purposes See Erasing your Universal Home Remote Buttons later in this section Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or security device you are programming When programming a garage door it ...

Page 143: ... channels 1 Remove the battery cover of the hand held transmitter 2 Write down the eight to 12 coding switch settings from left to right When the switch is in the up position write on and when a switch is in the down position write off If a switch is set between the up and down position write middle 3 Enter these positions into the Universal Home Remote System as follows Press and release all thre...

Page 144: ...ld like to use to control the garage door until the garage door moves The indicator light above the selected button should slowly blink You may need to hold the button from five to 55 seconds 7 Immediately release the button when the garage door moves The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete 8 Press and release the button again The garage door should move confirming tha...

Page 145: ...Follow these steps to program up to three channels 1 Press the two outside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds and immediately release them 2 Go to the garage Locate the garage door motor head and press and release the learn button After pressing the learn button you have 10 to 30 seconds to complete Step 4 depending on your garage control unit If you cannot locate the learn button ref...

Page 146: ...icator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons You can reprogram any of the three buttons by repeating the instructions Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons You should erase the programmed buttons when you sell the vehicle or terminate your lease To erase either rolling code or fixed code on the Universal Home Remote device do the follo...

Page 147: ...e Remote Transmitter Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in the programming steps Keep the original hand held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming It is also recommended that upon the sale of the ...

Page 148: ...rage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in Gate Operator and Canadian Programming later in this section 4 The indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly after Universal Home Remote successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand held transmitter Release both buttons 5 Press and hold the newly trained Universal Home Remote button and...

Page 149: ...ll erase all previous programming from the Universal Home Remote buttons Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission This may not be long enough for Universal Home Remote to pick up the signal during programming Similarly some U S gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same ma...

Page 150: ...me beginning with Step 2 under Programming Universal Home Remote shown earlier in this section Individual buttons cannot be erased but they can be reprogrammed See Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button following this section Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To program a device to Universal Home Remote using a Universal Home Remote button previously trained follow t...

Page 151: ...ront bin and accessory outlet To remove push up and forward to loosen then pull the bin out If your vehicle has a center flex storage unit pull the handle rearward to open the front bin and accessory power outlet To remove pull the bin out Center Console Storage Area If your vehicle has a full floor console it has two storage areas To access the upper tray storage lift the left lever located in th...

Page 152: ...ccessed by folding the compartment forward When not being used the center seat lap belt can be stored in the underseat storage compartment Rear Seat Armrest Your vehicle has a rear seat armrest with cupholders To access pull the tab on the armrest forward Convenience Net The vehicle may have a convenience net located on the back wall of the trunk The net is not for larger heavier loads Store those...

Page 153: ...it can be opened manually To close the sunroof press the front of the driver s side button to the second detent position and release To vent the sunroof press and hold the back of the passenger s side button until the vent reaches the desired position Press the front of the passenger s side button to close the sunroof If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing the anti pinch fe...

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Page 155: ...ent Panel Brightness 174 Courtesy Lamps 174 Entry Lighting 174 Delayed Entry Lighting 174 Theater Dimming 175 Delayed Exit Lighting 175 Perimeter Lighting 175 Front Reading Lamps 175 Electric Power Management 176 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver 177 Battery Run Down Protection 177 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA 178 Accessory Power Outlet s 181 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 182 Climate Contro...

Page 156: ... 210 Fog Lamp Light 210 Cruise Control Light 210 Highbeam On Light 210 Fuel Gage 211 Driver Information Center DIC 212 DIC Controls and Displays 212 DIC Compass 218 DIC Warnings and Messages 221 DIC Vehicle Customization 231 Audio System s 241 Setting the Time Without Date Display 242 Setting the Time With Date Display 243 Radio with CD Base 245 Radio with CD MP3 251 Using an MP3 262 XM Radio Mess...

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Page 158: ...Instrument Panel Overview 158 ...

Page 159: ...page 174 I Hood Release See Hood Release on page 333 J Cruise Controls See Cruise Control on page 167 Heated Steering Wheel Button If Equipped See Heated Steering Wheel on page 161 K Parking Brake See Parking Brake on page 122 L Audio Steering Wheel Controls See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 271 M Climate Controls See Climate Control System on page 182 or Dual Automatic Climate Control Sys...

Page 160: ...k no matter what position your 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 10...

Page 161: ...tilt the wheel hold the wheel and pull the lever toward you Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place Heated Steering Wheel Your vehicle may have a heated steering wheel The button for this feature is located on the left side of the steering wheel Press the button to turn the heated steering wheel on or off A light on the button will display whe...

Page 162: ...s on page 164 L Windshield Washer See Windshield Washer on page 166 _ Heated Washer Fluid See Windshield Washer on page 166 Turn and Lane Change Signals To signal a turn move the lever on the left side of the steering wheel all the way up or down The lever returns automatically when the turn is complete An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change...

Page 163: ...dent If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 428 Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 0 8 miles 1 3 km a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal To turn off the chime move the turn signal lever to the off position Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high...

Page 164: ... The wiper speed can be set for a long or short delay between wipes The closer the band is set to the top of the lever the shorter the delay 6 Low Speed Turn the band away from you to the first solid band past the delay settings for steady wiping at low speed 1 High Speed For high speed wiping turn the band further to the second solid band past the delay settings 9 Off To stop the wipers move the ...

Page 165: ...evels within the delay area The position closest to off is the lowest sensitivity setting level one This allows more rain or snow to collect on the windshield between wipes Turning the wiper band away from you to higher sensitivity levels increases the sensitivity of the system and frequency of wipes The highest sensitivity setting level five is closest to low A single wipe will occur each time yo...

Page 166: ...his position and then releasing it will activate the heated windshield washer fluid system This activation will initiate four heated wash wipe cycles The first heated wash wipe cycle may take up to 40 seconds to occur depending on outside temperature After the first wash wipe cycle it may take up to 20 seconds for each of the remaining cycles The heated windshield washer fluid system may be turned...

Page 167: ... 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 if your vehicle has this feature begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System TCS on page 283 When road conditions allow you to ...

Page 168: ...ght on the instrument panel cluster will come on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 194 CAUTION If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise con...

Page 169: ... until you reach your new desired speed then release it To increase vehicle speed in small increments press the RES button Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control To reduce your speed while using cruise control Press and hold the SET button on the steering wheel until you reach the lower speed you want then release it To slow down in very small amounts press the SET button on the steering wheel ...

Page 170: ... be too much trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal Press the cancel button on the steering wheel Press the T on off button on the steering wheel Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased by turning off the cruise control or the ignition Exterior Lamps The exterio...

Page 171: ...door when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on Parking Lamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Fog Lamps Push the exterior lamps control in to turn on the fog lamps See Fog Lamps on page 173 Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers are turned on and have completed eight wipe cycles within four minutes When...

Page 172: ...s on The exterior lamp button for the headlamps is off The automatic transaxle is not in PARK P When the DRL are on only your low beam headlamps will be on The parking lamps taillamps sidemarker and other lamps will not be on When it is dark enough outside your low beam headlamps will come on The other lamps that turn on with your headlamps will also turn on When it is bright enough outside the re...

Page 173: ...u change to high beam headlamps Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Cornering Lamps If your vehicle has this feature the cornering lamps come on when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the vehicle is not in PARK P and you signal a turn with the turn signal multifunction lever They provide more light for cornering Exterior Lighting Battery Saver...

Page 174: ...ting If it is dark enough outside when you press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter the interior courtesy lamps will turn on and stay on for about 40 seconds The lamps can be turned off immediately by pressing the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter turning the ignition key to RUN or activating the power door locks Delayed Entry Lighting The interior lamps wi...

