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City Driving ............................................... 225
Freeway Driving ........................................ 226
Before Leaving on a Long Trip .................. 227
Highway Hypnosis ..................................... 228
Hill and Mountain Roads ........................... 229
Winter Driving ........................................... 231
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud,

Ice, or Snow .......................................... 235

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out ........... 236
Loading Your Vehicle ................................ 236

Towing

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Towing Your Vehicle ................................. 241
Recreational Vehicle Towing ...................... 242
Towing a Trailer ........................................ 243

Section 4

Driving Your Vehicle

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Summary of Contents for 2007 Optra

Page 1: ...d Locks 95 Windows 100 Theft Deterrent Systems 103 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 105 Mirrors 123 Storage Areas 126 Sunroof 131 Instrument Panel 133 Instrument Panel Overview 136 Climate Controls 155 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 161 Audio System s 178 Driving Your Vehicle 205 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 206 Towing 241 2007 Chevrolet Optra Owner Manual M 1 ...

Page 2: ...er Blade Replacement 302 Tires 303 Appearance Care 335 Vehicle Identification 344 Electrical System 345 Capacities and Specifications 352 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 353 Maintenance Schedule 355 Maintenance Schedule 356 Customer Assistance Information 387 Customer Assistance and Information 388 Reporting Safety Defects 405 Index 409 2 ...

Page 3: ...anual This 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 veh...

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: ...sition 23 Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment 31 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 32 Right Front Passenger Position 32 Rear Seat Passengers 33 Center Rear Passenger Position Hatchback Only 36 Safety Belt Pretensioners 37 Safety Belt Extender 37 Child Restraints 38 Older Children 38 Infants and Young Children 41 Child Restraint Systems 45 Where to Put the Restraint 50 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Chil...

Page 8: ...estrain 73 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 74 Passenger Sensing System 76 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 82 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 83 Restraint System Check 84 Checking the Restraint Systems 84 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 85 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems 8 ...

Page 9: ...e you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving If your vehicle has a sliding storage tray under the front seat the manual seat lever looks like this Pull up and hold the lever located under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever Then try to move the seat with your body to make sure the se...

Page 10: ...ush a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving If your vehicle does not have a sliding storage tray under the front seat the manual seat bar looks like this Pull up and hold the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar Then try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat ...

Page 11: ...ers seat tilt adjuster knobs are located on the outboard side of the seat cushion Turn the front knob to adjust the tilt of the front portion of the seat cushion Turn the rear knob to adjust the tilt of the rear portion of the seat cushion 11 ...

Page 12: ...original position Reclining Seatbacks CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden 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 CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash ...

Page 13: ...e the seatback to the desired position then release the lever to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked To return the seatback to an upright position do the following 1 Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked 13 ...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...t up to raise it To lower the restraint press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the restraint down The rear seat head restraints may be adjustable and work the same as the front head restraints The head restraints are removable To remove a restraint press the button located on the top of the seatback and lift the head restraint from the guide sleeve Replace the head restraint ...

Page 16: ...se damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat 1 Push the rear head restraints down completely 2 Detach the safety belt in the rear center seat position Press the button in the buckle to release the latch plate from the buckle 3 Press the release button located on top of the rear seatback 4 Fold ...

Page 17: ...perly routed not properly attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted 2 Make sure that the safety belts are not twisted or caught under the seatback 3 Reattach the rear center safety belt ...

Page 18: ...ed or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your 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 vehic...

Page 19: ... 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 20: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 20 ...

Page 21: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 21 ...

Page 22: ... 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 23: ...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 38 or Infants and Young Children on page 41 Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you will want to k...

Page 24: ... until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 37 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce...

Page 25: ...hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The saf...

Page 26: ...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 26 ...

Page 27: ...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 27 ...

Page 28: ...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 28 ...

Page 29: ...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 29 ...

Page 30: ...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 30 ...

Page 31: ...is right for you Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your 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 After you move ...

Page 32: ...ing throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety bel...

Page 33: ...t of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Lap Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap shoulder belts Here is how to wear a lap shoulder belt 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 g...

Page 34: ...serted into the buckle Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 37 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 34 ...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...tor 2 Push the latch plate at the end of the safety belt strap into the buckle with the black release button until the mechanism clicks Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted The sliding latch plate will face the front of the vehicle 3 Pick up the sliding 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 qui...

Page 37: ... to severe frontal or near frontal crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met Pretensioners work only once If they activate in a crash you 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 85 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use i...

