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Summary of Contents for 2000 Impala

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Page 2: ...erent conditions 5 1 Problems on the Road This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc 6 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good 7 1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use 8 1 ...

Page 3: ... whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propriétaires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce g...

Page 4: ...ill find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you 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 avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or ot...

Page 5: ... something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE ...

Page 6: ...symbols have to do with your lamps MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD WASHER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE COOLANT ENGINE OIL ...

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Page 8: ...Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 13 Driver Position 1 21 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 22 Right Front Passenger Position 1 22 Air Bag Systems 1 30 Center Front Passenger Position 1 32 Rear Seat Passengers 1 36 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 38 Children 1 41 Child Restraints 1 52 Larger Ch...

Page 9: ... try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the bar under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked...

Page 10: ...wer the seat push the switch up or down To raise or lower the front portion of your seat push the front of the switch up or down To raise or lower the rear portion of your seat push the rear of the switch up or down Manual Lumbar If Equipped The knob that controls this feature is located on the left side of the driver s seat Turn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support ...

Page 11: ...s LO to warm the seat to a lower temperature Press HI to warm the seat to a higher temperature To turn this feature off place the switch in the center position Reclining Front Seatbacks Lift the lever to release the seatback then move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback in place Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will move for...

Page 12: ...do its job because it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seat...

Page 13: ...either side of the seatback down in your vehicle for more cargo space Make sure the front seat isn t reclined If it is the rear seatback won t fold down all the way To lower the rear seatback follow these steps 1 Remove the rear center lap shoulder belt latch by using a key to press the release button 2 Pull forward on the seat tab to fold the seat cushion down This will allow you direct access to...

Page 14: ...sure the arrow on the safety belt label is pointing to the release button Push and pull on the latch plate to be sure it is secure CAUTION A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted won t provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are prop...

Page 15: ...h you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with ...

Page 16: ... But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s ...

Page 17: ...yellowblue 1 10 Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop ...

Page 18: ...yellowblue 1 11 The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel ...

Page 19: ...y belt even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of the...

Page 20: ...o Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see the part of this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems...

Page 21: ...t go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to ...

Page 22: ...to the strong pelvic bones And you d 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 s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull ...

Page 23: ...e height adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release lever to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck b...

Page 24: ...r belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body ...

Page 25: ...TION You 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 ...

Page 26: ...ou can be 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 aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen ...

Page 27: ... is twisted across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t 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 ...

Page 28: ...door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy ...

Page 29: ...buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt Air Bag Systems Thispartexplains thefrontal andsideimpactair bagsystems Your vehicle has air bags a frontal air bag for the driver and another frontal air bag for the right front passenger Your vehicle may also have a side impact air bag for the driver If your vehicle has a side impact air bag for the driver it will say AIR...

Page 30: ...passenger are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear side or low speed frontal crashes And for unrestrained occupants frontal air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past The side impact air bag for the driver is design...

Page 31: ...as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle and should not lean on the door CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designe...

Page 32: ...bol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air Bag Systems Work Where are the air bags The driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel ...

Page 33: ...ellowblue 1 26 The right front passenger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The driver s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door ...

Page 34: ...our vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The driver s and right front passenger s frontal air bags are not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant The driver s side impact air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes involving the driver s d...

Page 35: ...ion is not toward the air bag The side impact air bag would not help you in many types of collisions including frontal or near frontal collisions rollovers and rear impacts primarily because the occupant s motion is not toward that air bag Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions for ...

Page 36: ...nd possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts D Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the frontal air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the system commands air bag inflation and driver s safety belt usage at deployment Some modules also r...

Page 37: ...UTION For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag systems Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so...

Page 38: ...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 isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to ...

Page 39: ...And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt All three rear seating positions have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t 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 sli...

Page 40: ...ate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part ...

Page 41: ...o 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 s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor ...

Page 42: ...can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle ...

Page 43: ... pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the...

Page 44: ...t The elastic 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 ...

Page 45: ...s and all children smaller than adult size Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies CAUTION Children who are up against or very close to any ...

Page 46: ...hild small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because an infant s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a frontal crash an infant in a rear facing restraint settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across ...

Page 47: ...il a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint ...

Page 48: ...es When selecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used An infant car bed A is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle It s an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface With an infant car bed make...

Page 49: ...restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash Some infant seats come in two parts the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part is removable ...

Page 50: ...These forward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102 cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a convertible restraint is designed to be used either as a rear facing infant seat or a forward facing child seat ...

Page 51: ...estraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards Then follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance o...

Page 52: ...re you do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat CAUTION A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat It s always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat You m...

Page 53: ...chored Ifyourchildrestrainthas atopstrap itshouldbeanchored Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for the rear seating positions You ll find them behind the rear seat on the filler panel Anchor the top strap to this bracket Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself ...

Page 54: ...er seat but before you do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in the rear seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 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...

Page 55: ...he belt if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 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 ...

Page 56: ...ty belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag Never put a rear facing child restraint in this seat Here s why CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if th...

Page 57: ...s the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show...

Page 58: ...ush down on the child restraint You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger...

Page 59: ...ndow so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly D Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash D Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are ...

Page 60: ...t to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle 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 the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see R...

Page 61: ...e belt in 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 ...

Page 62: ... that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts Afte...

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Page 64: ...e Coolant Heater If Equipped 2 25 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 30 Parking Brake 2 31 Shifting Into PARK P 2 34 Shifting Out of PARK P 2 34 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 35 Engine Exhaust 2 35 Running Your Engine While You re Parked 2 36 Windows 2 37 Tilt Wheel Adjustable Steering Column 2 38 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 2 44 Exterior Lamps 2 46 Interior Lamps 2 48 Mirrors 2 52 Accessory Po...

Page 65: ...n a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children ...

Page 66: ...evrolet Roadside Assistance Center at 1 800 CHEV USAR In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have extra keys ...

Page 67: ... vehicle This may not be so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your door key or remote keyless entry transmitter if equipped From the inside to lock...

Page 68: ...ram one of the following four operating modes Mode 1 No automatic door lock or unlock Mode 2 Automatic all door lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK P no automatic door unlock Mode 3 Automatic all door lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK P Automatic unlock when the transaxle is shifted into PARK P Mode 4 Automatic all door lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK P Autom...

Page 69: ... is in the ignition all of the doors will lock and then the driver s door will unlock Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your keys open your door and set the locks from inside Then get out and close the door Remote Keyless Entry Option If your vehicle has this feature you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m away using th...

Page 70: ...vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again D If you re still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Operation Press UNLOCK once to unlock the driver s door and to turn on the interior lamps See Illumination on Remote Activation in the Index for more details Press UNLOCK again within fi...

Page 71: ...tions may be selected for this feature see Vehicle Customization Settings in the Index Illumination on Remote Activation This feature provides interior illumination when a remote keyless entry door unlock command is received and executed by your vehicle The interior lamps will illuminate until your vehicle s ignition is turned to ON or until an illumination period of 40 seconds has elapsed or the ...

