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

Front Seats

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Rear Seats

............................................... 1-6

Safety Belts

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Child Restraints

....................................... 1-29

Airbag System

......................................... 1-49

Restraint System Check

............................ 1-58

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

Keys

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Doors and Locks

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

Windows

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Theft-Deterrent Systems

............................ 2-14

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

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

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-28

OnStar

System

...................................... 2-30

HomeLink

Transmitter

............................. 2-32

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-36

Sunroof

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

Vehicle Personalization

............................. 2-38

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

Instrument Panel Overview

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

Climate Controls

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

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

........ 3-26

Message Center

....................................... 3-40

Driver Information Center (DIC)

.................. 3-49

Trip Computer

......................................... 3-51

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-52

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

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

..... 4-2

Towing

................................................... 4-34

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

Service

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

Fuel

......................................................... 5-5

Checking Things Under the Hood

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

Headlamp Aiming

..................................... 5-53

Bulb Replacement

.................................... 5-53

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

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

Tires

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

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-86

Vehicle Identification

................................. 5-94

Electrical System

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

Capacities and Specifications

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

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

Maintenance Schedule

................................ 6-2

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

Customer Assistance and Information

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

Reporting Safety Defects

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

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

2005 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual

Summary of Contents for 2005 Impala

Page 1: ...Gages and Indicators 3 26 Message Center 3 40 Driver Information Center DIC 3 49 Trip Computer 3 51 Audio System s 3 52 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 34 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Headlamp Aiming 5 53 Bulb Replacement 5 53 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 57 Tires 5 58 Appearance Care 5...

Page 2: ...is sold leave this manual in the vehicle Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle If this is done it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle Pictures...

Page 3: ...ION 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 do not you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Do Not Do Not do this or Do Not let this happen iii ...

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

Page 5: ...These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle v ...

Page 6: ... NOTES vi ...

Page 7: ...straints 1 29 Older Children 1 29 Infants and Young Children 1 31 Child Restraint Systems 1 35 Where to Put the Restraint 1 38 Top Strap 1 40 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 41 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 42 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 44 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 44 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front...

Page 8: ...ld startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not 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: ...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 increase lumbar suppo...

Page 10: ...ower 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 not do its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can not 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 sea...

Page 12: ...ont seat is not reclined If it is the rear seatback will not fold down all the way To lower the rear seatback 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 To raise the rear seatback follow these steps 1 Raise the seatback up and make sure it latches 2 Push and pull on the seatback to be s...

Page 13: ...ng the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked When the seat is not in use it should be kept in the upright locked position 1 7...

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

Page 15: ...t crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a ...

Page 16: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 10 ...

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

Page 18: ...upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every airbag system ev...

Page 19: ... 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 29 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 31 Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you will want to ...

Page 20: ...s 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 is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 28 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as ...

Page 21: ...under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 1 15 ...

Page 22: ...oo loose It will not give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 16 ...

Page 23: ...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 17 ...

Page 24: ...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 are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 18 ...

Page 25: ... across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 19 ...

Page 26: ...right for you To move it down squeeze the release lever and the shoulder belt guide as shown and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release lever to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the sho...

Page 27: ... is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 1 13 The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt e...

Page 28: ...the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 28 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt qui...

Page 29: ...up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the ...

Page 30: ...pelvic bones And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the bel...

Page 31: ...iously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 25 ...

Page 32: ...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 is how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the e...

Page 33: ...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 27 ...

Page 34: ...ly 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 is not long enough your dealer will order you an extender It is free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not let someone else use it and use it onl...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...se 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 b...

Page 37: ...child s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained whil...

Page 38: ...oes not weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint 1 32 ...

Page 39: ...d or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide 1 33 ...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...e child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a ...

Page 42: ...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 36 ...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...dd on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and to this manual The child restraint instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather t...

Page 45: ...raint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger s airbag if it inflates Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat It is always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat If you need to secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better...

Page 46: ...traint unless it is anchored properly If the child restraint does not have a top strap one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top strap and that the strap be anchored In the United States some child restraints also have a top strap If your...

Page 47: ...ady to secure the child restraint itself Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer s instructions say Top Strap Anchor Location Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for the rear seating positions You will find them behind the rear seat on the filler panel Do not secure a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger s position if a national ...

Page 48: ...ng positions This system designed to make installation of child restraints easier does not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead it uses vehicle anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether strap A Lower Anchorage B Lower Anchorage C Top Tether 1 42 ...

Page 49: ...abels are located near the base of all three rear seating positions CAUTION If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to its anchorage points the restraint will not 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 se...

Page 50: ...ons 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 Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 42 See Top Strap on page 1 40 if ...

Page 51: ...s the instructions say 1 Put the child restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the sho...

Page 52: ...ety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 42 There is no top strap anchor in the right front passenger s position Do not secure a child seat in this position i...

Page 53: ...ure the child restraint Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Manual Seats on page 1 2 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up th...

Page 54: ...he shoulder belt back into the retractor You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult ...

Page 55: ...or the driver If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the driver it will say AIR BAG on the airbag covering on the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door Frontal airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating frontal airbag But these airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations 1 49 ...

Page 56: ... crashes than more forceful airbags have provided in the past CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued The side impact airbag for the driver is designed to inflate only in moderate to severe crashes where something hits the driver s side of your vehicle It is not designed to inflate in frontal in rollover or in rear crashes Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not ther...

Page 57: ...m Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 1 29 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 31 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tel...

Page 58: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 52 ...

Page 59: ...ght not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering Do not let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact airbag 1 53 ...

Page 60: ...and a more severe frontal impact For moderate frontal impacts these airbags inflate at a level less than full deployment For more severe frontal impacts full deployment occurs If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that does not move or deform the threshold level for the reduced deployment is about 12 to 18 mph 19 to 29 km h and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 18...

Page 61: ...ny particular crash no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were For frontal airbags inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal and near frontal impacts For side impact airbags inflation is determined by the location and severity of the impact What M...

Page 62: ...nything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions for the driver s and right front passenger s frontal airbags and only in moderate to severe side collisions for vehicles with a driver s side impact airbag What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates After the airbag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not e...

Page 63: ...airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some new parts for your airbag system If you do not get them the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a crash...

Page 64: ...he airbag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The airbag system does 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 other l...

Page 65: ...ter 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 ...

Page 66: ... NOTES 1 60 ...

Page 67: ...ransaxle Operation 2 20 Parking Brake 2 22 Shifting Into Park P 2 23 Shifting Out of Park P 2 25 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 26 Engine Exhaust 2 26 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 27 Mirrors 2 28 Manual Rearview Mirror 2 28 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar 2 28 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 2 28 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar 2 29 Outside Power Mirrors 2 29 Outs...