Page 175: ...d into the ignition the exit lighting will be cancelled and the lighting will fade out Perimeter Lighting If it is dark enough outside when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed the DRL parking lamps and back up lamps will come on This feature can be programmed on for various amounts of time in seconds for each transmitter See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 231 fo...

Page 176: ... needed for very high electrical loads A high electrical load occurs when several of the following loads are on headlamps high beams fog lamps rear window defogger climate control fan at high speed heated seats engine cooling fans trailer loads and loads plugged into accessory power outlets EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery It does this by balancing the generator s output and...

Page 177: ... turned on Battery Run Down Protection This vehicle has a feature to help prevent the battery from being drained if the interior courtesy lamps reading map lamps visor vanity lamps or trunk lamp are accidentally left on If any of these lamps are left on they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes if the ignition is off The lamps will not come back on again until one of the following occurs T...

Page 178: ... bumper within this area Ultrasonic sensors on the rear bumper are used to detect the distance to the object CAUTION The Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist URPA system does not replace driver vision URPA does not Operate above speeds of 5 mph 8 km h Detect objects more than 8 feet 2 5 meters behind the vehicle This distance may be less during warmer or humid weather Detect objects that are below the bump...

Page 179: ...iver Information Center DIC See DIC Controls and Displays on page 212 How the System Works when Backing If the shift lever is in REVERSE R URPA detects objects close to the rear bumper The first time an object is detected a single beep will sound If an object is detected at a REVERSE R speed between 0 mph 0km h and 5 mph 8 km h the following describes what will occur based on your distance to a de...

Page 180: ...til the vehicle is driven forward above 15 mph 25 km h before URPA will return to normal operation The ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean So be sure to keep your vehicle s rear bumper free of mud dirt snow ice and slush For cleaning instructions see Washing Your Vehicle on page 422 If the DIC still displays the PARK ASSIST OFF message after cleaning the bumper and driving forward at a speed of ...

Page 181: ...tended periods will drain the battery Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible to the accessory power outlets 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 No...

Page 182: ... 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 Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating cooling and ventilation for your vehicle If your vehicle has the remote start feature and it is activated the climate con...

Page 183: ...anel outlets Bi Level This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets and the remaining air to the floor outlets Slightly cooler air is directed to the instrument panel outlets and warmer air is directed to the floor outlets 6 Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with some air directed toward the side window outlets and a little air directed to the windshi...

Page 184: ... engine This is normal Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of the vehicle is a result of high humidity causing moisture to condense on the cool window glass This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly There are two modes to clear frost or fog from the windshield Use the floor defog mode to clear the windows of condensation and to warm the vehicle s occupants Use the...

Page 185: ...s the rear defogger may stay on continuously If turned on again the defogger will only run for about 10 minutes before turning off The defogger can be turned off by pressing the button again by turning the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN or by turning off the engine If your vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors the mirrors will heat to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when...

Page 186: ...or more information Automatic Operation AUTO Automatic Fan When this position is selected on the fan control the system will adjust the fan speed If the OnStar system is activated when this position is selected the fan speed will lower AUTO Automatic Mode 1 Turn the fan control to AUTO 2 Turn the mode control to AUTO 3 Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting between 68 F 21 C and 78 F 26 C...

Page 187: ... near freezing outside temperatures Press the A C button on the fan control to turn off the A C For improved window clearing performance in defog or defrost modes the A C compressor will run automatically in damp cool conditions h Auto Recirculation If AUTO is selected on either the fan or mode control the system will automatically control the air inlet to supply fresh outside air or recirculate t...

Page 188: ...ection Air Conditioning Press this button to override the automatic system and turn the air conditioning system on or off When in AUTO the air conditioning compressor will come on automatically as necessary The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air so you may notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine This is normal ...

Page 189: ...PASS Passenger s Climate Control Press this button to turn the passenger s climate control systems on or off If the PASS button is pressed to turn the passenger temperature setting off the driver s temperature setting will control the temperature for the entire vehicle Sensors The solar sensor located in the defrost grille middle of the instrument panel monitors the solar radiation Do not cover th...

Page 190: ...pply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun The recirculation mode will also be used as needed to maintain cool outlet temperatures Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity moisture condensing on the cool window glass This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly There are two modes to clear fog from your windshield def...

Page 191: ...from the rear window as possible The rear window defogger will only work when the ignition is in RUN The rear window defogger will stay on for about 20 minutes after the button is pressed if you are traveling at slower vehicle speeds At higher vehicle speeds the rear window defogger may stay on continuously If turned on again the defogger will only run for about 10 minutes before turning off The d...

Page 192: ... Use of non GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect the performance of the system Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside the vehicle better Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter traps most of the pollen from the air entering your vehicle Like your vehicle s engine air cleaner filter it may need to be changed pe...

Page 193: ...y pry the pin out 3 To remove the air filter insert a tool between the air filter and the compartment wall on the outboard side of the vehicle Then push in to flatten the pin holding the air filter in place Gently remove the air filter and any loose debris that may be inside the air filter compartment 4 Insert the new air filter by pushing until you hear a click Reinstall the push pin and snap the...

Page 194: ...Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow this manual ...

Page 195: ... vehicle has this cluster or one very similar to it It includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages Be sure to read about them United States shown Canada similar 195 ...

Page 196: ...eter can tell you how far you have driven since you last set it to zero See Driver Information Center DIC on page 212 for information on resetting the trip odometer Tachometer The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is running It displays engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute rpm Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START a chime will be provided for sever...

Page 197: ...ains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion If the passenger s safety belt is 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 ...

Page 198: ...problem If there is a problem with the airbag system in your vehicle the Service airbag message will appear on the DIC display See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 221 for more information Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system Your overhead console has a passenger airbag status indicator When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START the passenger airbag...

Page 199: ...un visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag...

Page 200: ...h the airbag system If this ever happens have the vehicle serviced promptly because an adult size person sitting in the right front passenger seat may not have the protection of the airbags See Airbag Readiness Light on page 197 Charging System Light When you turn the key to RUN or START this light will come on briefly to show that it is working If this light stays on your vehicle needs service Yo...

Page 201: ...r parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on hav...

Page 202: ...rakes See Brake System Warning Light on page 201 The anti lock brake system warning light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN This is normal If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Traction Control System TCS Warning Light This warning light should come on briefly when the engine is started If the warning light do...

Page 203: ... light may come on after you first start to drive and the STABILITRAK NOT READY message will appear in the Driver Information Center DIC See StabiliTrak System on page 284 for more information If the light stays on or comes on when you are driving a SERVICE STABILITRAK message will appear in the DIC This indicates that there may be a problem with the StabiliTrak system and your vehicle may need se...

Page 204: ...r warranty Never drive with the engine coolant temperature warning light on This light will also come on briefly when starting your vehicle If it does not have your vehicle serviced Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the pointer moves towards the H United States or shaded in thermostat symbol area Canada the engine is too hot A temperature indicator l...

Page 205: ...RE message will accompany the light See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 221 for more information Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to do so If underinflated inflate to the proper pressure See Tires on page 385 for more information This light will flash for about 60 seconds and then stay on if a problem is detected with the Tire Pressure Monitor system See Tire Pressure Monitor Syst...

Page 206: ...e 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 transaxle exhaust intake or fuel system...

Page 207: ... 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 208: ...equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Here are some things you need to know i...

Page 209: ...ow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure The light goes on when you turn your key to RUN or START It goes off once you start your engine That is a check to be sure the light works If it does not come on be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong When the li...

Page 210: ...en the fog lamps are turned off See Fog Lamps on page 173 for more information Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever you set the cruise control The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off See Cruise Control on page 167 for more information Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 163 210 ...

Page 211: ... are some things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage At the service station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated half full but it took more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill it The gage moves up a little when you turn a corner speed ...

