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Hill and Mountain Roads

Driving on steep hills or mountains is different
from driving in flat or rolling terrain.

If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are
planning to visit there, here are some tips that
can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.

•

Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check
all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires,
cooling system, and transaxle. These parts
can work hard on mountain roads.

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CAUTION:

If you do not shift down, your brakes
could get so hot that they would not work
well. You would then have poor braking or
even none going down a hill. You could
crash. Shift down to let your engine assist
your brakes on a steep downhill slope.

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Summary of Contents for 2007 HH7

Page 1: ...eft Deterrent Systems 111 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 115 Mirrors 134 OnStar System 139 Storage Areas 143 Sunroof 147 Instrument Panel 149 Instrument Panel Overview 152 Climate Controls 170 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 177 Driver Information Center DIC 194 Audio System s 206 Driving Your Vehicle 237 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 238 Towing 274 2007 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manua...

Page 2: ...t 330 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 335 Tires 336 Appearance Care 370 Vehicle Identification 379 Electrical System 380 Capacities and Specifications 386 Maintenance Schedule 389 Maintenance Schedule 390 Customer Assistance Information 411 Customer Assistance and Information 412 Reporting Safety Defects 428 Index 433 2 ...

Page 3: ...manual describes features that may be available in this model but your vehicle may not have all of them For example more than one entertainment system may be offered or your vehicle may have been ordered without a front passenger or rear seats Keep this manual in the vehicle so it will be there if it is needed while you are on the road If the vehicle is sold leave this manual in the vehicle Canadi...

Page 4: ...anual and the page number where it can be found Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avo...

Page 5: ...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 6: ...These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle 6 ...

Page 7: ...fety Belt Extender 42 Child Restraints 43 Older Children 43 Infants and Young Children 46 Child Restraint Systems 49 Where to Put the Restraint 53 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 56 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 63 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 66 Airbag System 71 Where Are the Airbags 74 When Should an Airbag Inflate 77 What Makes an...

Page 8: ...dden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place 8 ...

Page 9: ...t the desired height Power Seat If the vehicle has a power seat the control used to operate it is located on the outboard side of the driver s seat To adjust the seat do any of the following Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by holding the front of the control up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by h...

Page 10: ...has this feature the driver s and passenger s heated seat buttons are located on the climate control panel below the fan switch Press the button once to turn the heated seat to the high setting Both lights below the heated seat symbol will come on Press the button a second time and the heated seat will go to the low setting The bottom light will come on to indicate that the setting is on low Press...

Page 11: ...d 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 locked The seats have reclining seatbacks The lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seats Lift the lever to release the seatback Move the seatback to where you want it and release the lever to lock the seatback in pl...

Page 12: ...be in front of you 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 protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety...

Page 13: ...se it To lower the head restraint press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the restraint down Only the front head restraints are adjustable Both the front and rear head restraints can be removed Press the button located on the top of the seatback and pull the restraint out from the seatback Do not remove the head restraint if someone will be sitting in that seat while the vehic...

Page 14: ...ION Things you put on this seatback can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Remove or secure all items before driving To fold the seatback do the following 1 Move the front passenger seat rearward to ensure there is enough room to fold the seatback forward See Manual Seats on page 8 for more information The head restraint may need to be removed if the seat is not able t...

Page 15: ...ear the bottom of either side of the seat Pull up on either lever and fold the seat forward until the seatback disengages This can most easily be down from the rear seats 4 Continue to fold the seat forward until it locks in the folded position Pull up on the seatback to be sure it is locked 15 ...

Page 16: ...m of either side of the seat 2 Push the seatback up until it is in a locked position 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 locked 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked 16 ...

Page 17: ... restraint may need to be removed to ensure that it does not interfere with the front seat when the front seat is moved back in place If removed store the head restraint where it cannot move while the vehicle is in motion Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal ...

Page 18: ...Pull up on the knob located on the top of the seatback on the outboard side to release the seatback With your other hand pull the seatback forward 6 Keep folding the seatback forward until it lies flat 18 ...

Page 19: ...il you hear a click Make sure the safety belt has not gotten twisted or lodged between the seat and the inside panel of the vehicle The release knob on the top of the seatback has a red ring If the seatback is not fully latched this ring will be visible Push on the seatback until the ring is not visible CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That coul...

Page 20: ...ht not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and...

Page 21: ... even buckled up a person would not 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 40 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 g...

Page 22: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 22 ...

Page 23: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 23 ...

Page 24: ... unbuckle a safety belt even if you are upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the u...

Page 25: ... serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 43 or Infa...

Page 26: ...ust the seat so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The lap shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 26 ...

Page 27: ...le the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash See Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment on page 34 6 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder belt It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the l...

Page 28: ...would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash 28 ...

Page 29: ...too 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 29 ...

Page 30: ...rotection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose In a crash you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs 30 ...

Page 31: ...can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 31 ...

Page 32: ...seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 32 ...

Page 33: ...d 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 33 ...

Page 34: ...t the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash To move it down press the release button A and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the height adjuster up just by pushing up o...

Page 35: ... more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 26 The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If yo...

Page 36: ... thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Lap Shoulder Belt All rear seat positions have lap shoulder belts Here is how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back sl...

Page 37: ...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 42 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder part 37 ...

Page 38: ...e at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash 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 injur...

Page 39: ...oster seats and for some adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outboard passenger position in the rear seat Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip 39 ...

Page 40: ...tic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 40 ...

Page 41: ...These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 36 Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guide Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the g...

Page 42: ...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 91 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 When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will ...

Page 43: ...e 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 According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike ot...

Page 44: ... so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides on page 39 If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on th...

Page 45: ... this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 45 ...

Page 46: ...eave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts Every time infants and young children 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 i...

Page 47: ...gs plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide 47 ...

Page 48: ...nt will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck ...

Page 49: ...he 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 50: ... 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 50 ...

Page 51: ...raint 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 desig...

Page 52: ...belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 56 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 be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and t...

Page 53: ...s up or to the side CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Make sure the child is properly secured following the instructions that came with that restraint Because there are different systems it is important to refer to the instructions that come with the restraint A child can be endangered in a crash if the child i...

Page 54: ...ose to the inflating airbag CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag 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 child restraints b...

Page 55: ...bag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend that rear facing child restraints be transported in vehicles with a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint whenever possible If you ...

Page 56: ... must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be attached using only the top tether and anchor In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child restraint and its attachment...

Page 57: ...ment B to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints that have a top tether 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...

Page 58: ...or Seating positions with top tether anchors To assist you in locating the lower anchors each seating position with lower anchors has two labels near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion To assist you in locating the top tether anchors for the rear seats the top tether anchor symbol is located on the storage compartment and the cargo mat behind the rear seats Rear Seat Front Passen...

Page 59: ...orage compartment and the top tether anchors Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed If the vehicle does not have rear seats there will be an exposed top tether anchor for the front passenger position located on the floor behind the front passenger s seat Vehicles with Rear Seats Vehicles without Rear Seats 5...

Page 60: ...tached to anchors the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued or killed Make sure that a LATCH type child restraint is properly installed using the anchors or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions i...

Page 61: ...contact between the child restraint or the LATCH attachment parts and the vehicle s safety belt assembly Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured may cause damage to the safety belt or the seat When removing the child restraint always remember to return the safety belts to their normal stowed position before folding the rear seat 1 Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lo...

Page 62: ... 2 2 Lift the lid of the storage compartments to access the top tether anchors 2 3 For vehicles without rear seats find the top tether anchor 2 4 If the position you are using has an adjustable head restraint raise it 2 5 Route attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions If the position you are using does not have a head restraint...

Page 63: ...straint in a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 56 If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as...

Page 64: ... belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 64 ...

Page 65: ...urer recommends using a top tether attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 56 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint if the top tether is attached to the top tether anchor disconnect i...

Page 66: ... rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint a label on your sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing...

Page 67: ...tinued because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Be sure the airbag is off before using a rear facing child restraint in the right front seat position Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee...

Page 68: ... top tether You will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Your vehicle has a right front passenger s frontal airbag See Passenger Sensing System on page 82 We recommend that rear facing child restraints be secured ...

Page 69: ... or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 69 ...

Page 70: ...have a rear seat and your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether anchor attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 56 8 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure 9 If the airbag is off the off indicator ...

Page 71: ...it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Airbag System Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and a frontal airbag for the right front passenger Your vehicle may also have roof mounted side impact airbags Roof mounted side impact airbags are available for the driver and the passenger seated directly behind t...

Page 72: ...for the driver and 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 And for some unrestrained occupants frontal airbags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful airbags have provided in the past Roof mounted side impact airbags are designed t...

Page 73: ...l maintaining 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 You...

Page 74: ... airbag 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 181 for more information Where Are the Airbags The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel 74 ...

Page 75: ...tal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side If your vehicle has a roof mounted side impact airbag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver it is located in the ceiling above the side windows 75 ...

Page 76: ...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 And if your vehicle has roof mounted side impact airbags never secure anything to the roof of your vehicle by routing the rope or tie down through any door or window o...

Page 77: ...n of the impact and how quickly your vehicle slows down In addition your vehicle has dual stage frontal airbags which adjust the restraint according to crash severity Your vehicle has an electronic frontal sensor which helps the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact For moderate frontal impacts these airbags inflate at a level less than full ...

Page 78: ...ear impacts or in many side impacts Your vehicle may or may not have side impact airbags See Airbag System on page 71 for more information Side impact airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes A side impact airbag will inflate if the crash severity is above the system s designed threshold level The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design Side impact airbags a...

Page 79: ...vere side collisions even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts Airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But the frontal airbags would not help you in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and many side impacts primarily b...

Page 80: ...come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an airbag inflates there may be dust in the air This dust could cause breathin...

