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Driving with a Trailer

Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get
to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.

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

During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer
brakes are still working.

Following Distance

Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as
you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer.
This can help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.

Passing

You will need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal
longer, you will need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.

Backing Up

Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible,
have someone guide you.

Making Turns

Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering
could cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.

When you are turning with a trailer, make wider turns than
normal. Do this so your trailer will not strike soft
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid
jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.

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Summary of Contents for 2004 Classic

Page 1: ...es and Indicators 3 22 Audio System s 3 36 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 29 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 4 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Bulb Replacement 5 45 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 51 Tires 5 52 Appearance Care 5 80 Vehicle Identification 5 88 Electrical System 5 89 Capacities and Specifications 5 95 Normal M...

Page 2: ...eave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 22707118 A Copyright General Motors Corporation 05 29 03 All Rights Reserved How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle If you do this it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle In this manual you will find that pic...

Page 3: ...g 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 others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen iii ...

Page 4: ...abels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols used on your vehicle are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gage or indicator If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component gage or indicator ref...

Page 5: ...These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle v ...

Page 6: ... NOTES vi ...

Page 7: ...stems 1 39 Where to Put the Restraint 1 42 Top Strap 1 43 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 45 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 45 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 48 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 48 Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position 1 50 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Positio...

Page 8: ...dden 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 located 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 in place 1 2 ...

Page 9: ...e following Move the seat forward or rearward by pushing the control toward the front or back of the vehicle Raise or lower the entire seat cushion by holding the control up or down Raise or lower the front of the seat cushion by holding the front of the control up or down Raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion by holding the rear of the control up or down 1 3 ...

Page 10: ... outboard side of the seat and move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will go to an upright position But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving 1 4 ...

Page 11: ...it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 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 seatback upright Then sit...

Page 12: ...duces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Folding the Seatback Your vehicle may have a split folding rear seatback To fold down the rear seatback do the following 1 Open the trunk and pull one or both of the tethers located on the driver s side of the trunk The left tether will open the larger side of the seatback The right tether will open the smaller side of the...

Page 13: ...atback to be sure it is locked 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 properly routed and attached and are not twisted To close the split folding rear seatback push the seatb...

Page 14: ...ou are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts ...

Page 15: ... 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 just a se...

Page 16: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 10 ...

Page 17: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 11 ...

Page 18: ...ide 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 them Every air bag system ev...

Page 19: ...rious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 1 32 or Infan...

Page 20: ...t the seat so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks 1 14 ...

Page 21: ...te to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 31 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt 1 15 ...

Page 22: ...under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 1 16 ...

Page 23: ...ired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release button 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 but not falling off your should...

Page 24: ...o loose It will not give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 18 ...

Page 25: ...an 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 1 19 ...

Page 26: ...eriously 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 1 20 ...

Page 27: ... 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 1 21 ...

Page 28: ... 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 1 22 ...

Page 29: ...rks the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are...

Page 30: ...wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks 1 24 ...

Page 31: ...to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 31 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 1 25 ...

Page 32: ...ause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too muc...

Page 33: ...To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle Center Rear Passenger Position 1 27 ...

Page 34: ...e 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 on page 1 31 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 1 28 ...

Page 35: ...lt 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 booster seats and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here is how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge ...

Page 36: ...ic 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 1 30 ...

Page 37: ...een the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of the elastic cord exposed Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender w...

Page 38: ...lder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear se...

Page 39: ...s Here two children are wearing the same belt The belt can t properly spread the impact forces In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one person at a time 1 33 ...

Page 40: ... 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 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults on page 1 29 If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in the center seat position...

Page 41: ...child s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children 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 whil...

Page 42: ...oesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint 1 36 ...

Page 43: ...lled Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide 1 37 ...

Page 44: ...t will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck T...

Page 45: ...he child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that s unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a ...

Page 46: ...of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields 1 40 ...

Page 47: ...d restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle To help reduce the chance of injury the child also has to be secured within the restraint The vehicle s belt system secures the add on child restraint in the vehicle and the add on child restraint s harness system holds the child in place within the restraint One system the three point harness has straps that come down over each of the in...

Page 48: ... the front seat We therefore recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear facing infant seat a child riding in a forward facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if t...

Page 49: ...llow the instructions for your child restraint If yours requires that the top strap be anchored don t use the restraint unless it is anchored properly If the child restraint does not have a top strap one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a ...

Page 50: ...raint Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued A child or others could be injured if this happens To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle attach only one child restraint per bracket Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child rest...

Page 51: ...the rear seating positions You ll find them behind the rear seat on the filler panel Do not use a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger s position because there is no place to anchor the top strap Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 45 ...

Page 52: ...ions This system designed to make installation of child restraints easier does not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead it uses vehicle anchors A B and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether strap C 1 46 ...

Page 53: ...ns CAUTION If a LATCH type child restraint isn t attached to its anchorage points the restraint won t be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Make sure that a LATCH type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint See Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LA...

Page 54: ...traint simply unhook the top strap from the top tether anchor and then disconnect the anchor points Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 45 See Top Strap on page 1 43 if the child restraint has one If your child restraint does not have the LATCH s...

Page 55: ...Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 49 ...

Page 56: ...y The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 45 See Top Strap on page 1 43 if the child restraint has one If your child restraint does not have the LATCH s...

Page 57: ...lt 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 51 ...

Page 58: ...child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 45 See Top ...

Page 59: ...eed to secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat you will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go...

Page 60: ...belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 54 ...

Page 61: ...ee 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 child passenger 1 55 ...

Page 62: ... crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don t replace them Air bags are designed to deploy only in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes They aren t designed to inflate at all...

Page 63: ...ed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children...

Page 64: ...Where Are the Air Bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 58 ...

Page 65: ...n so that it can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers rear impacts or in many side impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because o...

Page 66: ...nything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates After an air bag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the instrument panel for the righ...

Page 67: ...m If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system The module records information about the rea...

Page 68: ... connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so Air bag systems do not need regular maintenance Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are w...

Page 69: ...e stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or L...

Page 70: ... NOTES 1 64 ...

Page 71: ...and Operating Your Vehicle 2 16 New Vehicle Break In 2 16 Ignition Positions 2 17 Starting Your Engine 2 18 Engine Coolant Heater 2 19 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 20 Parking Brake 2 23 Shifting Into Park P 2 24 Shifting Out of Park P 2 26 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 26 Engine Exhaust 2 27 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 28 Mirrors 2 29 Manual Rearview Mirror 2 29 Outside Remote ...