Page 72: ...t object like a dime into the slot on the back of the transmitter Gently pry apart the front and back 2 Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter Do not use a metal object 3 Put the new battery into the transmitter as shown on the transmitter use type CR2032 battery or equivalent 4 Put the two halves back together Make sure the halves are together tightly so water won t get in 5 Resynchronize ...

Page 73: ...to your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid D Make sure all other windows are shut D Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setti...

Page 74: ...le theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your vehicle and open the dri...

Page 75: ... area D Close all windows D Lock the glove box D Lock all the doors except the driver s D Then take the door key and remote keyless entry transmitter with you Content Theft Deterrent If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a content theft deterrent alarm system With this system a light on the radio will flash This light reminds you to activate the theft deterrent system Here s how to do it 1...

Page 76: ... press the rear of the power lock switch to let you know the system is arming After all doors and the trunk are closed and locked the SECURITY light will go off to let you know the system is armed Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will arm when you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors if the key is not in the ignition The security light will ...

Page 77: ...ss Entry D Remote Audible Verification Available with Remote Keyless Entry D Content Theft Operation If Equipped with Content Theft System D Trunk Jamb If Equipped with Content Theft System D Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming Available with Remote Keyless Entry D Horn Chirp On Timer Available with Remote Keyless Entry D Return to Original Factory Settings Available for All D Exit Vehicl...

Page 78: ...l tire pressures see Tires in the Index To clear the LOW TIRE PRESSURE light from the instrument cluster and reset the check tire pressure monitor 1 Scroll using the SEEK up or down arrows until TIRE MON appears on the display 2 Press the PREV or NEXT button to enter the submenu RESET will be displayed 3 Press the DISP reset A chime will be heard to verify the new setting and DONE will be displaye...

Page 79: ...fy the new setting The new selection will be displayed with an asterisk for one second FOB LIGHT Remote Visual Verification This feature allows the exterior lights to flash when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock or unlock the vehicle To customize remote visual verification 1 Scroll using the SEEK up or down arrows until FOB LIGHT appears on the display 2 Press the PREV or NEXT b...

Page 80: ...for one second If your vehicle is equipped with the content theft deterrent system the first time the remote unlock is pressed three chirps will be heard to indicate an alarm condition has occurred since last arming See Content Theft Deterrent System in the Index ALARM Content Theft Operation This feature allows the content theft deterrent system to be turned on or off To customize the content the...

Page 81: ...try transmitter is used To customize the length of horn chirps 1 Scroll until CHIRP appears on the display 2 Press the PREV or NEXT button to enter the submenu Scroll through the following options D SHORT Short Chirp 16 msec D LONG Long Chirp 32 msec 3 With your preference displayed press the DISP button to select A chime will be heard to verify the new setting The new selection will be displayed ...

Page 82: ...asslockR Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft deterrent system Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with fuel is disabled During normal operation the SECURITY message will go off approximately five seconds after the key is turned ...

Page 83: ...aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings D Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Ignition Switch The ignition switch is located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering column With the key in the ignition swi...

Page 84: ...en the engine is running But even when the engine is not running you can use ON to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel messages and warning lights START This position starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will return to ON for normal driving When the engine is not running ACC and ON allow you to operate your electric...

Page 85: ...tarts 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try this Wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down Then push your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor Hold it there Then hold the key in START This clears the extra gasoline from the engine When the engine starts let go of the key and the accelerator pedal If the engine stil...

Page 86: ...r 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline fro...

Page 87: ...he hood and unwrap the electrical cord The cord is attached to the underside of the vehicle s diagonal brace which is located above the engine air cleaner assembly 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured...

Page 88: ... answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic Transaxle Operation Console Shift Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever on the steering column or ...

Page 89: ...ecause your vehicle can t move easily CAUTION It is 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 Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when ...

Page 90: ...ansaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed CA...

Page 91: ... your vehicle serviced right away Until then you can use SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 55 km h and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE B for higher speeds THIRD 3 This position is also used for normal driving but it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE B Here are some times you might choose THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE B D When driving on hilly winding roads...

Page 92: ...D 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is in FIRST 1 the transaxle won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your front wheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transaxle Also if you stop when going uphill ...

Page 93: ...lift your left foot the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set the ignition is on and the shift lever is not in PARK P NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and parking on...

Page 94: ...ft the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Column Shift 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P like this D Pull the lever towa...

Page 95: ...e is in PARK P Console Shift 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P like this D Hold in the button on the lever D Push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle 3 Turn the ignition key to OFF 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PA...

Page 96: ...K P without first pulling it toward you or if you have the console shift lever without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pul...

Page 97: ...er button if you have a console shift Then move the shift lever out of PARK P being sure to press the shift lever button if you have a console shift If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the ignition key to OFF 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the engine and shift to the drive gear you want 5 Have th...

Page 98: ...is coming into your vehicle D Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and D Have your vehicle fixed immediately Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know CAUTION Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle see the earlier Ca...

Page 99: ...be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index Windows Power Windows Switches on the driver s door ...

Page 100: ...to stop front and rear passengers from using their window switches The driver can still control all the windows with the lock on Press the other side of the LOCK button for normal window operation Horn Press anywhere near the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn Tilt Wheel Adjustable Steering Column A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive...

Page 101: ...n the turn is finished the lever will return automatically A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it If the arrow flashes faster than normal as you signal a turn...

Page 102: ...also will be on This light works only when the ignition key is in the ON position Flash to Pass Feature This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass It works even if your headlamps are off To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you a little but not so far that you hear a click If your headlamps are off or on low beam your high b...

Page 103: ...per blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunction lever there s a paddle with the word PUSH on i...

Page 104: ...e is in cruise control when the traction control system optional begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may turn the cruise control back on Setting Cruise Control CAUTION If you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button...

Page 105: ... speed D Press the ACCEL button on the steering wheel Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the button To increase your speed in very small amounts press the ACCEL button for less than half a second and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go 1 mph 1 6 km h faster The accelerate feature will only work after you set the cruise control speed by pres...

Page 106: ...elerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to cancel the cruise control D Step lightly on the brake pedal D Press the OF...

Page 107: ...t Panel Lights D Dome Lamp D Fog Lamps If you pull the knob out halfway it will turn on your parking lamps and your other operating lamps If you pull the knob all the way out your headlamps will then come on Push the knob in all the way to turn off the lamps A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when you turn the ignition switch to OFF or ACC with the lamps on ...

Page 108: ...dlamps and parking lamps will turn on The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on When it s bright enough outside your headlamps will go off and your high beam headlamps will come on As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Delayed Headlamp Illumination Delayed headlamp illumination provides a period of exterior lighting as you leav...

Page 109: ...er and leave your vehicle You can also turn these lamps on by moving the panel light thumbwheel all the way to the right Some of the lamps have switches so you can turn them on even when the doors are closed These lamps are reading lamps Illuminated Entry If Equipped Your courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for a set time whenever you press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter If you...

Page 110: ...When the ignition key is removed interior illumination will activate and remain on until D the ignition is in ON D or the power door locks are activated D or an illumination period of 25 seconds has elapsed If during the illumination period a door is opened the timed illumination period will be canceled and the interior lamps will remain on since a door is open Parade Mode The instrument panel has...