Page 212: ...tion on page 119 for more information If your vehicle s DIC has these features the compass direction and the outside air temperature may also display on the DIC when viewing the trip and fuel information The compass direction appears on the top right corner of the DIC display The outside air temperature automatically appears in the bottom right corner of the DIC display If there is a problem with ...

Page 213: ... programming U Customization Press this button to customize the feature settings on your vehicle See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 231 for more information V Set Reset Press this button to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC Trip Fuel Menu Items 3 Trip Fuel Press this button to scroll through the following menu items Odometer Press the trip fuel bu...

Page 214: ... miles 8 4 km etc If the retro active reset feature is activated after the vehicle is started but before it begins moving the display will show the number of miles mi or kilometers km that were driven during the last ignition cycle Fuel Range Press the trip fuel button until FUEL RANGE displays This display shows the approximate number of remaining miles mi or kilometers km the vehicle can be driv...

Page 215: ...urrent fuel economy at a particular moment and will change frequently as driving conditions change This display shows the instantaneous fuel economy in miles per gallon mpg or liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km Unlike average economy this screen cannot be reset Average Speed Press the trip fuel button until AVERAGE SPEED displays This display shows the average speed of the vehicle in miles per hou...

Page 216: ...e Scheduled Maintenance on page 442 for more information Remember you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself after each oil change It will not reset itself Also be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change To reset the engine oil life system see Engine Oil Life System on page 340 Park A...

Page 217: ...ings and Messages on page 221 for more information If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a value there may be a problem with your vehicle If this consistently occurs see your dealer for service Learn Tire Positions To access this display the vehicle must be in PARK P After rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM system must re learn the t...

Page 218: ...s matched 4 To match additional transmitters at this time repeat Step 3 Each vehicle can have a maximum of eight transmitters matched to it 5 To exit the programming mode you must cycle the key to OFF Blank Display This display shows no information Customization Menu Items U Customization Press this button to enter the feature settings menu This display allows you to customize the feature settings...

Page 219: ...djusted to account for compass variance the compass in the vehicle could give false readings In order to do this the compass must be set or calibrated to the variance zone in which the vehicle is traveling To adjust for compass variance use the following procedure Compass Variance Procedure 1 Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays 2 Find the vehicle s cu...

Page 220: ...blem If CAL should ever appear in the DIC display the compass may need calibration To calibrate the compass use the following procedure Compass Calibration Procedure 1 Before calibrating the compass make sure the compass zone is set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is traveling See Compass Variance Procedure earlier in this section 2 Press the vehicle information button until the PRESS V ...

Page 221: ... make the messages disappear not correct the problem The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned off See Exterior Lamps on page 170 for more information AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned on See Exterior La...

Page 222: ... tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading Information Label See Tires on page 385 Loading Your Vehicle on page 307 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 392 The DIC display also shows the tire pressure values for the front and rear tires by pressing the vehicle information button See DIC Controls and Displays on page 212 If the tire pressure is low the low tire pressure warn...

Page 223: ... when the engine has overheated Stop and turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage See Engine Overheating on page 351 ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays when the vehicle s engine power is reduced Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle s ability to accelerate If this message is on but there is no reduction in performance proceed to your destination The performanc...

Page 224: ...rly When this message appears make sure that the hood is closed completely See Hood Release on page 333 ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions Adjust your driving accordingly LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays when the driver s side rear door is not closed properly When this message appears make sure t...

Page 225: ...y your dealer as soon as possible when this message is displayed PARK ASSIST OFF If your vehicle has this feature after the vehicle has been started this message will reminder the driver that the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA system has been turned off Press the set reset button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display To turn the URPA system back on see Park Assist unde...

Page 226: ...e that the passenger s door is closed completely SERVICE A C Air Conditioning SYSTEM This message displays when the electronic sensors that control the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer working Have the climate control system serviced by your dealer if you notice a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays when there is a problem with th...

Page 227: ...river that the brake fluid level is low Have the brake system serviced by your dealer as soon as possible The brake system warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster when this message appears on the DIC See Brake System Warning Light on page 201 SERVICE PARK ASSIST If your vehicle has this feature this message displays if there is a problem with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist U...

Page 228: ...pension system is not operating properly See your dealer for service SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the theft deterrent system programmed in the key A fault has been detected in the system which means that the system is disabled and it is not protecting the vehicle The vehicle usually restarts however you may want to take the vehicle to your dealer before t...

Page 229: ...28 km h because the vehicle detects a problem in the speed variable assist steering magnetic ride control or automatic leveling control systems Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer STABILITRAK NOT READY If your vehicle has StabiliTrak this message may display and the Traction Control System and StabiliTrak Warning Light on the instrument panel cluster may be on after first driving the vehicle...

Page 230: ...nsor See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 398 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 392 for more information TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System TCS is turned off Adjust your driving accordingly See Traction Control System TCS on page 283 for more information TRACTION CONTROL ON This message displays when the Traction Control System TCS is turned on See Tr...

Page 231: ... the windshield washer reservoir Also see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 365 for more information DIC Vehicle Customization Your vehicle has customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting Customization features can only be programmed to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for two different drivers All of the cu...

Page 232: ...ppear to English Press the customization button until the PRESS V TO DISPLAY IN ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button to display all DIC messages in English DISPLAY LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear Press the customization button until the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display Press the set rese...

Page 233: ...isplayed on the DIC to select it AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the door s will automatically unlock It also allows you to select which doors and when they will automatically unlock See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 104 for more information Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button to a...

Page 234: ...gs for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll through the following choices HORN LIGHTS OFF There will be no feedback when you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter LIGHTS ONLY The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter HORN ONLY The horn will sound on the second press of the lock button on the RKE transmitter HORN LIGHTS ON defau...

Page 235: ...ailable choices and press the set reset button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it DELAY DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle s doors will be delayed The locking of the vehicle s doors is delayed for up to 10 seconds after a power door lock switch is pressed when a door is open or after the lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE trans...

Page 236: ...tting will remain Select one of the available choices and press the set reset button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING app...

Page 237: ...e it is displayed on the DIC to select it PARK TILT MIRRORS If your vehicle has this feature it allows you to select whether or not the outside mirror s will automatically tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE R See Outside Curb View Assist Mirror on page 134 for more information Press the customization button until PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on the DIC display Press the set reset butt...

Page 238: ... press the customization button to scroll through the following choices OFF default No seat exit recall will occur ON The driver s seat will move back when the key is removed from the ignition The automatic easy exit seat movement will only occur one time after the key is removed from the ignition If the automatic movement has already occurred and you put the key back in the ignition and remove it...

Page 239: ... and press the set reset button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it REMOTE START If your vehicle has this feature it allows you to turn the remote start off or on The remote start feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using your Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter See Remote Vehicle Start under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 95 for more in...

Page 240: ...ress the set reset button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to exit the FEATURE SETTINGS menu Press the customization button until FEATURE SETTINGS PRESS V TO EXIT appears in the DIC display Press the set reset button to exit the menu If you do not exit pressing the customization button again will return you to the beginning of the FEATURE ...

Page 241: ... conditions permit you can tune to your favorite stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them CAUTION This system provides you with a far greater access to audio stations and song listings Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed Always keep your eyes on the road and your mind on th...

Page 242: ...ith RAP the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 115 for more information Setting the Time Without Date Display If your vehicle has an AM FM base radio with a single CD player and preset buttons numbered one through six the radio will have a clock button for setting the time You can set the time by following these steps 1 Press t...

Page 243: ...nth day and year displays 3 Press the pushbutton located under any one of the labels that you want to change Every time the pushbutton is pressed again the time or the date if selected increases by one Another way to increase the time or date is to press the right SEEK arrow or FWD forward button To decrease press the left SEEK arrow or REV reverse button You can also turn the tune knob located on...