Page 72: ...with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children 2 2 ...

Page 73: ...he keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the ...

Page 74: ...n Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2 4 If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry System Operation The following functions are available with the keyless entry system Q Lock Press the lock button to lock all of the doors The interior lamp...

Page 75: ...locking feature the parking lamps will flash and the horn will chirp The programmable horn chirp can be disabled by pressing and holding either of the door lock switches in the unlock position for 10 seconds with the ignition ON and all of the doors closed When you hear the horn chirp programming is complete To reactivate the horn chirp feature repeat the above procedure Matching Transmitter s to ...

Page 76: ...ng the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter 1 Use a flat object like a coin to separate the bottom half from the top half of the transmitter 2 Remove the battery and replace it with the new one Make sure the positive side of the battery faces u...

Page 77: ...A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your key or remote keyle...

Page 78: ...l not operate if the key is left in the ignition See Lockout Protection on page 2 11 When LOCK on the driver s power door lock switch is pressed with the key removed from the ignition and the driver s door open three chimes will be heard signally the delay The doors will not lock until seven seconds after the driver s door has been closed All of the doors will then lock and the parking lamps will ...

Page 79: ...shifted into PARK P and the key is turned to OFF Mode 3 All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK P No automatic door unlock Mode 4 No automatic door lock or unlock Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed in Mode 1 To determine the current mode of the vehicle or to change to a different mode do the following 1 Ensure the shift lever is in PAR...

Page 80: ...eature is in use If you want to open a rear door while the security lock is on do the following 1 Unlock the door from the inside 2 Then open the door from the outside If you do not cancel the security lock feature adults or older children who ride in the rear won t be able to open the rear door from the inside You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work and how to ...

Page 81: ... from the inside then get out and close the door Trunk To unlock the trunk from the outside insert the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder When closing the trunk lid push the truck lid in the center to ensure that the lock fully latches CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unco...

Page 82: ...left side of the instrument panel to release the trunk lid The remote trunk release will only work when either the ignition is off or with the ignition in ON while either the parking brake is engaged or the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph 3 km h Emergency Trunk Release Handle 2 12 ...

Page 83: ...d inside the trunk on the trunk latch This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle up to open the trunk from the inside Trap Resistant Trunk Kit To help prevent a child from becoming trapped in your trunk you can order a trap resistant trunk kit from your dealer This kit includes a modified trunk latch a lighted release handle and seatback tethers for vehicles with fol...

Page 84: ...with the windows closed is dangerous A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 14 ...

Page 85: ...witch To raise the window press and hold the front of the switch Window Lockout The driver s power window controls also include a lock out button Press the LOCK OUT button to stop the front and rear passengers from using their window switches The driver can still operate all the windows with the lock on Press the LOCK OUT button again to return to normal window operation Sun Visors To block out gl...

Page 86: ...ed After attempting to start the engine if the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes or stays on wait ten minutes with the key in ON until the light goes off Then turn the ignition to OFF before attempting to start the engine again Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Notice Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these gui...

Page 87: ...CESSORY This position lets you use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is not running To use ACCESSORY turn the key clockwise to the first position Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed but never try to push start your vehicle See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4 30 C ON This position unlocks the ignition It is also the position to where the key ret...

Page 88: ...ur ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm Notice Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 2 If you...

Page 89: ...rounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting th...

Page 90: ...ured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into Park P on page 2 24 If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 38 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You have to app...

Page 91: ... towed CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed Notice Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine racing may damage the transaxle The r...

Page 92: ...lower fuel economy than THIRD 3 You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on Notice Driving in SECOND 2 for more than 25 miles 40 km or at speeds over 55 mph 90 km h may damage the transaxle Also shifting into SECOND 2 at speeds above 65 mph 105 km h can cause damage Drive in THIRD 3 or A...

Page 93: ...e parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 27 To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the parking brake is not released when you begin to drive the brake system warning light will come on an...

Page 94: ...n when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 38 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 Hold in the button on the shift lever Push the shift lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle 3 Turn the ignition key to OFF 4 Remove the key an...

Page 95: ...y from PARK P without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked in PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not 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 pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To prev...

Page 96: ...P ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish If you hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY There is no shift interlock in this key position 2 Apply and hold the regular brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift th...

Page 97: ... Continued CAUTION Continued You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs were not done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is co...

Page 98: ...engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 23 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could ...

Page 99: ...e the lever toward you to the night position Outside Remote Control Mirrors The outside remote control mirrors if your vehicle has this feature should be adjusted so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position To adjust the driver s outside rearview mirror use the lever located on the driver s door To adjust the passenger s outside mirror...

Page 100: ... direction that you want it to go If you place the selector switch in the center position no movement of the mirror will occur Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the ri...

Page 101: ... The cupholder is located at the rear of the shift lever Pull down the door on the rear of the center console to use the rear seat cupholders Center Console Storage Area The center console has two separate storage areas The upper compartment which is also the armrest can be used to store maps gloves etc To open pull up on the driver s side of the lid The lower area can be used to store cassette ta...

Page 102: ... NOTES 2 32 ...

Page 103: ... Light 3 27 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 28 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 29 Low Coolant Warning Light 3 29 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 30 Oil Pressure Light 3 33 Passlock Warning Light 3 34 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light 3 34 Door Ajar Light 3 34 Service Vehicle Soon Light 3 35 Fuel Gage 3 35 Audio System s 3 36 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS 3 37 Settin...

Page 104: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 2 ...

Page 105: ...r Lever on page 3 8 I Ignition Switch See Ignition Positions on page 2 17 J Hazard Warning Flashers Button See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3 4 K Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 90 L Instrument Panel Cupholder See Cupholder s on page 2 31 M Remote Trunk Release Button See Remote Trunk Release in Trunk on page 2 11 N Hood Release See Hood Release on page 5 1...

Page 106: ...The hazard warning flasher is located near the center of the instrument panel Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work 3 4 ...

Page 107: ...ilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter your vehicle The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column To tilt the wheel hold the wheel and pull the lever toward you Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the l...

Page 108: ...eturn automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster 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 A warning chime signal will come on if you have left your turn signal on for more than 3 4 mile ...