Page 111: ...hree minutes Battery rundown protection will also work if the headlamps are left on After having been left on for 10 minutes the headlamps and the parking lamps will flash three times They will remain on for one more minute before being turned off automatically Retained Accessory Power With retained accessory power your power windows audio system and sunroof will continue to work up to 10 minutes ...

Page 112: ...t is becoming dark outside Another photocell facing rearward senses headlamps behind you To turn the electrochromic feature off press the button in the center of the mirror again To keep the photocells operating well occasionally clean them with a cotton swab and glass cleaner Power Outside Mirrors The power mirror control switch is located near the driver s side window on the armrest To choose ei...

Page 113: ... cassette tape storage area and a coinholder To open the console s storage area pull up on the latch located in the front of the console lid and pull up Rear Seat Cupholder If Equipped To access the rear cupholders pull down on the cloth strap located toward the top of your center back seat cushion You will then have access to the dual oversized cupholders Trunk Convenience Net If Equipped Your ve...

Page 114: ... it out NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays If you do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage To use the lighter just push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away from the heating el...

Page 115: ...ing electrical equipment and never use anything that exceeds the fuse rating Auxiliary Power Connection Power Drop Your vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary power connection This feature provides power ground and accessory wires which can be accessed to add aftermarket electrical equipment to your vehicle It is located on the passenger s side of the vehicle under the glove box and is labeled with...

Page 116: ...tion OnStarR is a vehicle communications service which may be ordered through your dealer The following OnStar services are available 24 hours a day D Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment D Emergency Services D Theft Detection Notification and Stolen Vehicle Tracking D Remote Door Unlock D Roadside Assistance with Location D Route Support D Convenience Services D Remote Diagnostics D Hands...

Page 117: ...ation press the switch forward to stop the power sunroof at a desired position Your sunroof also has a vent feature It can be activated from the closed sunroof position by pressing the switch once rearward To close push the sunroof switch forward When using this feature the sunshade should be fully opened in the rearward position The sunshade can be opened manually by sliding it rearward or automa...

Page 118: ...1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes and modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Programming the Transmitter Do not use the transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the s...

Page 119: ...you still cannot program it rotate the hand held transmitter end over end and try again The universal transmitter may not work with older garage door openers that do not meet current Federal Consumer Safety Standards If you cannot program the transmitter after repeated attempts consult your dealer Be sure to keep the original hand held transmitter in case you need to erase and reprogram the univer...

Page 120: ... the training button on the garage door opener receiver for one to two seconds 5 Return to your vehicle and press the programmed button on the universal transmitter until the red light flashes rapidly about two seconds 6 Release the button then press it again to confirm it was programmed to the garage door opener receiver You may now use either the universal transmitter or the hand held transmitte...

Page 121: ...nstrument panel are A Instrument Panel Fuse Block B Multifunction Lever C Hazard Warning Flasher Switch D Audio System E Climate Controls F Center Console Shift Lever If Equipped G Ignition Switch H Steering Wheel Cruise Control Switches I Hood Release J Remote Trunk Release K Lamp Controls ...

Page 122: ...d States Version Shown Canadian Similar Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically ...

Page 123: ...yellowblue 2 60 Optional Cluster United States Version Shown Canadian Similar ...

Page 124: ...to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer Your trip odometer tells how far you have driven since you last reset it Your trip select reset switch will go back and forth between the odometer and the trip odometer if the button is pressed and released within 1 5 seconds If the button is pressed and held for longer than 1 5 seconds while in the trip odometer mod...

Page 125: ...gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow this manual s advice Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your warnin...

Page 126: ...ystem is ready If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the air bag system may not be working properly The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could e...

Page 127: ...y You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light and Towing Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can ...

Page 128: ...ck brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON 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 Warning Light 3800 V6 Engine The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons D If you turn the system off by pressing the traction control button locate...

Page 129: ...ne coolant temperature It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is working During a majority of the operation the gage will read 210_F 100_C or less If you are pulling a load or going up hills it is normal for the temperature to fluctuate and approach the 250_F 122_C mark If the gage reaches the 260_F 125_C mark it indicates that the cooling system is working beyond its capacity The ...

Page 130: ...s system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while 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 th...

Page 131: ...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 follow the previous steps and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualifi...

Page 132: ...e your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection c...

Page 133: ...ving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Cruise Light If Equipped The CRUISE light comes on whenever you set your cruise control See Cruise Contr...

Page 134: ...te a problem with the fuel gage D At the gas station the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full D It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank D The gage goes back to empty when you turn off the ignition Mess...

Page 135: ...the message is displayed when the engine is running you may have a problem with your charging system If there is a problem with the charging system four chimes will sound when the message comes on The battery display will also stay on while the key is in ON until the engine is started If the message stays on after starting the engine it could indicate a problem with the generator drive belt or som...

Page 136: ... cooling system is low on coolant Four chimes will also sound The engine may overheat See Engine Coolant in the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can LOW OIL PRESSURE This message is displayed when the engine oil pressure is low A chime will sound continuously also See Low Oil Pressure Light earlier in this section LOW ENG OIL LEVEL This message is displayed for 60 seconds at the...

Page 137: ...s ON If you are in a forward or reverse gear position you will also hear four chimes SECURITY This message is displayed to monitor the PasslockR System If the security message is displayed continuously while driving and stays on there may be a problem with the PasslockR System Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock and you should see your dealer LOW FUEL This message is displayed when your...

Page 138: ... information see Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index LOW TIRE PRESSURE The low tire pressure system monitors the inflation pressure of your vehicle s tires If one or more of the tires is low the LOW TIRE PRESSURE message in the systems monitor will be displayed and a warning chime will sound When you have checked the tire pressures be sure to reset the tire pressure monitor See Tires in the Index...

Page 139: ...he message will come on briefly when your ignition is turned on to show you that it is working properly TRUNK OPEN This message will appear if the trunk is not completely closed and the ignition is ON If you are in a forward or reverse gear position you will also hear four chimes HIGHBEAM OUT If this message appears you may have a problem with your high beam headlamps The message will stay on appr...

Page 140: ... in the Index D The reset button can also be used to manually calibrate the compass See Manual Compass Calibration in the Index D MODE Mode Button Press this button to cycle through three modes of operation Off Compass Temperature and Trip Computer mode In the Trip Computer mode pressing the MODE button cycles through the five displays Press the MODE button after the last Trip Computer display to ...

Page 141: ...e number as shown on the map is showing Press the RESET button to set the new variance zone and resume normal operation The display will show all the display segments for half a second to acknowledge the change in zone number Automatic Compass Calibration The compass is self calibrating which eliminates the need to manually set the compass When the vehicle is new the calibration process may not be...

Page 142: ...ear see your dealer Trip Computer There are five trip computer displays which may be stepped through by pushing the MODE button The information will appear in the following order D AVG ECON Average Fuel Economy This shows the average fuel economy since the last reset D INST ECON Instantaneous Fuel Economy This shows fuel economy for the most recent second of driving D RANGE Trip Range This shows t...

Page 143: ...yellowblue 2 80 NOTES ...