Page 81: ...ag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some new parts for the airbag system If you do not get them the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle has a crash sensing and diagn...

Page 82: ... 182 The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag under certain conditions The driver s airbags are not part of the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the passe...

Page 83: ...ose to the inflating airbag Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend that rear facing child restraints b...

Page 84: ...ear facing child restraint in the right front seat position Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend tha...

Page 85: ...n the instrument panel will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 66 If after ...

Page 86: ...ng upon the person s seating posture and body build Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person If a person of adult size is sitting in the right front passenger s seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat If this happens turn the vehicle o...

Page 87: ... including important safety information Aftermarket equipment such as seat covers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 89 for more information about modifications that can affect how the syst...

Page 88: ...ystem To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 430 CAUTION For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the battery is disconnected an airbag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper se...

Page 89: ...ustomer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 412 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 steering wheel instrument panel ce...

Page 90: ... or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers and have them repaired or replaced The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Notice If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s airbag or the roof mounted side impact airbag covering if equipped on the garnish trim and ceiling near the side windows the airbag may not work p...

Page 91: ...ave LATCH system safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision If an airbag inflates you will need to replace airbag system parts See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section If the frontal airbags inflate you will also need to replace the driver and front passenger...

Page 92: ... NOTES 92 ...

Page 93: ...Content Theft Deterrent 111 PASS Key III 113 PASS Key III Operation 114 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 115 New Vehicle Break In 115 Ignition Positions 116 Retained Accessory Power RAP 119 Starting the Engine 119 Engine Coolant Heater 121 Automatic Transaxle Operation 122 Manual Transaxle Operation 125 Parking Brake 127 Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transaxle 128 Shifting Out of Park P Automa...

Page 94: ...mpass 136 Outside Power Mirrors 138 Outside Convex Mirror 138 OnStar System 139 Storage Areas 143 Glove Box 143 Cupholder s 143 Instrument Panel Storage Area 143 Floor Console Storage Area 143 Rear Storage Area 143 Rear Compartment Storage Panel Cover 144 Roof Rack System 146 Convenience Net 147 Sunroof 147 Section 2 Features and Controls 94 ...

Page 95: ...th the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The children or others could be badly injured or even killed Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children 95 ...

Page 96: ...keys are needed you must purchase it from your dealer Keep the bar code tag that came with the original keys Give this tag to your dealer if you need a new key made Notice If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle you may have to damage the vehicle to get in Be sure you have spare keys In an emergency contact Roadside Assistance See Roadside Assistance Program on page 418 for more information 96 ...

Page 97: ... may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice a decrease in operating range This is normal for any RKE system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this Check the distance...

Page 98: ... Vehicle Start at the end of this section for more detailed information Q Lock Press the lock button to lock all the doors The interior lamps will turn off after all of the doors are closed If enabled through the Driver Information Center DIC the parking lamps will flash once to indicate locking has occurred If enabled through the DIC the horn will also chirp to indicate locking has occurred Press...

Page 99: ...p three times and the headlamps and parking lamps will flash three times Press and hold the button for three seconds to sound the panic alarm The horn will chirp and the headlamps and parking lamps will flash for 30 seconds Press the button again to cancel the panic alarm Programmable Horn Chirp Through the DIC you may choose whether or not to have a horn chirp when you use the remote keyless entr...

Page 100: ...ss entry transmitter battery is low Notice When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter do the following 1 Use a flat thin object to separate the bottom half from the top half of the transmitter 2 Remove the battery and replace it wi...

Page 101: ...e engine is running and you will need to be closer to your vehicle to turn it off than you were to turn it on Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low on fuel Your vehicle may run out of fuel To start the engine using the remote start feature do the following 1 Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter at the vehicle 2 Press and release the transmitter s lock button then immediate...

Page 102: ...he vehicle and press the remote start button until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 154 Insert the vehicle s key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to RUN and then back to LOCK The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if The remote start system is disabled through the DIC The vehicle s key is in the ignition The v...

Page 103: ...reme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 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 To lock the driver s door from the outs...

Page 104: ...any door is open when locking the vehicle three chimes will sound signaling that the delayed locking feature is active Five seconds after the last door is closed all of the doors and liftgate will lock The turn signal lamps will flash to indicate that the doors have been locked To cancel the delay and lock the doors immediately press the lock button a second time If the key is in the ignition this...

Page 105: ...hicle with a manual transaxle If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center DIC the doors can be programmed to automatically unlock several ways for vehicles with an automatic transaxle See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 200 for more information Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks which prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside The rear do...

Page 106: ...ssing and holding the power door lock in the lock position for three seconds Liftgate To lock the liftgate from the outside press the lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter To unlock the liftgate with the RKE press the unlock button twice within five seconds For more information see Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 98 You can also use the power door lock switch to...

Page 107: ...Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle See Climate Control System on page 170 If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust on page 132 Manual Liftgate Release If the liftgate cannot be opened by pressing the switch on the outside handle the ...

Page 108: ...ocated about three inches 7 62 cm behind the trim in the access hole 3 Insert a tool into the access hole Push the release lever rearward 4 The liftgate will unlatch when the lever is pushed rearward Push the liftgate to open 5 Reinstall the trim plug 108 ...

Page 109: ...le with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 109 ...

Page 110: ...wn feature that allows the window to be lowered without holding the switch The switch is labeled AUTO Press the bottom of the switch part way and the driver s window will open a small amount Press the switch down all the way down and release it and the window will go down automatically To stop the window while it is lowering press and release the top of the switch Window Lockout o Window Lockout Y...

Page 111: ...nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal Content Theft Deterrent Your vehicle may have a content theft deterrent alarm system If your vehicle has remote keyless entry then it has content theft deterrent Arming the System With the ignition off you can arm the system by pressing the remote keyless entry transmitter lock button The system will arm after either of these things occur Thirty...

Page 112: ...the System Alarm is Activated If the system is armed it can be activated by either Opening the driver s door or tailgate This will cause a ten second pre alarm chirp followed by a thirty second full alarm of horn and lights Opening any other door This will immediately cause a full alarm of horn and lights for thirty seconds When an alarm event has finished the system will re arm itself automatical...

Page 113: ... 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause und...

Page 114: ... try another ignition key At this time you may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 381 If the engine still does not start with the other key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle does start the first key may be faulty See your dealer who can service the PASS Key III to have a new key made In an emergency contact Roadside Assistance See Roadside Assistance Progra...

Page 115: ...t this time If you lose or damage your PASS Key III key see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key III to have a new key made Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Notice Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Do not drive at any one constant speed fast or slow for the first 500 mile...

Page 116: ...ature You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK If you have an automatic transaxle the ignition switch cannot be turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is in PARK P If you have a manual transaxle the ignition switch can be turned to LOCK in any shift lever position CAUTION If you have a manual transaxle removing the key from the ignition switch will lock the steer...

Page 117: ...lease the key The ignition switch will return to RUN for normal driving A warning tone will sound if you open the driver s door while in LOCK or ACC when the key has not been removed from the ignition Key In the Ignition Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside as it is an easy target for joy riders or thieves If you leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle a chime will sound when ...

Page 118: ...val in case of a dead battery or low voltage battery 1 Make sure the shift lever is in PARK P 2 Remove the cover from the bottom of the steering column 3 Locate the plunger 4 Press and hold the plunger toward the driver s door while turning the ignition key to LOCK Remove the key Have your vehicle serviced at your GM dealer as soon as possible 118 ...

Page 119: ...utes or until any door is opened Starting the Engine Place the transaxle in the proper gear Automatic Transaxle Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine will not start in any other position this is a safety feature To restart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only Notice Shifting into PARK P with the vehicle moving could damage the transaxle Shift into PARK P only when your...

Page 120: ...ady running Engine cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition switch to the ACC or LOCK position Notice Cranking the engine for long periods of time by returning the key to the START position immediately after cranking has ended can overheat and damage the cranking motor and drain the battery Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to allow the cranking motor to cool down 2 If the engine do...

Page 121: ...se of the coolant heater is not required Your vehicle may also have an internal thermostat in the plug end of the cord This will prevent operation of the engine coolant heater when the temperature is at or above 0 F 18 C as noted on the cord To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord For the 2 2L and 2 4L engine the electrical cord is loca...

Page 122: ...g to list everything here we ask that you contact a GM dealer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic Transaxle Operation If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle the shift lever is located on the console between the seats There are several different positions for the automatic transaxle PARK P This position lo...

Page 123: ... engine Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brakes first and then press the shift lever button before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition key is in RUN If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then press the shift le...

Page 124: ...ice Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while the engine is running at high speed may damage the transaxle The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Be sure the engine is not running at high speeds when shifting your vehicle DRIVE D This position is for normal driving with the automatic transaxle It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle If you need more power for passing and you ...

Page 125: ... or mud If the shift lever is put in LOW L the transaxle will not shift into LOW L until the vehicle is going slowly enough Notice Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transaxle If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes or parking brake to hold the vehicle in place Manual Transaxle Opera...

Page 126: ...to NEUTRAL NEUTRAL Use this position when you start or idle your engine REVERSE R To back up press down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE R Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal Notice Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehic...

Page 127: ...ake lever If the lever is not pulled up far enough your vehicle may roll and you or others could be injured Move your hand lower on the lever or raise the seat back so that you can set the brake To set the parking brake hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light on page 185 127 ...

Page 128: ...ully released and the brake warning light is off before driving Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transaxle 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 129: ...ular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transaxle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to ...

Page 130: ...e information To shift out of PARK P use the following sequence 1 Apply the brake pedal 2 Then press the shift lever button 3 Move the shift lever to the desired position If you still are unable to shift out of PARK P 1 Fully release the shift lever button 2 While holding down the brake pedal press the shift lever button again 3 Move the shift lever to the desired position If you still cannot move...

