Chevrolet 2004 Impala Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

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Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1

Front Seats

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Rear Seats

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Safety Belts

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Child Restraints

....................................... 1-31

Air Bag Systems

...................................... 1-52

Restraint System Check

............................ 1-61

Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1

Keys

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Doors and Locks

....................................... 2-8

Windows

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Theft-Deterrent Systems

............................ 2-16

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

........... 2-18

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-33

OnStar

System

...................................... 2-37

HomeLink

Transmitter

............................. 2-39

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-43

Sunroof

.................................................. 2-44

Vehicle Personalization

............................. 2-45

Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1

Instrument Panel Overview

.......................... 3-4

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-21

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

......... 3-26

Message Center

....................................... 3-42

Driver Information Center (DIC)

.................. 3-50

Trip Computer

......................................... 3-53

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-54

Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

..... 4-2

Towing

................................................... 4-31

Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1

Service

..................................................... 5-3

Fuel

......................................................... 5-4

Checking Things Under

the Hood

............................................. 5-10

Headlamp Aiming

..................................... 5-52

Bulb Replacement

.................................... 5-52

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

......... 5-57

Tires

...................................................... 5-58

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-87

Vehicle Identification

................................. 5-95

Electrical System

...................................... 5-95

Capacities and Specifications

................... 5-102

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule

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Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1

Customer Assistance and Information

........... 7-2

Reporting Safety Defects

........................... 7-10

Index ................................................................ 1

2004 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual

Summary of Contents for 2004 Impala

Page 1: ... Gages and Indicators 3 26 Message Center 3 42 Driver Information Center DIC 3 50 Trip Computer 3 53 Audio System s 3 54 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 31 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 4 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Headlamp Aiming 5 52 Bulb Replacement 5 52 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 57 Tires 5 58 Appearance Care ...

Page 2: ...leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 10335959 A First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 06 18 03 All Rights Reserved Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first r...

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: ...ren 1 31 Infants and Young Children 1 33 Child Restraint Systems 1 37 Where to Put the Restraint 1 40 Top Strap 1 41 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 43 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 44 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Rear 1 46 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 46 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 49 ...

Page 8: ...ld 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 If your vehicle has manual seats 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 back and forth to be sure the seat is locked in place 1 2 ...

Page 9: ...e seat by sliding the control up or down Raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion by sliding the front of the control up or down Raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion by sliding the rear of the control up or down Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature the knob is located on the outboard side of the driver s seat Turn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to inc...

Page 10: ...t to a lower temperature Press HI to warm the seat to a higher temperature To turn this feature off move the switch to the center position Reclining Seatbacks Lift the lever to release the seatback then move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback in place Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will move forward 1 4 ...

Page 11: ...is The shoulder belt can t do its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat an...

Page 12: ...Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash 1 6 ...

Page 13: ... seatback won t fold down all the way To lower the rear seatback follow these steps 1 If your vehicle is equipped with this feature remove the rear center lap shoulder belt latch by using a pointed object to press the release button 2 Pull forward on the seat tab located on the outboard side of the seatback cushion and fold the seatback down This will allow you direct access to the trunk 1 7 ...

Page 14: ...ON Continued After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted Make sure the safety belt label is pointing to the release button and that both are facing the front of the vehicle Make sure the belt is not twisted Push and pull on the latch plate to be sure it is secure CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could mov...

Page 15: ...icle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly 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 ...

Page 16: ...shes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work Wh...

Page 17: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 11 ...

Page 18: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 12 ...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...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 31 or Infan...

Page 21: ...Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 30 Make sure the release butt...

Page 22: ...ong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt v...

Page 23: ...juster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release lever to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not fall...

Page 24: ...too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 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: ...ront Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 1 15 The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all t...

Page 30: ...tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 30 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever...

Page 31: ...more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 25 ...

Page 32: ...l it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 30 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so that you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make th...

Page 33: ...juries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 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 ...

Page 34: ...way from the neck and head There is one comfort 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 s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the ed...

Page 35: ...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 29 ...

Page 36: ...the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of 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 will be j...

Page 37: ...er 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 seat In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buc...

Page 38: ...e to the child s face or neck A If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that the be...

Page 39: ...belt force to the 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 ...

Page 40: ...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 34 ...

Page 41: ...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 35 ...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...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 44: ...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 38 ...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...ent copy from the manufacturer Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than 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 re...

Page 47: ...top and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap or top tether It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision For it to work a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle Some top strap equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the...

Page 48: ...s the seating position where the child restraint will be placed CAUTION Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash A child or others could be injured if this happens To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle attach only one chil...

Page 49: ...anchors already installed for 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 1 43 ...

Page 50: ... all three rear seating positions 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 44 ...

Page 51: ... 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 LATCH System Securing a Child Rest...

Page 52: ...g attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchorage The child restraint instructions will show you how Also see Top Strap on page 1 41 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top tether from the top tether anchorage and then disconnect the LATCH attachments from the LATCH anchorages Securing a C...

Page 53: ...aint in a rear seat If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system you ll be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions o...

Page 54: ...shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure 1 48 ...

Page 55: ...seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing child restraint If you need to secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat you will ...

Page 56: ...or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 50 ...

Page 57: ...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 51 ...

Page 58: ...hese air bags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations Here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems CAUTION You can be severely injured or killed in a 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 ejecte...

Page 59: ...ashes Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there s an air bag for that person CAUTION Both frontal and side impact air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air bag as you would be if you were leaning forward it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keep you in position for air bag inflation be...

Page 60: ...em 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 the part of this manual called Older Children or Infants and Young Children There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light te...

Page 61: ...Where Are the Air Bags The driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 55 ...

Page 62: ...ht not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering Don t let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact air bag 1 56 ...

Page 63: ...a parked car the threshold level will be higher The driver s and right front passenger s frontal air bags are not designed to inflate in rollovers rear impacts or in many side impacts because inflation would not help the occupant Your vehicle may or may not have a driver s side impact air bag See Air Bag Systems on page 1 52 A driver s side impact air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to seve...

Page 64: ... belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But the frontal air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and many side impacts primarily because an occupant...

Page 65: ...ion doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing probl...

Page 66: ... equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the frontal air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the system commands air bag inflation and driver s safety belt usage at deployment The module also records speed engine RPM brake and throttle data Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag systems Improper s...

Page 67: ... 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 The 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 working properly Look for any othe...

Page 68: ...er a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were 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 o...

Page 69: ...axle Operation 2 23 Parking Brake 2 27 Shifting Into Park P 2 27 Shifting Out of Park P 2 30 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 31 Engine Exhaust 2 31 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 32 Mirrors 2 33 Manual Rearview Mirror 2 33 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar 2 33 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 2 34 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar 2 35 Outside Power Mirrors 2 36 Outside ...

Page 70: ...h the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The children or others could be badly injured or even killed Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children 2 2 ...

Page 71: ...tem The remote 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 opera...

Page 72: ...cement or resynchronization is necessary See Battery Replacement and Resynchronization 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 Using the remote keyless entry transmitter you can lock and unlock your doors or release your trunk from about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 fe...

Page 73: ...heft Deterrent on page 2 16 Transmitter Verification This feature provides feedback that a command has been received by the vehicle if your key fob has been programmed to Mode 3 Full see Fob Horn Remote Audible Verification under Vehicle Personalization on page 2 45 for more information The headlamps and back up lamps will flash on every lock command and on the first unlock command The horn will a...

Page 74: ...le Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once you...

Page 75: ...lowing 1 Insert a flat object like a coin into the slot on the back of the transmitter Gently pry apart the front and back 2 Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter Do not use a metal object 3 Put the new battery into the transmitter as shown on the transmitter Use type CR2032 battery or equivalent 4 Put the two halves back together Make sure the halves are together tightly so water won t ge...

Page 76: ...m 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 keyless entry transmitter From the inside use the manual or power door locks To unlock the drive...

Page 77: ...provide enhanced security and convenience by automatically locking and unlocking doors Programmable Modes Mode 1 No automatic door lock or unlock Mode 2 Automatic all door lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK P no automatic door unlock Mode 3 Automatic all door lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK P automatic unlock for the driver s door only when the transaxle is shifted into ...