Page 68: ...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 69: ...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 70: ...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 71: ...heft Deterrent on page 2 14 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 38 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 72: ...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 73: ...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 74: ...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 75: ...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 76: ...e trunk lid open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You cannot see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the 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 windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest ...

Page 77: ...f the dashboard The shift lever must be in PARK P for the remote trunk release button to work Emergency Trunk Release Handle There is a glow in the dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch 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...

Page 78: ...le with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 12 ...

Page 79: ... it is lowering press the front of the switch To raise the window press and hold the front of the switch Window Lockout The driver s window controls also include a lock out switch Press the window lock switch to the right to prevent the passengers from using their window switches The driver can still control all the windows with the lock on Press the switch to the left to return to normal window o...

Page 80: ...s entry transmitter or a key or turns the ignition on with an incorrect key The horn will sound and the headlamps and back up lamps will flash for approximately two minutes When the alarm is armed the trunk 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...

Page 81: ... system is no longer armed Passlock Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft deterrent system Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with fuel is disabled and the engine will not start During normal operation the SECURITY message on the...

Page 82: ...trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer on page 4 36 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 will only be able t...

Page 83: ...rtain features will continue to operate for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF unless a door is opened Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine will not start in any other position that is a safety feature To restart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only Notice Shifting into PARK P with the vehicle moving could damage the transaxl...

Page 84: ... your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 2 If it does not start within 10 seconds hold your key in START for about 10 seconds at a time until your engine starts Wait about 15 seconds...

Page 85: ... outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to...

Page 86: ...he shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 36 Make sure the shift lever is fully in PAR...

Page 87: ...rol 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 power for passing an...

Page 88: ...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 X 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 steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is in FIRST 1 the transaxle will not shift into first gear ...

Page 89: ... driving If you are towing a trailer and parking on any hill see Towing a Trailer on page 4 36 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 parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you hav...

Page 90: ...key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Do not ...

Page 91: ... 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 20 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 92: ...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 93: ...engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 24 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 94: ...ll 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 button next to each lamp to turn it on and off There are also OnStar buttons located at the bottom of the mirror face See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar See OnStar System on pa...

Page 95: ...omatic 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 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 2 30 for more information about the service OnStar provides Outside Po...

Page 96: ... to provide you with a wide range of safety security information and convenience services A complete OnStar user s guide and the terms and conditions of the OnStar Subscription Service Agreement are included in the vehicle s glove box literature For more information visit www onstar com or www onstarcanada com Contact OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or press the OnStar button to speak to a...

Page 97: ... placed nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges To find out more about OnStar Personal Calling refer to the OnStar user s guide in the vehicle s glove box or visit www onstar com or www onstarcanada com or speak with an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar button or by calling 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Virtual Advisor Virtua...

Page 98: ... interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference 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...

Page 99: ...nd held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio frequency Programming HomeLink Your vehicle s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter Follow these steps to program up to three channels 1 Press and hold down the two outside buttons releasing only when the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 3...

Page 100: ...g code equipped device most commonly a garage door opener 6 Locate in the garage the garage door opener receiver motor head unit Locate the Learn or Smart button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor head unit 7 Firmly press and release the Learn or Smart button The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer You will have 30 seconds to start S...

Page 101: ...een successfully accepted by HomeLink The indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly Proceed with Step 4 under Programming HomeLink to complete Using HomeLink Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Erasing HomeLink Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons do the ...

Page 102: ... 3 Release both buttons For questions or comments contact HomeLink at 1 800 355 3515 or on the internet at www homelink com Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box lift up on the lever The glove box has a light inside Front Storage Area To use the storage area fold down the armrest located in the center front seat Press the latch on the front edge and pull up to access the storage area Cente...

Page 103: ...e ignition is in ACC ON or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active Open Express To activate the express open feature press the switch rearward two times Press the switch forward to stop movement of the sunroof Vent The 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 ...

Page 104: ...tional with Content Theft System Horn Chirp On Timer 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 ...

Page 105: ...tem monitoring the oil life additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 The CHANGE ENGINE OIL light is now reset You can either exit 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 ...

Page 106: ...ilable on your 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 la...

Page 107: ...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 108: ...e Audible Verification This feature allows 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...

Page 109: ...rammable Modes Mode 1 ALRM OFF Mode 2 ALRM 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 ...

Page 110: ...ton 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 program the next feature available on your vehicle CHIRP Horn Chirp Timer This feature allows you to choose between short or long horn chirp ...

Page 111: ...n either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle FOB PROG Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming This feature allows you to match the remote keyless entry transmitter to your vehicle To match the transmitter do the following 1 Scroll using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows until FOB PROG appears on the...

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Page 113: ...Down Protection 3 19 Accessory Power Outlets 3 19 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter 3 20 Climate Controls 3 21 Dual Climate Control System 3 21 Outlet Adjustment 3 24 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 3 25 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 26 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 27 Speedometer and Odometer 3 30 Trip Odometer 3 30 Tachometer 3 30 Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 30 Airbag Readiness Light 3 31 Br...

Page 114: ...Vehicle Soon Message 3 48 Highbeam Out Warning Message 3 48 Driver Information Center DIC 3 49 Trip Computer 3 51 Audio System s 3 52 Setting the Time 3 52 Radio with Cassette 3 53 Radio with CD 3 64 Radio with Cassette and CD 3 74 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 87 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 87 Radio Reception 3 88 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 88 Care of Your CDs 3 90 Care of Your CD Player...

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Page 116: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Page 117: ...ystem See Audio System s on page 3 52 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 Release under Trunk on page 2 10 J Tilt Steering Wheel Lever See Tilt Wheel on page 3 6 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 I...

Page 118: ...hers are on your turn signals will not work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can raise the steering wheel to the highest le...

Page 119: ...age 3 8 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 8 Flash to Pass See Flash to Pass on page 3 9 Windshield Wipers See Windshield Wipers on page 3 9 Windshield Washer See Windshield Washer on page 3 10 Cruise Control See Cruise Control on page 3 11 For more information on the exterior lamps see Exterior Lamps on page 3 14 later in this section 3 7 ...

Page 120: ...hange 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 95 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 121: ... 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 122: ... 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 123: ...ol Do not use cruise control 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 on page 4 8 When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may turn the cruise control back on Setting Cruise Control The cruise control OFF ON switch is loca...

Page 124: ...cruise 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 back to your chosen speed and stay there 3 12 ...