Page 144: ...he Clock for Systems with Radio Data System 3 10 AM FM Stereo 3 12 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player with Radio Data System RDS and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped 3 21 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System RDS and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped 3 27 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System RDS and Automatic Tone Control If E...

Page 145: ...x Temperature Knob The center knob on the control panel changes the temperature of the air coming through the system Turn this knob toward red clockwise for warmer air Turn it toward blue counterclockwise for cooler air Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel has several settings to control the direction of airflow UPPER This setting directs air through the instrument panel outlets BI LEVEL ...

Page 146: ...matically set to outside air The RECIRCULATION button will not be selectable in this mode OUTSIDE AIR Press this button to force the system to use outside air This button is usable with all of the mode settings An indicator on the button will light up when this button is selected RECIRCULATION Press this button to limit the amount of fresh air entering your vehicle This is helpful when you are try...

Page 147: ...dless of the mode setting your passenger compartment air filter may need to be replaced See Maintenance Schedule in the Index Driver s Temperature Lever The lever on the left adjusts the air temperature on the driver s side independent of the temperature set by the passenger Slide the lever upward to raise the temperature Slide the lever downward to lower the temperature Passenger s Temperature Le...

Page 148: ... The RECIRCULATION button will not be selectable in this mode DEFROST This setting directs most of the air through the defroster and side window vents Some of the air also goes to the floor ducts The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40_F 4_C The air inlet will also be automatically set to outside air The RECIRCULATION button...

Page 149: ...body but your lower body may not be warm enough You can turn the mode knob on the control panel to BI LEV push the A C button on and move the temperature levers to a comfortable setting Heating On cold days turn the mode knob on the control panel to LOWER push the OUTSIDE AIR button on and move the temperature levers all the way in the red area The system will bring in outside air heat it and send...

Page 150: ...defogger will only run for about 7 5 minutes before turning off You can also turn the defogger off by turning the ignition off or by pressing the button again Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license or decal across the defogger grid NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repa...

Page 151: ...f equipped may need to be replaced See Maintenance Schedule in the Index Ventilation Tips D Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows D When you enter a vehicle in cold weather adjust the mode knob to LOWER and the fan to the highest speed for a f...

Page 152: ...hour appears Press and hold the MIN arrow until the correct minute appears Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio Data System Press and hold HR or MN for two seconds Then press and hold HR until the correct hour appears AM or PM will appear on the display Press and hold MN until the correct minute appears The clock may be set with the ignition on or off The clock symbol will appear on the displa...

Page 153: ...more than two seconds until you will hear a beep Use PRESET SCAN to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons stop for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning presets The channel number P1 P6 will appear momentarily just before the frequency is dis...

Page 154: ...r when the maximum or minimum level is reached If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To set BASS or TREB to the middle position select the desired tone control Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep B and a zero or T and a zero will appear on the display To set all of the tone controls and speaker controls to the middle position end ou...

Page 155: ...mum or minimum level is reached To set BALANCE or FADE to the middle position select the desired speaker control Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep L and a zero or F and a zero will appear on the display To set all of the tone controls and speaker controls to the middle position end out of audio mode Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until y...

Page 156: ...pensation at faster vehicle speeds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Turn this knob to choose radio stations SEEK Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations ...

Page 157: ...ll switch to manual and the AUTO TONE display will go blank To set the tone and speaker controls to the middle position press and hold the P TYPE LIST AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is active The radio will produce one beep and display ALL with the level display in the middle position TREB Press and release the AUDIO knob until TREB appears on the display Turn the knob clockwise to inc...

Page 158: ...ST AUDIO button The radio will produce one beep and set the display level to the middle position Using RDS Mode Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System RDS RDS mode gives you many useful new features With RDS the radio can D seek only to stations with the types of programs you want to listen to D seek to stations with traffic announcements D receive announcements concerning local an...

Page 159: ...cement plays If the cassette tape or compact disc player was being used the tape or compact disc will stay in the player and resume play at the point where it stopped INFO If the current station has a message the INFO icon will appear on the display Press this button to see the message If the whole message does not appear on the display each time you press this button the next part of the message ...

Page 160: ...SEEK controls just as you do for the radio The display will show TAPE and an arrow showing which side of the tape is playing If you want to insert a tape when the ignition is off first press EJT or DISP PREV 1 Press this button to go to the beginning of the current selection If the PREV button is pressed and the current selection has been playing from 3 to 13 seconds it will go to the beginning of...

Page 161: ... will stop but remain in the player TAPE With a cassette tape in the player and the radio playing press this button to play a cassette tape Press AM FM to return to the radio when a cassette tape is playing The inactive tape will remain safely inside the radio for future listening TAPE AUX With a cassette tape in the player and the radio playing press this button to play a cassette tape Press AM F...

Page 162: ...sc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in The disc should begin playing The display will show the CD symbol If you want to insert a compact disc with the ignition off first press DISP or EJT If you re driving on a very rough road or if it s very hot the disc may not play and CHECK CD may appear on the display When things get back to normal the disc should play...

Page 163: ...random rather than sequential order RDM ONE will show on the display RDM T and the track number will appear on the display when each track starts to play Press RDM again to turn off random play RDM OFF will appear on the display SEEK 7 Press the AA SEEK button to go to the start of the current or previous track Press the SEEK button to go to the start of the next track If either of the SEEK button...

Page 164: ...f CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first CAL ERR This is displayed when the radio has not been calibrated properly for the vehicle You must return to the dealership for service LOCKED This is displayed when the TheftlockR system has locked up You must return to the dealership for service AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System RDS and...

Page 165: ...let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press AUTO TONE to select the equalization that best suits the type of station selected 5 Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons The sound will mute When it returns release the button Whenever you press t...

Page 166: ...ther setting will appear on the display The manual setting allows tone control to return to the BASS and TREB controls Use PUSHBUTTONS and AUTO TONE button to program AUTO TONE for station presets Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob clockwise to move the sound to the right speakers and counterclockwise to move the sound to the ...

Page 167: ...olume DISP Press this knob to recall the RDS station being played TRAF Press this button to receive traffic announcements If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements the radio will seek to a station that does The TRAF icon will flash on the display When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements it will stop When a traffic announcement comes on the tu...

Page 168: ...six FM1 and six FM2 Just 1 Press AM FM to select FM1 or FM2 2 Turn the TYPE knob to select a PTY 3 Press AUTO TONE to select the equalization that best suits the PTY selected 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons The sound will mute When it returns release the button Whenever you press that numbered button the PTY you set will return and the AUTO TONE equalization that you selected will...

Page 169: ...aying for more than eight seconds it will go to the beginning of the current selection TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc The sound will mute while seeking NEXT 2 Press this button to go to the next track TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If you hold the bu...

Page 170: ...player The disc will stop but remain in the player CD With a compact disc in the player and the radio playing press this button to play a compact disc Press AM FM to return to the radio when a compact disc is playing The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening EJT Press this button to remove the disc The radio will play EJT may be activated with either the ignition or ...

Page 171: ...ion and stay there Note that the radio will seek to stations with a strong signal only PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press AUTO TONE to select the equalization that best suits the type of station selec...