Page 109: ...ther with the previously listed lamps and lights AUTO Turn the exterior lamps control to AUTO to provide for automatic operation of the headlamps taillamps and parking lamps For more information see Automatic Headlamp System later in this section Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam push the turn signal multifunction lever away from you When the high be...

Page 110: ...ver toward you until the high beam headlamps come on then release the lever to turn them off Windshield Wiper Lever Use this lever located on the right side of the steering wheel to operate the windshield wipers OFF Move the lever to OFF to turn off the windshield wipers INT Intermittent Move the lever to INT to choose a delayed wiping cycle Turn the INT ADJ Intermittent Adjust band down for a lon...

Page 111: ...per blades before using them If they are 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 wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Windshield Washer To wash your windshield push in the button at the end of the lever until t...

Page 112: ...t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Do not use cruise control on slippery roads Setting Cruise Control CAUTION If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise...

Page 113: ...u set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can press the cruise control ACCEL Accelerate RESUME button briefly You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there If you press the ACCEL RESUME button briefly the vehicle will keep going...

Page 114: ... down in very small amounts press the SET DECEL button briefly Each time you do this you ll go about 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will wor...

Page 115: ... lights will not be illuminated unless you have turned the exterior lamps control to the parking lamp or headlamp position The DRL system will remain off any time your vehicle is in PARK P or the parking brake is engaged and the vehicle speed is less than 8 mph 13 km h for United States vehicles only As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Automatic Head...

Page 116: ...et the park brake while the ignition is off Then start the vehicle The system will stay off until you release the park brake As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamps when you need them Headlamps Off in Park P This feature works when the ignition is on and it is dark outside To turn the headlamps off when it is dark outside turn the exterior lamp control to the parking lamp posi...

Page 117: ...after all doors have been closed This lamp will also go on when you press the trunk release button the unlock button or the horn button on the remote keyless entry transmitter The lamps inside of your vehicle will stay on for about 10 seconds after your key is removed from the ignition to provide an illuminated exit Dome Lamp The switch on this lamp has three positions The ON position will turn on...

Page 118: ...n or press the power door lock switch The battery run down feature will also be activated when any door on the vehicle is left open and the ignition is in OFF Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio The accessory power outlet is located to the right of the ashtray Notice Leaving electrical equipmen...

Page 119: ...garette Lighter The ashtray is located at the lower part of the center of the instrument panel To remove the ashtray for cleaning pull up on the metal tab and pull the bin out Notice If you put papers or other flammable items in the ashtray hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle Never put flammable items in the ashtray The cigarette lighter is ...

Page 120: ...ir directed to the side window outlets The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost modes Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section 9 Fan Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed The fan must be on to run the air conditioning compressor Outside Air Press this button to turn the outside air mode on or off W...

Page 121: ...er use the engine coolant heater if equipped to provide warmer air faster to your vehicle An engine coolant heater warms the coolant that the engine uses to provide heat to warm the inside of your vehicle For more information see Engine Coolant Heater on page 2 19 A C Air Conditioning Press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off When A C is pressed an indicator light in the butt...

Page 122: ... most of the air to the windshield with some air directed to the floor vents In this mode the system will automatically force outside air into your vehicle and run the air conditioning compressor Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window REAR Press this button to turn the ...

Page 123: ...y adversely affect performance of the system Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively When an objectionable odor outside the vehicle is encountered use the recirculation mode with the temperature knob at a comfortable setting to prevent the odor from entering the vehicle through the ventilation system This can be helpful...

Page 124: ...ges some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they are working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle When one of the warni...

Page 125: ...w your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically Your vehicle has this instrument panel cluster which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages 3 23 ...

Page 126: ...o turn it back Repair or replacement of you instrument panel cluster should only be performed by an authorized GM service center Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far you have driven since you last reset it The reset button is located next to the trip odometer To reset the trip odometer to zero press and hold the reset button for one or two seconds Also by pressing this button you c...

Page 127: ... the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts unless the driver s safety belt is already buckled The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds then it will flash for several more If the driver s belt is alread...

Page 128: ... system 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...

Page 129: ...accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly ...

Page 130: ...e is started and may stay on for several seconds That s normal If the light stays on turn the ignition to OFF Or if the light comes on and the chime sounds when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the light still stays on or comes on again while you re driving your vehicle needs service If the regular brake system war...

Page 131: ...ur ignition ON If this light comes on and stays on the coolant level in your vehicle is low See Engine Coolant on page 5 19 If the light is on along with an overheat warning you may have a serious overheating problem see Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3 29 Notice If you operate the engine without coolant or fail to maintain the cooling system properly you could damage the engine The repai...

Page 132: ...esigned 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 the engine transaxle...

Page 133: ...ollowing 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 see your dealer for service as soon as possible If the Light Is On Steady You may...

Page 134: ...sions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the Check Engine li...

Page 135: ... as a test to show you it is working but the light will go out when the engine is running If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you may have a problem with the bulb Have it fixed right away CAUTION Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle se...

Page 136: ...with the Passlock system Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock and you should see your dealer Low Washer Fluid Warning Light The LOW WASH light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition to ON It will also stay on or come on and chime if the fluid reservoir is less than one third full Door Ajar Light When the ignition is on this light will stay on until all doors are closed and compl...

Page 137: ...icle such as a Daytime Running Lamps DRL or an automatic headlamp system malfunction If this happens see your dealer as soon as possible Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on When the indicator nears empty the light will come on and you will hear a chime You still have a little fuel left but you should get more soon 3 35 ...

Page 138: ...peed up The gage goes back to empty when you turn off the ignition Audio System s 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 radio or other systems and even dam...

Page 139: ...n the display Press and hold the MIN arrow until the correct minute appears on the display The time may be set with the ignition on or off Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems RDS Press and hold the HR or MN buttons for two seconds Then press and hold HR until the correct hour appears on the display AM or PM will appear for morning or evening hours Press and hold MN until the correc...

Page 140: ...ow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there To scan stations press and hold either SEEK arrow for two seconds until you hear a beep The radio will go to a station play for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press either SEEK arrow again to stop scanning To scan preset stations press and hold either SEEK arrow for more than four seconds until you hear two beeps The radi...

Page 141: ...button until BAS or TRE appears on the display Then press and hold the up or the down arrow to increase or to decrease If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To adjust bass or treble to the middle position select BAS or TRE Then press and hold the AUDIO button 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 adjus...

Page 142: ...for the display to return to the time of day Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep CEN will appear on the display Radio Messages CAL Calibration Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL appears on the display it means that your radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealer for ser...