Page 125: ...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 126: ... much trouble 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 OFF ON lever on the multifunction lever to OFF 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 Exterior ...

Page 127: ...s The delayed headlamps feature provides a period of exterior lighting as you leave the area around your vehicle The feature is activated when the headlamps are on due to the automatic headlamps control feature described previously in this section and when the ignition is turned off Your headlamps will then remain on until the exterior lamps control is moved to the parking lamps position or until ...

Page 128: ...lamps control is OFF and the gearshift is not in PARK P When the DRL are on only your low beam headlamps at a reduced level of brightness will be on The headlamps taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel and cluster won t be lit up either When it s dark enough outside your low beam headlamps will turn off and the headlamps and parking lamps will turn on The other lamp...

Page 129: ... 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 Entry Lighting Your vehicle may be equipped with courtesy lamps that will come on and stay on for a set time whenever you press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter if equipped If y...

Page 130: ...e ignition must be off for delayed exit lighting to work When the key is removed interior illumination will activate and remain on until one of the following occurs The ignition is ON the power door locks are activated or an illumination period of 25 seconds has elapsed If during the illumination period a door is opened the timed illumination period will be canceled and the interior lamps will rem...

Page 131: ... minutes the headlamps and the parking lamps will flash three times They will remain on for one more minute before turning off automatically Accessory Power Outlets Your vehicle has a 12 volt outlet which can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone a compact disc player etc On vehicles with a center console it is located at the rear of the console Lift the cover to acc...

Page 132: ...plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have an ashtray and a cigarette lighter The ashtray and cigarette lighter may be located on the console if your vehicle has one otherwise they may be located on the instrument panel To remove the ashtray open the door and pull up on either corner Notice If you put papers or ot...

Page 133: ...ument panel outlets and to the floor outlets 6 Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with some of the air directed to the windshield and side window 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 rig...

Page 134: ... outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on When the button is pressed an indicator light will come on You may have to set the instrument panel brightness control to the highest setting during the day to see the indicator lamp The recirculation mode cannot be used with outside ai...

Page 135: ...ear fog or frost from your windshield Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly Turn the right knob clockwise to select the defog or defrost mode Defog This mode directs air equally to the windshield and the floor outlets When you select this mode the system turns off recirculation...

Page 136: ...mage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid Outlet Adjustment Use the knob located below or to the side of the outlet to change the direction of the air flow Operation Tips Clear away any ice snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block t...

Page 137: ...the passenger compartment air 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 v...

Page 138: ... 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 139: ... 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 140: ...Uplevel 3800 V6 Engine Cluster United States version with ABS and Traction Control shown Canada similar 3 28 ...

Page 141: ...Uplevel 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine Cluster United States version with ABS and Traction Control shown Canada similar 3 29 ...

Page 142: ...lls how far you have driven since you last reset it Your trip select reset switch will go back and forth between the odometer and the trip odometer if the button is pressed and released within 1 5 seconds If the button is pressed and held for longer than 1 5 seconds while in the trip odometer mode it will be reset to zero If the button is pressed and held for longer than 1 5 seconds while in the o...

Page 143: ...s ready If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your airbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate ...

Page 144: ... 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 145: ...light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Traction Control System TCS Warning Light Your vehicle may have the traction control system If it does this warning light may come on for the following reasons If you turn the system off by pressing the TRAC OFF button located on the instrument panel a chime will sound and the warning light will come on ...

Page 146: ... 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 34 ...

Page 147: ...50 F 122 C mark When the gage reads greater than 250 F 122 C the HOT COOLANT TEMP light will be illuminated in the message center and a chime will sound continuously If the gage reaches the 260 F 125 C mark it indicates that the cooling system is working beyond its capacity See Engine Overheating on page 5 31 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer wh...

Page 148: ...s with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect your vehicle s emission controls and may cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection Maintenance test This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ign...

Page 149: ...y installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water If so your electrical system may be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 5 Poor fuel quality will ...

Page 150: ...stems have not been completely diagnosed by the system The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This may take several days of routine driving If you have done this and your vehicle still does...

Page 151: ...tes 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 39 ...

Page 152: ...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 braking or acceleration Message Center The message center is located below the temperature gage or the tachometer gage if equipped on the instrument panel cluster It gives you imp...

Page 153: ...raction control system is limiting wheel spin Battery Warning Message When the vehicle is started this message will be displayed for three seconds If the message is displayed when the engine is running you may have a problem with your charging system If there is a problem with the charging system four chimes will sound when the message comes on The battery display will also stay on while the key i...

Page 154: ...level See Engine Coolant on page 5 28 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3 34 and Engine Overheating on page 5 31 for further information Low Oil Pressure Message This message is displayed in the message center when the engine oil pressure is low A chime will sound continuously also If this occurs you should have your vehicle serviced immediately United States Canada United States Canada 3 42...

Page 155: ...e in this manual for changing engine oil Low Engine Oil Level Message Your vehicle may be equipped with a LOW ENG 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 this message will be displayed again for three seconds to remind you that your engine oil level is...

Page 156: ...m see How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message under Engine Oil on page 5 18 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 be...

Page 157: ... 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 45 ...

Page 158: ...e 2 15 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 42 When the ignition is turned off this message will be displayed again for three seconds to remind you that your washer f...

Page 159: ...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 32 for more information United States Canada United States Canada 3 47 ...

Page 160: ...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 161: ... 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 Manual Compass Calibration later in this section The reset button can be used to set the compass zone variation See Compass Variance later in this section MODE Press this button to cycle through three modes of operation Off Compass Temperature and Trip Computer mo...

Page 162: ...ss the RESET button to set the new variance zone and resume normal operation All the display segments will be illuminated briefly to acknowledge the change in zone number A chime will sound to confirm that the new zone number has been set Automatic Compass Calibration The compass is self calibrating which eliminates the need to manually set the compass When the vehicle is new the calibration proce...

Page 163: ... messages appear see your GM dealer Trip Computer There are five trip computer displays which may be stepped through by pushing the MODE button The information will appear in the following order AVG ECON Average Fuel Economy This shows the average fuel economy since the last reset INST ECON Instantaneous Fuel Economy This shows fuel economy for the most recent second of driving RANGE Trip Range Th...

Page 164: ...ed Accessory Power RAP With RAP the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 2 17 for more information Setting the Time Press and hold the HR or MN buttons for two seconds The clock symbol will appear on the display Then press and hold HR until the correct hour appears on the display AM or PM will appear for morning or evening hours ...

Page 165: ...mation that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While the radio is tuned to an RDS station the station name or 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 XM is a s...