Page 78: ...ut and close the door Trunk CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can not see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid Make sure all other window...

Page 79: ... button to work Trunk Assist Handle There is an assist handle located on the inside of the trunk lid toward the driver s side of the vehicle Pull down on the handle to lower the trunk lid Then close the trunk with your other hand If the trunk is not properly closed the TRUNK OPEN message will appear in the message center of your instrument panel cluster See Trunk Ajar Warning Message on page 3 46 ...

Page 80: ...h This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle up to open the trunk from the inside Notice Using the emergency trunk release handle as a tie down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk may damage it Use the emergency trunk release handle only to help you open the trunk lid 2 12 ...

Page 81: ...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 13 ...

Page 82: ...tch forward to close the window and rearward to open it Express Down Window The driver s window switch has an express down feature This switch is labeled AUTO Tap the rear of the switch and the driver s window will open a small amount If the rear of the switch is fully pressed the window will go all the way down To stop the window while it is lowering press the front of the switch To raise the win...

Page 83: ...ock on Press the switch to the left to return to normal window operation Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also move them from side to side The visors also have extenders that you can pull out for added coverage Visor Vanity Mirrors Open the cover on the top of the sun visor to expose the vanity mirror If your vehicle has the lighted vanity mirrors the lamps come ...

Page 84: ...runk may be opened with the remote keyless entry transmitter If you use the key to open the trunk the alarm will sound The power door lock switches are also disabled You must use your remote keyless entry transmitter or your key to unlock the doors when the system is armed Arming with the Power Lock Switch Your alarm system will arm when you use either power lock switch to lock the doors while any...

Page 85: ...lock cylinder is turned with a valid key If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with fuel is disabled and the engine will not start During normal operation the SECURITY message will be displayed after the key is turned to the ON ignition position See Security Message on page 3 47 If the engine stalls and the SECURITY message flashes wait until the light stops flashi...

Page 86: ...inings Do not tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer on page 4 38 for more information Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition you can turn the switch to four positions The ignition switch is located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering column OFF This position locks your steering column in a vehicle with a manual transmission It is a theft deterrent feature You...

Page 87: ...or normal driving While the engine is not running ACC and ON allow you to operate your electrical accessories such as the radio A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door while the ignition is in OFF or ACC and the key is in the ignition Retained Accessory Power RAP With Retained Accessory Power RAP your power windows audio system and sunroof option will continue to work for up to 10...

Page 88: ...his until the engine starts As soon as it does let go of the key 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for a maximum of 15 seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine If the engine still won t start or starts brief...

Page 89: ...tarts Wait about 15 seconds between each try 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing This time keep the pedal down for five or six sec...

Page 90: ...oolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord The cord is attached to the underside of the diagonal brace which is located above the engine air cleaner filter assembly 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and ca...

Page 91: ...ds on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever on the steering column or on the console between the ...

Page 92: ...t Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 38 Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle...

Page 93: ...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 repairs would not be covered by your warranty Be sure the engine is not racing when shifting your vehicle AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE X This position is for normal driving If you need more p...

Page 94: ...lso 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 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D instead of SECOND 2 FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very ...

Page 95: ... to brake system parts Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving If you are towing a trailer and parking on any hill see Towing a Trailer on page 4 38 That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving Shifting Into Park P CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the pa...

Page 96: ... parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P like this Pull the lever toward you Move the lever up as far as it will go 3 Turn the ignition key to OFF 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P 2 28 ...

Page 97: ...suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you lea...

Page 98: ... so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of Park P Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in ON See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2 23 If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK P while keepi...

Page 99: ...nconsciousness and death 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 coming...

Page 100: ...engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 25 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 101: ...this feature this mirror has a lever located at the bottom of the mirror between the two lamps It is used to change the mirror from day to night position To reduce glare from headlamps behind you while driving at night pull the lever toward you To return the mirror to the day position return the lever to its original position There are two map lamps located on the bottom of the mirror Press the bu...

Page 102: ...ror will lighten whenever you shift to REVERSE R There are two lamps located on the bottom of the mirror Press the button next to each lamp to turn it on and off One photocell on the front of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside Another photocell facing rearward senses headlamps behind you To turn the automatic dimming feature off press the center button again To keep the photocells ...

Page 103: ...and on While turned on this mirror functions exactly like the automatic dimming mirror described previously There are two lamps located on the bottom of the mirror Press the button next to each lamp to turn it on and off There are also three OnStar buttons located at the bottom of the mirror See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar See OnStar System on page...

Page 104: ...le and the area beside and behind your vehicle Heated Outside Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature the surface of the outside mirrors will heat when the rear window defogger is activated 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 fart...

Page 105: ...greement is required prior to delivery of OnStar services and prepaid calling minutes are also required for OnStar Personal Calling and OnStar Virtual Advisor use Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www onstar com OnStar Services One of the following plans is normally included for a specific duration with each vehicle equipped with OnStar You can upgrade or e...

Page 106: ...nationwide using voice activated dialing with no contracts and no additional roaming charges To find out more about OnStar Personal Calling refer to the OnStar user s guide in your vehicle s glove box or call OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Virtual Advisor With OnStar Virtual Advisor you can listen to the news entertainment and informative topics such as traffic and weather reports ...

Page 107: ...ation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes and modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Programming the HomeLink Transmitter Do not use the HomeLi...

Page 108: ...ttons 2 Position the end of your hand held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches 3 to 8 cm away from the HomeLink buttons while keeping the indicator light in view 3 Simultaneously press and hold both the desired button on HomeLink and the hand held transmitter button Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 ...

Page 109: ...two HomeLink buttons begin with Step 2 of Programming HomeLink Do not repeat Step 1 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission This may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming Similarly some U S gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same mann...

Page 110: ... be reprogrammed See Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button next Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button Do not release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds While still holding the HomeLink button proceed with Step 2 under Progra...

Page 111: ...in the front of the console lid Rear Storage Area If your vehicle has the split folding rear seat there will be two cupholders in the rear seat armrest To access them pull down on the cloth strap located toward the top of your center back seat cushion Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net You ll see it on the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind or insi...

Page 112: ...express open feature press the switch rearward You can stop the sunroof before it is completely open by pushing the switch forward Vent Your sunroof also has a vent feature It can be activated from the closed sunroof position by pressing the switch once rearward To close push and hold the sunroof switch forward When using this feature the sunshade should be fully opened in the rear position The su...

Page 113: ...mer Available with Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming Available with Remote Keyless Entry Return to Original Factory Settings Available for All Exit Vehicle Customization Mode Programmable Modes To reset or customize the features first enter the vehicle customization main menu To enter the main menu do the following 1 Turn the ignition to ACC or ON The radio must be ...

Page 114: ... the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle TIRE MON Tire Inflation Monitor Reset This feature allows you to reset the tire pressure monitor after checking all tire pressures see Tires on page 5 58 To clear the LOW TIRE PRESSURE light from the instrument panel cluster and reset the low tire pressure monitor do the ...

Page 115: ...oll using the PREV or NEXT buttons through the modes to change the current mode 4 With your preference displayed press the TUNE DISP button to select A chime will be heard to verify the new setting The new selection will be displayed with an asterisk for one second The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or progr...

Page 116: ...e you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle FOB LIGHT Remote Visual Verification This feature allows the exterior lights to flash when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock or unlock the vehicle or to program no verification Programmable Modes Mode 1 OFF M...

Page 117: ... the horn to chirp when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock or unlock the vehicle or to program no verification Programmable Modes Mode 1 OFF Mode 2 PARTIAL One chirp for each remote LOCK command no chirp for remote UNLOCK command Mode 3 FULL One chirp for each remote LOCK command two chirps for the first remote UNLOCK command Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 2 The m...

Page 118: ...ON Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 2 The mode may have been changed since then To determine the current mode or to change the mode do the following 1 Scroll using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows until ALARM appears on the display 2 Press the PREV or NEXT button to enter the submenu The current selection will have an asterisk next to it If you do not wish to change the current mode ...

