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Top Tether Anchor Locations

(Top Tether Anchor):

Seating positions with
top tether anchors.

To assist you in locating
the top tether anchors,
the top tether anchor
symbol is located on the
trim cover.

The top tether anchor is located behind the
passenger seat.

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Summary of Contents for 2006 Corvette

Page 1: ...5 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 32 Driver Information Center DIC 3 48 Audio System s 3 77 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 38 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 4 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Rear Axle 5 51 Bulb Replacement 5 52 Windshield Replacement 5 54 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 55 Tires 5 57 Appearance Care 5...

Page 2: ...cle is sold leave this manual in it 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 and ...

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: ...Restraint Systems 1 26 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH Z06 Models Only 1 30 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH Coupe and Convertible Models Only 1 34 Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position 1 34 Airbag System 1 38 Where Are the Airbags 1 41 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 44 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 1 45 How Does an Airbag Restrain 1 46 What Will You Se...

Page 8: ... the driver s power seat is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion Your vehicle may also have a passenger power seat Move the front of the control up or down to adjust the front portion of the cushion Move the rear of the control up or down to adjust the rear portion of the cushion Slide the seat control forward or rearward to move the entire seat forward or rearward Your preferred seat ...

Page 9: ...switch A to adjust support in the seatback Press the switch forward to increase support Press the switch rearward to decrease support Use the horizontal switch B to adjust the side bolsters Pull up the switch to move the wings of the seatback in closer to your body Push down the switch to move the wings away from your body Keep in mind that as your seating position changes as it may during long tr...

Page 10: ...e top of the button will indicate which setting it is in Press the bottom of the button to turn the system off The heated seats can only be used when the ignition is on When the vehicle is off the heated seats will turn off Reclining Seatbacks The lever for the reclining seatback is located on the outboard side of each seat To adjust the seatback lean slightly forward to lift your weight off the s...

Page 11: ...dangerous Even if you buckle up your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this The shoulder belt cannot do its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot 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...

Page 12: ... The seatback will lock down in this position To unlock lift up on the latch and push the seatback rearward When you return the seatback to its original position make sure the seatback is locked in place 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 push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is lock...

Page 13: ...ed or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passenger s belt is 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 vehicl...

Page 14: ...en buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes ...

Page 15: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 9 ...

Page 16: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 10 ...

Page 17: ...pside 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 eve...

Page 18: ...ow 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 21 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 24 Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you will want t...

Page 19: ... 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 way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 20 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ev...

Page 20: ...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 14 ...

Page 21: ...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 15 ...

Page 22: ...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 16 ...

Page 23: ...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 17 ...

Page 24: ... 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 18 ...

Page 25: ...t women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in ...

Page 26: ... will need to get new ones and probably other new parts for your safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1 54 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 ...

Page 27: ...traint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle ...

Page 28: ...belt must be used by only one person at a time Q What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide 1 22 ...

Page 29: ...the belt in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 23 ...

Page 30: ...hildren ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints Young children should not use the vehicle s adult safety belts alone unless there is no other choice Instead they need to use a child restraint CAUTION People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle A baby does not weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy ...

Page 31: ...will be used For most basic types of child restraints there are many different models available When purchasing a child restraint be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle If it is the restraint 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...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...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 27 ...

Page 34: ...aint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle An add on child restraint system is a portable one which is purchased by the vehicle s owner To help reduce injuries an add on child restraint must be secured in the vehicle With built in or add on child restraints the child has to be secured within the child restraint When choosing an add on child restraint be sure the child restraint is design...

Page 35: ... See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH Z06 Models Only on page 1 30 or Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH Coupe and Convertible Models Only on page 1 34 for more information A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may b...

Page 36: ... Children LATCH Z06 Models Only Some child restraints have a LATCH system As part of the LATCH system your child restraint may have lower attachments and or a top tether The LATCH system can help hold the child restraint in place during driving or in a crash Some vehicles have lower and or top tether anchors designed to secure a child restraint with lower attachments and or a top tether Your vehic...

Page 37: ...o secure the top tether to the anchor Some top tether equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to be attached In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached In the United States some child restraints also have a top tether Be sure to read and f...

Page 38: ... Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors To assist you in locating the top tether anchors the top tether anchor symbol is located on the trim cover The top tether anchor is located behind the passenger seat 1 32 ...

Page 39: ... 2 If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor if equipped Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps 2 1 Find the top tether anchor 2 2 Press the ribbed area of the trim cover to open the cover and expose the anchor 2 3 Route attach and tighten the top tether according to your chil...

Page 40: ...law requires that your top tether be anchored do not use a child restraint in this vehicle because a top tether cannot be properly anchored You must use the safety belts to secure your child restraint in this vehicle unless a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored Refer to your child restraint instructions and instructions in this manual for securing a child restraint using...

Page 41: ...e sure the airbag is off before using a rear facing child restraint in the passenger s position CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag and side impact airbag if equipped if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under ...

Page 42: ...ont passenger s frontal airbag See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 48 General Motors recommends that rear facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If your child restraint is forward facing move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the child restraint in this seat See Manual Seats on page 1 2 or Six Way Power Seats on page 1 2 When the passenger s...

Page 43: ... portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor If you are using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt You should not be able to pull more of the belt from the retractor once the lock has been set 1 37 ...

Page 44: ...ot pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion If this happens slightly recline the vehicle s seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible If the on indicator is still lit do not secure a child restraint in this vehicle and check with your dealer To remove the child restraint if the top tether is attached to the top tether anchor disconnect it Unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let ...

Page 45: ...right front passenger are designed to deploy in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes They are not designed to inflate in rollover rear crashes or in many side crashes CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued And for some unrestrained occupants frontal airbags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful airbags have provided in the past Side impact airbags are design...

Page 46: ...aintaining control of the vehicle Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young ...

Page 47: ...irbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 34 for more information Where Are the Airbags The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 41 ...

Page 48: ...e passenger s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the driver it is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door 1 42 ...

Page 49: ...e airbag might 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 43 ...

Page 50: ...ate 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 10 to 12 mph 16 to 19 3 km h and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 18 to 21 mph 28 9 to 33 8 km h The thresho...

Page 51: ... 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 what the vehicle hits 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 Makes...

Page 52: ...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 side impact airbags What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates After the airbag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag i...

Page 53: ...eformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the passenger s 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 vehicl...

Page 54: ...ger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the passenger s frontal airbag and side impact airbag if equipped should be enabled may inflate or not Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat...

Page 55: ...s position CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag and side impact airbag if equipped if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend that rear facing ...

Page 56: ... and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position on page 1 34 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit check to make sure that the vehicle s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion If this happens slightly recline the vehicle s seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible If the on indic...

Page 57: ...on remain in this position for about two minutes This will allow the system to detect that person and then enable the passenger s frontal airbag and side impact airbag if equipped CAUTION If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system If this ever happens have the vehicle serviced promptly because...

Page 58: ...d There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle You do not want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 14 CAUTION For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is tur...

Page 59: ...phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7 2 Q Because I have a disability I have to get my vehicle modified How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system A Changing or moving any parts of the front seats safety belts the airbag sensing and diagnostic module l...

Page 60: ...back the airbag may not work properly You may have to replace the airbag module in the steering wheel both the airbag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s frontal airbag or both the airbag module and the seatback for seating positions with a side impact airbag if equipped Do not open or break the airbag coverings Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION A c...

Page 61: ...earlier in this section If the frontal airbags inflate you will also need to replace the driver s and right front passenger s safety belt buckle assembly Be sure to do so Then the new buckle assembly will be there to help protect you in a collision After a crash you may need to replace the driver and front passenger s safety belt buckle assemblies even if the frontal airbags have not deployed The ...

Page 62: ... NOTES 1 56 ...

Page 63: ...arting the Engine 2 23 Engine Coolant Heater 2 24 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 26 Manual Transmission Operation 2 30 Parking Brake 2 33 Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transmission 2 33 Shifting Out of Park P Automatic Transmission 2 35 Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transmission 2 35 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 36 Engine Exhaust 2 36 Running the Engine While Parked 2 37 Mirrors 2 38 Manual ...

Page 64: ...rage Area 2 51 Floor Mats 2 51 Rear Storage Area 2 52 Convenience Net 2 54 Cargo Cover 2 54 Roof Panel 2 55 Removing the Roof Panel 2 55 Storing the Roof Panel 2 58 Installing the Roof Panel 2 59 Convertible Top 2 60 Convertible Top Manual 2 60 Convertible Top Power 2 67 Vehicle Personalization 2 72 Memory 2 72 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 2 ...

Page 65: ... dangerous if the keyless access transmitter is also left in the vehicle A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Do not leave the keyless access transmitter in a vehicle with children 2 3 ...

Page 66: ... vehicle has a Keyless Access System that 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 harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undes...

Page 67: ...h as a cellular phone or lap top computer is not causing interference If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Keyless Access System Operation Your vehicle has a keyless access system that allows you to lock and unlock your doors unlock your hatch trunk lid and disarm or arm your theft deterrent system The range distance is as much as 100 feet 30 m away...

Page 68: ... Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each keyless access transmitter is coded to allow only transmitters programmed to your vehicle to work If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your GM dealer Your GM dealer can reprogram your vehicle so lost or stolen transmitters no longer work with your vehicle Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmi...

Page 69: ...gnized transmitter is not available United States owners are permitted to match a new transmitter to their vehicle when a recognized transmitter is not available The procedure will require three ten minutes cycles to complete the matching process Do the following 1 The vehicle must be off 2 Place the new unrecognized transmitter in the glove box transmitter pocket with the buttons facing towards t...

Page 70: ...h 14 The DIC will read WAIT 10 MINUTES and will count down to zero one minute at a time 15 A beep will sound and the DIC will read READY FOR FOB 1 At this time all previously known transmitters have been erased 16 Once the transmitter is recognized and programmed a beep will sound and the DIC will display READY FOR FOB 2 If you have additional transmitters to program take transmitter 1 out of the ...

Page 71: ...ion press the brake pedal and the START button or if your vehicle has a manual transmission press the clutch and the START button Although this will start the vehicle it is recommended that you replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible The DIC may display FOB BATTERY LOW Notice When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to thes...

Page 72: ...r 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 press the lock or unlock button on the keyless access transmitter When you have the transmitter with you you may also unlock and open the door by sq...

Page 73: ...e vehicle or the keyless access transmitter is lost there are two ways to open the door From inside the vehicle use the door release handle located on the floor next to each seat Pull the handle up to unlock and unlatch the door From outside the vehicle use the door release tab located on the carpet inside the trunk on the driver s side of the vehicle Pull the tab to unlock and unlatch the driver ...