Page 166: ...lected display will now be the default AUTO VOL Automatic Volume With automatic volume the audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive Set the volume at the desired level Press this button to select LOW MEDIUM or HIGH AVOL will appear on the display Each higher setting will allow for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Then as you drive automati...

Page 167: ... pushbutton is pressed the station that was set will return and the equalization that was selected will be stored for that pushbutton 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone Bass Treble AUDIO Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS or TREB appears on the display Then turn the knob to increase or to decrease The display will show the bass or the treble level If a station is weak ...

Page 168: ...trol is displayed ALL will appear on the display and you will hear a beep Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press the P TYPE knob to activate program type select mode TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the P TYPE knob to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY is displayed press the SEEK TYPE button to take you to the P...

Page 169: ...stop during the announcement Alert announcements cannot be turned off ALERT will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system This feature is not supported by all RDS stations INFO Information If the current station has a message INFO 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 entire m...

Page 170: ...tton to turn off the traffic announcements The radio will play the traffic announcement even if the volume is low The radio will interrupt the play of a cassette tape if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements This function does not apply to XM Satellite Radio Service Radio Messages CAL ERR Calibration Error The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If ...

Page 171: ...ved into an open area the signal should return Loading Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The 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 assi...

Page 172: ...e The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your GM dealer Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the XM Radio eight digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate t...

Page 173: ...chrome tape is inserted If an error appears on the display see Cassette Tape Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous The 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 b...

Page 174: ...e of the tape q SEEK r The tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for seek to work The left arrow is the same as the PREV pushbutton and the right arrow is the same as the NEXT pushbutton If either arrow is held or pressed more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the tape BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a tape is...

Page 175: ... be cleaned as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3 88 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 GM dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporti...

Page 176: ...ion that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While the radio is tuned to an RDS station the station name or 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 XM is a sate...

Page 177: ...o station frequency and the time When the ignition is off press this knob to display the time For RDS press the DISPL 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 if equipped press the DISPL knob while in XM mode to retrieve four different categories of information related t...

Page 178: ...e station that was set will return and the equalization that was selected will be stored for that pushbutton 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone Bass Treble AUDIO Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease The display will show the bass or the treble level If a station is weak or noisy decrease the treble T...

Page 179: ... will hear a beep and the display level will be adjusted to the middle position Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press the P TYPE knob to activate program type select mode TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the P TYPE knob to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY is displayed press the SEEK TYPE button to select the ...

Page 180: ...rt announcements cannot be turned off ALERT will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system This feature is not supported by all RDS stations INFO Information If the current station has a message the information symbol will appear on the display Press this button to see the message The message may display the artist song title call in phone numbers etc If the entire message is not ...

Page 181: ...the TRAF button to turn off the traffic announcements The radio will play the traffic announcement even if the volume is low The 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 The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If ...

Page 182: ...an open area the signal should return Loading Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The audio 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 assigne...

Page 183: ...ve The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with the servicing facility Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This label is needed to activ...

Page 184: ...r appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If this pushbutton is held or pressed more than once the player will continue moving backward through the CD 2 NEXT Press this pushbutton to go to the next track TRAC...

Page 185: ... CD is playing The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening CD AUX Auxiliary Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio The CD symbol will appear on the display when a CD is loaded Z EJT Eject Press this button to eject a CD Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded with the ignition and radio off if this button is pr...

Page 186: ...formation that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While the radio is tuned to an RDS station the station name or 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 XM is ...

Page 187: ...the desired level Press this button to select LOW MEDIUM or HIGH AVOL will appear on the display Each higher setting will allow for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot determine the vehicle speed To turn automatic volume off press this button until OFF appears on the display Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between...

Page 188: ...release the AUDIO knob until BASS or TREB appears on the display Then turn the knob to increase or to decrease The display will show the bass or the treble level If a station is weak or noisy decrease the treble To adjust the bass and the treble to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio will produce one beep and adjust the display level to the middle position To adjust all tone...

Page 189: ... is displayed ALL will appear on the display and you will hear a beep Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press the P TYPE knob to activate program type select mode TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the P TYPE knob to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY is displayed press the SEEK TYPE button to select and to take yo...

Page 190: ...ape or CD is playing play will stop during the announcement Alert announcements cannot be turned off ALERT will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system This feature is not supported by all RDS stations INFO Information If the current station has a message the information symbol will appear on the display Press this button to see the message The message may display the artist son...

Page 191: ...affic announcements The radio will play the traffic announcement even if the volume is low The 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 Calibrate Error The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL ERR appears o...

Page 192: ...an open area the signal should return Loading Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The audio 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 assigne...

Page 193: ...ive The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your GM dealer Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate the ...

Page 194: ...tte Tape Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous The 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 ...

Page 195: ...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 cassette tape or CD is playing The inactive tape or CD will remain safel...

Page 196: ...apes but it should be cleaned as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3 88 If the cassette tape 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 GM dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your...

Page 197: ...appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If this pushbutton is held or pressed more than once the player will continue moving backward through the CD 2 NEXT Press this pushbutton to go to the next track TRACK ...

Page 198: ...pe or a CD is playing The inactive tape 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 tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening Z EJT Eject Press this button located next to the CD slot to eject a CD Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio o...

Page 199: ... go to the first preset station play for a few seconds then go to the next preset station Press either arrow again to stop scanning The radio will only seek or scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band When a cassette tape or CD is playing press the up or the down arrow to fast forward or reverse SEEK TYPE Press this button to go to a station with the last selected PTY and t...

Page 200: ...rvice gives digital radio reception from coast to coast Just as with FM tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals causing the sound to fade in and out The radio may display NO SIGNAL to indicate interference Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes sh...

Page 201: ...tte 5 Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer s recommended cleaning time After the cleaning cassette is ejected the broken tape detection feature will be active again A non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head can be used This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own A non scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as ...

Page 202: ...r located in the rear window Be sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged If the inside surface is damaged it could interfere with radio reception Also for proper radio reception the antenna connector at the top center of the rear window needs to be properly attached to the post on the glass Notice Using a razor blade or sharp ...

Page 203: ...on the roof of your vehicle Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception The performance of the XM system may be affected if the sunroof is open Vehicle Customization Settings The audio system can be used to control vehicle customization settings using the DISPL knob when the radio is off See Vehicle Personalization on page 2 38 for more information Chime Level Adjust...

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Page 205: ...Loss of Control 4 14 Driving at Night 4 15 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 17 City Driving 4 19 Freeway Driving 4 20 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 21 Highway Hypnosis 4 22 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 22 Winter Driving 4 24 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 28 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 29 Loading Your Vehicle 4 29 Towing 4 34 Towing Your Vehicle 4 34 Recreational Vehicle Towi...