Page 244: ...f the radio to adjust the selected setting The date does not automatically display The only way to see the date is by pressing the MENU button and then the clock button when the radio is on The date with display times out after a few seconds and goes back to the normal radio and time display To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the date default setting from month...

Page 245: ...Turn this knob to select radio stations SEEK Press the right or left SEEK arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there To scan stations press and hold either SEEK arrow for a few seconds until a beep sounds The radio goes to a station plays for a few seconds then goes to the next station Press either SEEK arrow again to stop scanning The radio only seeks and scans stations wit...

Page 246: ...ble BASS TREB Bass Treble To adjust the bass or treble press the tune knob or the pushbuttons located under the BASS TREB display until the desired tone control label displays Turn the tune knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the setting Adjust the setting by pressing either the SEEK FWD forward or REV reverse buttons The current bass or treble level displays If a station s ...

Page 247: ...abel side up The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing 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 When a CD is inserted the CD symbol displays As each new track starts to play the track number displays The CD player can play...

Page 248: ... eject the CD If the CD is not removed after several seconds the CD automatically pulls back into the player f Tune Turn this knob to select tracks on the CD currently playing SEEK Press the left SEEK arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than ten seconds have played Press the right SEEK arrow to go to the next track If either SEEK arrow is held or pressed multiple times the player...

Page 249: ...you are listening to press and hold the RPT button for a few seconds An arrow symbol displays Press RPT again to turn off repeat play When repeat is off the symbol no longer displays 4 Information Press this button to switch the display between the track number elapsed time of the track and the time When the ignition is off press this button to display the time BAND Press this button to listen to ...

Page 250: ...ck Your radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate This is not an audio output do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack You can however connect an external audio device such as an iPod laptop computer MP3 player CD changer or cassette tape player etc to the auxiliary input jack for use as another source for audio listening Dri...

Page 251: ...r turn it off CD AUX CD Auxiliary Press this button to play a CD while a portable audio device is playing Press this button again and the system begins playing audio from the connected portable audio player If a portable audio player is not connected No Input Device Found displays Radio with CD MP3 Radio with CD MP3 shown Radio with Six Disc CD MP3 similar 251 ...

Page 252: ...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 O Power Volume Press this knob to turn the system on and off Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume Speed Compensated Volume SCV The radio has Speed Compens...

Page 253: ...llite Radio Service MP3 and RDS Features Press the information button to display additional text information related to the current FM RDS or XM station or MP3 song A choice of additional information such as Channel Song Artist and CAT category can appear Continue pressing the information button to highlight the desired label or press the pushbutton positioned under any one of the labels and the i...

Page 254: ...ne of the six pushbuttons until a beep sounds Whenever that pushbutton is pressed and released the station that was set returns 4 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton radio station you want stored as a favorite The number of favorites pages can be setup using the MENU button To setup the number of favorites pages perform the following steps 1 Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu 2...

Page 255: ...for more than two seconds until a beep sounds EQ Equalization Press this button to select preset equalization settings To return to the manual mode press the EQ button until Manual displays or start to manually adjust the bass midrange or treble by pressing the tune knob Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade BAL FADE Balance Fade To adjust balance or fade press the tune knob until the speaker contro...

Page 256: ...ous XM station within the selected category 4 To exit the category search mode press the FAV button or BAND button to display your favorites again Undesired XM categories can be removed through the setup menu To remove an undesired category perform the following 1 Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu 2 Press the pushbutton located below the XM CAT label 3 Turn the tune knob to dis...

Page 257: ... pulls it in and the CD should begin playing Playing a CD s Six Disc CD Player LOAD Press this button to load CDs into the CD player This CD player holds up to six CDs To insert one CD do the following 1 Press and release the load button 2 Wait for the message to insert the disc 3 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 f...

Page 258: ...D Notice If you add any label to a CD insert more than one CD into the slot at a time or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs you could damage the CD player When using the CD player use only CDs in good condition without any label load one CD at a time and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials liquids and debris Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in th...

Page 259: ... The elapsed time of the track displays RDM Random With the random setting the tracks can be played in random rather than sequential order on one CD or all CDs in a six disc CD player To use random do one of the following Press the CD AUX button or for a single CD player insert a disc partway into the slot of the CD player A RDM label displays To play the tracks from the single CD in random order ...

Page 260: ...r more information on how to play an MP3 CD R or CD RW disc see Using an MP3 on page 262 later in this section CD Messages CHECK DISC If an error message displays and or the CD comes out it could be for one of the following reasons It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play You are driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the CD should play The CD i...

Page 261: ... 5 mm 1 8 inch cable to the radio s front auxiliary input jack When a device is connected press the radio CD AUX button to begin playing audio from the device over the vehicle speakers O Power Volume Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume of the portable player You might need to make additional volume adjustments from the portable device BAND Press this but...

Page 262: ...ton toggles between compressed and uncompressed audio format MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on a CD R or CD RW disc Avoid mixing standard audio and MP3 files on one disc Make sure the CD does not have more than 50 folders 50 playlists and 255 files to read and play Create a folder structure that makes it easy to find songs while...

Page 263: ...MP3 CD R that was recorded using no file folders can also be played If a CD R contains more than the maximum of 50 folders 50 playlists and 255 files the player lets you access and navigate up to the maximum but all items over the maximum cannot be accessed Root Directory The root directory of the CD R is treated as a folder If the root directory has compressed audio files the directory displays a...

Page 264: ...e folder the radio displays ROOT Order of Play Tracks recorded to the CD R are played in the following order Play begins from the first track in the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist When the last track of the last playlist has played play continues from the first track of the first playlist Play begins from the first track in the first folder and contin...

Page 265: ...Player label side up The player pulls it in and the CD R should begin playing If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD R in the player it stays in the player When the ignition or radio is turned on the CD R starts to play where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source As each new track starts to play the track number and song title displays The CD player can play the smaller 3 i...

Page 266: ...ter in this section Z EJECT Press the CD eject button to eject CD R s To eject the CD R that is currently playing press and release this button A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays Once the disc is ejected Remove Disc displays The CD R can be removed If the CD R is not removed after several seconds the CD R automatically pulls back into the player and begins playing For the Six Disc CD player ...

Page 267: ...iscs in a six disc CD player To use random do one of the following 1 To play MP3 files in random order from the CD R that is currently playing press the pushbutton positioned under the RDM label until Random Current Disc displays Press the same pushbutton again to turn off random play 2 To play songs from all CDs loaded in a six disc CD player in random order press the pushbutton positioned under ...

Page 268: ... pushbutton below the back label to return to the main music navigator screen Now the album name displays on the second line between the arrows and songs from the current album begins to play Once all songs from that album have played the player moves to the next album in alphabetical order on the CD R and begins playing MP3 files from that album To exit music navigator mode press the pushbutton b...

Page 269: ...the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after four second delay The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly Channel Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel Channel Unavail Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer...

Page 270: ... For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message displays after having your vehicle serviced check with your dealer XM Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message alternates with the XM Radio eight digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate the service Unknown Radio ID not known should only be if hardware failure If this mes...

Page 271: ...fferent vehicle This feature requires no user input to be activated The radio is automatically armed when it is put into the vehicle for the first time If THEFTLOCK is activated the radio will not operate if stolen The radio will display LOCKED If this occurs the radio will need to be returned to your GM dealer Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has audio steering wheel controls they ma...

Page 272: ...me Seek Press the seek arrow to go to the next radio station or CD whichever is the active source and stay there 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 th...

Page 273: ...CDs 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 will 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 neutral de...

Page 274: ...r the rear window defogger Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not clear the inside rear window with sharp objects If static is heard on the radio when the rear window defogger is turned on it could mean that a defogger grid line has been damaged If this is true the grid line must be repaired If you choose to add a cellular telephone to your vehicle and the antenna needs to be attache...