Page 131: ...Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Do not park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn 131 ...

Page 132: ... vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 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 has been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO...

Page 133: ... blizzard See Winter Driving on page 264 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move...

Page 134: ...is off To turn the feature back on press and hold the on off button and the green indicator light will come on The reading lamps located under the mirror can be turned on or off by pushing the buttons up There are three additional buttons for the OnStar system See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar See OnStar in the Index for more information Compass Oper...

Page 135: ...g the factory It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if the vehicle is driven outside zone eight Under certain circumstances such as 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 an...

Page 136: ...f the button will go out indicating the feature is off To turn the feature back on press and release the on off button and the green indicator light will come on The reading lamps located under the mirror can be turned on or off by pushing the buttons up Compass Operation Y This is the on off button for the compass feature Press the compass button once to turn the compass on or off When the igniti...

Page 137: ... the factory It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if the vehicle is driven outside zone eight Under certain circumstances such as 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...

Page 138: ... a little of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle Adjust each mirror so a little of the side of the vehicle can be seen while sitting in a comfortable driving position These mirrors are designed to break away when necessary 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...

Page 139: ...s provided to you subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions You may cancel your OnStar service at any time by contacting OnStar as provided below A complete OnStar Owners Guide and the OnStar Terms and Conditions are included in the vehicle s OnStar Subscriber glove box literature For more information visit onstar com or onstar ca contact OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or TTY 1 877 248 2...

Page 140: ...ar Available Services with Safe Sound Plan Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment Advanced Automatic Crash Notification AACN If equipped Link to Emergency Services Roadside Assistance Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance AccidentAssist Remote Door Unlock Vehicle Alert OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics GM Goodwrench On Demand Diagnostics OnStar Hands Free Calling with 30 complimentary minutes OnStar Vi...

Page 141: ...sor is a feature of OnStar Hands Free Calling that uses your minutes to access location based 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 See the OnStar Owners Guide for more information Only available in the continental U S OnStar Steering Wheel Controls Your vehicle may have a Talk Mu...

Page 142: ...r has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area OnStar service also cannot work unless you are in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that area has coverage network capacity and reception when the service is needed and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service Not all services are available everywhere particularly in remote or e...

Page 143: ...der s There are two cupholders located in the floor console between the front seats There is also a cupholder for the rear seat passenger located at the rear of the floor console They can be removed for cleaning Instrument Panel Storage Area Your vehicle has a storage compartment on the instrument panel above the air vents Push the button on the compartment to open the lid Floor Console Storage Ar...

Page 144: ...ack of the panel to lock it in place The panel can be used in this position if you need additional space above the panel Place the cargo on top of the panel in this position CAUTION If you were to carry things on the adjustable panel when it is in the upper cargo cover or center positions during a sudden vehicle movement or a crash those things could be thrown around in the vehicle You or others c...

Page 145: ...ea It has hooks underneath for shopping bags The third position is with the front corners placed in the lower guides and the rear corners placed in the upper guides Do not load cargo on the panel in this position The fourth position is with the front corners placed in the lower guides closest to the rear seat for subfloor access Do not drive while the panel is in this position Your vehicle may hav...

Page 146: ...ngs over the rear sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as far forward as possible and against the side rails making sure to fasten it securely Notice Loading cargo directly on the roof of the vehicle may cause damage to the vehicle and would not be covered under warranty Do not place cargo on the roof the vehicle Do not exceed the maximum vehicle ca...

Page 147: ...ing two rings securing the cargo in a envelope or using four rings keeping the cargo from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops The net can also be positioned using the four rings on the floor with cargo underneath The net is not for larger heavier loads Sunroof The vehicle may have a power sunroof The switches that operate the sunroof are located in the headliner To open or cl...

Page 148: ...from the open or partially open position To express close the power sunroof fully press the driver s side switch forward once To stop the sunroof glass in a desired position other than closed press the switch again in either direction The sunshade must be closed manually Close To close the power sunroof operate the controls according to one of the following From the open position press and hold th...

Page 149: ... 166 Instrument Panel Brightness 166 Dome Lamp 167 Entry Exit Lighting 167 Mirror Reading Lamps 168 Rear Reading Lamps 168 Electric Power Management 168 Battery Run Down Protection 168 Accessory Power Outlet s 169 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 170 Climate Controls 170 Climate Control System 170 Outlet Adjustment 174 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 175 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 177 Ins...

Page 150: ...ver Information Center DIC 194 DIC Operation and Displays 195 DIC Warnings and Messages 197 DIC Vehicle Personalization 200 Audio System s 206 Setting the Time Without Date Display 207 Setting the Time With Date Display 208 Radio with CD Base 210 Radio with CD MP3 215 Using an MP3 226 XM Radio Messages 232 Theft Deterrent Feature 233 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 234 Radio Reception 234 Care of Yo...

Page 151: ... NOTES 151 ...

Page 152: ...Instrument Panel Overview 152 ...

Page 153: ...Center DIC on page 194 J Horn See Horn on page 154 K Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 234 L Instrument Panel Brightness Control See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 166 M Audio System See Audio System s on page 206 N Climate Controls See Climate Control System on page 170 O Rear Window Wiper Washer Controls Rear Window Wiper Washer on page 159 ...

Page 154: ...hat position your key is in and even if the key is not in the ignition switch Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals 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 be...

Page 155: ...o tilt the wheel pull the lever down Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and raise the lever to lock the wheel in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following G Turn and Lane Change Signals See Turn and Lane Change Signals on page 156 23 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 156 Flash to...

Page 156: ...idly a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 381 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam push the turn signal lever away from you When the high be...

Page 157: ...r A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload If the wipers gets stuck turn the wipers off clear away the snow or ice and then turn the wipers back on Use this lever located on the right side of the steering wheel to operate the windshield wipers 1 High Speed Move the lever to this position for steady wiping at high speed 6 Low Speed Move...

Page 158: ...ll the way down to mist and release for a single wiping cycle The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe and the lever will return to its original position If additional wipes are needed hold the band on mist longer As an added safety feature if the wipers are on for more than 15 seconds the vehicle s headlamps will turn on automatically They will turn off 15 seconds after the wipers are turne...

Page 159: ...ress this button to wash and wipe the window The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as the windshield washer However the rear window washer will run out of fluid before the windshield washer If you can wash your windshield but not your rear windows check the fluid level Z Rear Wiper Press this side of the button to turn on an intermittent setting that has a shorter delay To turn either ...

Page 160: ... in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip and you could lose control Do not use cruise control on slippery roads Setting Cruise Control CAUTION If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to You could be startled a...

Page 161: ...r DIC to show the system is engaged 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal When you apply the brakes or clutch the cruise control will shut off If the vehicle is in cruise control and the Traction Control System TCS begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Enhanced Traction System ETS on page 246 When road conditions allow the cruise control can be used ag...

Page 162: ...1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hil...

Page 163: ...lamps at night P Off On This position is the momentary Off On switch for the Automatic Headlamp System In Canada this only works when the vehicles with an automatic transaxle are in PARK P and vehicles with a manual transaxle have the parking brake set and the vehicle is not moving When operating in AUTO a momentary turn of the switch to off on will turn off the Automatic Headlamp System An AUTO L...

Page 164: ...hey 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 Your vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel Make sure it is not covered or the headlamps will come on when you do not need them The DRL system will make the headlamps come on at reduced brightness when the follow...

Page 165: ...t the system The automatic lamp control system will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than this delay If you start your vehicle in a dark garage the automatic lamp system will come on immediately Once you leave the garage it will take about 20 seconds for the automatic lamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside During that delay the instrument...

Page 166: ... parking lamps will automatically turn on and off when the fog lamps are turned on and off The fog lamps will turn off while the high beam headlamps are turned on Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Instrument Panel Brightness The control for this feature is located to the right of the steering wheel and above the radio Move the thumbwheel to the ...

Page 167: ...anel Brightness on page 166 On Move the lever to this position to turn on the dome lamp Entry Exit Lighting The lamps inside your vehicle will go on when you open any door These lamps will fade out after about 20 seconds after all of the doors have been closed or when the ignition is turned to ON These lamps will also go on when you press the unlock symbol button or the horn symbol on the keyless ...

Page 168: ...ert will be displayed The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high This is true for all vehicles This is because the generator alternator may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads A high electrical load occurs when several of the following loads are on headlamps high beams fog lamps rear window defo...

Page 169: ...ical 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 information on the accessory power outlet Notice Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do no...

Page 170: ...m amperage rating of 15 amperes To clean the center console ashtray remove the entire ashtray and empty it Notice If you put papers pins or other flammable items in the ashtray hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle Never put flammable items in the ashtray Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating cool...

Page 171: ...de windows The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost mode Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section Recirculation mode is not allowed in this mode 9 Fan Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed In any setting other than off the fan will run continuously with the ignition on The fan must be turned on t...

Page 172: ...h your vehicle An indicator light above the symbol will come on in this mode Air Conditioning Press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off When this button is pressed an indicator light below the symbol will come on to let you know the air conditioning is activated On hot days open the windows to let hot inside air escape then close them This helps to reduce the time it takes fo...

Page 173: ...st from the windshield more quickly For best results clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode Defog This mode directs approximately half of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets and half to the floor outlets When you select this mode the system runs the air conditioning compressor To defog the windows faste...

Page 174: ...ear defogger is active it will remain on as long as the speed is greater than 50 mph 80 km h The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine 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 covered by your warranty Do not attach a temporary vehicle license ...

Page 175: ...eplaced early The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance See Scheduled Maintenance on page 393 for replacement intervals See your dealer for details on changing the filter To find out what type of filter to use see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 405 To access the passenger compartment air filter you must go through the glove box 1 Open the glove box and re...