Page 143: ...you hold the pushbutton or press it more than once the player will continue moving back through the CD 2 NEXT Press this pushbutton to go to the next track The track number will appear on the display If you hold the pushbutton or press it more than once the player will continue moving forward through the CD 3 REV Reverse Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track Release it t...

Page 144: ...vated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first CD Messages If the CD comes out it could be for one of the following reasons It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play You are driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the CD should play The CD is dirty scratched wet or upsi...

Page 145: ...GH AVOL will appear on the display Each higher setting will allow for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Then as you drive automatic volume increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot determine the vehicle speed If you don t want to use automatic...

Page 146: ...the next preset station Press either arrow again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets The radio will scan only to the preset stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six FM1 six FM2 and six AM by performing the following step...

Page 147: ...ssical To return the bass and treble to the manual mode push and release the AUTO TONE button until MANUAL is displayed Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers To adjust the fade between the front and ...

Page 148: ... and the name of the program being broadcast DISPL Display Press this knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of the program if available Pressing and holding this knob will activate the RDS default display Finding Program Type PTY Stations To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Turn th...

Page 149: ...e to turn off alert announcements ALERT will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system This feature is not supported by all RDS stations INFO Information If the current station has a message the information symbol will appear on the display Press this button to see the message The message may display the artist song title call in phone numbers etc If the whole message is not displ...

Page 150: ...will interrupt the play of a cassette tape or CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements Radio Messages CAL ERR Calibration Error This message is displayed when the radio has not been calibrated properly for the vehicle You must return to the dealer for service LOCKED This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up You must return to the dealer for service Play...

Page 151: ...mber will appear on the display while the cassette player is in the previous mode Pressing this pushbutton multiple times or holding it will increase the number of selections to be searched back up to 9 2 NEXT Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for next to work Press this pushbutton to go to the next selection on the tape If you press the pushbutton more t...

Page 152: ...ted with the radio off Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radio off if this button is pressed first Cassette Tape Messages CHK TAPE Check Tape If this message appears on the radio display the tape will not play because of one of the following errors The tape is tight and the player cannot turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub count...

Page 153: ...PL button If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in the player it will stay in the player When you turn on the ignition or radio the CD will start playing where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source As each new track starts to play the track number will appear on the display The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller...

Page 154: ...ds to reverse at 17 times the normal playing speed Release the pushbutton to play the passage The display will show ET and the elapsed time of the track 4 FWD Forward Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to advance at 17 t...

Page 155: ...right of the CD slot to eject a CD Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first CD Messages CHECK CD If this message appears on the display and or the CD comes out it could be for one of the following reasons It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play You are driving on a...

Page 156: ...tion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN If the radio is moved to a different vehicle it will not operate and LOCKED will be displayed With THEFTLOCK activated your radio will not operate if stolen 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 other AM can pick up no...

Page 157: ...ts use 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 dealer The broken tape detection feature of your cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged tape in error To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected use the following step...

Page 158: ... CD mechanism Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent you should replace it Check occasionally to be sure the mast is still tightened to the fender If tightening is required tighten by hand then with a wrench one quarter turn Chime Level Adj...

Page 159: ...ng at Night 4 14 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 15 City Driving 4 18 Freeway Driving 4 19 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 20 Highway Hypnosis 4 21 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 22 Winter Driving 4 23 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 28 Towing 4 29 Towing Your Vehicle 4 29 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 30 Loading Your Vehicle 4 32 Towing a Trailer 4 38 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 ...

Page 160: ... 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 call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision with...

Page 161: ...r people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if someone plans to drive It is a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight The...

Page 162: ...e driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At ...

Page 163: ...ing Ride home in a cab or if you are with a group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road Sometimes as when you are driving on snow or ice it is easy to ask more of those ...

Page 164: ...the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances you wi...

Page 165: ...ld The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember Anti lock does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too ...

Page 166: ...ur steering Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling That could be off the road into the very thing you were trying to avoid or into traffic If you do not have anti lock use a squeeze braking technique This will give you maximum braking while maintaining steering control You can do this by pushing on the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressur...

Page 167: ...g through a sharp curve Then you suddenly apply the brakes Both control systems steering and braking have to do their work where the tires meet the road Unless you have four wheel anti lock brakes adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places You can lose control The same thing can happen if you are steering through a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate Those two control systems ...

Page 168: ...ut unless you have anti lock not enough to lock your wheels See Braking on page 4 6 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you ca...

Page 169: ...other vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Loo...

Page 170: ...les are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone is not trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see i...

Page 171: ...hicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehic...

Page 172: ...our headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you are tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your ...

Page 173: ...atedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it is easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and are not even aware of it Driving in ...

Page 174: ...w signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can not try to slow down before you hit them CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They will not work as well in...

Page 175: ...deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can not avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing w...

Page 176: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You will save time and energy See Freeway Driving on page 4 19 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move ...

Page 177: ...ve a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your ...

Page 178: ...or any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you are ready Try to be well rested If you must start when you are not fresh such as after a day s work do not plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long...

Page 179: ...t plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Do not let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you...

Page 180: ...d also the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle These parts can work hard on mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill CAUTION If you do not shift down your brakes could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even...

Page 181: ...iving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling ro...

Page 182: ...t or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You will have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful ...

Page 183: ... to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement Without anti lock brakes if you feel your vehicle begin to slide let up on the brakes a little Push the brake pedal down steadily to get the most traction you can Remember unless you have anti lock if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling you will just slide Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer Whatever ...

Page 184: ...e some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you have been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck un...

Page 185: ...And check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and ...

Page 186: ...d known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you are stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Do not spin the wheels above 35 mph 55...

Page 187: ...your wheels in the forward and reverse directions you will cause a rocking motion that may free your vehicle If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle following Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed See Roadside Assistance...

Page 188: ... do recreational vehicle towing What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations How far will you tow Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow Do you have the proper towing equipment See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations Is your vehicle ready to be to...

Page 189: ...nition switch to ACCESSORY 6 Shift your transaxle to NEUTRAL N 7 Release the parking brake Remember to install the fuses once you reach your destination To reinstall a fuse 1 Set the parking brake 2 Remove the key from the ignition switch 3 Reinstall the fuse Notice If you exceed 65 mph 110 km h while towing your vehicle it could be damaged Never exceed 65 mph 110 km h while towing your vehicle No...