Page 74: ...ound If the door is closed when unlock is pressed the light will flash two times If the door is open when unlock is pressed the light will flash Automatic Door Lock Your vehicle is programmed so that when the doors are closed the ignition is on and the shift lever is moved out of PARK P for automatic transmissions or when vehicle speed becomes faster than 8 mph 13 km h for manual transmissions bot...

Page 75: ...ion Center DIC These prompts allow the driver to choose various unlock settings For programming information see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 68 Lockout Protection Your vehicle can be programmed to sound the horn three times and unlock the driver s door when both doors are closed and there is a keyless access transmitter inside the vehicle When the driver s door is opened the key in remind...

Page 76: ...r stripping Be sure objects will fit in the hatch trunk area before closing the hatch trunk lid When closing the hatch trunk lid gently pull down from the center Notice Do not store heavy or sharp objects in the rear storage compartments located in the hatch trunk area If you do the objects could damage the underbody Hatch Trunk Lid Release There are several ways to release the hatch trunk lid If ...

Page 77: ...ehicle key clockwise in the lock If your vehicle has a convertible top and has lost battery power you can also use the emergency trunk release handle to open the trunk See Emergency Trunk Release Handle following Closing the Rear Compartment Coupe To assist in closing the rear compartment lid of your coupe use the pocket on the underside of the lid on the passenger s side of the vehicle When closi...

Page 78: ...low in the dark emergency trunk release handle located on the rear wall of the trunk below the latch This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from the inside Windows CAUTION Leaving children helpless adults or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even ...

Page 79: ...front of the switch to raise the window Press down on the front of the switch to lower the window Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power RAP that allows you to use the power windows when the ignition is off For more information see Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 2 23 2 17 ...

Page 80: ...p position If either window does not index properly it could be due to loss of power Before returning to your dealer for service perform the power window initialize procedure following Power Window Initialize After a power reconnect such as battery replacement the window index up feature will not function until the system is initialized Once power is restored do the following 1 Close the door 2 Ra...

Page 81: ...heft Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal Theft Deterrent System Your vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent alarm system With this system the security light will flash when the door is open and locked with the power door lock swi...

Page 82: ...s are closed If your passenger stays in the vehicle when you leave with the keyless access transmitter have the passenger lock the vehicle after the doors are closed This way the alarm will not arm and your passenger will not set it off Testing the Alarm Do the following to test the system 1 Make sure the trunk lid hatch is latched 2 Lower the window on the driver s door 3 Manually arm the system ...

Page 83: ...so During this time your new brake linings are not yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Following break in engine speed and load can be gradually increased Front Air Dam Your vehicle is equipped with a front air dam which has minimal ground clearance Under normal operation th...

Page 84: ...the engine off and place the vehicle in RAP See Retained Accessory Power RAP later for more information If an automatic vehicle is not correctly placed in PARK P a SHIFT TO PARK message will display on the Driver Information Center DIC For more information see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 53 When the engine is off press this button to place the vehicle in accessory mode ACCESSORY MODE ON wi...

Page 85: ...vehicle is stopped To start you vehicle do the following 1 For an automatic transmission with your foot on the brake pedal press the START button located on the instrument panel For a manual transmission while pressing in the clutch press the START button If there is not a keyless access transmitter in the vehicle the DIC will display NO FOB DETECTED See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 53 for ...

Page 86: ...will display NO FOB OFF OR RUN See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 53 for more information Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine coolant heater In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours pr...

Page 87: ...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 unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you do not it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the ou...

Page 88: ... firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transmission on pa...

Page 89: ...use NEUTRAL N only If your vehicle needs towing see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 38 CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed Notice Shifting ou...

Page 90: ...e from a stop in snowy and icy conditions you may want to shift to second 2 or third 3 gear A higher gear allows you to gain more traction on slippery surfaces If the Traction Control is active upshifts are delayed to increase your control of the vehicle See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 9 While the Manual Paddle Shift gear selection system is active the transmission will automatically dow...

Page 91: ...ited to protect the engine The transmission will also automatically down shift as the vehicle slows down and comes to a stop When the transmission gear does not respond to a shift change the DIC will show an X over the gear display When a requested shift is denied due to the speed restrictions shown the DIC will momentarily show an X over the gear display and a chime will sound If the vehicle has ...

Page 92: ... mph 200 km h Into second 2 gear over 81 mph 130 km h Into first 1 gear over 45 mph 72 km h If the driver does not request an upshift as the engine speed approaches fuel shut off RPM the engine speed will be limited to protect the engine See Tachometer on page 3 34 for more information Manual Transmission Operation This is the shift pattern for the six speed manual transmission Here is how to oper...

Page 93: ...d manual transmission has a feature that allows you to safely shift into REVERSE R while the vehicle is rolling at less than 3 mph 5 km h You will be locked out if you try to shift into REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving faster than 3 mph 5 km h Shift Speeds Manual Transmission CAUTION If you skip a gear when you downshift you could lose control of your vehicle You could injure yourself or oth...

Page 94: ...r shown below at a speed greater than shown in the table FIRST 1 50 mph 80 km h SECOND 2 74 mph 119 km h THIRD 3 101 mph 163 km h FOURTH 4 130 mph 209 km h Notice If you skip more than one gear when you downshift or if you race the engine when you release the clutch pedal while downshifting you could damage the engine clutch driveshaft or the transmission Do not skip gears or race the engine when ...

Page 95: ...y released and the brake warning light is off before driving Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transmission 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 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 wh...

Page 96: ...without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock Automatic Transmission If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is calle...

Page 97: ...ake application Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still cannot shift out of PARK P try this 1 Put the vehicle in accessory power mode 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the engine and then shift to the drive gear you want 5 Have your vehicle inspected by your deale...

Page 98: ...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 99: ...ly NEVER park in a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 28 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...

Page 100: ...cle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with OnStar a compass and map lamps Three OnStar buttons are at the bottom of the mirror See OnStar System on page 2 45 for more information the services OnStar provides Mirror Operation The mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you A time delay feature prevents rapid changing from the day to night positions while drivi...

Page 101: ...r example NE is displayed for north east Compass Calibration If after two seconds the display does not show a compass heading there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount note pad holder or similar object If the letter C appears in the compass window the compass needs calibration The mirror compass can be calibrated b...

Page 102: ...a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust the compass variance To adjust for compass variance do the following 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map that follows 2 Press and hold the map light button until a zone number appears on the display 3 Once the zone number appears on the display press the on off button quickly until you reach the cor...

Page 103: ...to indicate the automatic dimming is on Press the on off button for about six seconds to manually turn the automatic dimming function on or off Compass Display Press the on off button located to the far left briefly to turn the compass display on or off If the display reads CAL the compass needs to be calibrated For more information see Compass Calibration later in this section To adjust between F...

Page 104: ... distance cross country trip it will also be necessary to adjust for compass variance To adjust for compass variance do the following 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map 2 Press and hold the on off button until a Z and a zone number appears in the display The compass is now in zone mode 3 Keep pressing the on off button until the desired zone number appe...

Page 105: ... mph 8 km h or less until the display reads a direction Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing Outside Power Heated Mirrors The controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver s door Move the top ...

Page 106: ...ing Mirror If your vehicle has this feature the driver s side outside mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you This feature is controlled by the on and off setting on the inside mirror Outside Convex Mirror CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your rig...

Page 107: ...are included in the vehicle s glove box literature For more information visit www onstar com or www onstar ca Contact OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or press the OnStar button to speak to an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www onstar com or www onstar ca OnStar Services For new vehicles equipped with On...

Page 108: ...button or calling 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Virtual Advisor Your vehicle may have Virtual Advisor It is a feature of OnStar Personal Calling that uses your minutes to access weather local traffic reports and stock quotes By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands you can browse through the various topics Customize your information profile at www myonstar com See...

Page 109: ... This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes please be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your Universal Home Remote Transmitter Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another ...

Page 110: ... door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in Gate Operator and Canadian Programming later in this section 4 The indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly after Universal Home Remote successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand held transmitter Release both buttons 5 Press and hold the newly trained Universal Home Remote button and obs...

Page 111: ...eat Step 1 as this will erase all previous programming from the Universal Home Remote buttons Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission This may not be long enough for Universal Home Remote to pick up the signal during programming Similarly some U S gate operators are manufactured to ti...

Page 112: ... beginning with Step 2 under Programming Universal Home Remote shown earlier in this section Individual buttons cannot be erased but they can be reprogrammed See Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button following this section Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To program a device to Universal Home Remote using a Universal Home Remote button previously trained follow the...

Page 113: ...ck the console Do not leave the key in the lock or it could be damaged when the driver sits down Floor Mats The floor mats if equipped are specially designed to remain in position under your feet and out of reach of the accelerator pedal The driver s side floor mat is held in place by two locator pins and the passenger s side is held in place by one Be sure that the driver s side floor mat is prop...

Page 114: ...could damage the underbody Rear Trunk Partition For vehicles equipped with the power convertible top option only there is a trunk partition to keep cargo from getting in the way of the convertible top The trunk partition must be in place for the top to move If the trunk partition is not properly in place the ATTACH TRUNK PARTITION DIC message will display and you will not be able to remove the con...

Page 115: ...he rear trunk partition secure the partition onto the retainers located on the floor of the trunk towards the front of the compartment Pull the divider up and snap it onto the snaps on both sides of the trunk 2 53 ...

Page 116: ...ompartments when you are not using it Cargo Cover If your vehicle has this feature the security shade can provide hidden storage in the rear area of the vehicle The shade is also helpful in blocking the glare from the removable roof when it is stored in the rear compartment Using the Cargo Cover 1 Hook the elastic loops on the front corners A of the shade to the T nuts located on the front corners...

Page 117: ... Removing the Roof Panel CAUTION Do not try to remove a roof panel while the vehicle is moving Trying to remove the roof panel while the vehicle is moving could cause an accident The panel could fall into the vehicle and cause you to lose control or it could fly off and strike another vehicle You or others could be injured Remove the roof panel only when the vehicle is parked Until you are sure yo...

Page 118: ... manual transmission into NEUTRAL 2 Make sure the ignition is turned to OFF 3 Lower both sun visors 4 Open the rear hatch and remove any items that may interfere with proper storage of the roof panel 5 Lower the windows There are two release latches on the front of the roof panel and one rear release latch on the back of the roof panel 6 To unlock the release latches on the front of the roof panel...

Page 119: ... of the release handle A with your thumb Pull down the latch lever with your fingers 8 Stand on one side of the vehicle and if necessary have someone stand on the other side Together carefully lift the front edge of the roof panel up and forward 9 When the roof panel is loosened from the vehicle one person should grasp the roof panel as close to the center as possible and lift it away from the veh...