Page 172: ...l and the AUTO TONE display will go blank If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble AUTO TONE This feature allows you to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings designed for ROCK NEWS POP JAZZ CLASSIC and COUNTRY stations TONE and the preset equalization setting will appear on the display when you press AUTO TONE Each time you press it another setting will appea...

Page 173: ...m Type PTY for their current programming Accessing RDS Mode 1 Push P TYPE LIST AUDIO knob 2 Turn knob either clockwise or counterclockwise to select a program type List is alphabetical 3 Push P TYPE LIST AUDIO knob again to lock in selection 4 Push SEEK TYPE button to activate search VOL Turn this knob clockwise to increase volume when RDS interrupts regular play Turn it counterclockwise to decrea...

Page 174: ... radio will search for stations with traffic announcements and the selected PTY PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite Program Types PTYs These buttons have factory PTY presets You can set up to 12 PTYs six FM1 and six FM2 Just 1 Press AM FM to select FM1 or FM2 2 Turn the P TYPE knob to select a PTY 3 Press AUTO TONE to select the equalization that best suits the...

Page 175: ...ape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for PREV to work The sound will mute while seeking NEXT 2 Press this button to go to the nextselection onthe tape If you press the button more than once the player will continue moving forward through the tape SEEK and a positive number will appear on the display Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between eac...

Page 176: ... the eject button for five seconds to reset the CLEAN indicator The radio display will display CLEANED to show the indicator was reset Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in The disc should begin playing The display will show the CD symbol If you want to insert a compact disc with the ignition off first press DISP or EJT If you re drivin...

Page 177: ...s in random rather than sequential order RDM ONE will show on the display RDM T and the track number will appear on the display when each track starts to play Press RDM again to turn off random play RDM OFF will appear on the display DISP Press this button to see how long the current track has been playing ET and the elapsed time will appear on the display To change what is normally shown on the d...

Page 178: ...ication Number VIN If the radio is moved to a different vehicle it will not operate and LOCKED will be displayed When the radio is turned off the blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK is armed With THEFTLOCK activated your radio will not operate if stolen Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped If your vehicle has this feature you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on yo...

Page 179: ...f a cassette tape or compact disc is playing it will stop and the radio will play VOL Press the up or down arrow to increase or decrease volume MUTE Press this button to silence the system Press it again to turn on the sound Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each o...

Page 180: ...ncrease volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add what you want If you can it s very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Delco Electronics radio or other systems and even damage...

Page 181: ...the tape player at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player The recommended cleaning method for your cassette tape player is the use of a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership GM Part No 12344789 ...

Page 182: ... as the scrubbing type cleaner The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After you clean the player press and hold the eject or EJT button for five seconds to reset the CLN or CLEAN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure the cassette tape is in ...

Page 183: ...r radio s ability to pick up stations clearly The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Because this antenna is built into your rear window there is a reduced risk of damage caused by car washes and vandals If you choose to add a cellular telephone to your vehicle and the antenna needs to be attached to the glass be sure that you do not damage the grid lines for the AM FM antenna There is e...

Page 184: ...ve Driving 4 3 Drunken Driving 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Braking 4 11 Steering 4 13 Off Road Recovery 4 14 Passing 4 15 Loss of Control 4 16 Driving at Night 4 18 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 21 City Driving 4 22 Freeway Driving 4 23 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 24 Highway Hypnosis 4 24 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 26 Winter Driving 4 30 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 30 Loading Your Vehic...

Page 185: ...ost preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone...

Page 186: ...drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on t...

Page 187: ...In some other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the drivi...

Page 188: ...lcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness ...

Page 189: ... bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66...

Page 190: ...r 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 Anti Lock Brakes Option Your vehicle may have anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid If your vehicle has anti lock brakes this warning light on the instrument panel will come on brie...

Page 191: ...he wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel s...

Page 192: ...f it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system reduces engine power and may also upshift the transaxle and apply the front brakes to limit wheel spin This light will come on when your Traction Control System is limiting wheel spin See Traction Control System Active Light in the Index You may feel or hear the system working b...

Page 193: ...system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index To turn the system on or off press the TRAC OFF button on the left side of the instrument cluster on the instrument panel When you turn the system off a chime will sound and the Traction Control System warning light will come on and stay on If the Traction Control System is limiting wheel spin ...

Page 194: ...his will help you retain steering control If you do have anti lock it s different see Anti Lock Brakes in the Index In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking 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 Driving on Curves It s impo...

Page 195: ...e your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For ...

Page 196: ...le is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that yo...

Page 197: ...ally indicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic D Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle...

Page 198: ...give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle s three control systems In the braking ...

Page 199: ...ow down when you have any doubt If you have the anti lock braking system remember It helps avoid only the braking skid If you do not have anti lock then in a braking skid where the wheels are no longer rolling release enough pressure on the brakes to get the wheels rolling again This restores steering control Push the brake pedal down steadily when you have to stop suddenly As long as the wheels a...

Page 200: ...ses at night They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid stari...

Page 201: ...et wet suddenly 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 s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield wash...

Page 202: ...laning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t 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...

Page 203: ...you try to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Don t ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips D Besides slowing ...

Page 204: ... Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip D Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving D 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 st...

Page 205: ...ay 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 as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway ...

Page 206: ...rney Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Chevrolet dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you ca...

Page 207: ...n leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips D Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior D Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently D If you get sleepy pull off th...

Page 208: ...TRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill D Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help c...

Page 209: ...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 ...

Page 210: ...e condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Keep your traction control system on It improves your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even though your vehicle has a traction control system you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions See Traction Control System in the Index Unless you have the anti lock braking system you ll w...

Page 211: ...each around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a seri...

Page 212: ...un the engine to keep warm but be careful CAUTION Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time ...

Page 213: ... vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Recreational Vehicle Towing Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground If your vehicle must be towed see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index NOTICE Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Loading Your Vehicle Two labels on your vehicl...

Page 214: ...le Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle If you do have a heavy load spread it out Don t carry more than 167 pounds 75 kg in your trunk CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloa...

Page 215: ...a Trailer CAUTION If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can losecontrol when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured You may also damage your vehicle the resulting repairs would not becoveredbyyourwarranty Pullatraileronlyifyou have followed all the steps in thi...

Page 216: ...ay control You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls D Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged D Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 km h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in a...

Page 217: ...may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle 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 in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you re using a weight carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer w...

Page 218: ...on Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too 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 hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacture...

Page 219: ... 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 and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distanc...

Page 220: ...change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re 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 you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are ...

Page 221: ...dal down while you D Start your engine D Shift into a gear and D Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especi...

Page 222: ...blems that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 3 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 9 Towing Your Vehicle 5 10 Engine Overheating 5 13 Cooling System 5 23 If A Tire Goes Flat 5 24 Changing a Flat Tire 5 34 Compact Spare Tire 5 35 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow ...

Page 223: ...ill flash on and off Press the switch to the right of the instrument cluster to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers press the switch again When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals and brake lamps won t work ...

Page 224: ...ou don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty The ACDelcoR battery in your vehicle has a built in hydrometer Do not charge test or jump start the battery if the hydrometer looks clear or light yellow Replace the battery when there is a clear or light ye...