Page 206: ... 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 207: ...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 208: ...els 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 greater The...

Page 209: ...raction Control System TCS on page 4 8 Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That is perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That is reaction time Average reaction time is about three fourths of a second But that is only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three secon...

Page 210: ...t harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brake System ABS Your vehicle may have anti lock brakes ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid If your vehicle has anti l...

Page 211: ...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 212: ...y it in whatever direction it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling That could be off the road into the very thing you were trying to avoid or into traffic If you do not have anti lock use a squeeze braking technique This will give you maximum braking while maintaining steering control You can do this by pushing on the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressure In an emergency you will pro...

Page 213: ...igh 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 20 When the system is on this warning light will come on to let you know if there s a problem When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you ...

Page 214: ...l 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 chang...

Page 215: ...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 216: ...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 217: ...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 218: ...ght Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency do not give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehi...

Page 219: ...o a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt If you have the anti lock braking system remember It helps avoid only the braking skid If you do not have anti...

Page 220: ...ut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to re adjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who does not lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the ...

Page 221: ...rkings the edge of the road and even people walking It is wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show 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 ...

Page 222: ... 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 cannot 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 223: ...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 20 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 224: ...ve a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your ...

Page 225: ...ey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it is ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you will find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They will be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can ch...

Page 226: ... 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 227: ...r with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your ...

Page 228: ... scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle 4 24 ...

Page 229: ...ility to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even though your vehicle has a traction control system you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions Under certain conditions you may want to turn the traction control system off such as when driving through deep snow and loose gravel to help maintain vehicle motion at lower speeds See Traction Control System TCS on pa...

Page 230: ... of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you are actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow Here are some things to do to summon help and keep y...

Page 231: ...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 th...

Page 232: ...transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you are stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Do not spin the wheels above 35 mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer Notice Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and fort...

Page 233: ...a rocking motion that may free your vehicle If that does not get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 34 Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry the Tire and Loading Information label and the Vehicl...

Page 234: ...ssures D For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5 58 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 There is also important loading information on the Certification label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axle see Certification Label later in this section Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate ...

Page 235: ...age load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity for your vehicle If your vehicle can tow a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 36 for important information on towing a trailer towing safety rules and trai...

Page 236: ...eight for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg 5 1 000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle s maximum vehicle capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s maximum vehicle ca...

Page 237: ...axle If the vehicle is going to carry a heavy load spread it out Do not carry more than 167 lbs 75 kg in your trunk CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and ...

Page 238: ... leave a seat folded down unless you need to Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes such as behind a motorhome see Recreational Vehicle Towing following Recreational Vehicle Towing Recre...

Page 239: ...towed See Before Leaving on a Long Trip on page 4 21 Dinghy Towing Notice If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground the drivetrain components could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground If your vehicle must be towed you shou...

Page 240: ...l economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer Load pulling components such as the engine transaxle wheel assemblies ...

Page 241: ...ht the weight of the trailer the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 1 000 lbs 454 kg But even that can be too heavy It depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are...

Page 242: ... load capacity If you re using a weight carrying hitch or a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer Total Weight...

Page 243: ...or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have its own brakes Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install a...

Page 244: ...ollowing 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 passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can retu...

Page 245: ...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 246: ...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 247: ...Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 33 Cooling System 5 34 Power Steering Fluid 5 41 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 42 Brakes 5 44 Battery 5 47 Jump Starting 5 48 Headlamp Aiming 5 53 Bulb Replacement 5 53 Halogen Bulbs 5 53 Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 5 54 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps 5 55 Back Up Lamps 5 56 Replacement Bulbs 5 56 Windshield Wiper Bl...

Page 248: ...ng Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 89 Finish Care 5 90 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 90 Aluminum Wheels 5 91 Tires 5 91 Sheet Metal Damage 5 92 Finish Damage 5 92 Underbody Maintenance 5 92 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 92 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 93 Vehicle Identification 5 94 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 94 Service Parts Identification Label 5 94 Electrical System 5 95 Add On Electrical Eq...

Page 249: ...want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Engine exhaust many parts and systems including some inside the vehicle many fluids and some component wear by products contai...

Page 250: ...e 1 58 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 14 CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt...

Page 251: ...e 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 using 87 octane or higher octane fuel and you hear heavy knocking your engine needs service If your vehicle...

Page 252: ...d repairs may not be covered by your warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing your emission control system to work properly In most cases you should not have to add anything to your fuel However some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of addi...

Page 253: ...l system may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for service Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of imprope...

Page 254: ...ls away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver s side of the vehicle To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise The fuel cap has a spring in it if the cap is re...

Page 255: ...he fuel cap turn it to the right clockwise until it clicks Make sure the cap is fully installed The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 35 CAUTION If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting...

Page 256: ...fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Things th...

Page 257: ...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 258: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3400 V6 Code E engine here is what you will see 5 12 ...

Page 259: ... Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5 31 H Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 41 I Engine Coolant Air Bleed Valves underneath engine shield See How to Add Coolant to the Radiator under Cooling System on page 5 34 J Electric Cooling Fan See Cooling System on page 5 34 K Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 18 L Engine Oil Dipstick See C...

Page 260: ...When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 Code K engine here is what you will see 5 14 ...

Page 261: ...ssure Cap on page 5 31 H Electric Cooling Fan See Cooling System on page 5 34 I Power Steering Fluid Reservoir low in engine compartment See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 41 J Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 18 K Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 18 L Engine Coolant Air Bleed Valves underneath engine shield See How to ...

Page 262: ...When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 Supercharged Code 1 engine here is what you will see 5 16 ...

Page 263: ...oling System on page 5 34 G Electric Cooling Fan See Cooling System on page 5 34 H Power Steering Fluid Reservoir below generator See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 41 I Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 18 J Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 18 K Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick See Checking the Fluid Level under Autom...

Page 264: ...loop See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil dipstick 1 Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you do not do this the oil dipstick might not show the actual level 2 Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the ...

Page 265: ...that the oil 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...

Page 266: ...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 symbol on the front of the oil container 5 20 ...

Page 267: ...ions 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 message will come o...

Page 268: ...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 269: ...from the filter 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...

Page 270: ...ace the oil plug with the O ring in place Tighten to 88 lb in 10 Y Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine air cleaner filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspect the air cleaner filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace at the first oil change after 50 000 miles 83 000 km See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 ...

Page 271: ...lter cover will indicate the correct engagement Reinstall the two clips on the top of the housing when you are finished CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flame if the engine backfires If it is not there and the engine backfires you could be burned Do not drive with it off and be...