Page 120: ... panel paint and or weather stripping may be damaged Always place the roof panel in the stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle 1 Turn the roof panel so that the front edge of the panel is facing the storage area 2 Insert the roof panel so that the outside front edges line up between the receiver covers Push forward on the roof panel until it stops 3 Gently place the roof panel down s...

Page 121: ... latches and the rear release latch on the vehicle s roof opening are in their opened positions before attempting to install the roof panel 3 If the roof panel is stored in the rear storage area of the vehicle grasp the rear edge of the roof panel with both hands and gently lift it up and remove it from the storage area 4 Carefully place the roof panel over the top of the vehicle 5 Position the re...

Page 122: ...gh pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle If the vehicle has this feature the following procedures explain the proper operation of the manual convertible top The parts of the manual convertible top that are used when lowering and raising it are A Front Edge of the Convertible Top B Rear Edge of the Convertible Top C Tonneau Cover 2 60 ...

Page 123: ...Notice If you raise or lower the convertible top while the vehicle is in motion you could damage the top or the top mechanism The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always put an automatic transmission in PARK P or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before raising or lowering the convertible top Lowering the Manual Convertible Top 1 Park on a level surface Shift an automatic transmission ...

Page 124: ...A and rear edge B should be straight up 6 Tilt the driver s seatback forward and press the tonneau cover release button located on the underside of the tonneau cover C behind the driver s seat Then raise the tonneau cover C If the tonneau cover does not release and three chimes are heard check to make sure the trunk lid is closed Also the cover will not release if the vehicle alarm is turned on 2 ...

Page 125: ...estraint on the underside forward edge of the tonneau cover To access the cable lift and pull back the carpeting Also see Hatch Trunk on page 2 14 for information on the emergency trunk release handle Notice If you lower the convertible top into the storage compartment and the rear edge of the top is not in the full down position you could damage the top Always verify that the rear edge of the con...

Page 126: ...ved to its full down position 9 Then move the top rearward to its fully stored position 10 After the top is stored apply one even push on the center of the front edge A of the convertible top to assure that the top is fully retracted 11 Close the tonneau cover B by pressing down on it with a swift firm motion 2 64 ...

Page 127: ...au cover release button or use the manual release cable if battery power has been lost See step six under Lowering the Manual Convertible Top earlier in this section After pressing the release button the driver and passenger door glass should retract to the full down position if they have not already been lowered 5 Lift the tonneau cover 6 Pull the convertible top up by firmly gripping the front e...

Page 128: ... the convertible top by first slightly pushing the front edge A of the convertible top forward 10 Push the front edge A of the convertible top down from the outside of the vehicle or pull the front edge A of the convertible top down from the center pull down handle located in the inside of the vehicle 11 Pull the top front latch handle down and turn it counterclockwise to lock the convertible top ...

Page 129: ...amage it or break the glass rear window Always verify that no objects are in the storage area before lowering the convertible top Notice Lowering the top if it is damp wet or dirty can cause stains mildew and damage to the inside of your vehicle Dry off the top before lowering it Notice If you lower the top on your vehicle in cold weather 0 F 18 C or lower you may damage top components Do not lowe...

Page 130: ...ke sure the trunk is closed and the rear trunk partition in the rear storage area is in the fastened upright position and that no objects are forward of the divider See Rear Trunk Partition under Rear Storage Area on page 2 52 3 Release the convertible top front latch located above the inside rearview mirror by pulling and turning it clockwise toward the driver s door Push upward on the front edge...

Page 131: ... lower the convertible top while the vehicle is in motion you could damage the top or the top mechanism The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always put an automatic transmission in PARK P or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before raising or lowering the convertible top 1 Park on a level surface The vehicle must be running or in ACC Shift an automatic transmission into PARK P and set ...

Page 132: ...er by using the following steps The carpet liner must be pulled back to access the hydraulic pump 1 Open the tonneau cover There is a tonneau cover emergency release cable located behind the passenger s seat head restraint on the underside forward edge of the tonneau cover Also see Hatch Trunk on page 2 14 for information on the emergency trunk release handle 2 Pull the emergency release cable to ...

Page 133: ...e 2 67 When power is restored to the vehicle the hydraulic bolt must be tightened by turning it clockwise The power convertible top button can then be used to lower or raise the convertible top If the power convertible top is operated multiple times the engine should be running to prevent drain on the vehicle s battery Under certain conditions the Driver Information Center DIC may display a messag...

Page 134: ... the driver s door The numbers on the back of the keyless access transmitters 1 and 2 correspond to the numbers on the memory buttons To program each button use the following steps 1 Adjust the settings for the driver s seat position both outside mirrors and the telescopic steering column position to a comfortable driving position 2 Press and hold button 1 until two beeps are heard then release th...

Page 135: ...A single beep will sound and the memory position will be recalled after a brief delay If the vehicle is on and the parking brake is not set three beeps will sound and the memory position will not be recalled If your vehicle has the Auto Memory Recall feature and it is turned on in the Driver Information Center DIC the seat mirrors and telescopic steering column position will automatically adjust t...

Page 136: ...s and pressing the other memory button To recall an exit position do one of the following If you have an automatic transmission vehicle press and release the exit button while the vehicle is in PARK P One beep will sound and the exit position for the currently identified driver will be recalled If you have a manual transmission vehicle press and release the exit button The parking brake needs to b...

Page 137: ...t s 3 24 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 3 25 Climate Controls 3 25 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 3 25 Outlet Adjustment 3 30 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 3 31 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 32 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 33 Speedometer and Odometer 3 34 Tachometer 3 34 Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 34 Airbag Readiness Light 3 34 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 35 Voltmeter Ga...

Page 138: ...ing the Time 3 78 Radio with CD 3 79 Navigation Radio System 3 99 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 99 Radio Reception 3 99 Care of Your CDs 3 100 Care of the CD Player 3 100 Diversity Antenna System 3 101 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System Roof or Trunk Mounted 3 101 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System Diversity System 3 101 Chime Level Adjustment 3 101 Section 3 Instrument Panel 3 2 ...

Page 139: ... NOTES 3 3 ...

Page 140: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Page 141: ... 6 K Audio System See Audio System s on page 3 77 L Climate Controls See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3 25 M Fuel Door Release Button See Filling the Tank on page 5 7 Hatch Trunk Release Button See Hatch Trunk Lid Release under Hatch Trunk on page 2 14 N Instrument Panel Brightness Control See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3 19 O Power Folding Top Switch If Equipped See Conv...

Page 142: ...and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals will not work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet 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 th...

Page 143: ... allow you to adjust the distance the steering wheel is from the instrument panel The telescopic steering column switch is located on the right side of the steering column To operate the telescopic steering column push the switch forward and the wheel will move away from you Pull the switch rearward and the wheel will move toward you The telescopic steering column position can be stored with your ...

Page 144: ...w you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the multifunction lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Release the lever and the turn signal will auto...

Page 145: ...y pull the turn signal lever toward you The high beam indicator will flash to indicate to the other driver that you intend to pass If the low beam headlamps are off and you have the optional fog lamps on the fog lamps will flash Windshield Wipers Use the lever located on the right side of the steering column to operate the windshield wipers 1 High Speed Move the lever to this position for steady w...

Page 146: ...e of the steering column also controls the windshield washer There is a button at the end of the lever To spray washer fluid on the windshield press the button and hold it The washer will spray until you release the button The wipers will continue to clear the window for about six seconds after the button is released and then stop or return to your preset speed CAUTION In freezing weather do not u...

Page 147: ... parking brake is set or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low If you apply your brakes the cruise control will shut off CAUTION Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed So do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause excess...

Page 148: ...ged the CRUISE SET TO XX MPH message will display on the Driver Information Center DIC See Other Messages on page 3 67 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course disengages the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch briefly from o...

Page 149: ...ess and hold the set button until you reach the lower speed you want then release it To slow down in very small amounts briefly press the set button Each time you do this you ll go about 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control spe...

Page 150: ...ift is not selected by the driver While driving on hilly terrain and cruise control is active with a manual paddle shift gear selection the driver must select the proper gear for the terrain or select Drive D on the gear range selector for full automatic transmission operation Ending Cruise Control To end a cruise control session step lightly on the brake pedal If your vehicle has a manual transmi...

Page 151: ... vehicle To override AUTO mode turn the control to off To reset to AUTO mode turn the control to exterior lamps and then back to AUTO Automatic mode will also reset when your vehicle is turned off and then back on again when the control is left in the AUTO position Parking Lamp Turning the band to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Licen...

Page 152: ...door is opened with the ignition off Daytime Running Lamps DRL Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada The...

Page 153: ...ages on page 3 53 Turning the exterior lamp control to off a second time or turning on the headlamps will remove the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message in the DIC If the parking lamps or the fog lamps were turned on instead the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will continue to be displayed As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Fog Lamps Use fog lamps for better vi...

Page 154: ... your instrument panel brightness control is in full bright position See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3 19 You can idle the vehicle with the lamps off even when it is dark outside After starting the vehicle turn the exterior lamp control band on the multifunction lever to off and then release it The lamps will remain off until you turn the control band to off again Twilight Sentinel also pr...

Page 155: ...ights Turn and hold the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim them During the day this knob will adjust the instrument panel brightness and at night will adjust all interior lighting Be sure not to have this knob turned all the way down with the lamps on during the day Your Driver Information Center DIC may not be visible Courtesy Lamps When any door or the hatch trunk l...

Page 156: ...f these lamps on they will automatically time out after about 20 minutes To reset it all of the above lamps must be turned off or the ignition key on Head Up Display HUD CAUTION If the HUD image is too bright or too high in your field of view it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your field of view If you...

Page 157: ...ode This cut off is about 6 500 RPM for the LS2 engine and 7 000 RPM for the LS7 engine Check Gages Warning Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Transmission Fluid Temperature Gage Automatic Transmission Vehicles Only Engine Oil Temperature Gage Engine Oil Pressure Gage G Force Gage Audio Functions Street Mode Only Navigation Only with Navigation Radio Street Mode Only There are three HUD modes that yo...

Page 158: ...e maximum G display will be shown until the PAGE button is released The maximum G value display will be identical to the normal G value display except the maximum G gage digits X XX G and corresponding G gage bar will overwrite the current G value If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation radio many of the turn by turn navigation features will also be displayed on the HUD if you are in Street ...