Page 38: ...he face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash 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 str...

Page 39: ...lder belt but the child is 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 If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that...

Page 40: ... 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 40 ...

Page 41: ...st be restrained while in a vehicle CAUTION Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten Never leave 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 restraint...

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

Page 43: ...ed or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide 43 ...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ... of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields 46 ...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 51 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 49: ...s that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings 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 tha...

Page 50: ...nt can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag if equipped under certain conditions no sys...

Page 51: ...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 in this manual When installing a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only ...

Page 52: ... top of the child restraint to the vehicle A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle The top tether attachment B on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash Your child restraint may have a single tether A or a dual tether C Either will have a single attachment B ...

Page 53: ... restraint does not have a top tether one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors j Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors To assist you in locating the lower anchors each seating position with...

Page 54: ...n off while the top tether anchor is in use 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 For outside seating positions in a wagon model the top tether anchors A are exposed anchors located behind the rear seat on the floor of the rear cargo area B Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as...

Page 55: ...ure a child restraint in the right front passenger s position if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached There is no place to attach the top tether in this position Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat ...

Page 56: ...cle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual CAUTION Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash A child or o...

Page 57: ...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 58: ...he trim cover if there is one to access the anchors For the center position in a wagon model flip the cover on the ceiling to access the anchor 2 4 Raise the head restraint if the desired seating position has an adjustable head restraint See Head Restraints on page 15 2 5 Route and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions If the position ...

Page 59: ...hild Restraint in a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 51 If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instr...

Page 60: ...o the buckle This means you are using the correct buckle Also 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 60 ...

Page 61: ...turer 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 to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 51 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 62: ...tant safety information 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 child restraint would be very close to...

Page 63: ...houlder 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 airbags See Passenger Sensing System on page 76 We recommend that rear facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat even if the right front passenger s frontal airbag and si...

Page 64: ... 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 64 ...

Page 65: ... airbags are off the off symbol on the instrument panel near the clock will be lit and stay lit when the key is turned to ON or START If a child restraint has been installed and the off symbol is not lit turn the vehicle off Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the off symbol is still not ...

Page 66: ... belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Airbag System Your vehicle has the following airbags A frontal airbag for the driver A frontal airbag for the right front passenger Your vehicle may have the following airbags A seat mounted side impact airbag for the driver A seat mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger If your vehicle has se...

Page 67: ...tal airbags for the driver and 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 Side impact airbags are designed to inflate in ...

Page 68: ...aintaining control of the vehicle Front 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 ...

Page 69: ... the 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 164 for more information Where Are the Airbags The driver s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel 69 ...

Page 70: ...on the passenger s side If your vehicle has one the driver s side impact airbag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door If your vehicle has one the passenger s side impact airbag is in the side of the passenger s seatback closest to the door 70 ...

Page 71: ...r frontal crashes But they are designed to inflate only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold Deployment thresholds take into account a variety of desired deployment and non deployment events and are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the occupants Whether your frontal airbags will or should deploy is not bas...

Page 72: ...cts or in many side impacts Your vehicle may or may not have side impact airbags See Airbag System on page 66 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 are not intended to inflate in...

Page 73: ...ide 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 because...

Page 74: ...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 breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of ...

Page 75: ...ag 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 diagnostic module which records information after a crash See Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders on page 400 Let only qualified technicians wor...

Page 76: ...ensing system The passenger sensing system works with a sensor that is part of the right front passenger s seat cushion The sensor is designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the passenger s frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag if equipped should be enabled may inflate or not Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained...

Page 77: ... if equipped if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 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 be secured in the rear seat even if the airbag or airbags are off If you need to secure a forward facing child r...

Page 78: ...smaller person such as a child who has outgrown child restraints Or if there is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger s frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag if equipped the off symbol near the clock will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag or airbags are off See...

Page 79: ...senger sensing system is designed to enable may inflate the right front passenger s frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag if equipped anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger s seat When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag or airbags to be enabled the off symbol will not light For some children who have outg...

Page 80: ...ended Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about three minutes This will allow the system to detect that person and then enable the passenger s airbag or airbags Take the right front passenger s weight off of the seat for more than three seconds place the seatback in the fully upright position and then sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with the per...

Page 81: ...cluding important safety information A thick layer of additional material such as a blanket or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers seat heaters and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates Remove any additional material from the seat cushion before reinstalling or securing the child restraint or small occupant You may want to consider not using seat covers or ...

Page 82: ...ystem To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 406 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 83: ...The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 388 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 modu...