Page 190: ...ight your vehicle can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification label CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR I...

Page 191: ...eight your vehicle can properly carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight If your vehicle has the Tire and Loading Information label Example 1 the label is attached to the center pillar near the driver s door latch If your vehicle has the Tire Loading Information label Example 2 the label is on the rear edge of the driver s door Example 1 Example 2 4 33 ...

Page 192: ... in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determi...

Page 193: ...t Weight 150 lbs 68 kg x 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg x 5 750 lbs 340 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Example 1 Example 2 4 35 ...

Page 194: ...er passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Certification Label The Certification label is also found on the rear edge of the driver s door It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle ...

Page 195: ...u put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as you can Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle When you carry s...

Page 196: ...rmation in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling acceleration braking durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That is the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safet...

Page 197: ... your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer Do not drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Three important considerations have to do with weight the weight of the trailer the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Tr...

Page 198: ...y which will also reduce the trailer weight your vehicle can tow And if you tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 32 for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you are using a weight carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded tr...

Page 199: ...the holes later when you remove the hitch If you do not seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle See Engine Exhaust on page 2 27 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 ...

Page 200: ... Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You will need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you will need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return t...

Page 201: ...tant to allow the engine and transaxle to cool Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you do not shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well Pay attention to the engine coolant gage If the indicator is in the red area turn off the air conditioning to reduce engine load See Engine Overheating...

Page 202: ... Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6 4 for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid do not overfill engine oil drive belt cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it is a good idea to review this information before you start your ...

Page 203: ...2 Cooling System 5 25 Power Steering Fluid 5 31 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 32 Brakes 5 34 Battery 5 38 Jump Starting 5 39 Bulb Replacement 5 45 Halogen Bulbs 5 45 Headlamps 5 45 Front Turn Signal Lamps 5 47 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 5 47 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 5 48 Replacement Bulbs 5 50 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 51 Tires 5 52 Inflation Tire Pressure 5...

Page 204: ...86 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 86 Vehicle Identification 5 88 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 88 Service Parts Identification Label 5 88 Electrical System 5 89 Add On Electrical Equipment 5 89 Headlamp Wiring 5 89 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5 89 Power Windows and Other Power Options 5 89 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 90 Capacities and Specifications 5 95 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...

Page 205: ...is manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 11 Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 62 You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Part E Maintenance Record on page 6...

Page 206: ...outside of your vehicle Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible Otherwise you might damage your engine...

Page 207: ... is certified to meet California Emission Standards see the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction ind...

Page 208: ... methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the ...

Page 209: ...ngine when you are refueling Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The tethered fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the passenger s side of the vehicl...

Page 210: ... burned Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill fuel Don t top off or overfill your tank and wait a few seconds after you ve finished pumping before you remove the nozzle Clea...

Page 211: ...ype it may not fit properly This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your veh...

Page 212: ... the hood do the following 1 Pull the hood release handle located inside the vehicle to the left of the parking brake 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift the secondary hood release handle clockwise before lifting the hood 3 Lift the hood 5 10 ...

Page 213: ...OD Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Then let the hood drop from about 8 to 12 inches 20 to 30 cm above the vehicle to latch fully Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the procedure if necessary 5 11 ...

Page 214: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood you ll see the following 5 12 ...

Page 215: ...ery See Battery on page 5 38 J Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 32 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is 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 The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for th...

Page 216: ...at the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you are through What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things GM6094M ...

Page 217: ... on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API You should look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the Americ...

Page 218: ...y one of these is true for your vehicle then you need to change your oil and filter every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever occurs first If none of them is true use the long trip highway maintenance schedule Change oil and filter every 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions will cause engine oil to br...

Page 219: ...hicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspect the air cleaner filter every 15 000 miles 25 000 km and replace every 30 000 miles 50 000 km If you are driving in dusty dirty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change 5 17 ...

Page 220: ...ance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6 4 CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flame if the engine backfires If it is not there and the engine backfires you could be burned Do not drive with it off and be careful...

Page 221: ...ay not be covered by your warranty Always use DEXRON III labeled automatic transaxle fluid Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add c...

Page 222: ...ne could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engin...

Page 223: ...nd radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark or slightly higher If the low coolant light comes on and stays on it means you re low on engine coolant See ...

Page 224: ...col and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When replacing the pressure cap make sure it is hand tight Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a l...

Page 225: ...ools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or 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 Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged Th...

Page 226: ...affic let the engine idle in NEUTRAL N while stopped If it is safe to do so pull off the road shift to PARK P or NEUTRAL N and let the engine idle 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 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 norm...

Page 227: ...g Fan CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface 5 25 ...

Page 228: ...ld cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they aren t your vehicle needs service Notice If you operate the engine without coolant or fail to maintain the cooling system properly...

Page 229: ...ble in the surge tank If coolant is visible but the coolant level isn t at or above the FULL COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant on page 5 19 If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows CAUTI...

Page 230: ...proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the pro...

Page 231: ...e You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot 2 Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise left about two or two and one half turns If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop This will allow any pressure still left to be vented out the discharge hose 3 Keep turning the pressure ca...

Page 232: ...edure until the level remains constant at the hash mark for at least five minutes 5 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower than the FULL COLD mark add more of the proper mix...

Page 233: ...6 Replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight and fully seated See your dealer if necessary Power Steering Fluid 5 31 ...

Page 234: ...g Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 22 Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can ca...

Page 235: ...he manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid 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 ...

Page 236: ...ould have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes will not work well or will not work at all So it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you will have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work i...

Page 237: ...e wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your 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 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 will have to be replaced Do not...

Page 238: ...ving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque specifications Your rear drum brakes do not have...

Page 239: ...al repeatedly while the engine is running with the shift lever in PARK P Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake li...

Page 240: ...tive harm Wash hands after handling Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more remove the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down CAUTION Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you are not careful See Jump Starting on page 5 39 for tips on working around a battery w...

Page 241: ...could damage your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicle...

Page 242: ...mpartment Overview on page 5 12 CAUTION An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water Yo...

Page 243: ...ote negative terminal if the vehicle with the dead battery has one Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And don t connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once t...

Page 244: ...black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one 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 engine part or to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 5 42 ...

Page 245: ...e light stops flashing 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice If the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Remove the jumper cab...

Page 246: ...ollowing 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle Jumper Cable Removal 5 44 ...