Page 225: ... radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 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 4 Find the positive and negative terminals ...

Page 226: ...attery has enough water You don t need to add water to the ACDelcoR battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your ski...

Page 227: ...tive and negative will go to an unpainted metal engine part Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use...

Page 228: ...ive terminal if the vehicle has one Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery ...

Page 229: ...ck to the battery is much less 9 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 10 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 11 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal A Heavy Metal Engine Part B Good Battery C Dead B...

Page 230: ...oid damage to the bumper fascia or fog lamp areas of the vehicle With current trends in automotive styles and design it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle Your vehicle can be towed with with wheel lift or car carrier equipment Don t have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the drive wheels do not tow the vehicl...

Page 231: ...on Should an overheated engine condition exist an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you will notice a significant loss in power and engine performance The low coolant may come on and the temperature gage will indicate an overheat condition exists Towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided NOTICE Aft...

Page 232: ...coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly...

Page 233: ...dow as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE B If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign...

Page 234: ...A Coolant Recovery Tank B Electric Engine Cooling Fans 3800 V6 Engine A Coolant Recovery Tank 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 ...

Page 235: ...e of the coolant recovery tank If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and ...

Page 236: ...ng If they aren t your vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at the COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous...

Page 237: ...ant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is coo...

Page 238: ...ou badly They are under pressure and if you turn the pressure cap even a little they can come out 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 ...

Page 239: ...he radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it R...

Page 240: ...3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield to access the bleed valve A Clean the area around the engine oil fill tube and cap before removing Twist the oil fill tube with cap attached counterclockwise and remove it B Lift the engine cover shield at the front slide the catch tab out of the engine bracket and remove the cover shield C Put the oil fill tube with cap attached in the valve cover oil fill ho...

Page 241: ...alve 4 After the engine cools open the coolant air bleed valve or valves 3400 V6 engine There are two bleed valves One is located on the thermostat housing The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube 3800 V6 engine There is one bleed valve It is located on the thermostat housing ...

Page 242: ...e Otherwise close the valves after the radiator is filled 6 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and the compartment 7 If you have the 3800 V6 engine replace the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield A Remove the oil fill tube with cap attached from the valve cover B Insert the catch tab on the cover shield under the bracket on the engine C Place the hole in the cover shield over the ...

Page 243: ...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 COOLR coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck ...

Page 244: ... have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and...

Page 245: ...nd they could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the o...

Page 246: ... Tools The equipment you ll need is in the trunk Turn the center nut on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it Remove the compact spare tire See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for more information about the compact spare ...

Page 247: ...ng include the jack A extension and protector guide B and wheel wrench C If there is a wheel cover loosen the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench They won t come off Then using the flat end of the wheel wrench pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off If your vehicle has wheel nut caps remove them using the wheel wrench ...

Page 248: ...uld place your jack Use the bolts A as a guide when positioning the the jack lift head C near the rear edge of the front wheel opening B Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head a few inches For jacking at the vehicle s front location put jack lift about 8 5 inches 21 5 cm from the rear edge of the front wheel opening in the cutout of the rocker panel molding ...

Page 249: ...out of the rocker panel molding Put the compact spare tire near you CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid ...

Page 250: ...the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel 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 you need to to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTI...

Page 251: ...e tire 5 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 6 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely ...

Page 252: ... and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140 N m NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification Don t try to put the wheel cover on your compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you ha...

Page 253: ...at tire in your trunk Use the following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk When storing a full size tire you must use the extension to help avoid wheel surface damage Use the extension and protector guide located in foam holder To store a full size tire place the tire in the trunk valve stem facing down with the protector guide through a wheel bolt hole remove the protector and attach ...

Page 254: ...someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire in the Index See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare in your trunk properly A Retainer B Cover C Compact Spare Tire D Nut E Jack F Wrench G Lock Nut Tool H Foam Holder I Extension and Protecti...

Page 255: ... See Tire Inflation Monitor in the Index The system may not work correctly when the compact spare is installed on the vehicle Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic vehicle wash with guide rail...

Page 256: ...in the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels If your vehicle has traction control you should turn the system off See Traction Cont...

Page 257: ...yellowblue 5 36 NOTES ...

Page 258: ...e Hood 6 12 Engine Oil 6 18 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 6 20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 23 Engine Coolant 6 27 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 27 Power Steering Fluid 6 28 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 30 Brakes 6 33 Battery 6 34 Bulb Replacement 6 42 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 43 Tires 6 52 Appearance Care 6 53 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 6 55 Care of Safety Belts 6 56 Cleaning the Outside o...

Page 259: ...k If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index You sh...

Page 260: ...regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and em...

Page 261: ... this occurs return to your authorized Chevrolet dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used repairs may not be covered by your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask your...

Page 262: ... methanol Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly ...

Page 263: ... your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The tethered cap is behind a hinged door on the driver s side of your vehicle While refueling let the cap hang by the tether below the fuel fill opening To remove the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise The cap has a spring in it if you let go of the cap too soon it will spring back to the right ...

Page 264: ...Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap 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 in the Index NOTICE If you need a new cap ...

Page 265: ... Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete D Don t 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 CAUTI...

Page 266: ...wblue 6 9 Hood Release To open the hood first pull the handle located inside the vehicle near the parking brake pedal Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release Lift the hood ...

Page 267: ...engine you ll see A Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir B Underhood Fuse Block C Engine Coolant Reservoir D Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E Transmission Fluid Dipstick F Brake Fluid Reservoir G Engine Air Cleaner Filter H Engine Oil Fill Cap A Engine Oil Dipstick ...

Page 268: ... see A Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir B Underhood Fuse Block C Engine Coolant Reservoir D Power Steering Fluid Reservoir low in engine compartment E Transmission Fluid Dipstick F Brake Fluid Reservoir G Engine Air Cleaner Filter H Engine Oil Fill Cap I Engine Oil Dipstick ...

Page 269: ...heck your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder Checking Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground 3400 Code E V6 Engine 3800 Code K V6 Engine The engine oil dipstick handle is the yellow loop located near the front of the engine Turn off the engine and...

Page 270: ...Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the lower mark then you ll need to add at least one quart of oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range y...

Page 271: ...entified by looking for the starburst symbol This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Pe...

Page 272: ... have the 3400 V6 engine SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE 10W 30 if it s going to be 0_F 18_C or above These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 ...

Page 273: ...osity oils such as SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM GoodwrenchR oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle If you are in an area where the temperature falls below 20_F 29_C consider using either an SAE 5W 30 s...

Page 274: ...2 months whichever occurs first without an oil change The system won t detect dust in the oil So if you drive in a dusty area be sure to change your oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or sooner Remember to reset the CHG OIL SOON light whenever the oil is changed How to Reset the Change Oil Message After changing the engine oil the system must be reset To reset the CHG OIL SOON message 1 Turn the ignit...

Page 275: ...t If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycli...

Page 276: ...e the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner filter off NO...

Page 277: ...dule in the Index Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions D In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or higher D In hilly or m...

Page 278: ...ide temperatures are above 90_F 32_C D At high speed for quite a while D In heavy traffic especially in hot weather D 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 s colder than 50_F 10_C you may ha...