Page 84: ...orces If a belt is torn 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 frontal airbag or an airbag covering on a seatback if equipped the airbag may not work properly You may have to replace the...

Page 85: ...er a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system safety belt or seat parts repaired o...

Page 86: ...after the side airbag has been deployed After a crash you may need to replace the driver and right front passenger s safety belt retractor assemblies even if the frontal airbags have not deployed The driver and right front passenger s safety belt retractor assemblies contain the safety belt pretensioners Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a collision or if your...

Page 87: ... Deterrent Systems 103 Theft Deterrent System 103 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 105 New Vehicle Break In 105 Ignition Positions 106 Starting the Engine 107 Engine Coolant Heater 109 Automatic Transaxle Operation 110 Manual Transaxle Operation 114 Parking Brake 116 Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transaxle 117 Shifting Out of Park P Automatic Transaxle 118 Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transaxle...

Page 88: ...d Mirrors 125 Storage Areas 126 Glove Box 126 Cupholder s 126 Sunglasses Storage Compartment 127 Front Storage Area 127 Front Armrest Storage Area 128 Roof Rack Wagon Only 128 Rear Seat Armrest 129 Convenience Net 129 Cargo Shade Wagon Only 130 Hideaway Rear Storage Bins Wagon Only 130 Sunroof 131 Section 2 Features and Controls 88 ...

Page 89: ...ould be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children 89 ...

Page 90: ...p the key tag in a safe place and also record the key number somewhere other than inside of the vehicle If you lose your key you will be able to have a new one made easily using the tag If you need a new key contact your dealer who can obtain the correct key code See Roadside Assistance Program on page 394 for more information Notice If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle you may have to damag...

Page 91: ...nterference that 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 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 di...

Page 92: ...e security light will turn off The security light is located on the base of the driver s door lock If a door is not opened or if the engine is not started within 30 seconds after pressing unlock on the remote keyless entry transmitter all of the doors will automatically lock and the theft deterrent system will reactivate Q Lock Press this button to lock all of the doors and the liftgate if equippe...

Page 93: ...o bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery ...

Page 94: ...ver of the transmitter unit 3 Remove the battery and replace it with the new one Make sure the positive side of the battery faces up Use one three volt CR1616 or equivalent type battery 4 Close the cover of the transmitter unit and put the unit in the cover of the transmitter 5 Assemble the transmitter cover and replace the screw Make sure the cover is on tightly so water will not get in 6 Test th...

Page 95: ...n be overcome by extreme 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 From the outside us...

Page 96: ...KE transmitter From the inside lock and unlock all of the doors by pushing or pulling the manual door lock The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the optional power door lock switches located on the driver s door Central Door Unlocking System Your vehicle may have a central door unlocking system that is activated from the driver s door From the outside you can lock or unlock all of the doo...

Page 97: ...r light on the instrument panel cluster comes on and stays on until the doors are closed See Door Ajar Light on page 177 for additional information Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks on each rear door that prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside 97 ...

Page 98: ...r older children who ride in the rear will not be able to open the rear door from the inside You should let adults and older children know how to cancel the locks Canceling the Rear Door Security Lock 1 Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside 2 Move the lever down to unlock 3 Do the same for the other rear door The rear door locks can now be locked and unlocked normally ...

Page 99: ...g system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle See Climate Control System on page 155 If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust on page 121 The liftgate on a hatchback or wagon can be locked and unlocked from outside of the vehicle by inserting the key into the lock and turning it Th...

Page 100: ...e 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 Manual Windows Use the window crank to open and close each window The rear windows do not open fully 100 ...

Page 101: ...ndows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows If your vehicle has this feature the power window switches a...

Page 102: ...y also include a lockout button Press the lockout button to stop the front and rear passengers from using their window switches The driver can still operate all the windows with the lock on Press the lockout button again to return to normal window operation Sun Visors To block out glare you can pull the visors down They can also be removed from the center mount and moved to the side Visor Vanity M...

Page 103: ...ey from the ignition If the key is inserted in the ignition the transmitter will not operate the theft deterrent system 2 Close the doors the windows the hood and the trunk or liftgate Make sure the windows are closed as the system can be activated even if the windows are open 3 Lock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter The transmitter must be used to activate the theft deterrent sy...

Page 104: ...ey or the manual door locks Disarming the System To disarm the system use one of the following methods Unlock the driver s or passenger s door using the key Press the unlock button on the transmitter The LED light on the transmitter will flash once All of the doors will unlock The hazard warning lamps will flash twice The theft deterrent mode will deactivate If the door is not opened or if the eng...