Page 119: ...vehicle 3 Scroll using the PREV or NEXT buttons through the modes to change the current mode 4 With your preference displayed press the TUNE DISP button to select A chime will be heard to verify the new setting The new selection will be displayed with an asterisk for one second The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this sec...

Page 120: ...amming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle ORIG SET Return to the Original Settings This feature allows you to return all feature customization settings back to their original factory settings To reset do the following 1 Scroll using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows until ORIG SET appears on the display 2 Press the PREV or ...

Page 121: ...old the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the first transmitter at the same time for 15 seconds A chime will be heard to verify the transmitter is learned 4 Repeat Step 3 for each additional transmitter The transmitter is programmed now You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle EXIT Exit Feature Custo...

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Page 123: ... Light 3 33 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 34 Traction Control System TCS Warning Light 3 35 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 36 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 37 Cruise Control Light 3 40 Fuel Gage 3 40 Message Center 3 42 Service Traction System Warning Message 3 42 Traction Active Message 3 42 Battery Warning Message 3 43 Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message 3 43 Low Oil Pressure Mess...

Page 124: ...78 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 91 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 92 Understanding Radio Reception 3 93 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 93 Care of Your CDs 3 94 Care of Your CD Player 3 94 Backglass Antenna 3 95 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 48 Contiguous US States 3 96 Vehicle Customization Settings 3 96 Chime Level Adjustment 3 96 Section 3 Instrument Panel 3 2 ...

Page 125: ... NOTES 3 3 ...

Page 126: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Page 127: ... See Audio System s on page 3 54 G Air Vent See Outlet Adjustment on page 3 24 H Exterior Lamps Control See Exterior Lamps on page 3 14 I Remote Trunk Release Button See Remote Trunk Rlease under Trunk on page 2 10 J Tilt Steering Wheel Lever See Tilt Wheel on page 3 7 K Hood Release See Hood Release on page 5 11 L Steering Wheel Cruise Control If Equipped See Cruise Control on page 3 11 M Ignitio...

Page 128: ... instrument panel cluster The 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 Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at...

Page 129: ...ide of the steering column To adjust the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel into place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Flash to Pass Windshield Wipers Winds...

Page 130: ...change a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and then check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 96 Turn Signal On Chime If you leave either one of your turn signals on and drive more than 3 4 mile 1 2 km...

Page 131: ... LO Low Speed Turn the band up to LO for a steady wiping at a low speed HI High Speed Turn the band up to HI for a steady wiping at a high speed MIST Turn the band downward to MIST for a single wiping cycle Hold the band at this setting until the windshield wipers start then release it The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe If additional cycles are needed hold the band on MIST longer Be su...

Page 132: ... your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision When you are low on washer fluid the LOW WASHER FLUID message will be illuminated in the message center for 60 seconds When the ignition is turned off this message will appear again for three seconds to remind you that the fluid level is low Until the fluid tank is refilled ev...

Page 133: ... on slippery roads If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system option begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System TCS 3800 V6 Engine on page 4 9 Traction Control System TCS When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may turn the cruise control back on Setting Cruise Control The cruise control ON OFF...

Page 134: ...se control has been set to the desired speed Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more press the RESUME button on your steering wheel You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there 3 12 ...

Page 135: ...ehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster The accelerate feature will only work after you set the cruise control speed by pressing the SET button on the steering wheel Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control Press the COAST button on the steering wheel until you reach the lower speed you want then release it To slow down in very...

Page 136: ...uble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to cancel the cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal Slide the lever on the multifunction lever to the left to the OFF position Press the COAST and ACCEL buttons at the same time Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased ...

Page 137: ...y helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work so be sure it isn t covered The DRL system s automatic headlamp control will make your high beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met The ignit...

Page 138: ...s or headlamps position the delayed headlamps cycle will not occur To disable the delayed headlamps feature or change the time of delay see Vehicle Customization Settings on page 3 96 Fog Lamps If your vehicle is equipped with fog lamps the button is located on the instrument panel next to the exterior lamps control wheel to the left of the steering column Your ignition must be in ON for the fog l...

Page 139: ...l turn off after about 40 seconds Entry lighting includes a feature called theater dimming With theater dimming the lamps don t just turn off at the end of the delay time Instead they slowly dim after the delay time until they go out The delay time is canceled if you turn the ignition key to ON or press the power door lock switch The lamps will dim right away When the ignition is on illuminated en...

Page 140: ...amps come on when any door is opened Press the lens to turn them on and off Dome Lamp If your vehicle has this feature the dome lamp will come on when you open a door You can also turn this lamp on by turning the exterior lamps control clockwise as far as it will go Vehicles that have the optional sunroof do not have a dome lamp Battery Rundown Protection Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent...

Page 141: ... accessory plugs may not be compatible to the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle and adapter fuses If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on the power accessory plugs Notice Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Check w...

Page 142: ...oking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle Never put flammable items in the ashtray Notice Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element or a fuse could be blown Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating To use...

Page 143: ...ow outlets In this mode the system will automatically select Outside Air The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost mode For more information see Defogging and Defrosting later in this section By positioning the right knob between two modes a combination of those two modes is selected It should be noted that the air conditioning compressor will be engaged unless the outside tempera...

Page 144: ... to increase or decrease the temperature on the driver s side or the passenger s side of the vehicle Air Conditioning Press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off When A C is pressed an indicator light will come on to let you know that the air conditioning has been activated You may have to set the instrument panel brightness control to the highest setting during the day to see ...

Page 145: ...he system will automatically force outside air into your vehicle The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40 F 4 C Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rea...

Page 146: ...icle Use of non GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside your vehicle more effectively If the airflow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting the passenger compartment air filter if equipped may need to replaced For more information see Passenger Compartment Air Filt...

Page 147: ...ir filter see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 To change the passenger compartment air filter use the following steps 1 Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers are in the up position 2 Raise the vehicle hood 3 Disconnect the windshield washer pump hose from the fender rail and air inlet grille 4 Peel back the hood weatherstrip from the passenger s side of the vehicle halfway to center 5 ...

Page 148: ... you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages s...

Page 149: ... at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically Uplevel 3400 V6 Engine Cluster United States version with ABS and Traction Control shown Canada similar 3 27 ...

Page 150: ...Uplevel 3800 V6 Engine Cluster United States version with ABS and Traction Control shown Canada similar 3 28 ...

Page 151: ...Uplevel 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine Cluster United States version with ABS and Traction Control shown Canada similar 3 29 ...

Page 152: ... that will be done But if it can t then it will be set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer Your trip odometer tells how far you have driven since you last reset it Your trip select reset switch will go back and forth between the odometer and the trip odometer if the button is pressed and released wit...

Page 153: ...the damages would not be covered by your warranty Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON a chime will come on for about 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 ...

Page 154: ...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 even in...

Page 155: ... warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may ...

Page 156: ...f Or if the light comes on and stays on 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 the anti lock brake system needs service and you don t have anti lock brakes The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to...

Page 157: ...e system back on press the button again The warning light should go off If there s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on If your brakes begin to overheat the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down If the traction control system...

Page 158: ... United States 3400 V6 Engine Cluster United States 3800 V6 Engine Cluster United States 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine Cluster Canada 3400 V6 Engine Cluster Canada 3800 V6 Engine Cluster Canada 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine Cluster 3 36 ...

Page 159: ...ch monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indica...

Page 160: ...eases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle Diagnosis and service may be required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Diagnosis and service may be required If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accelerations Avoiding steep...

Page 161: ...acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on If you experience one or more of these conditions change the fuel brand you use It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off If none of the above steps have made the light turn off your dealer can c...

Page 162: ...ng If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection Cruise Control Light Tthe CRUISE light comes on whenever you set your cruise control See Cruise Control on page 3 11 Fuel Gage United States 3400 V6 Engine Cluster United States 3800 V6 Engine Cluster United States 3800 Supercharged V6 ...

Page 163: ... the gas station the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage goes back to empty when you turn off the ignition The gage pointer moves while cornering braki...