Page 159: ...ur seat position later you may have to re adjust your HUD 3 Press the up or down arrows to center the HUD image in your view The HUD image can only be adjusted up and down not side to side 4 Press the dimmer control downward until the HUD image is no brighter than necessary To turn HUD off press and hold the button until the HUD display turns off If the sun comes out or it becomes cloudy you may n...

Page 160: ... Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional infor...

Page 161: ...pop back out by itself Notice Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element or a fuse could be blown Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System With this system you can control the...

Page 162: ...arms up to maintain the chosen temperature setting The length of time needed for warm up will depend on the outside temperature and the length of time that has elapsed since your vehicle was last driven 3 Wait for the system to regulate This may take from 10 to 30 minutes Then adjust the temperature if necessary Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel near the w...

Page 163: ... fan speed Keep pressing the up or down arrow on this switch until the desired fan speed appears on the display Pressing the arrows will delete AUTO from the digital display The fan graphics with the fan speed bars will be shown To increase the fan speed so that more air flows into the vehicle press the up arrow on the fan switch To decrease the fan speed and airflow press the down arrow The AUTO ...

Page 164: ...fan speed Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too dry To prevent this from happening after the air in your vehicle has cooled turn the recirculation mode off The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning...

Page 165: ...t fogging on the inside of the windows in modes other than floor defog and defrost make sure the air conditioning compressor is on and recirculation mode is off Press the mode button until the defog mode appears on the display Floor Defog This mode directs the air equally between the windshield and the floor outlets with a small amount to the side window outlets When you select this mode the syste...

Page 166: ...the surface of the mirrors when the rear window defog button is pressed If your vehicle is equipped with the power convertible top the rear window defogger and heated mirrors are automatically disabled when the power convertible top is moving or down Notice Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs would not be cov...

Page 167: ...senger compartment air filter in place can cause water and small particles like paper and leaves to be pulled into your climate control system which may cause damage to it Make sure you always replace the old filter with a new one The passenger compartment air filter is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment near the battery See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 To check or...

Page 168: ...As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they are working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is ...

Page 169: ...You will know how fast you are going about how much fuel you have left and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically The instrument panel cluster indicator warning lights gages and DIC messages are explained on the following pages United States Manual Transmission shown Canada Automatic Transmission and Z06 Model similar 3 33 ...

Page 170: ...cle at the fuel shut off rpm you could damage your engine Be sure to operate your vehicle below the fuel shut off rpm or reduce your rpm quickly when the fuel shuts off Safety Belt Reminder Light When the ignition is turned on a chime will be provided for several seconds to remind people to buckle their safety belts The driver safety belt light will also be provided and stay on for several seconds...

Page 171: ...ced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle The airbag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the vehicle on If the light does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your rearview mirror has a passenger airbag status indicator When the vehicle is started the ...

Page 172: ...commodate a rear facing child restraint whenever possible If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the passenger s frontal airbag and side impact airbag if equipped are enabled may inflate CAUTION If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear facing child restraint installed in the passenger s seat it means that the passenger sensing system ...

Page 173: ...at may not have the protection of the airbag See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 34 Voltmeter Gage The voltmeter shows the voltage output of your battery When the engine is running it shows the voltage output of the charging system The reading will change as the rate of charge changes with engine speed for example but if the voltmeter reads at 9 volts or below your instrument panel cluster and ot...

Page 174: ... temperature is higher than 169 F 76 C you are going 15 to 19 mph 24 to 31 km h and you are 21 percent throttle or less Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part is not working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well This light should come on when you start the engine If it does...

Page 175: ...he anti lock brake system the light will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds That is normal If the light stays on turn the ignition off Or if the light comes on when you are driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the light still stays on or comes on again while you are driving your vehicle ne...

Page 176: ...3 53 for more information Active Handling System Light The Active Handling System light will come on briefly as you start the engine If the light does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem This light will also come on when the ACTIVE HANDLING CALIBRATING message is displayed in the Driver Information Center DIC If the light stays on or comes on while ...

Page 177: ... and the Traction Control System are off pressing the console button momentarily will turn both systems on The DIC will display the TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING ON message the instrument cluster light will be off and a chime will sound See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 53 for more information Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage po...

Page 178: ...is apparent This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction Notice If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after awhile your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that ...

Page 179: ...o so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the engine off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible If the Light Is On Steady You also may be able to correct the emission system malfunction b...

Page 180: ...ur vehicle will not pass this inspection if the Check Engine light is on or not working properly To perform a Check Engine light bulb check with the keyless ignition make sure the transmitter fob is in the passenger compartment See Ignition Positions on page 2 22 Press the bottom of the ACC button on the instrument panel and hold the button down for five seconds The instrument panel including the ...

Page 181: ... engine is low on oil or that you might have some other oil problem See Engine Oil on page 5 16 The engine oil pressure can also be displayed using the GAGES button on the Driver Information Center DIC See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 48 CAUTION Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check...

Page 182: ...ht will go out when the fog lamps are turned off See Fog Lamps on page 3 17 for more information Lights On Reminder This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on See Headlamps on Reminder on page 3 16 for more information Highbeam On Light This light comes on whenever the high beam headlamps are on See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 9 for more information 3 46 ...

Page 183: ...to the vehicle Here are five things that some owners ask about All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads the full symbol It takes more or less fuel to fill up than the gage reads For example the gage reads half full but it took more or less than half of the tank s capacity to fit it The ...

Page 184: ...isplaying CORVETTE BY CHEVROLET the DIC will display the current driver and the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off If a problem is detected a warning message will appear on the DIC display Be sure to take any message that appears on the display seriously and remember that clearing the message will only make the message disappear not correct the problem DIC Control...

Page 185: ...pproximation of your overall driving conditions You should reset the average fuel economy display every time you refuel If you press the RESET button in this mode while you are driving the system will reset this display and begin figuring fuel economy from that point in time Press the fuel button to display average fuel economy such as AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY 20 1 MPG or AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY 11 7 L 1...

Page 186: ...such as OIL TEMPERATURE 234 F or OIL TEMPERATURE 112 C If the oil temperature is low the display will show OIL TEMPERATURE LOW If the oil temperature is high the display will show OIL TEMPERATURE HIGH Coolant Temperature This display shows the engine coolant temperature Press the gages button again to display the coolant temperature such as COOLANT TEMPERATURE 123 F or COOLANT TEMPERATURE 51 C If ...

Page 187: ...ot available until the vehicle has reached a speed of 15 mph 24 km h or more TRIP Button The TRIP button displays the odometer trip distance elapsed time average speed and oil life remaining information Odometer The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles or kilometers Press the TRIP button to display odometer readings such as ODOMETER 12345 MI or ODOMETER 20008 km With...

Page 188: ...ess the RESET button for three seconds while the timer is displayed Pressing and holding the RESET button for at least 10 seconds will reset the timer display to the time since last ignition cycle Average Speed Press the TRIP button until the average speed is displayed such as AVERAGE SPEED 62 MPH or AVERAGE SPEED 100 km h Press and hold the RESET button to reset to 0 0 mph Engine Oil Life Press t...

Page 189: ... ABS ACTIVE message will be displayed Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed so adjust your driving accordingly The message will stay on for a few seconds after the system stops adjusting brake pressure ACTIVE HANDLING Your vehicle has a computer controlled system to assist the driver in controlling the vehicle in difficult driving conditions You may feel or hear the syste...

Page 190: ...ge Area on page 2 52 for more information BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE When the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point the BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE message will display The battery saver system will start reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may not be able to notice At the point that features are disabled this message is displayed It means that the ve...

Page 191: ... on to inform the driver that the brake fluid level is low See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 38 Have the brake system serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible See Brakes on page 5 42 CHECK COOLANT LEVEL This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant Have the cooling system serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible See Engine Coolant on page 5 29 CHECK GAS CA...

Page 192: ...ition changes If the engine coolant exceeds 255 F 124 C this message is displayed If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible You can monitor the coolant temperature with the GAGES button on the DIC or the engine coolant gage on the instrument panel cluster See Engine Overheating ...

Page 193: ...ee either LEFT FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT REAR or RIGHT REAR to indicate to you which tire is higher than 42 psi 290 kPa You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time To read other messages that may have been sent at the same time press the RESET button If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC stop as soon as you can Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on your T...

Page 194: ...ge appears on the DIC stop as soon as you can Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on your Tire Loading Information Label See Extended Mobility Tires on page 5 62 and Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 67 CAUTION When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE FLAT message is displayed on the Driver Information Center your vehicle s handling capabilities will be reduced during severe mane...

Page 195: ...way from these devices when starting the vehicle In addition PDA devices and remote garage and gate openers may also generate Electromagnetic Interference EMI that may interfere with the keyless access transmitter Do not carry the keyless access transmitter in the same pocket or bag as these devices The vehicle is experiencing Electromagnetic Interference EMI Some locations such as airports automa...

Page 196: ... TO START ENGINE Automatic Transmission Only This message is displayed if you try to start the engine by pressing the keyless ignition start button without having the brake pressed The brake needs to be pressed when starting the engine See Ignition Positions on page 2 22 for more information REDUCED ENGINE POWER You will hear multiple chimes when this message is displayed To acknowledge that you h...

Page 197: ...a problem with your brakes See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3 39 and Brake System Warning Light on page 3 38 If the SERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKES message is being displayed your Traction Control System and the Active Handling System will also be disabled The Driver Information Center will scroll three messages SERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKES SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM and SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING an...

Page 198: ... on in about 60 minutes A sensor would be missing for example if you put different wheels on your vehicle without transferring the sensors If the warning comes on and stays on there may be a problem with the TPM See your GM dealer SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM If the SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM message is displayed when you are driving there is a problem with your Traction Control System and your vehicle is...

Page 199: ...cle will remain in ACCESSORY without the 20 minute time out period until the shifter is moved to PARK P or until the driver presses the pushbutton to restart the vehicle See Ignition Positions on page 2 22 for more information SHIFT TO PARK OR SET PARK BRAKE FOR TOP If you have an automatic transmission vehicle this message will display and a chime will sound if you try to operate the power conver...

Page 200: ...e appears on the DIC stop as soon as you can Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on your Tire Loading Information Label See Extended Mobility Tires on page 5 62 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 CAUTION When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE FLAT message is displayed on the Driver Information Center your vehicle s handling capabilities will be reduced during severe maneuvers ...

Page 201: ...e button momentarily will turn both systems on The message TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING ON will be displayed temporarily in the DIC the instrument panel cluster light will be off and a chime will sound TRACTION SYSTEM ACTIVE When your Traction Control System is limiting wheel spin the TRACTION SYSTEM ACTIVE message will be displayed Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is disp...