Page 176: ...r downward 4 Pull the filter out keeping it face up so as not to drop any dust into the passenger compartment upon removal When installing a new air filter make sure the AIR FLOW arrow is pointing downward Reverse Steps 1 through 4 making sure the glove box door is back into place 176 ...

Page 177: ...ages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they are working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle When one of the warn...

Page 178: ... designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You will know how fast you are going about how much fuel is left in the tank and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically United States Cluster shown Canada similar 178 ...

Page 179: ...without the vehicle running Simply open the driver s door and the mileage will be displayed briefly If your vehicle ever needs a new odometer installed the new one will be set to the correct mileage total of the old odometer Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Notice If you operate the engine with the tachometer in the red warning area your vehicle cou...

Page 180: ...Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or START a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled See Passenger Sensing System on page 82 for more information The passenger safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds then it will flash f...

Page 181: ... If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your airbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without...

Page 182: ...r the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the right front passenger s frontal airbag is enabled may inflate CAUTION If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger s seat it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger s frontal airbag A child in a rear facing child restr...

Page 183: ...ints be secured in the rear seat even if the airbag is off If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint never put a child in a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the passenger airbag status indicator shows off and the airbag is off Here is why CAUTION Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off ...

Page 184: ...ith the airbag system If this ever happens have the vehicle serviced promptly because an adult size person sitting in the right front passenger seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag See Airbag Readiness Light on page 181 Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and the engine is not running as a check to show you it is work...

Page 185: ...ght will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully Make sure the parking brake is fully released You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If t...

Page 186: ...after driving at a speed of at least 13 mph 20 km h or comes on again while you are driving your vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning light is not on you still have brakes but you do not have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you do not have anti lock brakes and there is a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on pa...

Page 187: ...rdingly See Enhanced Traction System ETS on page 246 for more information Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light The engine coolant temperature warning light will come on when the engine has overheated If this happens you should pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible See Engine Overheating on page 309 for more information Notice Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning ...

Page 188: ...function Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle has a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The check engine light comes on to indicate that th...

Page 189: ... to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection Maintenance test See Accessories and Modifications on page 289 This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and the engine is not running If the light does not come on have it repaired This light will also com...

Page 190: ... still flashing follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap See Filling the Tank on page 294 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel c...

Page 191: ...issions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine ...

Page 192: ...when you turn the ignition to START If it does not come on with the ignition on you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb Have it fixed right away If you are idling at a stop sign the light may blink on and then off If you make a hard stop the light may come on for a moment This is normal CAUTION Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catc...

Page 193: ...fog lamp light will come on when the fog lamps are in use The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off See Fog Lamps on page 166 for more information Highbeam On Light This light comes on whenever the high beam headlamps are on Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left 193 ...

Page 194: ...peed up The gage doesn t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition For your fuel tank capacity see Capacities and Specifications on page 386 Driver Information Center DIC Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center DIC The DIC display gives you the status of many of your vehicle s systems The DIC is also used to display driver personalization menu modes and warning status messages All messa...

Page 195: ...ions are detailed in the following Information Modes q Information Press this button to scroll through the following vehicle information modes Outside Air Temperature and Odometer Press the information button until the outside air temperature and the odometer are displayed This mode shows the temperature outside of the vehicle in either degrees Fahrenheit F or degrees Celsius C and the total dista...

Page 196: ...my data used to determine fuel range is an average of recent driving conditions As your driving conditions change this data is gradually updated The FUEL RANGE mode cannot be reset ECON Economy Press the information button until ECON is displayed This mode shows how many miles per gallon mpg or liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km your vehicle is getting based on current and past driving conditions ...

Page 197: ...e of the engine coolant in either degrees Fahrenheit F or degrees Celsius C DIC Warnings and Messages These messages appear if there is a problem detected in one of your vehicle s systems A message will clear when the vehicle s condition is no longer present To acknowledge a message and clear it from the display press and hold any of the DIC buttons If the condition is still present the warning me...

Page 198: ...if the fuel cap has not been fully tightened Recheck the fuel cap to make sure that it is on properly A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the message off COOLING MODE ON This message may display on some vehicles Under severe conditions hot ambient temperatures steep grades and towing your vehicle may experience more transaxle shifting This is temporary and normal under ...

Page 199: ...gate on page 106 for more information ICE POSSIBLE This message displays when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions Adjust your driving accordingly KEY FOB BATT Battery LOW This message displays if the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter battery is low Replace the battery in the transmitter See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation ...

Page 200: ...The default settings for the features were set when your vehicle left the factory but may have been changed from their default state since that time To change feature settings use the following procedure Entering Personalization Menu 1 Turn the ignition on while the vehicle is stopped To avoid excessive drain on the battery it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off 2 Press and hold the i...

Page 201: ...ill be displayed in metric units Choose one of the available settings and press the information button to select it and move on to the next feature REMOTE START If your vehicle has remote start this feature allows remote start to be turned OFF or ON Remote start allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using your Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter When REMOTE START appears on t...

Page 202: ...tion Choose one of the available settings and press the information button to select it and move on to the next feature UNLOCK HORN If your vehicle has Remote Keyless Entry RKE this feature which allows the vehicle s horn to chirp on the first press of the unlock button on the RKE transmitter can be enabled or disabled When UNLOCK HORN appears on the display press and hold the reset button for at ...

Page 203: ...le settings and press the information button to select it and move on to the next feature DELAY LOCK This feature which delays the actual locking of the vehicle can be enabled or disabled When DELAY LOCK appears on the display press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings ON default The doors will not lock until five seconds after the last door is...

Page 204: ...y following See Programmable Automatic Door Unlock on page 105 for more information Choose one of the available settings and press the information button to select it and move on to the next feature UNLK Unlock Automatic Transaxle Only This screen displays only if your vehicle has an automatic transaxle and DRIVER or ALL is selected for the AUTO UNLK feature This feature determines when the automa...

Page 205: ...s pressed See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 98 for more information Choose one of the available settings and press the information button to select it and move on to the next feature LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC will display When LANGUAGE appears on the display press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through ...

Page 206: ...io system by presetting 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 the vehicle has them CAUTION This system provides you with a far greater access to audio stations and song listings Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving ...

Page 207: ...P the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 119 for more information Setting the Time Without Date Display If your vehicle has an AM FM base radio with a single CD player and preset buttons numbered one through six the radio will have a clock button for setting the time You can set the time by following these steps 1 Turn the igni...

Page 208: ...clock button and the HR MIN MM DD YYYY hour minute month day and year displays 3 Press the pushbutton located under any one of the labels that you want to change Every time the pushbutton is pressed again the time or the date if selected increases by one Another way to increase the time or date is to press the right SEEK arrow or FWD forward button To decrease press the left SEEK arrow or REV reve...

Page 209: ...turn the tune knob located on the upper right side of the radio to adjust the selected setting The date does not automatically display The only way to see the date is by pressing the MENU button and then the clock button when the radio is on The date with display times out after a few seconds and goes back to the normal radio and time display To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 h...

Page 210: ...Turn this knob to select radio stations SEEK Press the right or left SEEK arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there To scan stations press and hold either SEEK arrow for a few seconds until a beep sounds The radio goes to a station plays for a few seconds then goes to the next station Press either SEEK arrow again to stop scanning The radio only seeks and scans stations wit...

Page 211: ...requency is weak or has static decrease the treble EQ Equalization Press this button to adjust BASS and TREBLE Settings Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade BAL FADE Balance Fade To adjust the balance or fade press this button or the tune knob until the desired speaker control label displays Turn the tune knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the setting Radio Messages Calibration Error The ...

Page 212: ...maged 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 235 for more information If there is no apparent damage try a known good CD Notice If you add any label to a CD insert more than one CD into the slot at a time or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs you could damage the CD player When using the CD player use ...

Page 213: ...dom do the following 1 Press this button to play tracks from the CD you are listening to in random order The random icon displays 2 Press this button again to turn off random play The random icon disappears from the display RPT Repeat With the repeat setting one track can be repeated To repeat the track you are listening to press and release the RPT button An arrow symbol displays Press RPT again ...

Page 214: ... write it down and provide it to your dealer while reporting the problem Using the Auxiliary Input Jack Your radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate This is not an audio output do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack You can however connect an external audio device such as an iPod laptop computer MP3 player CD changer or c...

Page 215: ...ortable audio device is playing The portable audio device continues playing so you might want to stop it or turn it off CD AUX CD Auxiliary Press this button to play a CD while a portable audio device is playing Press this button again and the system begins playing audio from the connected portable audio player If a portable audio player is not connected No Aux displays Radio with CD MP3 Radio wit...

Page 216: ...quired in order to receive the XM service For more information contact XM In the U S at www xmradio com or call 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 or in Canada at www xmradio ca or call 1 877 GET XMSR 438 9677 Playing the Radio O Power Volume Press this knob to turn the system on and off Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume Speed Compensated Volume SCV The radio has Spe...

Page 217: ...tellite Radio Service MP3 and RDS Features Press the information button to display additional text information related to the current FM RDS or XM station or MP3 song A choice of additional information such as Channel Song Artist and CAT category can display Continue pressing the information button to highlight the desired label or press the pushbutton positioned under any one of the labels and th...

Page 218: ... of the six pushbuttons until a beep sounds When that pushbutton is pressed and released the station that was set returns 4 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton radio station you want stored as a favorite The number of favorites pages can be setup using the MENU button To setup the number of favorites pages perform the following steps 1 Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu 2 Press...

Page 219: ...for more than two seconds until a beep sounds EQ Equalization Press this button to select preset equalization settings To return to the manual mode press the EQ button until Manual displays or start to manually adjust the bass midrange or treble by pressing the tune knob Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade BAL FADE Balance Fade To adjust balance or fade press the tune knob until the speaker contro...