Page 164: ...ayed the system will not limit wheel spin The message will stay on for 60 seconds Four chimes will also be heard Adjust your driving accordingly When the ignition is turned off this message will be displayed again for three seconds to remind you that your traction control system is not working properly Be sure to have your vehicle serviced right away Traction Active Message If your vehicle is equi...

Page 165: ...ould indicate a problem with the generator drive belt or some other charging system problem Have it checked right away Driving with this message on could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with this message displayed it helps to turn off all your accessories Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message This message is displayed when the cooling system temperature gets hot A chime wil...

Page 166: ...ngine The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil Low Engine Oil Level Message Your vehicle may be equipped with a low engine oil level message This message is displayed for 60 seconds at the start of each ignition cycle when the engine oil level is low Four chimes will also sound When the ignition is turned off th...

Page 167: ...nder Engine Oil on page 5 17 Low Tire Message Your vehicle may be equipped with the tire pressure system which monitors the inflation pressure of the tires After the system has learned the tire pressure with properly inflated tires the LOW TIRE PRESSURE message will be displayed and four warning chimes will sound if the tire pressure in one tire becomes 12 psi 83 kPa lower than the other three tir...

Page 168: ... If you are in a forward or reverse gear position you will also hear four chimes Trunk Ajar Warning Message This message will appear if the trunk is not completely closed and the ignition is in ON If you are in a forward or reverse gear position you will also hear four chimes United States Canada United States Canada 3 46 ...

Page 169: ...e 2 17 for more information Low Washer Fluid Warning Message This message is displayed when the vehicle is low on windshield washer fluid The message is only displayed for 60 seconds at the start of each ignition cycle For more information see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 43 When the ignition is turned off this message will be displayed again for three seconds to remind you that your washer f...

Page 170: ...n the fuel tank Low Brake Fluid Warning Message This message will be displayed when your vehicle has a brake problem The brake system warning light will also be illuminated If this message appears the brakes aren t working properly You should have your vehicle serviced immediately See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 33 for more information United States Canada United States Canada 3 48 ...

Page 171: ...ce Highbeam Out Warning Message If this message appears you may have a problem with your high beam headlamps The message will stay on about 60 seconds When the ignition is turned off this message will be displayed again for three seconds to remind you that you may have a problem with your highbeam headlamps Be sure to check your bulbs right away and replace them if necessary See Bulb Replacement o...

Page 172: ... confirm that your requested change has been made and all the segments of the display will briefly light up To change the display to a metric or English reading press the RESET and MODE buttons at the same time Hold them down for three seconds and the display will change A chime will be heard to confirm the new selection The reset button can also be used to manually calibrate the compass See Manua...

Page 173: ...p Computer display to return the DIC to the OFF mode Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north In some areas of the country the difference is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings If this occurs the compass variance must be set Setting the Variance Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the Compass Temperature mode Press t...

Page 174: ...s Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the calibration symbol does not appear you must manually put the compass into the calibration mode Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the Compass Temperature mode Press the RESET button for at least 10 seconds until the calibration symbol appears and all segments of the compass display are illuminated A chime will sound to confirm that the ca...

Page 175: ... be traveled with the remaining fuel The fuel economy used to calculate range is based on the last few hours of driving When in a low fuel condition LO is displayed FUEL USED Trip Fuel Used This shows the accumulated fuel used since the last reset AVG SPEED Average Speed This shows the average speed since the last reset Resetting the Trip Computer Press and hold the RESET button for at least three...

Page 176: ...o be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP you can play your audio system even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP under Ignition Positions on page 2 18 Setting the Time Press and hold the HR or MN buttons for two seconds Then press and hold HR until the co...

Page 177: ...rect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While you are tuned to an RDS station the station name or the call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast XM Satellite Radio Service ...

Page 178: ... the same to you as you drive NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot determine the vehicle speed If you do not want to use automatic volume select OFF DISPL Display For RDS 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 For XM 48 contiguous US states if equipp...

Page 179: ...e display 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 30 stations six FM1 six FM2 and six AM six XM1 and six XM2 48 contiguous US states if...

Page 180: ...eturn the bass and treble to the manual mode push and release the AUDIO knob until MANUAL appears on the display 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 the rea...

Page 181: ...D Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type To turn alternate frequency on press and hold BAND for two seconds AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stronger stations To turn alternate frequency off press and hold BAND again for two seconds AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch to oth...

Page 182: ... a station that does When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements the radio will stop and TRAF will be displayed When a traffic announcement come on the tuned radio station you will hear it If no station is found NO TRAF will appear on the display If TRAF is on the display you can press the TRAF button to turn off the traffic announcements Your radio will play the traffic a...

Page 183: ...the signal should return Loading Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavl Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned Tune to an...

Page 184: ...eceiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you receive this message after having your vehicle serviced check with the servicing facility Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If you tune to channel 0 you will see this message alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This label is needed to ac...

Page 185: ...vious Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous to work Press this pushbutton to go to the previous selection on the tape if the current selection has been playing for less than three seconds If pressed when the current selection has been playing from 3 to 13 seconds it will go to the beginning of the previous selection or the beginning of the curren...

Page 186: ...ons during forward operation using TUNE and the SEEK arrows 5 X SIDE Press this pushbutton to play the other side of the tape q SEEK r If the right or the left arrow is held or pressed more than once the player will continue moving forward or backward through the tape SEEK and a positive or a negative number will appear on the display BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a tape is pl...

Page 187: ...play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3 93 If the cassette is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good cassette If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer If you radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to the dea...

Page 188: ...t information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While you are tuned to an RDS station the station name or the call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast XM Satellite Radio Service 48 ...

Page 189: ... the same to you as you drive NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot determine the vehicle speed If you do not want to use automatic volume select OFF DISPL Display For RDS 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 For XM 48 contiguous US states if equipp...

Page 190: ...r on the display 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 30 stations six FM1 six FM2 and six AM six XM1 and six XM2 48 contiguous US st...

Page 191: ...eturn the bass and treble to the manual mode push and release the AUDIO knob until MANUAL appears on the display 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 the rea...

Page 192: ...elect mode If PTY times out and is no longer on the display go back to Step 1 If both PTY and TRAF are on the radio will search for stations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements If the radio cannot find the desired program type NONE will appear on the display and the radio will return to the last station you were listening to BAND Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio...

Page 193: ...l 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 displayed parts of the message will appear every three seconds To scroll through the message at your own speed press the INFO button repeatedly A new group of words will appear on the display with each press Once the complete message ...

Page 194: ...he display you can press the TRAF button to turn of the traffic announcements Your radio will play the traffic announcement even if the volume is muted Your radio will interrupt the play of a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements This function does not apply to XM Satellite Radio Service Radio Messages CAL ERR Calibration Error Your audio system has been calibrated for your...

Page 195: ...the signal should return Loading Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavl Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned Tune to an...

Page 196: ...eceiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you receive this message after having your vehicle serviced check with the servicing facility Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If you tune to channel 0 you will see this message alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This label is needed to ac...

Page 197: ...s are loaded in the same manner If playing a CD R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD R quality the method of recording the quality of the music that has been recorded and the way the CD R has been handled You may experience an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur try a known good CD Do not add paper labels to CD...

Page 198: ... normal playing speed Release it to play the passage The display will show ET and the elapsed time of the track 6 RDM Random Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RDM ON will appear on the display RDM T and the track number will appear on the display when each track starts to play Press RDM again to turn off random play RDM OFF will appear on the display q...

Page 199: ...isplay and 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 smooth the CD should play The CD is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again There may have been a problem while burning the CD The label ma...

Page 200: ...ncorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While you are tuned to an RDS station the station name or the call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast XM Satellite Radio Serv...

Page 201: ... the same to you as you drive NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot determine the vehicle speed If you do not want to use automatic volume select OFF DISPL Display For RDS 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 For XM 48 contiguous US states if equipp...

Page 202: ...r on the display 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 30 stations six FM1 six FM2 and six AM six XM1 and six XM2 48 contiguous US st...

Page 203: ...eturn the bass and treble to the manual mode push and release the AUDIO knob until MANUAL appears on the display 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 the rea...