Page 272: ...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 273: ...of the engine compartment toward the center See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid lev...

Page 274: ...tick back in all the way Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for five 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 overhea...

Page 275: ...ine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the eng...

Page 276: ...l should be up to the HOT mark or a little higher Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank but be careful not to spill it If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty add coolant to the radiator See Engine Overheating on page 5 31 CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam an...

Page 277: ... installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck The radiator pressure cap is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle near the diagonal cross brace See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location Engine Ov...

Page 278: ...otection Operating Mode on page 5 33 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5 33 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency If No Steam Is Co...

Page 279: ... Engine Protection Operating Mode later in this section You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation If an overheated engine condition exists an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps preve...

Page 280: ...essure Cap A Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B Electric Engine Cooling Fans C Radiator Pressure Cap CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan 3400 V6 engine 3800 V6 engine shown 3800 V6 Supercharged engine similar 5 34 ...

Page 281: ...you do you can be burned Do not run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they are not ...

Page 282: ...ould not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant conta...

Page 283: ...have to turn the pressure cap How to Add Coolant to the Radiator Notice Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly countercloc...

Page 284: ...ave the 3800 V6 engine remove the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield to access the bleed valve 3 1 Clean the area around the engine oil fill tube and cap before removing Twist the oil fill tube with cap attached counterclockwise and remove it 3 2 Lift the engine 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...

Page 285: ...eed valves The first is located on the thermostat housing The second is located on the thermostat bypass tube on top of the water pump housing 3800 V6 engine There is one bleed valve It is located on the thermostat housing 3400 V6 Bleed Valve 1 3400 V6 Bleed Valve 2 3800 Series II V6 Bleed Valve 5 39 ...

Page 286: ... coolant from the engine and the compartment 7 If you have the 3800 V6 engine replace the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield 7 1 Remove the oil fill tube with cap attached from the valve cover 7 2 Insert the catch tab on the cover shield under the bracket on the engine 7 3 Place the hole in the cover shield over the hole in the valve cover Install oil fill tube and cap by twisting clockwise 8 T...

Page 287: ... pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrow on the pressure cap lines up properly 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 Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid ...

Page 288: ...en the 3400 V6 engine compartment is hot the level should be at the H hot mark When it is cold the level should be at the C cold mark If the fluid is at the ADD mark you should add fluid For the 3800 V6 engine the level should be at the HOT mark when the engine compartment is hot If the fluid is at the ADD mark you should add fluid What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended...

Page 289: ...otice 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 fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it is very cold This allows for exp...

Page 290: ...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 291: ...k well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake flu...

Page 292: ...ld result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque specifi...

Page 293: ...ent brake parts Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery When it is time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco replacement battery See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for battery location Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the...

Page 294: ... could damage your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicl...

Page 295: ...eries Find the positive and negative terminal locations on each vehicle You will not need to access your battery for jump starting Your vehicle has a remote positive jump starting terminal for that purpose The remote positive terminal is located in the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle next to the upper underhood fuse block See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for m...

Page 296: ... and get medical help immediately CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positi...

Page 297: ...e Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable does not go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical conn...

Page 298: ... or Remote Positive Terminal C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positi...

Page 299: ...s at you for vertical aim If you believe your headlamps need to be re aimed we recommend that you take your vehicle to your dealer for service Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs on page 5 56 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you ...

Page 300: ...Turn Signal Lamp B Low Beam Headlamp C High Beam Headlamp To replace one of these bulbs do the following 1 Open the hood See Hood Release on page 5 11 for more information 2 Remove the air baffle 3 Remove the two headlamp fasteners by pulling up on them 5 54 ...

Page 301: ...onnector 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 reinstall the headlamp assembly Taillamps Turn Signa...

Page 302: ...mbly Back Up Lamps The back up lamps are located in the applique on the rear of the trunk lid To replace a bulb do the following 1 Open the trunk See Trunk on page 2 10 for more information 2 Remove the nine hex nuts 3 Pull the rear trunk applique away from the vehicle 4 Remove the socket To do so press the tab turn it counterclockwise and pull it out 5 Pull the old bulb out Do not twist it 6 Push...

Page 303: ...move the wiper blades 1 Turn on the wipers to the LO 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 304: ... too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 29 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 See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 Overinflated tires ar...

Page 305: ... 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 Department of Transportation code is the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire ...

Page 306: ... TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture D Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load 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 ...

Page 307: ...tter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction E Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inches F Service Description These characters represent the load range and speed rating of the tire The load index represents the load carry capacity a tire is certified to carry The load index can range from 1 to 279 ...

Page 308: ...acturer production plant brand and date of production GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 29 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 29 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 29 Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that must always face outward when ...

Page 309: ... Traction The friction between the tire and the road surface The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road Treadwear Indicators Narrow bands sometimes called wear bars that show across the tread of a tire when only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm of tread remains See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5 68 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire info...

Page 310: ...latch This label shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle can carry and an example of the tir...

Page 311: ...he tire gage Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire 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 ...

Page 312: ...stem when the tire pressures are incorrect the system will not work properly and may not alert you when a tire is low Any time you adjust a tire s pressure rotate your tires or have one or more tires repaired or replaced you ll need to reset calibrate the tire pressure monitor system You ll also need to reset the system whenever you buy new tires and whenever the vehicle s battery has been disconn...

Page 313: ...er two to eight minutes if a tire is 12 psi 83 kPa different from the other three tires Detection thresholds may be higher and detection times may be longer on rough roads curves and at high speeds The system is not capable of detection at speeds greater than 70 mph 110 km h Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5 000 to 8 000 miles 8 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusu...

Page 314: ...ches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 74 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 o...

Page 315: ...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 316: ...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 317: ... is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance If you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle ...

Page 318: ...ires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chass...

Page 319: ...mage to your 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 size for your tire...

Page 320: ...emove 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 the appropriate safety equipment and training The jack provided with your v...

Page 321: ...he engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle To be even more certain the vehicle will not move you should put 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 at the opposite end of the vehicle When you have a flat tire use the following example as a guide to ass...

Page 322: ... 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 85 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 76 ...

Page 323: ...talling the Spare Tire 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 77 ...

Page 324: ... 2 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 Once you have removed the wheel cover center cap or wheel nut caps use the following procedure to remove the flat tire and install t...

Page 325: ...ear edge of the front wheel opening in the cutout of the rocker panel molding 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 ...

Page 326: ...r 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 3 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise it far enough off the ground for the compact spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well of the vehicl...

Page 327: ... paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off 5 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 6 Install the compact spare tire CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 7 Reinstall the wheel nuts w...