Page 202: ...gages button on the DIC See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5 28 You should also check the engine coolant temperature If it is also hot see Engine Overheating on page 5 32 If the TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE message is displayed during normal vehicle operation on flat roads your vehicle may need service See your GM dealer for an inspection If driving in a performance or competitive manner the...

Page 203: ...FOB BATTERY LOW See Battery Replacement under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2 5 HATCH AJAR Coupe INTRUSION SENSOR OFF if your vehicle has this feature INTRUSION SENSOR ON if your vehicle has this feature KNOWN FOB See Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2 5 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FOBS LEARNED See Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle under Key...

Page 204: ...ck of the keyless access transmitters are labelled 1 or 2 to correspond to each driver The current driver s preferences are recalled when one of the following occurs The lock or unlock button on the keyless access transmitter labelled 1 or 2 is pressed The appropriate memory button 1 or 2 located on the driver s door is pressed See Memory on page 2 72 for more information A valid keyless access tr...

Page 205: ...tton a final time exits the personal options menu In addition if no button is pressed within 45 seconds the DIC will exit the personal options menu Personal Options The following options are available for programming Display Units This option allows you to choose the measurement units Press the OPTION button until DISPLAY UNITS appears on the display then press the RESET button to scroll through t...

Page 206: ...le is turned off or in RAP and the unlock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed In order for the Auto Exit Recall feature to work on an automatic transmission vehicle the vehicle must be in PARK P On a manual transmission vehicle the parking brake must be set Press the OPTION button until AUTO EXIT RECALL appears on the display then press the RESET button to scroll through the follow...

Page 207: ...tion When the mode you want is selected press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option Twilight Delay This option allows you to set the amount of time you want the parking lamps and front fog lamps to remain on after you exit the vehicle This will occur when the vehicle is off or in RAP and the headlamps are on due to the automatic headlamp system The parking la...

Page 208: ...r choice and advance to the next personal option Flash at Lock This option activates the front and rear turn signals for one long flash when the lock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed The lamps will also flash when OnStar if equipped locks the doors This will only occur when the vehicle is off If the lock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed again within five secon...

Page 209: ...smitter has been removed from the interior of the vehicle the doors will lock after eight seconds For example if there are two keyless access transmitters in the vehicle and one is removed the other will be locked in The keyless access transmitter locked in the vehicle can still be used to start the vehicle or unlock the doors if needed A person approaching the outside of the locked vehicle withou...

Page 210: ... then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes DRIVER default BOTH If you choose DRIVER only the driver s door will automatically unlock when you approach and open the driver s door with your keyless access transmitter If you choose BOTH both doors will automatically unlock when you approach and open the driver s door with your keyless access transmitter Auto Unlock This option...

Page 211: ...on to scroll through the following modes ENGLISH default GERMAN FRENCH ITALIAN SPANISH JAPANESE If you choose a language that you do not understand press the OPTION and RESET buttons for five seconds The DIC will begin displaying all of the various languages one by one for as long as the buttons are pressed When the desired language is displayed release the buttons and the DIC will set to this lan...

Page 212: ...tter perform the following steps 6 1 Press the RESET button to reach the letter you would like to change 6 2 Press the OPTION button to scroll through the letter choices 6 3 Press the RESET button to select the letter and proceed on to the next space to the right 7 Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the name or greeting you want is complete After the name or greeting is complete keep pressing the RESET bu...

Page 213: ...esetting your favorite radio stations setting the tone and adjusting the speakers Then when driving conditions permit you can tune to your favorite stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if equipped CAUTION This system provides you with a far greater access to audio stations and song listings Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you o...

Page 214: ...s been added Notice The chime signals related to safety belts parking brake and other functions of your vehicle operate through the GM radio entertainment system If that equipment is replaced or additional equipment is added to your vehicle the chimes may not work Make sure that replacement or additional equipment is compatible with your vehicle before installing it See Accessories and Modificatio...

Page 215: ...owing Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies Display messages from radio stations Seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available In rare cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect info...

Page 216: ...n frequency PTY and the name of the program if available For XM if equipped press the information button while in XM mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel Artist Song Title Category or PTY Channel Number Channel Name To change the default on the display press the information button until you see the display you want then hold the button fo...

Page 217: ...r additional information on AudioPilot please visit www bose com MUTE Press this button to silence the system Press this button again to turn the sound on This button is not available on the Radio with Six Disc CD Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 if equipped The display will show the selection O e Tune Turn this knob to select radio stations t SEE...

Page 218: ...TREBLE Turn the knob to increase or to decrease If a station is weak or noisy decrease the treble To adjust the bass midrange and treble to the middle position press and hold this knob when the tone control is on the display The level will change to the middle position To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position press and hold this knob when no tone or speaker control is display...

Page 219: ...no tone or speaker control is displayed AUDIO SETTINGS CENTERED will appear on the display Finding a Category Station RDS and XM To select and find a desired category perform the following 1 Press the CAT button The last selected category will appear on the display 2 Turn the tune knob to select the category 3 Once the desired category is displayed press either SEEK arrow to take you to a category...

Page 220: ...ot apply for XM Satellite Radio Service RDS Messages ALERT Alert warns of local or national emergencies When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station ALERT will appear on the display You will hear the announcement even if the volume is low or a CD is playing If a CD is playing play will stop during the announcement Alert announcements cannot be turned off ALERT will not be affected...

Page 221: ... 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 CAL ERR appears on the ...

Page 222: ...pen area the signal should return Loading XM 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 CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavail Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer ass...

Page 223: ...e 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 eight digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate th...

Page 224: ...ged such as cracked broken or scratched the CD will not play properly If the surface of the CD is soiled see Care of Your CDs on page 3 100 for more information If there is no apparent damage try a known good CD Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in the CD player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with ...

Page 225: ... AUTO EQ see AUTO EQ listed previously in this section X Eject Press this button to eject the CD EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off Playing a CD s Six Disc CD Player If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it will stay in the player When the ignition or radio is turned on the CD will start playing where it stopped if it was the last selected audio s...

Page 226: ...following 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Press and release the load button 3 When INSET CD appears on the display load a CD Insert the CD partway into the slot label side up The player will pull the CD in To insert multiple CDs do the following 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Press and hold the load button for two seconds You will hear a beep and LOAD ALL DISC will appear on the display 3 When INSERT CD appear...

Page 227: ...ll try to eject the CD several times before stopping Do not repeatedly press the eject button to eject a CD after you have tried to push it in manually The player s 25 second eject timer will reset at each press of eject causing the player to not eject the CD until the 25 second time period has elapsed O e Tune Turn this knob to go to the next or previous track Reverse Press and hold this button t...

Page 228: ...o the next track play for 10 seconds then go on to the next track Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning To scan all loaded CDs press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than four seconds until CD SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of the first track of each loaded CD Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning BAND Press this button...

Page 229: ...recorded using no file folders The system can support up to 11 folders in depth though keep the depth of the folders to a minimum in order to keep down the complexity and confusion in trying to locate a particular folder during playback If a CD contains more than the maximum of 50 folders 50 playlists 10 sessions and 255 files the player will let you access and navigate up to the maximum but all i...

Page 230: ...rom the root directory have been played play will continue from files according to their numerical listing After playing the last track from the last folder play will begin again at the first track of the first folder or root directory When play enters a new folder the display will not automatically show the new folder name unless you have chosen the folder mode as the default display See the info...

Page 231: ...not play properly If the surface of the CD is soiled see Care of Your CDs on page 3 100 for more information If there is no apparent damage try a known good CD Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in the CD player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen instead Notice If you add any label to...

Page 232: ...ss and release this button until REPEAT FOLDER appears on the display To turn off repeated play press and release the RPT button until REPEAT OFF appears on the display MUTE Press this button to silence the system Press this button again to turn the sound on This button is not available on the Radio with Six Disc CD t SEEK u Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than...

Page 233: ...e display 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for saving other selections SONGLIST FULL will appear on the display if you try to save more than 20 selections To play the song list press the song list button The recorded tracks will begin to play in the order they were saved Seek through the song list by using the SEEK arrows Seeking past the last saved track will return to the first saved track To delete track...

Page 234: ...rd and S LIST will be removed from the display CD Messages CHECK CD If this message appears on the display and or the CD comes out it could be for one of the following reasons It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play You are driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the CD should play The CD is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very hum...

Page 235: ...f the radio The indicator light is used to show that the theft deterrent feature mode is set The blinking indicator light will only flash when the ignition is in the off position Radio Reception You may experience frequency interference and static during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone chargers vehicle convenience accessories and external electronic devices are plugged into the a...

Page 236: ...rference Care of Your CDs Handle CDs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust The CD player scans the bottom surface of the disc If the surface of a CD is damaged such as cracked broken or scratched the CD will not play properly or not at all If the surface of a CD is soiled take a soft lint free cloth or dampen a clean soft clot...

Page 237: ...idden from view and are not accessible Chime Level Adjustment The radio is used to adjust the vehicle s chime level To change the volume level of the chime press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power off The volume level will change from the normal level to loud and LOUD will appear on the radio display To change back to the default or normal setting press and hold pushbut...

Page 238: ... NOTES 3 102 ...

Page 239: ... 15 Passing 4 15 Loss of Control 4 17 Racing or Other Competitive Driving 4 18 Driving at Night 4 18 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 20 City Driving 4 22 Freeway Driving 4 23 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 24 Highway Hypnosis 4 25 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 26 Winter Driving 4 28 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 32 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 33 Loading Your Vehicle 4...

Page 240: ... pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do and be ready Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task makes proper defensive driving more difficult and...

Page 241: ...ates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it is against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do Ho...

Page 242: ...y water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks The law in most U S states and throughout Canada sets the legal limit at 0 08 percent In some other countries the limit is even lower For example it is 0 05 percent in both France and Germany The BAC ...

Page 243: ...e BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There is something else about drinking and driving that many people do not know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of ...

Page 244: ...irst 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 seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do a...

Page 245: ... harder to push Under certain weather or operating conditions occasional brake squeak squeal or other noise may be heard with your performance braking system This brake system is designed for superior fade resistance and consistent operation using high performance brake pads Brake noise is normal and does not affect system performance Adding non GM accessories can affect your vehicle s performance...

Page 246: ...ld The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember Anti lock does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too ...

Page 247: ...rks the rear brakes and reduces engine power by closing the throttle and managing engine spark to limit wheel spin The TRACTION SYSTEM ACTIVE message will come on when the TCS system is limiting wheel spin See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 53 You may feel or hear the system working but this is normal If your vehicle is in cruise control when the TCS system begins to limit wheel spin the crui...