Page 204: ...elect mode If PTY times out and is no longer on the display go back to Step 1 If both PTY and TRAF are on the radio will search for stations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements If the radio cannot find the desired program type NONE will appear on the display and the radio will return to the last station you were listening to BAND Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio...

Page 205: ...e 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 displayed parts of the message will appear every three seconds To scroll through the message at your own speed press the INFO button repeatedly A new group of words will appear on the display with each press Once th...

Page 206: ... you can press the TRAF button to turn of the traffic announcements Your radio will play the traffic announcement even if the volume is muted Your radio will interrupt the play of a cassette tape or a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements This function does not apply to XM Satellite Radio Service Radio Messages CAL ERR Calibration Error Your audio system has been calibrated...

Page 207: ...the signal should return Loading Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavl Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned Tune to an...

Page 208: ...eceiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you receive this message after having your vehicle serviced check with the servicing facility Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If you tune to channel 0 you will see this message alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This label is needed to ac...

Page 209: ...vious Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous to work Press this pushbutton to go to the previous selection on the tape if the current selection has been playing for less than three seconds If pressed when the current selection has been playing from 3 to 13 seconds it will go to the beginning of the previous selection or the beginning of the curren...

Page 210: ...ten to the radio when a cassette tape or a CD is playing The inactive cassette or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening TAPE CD Press this button to play a cassette tape or a CD when listening to the radio The inactive cassette or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening Z EJT Eject Press this button to eject a tape Eject may be activated with the radio off...

Page 211: ...d Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing The CD symbol will appear on the display If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off first press the EJT button or the DISPL knob 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 the radio the CD will...

Page 212: ... it for more than two seconds to advance at 17 times the normal playing speed Release it to play the passage The display will show ET and the elapsed time of the track 6 RDM Random Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RDM ON will appear on the display RDM T and the track number will appear on the display when each track starts to play Press RDM again to t...

Page 213: ...down The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again There may have been a problem while burning the CD The label may be caught in the CD player If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer If your radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dea...

Page 214: ...lected PTY will appear on the display if it is not already showing If a station with the selected PTY is not found the radio will return to the original station If both SEEK TYPE and TRAF are on the radio will search for stations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements PRESET Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons MODE Press this button to c...

Page 215: ...e reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they are not they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use Your radio may display CLEAN to indicate that you have used your tape play...

Page 216: ...as the scrubbing type cleaner The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After you clean the player press and hold the EJT button for five seconds to reset the CLEAN indicator The radio will display CLEANED to show the indicator was reset Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure the cassette tape is in good cond...

Page 217: ...some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming radio reception Any damage caused to your backglass antenna due to metallic tinting materials will not be covered by your warranty Because this antenna is built into your rear window there is a reduced risk of damage caused by car washes and vandals If you choose to add a cellular telephone to your vehicle and the antenna needs to ...

Page 218: ...more information Chime Level Adjustment The radio is the vehicle chime producer To change the volume level press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power off The chime volume level will change from the normal level to loud and LOUD will appear on the display To change back to the default or normal setting press and hold pushbutton 6 again The chime level will change from the ...

Page 219: ...ss of Control 4 14 Driving at Night 4 16 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 17 City Driving 4 20 Freeway Driving 4 21 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 22 Highway Hypnosis 4 23 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 23 Winter Driving 4 25 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 30 Towing 4 31 Towing Your Vehicle 4 31 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 31 Loading Your Vehicle 4 32 Towing a Trailer 4 38 Section 4 Dr...

Page 220: ... 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 resulting injury Ask a passenger to help do things like this or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself These simple defensive driving techniques ...

Page 221: ...drinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 lb 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The pe...

Page 222: ...t 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 a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is 25 times gr...

Page 223: ... 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 control systems than the tires a...

Page 224: ...g 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 will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you are driv...

Page 225: ...bout to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed...

Page 226: ...ck your first reaction to hit the brake pedal hard and hold it down may be the wrong thing to do Your wheels can stop rolling Once they do the vehicle can not respond to your steering Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling That could be off the road into the very thing you were trying to avoid or into traffic If you do not have anti lock use a sq...

Page 227: ...e it again you may re engage the cruise control See Cruise Control in Turn Signal Multifunction Lever on page 3 7 The traction control system operates in all transaxle shift lever positions But the system can upshift the transaxle only as high as the shift lever position you ve chosen so you should use the lower gears only when necessary See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2 23 When the syst...

Page 228: ... will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here is why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to c...

Page 229: ...duce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking F...

Page 230: ...od reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle...

Page 231: ...t is all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you are following a larger vehicle Also you will ...

Page 232: ...me on two lane roads Reconsider before passing the next vehicle Do not overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly Even though the brake lamps are not flashing it may be slowing down or starting to turn If you are being passed make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happe...

Page 233: ... 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 vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine brak...

Page 234: ...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 235: ...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 236: ...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 237: ...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 238: ...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 21 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 239: ...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 speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it is slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mi...

Page 240: ...y to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you will find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They will be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape Fuel Engi...

Page 241: ... the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a...

Page 242: ... 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 none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the w...

Page 243: ... 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 rocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving ...

Page 244: ...include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle 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 tr...

Page 245: ...ility when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Whether you have the anti lock braking system or not you will want 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 yo...

Page 246: ...mon 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 under your clothing to keep ...

Page 247: ... 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 it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close t...

Page 248: ... your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle See Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 74 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels If your vehicle has traction control you should turn the system off See Traction Co...

Page 249: ...ere are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations How far will you tow Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow Do you have the proper towing equipment See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equi...

Page 250: ...le 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 If you do parts ...

Page 251: ...total weight 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 inside trunk lid Example 1 Example 2 4 33 ...

Page 252: ... 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 253: ...ight 150 lbs 68 kg 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 5 750 lbs 340 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Example 1 Example 2 4 35 ...

Page 254: ...53 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Also see Towing a Trailer on page 4 38 Example 3 4 36 ...

Page 255: ...either the front or rear axle If you do have a heavy load spread it out Don t carry more than 167 pounds 75 kg in your trunk CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life ...

Page 256: ... you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured You may also damage your vehicle the resulting repairs would not be covered by your warranty Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section...

Page 257: ...railering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during t...

Page 258: ... the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying t...

Page 259: ...ndex Dirt and water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation f...

Page 260: ...trical 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 ll need more pa...

Page 261: ...wn you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating If you have overdrive you may want to drive in THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVEX Parking on Hills CAUTION You really should not park your vehicle with a trail...

Page 262: ...a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive belts cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review this information before you start your trip Check pe...

Page 263: ...l 5 17 Supercharger Oil 5 22 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 23 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 5 25 Engine Coolant 5 27 Radiator Pressure Cap 5 29 Engine Overheating 5 30 Cooling System 5 32 Power Steering Fluid 5 42 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 43 Brakes 5 44 Battery 5 46 Jump Starting 5 47 Headlamp Aiming 5 52 Bulb Replacement 5 52 Halogen Bulbs 5 52 Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 5 53 Tailla...

Page 264: ...Vehicle 5 87 Care of Safety Belts 5 90 Weatherstrips 5 90 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 90 Sheet Metal Damage 5 92 Finish Damage 5 92 Underbody Maintenance 5 93 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 93 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 94 Vehicle Identification 5 95 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 95 Service Parts Identification Label 5 95 Electrical System 5 95 Add On Electrical Equipment 5 95...

Page 265: ... this 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 61 You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record on page 6 15 ...

Page 266: ...ted 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 A little pinging noise when you accelerate or drive uphill is considered normal This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher octane fuel is necessary If you are us...

Page 267: ... 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 268: ... 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 269: ... 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 Turn your vehicle off to refuel The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the driver s side...

Page 270: ...pen 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 Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle...

Page 271: ...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 on page 3 37 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 272: ... clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine 5 10 ...

Page 273: ...parking brake pedal 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch located near the center of the hood front by pushing the latch to the right 3 Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then pull the hood down and close it firmly 5 11 ...

Page 274: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3400 V6 Code E engine you ll see the following 5 12 ...