Page 279: ...engine Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 7 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3400 Code E V6 Engine 3800 Code K V6 Engine 8 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the cross hatched area 9 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way ...

Page 280: ...nty 3 After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check 4 When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOLR engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOLR extended...

Page 281: ...se a mixture of one half clean drinkable water and one half DEX COOLR coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this coolant mixture you don t need to add anything else CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the p...

Page 282: ... cooling system NOTICE If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank is located between the power steering fluid reservoir and the underhood fuse block on the passenger s side of the engine compartment The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold ...

Page 283: ... Overheating in the Index 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 if you spill coolant on ...

Page 284: ...the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located toward the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger s side When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indicate a pro...

Page 285: ...mark when the engine compartment is hot If the fluid is at the ADD mark you should add fluid What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufact...

Page 286: ...luid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid D Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full D Don t use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer...

Page 287: ...ooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake...

Page 288: ...r brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid NOTICE D 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 your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid D I...

Page 289: ...t 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 torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM specifications If you have rear drum brakes they don t have wear indicators but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected immediately ...

Page 290: ... and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free ACDelcoR battery When it s time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco battery Vehicle Storag...

Page 291: ...e service department of your dealer Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps A Park Turn Signal Lamp B Low Beam Headlamp C High Beam Headlamp To remove the headlamps 1 Open the hood 2 Remove the air baffle ...

Page 292: ...l connector 5 Remove the round dust caps to gain access to the bulbs 6 Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it from the retaining ring by gently pulling it away from the headlamp 7 Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by raising the lock tab and pulling the connector away from the bulb s base 8 Install the electrical connector to the new bulb ...

Page 293: ...izontal aim or if oncoming drivers flash their high beams at you for vertical aim If you believe your headlamps need to be re aimed we recommend that you take your vehicle to the dealer for service However it is possible for you to re aim your headlamps by following the procedure in the service manual for your vehicle NOTICE To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly read all the instructions ...

Page 294: ...cal connector 5 Remove the round dust caps to gain access to the bulbs 6 Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it from the retaining ring by gently pulling it away from the headlamp 7 Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by raising the lock tab and pulling the connector away from the bulb s base 8 Install the electrical connector to the bulb ...

Page 295: ... baffle 13 Close the hood Fog Lamps If Equipped 1 Remove the T15 TORXR screw 2 Pull out the lamp assembly 3 Remove the old bulb Do not discard The replacement number is printed on the bulb See Replacement Bulbs in the Index for more information 4 Insert new bulb into the assembly 5 Reinstall the lamps and screw Tail Stop Turn Signal Lamp A Rear Sidemarker Lamp B Tail Stop Turn Signal Lamp To remov...

Page 296: ...fully 6 To remove a socket press the tab turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out 7 Pull the bulb out Do not twist it 8 Push the new bulb into the socket 9 Reinstall the socket in the assembly Tighten the socket by turning it clockwise 10 Install the assembly and the two lower wing nuts 11 Reinstall the carpeting 12 Reinstall the upper convenience net wing nut and convenience net if equipp...

Page 297: ... nut 2 Remove the upper convenience net wing nut if equipped 3 Pull the carpet away from the rear of the vehicle 4 Unscrew the two remaining wing nuts 5 Pull the assembly from the body carefully 6 To remove the socket turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out 7 Pull the bulb out Do not twist it 8 Push the new bulb into the socket 9 Replace the socket in the assembly Tighten the socket by tu...

Page 298: ...lockwise and pull it out 5 Pull the bulb out Do not twist it 6 Push the new bulb into the socket 7 Reinstall the socket in the assembly Tighten the socket by turning it clockwise 8 Reinstall the applique and the nine wing nuts Rear Courtesy Lamps 1 Remove the two access covers from the assist handle assembly using a small coin 2 Remove the old bulb from the small prongs extending from the dome lam...

Page 299: ...dex Here s how to remove the wiper blades 1 Turn on the wipers to the low wipe setting 2 Turn off the ignition while the wipers are at the outer positions of the wiper pattern The blades are more accessible for removal replacement while in this position 3 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 4 While holding the wiper arm away from the glass push the release clip from under the bl...

Page 300: ...could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index D Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold D Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impa...

Page 301: ...ire overloading D Bad wear D Bad handling D Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following D Unusual wear D Bad handling D Rough ride D Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality po...

Page 302: ...nitor system detects differences in tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes in tire pressure The system can alert you about a low tire but it doesn t replace normal tire maintenance See Tires in the Index When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE light comes on you should stop as soon as you can and check all your tires for damage If a tire is flat see If a Tire Goes Flat in the Index Also check the tire...

Page 303: ...t The system completes the calibration process during driving The system normally takes 15 to 20 minutes of driving in each of three speed ranges to learn tire pressures The speed ranges are 15 to 40 mph 25 to 65 km h 40 to 65 mph 65 to 105 km h and above 65 mph 105 km h When learning is complete the system will alert you after 2 8 minutes if a tire is 12 psi 83 kPa different from the other three ...

Page 304: ... properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to us...

Page 305: ...ze or location of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are de...

Page 306: ...ies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger...

Page 307: ...hicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Whe...

Page 308: ...ke your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision 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 ...

Page 309: ...n will damage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle be sure to follow the manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open you...

Page 310: ...ays read the instructions on the cleaner label D Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set D Carefully scrape off any excess stain D Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn D If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1 Vac...

Page 311: ...ly scrape off excess stain 2 First clean with cool water and allow to dry completely 3 If a stain remains follow instructions for Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Fabric Protection Your vehicle has upholstery that has been treated with ScotchgardtFabric Protector a 3M product It protects fabrics by repelling oil and water which are the carriers of most stains Even with this protection you still need...

Page 312: ...in conditions Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and...

Page 313: ...lean cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often ...

Page 314: ...mneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by ke...

Page 315: ...nderbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur 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 o...

Page 316: ...glast plastic rubber and vinyl 1052925 16 oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels and floor mats 1052929 16 oz 0 473 L Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse with water 1052930 8 oz 0 237 L Capture Dry Spot Remover Attracts absorbs and removes soils on fabric 12345721 2 5 sq ft Synthetic Chamois Shines vehicle without scratching 12345725 12 oz 0 354 L Sil...

Page 317: ...u ll find this label on the inside of your trunk lid It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is D your VIN D the model designation D paint information and D a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless yo...

Page 318: ...dows and Other Power Options A circuit breaker in the driver s side fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and f...

Page 319: ...e Block Some fuses are in a fuse block on the driver s side of the instrument panel Pull off the cover labeled FUSES to expose the fuses Circuit Relay Description RETAINED ACCESSORY PWR RELAY Retained Accessory Power Relay HEADLAMP RELAY Headlamp Relay ...

Page 320: ... ABS PCM Anti Lock Brake System Powertrain Control Module Brake Switch Crank Relay Canister Vent Solenoid Run Crank Mini Fuses Description STOP Brake Lamps Body Control Module Run Crank TURN SIGNAL Turn Signal Flashers CRUISE Cruise Control Steering Column Controls A C CRUISE HVAC Temp Door Motors Module Cruise Control Module A C FAN HVAC Blower STR COL Steering Wheel Lighting DR LK Body Control M...