Page 248: ...icult driving conditions This is accomplished by selectively applying any one of the vehicle s brakes When you first start your vehicle during cold winter weather and begin to drive away the message ACTIVE HANDLING WARMING UP may be displayed in the DIC This is normal You can acknowledge this message by pressing the RESET button The Active Handling System performance is affected until the message ...

Page 249: ...he Traction Control System will also be turned off Adjust your driving accordingly To turn the system off press the ACTIVE HANDLING button on the console for five seconds You can turn the system on at any time by pressing the button The DIC will display the appropriate message when you push the button If the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM system detects a flat tire and the Driver Information Center DIC...

Page 250: ...in the DIC and a chime will be heard Limited Slip Rear Axle Your limited slip rear axle can give you additional traction on snow mud ice sand or gravel It works like a standard axle most of the time but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle Selective Ride Control You may have a ride control system on your ...

Page 251: ...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 change its path when you turn the front wheels If there is no traction inertia will keep the vehi...

Page 252: ... from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you cannot there is not room That is the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes See Braking on page 4 6 It is better to remove as mu...

Page 253: ...nother vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Lo...

Page 254: ...are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone is not trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its f...

Page 255: ...nly the acceleration skid If your traction control system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs ...

Page 256: ...t shows the proper operating range Vehicles with the Z51 performance package have greaseable outer ends on both of the rear toe links Under normal use lubrication should be performed as described in the maintenance schedule See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 If you use the vehicle for racing lubrication should be performed at the end of each ra...

Page 257: ...adlamps 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 approaching headlamps Keep the windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much ...

Page 258: ... the edge of the road and even people walking It is wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer fluid reservoir 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 CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They will...

Page 259: ... 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 260: ...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 23 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 261: ...way as a passing lane At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often ...

Page 262: ...osted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you are ready Try to be well rested If you must start when you are not fresh such as after a day s work do not plan to make too many miles that first part of the jou...

Page 263: ...t plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Do not let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you...

Page 264: ...s safer and more enjoyable Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transmission These parts can work hard on mountain roads CAUTION If you do not shift down your brakes could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your br...

Page 265: ...go down a steep or long hill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be ...

Page 266: ...e 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 28...

Page 267: ...0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Traction control improves your ability 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 condit...

Page 268: ...roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you are actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow Here ...

Page 269: ...nd check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and i...

Page 270: ...oo fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck but you must use caution CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transmission 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 w...

Page 271: ... 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 38 Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed option...

Page 272: ... information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5 57 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 There is also important loading information on the vehicle 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 the state...

Page 273: ... may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer Item Description Total A Vehi...

Page 274: ...apacity Weight for Example 3 400 lbs 181 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg x 2 400 lbs 181 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Example 2 E...

Page 275: ...kg The load limit for the convertible s rear cargo area is 88 lbs 40 kg Do not load your vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry See Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit earlier in this section CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle ca...

Page 276: ...t whenever you can 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 Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motorhome The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy ...

Page 277: ... Transmission Fluid 5 28 Hydraulic Clutch 5 28 Engine Coolant 5 29 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 32 Engine Overheating 5 32 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 34 Cooling System 5 34 Power Steering Fluid 5 40 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 41 Brakes 5 42 Battery 5 45 Jump Starting 5 46 Rear Axle 5 51 Bulb Replacement 5 52 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 5 52 Halogen Bulbs 5 52 Headl...

Page 278: ... Washing Your Vehicle 5 86 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 86 Finish Care 5 86 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 87 Removable Roof Panel 5 88 Convertible Top 5 88 Aluminum Wheels 5 89 Tires 5 89 Finish Damage 5 90 Underbody Maintenance 5 90 Fiberglass Springs 5 90 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 90 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 91 Vehicle Identification 5 92 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 92 Ser...

Page 279: ...ol and stability control Some of these accessories may even cause malfunction or damage not covered by warranty GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on your vehicle Your GM dealer can accessorize your vehicle using genuine GM Accessories When you go to your GM dealer and ask for GM Accessories you will know that GM trained and supported service technicians will...

Page 280: ...oper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 14 Your vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 52 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 16 Adding Equipment to the Outside of...

Page 281: ...nock during acceleration Refill your tank with premium fuel as soon as possible to avoid damaging your engine If you are using gasoline rated at 91 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking your engine needs service Gasoline Specifications At a minimum gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN CGSB 3 5 in Canada Some gasolines may contain an octane enhancing add...

Page 282: ...e not designed for those fuels Notice Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclop...

Page 283: ... when you are refueling Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver s side of the v...

Page 284: ...el cap turn it slowly counterclockwise The fuel cap has a spring in it if the cap is released too soon it will spring back to the right While refueling let the cap hang by the tether below the fuel fill opening CAUTION If you spill fuel and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly...

Page 285: ...ndicator Lamp on page 3 42 The CHECK GAS CAP message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center DIC if the fuel cap is not properly installed See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 53 for more information CAUTION If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant Leave the area immediat...

Page 286: ...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 287: ...it It is located inside the vehicle below the instrument panel on the driver s side 2 Go to the side of the vehicle and pull up on the rear edge of the hood near the windshield Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly 5 11 ...

Page 288: ...Engine Compartment Overview If your vehicle has the 6 0L V8 engine and you are facing the front when you open the hood here is what you will see 5 12 ...

Page 289: ... 29 E Engine Air Cleaner Filters See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 25 F Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 40 G Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 16 H Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 16 I Engine Compartment Fuse Block See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 5 98 J Passenger Compart...

Page 290: ...If your vehicle has the 7 0L V8 engine and you are facing the driver s side of the vehicle when you open the hood here is what you will see 5 14 ...

Page 291: ...l under Engine Oil on page 5 16 F Dry Sump Engine Oil Tank See Changing Engine Oil and Filter Z06 Only Engine Oil on page 5 16 G Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 16 H Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Engine Coolant on page 5 29 I Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 41 J Brake Fluid Reservo...

Page 292: ...nd The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow 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 a few 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 lint free paper towel or a cloth then push it back in all the...

Page 293: ...tions the oil pan under the engine does not store any oil If the vehicle has been parked for an extended period without the engine being started some oil will seep back into the oil pan reducing the amount of oil held in the dry sump tank and there could be no engine oil at all showing on the dipstick This is normal since the dipstick is designed to read engine oil level only after the engine has ...

Page 294: ... 101 See Racing or Other Competitive Driving on page 4 18 for additional information on engine oil Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put...

Page 295: ...ompetitive Driving on page 4 18 for additional information on engine oil Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the dry sump engine oil tank and fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the lev...

Page 296: ... the engine oil and filter Follow this procedure closely when changing the engine oil and filter A Engine Oil Drain Plug B Seal 1 Remove the two drain plugs from the bottom of the engine oil pan One drain plug is located on the side of the engine oil pan under the oil filter and drains the small amount of residual oil from the oil pan The other drain plug is located on the front of the engine oil ...

Page 297: ...o the fill port Do not add more than seven quarts 6 6L or the excess oil will spill out the top of the tank 5 Install the oil fill cap and insert the dipstick if removed 6 Start the engine and let it run at idle for at least 15 seconds This will circulate the fresh engine oil through the lubrication system 7 Shut off the engine remove the fill cap from the top of the oil tank and add the last one ...

Page 298: ...ll meet this GM standard You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M Notice If you use oils that do not have the GM4718M Standard designation you can cause engine damage not covered by your warranty SAE 5W 30 As shown in the viscosity chart SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils...

Page 299: ...ard GM4718M should not be used for an oil change Engine Oil Additives Do not add anything to your oil The recommended oils with the starburst symbol that meet GM Standard GM4718M are all you will need for good performance and engine protection Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer that lets you know when to change your engine oil and filter This is based on e...

Page 300: ...system is ever reset accidentally you must change your oil at 3 000 miles 5 000 km since your last oil change Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use Anytime your oil is changed reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil ...

Page 301: ...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 Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine air cleaner filters Notice If you spray water into the engine air cleaner filter intake...

Page 302: ...rs remove the filters from the vehicle and lightly shake the filters to release loose dust and dirt If the filters remain caked with dirt new filters are required To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filters do the following 1 Pull the latches on each side of the cover to open then move the latches up and out of the way 2 Push the air cleaner filter cover toward the front of the vehicle an...

Page 303: ...Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6 14 4 Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to replace the air cleaner filter cover 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 flames 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 care...

Page 304: ...r vehicle and the damages may not be covered by your warranty Always use the automatic transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Additional Required Services on page 6 6 and be sure to use the fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Manual Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check ...

Page 305: ...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 overheating see Engine Overheating on page 5 32 A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C G...

Page 306: ...r engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant ...

Page 307: ...cle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark The FULL COLD mark is on the front of the coolant surge tank Do not overfill the surge tank Too much coolant can result in an overflow when the fluid is hot Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank but only when the engine is cool CAUTIO...

Page 308: ...erheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned...

Page 309: ...ine idle 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning does not come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues and you are not stopped pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there is still no sign of steam...

Page 310: ...e up to 50 miles 80 km Notice After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode to avoid engine damage allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair The engine oil will be severely degraded Repair the cause of coolant loss change the oil and reset the oil life system See Engine Oil on page 5 16 Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood here is what you will ...

Page 311: ...re 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 fan is running If the engine is overheating the fan should be running If it is not your vehicle needs service Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protect...

Page 312: ...rge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant on page 5 29 for more information If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap ...

Page 313: ... you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant...

Page 314: ... the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one quarter turn and then stop If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 3 Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture until the level inside stabilizes at the FULL COLD mark on the front of the surge tank 5 38 ...

Page 315: ...re of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level stabilizes at the FULL COLD mark on the coolant surge tank 5 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight and fully seated Check the level in the surge tank when the system has cooled down If the coolant is not at the proper level repeat Steps 1 through 4 then reinstall the pressure cap If the coolant is not...

Page 316: ...and the top of the reservoir clean 3 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 4 Replace the cap and completely tighten it 5 Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick There are markings on both sides of the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark When the engine compartment is hot th...

Page 317: ...n page 5 12 for reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water does not clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when...

Page 318: ... 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 much brake fluid ...

Page 319: ...area around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engin...

Page 320: ... Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment As you make brake stops your disc brakes automatically adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if...

Page 321: ...7 14 Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more remove the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down CAUTION Batteries hav...

Page 322: ...ith 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 vehicles are not touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you do not want You would not be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling s...

Page 323: ...he engine compartment fuse block The remote negative terminal B is located underneath the engine cover below the engine oil fill cap See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine compartment fuse block and engine oil fill cap You will not need to access the battery for jump starting The remote terminals are for that purpose CAUTION An electric fan can start up even wh...

Page 324: ... 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 325: ...er 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 connection is just as good there and the chance of sparks getting back to...