Page 275: ...ine Coolant Recovery Tank See Cooling System on page 5 32 H Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 42 I Electric Cooling Fan See Cooling System on page 5 32 J Engine Oil Fill Cap See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 17 K Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 17 L Bleed Valves underneath engine shield See How to Add Coolant t...

Page 276: ...When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 Code K engine you ll see the following 5 14 ...

Page 277: ...ecovery Tank See Cooling System on page 5 32 H Power Steering Fluid Reservoir low in engine compartment See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 42 I Electric Cooling Fan See Cooling System on page 5 32 J Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 17 K Engine Oil Fill Cap See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 17 L Bleed Valves underneath engine shield See How to ...

Page 278: ...When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 Supercharged Code 1 engine you ll see the following 5 16 ...

Page 279: ...ick See Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5 25 L Brake Fluid Reservoir See Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5 25 M Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 23 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 dipst...

Page 280: ...l level gets above the cross hatched area 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 in the cross hatched area Push the dipstick all the way back in when you are through What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Loo...

Page 281: ...ckness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API You should look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbo...

Page 282: ... engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly you must reset the system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE ENGINE OIL mess...

Page 283: ...y 5 Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttons to enter the submenu RESET will be displayed 6 Press the TUNE DISP knob to reset A chime will be heard to verify the new setting and DONE will be displayed for one second 7 Once the indicator has been reset scroll until EXIT appears on the display 8 Press the TUNE DISP knob to exit programming A chime will be heard to verify the exit 9 Turn the key to OFF If ...

Page 284: ... before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help Supercharger Oil Unless you are technically qualified and have the p...

Page 285: ...el is correct when it just reaches the bottom of the threads of the inspection hole 4 Replace the oil plug with the O ring in place Tighten to 88 lb in 10 Y Engine Air Cleaner Filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspect the air cleaner filter at every oil change and replace at the first oil change after 25 000 miles 40 000 km How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect...

Page 286: ...he two clips on the top of the housing when you are finished Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance 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 back...

Page 287: ...service department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage the transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine or exhaust system parts starting a fire Too little fluid could cause the transaxle to overheat Be sure to get an accurate read...

Page 288: ...e engine follow these steps The transaxle fluid dipstick handle is the black loop near the rear of the engine compartment toward the center See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstic...

Page 289: ...oolant 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 coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating or if you need to add coolant t...

Page 290: ...ur engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system Notice If you use the proper coolant you do not have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim t...

Page 291: ...e burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator For information on how to add coolant to the radiator see Cooling System on page 5 32 Radiator Pressure Cap Notice The radiator cap on your vehicle is a pressure type cap and ...

Page 292: ...loss in power and engine performance The low coolant light may come on and the temperature gage will indicate an overheat condition exists Driving extended miles km and or towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided Notice After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode to avoid engine damage allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair The engine o...

Page 293: ...ice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode under Engine Overheating on page 5 30 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning along with a low coolant message...

Page 294: ...sn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you can idle the engine for three minutes while you re parked If you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down Also see Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode listed previously in this secti...

Page 295: ...the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface The coolant level should be at or above the COLD mark on the coolant recovery tank 3800 V6 Engine 5 33 ...

Page 296: ...ould 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 Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Op...

Page 297: ...ur vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the 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 ...

Page 298: ...an add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system i...

Page 299: ...e Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 1 Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engi...

Page 300: ...e cover shield at the front slide the catch tab out of the engine bracket and remove the cover shield 3 3 Put the oil fill tube with cap attached in the valve cover oil fill hole until you re ready to replace the cover shield 4 After the engine cools open the coolant air bleed valve or valves 3400 V6 engine There are two bleed valves One is located on the thermostat housing The other is located on...

Page 301: ...L coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant on page 5 27 If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air bleed valve close the valve Otherwise close the valves after the radiator is filled 6 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and the compartment 3800 Series II V6 Bleed Valve 5 39 ...

Page 302: ... cap by twisting clockwise 8 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark 9 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 10 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans 11 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower a...

Page 303: ...flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrow on the pressure cap lines up like this 13 Check the coolant in the recovery tank The level in the coolant recovery tank should be at the HOT mark when the engine is hot or at the COLD mark when the engine is cold 5 41 ...

Page 304: ... key off let the engine compartment cool down wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick When the 3400 V6 engine compartment is hot the level should be at the H hot mark When it s cold the level should be at the C cold mark...

Page 305: ...l the tank is full See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not 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 does not clean as well as washer f...

Page 306: ...er 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 is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too m...

Page 307: ...at they will have to be replaced Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle s painted surfaces the paint finish can be damaged Be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care on page 5 87 Brake Wear Your vehicle has four wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make...

Page 308: ... have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you need new ones put in be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts If you do not your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the...

Page 309: ...art your vehicle Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely CAUTION Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you do not follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you Notice Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your ...

Page 310: ... jump starting your vehicle 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or in the accessory power outlets Turn off the radio and all lamps that aren t needed This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries Find the positive and negative terminal locations on eac...

Page 311: ...explosive gas could be present CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jump...

Page 312: ...he positive terminal location of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 7 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal location of the vehicle with the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the negative terminal location of the vehicle with the good bat...

Page 313: ...g back to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it 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 th...

Page 314: ...rivers flash their high beams at you for vertical aim If you believe your headlamps need to be re aimed we recommend that you take your vehicle to the dealer for service However it is possible for you to re aim your headlamps by following the procedure in the service manual for your vehicle Notice To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly read all the instructions before beginning Failure to ...

Page 315: ...ps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps A Parking Turn Signal Lamp B Low Beam Headlamp C High Beam Headlamp 1 Open the hood 2 Remove the air baffle 3 Remove the two headlamp fasteners by pulling up on them 5 53 ...

Page 316: ...ay from the headlamp 7 Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by raising the lock tab and pulling the connector away from the bulb s base 8 Install the electrical connector to the bulb 9 Install the new bulb by inserting the smallest tab on the bulb base into the matching notch in the retaining ring Turn the bulb a quarter turn clockwise until it stops 10 Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to reinst...

Page 317: ...r of the vehicle 4 Unscrew the two remaining hex nuts 5 Pull the assembly from the body carefully 6 To remove a socket press the tab turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out 7 Pull the old bulb out Do not twist it 8 Push the new bulb into the socket 9 Reinstall the socket in the assembly Tighten the socket by turning it clockwise 10 Reinstall the assembly and the two lower wing nuts 11 Rei...

Page 318: ... pull it out 5 Pull the old bulb out Do not twist it 6 Push the new bulb into the socket 7 Reinstall the socket in the assembly Tighten the socket by turning it clockwise 8 Reinstall the applique and the nine wing nuts Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back Up 921 Front Parking Turn Signal 3357NAK or 3457NAK Headlamps High Beam 9005 Headlamps Low Beam 9006 Taillamps Stop lamps Turn Signa...

Page 319: ...move the wiper blades 1 Turn on the wipers to the low wipe setting 2 Turn off the ignition while the wipers are at the outer positions of the wiper pattern The blades are more accessible for removal replacement while in this position 3 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 4 While holding the wiper arm away from the glass push the release clip from under the blade connecting point...

Page 320: ...ur Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a p...

Page 321: ...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 322: ... factors treadwear traction and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5 71 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 65 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 32 Compact Spare Tire Example ...

Page 323: ... 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 86 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 324: ...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 wheel in inches F Service Description These characters represent the load range and the speed rating of a tire The load range represents the load carrying capacity a tire is certified to carry The load index can range from 1 to 279 The spee...

Page 325: ...standards The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number TIN an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer production plant brand and date of production GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 32 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 32 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle s...

Page 326: ...e on page 5 65 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 32 Radial Ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Rim A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead Speed Rating An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum sp...

Page 327: ...g information label shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 km See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 32 for the location of your vehicle s tire and loading information label Notice Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If you...

Page 328: ...ve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Pressure Monitor System If your vehicle has the tire pressure monitor system it can alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire The system learns the pressure at each tire throughout the operating speed range of your vehicle The system normally takes between 45 and 90 minutes of driving to learn the tire pressures T...