Page 105: ... when you press the lock or unlock buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter that means the theft deterrent system alarm was triggered while you were away from the vehicle 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 sp...

Page 106: ... collision If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving turn the key only to ACC Do not push the key in while the vehicle is moving Notice Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key Use the correct key and turn the key only with your hand Make sure the key is all the way in If it is turn the steering wheel left and right while you t...

Page 107: ...sition starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The switch returns to ON for normal driving Do not turn the key to START if the engine is running Even if the engine is not running ACC and ON allow you to operate electrical accessories such as the radio Starting the Engine Automatic Transaxle Move the shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine does not start in any other positio...

Page 108: ...driven Do not race your engine when it is cold If the weather is below freezing 32 F or 0 C let the engine run for a few minutes to warm up 3 If the engine still does not start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds If the vehicle starts ...

Page 109: ...gging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store t...

Page 110: ...t movement of the shift lever while the vehicle is moving PARK P This position locks the front wheels It is the best position to use when the start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is runnin...

Page 111: ...topped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging the transaxle see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 235 NEUTRAL N In this position the engine does not connect with the wheels To restart while you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while your en...

Page 112: ...5 mph 105 km h or you can damage the transaxle Use THIRD 3 or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D as much as possible Do not shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 Use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in FIRST 1 the transaxle does...

Page 113: ... panel cluster will light up See Hold Mode Light on page 170 When hold mode is activated the transaxle operates in the following ways When the transaxle is in AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D the transaxle operates in a gear range of SECOND 2 to THIRD 3 to AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D and tries to maintain AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D for as long as possible When the transaxle is in THIRD 3 the transaxle operates in a gea...

Page 114: ...pedal Shift into FIRST 1 while you are going less than 20 mph 32 km h If you have come to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into FIRST 1 put the shift lever in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch Press the clutch pedal back down Then shift into FIRST 1 SECOND 2 Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND 2 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you pre...

Page 115: ... 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 vehicle is stopped Also use REVERSE R along with the parking brake for parking your vehicle Shift Speeds CAUTION If you skip a gear when you downshift you could lose control of your vehicle You could injure yourself or others Do not shif...

Page 116: ...rning Light on page 168 To release the parking brake hold the brake pedal down Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Verify that the parking brake is fully released an...

Page 117: ...cle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Automatic Transaxle CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch f...

Page 118: ... need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of Park P Automatic Transaxle An automatic transaxle vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK P when the ignition is in LOCK You have to fully apply your regula...

Page 119: ...10 Have the system fixed as soon as you can Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transaxle Before leaving your vehicle do the following 1 Hold the brake pedal down and firmly apply the parking brake 2 Fully press in the clutch pedal and place the shift lever into the gear position as stated below When parking on level ground place the shift lever into NEUTRAL When parking downhill place the shift lever in ...

Page 120: ...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 120 ...

Page 121: ...ehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Repairs were not done correctly Your vehicle or the 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 ...

Page 122: ... closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 231 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the automatic transaxle 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 ...

Page 123: ...e mirror to avoid glare from any headlamps behind you Push or pull the tab for daytime night use Outside Manual Mirrors The outside rearview mirrors should be adjusted so you can see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position Adjust the outside mirrors with the control levers on the driver and passenger doors The outside rearview mirrors can be folded flat agai...

Page 124: ...he left mirror and to R while adjusting the right mirror Place the control in the center position when not adjusting either mirror To adjust a mirror press the the four way control pad to move the mirror in the desired direction The ignition must be turned to ON to adjust the mirrors The outside rearview mirrors can be folded flat against the side of the vehicle by pushing them toward the vehicle ...

Page 125: ...s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver s seat It also makes things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are Outside Heated Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature when you operate the rear window defogger the heated driver s and passenger s outside power mirrors are warmed to help clear them of ice and snow See Rear Window...

Page 126: ...love box by pulling up on the bottom of the handle Cupholder s The cupholders are located in the center console and in the rear seat center armrest To use the front cupholders move the inner support forward or backward If your vehicle has rear cupholders push down on the rear seat center armrest to use them 126 ...

Page 127: ...over To close the compartment let go of the cover and the compartment will automatically close Front Storage Area Your vehicle may have a sliding storage tray located under the front passenger seat To use the tray pull up on the end of the tray and pull it toward the instrument panel Push the tray toward the seat to return it to its original position 127 ...