Page 326: ...ls 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 positive cable from the other ve...

Page 327: ...he bottom of the filler plug hole you will need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use To add lubricant when the level is low use SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Part No U S 12378261 in Canada 10953455 meeting GM Specification 9986115 To completely refill after draining add 4 ounces 118 ml of Limited Slip Axle Lubrican...

Page 328: ...HID low beam headlamps After your vehicle s HID headlamp bulb has been replaced you may notice that the beam is a slightly different shade than it was originally This is normal Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps Front Tu...

Page 329: ... 3 Remove the outer cover to expose the high beam headlamp bulb socket once the access cover has been removed 4 Remove the headlamp bulb by releasing the outer tabs from the socket 5 Remove the front parking turn signal bulb by turning the bulb socket counterclockwise 6 Replace the high beam headlamp bulb with a new bulb and reattach to the bulb socket Replace the front parking turn signal bulb by...

Page 330: ...rst lining up the tabs on the bottom of the lamp assembly with the tabs in the vehicle then slide it in 7 Replace the screw at the top of the lamp assembly Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Front Parking Turn Signal DRL 5702KA Headlamp High Beam H9 Sidemarker W3W Stoplamp Taillamp Turn Signal 3057KK For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer Windshield Replacement Keep in ...

Page 331: ...the windshield Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield To remove the wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Open the hood to gain access to the windshield wipers 2 Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield A Blade Assembly B Arm Assembly C Locking Tab D Blade Pivot E Hook Slot F Arm Hook 3 Press down on the blade asse...

Page 332: ...ert is fully installed 2 Be sure the notches are locked by the bottom claws Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slots 3 Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot 4 Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly onto the windshield Installation guide A Claw in Notch B Correct Installatio...

Page 333: ... have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 33 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such a...

Page 334: ... only radial ply tires of the same size load range and speed rating as the original equipment tires Winter tires with the same speed rating as your original equipment tires may not be available for H V W and ZR speed rated tires If you choose winter tires with a lower speed rating never exceed the tire s maximum speed capability Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into...

Page 335: ...Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors treadwear traction and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5 72 G Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load Tire Size The following illustration shows an exa...

Page 336: ...atio The relationship of a tire s height to its width Belt A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the ...

Page 337: ...by 150 lbs 68 kg See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 33 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle The side of the tire that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same mol...

Page 338: ... 4 33 Extended Mobility Tires Your vehicle when new had Goodyear Extended Mobility Tires EMT There s no spare tire no tire changing equipment and no place to store a tire in the vehicle Extended Mobility Tires perform so well without any air that a Tire Pressure Monitor TPM is used to alert you if a tire has lost pressure If a tire goes flat you won t need to stop on the side of the road to change...

Page 339: ...onstructed differently than other tires and could explode during improper service You or others could be injured or killed if you attempt to repair replace dismount or mount a extended mobility tire Let only an authorized EMT Service Center repair replace dismount and mount extended mobility tires The valve stems on your extended mobility tires have sensors that are part of the Tire Pressure Monit...

Page 340: ...and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle s b pillar This label lists your vehicle s original equipment tires and shows 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 regard...

Page 341: ...n the Tire and Loading Information label no further adjustment is necessary If the inflation pressure is low add air until you reach the recommended amount If you overfill the tire release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve Re check the tire pressure with the tire gage Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt an...

Page 342: ...e at speeds of 175 mph 282 km h or higher where it is legal set the cold inflation pressure to the maximum inflation pressure shown on the tire sidewall or 38 psi 265 kPa whichever is lower See the example following When you end this high speed driving return the tires to the cold inflation pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 33 Example You w...

Page 343: ...on is corrected Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper inflation pre...

Page 344: ...d to the new tire wheel position The sensors are matched to the tire wheel positions in the following order driver s side front tire passenger s side front tire passenger s side rear tire and driver s side rear tire using a TPMS diagnostic tool See your GM dealer for service Federal Communications Commission FCC and Industry and Science Canada The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS operates on a ra...

Page 345: ...appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has ...

Page 346: ...the TPC spec number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 5 58 for additional information Winter tires with the same speed rating as your original equipment tires may not be available for H V W Y and ZR speed rated tires If you choose snow tires with a lower speed rating never exceed the tire s maximum speed capability CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to...

Page 347: ... Tire and Loading Information Label and its location on your vehicle Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires this may affect the way your vehicle performs including its braking ride and handling characteristics stability and resistance to rollover Additionally if your vehicle has electronic systems such as a...

Page 348: ...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 349: ...ive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis However if you notice unusua...

Page 350: ...ld 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 clearance to the body and chassis CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which i...

Page 351: ...you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You cannot know how it has been ...

Page 352: ... avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly re adjust or remove the device if it is contacting your vehicle and do not spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the rear tires Lifting Your Vehicle CAUTION Lifting a vehicle can cause an injury The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people You and they could be badly injured Find a level plac...

Page 353: ...ever use a jack to lift your vehicle follow the instructions that came with the jack and be sure to use the correct lifting points to avoid damaging your vehicle Notice Lifting your vehicle improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty To lift your vehicle properly follow the advice in this part To help prevent vehicle damage Be sure to place a block ...

Page 354: ...t lifting points can be accessed from either side of your vehicle behind the front tires 1 Locate the front lifting points A according to the illustration shown 2 Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle 5 78 ...

Page 355: ... with the jack making sure the jack spans at least two of the crossmember ribs B Lifting From the Rear The rear lifting points can be accessed from the rear of the vehicle on either the driver s or passenger s side 5 79 ...

Page 356: ...illustration shown 2 Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle 3 Lift the vehicle with the jack making sure the jack spans at least two of the crossmember ribs B For more information see Doing Your Own Service Work on page 5 4 5 80 ...

Page 357: ... miles 80 km or less and at speeds of 55 mph 90 km h or less there is a good chance that the tire can be repaired Contact the nearest authorized Chevrolet or Goodyear EMT servicing facility as soon as possible to have the flat tire inspected and repaired or replaced For more information see Extended Mobility Tires on page 5 62 CAUTION Special tools and procedures are required to service an Extende...

Page 358: ... damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended Use glass cleaner only on glass Remove any accidental over spray from other surfaces immediately To prevent over spray apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth Notice If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle you could scratch the glass and or cause damage to the integrated radio...

Page 359: ... 20 drops per gallon 3 78 L of water is a good guide Do not heavily saturate your upholstery while cleaning Damage to your vehicle s interior may result from the use of many organic solvents such as naptha alcohol etc Fabric Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor c...

Page 360: ...g process has been completed a paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture from the fabric or carpet Coated Moldings These moldings are around the hatch opening in the rear area When lightly soiled wipe with a sponge or soft lint free cloth dampened with water When heavily soiled use warm soapy water Leather A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleanin...

Page 361: ... Some commercial products may increase gloss on your instrument panel The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Cargo Cover and Convenience Net Wash with warm water and mild detergent rinse with cold water and tumble dry on low Do not use chlorine bleach Care of Safety Belts Keep belts cl...

Page 362: ...he wide rear tires and wheels you could damage your vehicle Verify with the manager of the car wash that your vehicle will fit before entering the car wash or use a touchless car wash High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle If you are cleaning your vehicle with the hood open take care not to spray water directly into either end of the air cleaner filter housing as this could ...

Page 363: ... 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 Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshie...

Page 364: ...ar the finish When the panel gets wet dry it off Convertible Top The vehicle s convertible top should be cleaned often However high pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle When you hand wash the top do it in partial shade Use a mild soap lukewarm water and a soft sponge A chamois or cloth may leave lint on the top and a brush can chafe the threads in the top fabric Do not use det...

Page 365: ...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 366: ...f the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Fiberglass Springs Notice If you use acidic or corrosive cleaning products engine degreasers or aluminum cleaning agents on fiberglass springs you may damage the springs The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Use only approved cleaners when cleaning your vehicle s fiber...

Page 367: ...re Wheel Cleaner Removes dirt and grime from chrome 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...

Page 368: ...ion Label You will find this label on the inside of the glove box It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label you will find the following VIN Model designation Paint information Production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment Notice Don t add anything electrical to your vehicle unles...

Page 369: ...eavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of J Case fuses mini fuses and circuit breakers This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is...

Page 370: ...ger s side of the vehicle under the instrument panel and under the toe board Remove the carpet and toe board covering to access the fuse block by pulling at the top of each corner of the panel Open the fuse block cover to access the fuses You can remove fuses using the fuse puller 5 94 ...

Page 371: ...EAT MOD Telescope Switch Memory Seat Module IGN SW INTR SENS Ignition Switch Intrusion Sensor Fuses Usage BCK UP LAMP Reverse Lamps REVERSE LAMPS Reverse Lamps Blank Not Used STOP LAMP Stop Lamp BTSI SOL COL LOCK Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Column Lock BLANK Not Used RADIO S BAND VICS Radio S Band VICS REAR FOG ALDL TOP SW Rear Fog Lamp Assembly Line Diagnostic Link Connector Convertible To...

Page 372: ...ngine Control Module SDM AOS Sensing and Diagnostic Module Automatic Occupant Sensing Module CLSTR HUD Cluster Heads Up Display HVAC PWR SND Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Power Sounder Fuses Usage SPARE Spare DR LCK Door Locks CTSY LAMP Courtesy Lamp BLANK Not Used Fuses Usage TONNEAU RELSE Tonneau Release TRUNK RELSE Trunk Release REAR FOG Rear Fog Lamps FUEL DR RELSE Fuel Door Release BLA...

Page 373: ...wer PASS HTD SEAT Passenger s Heated Seat BLANK Not Used PWR WNDWS TRUNK FUEL RELSE Power Windows Trunk Fuel Door Release Fuses Usage TRUNK RELSE Trunk Release PWR LUMBAR Power Lumbar BLANK Not Used PWR SEATS MEMORY SEATS Power Seats Memory Seats BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used WPR WASHER Windshield Wiper Washer BLANK Not Used 5 97 ...

Page 374: ...ne Compartment Fuse Block There is one fuse block in the engine compartment located on the passenger s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location 5 98 ...

Page 375: ...Fuel Injectors 13 Electronic Suspension Control Option 14 Canister Purge Solenoid Mass Air Flow Sensor 15 Air Conditioner Compressor 16 Even Numbered Fuel Injectors 17 Windshield Washer Fuse Usage 18 Headlamp Washer 19 Passenger s Side Low Beam 20 Fuel Pump 21 Driver s Side Low Beam 22 Front Fog Lamp 23 Passenger s Side High Beam 24 Driver s Side High Beam J Style Fuses Usage 25 Cooling Fan 26 Bat...