Page 247: ... this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps A Front Turn Signal B High Beam Headlamp C Low Beam Headlamp 5 45 ...

Page 248: ...harness and twist the socket less than one quarter turn counterclockwise and remove it 5 Gently wiggle the bulb from the socket Replace the old bulb with a new bulb 6 Turn the socket back into place and reconnect the wiring harness to the socket 7 Return the lamp assembly to its original position Be sure to line up the holes in the lamp assembly to the round ends of the mounting pins 8 Press down ...

Page 249: ...into place 5 Return the lamp assembly to its original position Be sure to line up the holes in the lamp assembly to the round ends of the mounting pins 6 Press down on the two latches to hook in the lamp assembly Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 1 Open the trunk and locate the CHMSL housing on the underside of the rear window shelf 2 Twist the socket one quarter turn counterclockwise to remove i...

Page 250: ...oplamps and Back up Lamps A Rear Turn Signal Lamp B Taillamp Stoplamp C Back Up Lamp 1 Open the trunk 2 Unscrew the fastener located on the inside of the trunk at the rear of the vehicle 3 Gently pull back the trunk trim 5 48 ...

Page 251: ...4 Remove the three plastic wing nuts 5 Pull out the taillamp assembly to expose the backplate 5 49 ...

Page 252: ...are securely fastened to the taillamp assembly before reinstalling it on the vehicle 9 When securing the lamp assembly back into place align the assembly so that the trunk lid doesn t contact it 10 Close the trunk Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back Up Rear Turn 3156 Center High Mounted Stoplamp Interior Mounted 912 Front Parking Turn 3157A or 3157NA Front Sidemarker 24 High Beam Head...

Page 253: ...ecifications on page 5 95 To replace the wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Press the tab that holds the wiper blade to the arm 3 Pull the assembly down to release it from the U hooked end of the wiper arm and slide the assembly away from the arm 4 Slide in the new wiper blade assembly and snap it into place 5 Repeat Steps 1 through 4 f...

Page 254: ...ur Vehicle in the Index 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 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a p...

Page 255: ...o the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C Department of Transportation DOT The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN sh...

Page 256: ... factors treadwear traction and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5 63 G Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load For more information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 59 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 32 Compact Spare Tire Example ...

Page 257: ... of manufacture D Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 79 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 32 E Tire Inflation The temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be inflated to 60 psi 420 kPa For more information on tire pressure and inflation see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5...

Page 258: ...spect ratio is 70 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 70 as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction E Rim Diameter Diameter of the wh...

Page 259: ...e in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 59 Curb Weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant but without passengers and cargo DOT Markings A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in...

Page 260: ... a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle The side of the tire that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire Passenger P Metric Tire A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles Recommended Inflation Pr...

Page 261: ...al tire due to curb weight accessory weight occupant weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 32 Inflation Tire Pressure The tire and loading information label shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your v...

Page 262: ... no further adjustment is necessary If the inflation pressure is low add air until you reach the recommended amount If you overfill the tire release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gage Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation T...

Page 263: ...el Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 95 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 s...

Page 264: ...nd and size of tires you need look at the tire and loading information label For an example of this label and its location see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 32 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...

Page 265: ...s can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United St...

Page 266: ...is tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustai...

Page 267: ...nd of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle CAUTION Using the wrong replac...

Page 268: ... only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it s...

Page 269: ... may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without t...

Page 270: ...uld 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 opposite en...

Page 271: ...e cover You will find the jacking instructions label on the underside of the tire cover 3 Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it Then lift off the adapter and remove the compact spare tire See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 79 for more information about the compact spare tire 4 Remove the jack and wrench from the trunk Your vehicle s jack and wrench are stored in a foam tray 5 69 ...

Page 272: ...If your vehicle has a wheel cover or hubcap that has plastic wheel nut caps loosen the plastic nut caps You may need to use the wheel wrench to loosen them Do not pry off wheel covers or center caps that have plastic wheel nut caps 2 Then remove the wheel cover or center cap from the wheel to find the wheel nuts 5 70 ...

Page 273: ...heel cover or hubcap without plastic wheel nut caps gently pry on the edge of the plastic wheel trim to remove it from the wheel to find the wheel nuts 3 Use the wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 5 71 ...

Page 274: ...n the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire 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 5 72 ...

Page 275: ...rsonal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 5 Raise the vehicle by turning the wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to fit 6 Remove all of the wheel nuts 7 Then take off the flat tire 5 73 ...

Page 276: ...ident CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 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 CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your whee...

Page 277: ... wheel nuts back on with the cone end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand or with the wrench until the wheel is held against the hub 10 Lower the vehicle by turning the wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 75 ...

Page 278: ...cities and Specifications in the Index for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications in the index for the wheel nut torque specification Don t try to put a wheel cover ...

Page 279: ...se equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment Place the tire in the compartment then secure the adapter and wing nut Place the cover and the nut on top of the flat tire Store the jack and the wrench in the tool tray A Nut B Cover C Wing Bolt D Adapter E Wrench F Jack G Tool Tray H Flat Tire 5 77 ...

Page 280: ...on loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare tire is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire following Store the compact spare tire and tools as shown in the diagram A Nut B Cover C Wing Bolt D Adapter E Wrench F Jack G Tool Tray H Spare Tire 5 78 ...

Page 281: ...ant 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 car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t...

Page 282: ...ne Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Do not use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe v...

Page 283: ...ection use a sponge to remove any excess cleaner 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean water dampened towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool wate...

Page 284: ...ing the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cle...

Page 285: ...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 with lukewarm or cold water Do not wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Do not use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely You can get GM approved clea...

Page 286: ...droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to ...

Page 287: ...ire cleaner Notice Using petroleum based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint finish and or tires When applying a tire dressing always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on your vehicle Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or ...

Page 288: ... on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ring shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this GM will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever occurs first Vehicle Care Appearance Ma...

Page 289: ...rotects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one easy step no wiping necessary Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d Description Usage Wash Wax Concentrate Medium foaming shampoo Cleans and lightly waxes Biodegradable and phosphate free Spot Lifter Quickly and easily removes spots and stains from carpets vinyl and cloth upholstery Odor Eliminator Odorless spray odor...

Page 290: ...bels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the bottom of your spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN the model designation ...

Page 291: ...tected by fuses one for each headlamp in the fuse block An electrical overload will cause the lamps to turn off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some e...