Page 329: ... reset the system whenever you buy new tires and whenever the vehicle s battery has been disconnected To reset calibrate the system The tire pressure monitor system can be reset two ways With the ignition position at ON pull the interior lamps control to the ON and OFF settings three times It can also be reset through the radio using the following steps 1 Turn the ignition to ACC or ON and turn th...

Page 330: ... 8 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5 69 and Wheel Replacement on page 5 72 for more information The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Sch...

Page 331: ...u need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places aroun...

Page 332: ...y an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properl...

Page 333: ...y requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of ...

Page 334: ...e The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your whee...

Page 335: ...ment Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 76 for more information Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been u...

Page 336: ...ON Continued CAUTION Continued vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it s contacting your vehicle and don t spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the front tires Notice If your vehicle has a tire size other than P235 55R17 size tires use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper ...

Page 337: ... 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 338: ...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 339: ...le are listed below 1 Turn the center nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it Then remove the cover 2 Remove the compact spare tire from the trunk See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 86 for more information about the compact spare 3 Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it Then remove the jack and wrench 5 77 ...

Page 340: ... Caps Removing the Center Wheel Cap Your vehicle may have center caps if equipped with aluminum wheels To remove the wheel center cap use the flat end of the wheel wrench and pry them off at the pry off notch Do not drop the cap or lay it face down as it could become scratched or damaged The wheel nuts are hidden behind the center cap 5 78 ...

Page 341: ...rclockwise direction If needed you can finish loosening them with your fingers The plastic nut caps will not come off Use the flat end of the wheel wrench and pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off The edge of the wheel cover could be sharp so do not try to remove it with your bare hands Do not drop the cover or lay it face down as it could become scratched or damaged 5 79 ...

Page 342: ... If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 5 80 ...

Page 343: ... cutout of the rocker panel molding Put the compact spare tire near you The diagram shows you where to place your jack to change a rear tire Use the notch B as a guide when positioning the jack lift head A near the front edge of the rear wheel opening C For jacking at the vehicle s rear location put the jack lift head about 4 inches 10 cm from the front edge of the rear wheel opening in the cutout...

Page 344: ...mounting surfaces and spare wheel CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scrape...

Page 345: ...fall off causing a serious accident 4 Install the compact spare tire 5 Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 6 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 83 ...

Page 346: ...sation 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 the wheel cover on your compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced Notice ...

Page 347: ...ze tire so be sure to store the cover as far forward as possible 3 When you put the compact spare tire back in the trunk place the protector guide back in the foam holder 4 Put the cover back over the compact spare tire and tighten the center nut Storing the Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sud...

Page 348: ...0 km so you can finish your trip and have your full size tire repaired or replaced where you want You must calibrate the tire inflation monitor system after installing or removing the compact spare See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 66 The system may not work correctly when the compact spare is installed on the vehicle Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon...

Page 349: ... your doors or windows when you are cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone 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 Al...

Page 350: ...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 351: ...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 352: ...olor 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 cleaning...

Page 353: ...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 354: ...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 355: ... frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ring shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the p...

Page 356: ... and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on wipe off Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one easy step no wiping ...

Page 357: ...el You ll find this label on the inside of your trunk lid It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN the model designation paint information and a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment Notice Don t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you c...

Page 358: ...se block protects the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver c...

Page 359: ...y Canister Vent Solenoid Run Crank STOP Brake Lamps Body Control Module Run Crank TURN SIGNAL Turn Signal Flashers CRUISE Cruise Control Steering Column Controls AC CRUISE HVAC Temp Door Motors Module Cruise Control Module A C FAN HVAC Blower STR COL Steering Wheel Lighting DR LK Body Control Module Door Lock Controls PWR MIR Power Mirrors CLSTR BCM Cluster Body Control Module Data Link Connector ...

Page 360: ... end of the instrument panel on the passenger s side of the vehicle Pull off the cover labeled FUSES to expose the fuses Fuses Usage RH HTD ST Passenger Heated Seat PWR DROP Accommodated Device B U LP Back Up Lamps DIC RKE Driver Information Center Remote Keyless Entry HVAC TRK ROOF BRP Trunk Lamps Headliner Lamps HVAC BLO HVAC Blower Relay I P BRP Instrument Panel Footwell Lamps 5 98 ...

Page 361: ...igital Radio Receiver FRT PARK LP Front Parking Lamps Instrumentation Lighting Relays Usage PARK LP RELAY Parking Lamps Relay BACK UP LP RELAY Back up Lamps Relay Relays Usage BATT RUN DOWN PROTECTION RELAY Battery Run Down Protection Relay REAR DEFOG RELAY Rear Defogger Relay Heated Mirror Relay Circuit Breakers Usage POWER SEATS BRKR Power Seat Circuit Breaker REAR DEFOG BRKR Rear Defogger Break...

Page 362: ...ank Relay Relays Usage HORNS Horn FOG LTS Fog Lamps Fuses Usage LEFT I P Left Fuse Block RT I P 1 Right Fuse Block Battery RT I P 2 Right Fuse Block Battery U HOOD 1 Underhood Top Fuse Block HORN RLY Horn Relay BLANK Blank BLANK Blank FOG RLY Fog Lamps Relay F PMP RLY Fuel Pump Relay DRL EXIT LTS Low Left Front High Left Front Headlamps EXT LTS Low Right Front High Right Front Headlamps PCM PCM Ba...

Page 363: ...iver s Side IGN RELAY Ignition Relay A C CMPR HVAC Compressor Fuses Usage IGN SW Ignition Switch RT I P 3 Rear Defogger Audio System U HOOD 2 Ignition Relay AIR Pump COOLING FANS Cooling Fans Battery FAN CONT 2 3 Cooling Fan Control Relays 2 3 FAN CONT 1 Cooling Fan Control Relays 1 FUEL INJ Fuel Injectors TRANS SOL Transmission Solenoids A C RLY COIL HVAC Control Relay ENG DEVICES Canister Purge ...

Page 364: ...be needed 7 4 quarts 10 quarts 7 0 L 9 5 L Cooling System Including Reservoir 3400 Code E V6 3800 Code K V6 3800 Supercharged Code 1 V6 11 3 quarts 11 7 quarts 11 7 quarts 10 7 L 11 0 L 11 0 L Engine Oil with Filter 3400 Code E V6 3800 Code K V6 3800 Supercharged Code 1 V6 4 0 quarts 4 5 quarts 4 5 quarts 3 8 L 4 2 L 4 2 L Fuel Tank 17 0 gallons 64 0 L All capacities are approximate When adding be...

Page 365: ...pecifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Pug Gap 3400 LA1 V6 E Automatic 0 060 inches 1 52 mm 3800 L36 V6 K Automatic 0 060 inches 1 52 mm 3800 Supercharged L67 V6 1 Automatic 0 060 inches 1 52 mm 5 103 ...

Page 366: ... NOTES 5 104 ...

Page 367: ...e Schedule 6 3 Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 At Each Fuel Fill 6 8 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 14 Maintenance Record 6 15 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Page 368: ...ary 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 All recommended maintenance is important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the...

Page 369: ...e driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits use the recommended fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 4 The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 should be performed when indicated See Additional Required Services on page 6 6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6 7 for further information CAUTION Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do some...

Page 370: ...aler has GM trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally you must service your vehicle within 3 000 miles 5 000 km since your last service Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil on page 5 17 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resett...

Page 371: ...n page 5 58 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional services See Additional Required Services in this section Inspect suspension and steering components See footnote b Inspect engine cooling system See footnote c Inspect wiper blades See footnote d Inspect restraint system components See footn...

Page 372: ...lace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 23 An Emission Control Service Supercharger service if equipped An Emission Control Service See footnotes and l Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter severe service See footnote h Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter normal service Replace spark plugs Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Engine cool...

Page 373: ... and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year d Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield e Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working pro...

Page 374: ... needed l For supercharged engines onl Check the supercharger oil level and add the proper supercharger oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety dependability and emission control performance of your veh...

Page 375: ...an cassette tape player Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play See Audio System s on page 3 54 for further details At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brak...

Page 376: ...ediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the key to the ON position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition ...

Page 377: ...ke set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake Contact your ...