Page 220: ...evious XM station within the selected category 4 To exit the category search mode press the FAV button or BAND button to display your favorites again Undesired XM categories can be removed through the setup menu To remove an undesired category perform the following 1 Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu 2 Press the pushbutton located below the XM CAT label 3 Turn the tune knob to ...

Page 221: ...s it in and the CD should begin playing Playing a CD s Six Disc CD Player LOAD Press this button to load CDs into the CD player This CD player holds up to six CDs To insert one CD do the following 1 Press and release the load button 2 Wait for the message to insert the disc 3 Load a CD Insert the CD partway into the slot label side up The player pulls the CD in To insert multiple CDs do the follow...

Page 222: ...D Notice If you add any label to a CD insert more than one CD into the slot at a time or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs you could damage the CD player When using the CD player use only CDs in good condition without any label load one CD at a time and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials liquids and debris Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in th...

Page 223: ... of the track displays RDM Random With the random setting you can listen to the tracks in random rather than sequential order on one CD or all CDs in a six disc CD player To use random do one of the following Press the CD AUX button or for a single CD player insert a disc partway into the slot of the CD player A RDM label displays To play the tracks from the single CD in random order press the pus...

Page 224: ... information on how to play an MP3 CD R or CD RW disc see Using an MP3 on page 226 later in this section CD Messages CHECK DISC If an error message displays 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 dirt...

Page 225: ... 3 5 mm 1 8 inch cable to the radio s front auxiliary input jack When a device is connected press the radio CD AUX button to begin playing audio from the device over the vehicle s speakers O Power Volume Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume of the portable player You might need to make additional volume adjustments from the portable device BAND Press this...

Page 226: ...P3 files Pressing the CAT category button toggles between compressed and uncompressed audio format MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on a CD R or CD RW disc Avoid mixing standard audio and MP3 files on one disc The CD player is able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders 50 playlists and 255 files Create a folder structure that m...

Page 227: ... than the maximum of 50 folders 50 playlists and 255 files the player lets you access and navigate up to the maximum but all items over the maximum are not accessible Root Directory The root directory of the CD R is treated as a folder If the root directory has compressed audio files the directory displays as F1 ROOT All files contained directly under the root directory are accessed prior to any r...

Page 228: ...new folder the display does not automatically show the new folder name unless the folder mode was chosen as the default display The new track name displays File System and Naming The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag then the radio displays the file name without the extension such as mp3 as the track name Track ...

Page 229: ...n page 235 for more information If there is no apparent damage try a known good CD Notice If you add any label to a CD insert more than one CD into the slot at a time or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs you could damage the CD player When using the CD player use only CDs in good condition without any label load one CD at a time and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign ma...

Page 230: ...lease this button to resume playing the file The elapsed time of the file displays FWD Fast Forward Press and hold this button to advance playback quickly within an MP3 file You will hear sound at a reduced volume Release this button to resume playing the file The elapsed time of the file displays RDM Random With the random setting MP3 files on the CD R can be played in random rather than sequenti...

Page 231: ...ontinue pressing either button until the desired artist displays To change from playback by artist to playback by album press the pushbutton located below the Sort By label From the sort screen push one of the buttons below the album button Press the pushbutton below the back label to return to the main music navigator screen The album name displays on the second line between the arrows and songs ...

Page 232: ...o action is needed This message should disappear shortly Channel Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel Channel Unavail Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned Tune to another station If this station was one of the presets choose another station for that preset button No Artist Info Artist Name Feat...

Page 233: ...known Radio ID not known should only be if hardware failure If this message is received when tuned to channel 0 there could be a receiver fault Consult with your dealer Check XM Receivr Hardware failure If this message does not clear within a short period of time the receiver could have a fault Consult with your dealer XM Not Available XM Not Available If this message does not clear within a short...

Page 234: ...n three quarters of a second to continue advancing ahead or reversing back to other tracks within the disc Volume Press the plus or minus button to increase or to decrease the volume g Mute Voice Activation Press this button to silence the system Press this button again to turn the sound on If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar press and hold this button for two seconds to activate voice on the ...

Page 235: ...o signals causing the sound to fade in and out In addition traveling or standing under heavy foliage bridges garages or tunnels may cause loss of XM signal for a period of time The radio may display NO XM SIGNAL to indicate interference 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 b...

Page 236: ...f tightening is required tighten by hand If you are putting a protective cover over the vehicle remove the mast by hand XM Satellite Radio Antenna System The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located at the rear of the vehicle Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception If your vehicle has a sunroof the performance of the XM system may be affected if the sunroof is open ...

Page 237: ...g at Night 254 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 256 City Driving 258 Freeway Driving 259 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 260 Highway Hypnosis 261 Hill and Mountain Roads 262 Winter Driving 264 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 268 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 269 Loading Your Vehicle 269 Towing 274 Towing Your Vehicle 274 Recreational Vehicle Towing 274 Towing a Trailer Manual T...

Page 238: ... 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 239: ...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 240: ... drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body 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 l...

Page 241: ...t answer What if there is an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate 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 b...

Page 242: ...cide 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 alcohol drugs and fr...

Page 243: ...ops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Adding non GM accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 289 Anti Lock Brake System ABS Your vehicle may have the Anti Lock Brake System ABS an advanced electronic b...

Page 244: ...f one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking p...

Page 245: ...t reaction to hit the brake pedal hard and hold it down may be the wrong thing to do Your wheels can stop rolling Once they do the vehicle cannot respond to your steering Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling That could be off the road into the very thing you were trying to avoid or into traffic If you do not have ABS use a squeeze braking techn...

Page 246: ...tomatically disengage When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may re engage the cruise control See Cruise Control on page 160 When the system is on this warning light will come on to let you know there s a problem The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for the following reasons If you turn the system off by moving the shift lever to LOW L the warning light will co...

Page 247: ...To turn the system off shift to LOW L or REVERSE R When you turn the system off the Enhanced Traction System warning light will come on and stay on when the gear shift is in LOW L The warning light will not come on when the gear shift is in REVERSE R If the Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin when you shift to LOW L or REVERSE R to turn the system off the warning light will come on in ...

Page 248: ...eering system problems and or the POWER STEERING message comes on contact your dealer for service repairs See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 197 Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here is why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when drivi...

Page 249: ...at should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the brake or accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you will want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do ...

Page 250: ...nless you have anti lock brakes not enough to lock your wheels See Braking on page 242 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you...

Page 251: ...er on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again A simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another 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...

Page 252: ...y dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity If other vehicles 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 vehicle s mi...

Page 253: ... in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If you have the Enhanced Traction System ETS remember It helps to avoid only the acceleration skid See Enhanced Traction System ETS on page 246 If you do not have the Enhanced Traction System or if the system is off then an acceleration skid i...

Page 254: ...e brakes to get the wheels rolling again This restores steering control Push the brake pedal down steadily when you have to stop suddenly As long as the wheels are rolling you will have steering control Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue Here are som...

Page 255: ...hen 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 worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty gla...

Page 256: ...ngs the edge of the road and even people walking It is wise to keep the windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled with washer fluid Replace the 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 may ...

Page 257: ... rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through the engine s air intake and badly damage the engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you cannot avoid deep puddles or standing water driv...

Page 258: ... yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires on page 336 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals 258 ...

Page 259: ...time and energy See Freeway Driving on page 259 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 check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light Freeway Driving Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways tu...

Page 260: ... pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there is not another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well in adva...

Page 261: ...short time to avoid a major storm system Maps Do you have up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis Or is it just 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...

Page 262: ...ips safer and more enjoyable Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle 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 bra...

Page 263: ...u 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 transaxle 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 a...

Page 264: ...d 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 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice betwe...

Page 265: ...ons you may want to turn the ETS off such as when driving through deep snow and loose gravel to help maintain vehicle motion at lower speeds See Enhanced Traction System ETS on page 246 If your vehicle does not have ETS accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Unless your vehicle h...

Page 266: ... 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 are some things to...

Page 267: ...he base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run the 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...

Page 268: ...ut you must use caution If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System ETS the ETS can often help to free a stuck vehicle See Enhanced Traction System ETS on page 246 If the stuck condition is too severe for the ETS to free the vehicle turn the ETS off and use the rocking method CAUTION If you let your vehicle s tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the...

Page 269: ...that may free your vehicle If that does not get your vehicle out after a few tries it may need to be towed out If your vehicle does need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 274 Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry the Tire and Loading Information label and the Vehic...

Page 270: ...ment tires C and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures D For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 336 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 344 There is also important loading information on the Certification Tire label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axles See Certification Tire Label later i...

Page 271: ...tep 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity for your vehicle If your vehicle can tow a trailer see Towing a Trailer Manual Transaxle on page 276 or Towing a Trailer Automatic Transaxle on page 277 for important information on towing a t...

Page 272: ...Weight for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg 5 1 000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle s maximum vehicle capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s maximum vehicle c...

Page 273: ... front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross ...

Page 274: ...the vehicle secure it whenever you can Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed See Roadside Assistance Program on page 418 If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes such as behind a motorhome see Recreational Vehicle Towin...

Page 275: ...nd how long they can tow Do you have the proper towing equipment See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations Is your vehicle ready to be towed Just as you would prepare your vehicle for a long trip you will want to make sure your vehicle is prepared to be towed See Before Leaving on a Long Trip on page 260 Dinghy Towing You may dinghy tow your veh...

Page 276: ...while towing your vehicle Notice Towing your vehicle from the rear could damage it Also repairs would not be covered by the warranty Never have your vehicle towed from the rear Dolly Towing Your vehicle cannot be dolly towed but can be dinghy towed See Dinghy Towing earlier in this section Notice Dolly towing your vehicle may cause damage because of reduced ground clearance Always tow your vehicle...

Page 277: ...ng capacity of your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling acceleration braking cooling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That is the reason for this part In it ...