Page 275: ...Recovery 288 Passing 288 Loss of Control 290 Driving at Night 291 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 293 City Driving 296 Freeway Driving 297 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 298 Highway Hypnosis 299 Hill and Mountain Roads 300 Winter Driving 302 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 306 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 307 Loading Your Vehicle 307 Towing 313 Towing Your Vehicle 313 Recrea...

Page 276: ... 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 277: ...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 278: ... 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 279: ...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 280: ...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 281: ... the engine stops you will 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 325 Anti Lock Brake System ABS Your vehicle has the Anti Lock Brake System ABS an advanced ele...

Page 282: ...eels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and con...

Page 283: ...e has a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that the front wheels are spinning too much or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power by closing the throttle and managing engine spark to limit wheel spin The traction control system and ...

Page 284: ...rmation StabiliTrak System Your vehicle may have this feature The StabiliTrak system is an advanced computer controlled system that helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions This is accomplished by selectively applying any one of the vehicle s brakes and reducing engine power The StabiliTrak system comes on automatically whenever you start your ve...

Page 285: ...irmly and let the system work for you You may feel the brakes vibrate or you may notice some noise but this is normal The brakes will return to normal operation after the brake pedal has been released Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips It is important to ta...

Page 286: ...ould you do if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you will want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you ...

Page 287: ...hese First apply your brakes See Braking on page 280 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees ve...

Page 288: ...er on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again A simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender...

Page 289: ...y dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity If other vehicles are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone is not trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your vehicle s mi...

Page 290: ...hicle s three control systems In the braking skid your wheels are not rolling In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal Remember Any traction control system helps a...

Page 291: ...s enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any Anti Lock Brake System ABS helps avoid only the braking skid Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue Here are some tips on night dr...

Page 292: ...hen you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who does not lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep the windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty gla...

Page 293: ...ly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It is wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer fluid res...

Page 294: ...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 and you are going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning does not happen often But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water i...

Page 295: ...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 296: ...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 297 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 297: ...way as a passing lane At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often ...

Page 298: ...osted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you are ready Try to be well rested If you must start when you are not fresh such as after a day s work do not plan to make too many miles that first part of the jou...

Page 299: ...st plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Do not let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and yo...

Page 300: ...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 301: ... the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill Know how to go uphill Drive in the highest gear possible 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 alert There could be something in your lane like...

Page 302: ... 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 302 ...

Page 303: ...o avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you have the Traction Control System TCS it will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even if your vehicle has TCS you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions Under certain conditions you ...

Page 304: ...roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you are actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow Here ...

Page 305: ...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 306: ...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 307: ...icle 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 313 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 wei...

Page 308: ...ation pressures D For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 385 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 392 There is also important loading information on the Certification label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axle see Certification Label later in this section Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 ...

Page 309: ...d 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 of your vehicle If your vehicle can tow a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 315 for important information on towing a trailer towing safety rules and ...

Page 310: ...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 311: ...d if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out See Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit earlier in this section CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose cont...

Page 312: ...rry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Automatic Level Control This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the load changes It is automatic you do not need to adjust anything This type of level control is fully automatic and will provide a better leveled riding position as well as better handling under a variety of passenger and loading conditions An air compressor co...

Page 313: ...with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendati...

Page 314: ...ned to be towed with all four wheels on the ground If your vehicle must be towed you should use a dolly See Dolly Towing that follows for more information Dolly Towing Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly To tow your vehicle using a dolly follow these steps 1 Put the front wheels on the dolly 2 Put the vehicle in PARK P 3 Set the parking brake and then remove the key 4 Clamp the steering wheel ...

Page 315: ...ation 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 part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rule...

Page 316: ...n the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Three important considerations have to do with weight The weight of the trailer The weight of the trailer tongue The total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 1 000 lbs 450 kg But even that can be too heavy It...

Page 317: ...ng in the vehicle If you have a lot of options equipment passengers or cargo in your vehicle it will reduce the tongue weight your vehicle can carry which will also reduce the trailer weight your vehicle can tow And if you tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle on page 307 for more information about your ...

Page 318: ...e 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 127 Dirt and water can also enter the vehicle Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hit...

Page 319: ...ts 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 check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps...

Page 320: ...ra wiring Check with your dealer 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 are about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind...

Page 321: ... 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 here is how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but do not shift into PARK P yet 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the whe...

Page 322: ... trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive belt cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review this information before you start your trip Check peri...

Page 323: ...atic Transaxle Fluid 343 Engine Coolant 347 Radiator Pressure Cap 351 Engine Overheating 351 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 353 Cooling System 3 8L V6 Engine 354 Cooling System 4 6L V8 Engine 360 Power Steering Fluid 364 Windshield Washer Fluid 365 Brakes 367 Battery 370 Jump Starting 372 Headlamp Aiming 377 Bulb Replacement 380 Halogen Bulbs 380 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Si...

Page 324: ...ment Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 421 Care of Safety Belts 422 Weatherstrips 422 Washing Your Vehicle 422 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 422 Finish Care 423 Windshield and Wiper Blades 423 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 424 Tires 424 Sheet Metal Damage 425 Finish Damage 425 Underbody Maintenance 425 Chemical Paint Spotting 425 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 426 Vehicle Identificatio...

Page 325: ...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 326: ...attempt any vehicle maintenance task CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt If you want to do some of your own service work you will want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to serv...

Page 327: ...nleaded 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 If your vehicle has th...

Page 328: ...r lamp may turn on and your vehicle may fail a smog check test See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 206 If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used 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 ...

Page 329: ... an octane 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 re...

Page 330: ...ended 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 open the fuel door apply pressure in the center of the rear edge of the fuel door and it will pop open To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly to the left countercl...

Page 331: ...e the cap is fully installed 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 206 The vehicle has a Driver Information Center DIC the TIGHTEN GAS CAP message will be displayed if the fuel cap is not properly installed CAUTION If a fire starts while you are refu...

Page 332: ... fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Things t...

Page 333: ...or 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull the secondary hood release to the right The hood latch is located under the hood near the center at the front edge of the grille 3 Hold the latch to the right as you lift up on the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly 333 ...

Page 334: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3 8L V6 engine here is what you will see 334 ...

Page 335: ...Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Out of View See Power Steering Fluid on page 364 G Electric Engine Cooling Fans See Index H Engine Oil Dipstick Out of View See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 337 I Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 337 J Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 343 K Br...

Page 336: ...When you open the hood on the 4 6L V8 engine here is what you will see 336 ...

Page 337: ...e Oil If the OIL LEVEL LOW ADD OIL message appears in the Driver Information Center DIC it means you need to check the engine oil level right away For more information see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 221 You should check the engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate re...

Page 338: ...tions on page 436 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 334 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range in the cross hatched area Push ...

Page 339: ...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 340: ...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 SOON message will come on See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 221 Change your oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is possible that if you are driving u...

Page 341: ...art 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 cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine o...

Page 342: ... the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt If the filter remains caked with dirt a new filter is required To inspect or replace the filter do the following 1 Loosen and remove the two screws on the top of the engine air cleaner filter cover 2 Lift up the outboard side of the cover a...

Page 343: ...s If it is not there and the engine backfires you could be burned Do not drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner filter off Notice If the air cleaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you are driving Automatic Transaxle Fluid Whe...

Page 344: ...if you have been driving When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C At high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 F to 200 F 82 C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it is col...

Page 345: ... more information on location 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the cross hatched area 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way 3 8L V6 Engine 345 ...

Page 346: ...correct 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 452 3 After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid earlier in this section 4 When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back ...

Page 347: ...clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gages work as they should Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL may cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant may re...

Page 348: ...ur 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 coolant...

Page 349: ...ant recovery tank but be careful not to spill it CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot CAUTION You can be burned i...

Page 350: ...age 334 CAUTION Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark located on the side of the surge tank t...