Page 321: ...he passenger s side of the instrument panel Pull off the cover labeled FUSES to expose the fuses Additional fuses are in the underhood electrical center on the passenger s side of the engine compartment Circuit Relay Description PARK LP RELAY Parking Lamp Relay BACKUP LP RELAY Back up Lamps Relay ...

Page 322: ...k Up Lamps DIC RKE Driver Information Center Remote Keyless Entry HVAC Mini Fuses Description TRK ROOF BRP Trunk Lamps Headliner Lamps HVAC BLO HVAC Blower Relay I P BRP Instrument Panel Footwell Lamps Glovebox Lamps HTD MIR Heated Mirrors BRK SW Brake Switch HAZ SW Hazard Switch FRT PRK LP Front Parking Lamps AUX PWR Auxiliary Power Outlet Battery C LTR Cigarette Lighter RADIO Radio Radio Amplifi...

Page 323: ...ussed Electrical Center Battery RT I P 2 Right Bussed Electrical Center Battery U HOOD 1 Underhood Top Electrical Center Mini Fuses Description HORN RLY Horn Relay FOG RLY Fog Lamp Relay F PMP RLY Fuel Pump Relay DRL EXIT LTS Low Left Front High Left Front Headlamps EXT LTS Low Right Front High Right Front Headlamps PCM PCM Battery A C RLY CMPR HVAC Compressor Relay Generator Underhood Fuse Block ...

Page 324: ...HOOD 2 Ignition Relay AIR Pump COOLING FANS Cooling Fans Battery Mini Fuses Description FAN CONT 2 3 Cooling Fan Control Relays 2 3 FAN CONT 1 Cooling Fan Control Relays 1 AIR PMP RLY Air Induction Reaction Pump Relay Battery FUEL INJ Fuel Injectors TRANS SOL Transmission Solenoids A C RLY COIL HVAC Control Relay ENG DEVICES Canister Purge Solenoid Mass Air Flow Sensor MAF AIR Pump Relay Valve Con...

Page 325: ...ansaxle Pan Removal and Replacement 7 4 quarts 7 0 L After Complete Overhaul 10 0 quarts 9 5 L When draining replacing converter more fluid will be needed Cooling System Including Reservoir 3400 Code E V6 11 3 quarts 10 7 L 3800 Code K V6 11 7 quarts 11 0 L Refrigerant Air Conditioning 1 88 lbs 0 85 kg Engine Crankcase Oil and Filter Change 3400 Code E V6 4 5 quarts 4 3 L 3800 Code K V6 4 5 quarts...

Page 326: ... Filter All Engines A1096C Passenger Compartment Air Filter All Engines 10406026 Engine Oil Filter All Engines PF47 Battery 3400 Code E V6 600 CCA 3800 Code K V6 690 CCA Radiator Cap All Engines RC27 Spark Plugs 3400 Code E V6 AC Type 41 940 Gap 0 060 inches 1 52 mm 3800 Code K V6 AC Type 41 921 Gap 0 060 inches 1 52 mm Windshield Wiper Blades Length 22 0 inches 56 0 cm Type Shepherd s Hook Vehicl...

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Page 328: ...s these services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 4 Scheduled Maintenance 7 15 Part B Owner Checks and Services 7 19 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 21 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 22 Part E Maintenance Record ...

Page 329: ...mportant 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 please maintain your vehicle properly Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals checks inspections and recommended fluids and lu...

Page 330: ...cian do the work If you want to get the service information see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified ser...

Page 331: ... to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle This schedule is for vehicles that D carry...

Page 332: ...l not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Periodic Maintenance Inspections in Part C of this schedule ...

Page 333: ...e Under severe conditions the indicator may come on before 3 000 miles 5 000 km Never drive your vehicle more than 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months without an oil and filter change The system won t detect dust in the oil So if you drive in a dusty area be sure to change your oil and filter every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or sooner if the CHANGE OIL SOON light appears Remember to reset the Oil Life Sy...

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Page 336: ...ice See footnote j If Equipped Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 22 500 Miles 37 500 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pat...

Page 337: ...re Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote j If Equipped Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require r...

Page 338: ...f these conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000 miles 166 000 km 52 500 Miles 87 500 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 60 000 Miles 100 000 km j If Equipped Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often j ...

Page 339: ...information See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote j If Equipped Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index...

Page 340: ...sty conditions the filter may require replacement more often j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 97 500 Miles 162 500 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See fo...

Page 341: ...t trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service j If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transaxle fluid change both the fluid and filter 150 000 Miles 240 000 km j Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in th...

Page 342: ...Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOLR coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid i...

Page 343: ...ex Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transaxle Fluid in the Ind...

Page 344: ...works in any other position your vehicle needs service Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake see Parking Brake i...

Page 345: ...roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake D 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 ...

Page 346: ...lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions wh...

Page 347: ...lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Inspect other brake parts including calipers parking brake etc You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or condition...

Page 348: ... 11R Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Windshield Washer Solvent GM OptikleenR Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No 1052884 1 pint 1050017 1 quart or equivalent Automatic Transaxle DEXRONR III Automatic Transmission Fluid Key Lock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubricant SuperlubeR GM P...

Page 349: ...es provided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

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Page 352: ...er Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Offices 8 5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 6 Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program 8 7 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 8 Courtesy Transportation 8 9 Warranty Information 8 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 8 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 8 11 Reporting Safety De...

Page 353: ...epartments Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales service or parts manage...

Page 354: ...ion or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield D Dealership name and location D Vehicle delivery date and present mileage When contacting Chevrolet please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer s facility That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern STEP THREE Both General Motors and your dealer...

Page 355: ... is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs Chevr...

Page 356: ... If toll free service is not available in the Caribbean call Puerto Rico 1 787 763 1315 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with free resourc...

Page 357: ...dealer recommended service providers Roadside membership is free however some services may incur costs Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer Basic Care and Courtesy Care D Toll free number 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 D Free towing for warranty repairs D Basic over the phone technical advice D Available dealer services at reasonable costs i e wrecker services locksmith key service glass...

Page 358: ...ourtesy Care at any time For complete program details see your Chevrolet dealer to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service When roadside services are required our advisors will explain any payment obligations that may be incurred for utilizing outside services For prompt assistance when calli...

Page 359: ...ed to drive the vehicle until scheduling can be accomplished If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helps minimize your inconvenience by providing sever...

Page 360: ...information Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options such as shuttle service may not be available at every dealer Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel Canadian Vehicles For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Cove...

Page 361: ...TSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS T...

Page 362: ... MI 48007 7047 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals owner s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and past model General Motors...

Page 363: ...rmation about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 20 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 15 00 CURRENT PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify y...

Page 364: ...000 90 00 2000 50 00 2000 20 00 2000 15 00 TOTAL MATERIAL Michigan Purchasers U S Order Processing 6 00 Canadian Postage GRAND TOTAL add 6 sales tax See Note Below GM CHE ORD99 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery Note to Canadian Customers All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Canadian residents are to make checks payable i...

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