Page 278: ...e axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that you tow a trailer do not drive over 50 mph 80 km h and do not make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer Do not drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 k...

Page 279: ...cted from the maximum trailer weight You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at our Customer Assistance Offices See Customer Assistance Offices on page 416 for more information Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Wei...

Page 280: ...railering capacity more than the total of the additional weight Consider the following example A vehicle model base weight is 5 500 lbs 2 495 kg 2 800 lbs 1 270 kg at the front axle and 2 700 lbs 1 225 kg at the rear axle It has a GVWR of 7 200 lbs 3 266 kg a RGAWR of 4 000 lbs 1 814 kg and a GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating of 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg The trailer rating should be You can expect to...

Page 281: ...le Because your rear axle now weighs 3 100 lbs 1 406 kg you can only put 900 lbs 408 kg on the rear axle without exceeding RGAWR The effect of tongue weight is about 1 5 times the actual weight Dividing the 900 lbs 408 kg by 1 5 leaves you with being able to handle only 600 lbs 272 kg of tongue weight Since tongue weight is usually at least 10 percent of total loaded trailer weight you can expect ...

Page 282: ...d water can also enter the vehicle Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommend...

Page 283: ...This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turn...

Page 284: ...turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It is important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving on Grades Notice Do not tow on steep continuous grades exceeding 6 miles 9 ...

Page 285: ...to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill here is how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but do not shift into PARK P for an automatic transaxle or into gear for a manual transaxle When parking uphill turn your wheels away from the curb When parking downhill turn your wheels into the curb 2 Have someone plac...

Page 286: ...ler See Scheduled Maintenance on page 393 for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid do not overfill engine oil drive belt cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you are trailering it is a good idea to review this information before you start your trip Che...

Page 287: ...ilter 304 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 305 Manual Transaxle Fluid 305 Hydraulic Clutch 306 Engine Coolant 306 Pressure Cap 309 Engine Overheating 309 Cooling System 312 Windshield Washer Fluid 316 Brakes 317 Battery 320 Jump Starting 320 Headlamp Aiming 327 Bulb Replacement 330 Halogen Bulbs 330 Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 330 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 331 Taillamps Turn Si...

Page 288: ...re of Safety Belts 373 Weatherstrips 373 Washing Your Vehicle 373 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 374 Finish Care 374 Windshield and Wiper Blades 375 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 375 Tires 376 Sheet Metal Damage 376 Finish Damage 377 Underbody Maintenance 377 Chemical Paint Spotting 377 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 378 Vehicle Identification 379 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 379 Servic...

Page 289: ...and safety including such things as airbags braking stability ride and handling emissions systems aerodynamics durability and electronic systems like anti lock brakes traction control 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 ca...

Page 290: ...attempt any vehicle maintenance task CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt If you want to do some of your own service work you will want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to serv...

Page 291: ...nleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher If the octane rating is less than 87 you may notice an audible knocking noise when you drive commonly referred to as spark knock If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking your engine needs service If your vehicle has th...

Page 292: ...r lamp may turn on and your vehicle may fail a smog check test See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 188 If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used repairs may not be covered by your warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that ...

Page 293: ... an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT General Motors recommends against the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on If this occurs re...

Page 294: ...nattended 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 passenger s side of the vehicle To open the fuel door apply pressure in the center of the rear edge of the fuel door and it will pop open To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly counterclockwi...

Page 295: ...f the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 188 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 197 for more information To close the fuel door securely push the door to the closed...

Page 296: ... 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 t...

Page 297: ...d release lever to the left It is located under the front center of the grille 3 After you have partially lifted the hood gas struts will automatically take over to lift and hold the hood in the fully open position Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Lower the hood until the lifting force of the struts is reduced then release the hood to latch fully Check to make su...

Page 298: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2 4L engine 2 2L engine similar here is what you will see 298 ...

Page 299: ...06 I Remote Positive Terminal See Jump Starting on page 320 J Engine Compartment Fuse Block See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 383 K Remote Negative Terminal See Jump Starting on page 320 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine ...

Page 300: ...ties and Specifications on page 386 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 298 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all...

Page 301: ...tarburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API You should look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and sho...

Page 302: ...o work properly you must reset the system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE OIL SOON message in the Driver Information Center DIC will come on See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 197 Change your oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is possible that if yo...

Page 303: ... you the system has been reset 5 Turn the key to LOCK If the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes back on when you start your vehicle the engine oil life system has not reset Repeat the reset procedure What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and na...

Page 304: ...ter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt If the filter remains caked with dirt a new filter is required Never use compressed air to clean the filter Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department To inspect or replace the filter do the following 1 Disconnect the MAF sensor PCV hose and b...

Page 305: ...he only reason for fluid loss If a leak occurs take your vehicle to the dealership service department and have it repaired as soon as possible Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Additional Required Services on page 396 and be sure to use the transaxle fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 403 Notice Use of the incorrect automatic transaxle fluid may damage y...

Page 306: ...en it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating on page 309 A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gages work as they should Notice Using coolant other...

Page 307: ...ur 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 308: ...m of the tank and sticks out from the rear of the tank Adding Coolant If more coolant is needed add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank but only when the engine is cool If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty a special fill procedure is necessary See Cooling System on page 312 for more information CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and r...

Page 309: ...nstalled coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured See Engine Compartment Overview on page 298 for more information on location Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature warning light and a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle s instrument panel See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 187 and Engine Coolant Tempe...

Page 310: ...e if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An engine coolant temperature warning can indicate a serious problem See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 18...

Page 311: ... 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 have not stopped pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there is still no sign of steam you can idle the engine for three minutes while you are parked If...

Page 312: ...an injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface When the engine is cold the coolant level should be at or above the COLD FILL line If it is not you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses heater ...

Page 313: ...ause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require changing sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Any repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always use DEX COOL silicate free coolant in your vehicle How to Add Coolant to the Cooling System Notice Your engine has a specific cooling system drain and fill procedur...

Page 314: ...or the cooling system and pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too ho...

Page 315: ...e the pressure cap when the cooling system including the pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left to be vented 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap and remove it 3 Add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture to the coolant fill port up to the base of the po...

Page 316: ...olant begins to flow out of the fill port reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight and fully seated 10 When the engine has cooled check the coolant in the coolant recovery tank The level in the coolant recovery tank should be at the COLD FILL line when the engine is cold Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufactu...

Page 317: ...ant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 298 for the location of the reservoir There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable leve...

Page 318: ...hydraulic system When your brake fluid falls to a low level your brake warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light on page 185 Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time you...

Page 319: ...er 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 Every time you apply the brakes with or without the vehicle moving your brakes 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 the vehi...

Page 320: ...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 have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you are not careful See Jump Starting...

Page 321: ...h a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you do no...

Page 322: ...elp save both batteries And it could save the radio 4 Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive and negative terminal locations on that vehicle You will not see the battery of your vehicle under the hood It is located in the trunk You will not need to access your battery for jump starting Your vehicle has a remote positive and a remote negative jump starting terminal The remote po...

Page 323: ...ed more light CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If...

Page 324: ...sitive or to a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not connect positive to negative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause spa...

Page 325: ...r 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 to the negative terminal location on the vehicle with the dead battery Your vehicle has a remote negative ground terminal marked GND 10 Now start the vehicle with the good batte...

Page 326: ...erminal GND B Good Battery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals 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 wi...

Page 327: ...follows The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft 7 6 m from a light colored wall The vehicle must have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way to the wall The vehicle should be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall or other flat surface The vehicle should not have any snow ice or mud on it The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped whil...

Page 328: ... dot on the low beam headlamp Record the distance 4 At the wall measure from the ground upward A to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it 5 Draw or tape a horizontal line B on the wall the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in Step 4 Notice Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut off when aiming Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build up which may cause damage to...

Page 329: ...ned with a 6 mm hex socket 8 Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam The top edge of the cut off should be positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line 9 Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line...

Page 330: ...ted in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps A Headlamp B Turn Signal Parking Lamp 330 ...

Page 331: ...ell liner and locate the bulb you need to change 4 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove 5 Pull the old bulb out of the socket 6 Install a new bulb 7 Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL To replace the center high mounted stoplamp bulb do the following 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate on page 106 for more information 2 Remove the center trim located n...

Page 332: ...h to change 5 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove 6 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket 7 Install a new bulb 8 Reverse the steps to reinstall Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps A Stoplamp Taillamp Turn Signal B Back up 332 ...

Page 333: ... the rear cargo area of the vehicle to access the bulbs 3 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the lamp housing 4 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket 5 Install a new bulb When installing the bulb socket into the assembly line up the tabs with the slots in the bulb assembly 6 Reverse the steps to reinstall 333 ...

Page 334: ...ning 3 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket 4 Install the new bulb 5 Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the license plate lamp Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back up Lamp and CHMSL 921 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamp 3157KX Headlamp High Low Beam H13 Stoplamp Taillamp Turn Signal 3057KX For replacement bulbs not listed here contact ...

Page 335: ...the clip up from the blade connecting point and pull the blade assembly down toward the windshield to remove it from the wiper arm 3 Install the new wiper blade on the wiper arm and press down on the clip to snap it into place Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement 1 Remove the protective cap from the wiper arm If the protective cap is not removed before lifting the wiper arm the wiper arm could be dam...

Page 336: ... an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 269 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your vehicle s tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 344 Overinflat...

Page 337: ...ee the Tire Size illustration later in this section for more detail B TPC Spec Tire Performance Criteria Specification Original equipment tires designed to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code ind...

Page 338: ...to grade tires based on three performance factors treadwear traction and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 350 G Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load A Temporary Use Only The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3 000 miles 5 00...