Page 351: ...coolant to the radiator see Index When replacing the pressure cap make sure to turn cap until it clicks Radiator Pressure Cap Notice The radiator cap on your vehicle is a pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck See Engine Compartment O...

Page 352: ...l the engine is cool See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 353 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 353 for information on driving to a s...

Page 353: ...ff the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode If an overheated engine condition exists and the message ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE is displayed an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode yo...

Page 354: ...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 The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark when the engine is cold The coolant level should be above the FULL COLD mark under normal operating conditions If it is not you may have a leak...

Page 355: ...f 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 Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL may cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require changing soo...

Page 356: ...water and DEX COOL coolant Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture If you have not found a problem yet but the coolant level is not at the FULL COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant on page ...

Page 357: ... at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressur...

Page 358: ...n the valve cover oil fill hole until you are ready to replace the cover shield 4 After the engine cools open the coolant air bleed valve There is one bleed valve It is located on the thermostat housing 5 Fill the radiator with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant on page 347 for more information about the proper coolant mixture If you see a stre...

Page 359: ...ant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 10 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans 11 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the f...

Page 360: ...s what you will see A Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B Electric Engine Cooling Fans CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan 360 ...

Page 361: ...ine Protection Operating Mode on page 353 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL may cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require changing sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Any repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always use DEX COOL sili...

Page 362: ... cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine cou...

Page 363: ...ylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot 1 Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left ...

Page 364: ...oper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark on the side of the coolant surge tank 5 Then replace the cap Be sure the cap is hand tight and fully seated Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 334 for information on the location of the power steering fluid reservoir When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check p...

Page 365: ...t the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 452 Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer...

Page 366: ...x water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water does not clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it is very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Do not use engine coolant ant...

Page 367: ...r later your brakes will not work well or will not work at all So it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you will have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If your vehicle has t...

Page 368: ...well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in the brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluid ...

Page 369: ...ld result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque specifi...

Page 370: ...change for the worse The braking performance you have come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery When it is time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco replacement battery Warning Battery posts terminals and rela...

Page 371: ... the protection needed in a crash If a replacement battery is ever needed it must be vented in the same manner as the original battery Always make sure that the vent hose is properly reattached before reinstalling the seat cushion To be sure the vent hose A is properly attached the vent hose connectors B must be securely reattached to the vent outlets C on each side of the battery and the vent ass...

Page 372: ...a battery without getting hurt Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature on page 271 Jump Starting If your vehicle s battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely CAUTION Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas tha...

Page 373: ...you do not want You would not be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure Put an automatic transaxle in PARK P or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake Notice If you leave your radio or other accesso...

Page 374: ...rview on page 334 for location Access the remote positive terminal by removing the cover CAUTION An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if yo...

Page 375: ...ehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive or to a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not connect positive to negative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe o...

Page 376: ... and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it will not start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs...

Page 377: ...h beams at you this may mean the vertical aim of your headlamps needs to be adjusted It is recommended that the vehicle is taken to your dealer for service if the headlamps need to be adjusted It is possible however to re aim the headlamps as described in the following procedure The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft 7 6 m from a ...

Page 378: ...ens of the low beam headlamp 3 Measure the distance from the ground to the aim dot on the low beam headlamp Record the distance 4 At the wall measure from the ground upward A to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it 5 Draw or tape a horizontal line B on the wall the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in Step 4 Notice Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut off when aiming C...

Page 379: ...near each headlamp assembly The adjustment screw can be turned with a 6 mm male hex 8 Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam 9 Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line The lamp on the left A shows the corre...

Page 380: ...section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps A Sidemarker Lamp B Stoplamp Taillamp Turn Signal Lamp 380 ...

Page 381: ...hex nuts holding the taillamp assembly in place 6 Pull out the taillamp assembly 7 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it straight out to remove it 8 Replace the old bulb with a new one 9 Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall 10 Reverse these steps to reinstall the taillamp assembly When reinstalling the taillamp assembly make sure the plastic pin on the taillamp assembly lines up...

Page 382: ...wing 1 Open the trunk See Trunk on page 106 for more information 2 Remove the three fasteners from the trunk trim 3 Pull back the trunk trim to access the bulbs 4 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it 5 Pull the bulb straight out 6 Replace the bulb and reinstall it in the assembly by turning it clockwise 382 ...

Page 383: ...reinstall the bulb socket Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamps Bulb Number Back up Lamp 921 Sidemarker License Plate Lamp and Auxiliary Taillamp 194 Stoplamp Taillamp and Turn Signal Lamp 3057K For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking See Scheduled Maintenance on page 442 It is a good i...

Page 384: ...e of the wiper blade assembly and slide the assembly off the end of the wiper arm 4 Replace the blade assembly with a new one Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield 5 Repeat the steps for the other wiper 384...

Page 385: ... an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 307 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 392 Overinflat...

Page 386: ...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 387: ...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 388: ...re on page 392 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 tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code ...

Page 389: ...ed 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 weight of optional accessories Some examples of optional ...

Page 390: ...r the front axle See Loading Your Vehicle on page 307 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle See Loading Your Vehicle on page 307 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 391: ...laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Rim A metal support for a tire 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 ...

Page 392: ...ively Notice Do not let anyone tell you that under inflation or over inflation is all right It is not If your tires do not have enough air under inflation you can get the following Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Premature 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 ri...

Page 393: ...ting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 km Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem Press the tire gage firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label no further adjustment is necessary If the inflation pressure is low add air until you reach the recommen...

Page 394: ...nd DIC Warnings and Messages on page 221 You may notice during cooler weather conditions that the tire pressure monitor light located on the instrument panel cluster and the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message will appear when the vehicle is first started and the turn off as you start to drive the vehicle This could be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and need to be inflated to t...

Page 395: ...ction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation o...

Page 396: ...sage comes on and stays on Resetting the TPMS Sensor Identification Codes Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code Any time you replace one or more of the TPMS sensors or rotate the vehicle s tires the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire wheel position The sensors are matched to the tire wheel positions in the following order driver s side front tire passenger s s...

Page 397: ...een matched to the tire wheel position To decrease the tire s air pressure use the pointed end of the valve cap a pencil style air pressure gage or a key 7 Proceed to the passenger s side front tire and repeat the procedure in Step 6 8 Proceed to the passenger s side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 6 9 Proceed to the driver s side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 6 10 After he...

Page 398: ...nce 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5 000 to 8 000 miles 8 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate y...

Page 399: ...r Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 393 Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 436 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...

Page 400: ...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 401: ...ed for use on your vehicle See Compact Spare Tire on page 418 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 402: ... for your vehicle and have them properly installed by a GM certified technician See Buying New Tires on page 400 and Accessories and Modifications on page 325 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 403: ...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 404: ...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 405: ...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 408 for more information Used R...

Page 406: ... 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 your vehicle s wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the front tires Notice If your vehicle has P225 60R16 size tires use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the prop...

Page 407: ...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 408: ... from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued To be even more certain the vehicle will not move you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tir...

Page 409: ...r turn it counterclockwise to remove it 2 Lift and remove the compact spare tire cover 3 Remove the washer and retainer that holds down the jack and wheel wrench 4 Remove the jack container with the jack and the wheel wrench 5 Remove the spare tire from the vehicle See Compact Spare Tire on page 418 for more information 409 ...

Page 410: ...the jack A and the wheel wrench B Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Place the wheel wrench securely over the wheel nut Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen all the wheel nuts but do no remove them yet 410 ...

Page 411: ...le damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 3 Put the jack into the flange in the frame which is located near each wheel well The flanges are accessible through openings in the plastic trim at the bottom of the vehicle The front opening is about 8 inches 20 cm back from the front wheel well The rear opening is about 3 inches 8 cm forward from the...