Page 292: ... pick a feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can There are three fuse blocks in your vehicle two instrument panel fuse blocks and the engine compartment fuse block There is a fuse puller located on the engine compartment fuse block It can be used to easily remove fuses fro...

Page 293: ...ir Bag F Body Function Control Module G Powertrain Control Module PCM H Door Locks J Body Function Control Module Instrument Panel Cluster MICRO RELAY TRUNK REL Remote Trunk Release CIRCUIT BRKR PWR SEATS Power Seats MICRO RELAY DR UNLOCK Door Locks MICRO RELAY DR LOCK Door Locks MICRO RELAY DRIVERS DR UNLOCK Door Locks STOP LPS Stoplamps HAZARD LPS Hazard Lamps IPC HVAC BATT Instrument Panel Clus...

Page 294: ...Lights Brightness Control B Cruise Control Switches C Climate Control System D Cruise Control E Fog Lamps If Equipped F Interior Lamps Body Function Control Module G Radio H Sunroof If Equipped CIRCUIT BRKR PWR WNDWS Power Windows MICRO RELAY FOG LPS Fog Lamps If Equipped 5 92 ...

Page 295: ...uipped Radio Body Function Control Module Interior Lamps 3 Left Electrical Center Stoplamps Hazard Lamps Body Function Control Module Cluster Climate Control System 4 Anti Lock Brakes 5 Ignition Switch 6 Not Used 7 Left Electrical Center Power Seats Power Mirrors Door Locks Trunk Release and Remote Lock Control 8 Cooling Fan 1 Relays Usage 9 Rear Defogger 10 Not Used 11 Not Used 12 Cooling Fan 1 1...

Page 296: ...unction Control Module 38 Automatic Transaxle 39 Powertrain Control Module PCM Ignition 40 Anti Lock Brakes ABS Fuses Usage 41 Ignition System 42 Back Up Lamps Shift Lock Control System 43 Horn 44 PCM 45 Parking Lamps 46 Climate Control System 47 Canister Purge Valve PCM Exhaust Gas Recirculation Heated Oxygen Sensor 48 Fuel Pump Injectors 49 Not Used 50 Right Headlamp 51 Left Headlamp 52 Cooling ...

Page 297: ...iate level as recommended in this manual Capacities Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Use Refrigerant Oil R134a Systems 1 4 lbs 0 6 kg Automatic Transaxle Complete Overhaul 9 5 quarts 9 0 L Cooling System 8 6 quarts 8 2 L Engine Oil with Filter 5 0 quarts 4 8 L Fuel Tank 14 1 gallons 53 4 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y Engine Specifications Engine VIN Cod...

Page 298: ...cation can be obtained from your dealer Part GM Part No ACDelco Part No Engine Air Cleaner Filter 25098845 A1172C Engine Oil Filter 24460713 PF2244G Spark Plugs 25337472 Platinum Plug 41 981 Platinum Plug Windshield Wiper Blades Passenger s Side 19 0 inches 48 0 cm Driver s Side 22 0 inches 56 0 cm 5 96 ...

Page 299: ...ce 6 12 Part B Owner Checks and Services 6 16 At Each Fuel Fill 6 16 At Least Once a Month 6 16 At Least Twice a Year 6 17 At Least Once a Year 6 17 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 20 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 20 Exhaust System Inspection 6 20 Fuel System Inspection 6 20 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 21 Throttle System Inspection 6 21 Brake ...

Page 300: ...e necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid le...

Page 301: ...u have any doubt have a qualified technician do the work If you want to get the service information see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 11 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 d...

Page 302: ...owing and note how you drive If you have questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when to schedule them When you go to your dealer for your service needs you will know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use a...

Page 303: ...should follow this schedule if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down sooner Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 ...

Page 304: ...lacement Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only Every 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Spark Plug Wire Inspection Spark Plug Replacement Every 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Cooling System Service or every 60 months whichever occurs first Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection These intervals only summarize maintenance services Be sure to follow the complete scheduled ma...

Page 305: ...e engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 12 000 Miles 20 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 60 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Change engine oil and filter or ever...

Page 306: ...rst An Emission Control Service 36 000 Miles 60 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 60 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 39 000 Miles 65 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service...

Page 307: ...d filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 54 000 Miles 90 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 60 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 57 000 Miles 95 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whic...

Page 308: ...er If necessary replace the filter If vehicle is driven in dusty dirty conditions inspect filter at every engine oil change See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 17 for more information An Emission Control Service See footnote 78 000 Miles 130 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on ...

Page 309: ... or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher ...

Page 310: ...ervals and the maintenance be recorded A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection on page 6 21 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 60 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25...

Page 311: ...es 75 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Inspect engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 17 for more information An Emission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 60 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km...

Page 312: ...gine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 60 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Inspect engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Fil...

Page 313: ...mission Control Service Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If ...

Page 314: ...necessary See Engine Oil on page 5 13 for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 19 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 32 f...

Page 315: ...ehicle on page 5 83 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 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 22 Automatic Transaxle Inspection It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level A ...

Page 316: ...y other position your vehicle needs service Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 2 23 if nece...

Page 317: ... 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 To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To ch...

Page 318: ...n and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering 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...

Page 319: ...ts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not 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 Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Ins...

Page 320: ...ke Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Usage Fluid Lubricant Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Automatic Transaxle DEXRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid Key Lock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pi...

Page 321: ...odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 23 ...

Page 322: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 24 ...

Page 323: ...ity Program for Persons with Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 11 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 11 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information 7 1 ...

Page 324: ...dealership without further help contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 222 1020 We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at th...

Page 325: ...son Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington VA 22203 1804 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownersh...

Page 326: ... toll free number for assistance If a U S customer wishes to write to Chevrolet the letter should be addressed to Chevrolet s Customer Assistance Center United States Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 1 800 222 1020 1 800 833 2438 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 Fax Numbe...

Page 327: ...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 resource information such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers The program is available ...

Page 328: ... the phone technical advice Available dealer services at reasonable costs i e wrecker services locksmith key service glass repair etc Roadside Courtesy Care provides Roadside Basic Care services as outlined previously Plus FREE Non Warranty Towing to the closest dealer from a legal roadway FREE Locksmith Key Service when keys are lost on the road or locked inside FREE Flat Tire Service spare insta...

Page 329: ...hicle Identification Number VIN License plate number Vehicle color Vehicle location Telephone number where you can be reached Vehicle mileage Description of problem Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer su...