Page 339: ...n tire pressure and inflation see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 344 F Tire Size A combination of letters and numbers define a tire s width height aspect ratio construction type and service description The letter T as the first character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary use only G TPC Spec Tire Performance Criteria Specification Original equipment tires designed to GM s specific t...

Page 340: ...ction E Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inches F Service Description These characters represent the load range and speed rating of the tire The load index represents the load carry capacity a tire is certified to carry The load index can range from 1 to 279 The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load Speed ratings range from A to Z Tire Terminology and Definitio...

Page 341: ...th standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant but without passengers and cargo DOT Markings A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation DOT motor vehicle safety standards The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number TIN an alphanumeric designator which can also iden...

Page 342: ...he number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg See Loading Your Vehicle on page 269 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 o...

Page 343: ...for New Tires on page 347 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 350 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of d...

Page 344: ...om road hazards A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle s center pillar B pillar This label shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity Fo...

Page 345: ...ge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on 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 pre...

Page 346: ...nd Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 386 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attache...

Page 347: ...fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle when it was new were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC spec syst...

Page 348: ...ose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes brands or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different sizes brands or types may also cause damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the correct size brand and type of tires on all wheels It is all right to drive with your comp...

Page 349: ...uipment 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 anti lock brakes traction control and electronic stability control the performance of these systems can be affected CAUTION If you add different sized wheels your vehicle may n...

Page 350: ...s with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the...

Page 351: ...e failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive spee...

Page 352: ...them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others...

Page 353: ...e brakes suspension or other vehicle parts CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help ...

Page 354: ...id and may require the same correction you would use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous...

Page 355: ...e CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transaxle shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transaxle to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle To be even more certain the vehicle will not move you should put blo...

Page 356: ... tell you how to use the jack and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jack wheel wrench and spare tire are stowed in the rear of the vehicle underneath the floor of the cargo area To remove the spare tire and tools do the following 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate on page 106 for more information 2 Remove the cargo cover 356 ...

Page 357: ...he tire cover 5 Remove the spare tire by placing your hands at the four and eight o clock positions Gently pull it up and out of the trunk See Compact Spare Tire on page 369 6 Remove the wing nut that holds the jack Then remove the jack wheel wrench and flat tire strap 357 ...

Page 358: ...The tools you will be using include the jack A and wheel wrench B You will need to turn the plastic wheel nut counterclockwise to loosen the wheel wrench from the jack 358 ...

Page 359: ...the button and then pull on the end of the wheel wrench to extend the handle Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Do not remove them yet 359 ...

Page 360: ...e car flange under the down arrow markings on the rocker panel CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack 360 ...

Page 361: ...o help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 3 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well 361 ...

Page 362: ...an make the wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off 362 ...

Page 363: ...on the wheel mounting surface CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 8 Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 363 ...

Page 364: ...original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 386 for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence a...

Page 365: ...shown Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place 365 ...

Page 366: ...information 2 Put back all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on For more information see Storing the Compact Spare Tire and Tools next in this section 3 Install the cargo cover For more information see Rear Compartment Storage Panel Cover on page 144 Aluminum Wheel 366 ...

Page 367: ...4 Route the tie down strap through the tire as shown in the graphic 5 Attach the strap to the cargo tie downs in the rear of the vehicle 6 Tighten the tie down strap Steel Wheel 367 ...

Page 368: ...tire compartment 3 Place the jack and wheel wrench E over the bolt G making sure the strap is securely stored under the jack and wheel wrench 4 Secure the jack and wheel wrench E with the wing nut D 5 With the valve stem up place the spare tire C on the compartment floor 6 Make sure the bolt G passes through the wheel center 7 Install the spare tire cover B 8 Secure the spare tire and tools with t...

Page 369: ...se it is best to replace the spare with a full size tire as soon as possible The spare tire will last longer and be in good shape in case it is needed again Notice When the compact spare is installed do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Do not us...

Page 370: ...ng cleaned Permanent 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 ...

Page 371: ...lt 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 carpet and carpeted floor mats For soils always try to remove them first with plain water or club soda Before cleaning gently remove as much of the soi...

Page 372: ...stic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt Never use spot lifters or removers on plastic surfaces Many commercial cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect soft plastic surfaces may permanently change the appearan...

Page 373: ...etention and durability The best way to preserve the vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Do not use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer See Veh...

Page 374: ... on your vehicle The vehicle has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage ...

Page 375: ...rn Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels Your vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome plated wheels Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied Notice If you use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes cleaners brushes or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome ...

Page 376: ...hat uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes Do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Tires To clean the tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner Notice Using petroleum based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint finish and or tires When applying a tire ...

Page 377: ...sion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollu...

Page 378: ...els and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on 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 easy step no wiping necessary Wash Wax Concentrate Medium ...

Page 379: ...ts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification 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 foll...

Page 380: ...d anything electrical to your vehicle see Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 88 Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses Should your headlamps fail to function have your headlamp system checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice the wiper will stop unt...

Page 381: ...row one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle the floor console fuse block and the engine compartment fuse block There are also one or two fuses located at the back of the vehicle near t...

Page 382: ...er 8 Ignition Switch PASS Key III 9 Stoplamp 10 Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning PASS Key III 11 Empty 12 Spare 13 Airbag 14 Spare 15 Windshield Wiper 16 Climate Control System Ignition 17 Empty 18 Empty 19 Electric Power Steering Steering Wheel Control 20 Sunroof 21 Spare 22 Empty 382 ...

Page 383: ...teering Wheel Control Illumination 29 Power Windows Relays Usage 30 Climate Control System 31 Empty 32 Retained Accessory Power RAP Engine Compartment Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located on the driver s side of the engine compartment Lift the cover to access the fuse relay block Fuses Usage 1 Electric Power Steering 2 Rear Defogger 3 Empty 383 ...

Page 384: ...Option 25 Fuse Puller 27 Empty 29 Cigarette Lighter Fuses Usage 30 Power Outlet 31 Daytime Running Lamps 32 Empty 33 Emissions 36 Empty 37 Power Seat Option 40 Cooling Fan 41 Engine Control Module 42 Empty 43 Engine Control Module Transaxle 44 Anti lock Brake System Option 45 Injectors Ignition Module 46 Park Neutral 47 Heated Seat Back up Lamps 49 Windshield Washer Pump 53 Fog Lamps Option 56 Aud...

Page 385: ...4 Rear Defogger Relay 15 Air Conditioning Clutch 16 Empty 17 Rear Wiper 18 Liftgate Release Relays Usage 19 Fuel Pump 24 Empty 26 Powertrain 28 Daytime Running Lamps 34 Starting System 35 Empty 38 Empty 39 Windshield Washer Pump 48 Rear Windshield Washer 50 Cooling Fan 51 Run Crank 52 Windshield Wiper 54 Fog Lamps Option 55 Horn 68 Parking Lamps 70 Windshield Wipers 71 Headlamp Low Beam 72 Headlam...

Page 386: ... Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 2 2L Engine 7 4 qt 7 0 L 2 4L Engine Manual 8 7 qt 8 2 L 2 4L Engine Automatic 8 5 qt 8 0 L Engine Oil with Filter 5 0 qt 4 7 L Fuel Tank 16 2 gal 61 3 L 386 ...

Page 387: ... and Refill 1 7 qt 1 6 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 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap 2 2L L4 D Automatic Manual 0 040 inch 1 01 mm 2 4L L4 P Automatic Manual 0 040 inch 1 01 mm 387 ...

Page 388: ... NOTES 388 ...

Page 389: ...uled Maintenance 393 Additional Required Services 396 Maintenance Footnotes 397 Owner Checks and Services 398 At Each Fuel Fill 399 At Least Once a Month 399 At Least Once a Year 400 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 403 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 405 Engine Drive Belt Routing 406 Maintenance Record 407 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 389 ...

Page 390: ...ties See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details Maintenance Requirements Notice Maintenance intervals checks inspections replacement parts and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty 390 ...

Page 391: ... Using the Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition But we do not know exactly how you will drive it You may drive very short distances only a few times a week Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot dusty weather You may use your vehicle in making deliveries Or you may drive it to work to do errands or in many other wa...

Page 392: ...ther information CAUTION Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know how and the proper tools and equipment for the job If you have any doubt see your GM Goodwrench dealer to have a qualified technician do the work Some maintenance services can be complex So unless y...

Page 393: ...d all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle We recommend the use of genuine GM parts Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes on it means that service is required for your vehicle Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is possible that if you are driving under the best conditions the engine oil life sys...

Page 394: ...nce I and Maintenance II Generally it is recommended that your first service be Maintenance I your second service be Maintenance II and that you alternate Maintenance I and Maintenance II thereafter However in some cases Maintenance II may be required more often Maintenance I Use Maintenance I if the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes on within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased or Maintenance I...

Page 395: ...ire Inspection and Rotation on page 345 and Tire Wear Inspection in At Least Once a Month on page 399 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 fo...

Page 396: ...000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 304 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter severe service only See footnote h Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Engine cooling system service or every five years whichever occurs first An Emission Contr...

Page 397: ...r 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 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 repaired Have any to...

Page 398: ... cap j A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked Add fluid if needed k If you drive regularly under dusty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change l If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often m Visually inspect belt for fraying excessive cracks or obv...

Page 399: ...n page 306 for further details Windshield 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 Inflation Check Visually inspect your vehicle s tires and make sure they are inflated to the correct pressures Do not forget to check the spare tire See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 34...

Page 400: ...e engine immediately if it starts 3 On automatic transaxle vehicles try to start the engine in each gear The vehicle should start only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the vehicle starts in any other position contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service On manual transaxle vehicles put the shift lever in NEUTRAL push the clutch pedal down halfway and try to start the engine The vehicle should start only...

Page 401: ...ngine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position With an automatic transaxle the ignition should turn to LOCK only when the sh...

Page 402: ...ke set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake Contact your ...