Page 328: ...iginal equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 102 for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence a...

Page 329: ...replaced Storing a Flat or 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 sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place After you ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle you ll need to store the flat tire in the trunk Use the following procedure to se...

Page 330: ...cover will not fit over a full size tire so be sure to store the cover as far forward as possible 3 Replace the protector guide back in the foam holder when you put the compact spare tire back in the trunk 4 Put the cover back over the compact spare tire and tighten the center nut A Retainer B Cover C Compact Spare Tire D Nut E Jack F Wheel Wrench G Extension and Protective Guide H Foam Holder I B...

Page 331: ...ure Monitor System on page 5 65 The system may not work correctly when the compact spare is installed on the vehicle Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Notice When the compact spare is installed do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compac...

Page 332: ... hazardous some more than others and they can all damage the vehicle too Do not use any of these products unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage the vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Fabric Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth GM approved cleaning product...

Page 333: ...r onto a clean soft white cloth Do not apply spray directly to the fabric 4 Start cleaning from the seams into the stain to avoid a ring effect 5 Continue cleaning using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled 6 When the stain is removed blot the cleaned area with another dry clean soft white cloth 7 If the cleaner leaves a ring effect follow up with the club soda water instructions ...

Page 334: ...ather 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 Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the s...

Page 335: ...g it often with lukewarm or cold water Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Do not use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely GM approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer See Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 5 93 Do not use cleaning agents that are petroleum based ...

Page 336: ...y remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years To help keep the paint finish looking new keep the vehicle in a garage or covered whenever possible Wind...

Page 337: ...sive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because the surface could be damaged Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Notice If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes you could damage the aluminum or chrome plated wheels The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Never drive a ve...

Page 338: ...ody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your GM dea...

Page 339: ...ome wheels and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on and wipe off Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one step No wiping necessary Wash Wax Concentrate M...

Page 340: ...ce Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You will find this label in the trunk It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label you will find the following VIN Model desig...

Page 341: ...uses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem have it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options A circuit breaker in the driver s side instrument panel fuse block protects the power windows and other power accessories When the ...

Page 342: ... sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating Driver s Side Some fuses are in a fuse block at the end of the instrument panel on the driver s side of the vehicle Pull off the cover labeled FUSES to expose the fuses Fuses Usage PCM BCM CLSTR Powertrain Control Module Body Control Module Cluster Ignition 0 WPR Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer PCM CRANK Powertrain Co...

Page 343: ...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 Battery LH HTD ST BCM Driver s Heated Seat Body Control Module Battery Controlled Loads Relays Usage RAP Retained Accessory Power Relay HEADLAMP Headlamp Relay Circu...

Page 344: ...e 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 345: ...N PROTECTION RELAY Battery Run Down Protection Relay REAR DEFOG RELAY Rear Defogger Relay Heated Mirror Relay Circuit Breakers Usage PWER SEATS BRKR Power Seat Circuit Breaker REAR DEFOG BRKR Rear Defogger Breaker Underhood Fuse Block 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 problem...

Page 346: ...e Block Battery Fuses Usage 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 Battery A C RLY CMPR HVAC Compressor Relay Generator BLOWER MOTOR HVAC Blower Motor Relays Usage FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump DRL RELAY Dayt...

Page 347: ...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 Solenoid Mass Air Flow Sensor MAF AIR Pump Relay Valve Control DFI MDL Direct Fire Ignition Module OXY SEN Oxygen Sensor Pre and Post Converter Relays Usage FAN CONT 3 Secondary Cooling Fan Passenger ...

Page 348: ...aining replacing converter more fluid may be needed 7 4 quarts 10 0 quarts 7 0 L 9 5 L Cooling System Including Reservoir 3400 V6 Engine 3800 V6 Engine 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine 11 3 quarts 11 7 quarts 11 7 quarts 10 7 L 11 0 L 11 0 L Engine Oil with Filter 3400 V6 Engine 3800 V6 Engine 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine 4 0 quarts 4 5 quarts 4 5 quarts 3 8 L 4 2 L 4 2 L Fuel Tank 17 0 gallons 64 3 L A...

Page 349: ...ngine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap 3400 V6 E Automatic 0 060 inches 1 52 mm 3800 V6 K Automatic 0 060 inches 1 52 mm 3800 Supercharged V6 1 Automatic 0 060 inches 1 52 mm 5 103 ...

Page 350: ... NOTES 5 104 ...

Page 351: ...dule 6 2 Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 13 Maintenance Record 6 14 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Page 352: ... vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition be sure to maintain your vehicle properly Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working cond...

Page 353: ...alified technician do the work Some maintenance services can be complex So unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment you should have your GM Goodwrench dealer do these jobs When you go to your GM Goodwrench dealer for your service needs you will know that GM trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM parts If you want to purchase se...

Page 354: ...l life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 5 21 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system When the change engine oil message appears certain services checks and inspections are required Required services are described in the following for Maintenance I and Maintenance II Generally it is recommended that your first service be Maintenanc...

Page 355: ...ion pressures and wear See Tires on 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 res...

Page 356: ...50 000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 24 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 flu...

Page 357: ...a Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Inspect other brake parts including calipers parking brake etc b Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts or signs of wear Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up bin...

Page 358: ...Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service i Drain flush and refill cooling system See Engine Coolant on page 5 28 for...

Page 359: ...her details Notice It is important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level Failure to keep your engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to your engine not covered by your warranty Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 28 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check ...

Page 360: ...er position contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on pag...

Page 361: ...ular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the ...

Page 362: ...asher 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 Look for Approved for the H Specification on the label Key Lock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Supercharger Supercharger Oil GM Par...

Page 363: ...al Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number AC Delco Part Number Automatic Transaxle Filter 10351258 24206433 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 10351258 A1614C Engine Oil Filter 25010792 PF47 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 10340216 CF132 Spark Plugs 12568387 41 101 Windshield Wiper Blades Shepherd s Hook Type 22 inches 56 0 cm 10350320 8 T22 6 13 ...

Page 364: ...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 9 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 14 ...

Page 365: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 15 ...

Page 366: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 16 ...

Page 367: ...gram 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 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 Assistance and ...

Page 368: ...ustomer Communication Centre 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 VIN This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left of t...

Page 369: ...A 22203 1838 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 Specific vehicle informati...

Page 370: ... 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 371: ...s program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward eligible aftermarket driver s or passenger s adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle such as hand controls and wheelchair scooter lifts The offer is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility visit gmmobility co...

Page 372: ...ow Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle disabling accident Assistance provided when the vehicle is mired in sand mud or snow Flat Tire Change Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure Jump Start No start occurrences which require a...