Page 412: ...ire near the flat tire CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack 6 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the compact spare tire to fit under the vehicle 412 ...

Page 413: ...nd cause an accident When you change a wheel CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off 8 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 413...

Page 414: ...ht come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 10 Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 11 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 414 ...

Page 415: ...ice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 436 for the wheel nut torque specification 12 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown Notice Wheel covers will not fit on your c...

Page 416: ...ause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place After you have put the compact spare tire on your vehicle you need to store the flat tire in your trunk Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as possible To store the compact spare tire and tools do the following 416 ...

Page 417: ...ompartment floor 4 Insert the jack container E into the spare tire F 5 Insert the wheel wrench G and jack H into the center of the compact spare tire making sure to line up the wheel nut hole with the bolt I on the compartment floor 6 Secure the compact spare tire and the jack container E with the washer D and the retainer C 7 Reinstall the compact spare tire cover B 8 Secure with the center retai...

Page 418: ...t spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles And do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires They will not fit Keep the spare tire and its wheel together Notice Tire chains will not fit your compact spare Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chai...

Page 419: ...pace Before using cleaners read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label While cleaning your vehicle s interior maintain adequate ventilation by opening your vehicle s doors and windows Dust may be removed from small buttons and knobs using a small brush with soft bristles Your dealer has a product for cleaning your vehicle s glass Should it become necessary you can also obtain a product...

Page 420: ...cuum To clean use the following instructions 1 Saturate a lint free clean white cloth 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 i...

Page 421: ...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 422: ...rm 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 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 426 Do not use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or ab...

Page 423: ... remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years To help keep the paint finish looking new keep the vehicle in a garage or covered whenever possible Winds...

Page 424: ...me polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only Use chrome polish only on chrome plated wheels but avoid any painted surface of the wheel and buff off immediately after application Notice If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes you could dam...

Page 425: ...dy If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer ...

Page 426: ...els and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on wipe off Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one easy step no wiping necessary Wash Wax Concentrate Medium ...

Page 427: ...Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You will find this label on your spare tire cover It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label you will find the followi...

Page 428: ... the problem is fixed or goes away Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the ...

Page 429: ...Fuses Usage F1 Spare F2 Driver s Side Low Beam F3 Passenger s Side Low Beam Fuses Usage F4 Airbag Ignition F5 Engine Control Module F6 Transaxle Ignition 429 ...

Page 430: ...Lamp F21 Oxygen Sensor F22 Powertrain F23 Engine Control Module ECM Crank F24 Injector Coil F25 Injector Coil F26 Air Conditioning F27 Air Solenoid Fuses Usage F28 Engine Control Module Transaxle Control Module ECM TCM F29 Spare F30 Spare F31 Spare F32 Spare J Case Fuse Usage JC1 Heated Windshield Washer JC2 Cooling Fan 1 JC3 Spare JC4 Crank JC5 Cooling Fan 2 JC6 Anti lock Brake System 2 JC7 Anti ...

Page 431: ... on the seat cushion you could cause a short that could damage the battery and or wires Avoid contact between the rear seat and the fuse center whenever you remove or reinstall the rear seat Do not remove covers from any of the covered parts and do not store anything under the seats To remove the rear seat cushion do the following 1 Pull up on the front of the cushion to release the front hooks 2 ...

Page 432: ... always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and are not twisted 1 Buckle the center passenger position safety belt then route the safety belts through the proper slots in the seat cushion Do not let the safety belts get twisted 2 Slide the rear of the cushion down and under the seatback 3 With the seat cushion lowered push rearward and then press down on the front of the sea...

Page 433: ...J Case Fuses Usage JC1 Climate Control Fan JC2 Rear Defogger JC3 Electronic Leveling Control Compressor Fuses Usage F1 Amplifier Option F2 Not Used F3 Interior Lamps 433 ...

Page 434: ... F23 Accessory Power Outlet F24 Driver Door Module Fuses Usage F25 Passenger Door Module F26 Trunk Release F27 Heated Cooled Seats Option F28 Engine Control Module Transaxle Control Module ECM TCM F29 Regulated Voltage Control Sense F30 Daytime Running Lamps F31 Instrument Panel Harness Module F32 Not Used F33 Not Used F34 Steering Wheel Illumination F35 Body Harness Module F36 Memory Seat Module ...

Page 435: ...Memory Seat Module CB3 Door Module Power Windows CB4 Not Used Resistor Usage F39 Terminating Resistor Relays Usage R1 Retained Accessory Power R2 Park Lamps R3 Run Option R4 Daytime Running Lamps R5 Not Used R6 Trunk Release R7 Fuel Pump R8 Not Used R9 Door Lock R10 Door Unlock R11 Not Used R12 Not Used R13 Not Used R14 Rear Defogger R15 Electronic Leveling Control Compressor 435 ...

Page 436: ...oning Refrigerant R134a 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 Drain and Refill 3 8L V6 Engine 7 4 qt 7 0L 4 6L V8 Engine 7 0 qt 6 6 L Engine Cooling System 3 8L V6 Engine 11 8 qt 11 2 L 4 6L V8 Engine 12 7 qt 12 0 L Engine Oil with Filter 3 8L V6 Engine 4 5 qt 4 3 L...

Page 437: ...ee your dealer for more information 18 5 gal 70 0 L 4 6L Engines sold new in all states 18 5 gal 70 0 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap 3 8L V6 2 Automatic 0 060 in 1 52 mm 4 6L V8 Y Autom...

Page 438: ... NOTES 438 ...

Page 439: ...uled Maintenance 442 Additional Required Services 444 Maintenance Footnotes 446 Owner Checks and Services 448 At Each Fuel Fill 448 At Least Once a Month 449 At Least Once a Year 449 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 452 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 453 Engine Drive Belt Routing 454 Maintenance Record 455 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 439 ...

Page 440: ...e not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance is important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition be sur...

Page 441: ...se the recommended fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 327 The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 442 should be performed when indicated See Additional Required Services on page 444 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 446 for further information CAUTION Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work on...

Page 442: ...e of genuine GM parts Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message in the Driver Information Center DIC 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 system may not indicate that vehicle service is nece...

Page 443: ...vice performed was Maintenance I Always use Maintenance II whenever the message comes on 10 months or more since the last service or if the message has not come on at all for one year Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and filter See Engine Oil on page 337 Reset oil life system See Engine Oil Life System on page 340 An Emission Control Service Visually che...

Page 444: ...onents See footnote f 3 8L Engine Only Check transaxle fluid level and add fluid as needed Replace passenger compartment air filter See footnote g Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service I or II after the indicated miles kilometers shown for each item Additional Required Services Service and Miles Kilometers 25 000 40 000 50 000 80 0...

Page 445: ...Control Service See footnotes and l Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter severe service See footnote h Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter normal service Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service V6 Engine Only Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Engine cooling system service or every five years whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j...

Page 446: ...ing leaks cracks chafing etc c Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and clamps replace with genuine GM parts as needed To help ensure proper operation a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year d Visu...

Page 447: ... or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service j Drain flush and refill cooling system This service can be complex you should have your dealer perform this service See Engine Coolant on page 347 for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and filler neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap k A f...

Page 448: ...rtant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil on page 337 for further details Notice It is important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level Failure to keep your engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to your engine not covered by your warranty Engine Coolan...

Page 449: ...f necessary rotate the tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 398 At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake See Parking Brake on page 122 ...

Page 450: ...if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the ignition to RUN but do not start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition to OFF in each ...

Page 451: ...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 452: ... Solvent Usage Fluid Lubricant Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB 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 ...

Page 453: ...art GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 22676970 A1627C Engine Oil Filter 3 8L V6 Engine 25010792 PF47 4 6L V8 Engine 89017342 PF61 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 15811562 CF138 Spark Plugs 3 8L V6 12568387 41 101 4 6L V8 12571535 41 987 Windshield Wiper Blades Driver s Side 23 6 inches 60 0 cm 15788730 Passenger s Side 20 8 inches 53 0 cm 15788731 453 ...