Page 403: ...page 299 Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 306 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Hydraulic Clutch System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Optikleen Washer Solvent Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubrica...

Page 404: ...r lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB 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 NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood and Door Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Weather...

Page 405: ...Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 22731072 A3054C Engine Oil Filter 12605566 PF457G Passenger Compartment Air Filter 52493319 CF125 Spark Plugs 2 2L and 2 4L Engines 12598004 41 103 Windshield Wiper Blade Driver s Side 17 7 inches 45 cm 15793205 Passenger s Side 17 7 inches 45 cm 15793204 Rear Wiper Blade 10 8 inches 27 4 cm 22709463 405 ...

Page 406: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 2 2L L4 and 2 4L L4 Engines 406 ...

Page 407: ...vices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 390 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 398 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 407 ...

Page 408: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 408 ...

Page 409: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 409 ...

Page 410: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 410 ...

Page 411: ...Roadside Assistance Program 418 Courtesy Transportation 421 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 423 Collision Damage Repair 424 Reporting Safety Defects 428 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 428 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 429 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 429 Service Publications Ordering Information 430 Section 7 Customer A...

Page 412: ...ng a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help in the U S contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 222 1020 In Canada contact General Motors of Canada Customer 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 ...

Page 413: ...mal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following ad...

Page 414: ... the entire dispute settlement process from the time you file your complaint to the final decision should be completed in about 70 days We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1 800 207 0685 ...

Page 415: ...mation and to register your vehicle My GM Canada Canada only My GM Canada is a password protected section of gmcanada com where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area My D...

Page 416: ...ddressed to 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 Islan...

Page 417: ...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 the G...

Page 418: ...iod and in Canada during the Base Warranty coverage period of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty up to a maximum coverage of 100 Fuel Delivery Delivery of enough fuel for the customer to get to the nearest service station about 5 in the U S and 10 litres in Canada Service to provide diesel may be restricted For safety reasons propane and other alternative fuels will not be provided through this serv...

Page 419: ...p To request this service please call us toll free at 1 800 268 6800 We will make every attempt to send your personalized trip routing as quickly as possible but it is best to allow three weeks before your planned departure date Trip routing requests will be limited to six per calendar year Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance In the event of a warranty related vehicle disablement while en ro...

Page 420: ...f the vehicle Model year color and license plate number Odometer reading Vehicle Identification Number VIN and delivery date of the vehicle Description of the problem While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service it is added security while traveling for you and your family Remember we are only a phone call away U S customers call Chevrolet Roadside Assistance 1 800 CHEV USA 1 800 24...

Page 421: ... your inconvenience when warranty repairs are required Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty and is available only at participating dealers A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty servic...

Page 422: ...e and must be supported by original receipts In addition for U S customers should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for...

Page 423: ...itions for airbag deployment and if the vehicle has the Anti lock Brake System ABS to provide anti lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions other information is stored only in a crash event by computer systems such as those commonly called Event Data...

Page 424: ...dentiality is to be maintained and need is shown or share summary data which is not tied to a specific vehicle with non GM organizations for research purposes Others such as law enforcement may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data If your vehicle has OnStar please check the OnStar subscription servi...

Page 425: ...however the history of these parts is not known Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty and any related failures are not covered by that warranty Aftermarket collision parts are also available These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle As a result these parts may fit poorly exhibit premature durability corrosion problems and m...

Page 426: ... have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts Read your lease carefully as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right If you are uninjured make sure...

Page 427: ...escription of the damage to the other vehicle If possible call your insurance company from the scene of the accident They will walk you through the information they will need If they ask for a police report phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee In some states provinces with no fault insurance laws a report may not be n...

Page 428: ...ired with Genuine GM parts even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost If another party s insurance company is paying for the 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 ...

Page 429: ... Motors of Canada Limited You may call them at 1 800 333 0510 or write to Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa Ontario K1B 3V9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you will notify General Motors Please call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 222 1020 or write...

Page 430: ... for GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle In Canada the service bulletin reference number can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1 80...

Page 431: ...l Service Bulletins and Manuals 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 Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detro...

Page 432: ... NOTES 432 ...

Page 433: ...en Should an Airbag Inflate 77 Where Are the Airbags 74 Antenna Fixed Mast 236 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 236 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 243 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 186 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 375 Care of Safety Belts 373 Chemical Paint Spotting 377 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 374 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 370 Fabric Carpet 371 Fini...

Page 434: ...gencies 245 Parking 127 System Warning Light 185 Brakes 317 Braking 242 Braking in Emergencies 245 Break In New Vehicle 115 Bulb Replacement 330 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 331 Halogen Bulbs 330 Headlamp Aiming 327 Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 330 License Plate Lamps 334 Replacement Bulbs 334 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 332 Buying New Tires 347 C Calib...

Page 435: ...Wheels 375 Exterior Lamps Lenses 374 Fabric Carpet 371 Finish Care 374 Inside of Your Vehicle 370 Cleaning cont Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 372 Tires 376 Underbody Maintenance 377 Washing Your Vehicle 373 Weatherstrips 373 Windshield and Wiper Blades 375 Climate Control System 170 Air Filter Passenger Compartment 175 Outlet Adjustment 174 Clutch Hydraulic 306 Collision Damage...

Page 436: ...ormation 430 D Daytime Running Lamps 164 Defensive Driving 238 Delayed Locking 104 Disc MP3 226 Doing Your Own Service Work 290 Dome Lamp 167 Door Automatic Door Lock 105 Delayed Locking 104 Locks 103 Power Door Locks 104 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock 105 Rear Door Security Locks 105 Driver Position Safety Belt 26 Seat Height Adjuster 9 Driver Information Center DIC 194 DIC Operation and Disp...

Page 437: ...ht 187 Drive Belt Routing 406 Engine Compartment Overview 298 Exhaust 132 Oil 299 Oil Life System 302 Overheating 309 Starting 119 Enhanced Traction System ETS 246 Warning Light 187 Entry Exit Lighting 167 Event Data Recorders EDR 423 Extender Safety Belt 42 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 304 Finish Damage 377 Fixed Mast Antenna 236 Flashers Hazard Warning 154 Flash to Pass 156 Flat Tire 354 Flat Tir...

Page 438: ...asoline Octane 291 Specifications 292 Glove Box 143 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 417 H Hazard Warning Flashers 154 Head Restraints 13 Headlamp Aiming 327 Headlamp Wiring 380 Headlamps 163 Automatic Headlamp System 165 Bulb Replacement 330 Daytime Running Lamps 164 Flash to Pass 156 Halogen Bulbs 330 Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 330 High Low Beam Changer 156 On Reminder 164 Wi...

Page 439: ...Entry System 97 Keys 95 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 337 Lamps Battery Run Down Protection 168 Dome 167 Electric Power Management 168 Fog 166 Mirror Reading 168 Rear Reading 168 LATCH System Child Restraints 56 License Plate Lamps 334 Liftgate 106 Light Airbag Readiness 181 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 186 Brake System Warning 185 Charging System 184 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning 187 Enhanced T...

Page 440: ...ast Once a Month 399 At Least Once a Year 400 Maintenance Schedule cont Introduction 390 Maintenance Footnotes 397 Maintenance Record 407 Maintenance Requirements 390 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 405 Owner Checks and Services 398 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 403 Scheduled Maintenance 393 Using 391 Your Vehicle and the Environment 391 Malfunction Indicator Light 188 Manual Seats 8 Manu...

Page 441: ...r 138 Power Mirrors 138 Owner Checks and Services 398 Owners Canadian 3 P Paint Damage 377 Park P Shifting Into 128 Shifting Out of 130 Parking Brake 127 Over Things That Burn 131 Parking Your Vehicle 130 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 182 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 175 Passenger Sensing System 82 Passing 251 PASS Key III 113 PASS Key III Operation 114 Power Accessory Outlet s 169 Door Lo...

Page 442: ...irrors 134 Reclining Seatbacks 11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 403 Recreational Vehicle Towing 274 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 97 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 98 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 359 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 356 Replacement Bulbs 334 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 429 General Motors 429 United States Government 428 Re...

Page 443: ...ver Seat Height Adjuster 9 Head Restraints 13 Heated Seats 10 Seats cont Manual 8 Passenger Folding Seatback 14 Power Lumbar 10 Power Seat 9 Reclining Seatbacks 11 Split Folding Rear Seat 17 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position 63 Right Front Seat Position 66 Security Light 193 Service 289 Accessories and Modifications 289 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 291 California Pro...

Page 444: ...orage Area 143 Roof Rack System 146 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 268 Sun Visors 111 Sunroof 147 T Tachometer 179 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 332 Theft Deterrent Radio 233 Theft Deterrent Systems 111 Content Theft Deterrent 111 PASS Key III 113 PASS Key III Operation 114 Tilt Wheel 155 Tires 336 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels Cleaning 375 Buying New Tires 347 Chains 353 Cha...

Page 445: ...m ETS 246 Enhanced Traction System ETS Warning Light 187 Transaxle Fluid Automatic 305 Fluid Manual 305 Transaxle Operation Automatic 122 Transaxle Operation Manual 125 Turn and Lane Change Signals 156 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 155 U Understanding Radio Reception 234 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 350 V Vehicle Control 242 Damage Warnings 5 Loading 269 Parking Your 130 Symbols 5 Vehicle Data C...

Page 446: ...1 Different Size 349 Replacement 352 Where to Put the Restraint 53 Windows 109 Power 110 Windshield Washer 158 Washer Fluid 316 Wiper Blade Replacement 335 Windshield cont Wiper Blades Cleaning 375 Wiper Fuses 380 Wipers 157 Windshield Rear Washer Wiper 159 Winter Driving 264 Wiper Activated Headlamps 164 X XM Radio Messages 232 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 236 Y Your Vehicle and the Environm...

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