Page 373: ... of motor vehicles To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for new vehicles The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail purchase lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper to Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Several transportation options are available wh...

Page 374: ...ould you arrange transportation through a friend or relative reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses of up to a five day maximum may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept...

Page 375: ...n Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 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 conditions for airbag deployment and if so equipped to provide ant...

Page 376: ...access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar please check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death...

Page 377: ...nter 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 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Ma...

Page 378: ...o Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Ti...

Page 379: ... 5 86 Aluminum Wheels 5 91 Care of Safety Belts 5 89 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 92 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 89 Fabric Carpet 5 86 Finish Care 5 90 Appearance Care cont Finish Damage 5 92 Glass Surfaces 5 88 Instrument Panel 5 88 Interior Plastic Components 5 88 Leather 5 88 Sheet Metal Damage 5 92 Tires 5 91 Underbody Maintenance 5 92 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 93 Vinyl 5 88 Washin...

Page 380: ...hicle 2 16 Bulb Replacement 5 53 Back Up Lamps 5 56 Halogen Bulbs 5 53 Bulb Replacement cont Headlamp Aiming 5 53 Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 5 54 Replacement Bulbs 5 56 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps 5 55 Buying New Tires 5 69 C California Fuel 5 6 Canadian Owners ii Capacities and Specifications 5 102 Carbon Monoxide 2 10 2 26 4 24 4 36 Care of Safety Belt...

Page 381: ...5 90 Glass Surfaces 5 88 Instrument Panel 5 88 Interior Plastic Components 5 88 Leather 5 88 Tires 5 91 Cleaning cont Underbody Maintenance 5 92 Vinyl 5 88 Washing Your Vehicle 5 89 Weatherstrips 5 89 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 90 Climate Control System Air Filter Passenger Compartment 3 25 Dual 3 21 Outlet Adjustment 3 24 Comfort Guides Rear Safety Belt 1 26 Compact Spare Tire 5 85 Content The...

Page 382: ...ed Exit Lighting 3 18 Delayed Headlamps 3 15 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 4 Dome Lamp 3 17 Door Ajar Warning Message 3 45 Locks 2 8 Power Door Locks 2 9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 9 Driver Position Safety Belt 1 13 Driver Information Center DIC 3 49 Driving At Night 4 15 City 4 19 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 2 Freeway 4 20 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 22 In Rain and on Wet Roads 4 17 Rocking Yo...

Page 383: ...Exterior Lamps 3 14 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 24 Finish Damage 5 92 Flash to Pass 3 9 Flat Tire 5 74 Flat Tire Changing 5 74 Flat Tire Storing 5 83 Fluid Automatic Transaxle 5 26 Power Steering 5 41 Windshield Washer 5 42 Fog Lamps 3 16 Folding Rear Seat 1 6 Front Storage Area 2 36 Fuel 5 5 Additives 5 6 California Fuel 5 6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 5 10 Filling Your Tank 5 8 Fuels in ...

Page 384: ... 5 53 Headlamps cont Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 5 54 High Low Beam Changer 3 8 Heated Seats 1 4 Heater 3 21 Highbeam On Light 3 38 Highbeam Out Warning Message 3 48 Highway Hypnosis 4 22 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 22 HomeLink Transmitter 2 32 HomeLink Transmitter Programming 2 32 Hood Checking Things Under 5 10 Release 5 11 Horn 3 6 Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message 3 42 Ho...

Page 385: ...Cruise Control 3 38 Highbeam On 3 38 Malfunction Indicator 3 35 Safety Belt Reminder 3 30 TCS Warning Light 3 33 Traction Control System TCS Warning 3 33 Lighting Delayed Entry 3 18 Delayed Exit 3 18 Entry 3 17 Parade Dimming 3 18 Lockout Protection 2 10 Locks Door 2 8 Lockout Protection 2 10 Power Door 2 9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 9 Loss of Control 4 14 Low Brake Fluid Warning Message ...

Page 386: ...y Warning 3 41 Center 3 40 Change Engine Oil 3 44 Door Ajar Warning 3 45 Highbeam Out Warning 3 48 Hot Coolant Temperature Warning 3 42 Message cont Low Brake Fluid Warning 3 47 Low Engine Oil Level 3 43 Low Fuel Warning 3 47 Low Oil Pressure 3 42 Low Tire 3 44 Low Washer Fluid Warning 3 46 Security 3 46 Service Traction System Warning 3 40 Service Vehicle Soon 3 48 Traction Active 3 41 Trunk Ajar...

Page 387: ...erating Mode 5 33 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 Owners Canadian ii P Parade Dimming 3 18 Park P Shifting Into 2 23 Shifting Out of 2 25 Parking Brake 2 22 Over Things That Burn 2 26 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 3 25 Passing 4 13 Passlock 2 15 Power Accessory Outlets 3 19 Door Locks 2 9 Electrical System 5 95 Retained Accessory RAP 2 17 Six Way Seats 1 3 Steering Fluid 5 41 Windows 2 13 Program...

Page 388: ...g Seatbacks 1 4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 34 Remote Keyless Entry System 2 3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation 2 4 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 5 77 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 76 Replacement Bulbs 5 56 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 7 11 General Motors 7 11 United States Government 7 10 Restraint System C...

Page 389: ...nual Lumbar 1 3 Reclining Seatbacks 1 4 Six Way Power Seats 1 3 Split Folding Rear Seat 1 6 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 44 Rear Seat Position 1 44 Right Front Seat Position 1 46 Service 5 3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 5 Doing Your Own Work 5 4 Engine Soon Light 3 35 Message 3 46 Publications Ordering Information 7 11 Traction System Warning Mess...

Page 390: ...essage 3 44 Tires 5 58 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 5 91 Buying New Tires 5 69 Chains 5 73 Changing a Flat Tire 5 74 Cleaning 5 91 Compact Spare Tire 5 85 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 74 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 64 Inspection and Rotation 5 67 Installing the Spare Tire 5 77 Pressure Monitor System 5 65 Removing the Flat Tire 5 77 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 76 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...

Page 391: ...V Vehicle Control 4 5 Customization Settings 3 91 Damage Warnings iv Vehicle cont Service Soon Message 3 48 Symbols iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 9 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 94 Service Parts Identification Label 5 94 Vehicle Personalization 2 38 Ventilation Adjustment 3 24 Visors 2 13 W Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 26 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 ...

Page 392: ... Cleaning 5 90 Windshield Washer 3 10 Fluid 5 42 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 57 Fuses 5 95 Windshield Wipers 3 9 Winter Driving 4 24 X XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 91 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 14 ...

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