Page 454: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 3 8L V6 Engine 4 6L V8 Engine 454 ...

Page 455: ...vices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 440 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 448 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 455 ...

Page 456: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 456 ...

Page 457: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 457 ...

Page 458: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 458 ...

Page 459: ...Roadside Assistance Program 466 Courtesy Transportation 469 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 471 Collision Damage Repair 472 Reporting Safety Defects 477 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 477 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 477 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 478 Service Publications Ordering Information 478 Section 7 Customer A...

Page 460: ...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 461: ...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 462: ... 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 463: ...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 464: ... 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 465: ...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 466: ...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 467: ...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 468: ...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 469: ... 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 470: ...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 471: ...e 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 Recorders EDR In a crash event computer systems such as the airbag Sensing and Diagnostic M...

Page 472: ...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 473: ...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 474: ...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 475: ... 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 476: ... you must live with the repair Depending on your policy limits your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts Discuss this with your repair professional and insist on Genuine GM parts Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost If another party s ...

Page 477: ...n individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov Reporting Safety Defects to the Canad...

Page 478: ...e Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures adjustments and specifications for GM transmissions transaxl...

Page 479: ...ssing Fee Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 US Processing Fee Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical 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 ...

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Page 481: ...ld an Airbag Inflate 76 Where Are the Airbags 72 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 281 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 202 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 424 Care of Safety Belts 422 Chemical Paint Spotting 425 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 422 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 418 Fabric Carpet 420 Finish Care 423 Finish Damage 425 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfa...

Page 482: ...76 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 173 Inadvertent Power Saver 177 Run Down Protection 177 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 298 Brake Anti Lock Brake System ABS 281 Emergencies 283 Panic Assist 285 Parking 122 System Warning Light 201 Brakes 367 Braking 280 Braking in Emergencies 283 Break In New Vehicle 113 Bulb Replacement 380 Halogen Bulbs 380 Headlamp Aiming 377 License Plate Lamps 383 Replacemen...

Page 483: ...er the Hood 332 Chemical Paint Spotting 425 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems 49 Infants and Young Children 46 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 55 Older Children 43 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 62 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position 65 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 65 Where to Put the Restraint 53 Cigarette L...

Page 484: ... Cornering Lamps 173 Courtesy Lamps 174 Cruise Control 167 Cruise Control Light 210 Cupholder s 151 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation 469 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 464 Customer Assistance Offices 464 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 460 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 465 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 478 Reporting Safety Defects to the Ca...

Page 485: ... on Wet Roads 293 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 307 Winter 302 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 186 E Electric Power Management 176 Electrical System Add On Equipment 428 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 428 Power Windows and Other Power Options 428 Rear Underseat Fuse Block 431 Underhood Fuse Block 428 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 342 Battery 370 Check and Service Engine Soon Light 206 Coolant 3...

Page 486: ... 164 Flat Tire 407 Flat Tire Changing 408 Flat Tire Storing 416 Fluid Automatic Transaxle 343 Power Steering 364 Windshield Washer 365 Fog Lamp Light 210 Fog Lamps 173 Front Reading Lamps 175 Front Storage Area 151 Fuel 327 Additives 328 California Fuel 328 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 332 Filling Your Tank 330 Fuels in Foreign Countries 329 Gage 211 Gasoline Octane 327 Gasoline Specification...

Page 487: ...ints 17 Headlamp Aiming 377 Headlamps Bulb Replacement 380 Daytime Running Lamps 172 Flash to Pass 164 Halogen Bulbs 380 High Low Beam Changer 163 On Reminder 171 Wiper Activated 171 Heated Seats 11 12 Heated Steering Wheel 161 Heater 182 Heater 186 Highbeam On Light 210 Highway Hypnosis 299 Hill and Mountain Roads 300 Hood Checking Things Under 332 Release 333 Horn 160 How to Use This Manual 4 Ho...

Page 488: ...eyless Entry System 94 Keys 93 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 386 Lamps Battery Run Down Protection 177 Cornering 173 Courtesy 174 Electric Power Management 176 Exterior 170 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 173 Fog 173 Front Reading 175 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver 177 LATCH System Child Restraints 55 License Plate Lamps 383 Light Airbag Readiness 197 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 202 Brake System Wa...

Page 489: ...layed Locking 103 Door 102 Lockout Protection 105 Power Door 103 Locks cont Programmable Automatic Door Locks 104 Rear Door Security Locks 104 Loss of Control 290 Lumbar Power Controls 10 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services 444 At Each Fuel Fill 448 At Least Once a Month 449 At Least Once a Year 449 Introduction 440 Maintenance Footnotes 446 Maintenance Record 455 Maintenance Requi...

Page 490: ...utside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror 135 Outside Convex Mirror 134 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror 134 Outside Power Mirrors 133 MP3 262 MyGMLink com 463 N Navigation Radio System see Navigation Manual 271 New Vehicle Break In 113 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 453 O Odometer 196 Odometer Trip 196 Off Road Recovery 288 Oil Engine 337 Pressure Light 209 Oil Engine Oil Life System 340 Older ...

Page 491: ... Out of 125 Parking Assist 178 Brake 122 Over Things That Burn 126 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 198 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 192 Passenger Sensing System 81 Passing 288 PASS Key III 111 PASS Key III Operation 112 Perimeter Lighting 175 Power Accessory Outlet s 181 Door Locks 103 Electrical System 428 Inadvertent Battery Saver 177 Lumbar Controls 10 Retained Accessory RAP 115 Seat 9 St...

Page 492: ...perature 19 Rearview Mirror with OnStar 129 Rearview Mirrors 129 Reclining Seatbacks 14 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 452 Recreational Vehicle Towing 313 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 94 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 95 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 410 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 409 Replacement Bulbs 383 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ...

Page 493: ...42 Seats Center Seat 18 Head Restraints 17 Heated and Cooled Seats 12 Seats cont Heated Seats 11 Manual Passenger 9 Memory Mirrors 13 Power Lumbar 10 Power Seats 9 Reclining Seatbacks 14 Securing a Child Restraint Center Front Seat Position 65 Rear Seat Position 62 Right Front Seat Position 65 Security Light 210 Service 325 Accessories and Modifications 325 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your ...

Page 494: ... Cupholder s 151 Front Storage Area 151 Glove Box 151 Rear Seat Armrest 152 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 306 Sun Visors 109 Sunroof 153 T Tachometer 196 Taillamps Back Up Lamps 382 Turn Signal Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps 380 TCS Warning Light 202 Theater Dimming 175 Theft Deterrent Radio 271 Theft Deterrent Systems 110 Content Theft Deterrent 110 PASS Key III 111 PASS Key III Operation 112 Til...

Page 495: ...eel Alignment and Tire Balance 404 Wheel Replacement 404 When It Is Time for New Tires 400 Towing Recreational Vehicle 313 Towing a Trailer 315 Your Vehicle 313 Traction Control System TCS 283 Control System Warning Light 202 StabiliTrak System 284 Transaxle Fluid Automatic 343 Transaxle Operation Automatic 119 Trip Odometer 196 Trunk 106 Turn and Lane Change Signals 162 Turn Signal Multifunction ...

Page 496: ...ings and Messages 221 Hazard Warning Flashers 160 Other Warning Devices 160 Safety and Symbols 4 Vehicle Damage 5 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 404 Different Size 402 Replacement 404 Where to Put the Restraint 53 Windows 108 Power 109 Windshield Rainsense II Wipers 165 Washer 166 Washer Fluid 365 Wiper Blade Replacement 383 Wiper Blades Cleaning 423 Wipers 164 Winter Driving 302 Wiper Activate...

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