Page 378: ...er 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 Supercharger Supercharger Oil GM Part No U S 12345982 in Canada 10953513 See Supercharger Oil ...

Page 379: ...er Engine Air Cleaner Filter 24508572 A1614C Passenger Compartment Air Filter 10406026 Engine Oil Filter 25010792 PF47 Automatic Transmission Filter 24206433 Spark Plugs 12568387 41 101 Windshield Wiper Blades 12367280 8 2221 Type Shepherd s Hook Length 22 inches 56 0 cm 6 13 ...

Page 380: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 14 ...

Page 381: ...rmed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 in this section Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 8 can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 15 ...

Page 382: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 16 ...

Page 383: ... Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 11 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 11 Section 7 Customer Assistan...

Page 384: ... Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French 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 the top l...

Page 385: ... 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 ownership needs You can find your specific ...

Page 386: ... 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 Number 313 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 313 381 0022 From U S Vi...

Page 387: ...e you up to 1 000 toward eligible 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 offer is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more ...

Page 388: ...provides Toll free number 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 text telephone TTY users call 1 888 889 2438 Free towing for warranty repairs Basic over 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...

Page 389: ...o give to the advisor Vehicle Identification Number VIN License plate number Vehicle color Vehicle location Telephone number where you can be reached Vehicle mileage Description of problem Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States Please refer to the Warranty and Owner Assistance I...

Page 390: ...n of your daily schedule This includes a one way or round trip shuttle service to a destination up to 10 miles from the dealership Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs reimbursement five day maximum may be available for the use of public transportation such as taxi or bus In addition should you arrange transportation through a friend or re...

Page 391: ...e terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records Your vehicle like other modern motor vehicles has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle s performance Your vehicle uses on board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy to monitor conditi...

Page 392: ...data which is not tied to a specific vehicle with non GM organizations for research purposes Others such as law enforcement may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or SDM If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar please check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection Repo...

Page 393: ...ks Street Tower C Ottawa Ontario K1A 0N5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 222 1020 or write Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7...

Page 394: ... information about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 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 ...

Page 395: ...m Warning Light 3 34 Appearance Care 5 87 Care of Safety Belts 5 90 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 93 Appearance Care cont Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 5 87 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 90 Finish Damage 5 92 Sheet Metal Damage 5 92 Underbody Maintenance 5 93 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 94 Weatherstrips 5 90 Arming with the Power Lock Switch 2 16 Arming with the Remote Keyless E...

Page 396: ...eadlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 5 53 Bulb Replacement cont Replacement Bulbs 5 56 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps 5 55 Buying New Tires 5 70 C California Fuel 5 5 Canada Customer Assistance 7 4 Canadian Owners ii Canadian Roadside Assistance 7 7 Capacities and Specifications 5 102 Carbon Monoxide 4 25 4 38 2 10 2 31 Care of Safety Belts 5 90 Your Cassette Tape Pla...

Page 397: ...imer 2 51 Cigarette Lighter 3 20 Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle 5 87 Outside of Your Vehicle 5 90 Underbody Maintenance 5 93 Cleaning cont Weatherstrips 5 90 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels 5 92 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 91 Cleaning Fabric Carpet 5 87 Cleaning Glass Surfaces 5 89 Cleaning Interior Plastic Components 5 89 Cleaning Leather 5 89 Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel 5 89 Cleaning...

Page 398: ... Defogging and Defrosting 3 23 Delayed Entry Lighting 3 17 Delayed Exit Lighting 3 18 Delayed Headlamps 3 16 Dinghy Towing 4 31 Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter 2 17 Disarming with Your Key 2 17 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 3 Dolly Towing 4 32 Dome Lamp 3 18 Door Ajar Warning Message 3 46 Locks 2 8 Power Door Locks 2 9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 9 Driver Position Safet...

Page 399: ...ing 2 19 Supercharger Oil 5 22 Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing 4 44 Engine Oil Additives 5 20 Entry Lighting 3 17 Erasing HomeLink Buttons 2 42 Event Data Records EDR 7 9 EXIT Exit Feature Customization Mode 2 53 Express Down Window 2 14 Extender Safety Belt 1 30 Exterior Lamps 3 14 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 23 Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM 3 59 3 70 3 82 Finding a Station 3...

Page 400: ... 2 39 Gasoline Octane 5 4 Specifications 5 5 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming 2 41 Glove Box 2 43 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 7 5 H Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Head Restraints 1 6 Headlamp Aiming 5 52 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 3 8 Headlamp Wiring 5 96 Headlamps Bulb Replacement 5 52 Halogen Bulbs 5 52 Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 5 53 Heated Outsid...

Page 401: ... Light Is on Steady 3 39 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard 4 28 If You Are Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 30 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer 4 39 Ignition Positions 2 18 Illumination on Remote Activation 2 6 Infants and Young Children Restraints 1 33 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 65 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 27 Instrument Panel cont Overview 3 4 Instrument Panel Brightness 3 17 Interior Lamps 3 17 ...

Page 402: ...3 45 Low Washer Fluid Warning Message 3 47 LT DELAY Delayed Headlamp Illumination 2 47 Lumbar Manual Controls 1 3 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services 6 6 At Each Fuel Fill 6 8 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 9 Introduction 6 2 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Maintenance Record 6 15 Maintenance Requirements 6 2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 13 Owner Checks and Se...

Page 403: ...imming Rearview 2 34 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar 2 35 Manual Rearview Mirror 2 33 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar 2 33 Outside Convex Mirror 2 36 Outside Power Mirrors 2 36 MyGMLink com 7 3 N New Vehicle Break In 2 18 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 13 O Odometer 3 30 Off Road Recovery 4 12 Oil Engine 5 17 Pressure Message 3 44 Supercharger Engine 5 22 OIL LIFE GM Oil Life Sys...

Page 404: ...ying the Radio 3 56 3 67 3 79 Power Accessory Outlets 3 19 Door Locks 2 9 Electrical System 5 96 Power cont Six Way Seats 1 3 Steering Fluid 5 42 Windows 2 14 Power Steering 4 10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 9 Programmable Modes 2 9 2 45 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter 2 39 Q Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 13 R Radiator Pressure Cap 5 29 Radio Data System RDS 3 55 3 66 3 78...

Page 405: ...g Brake System Parts 5 46 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 62 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 7 11 General Motors 7 11 United States Government 7 10 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button 2 42 Resetting Defaults 2 42 Resetting the Trip Computer 3 53 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 61 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 62 Restraint...

Page 406: ... Message 3 47 Publications Ordering Information 7 11 Service cont Traction System Warning Message 3 42 Vehicle Soon Message 3 49 Service Bulletins 7 12 Service Manuals 7 11 Setting Preset Stations 3 57 3 68 3 80 Setting the Time 3 54 Setting the Tone Bass Treble 3 58 3 69 3 81 SETTINGS Display Current Settings 2 45 Sheet Metal Damage 5 92 Shifting Into Park P 2 27 Shifting Out of Park P 2 30 Shoul...

Page 407: ... Terminology and Definitions 5 62 Tires 5 58 Buying New Tires 5 70 Chains 5 74 Changing a Flat Tire 5 76 Compact Spare Tire 5 86 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 75 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 65 Inspection and Rotation 5 68 Pressure Monitor System 5 66 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 71 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 5 72 Wheel Replacement 5 72 When It Is Time for New Tires 5 69 To Use the Engine Coolant Hea...

Page 408: ...derstanding Radio Reception 3 93 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 71 United States Customer Assistance 7 4 Used Replacement Wheels 5 73 Using Cleaner on Fabric 5 88 Using HomeLink 2 42 V Vehicle Control 4 5 Customization Settings 3 96 Damage Warnings iv Loading 4 32 Service Soon Message 3 49 Symbols iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records 7 9 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 95 Service ...

Page 409: ...en to Check 5 22 5 66 When to Check and Change 5 25 When to Check Power Steering Fluid 5 42 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 23 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 4 44 Where to Put the Restraint 1 40 Why Safety Belts Work 1 10 Window Lock Out 2 15 Windows 2 13 Power 2 14 Windshield Washer 3 10 Fluid 5 43 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 57 Fuses 5 96 Windshield ...

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