Page 330: ...ally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options Depending on the circumstances your dealer can offer you one of the following Shuttle Service Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule This include...

Page 331: ...vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper to Bumper warranty coverage period but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information Courtesy Transportation is available only at ...

Page 332: ...to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes these on board systems do not record sounds such as conversation of vehicle occupants To read this information special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required GM will not access information about a crash eve...

Page 333: ...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 to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA in a situation like this we certainly...

Page 334: ...t 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 35 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and ...

Page 335: ...ge 5 85 Sheet Metal Damage 5 85 Underbody Maintenance 5 86 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 86 Weatherstrips 5 83 Ashtrays 3 17 Audio System s 3 36 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 55 Care of Your CD Player 3 56 Care of Your CDs 3 56 Chime Level Adjustment 3 56 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 56 Radio with Cassette and CD 3 43 Radio with CD 3 38 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems RDS 3...

Page 336: ... Safety Belts 5 83 Your Cassette Tape Player 3 55 Your CD Player 3 56 Your CDs 3 56 Cassette Tape Messages 3 50 Cassette Tape Player Service 6 16 CD Adapter Kits 3 51 CD Messages 3 42 3 53 Center Console Storage Area 2 31 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 5 47 Center Rear Passenger Position Safety Belts 1 27 Chains Tires 5 66 Charging System Light 3 27 Check Engine Light 3 30 Checking Coolant 5 2...

Page 337: ...s 5 85 Cleaning Vinyl 5 82 Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 84 Climate Control System 3 18 Outlet Adjustment 3 21 Compact Spare Tire 5 79 Control of a Vehicle 4 5 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage 3 29 Heater Engine 2 19 Low Warning Light 3 29 Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 22 Cooling System 5 25 Cruise Control 3 10 Cupholder s 2 31 Current and Past Model Order Forms 7 12 Customer Assistance Inform...

Page 338: ...y 4 18 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 2 Freeway 4 19 Driving cont Hill and Mountain Roads 4 22 In Rain and on Wet Roads 4 15 Winter 4 23 Driving On Grades 4 43 Driving on Snow or Ice 4 24 Driving Through Deep Standing Water 4 17 Driving Through Flowing Water 4 17 Driving with a Trailer 4 42 E Electrical System Add On Equipment 5 89 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 90 Headlamp Wiring 5 89 Power Windows and Ot...

Page 339: ...ilter Engine Air Cleaner 5 17 Finding a Station 3 38 3 44 Finding Program Type PTY Stations 3 46 Finish Care 5 84 Finish Damage 5 85 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 56 Flash to Pass Feature 3 8 Flat Tire 5 67 Flat Tire Changing 5 68 Fluid Automatic Transaxle 5 19 Power Steering 5 31 Windshield Washer 5 32 FM 3 54 Folding the Seatback 1 6 Following Distance 4 42 Footnotes 6 7 6 12 Fuel 5 4 Additives 5 6 Calif...

Page 340: ...ntain Roads 4 22 Hitches 4 41 Hood Release 5 10 Horn 3 5 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank 5 27 How to Check 5 60 How to Check Power Steering Fluid 5 32 How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 18 How to Use This Manual ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 13 Hydroplaning 4 17 I If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5 24 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5 23 If the Light Is ...

Page 341: ...vice 6 17 Keyless Entry System 2 3 Keys 2 2 L Lamps Exterior 3 13 Interior 3 15 Lap Belt 1 28 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 14 1 24 LATCH System Child Restraints 1 45 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 48 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 11 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 2 25 Light Air Bag Readiness 3 26 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 3 28 Brake System Warning 3 27 Charging Syste...

Page 342: ... 20 Maintenance Schedule cont How This Section is Organized 6 3 Introduction 6 2 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance 6 12 Maintenance Requirements 6 2 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 6 4 Part B Owner Checks and Services 6 16 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 20 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 22 Part E Maintenance Record 6 23 Selecting the Right Schedule 6 5 Short Trip...

Page 343: ...ing Devices 3 5 Outlet Adjustment 3 21 Outside Convex Mirror 2 30 Power Mirrors 2 30 Remote Controls Mirrors 2 29 Overseas Customer Assistance 7 5 Owner s Information 7 12 P Park P Shifting Into 2 24 Shifting Out of 2 26 Parking Brake 2 23 Over Things That Burn 2 26 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park P Mechanism Check 6 19 Parking on Hills 4 43 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 6 4 Par...

Page 344: ...r Radios with Radio Data Systems RDS 3 37 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS 3 37 Theft Deterrent 3 54 Understanding Reception 3 54 RDS Messages 3 47 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 29 Rear Seat Operation 1 6 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1 24 Rear Seat Passengers Safety Belts 1 23 Rear Window Defogger 3 20 Rearview Mirrors 2 29 Reclining Seatbacks 1 4 Recreationa...

Page 345: ...y 1 13 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 12 Safety Belts cont Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 29 Rear Seat Passengers 1 23 Right Front Passenger Position 1 23 Safety Belt Extender 1 31 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 22 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 1 8 Safety Chains 4 41 Safety Warnings and Symbols iii Seats Head Restraints 1 6 Manual 1 2 Rear Seat Oper...

Page 346: ... Check 6 18 Starting Your Engine 2 18 Steering 4 9 Steering in Emergencies 4 10 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 20 Steering Tips 4 9 Storage Garment Hooks 2 31 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area 2 31 Cupholder s 2 31 Glove Box 2 31 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools 5 77 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 78 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 28 Sun Visors 2 15...

Page 347: ...Tires 4 41 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 30 Towing a Trailer 4 38 Your Vehicle 4 29 Trailer Brakes 4 41 Transaxle Fluid Automatic 5 19 Transaxle Operation Automatic 2 20 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual 7 12 Transportation Options 7 8 Trap Resistant Trunk Kit 2 13 Trip Odometer 3 24 Trunk 2 11 Trunk Lamp 3 15 Turn and Lane Change Signals 3 6 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 3...

Page 348: ...nd of Engine Oil to Use 5 14 What to Do with Used Oil 5 16 What to Use 5 20 5 32 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 65 Replacement 5 65 When to Add Engine Oil 5 14 When to Change Engine Oil 5 16 When to Check 5 60 When to Check Power Steering Fluid 5 32 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 17 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 4 44 Where to Put the Restraint 1 42 Why S...

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