Page 376: ...eam 46 Headlamp Washer 55 Fuel Pump Mini Relays Usage 40 Rear Defog 41 Windshield Wiper High Low 42 Windshield Wiper Run Accessory 43 Crank 44 Powertrain Ignition 1 45 Windshield Wiper On Off 47 Low Beam Spare Fuses Usage 48 Spare 49 Spare 50 Spare 51 Spare 52 Spare 53 Spare 54 Fuse Puller Diodes Usage Diode 1 Wiper Diode 2 5 100 ...

Page 377: ...ansmission 12 5 qt 11 8 L Cooling System 12 6 qt 11 9 L Engine Oil with Filter 6 0 L Engine 5 5 qt 5 2 L 6 0 L Engine Performance Package Z51 6 0 qt 5 7 L 7 0 L Engine 8 0 qt 7 6 L Fuel Tank 18 0 gal 68 0 L Manual Transmission Overhaul 4 1 qt 3 8 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual Rech...

Page 378: ...Automatic Manual 0 040 inch 1 016 mm 1 8 7 2 6 5 4 3 7 0L V8 LS7 E Manual 0 040 inch 1 016 mm 1 8 7 2 6 5 4 3 Engine Data Engine Horsepower Torque Displacement Compression Ratio 6 0L V8 LS2 400 6000 rpm 400 lb ft 4400 rpm 6 0L 10 9 1 7 0L V8 LS7 505 6300 rpm 470 lb ft 4800 rpm 7 0L 11 0 1 5 102 ...

Page 379: ...ed Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 14 Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 15 Maintenance Record 6 16 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Page 380: ... 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 the Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condi...

Page 381: ...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 382: ...et the oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 5 23 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 M...

Page 383: ...ootnote k Check tire inflation pressures and tire wear See Tires on page 5 57 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 b...

Page 384: ... leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 25 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnote h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter normal service Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Engine cooling system service or every five y...

Page 385: ... blades for wear or cracking Replace wiper blades that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield e Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it ...

Page 386: ...cap j If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often k If you drive regularly under dusty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change l Visually inspect belt for fraying excessive cracks or obvious damage Replace belt if necessary Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals specified to help...

Page 387: ...indshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid if necessary At Least Once a Month Tire Inspection and Inflation Check Visually inspect your tires for wear and make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures See Tires on page 5 57 for further details At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check CAUTION ...

Page 388: ... way down contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Automatic Transmission 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 pa...

Page 389: ...ke set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake Contact yo...

Page 390: ...Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle For the proper viscosity see Engine Oil on page 5 16 Usage Fluid Lubricant Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 5 29 Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Hydraulic Clutch Sys...

Page 391: ...pecification 9986115 With a complete drain and refill add 4 ounces 118 ml of Limited Slip Axle Lubricant Additive GM Part No U S 1052358 in Canada 992694 where required See Rear Axle on page 5 51 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of N...

Page 392: ...C Delco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 6 0L V8 10342024 A2945C 7 0L V8 15776148 A3077C Engine Oil Filter 6 0L V8 88984215 PF46 7 0L V8 89017524 PF48 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 10345066 CF131C Spark Plug 6 0L V8 12571164 41 985 7 0L V8 12571165 41 104 Windshield Wiper Blade 20 7 inches 52 5 cm Driver s Side 12335960 Passenger s Side 12335961 6 14 ...

Page 393: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing Engine Drive Belt Routing for 6 0L and 7 0L Engines 6 15 ...

Page 394: ...ices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 8 can be added on the following record pages You should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 16 ...

Page 395: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17 ...

Page 396: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18 ...

Page 397: ...ide Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 9 Collision Damage Repair 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects 7 13 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 13 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 14 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 14 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 14 Section 7 Customer ...

Page 398: ...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 399: ...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 400: ...dresses below United States Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 www Chevrolet com 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 Virgin Isl...

Page 401: ...ogram This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle such as hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility visit gmmobility com or call...

Page 402: ...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 403: ...r 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 customers in conjunction with the Bumper to Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required This will reduce your ...

Page 404: ...ange transportation through a friend or relative reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available up to a five day maximum 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 for a warranty...

Page 405: ...ehicle 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 anti l...

Page 406: ...ped with OnStar please check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts Poorly performed collision repairs will diminish your vehicle s resale v...

Page 407: ...ent or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM trained technicians and comparable equipment Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicl...

Page 408: ...s includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle Gather the important information you will need from the other driver Things like name address phone number driver s license number vehicle license plate vehicle make model and model year Vehicle Identification Number VIN insurance company and policy number and a general description of the damage to the o...

Page 409: ...repairs you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company s collision policy repair limits as you have no contractual limits with that company In such cases you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your veh...

Page 410: ... Customer Assistance Center 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 Ser...

Page 411: ...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 412: ... NOTES 7 16 ...

Page 413: ...You See After an Airbag Inflates 1 46 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 44 Where Are the Airbags 1 41 Antenna Diversity Antenna System 3 101 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 101 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 4 7 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 39 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels 5 89 Care of Safety Belts 5 85 Cargo Cover and Convenience Net 5 85 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 90 Cleaning Ex...

Page 414: ...erior Lighting Battery Saver 3 19 Run Down Protection 3 20 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 24 Brake Anti Lock Brake System ABS 4 7 Emergencies 4 9 Parking 2 33 System Warning Light 3 38 Brakes 5 42 Braking 4 6 Braking in Emergencies 4 9 Break In New Vehicle 2 21 Bulb Replacement 5 52 Halogen Bulbs 5 52 Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 5 52 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 5 52 Re...

Page 415: ...Wheels 5 89 Cargo Cover and Convenience Net 5 85 Coated Moldings 5 84 Convertible Top 5 88 Cleaning cont Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 86 Fabric Carpet 5 83 Fiberglass Springs 5 90 Finish Care 5 86 Inside of Your Vehicle 5 82 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 85 Leather 5 84 Removable Roof Panel 5 88 Tires 5 89 Underbody Maintenance 5 90 Washing Your Vehicle 5 86 Weatherstrips 5 85 Win...

Page 416: ...nadian Government 7 14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 13 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 14 D Daytime Running Lamps 3 16 Defensive Driving 4 2 Diversity Antenna System 3 101 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 4 Door Automatic Door Lock 2 12 Locks 2 10 Power Door Locks 2 12 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock 2 13 Driver Position Saf...

Page 417: ...ght 3 42 Coolant 5 29 Coolant Heater 2 24 Coolant Temperature Gage 3 41 Drive Belt Routing 6 15 Engine Compartment Overview 5 12 Exhaust 2 36 Engine cont Oil 5 16 Oil Life System 5 23 Oil Pressure Gage 3 45 Overheated Protection Operating Mode 5 34 Overheating 5 32 Starting 2 23 Entry Exit Lighting 3 19 Event Data Recorders EDR 7 9 Extended Mobility Tires 5 62 Extender Safety Belt 1 20 Exterior La...

Page 418: ... 3 41 Engine Oil Pressure 3 45 Fuel 3 47 Speedometer 3 34 Tachometer 3 34 Voltmeter Gage 3 37 Garage Door Opener 2 46 Gasoline Octane 5 5 Specifications 5 5 Glove Box 2 51 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 7 5 H Hatch Trunk 2 14 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Headlamp Wiring 5 93 Headlamps Bulb Replacement 5 52 Daytime Running Lamps 3 16 Flash to Pass 3 9 Halogen Bulbs 5 52 Headlamps Front Turn Signa...

Page 419: ...view 3 4 Instrument Panel I P Brightness 3 19 Cluster 3 33 J Jump Starting 5 46 K Keyless Access System 2 4 Keyless Access System Operation 2 5 Keys 2 3 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 5 58 Lamps Battery Run Down Protection 3 20 Courtesy 3 19 Exterior 3 15 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 3 19 Fog 3 17 Reading 3 20 Twilight Sentinel 3 18 LATCH System Child Restraints 1 30 1 34 Latches Seatback 1 6 Lifting...

Page 420: ...2 12 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock 2 13 Loss of Control 4 17 Lumbar Power and Side Bolsters 1 3 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services 6 6 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 9 Introduction 6 2 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Maintenance Record 6 16 Maintenance Requirements 6 2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 14 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 Re...

Page 421: ...l Pressure Gage 3 45 Oil Engine Oil Life System 5 23 Older Children Restraints 1 21 One to Four Shift Light 3 38 Online Owner Center 7 3 OnStar System see OnStar Manual 2 45 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Outlet Adjustment 3 30 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror 2 44 Convex Mirror 2 44 Power Heated Mirrors 2 43 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 34 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 Owners Canadian...

Page 422: ...ios cont Radio with CD 3 79 Setting the Time 3 78 Theft Deterrent 3 99 Understanding Reception 3 99 Reading Lamps 3 20 Rear Axle 5 51 Limited Slip 4 12 Rear Storage Area 2 52 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming with Compass 2 41 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming with OnStar and Compass 2 38 Rearview Mirrors 2 38 Reclining Seatbacks 1 4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Recreational Vehicle Towi...

Page 423: ... Belts Are for Everyone 1 7 Safety Warnings and Symbols iii Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Seatback Latches 1 6 Seats Heated Seats 1 4 Manual 1 2 Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters 1 3 Reclining Seatbacks 1 4 Seatback Latches 1 6 Six Way Power Seats 1 2 Securing a Child Restraint Passenger Seat Position 1 34 Security Light 3 46 Selective Ride Control 4 12 Service 5 3 Accessories and Modifications 5 3 Addin...

Page 424: ...ight 3 42 Tires 5 57 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 5 89 Buying New Tires 5 70 Chains 5 76 Cleaning 5 89 Different Size 5 71 Extended Mobility 5 62 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 81 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 64 Lifting Your Vehicle 5 76 Pressure Monitor System 5 67 Rotation 5 69 Tire Sidewall Labeling 5 58 Tire Terminology and Definitions 5 60 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 72 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 5 ...

Page 425: ...Control 4 6 Damage Warnings iv Loading 4 33 Parking Your 2 35 Symbols iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 9 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 92 Service Parts Identification Label 5 92 Vehicle Personalization 2 72 DIC 3 68 Memory 2 72 Ventilation Adjustment 3 30 Visors 2 19 Voltmeter Gage 3 37 W Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 32 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages 3 53 Ha...

Page 426: ...10 Washer Fluid 5 41 Wiper Blade Replacement 5 55 Wiper Blades Cleaning 5 87 Wiper Fuses 5 93 Wipers 3 9 Winter Driving 4 28 Wiper Activated Headlamps 3 16 X XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 101 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 14 ...

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