Page 128: ...tress and so forth the wind can catch it as you drive along CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued This can cause you to lose control What you are carrying could be violently torn off and this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision and of course damage your vehicle You may be able to carry something like this inside But never carry something longer or wider than the roof rack on top of ...

Page 129: ... information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle on page 236 To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are driving check now and then to make sure cargo is still securely fastened Rear Seat Armrest Your vehicle may have a rear seat armrest that contains two cupholders To access the cupholders pull the armrest down from the rear seatback Convenience Net The convenience net can ...

Page 130: ...ocated on both sides of the tailgate openings To remove the shade release the handle after pulling it toward you a little The shade will retract automatically Do not place items on top of the cargo shade Hideaway Rear Storage Bins Wagon Only There are various bins under the luggage compartment floor To access the bins pull up on the floor mat handle 130 ...

Page 131: ...and hold it until the sunroof reaches the desired position To fully open the sunroof push the rear part of the switch The sunroof will open automatically until the front or the rear part of the switch is pushed again To close the sunroof push the front part of the switch and hold it until the sunroof is closed The sunroof will stop if the switch is released during operation In both the vent and fu...

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Page 133: ...p 151 Map Lamps 151 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver 152 Accessory Power Outlet s 152 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 153 Clock 154 Climate Controls 155 Climate Control System 155 Outlet Adjustment 159 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 159 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 161 Instrument Panel Cluster 161 Speedometer and Odometer 163 Trip Odometer 163 Tachometer 163 Safety Belt Reminder Light 164 ...

Page 134: ...r Light 176 Door Ajar Light 177 Trunk Ajar Light Hatchback Only 177 Fuel Gage 177 Low Fuel Warning Light 178 Audio System s 178 Radio with CD MP3 WMA 180 Radio with Six Disc CD MP3 WMA 186 Using an MP3 Radio with CD Player 194 Using an MP3 Radio with Six Disc Player 198 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 202 Radio Reception 203 Care of Your CDs 203 Care of the CD Player 204 Integrated Windshield Antenn...

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Page 136: ...Instrument Panel Overview 136 ...

Page 137: ...rument Panel Brightness Control See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 150 G Hood Release See Hood Release on page 257 H Exterior Lamps Control See Exterior Lamps on page 148 I Horn See Horn on page 140 J Cruise Control See Cruise Control on page 145 K Windshield Wiper Control See Windshield Wipers on page 143 L Climate Control System See Climate Control System on page 155 M Ashtray See Ashtray s...

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Page 139: ...nel Brightness on page 150 G Hood Release See Hood Release on page 257 H Exterior Lamps Control See Exterior Lamps on page 148 I Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 202 J Horn See Horn on page 140 K Cruise Control Buttons See Cruise Control on page 145 L Windshield Wiper Control See Windshield Wipers on page 143 M Climate Control System See Climate C...

Page 140: ...t position the 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 While the hazard warning flashers are on the turn signals do not work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind ...

Page 141: ...he wheel in place Raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following Turn and Lane Change Signals See Turn and Lane Change Signals on page 142 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 142 Flash to Pass See Flash to Pass...

Page 142: ...he lever returns by itself when it is released As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows flash rapidly or do not go on at all a signal bulb could be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn signal Replace the bulb to help avoid an accident If the arrow still does not flash when signaling check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 346 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer T...

Page 143: ...hield wipers The ignition must be turned to ON to operate the windshield wipers HI High Speed Move the lever to this position for wiping at high speed LO Low Speed Move the lever to this position for steady wiping at low speed INT Intermittent Move the lever to this position to choose a delayed wiping cycle Turn the band on the windshield wiper lever toward FAST or SLOW for a shorter or longer del...

Page 144: ...hield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Windshield Washer To wash the windshield pull the windshield wiper washer lever toward you while the ignition turned to ON CAUTION In freezing weather do...

Page 145: ...nto the rear window and the wiper operates continuously when the lever is pushed to the second position Cruise Control If your vehicle has cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 24 mph 39 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below 24 mph 39 km h CAUTION Cruise control can be dangerous where you...

Page 146: ...ster will come on to show that the cruise control is on See Cruise Control Light on page 176 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set to a desired speed and then turned off by applying the brake or clutch pedal if you have a manual transaxle this shuts off the cruise control However it does not need to be reset Once you are going about 24 mph 39 ...

Page 147: ...vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster The accelerate feature will only work after the cruise control is turned on by pressing the SET button Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control Press the SET button until you reach the lower speed you want then release it To slow down in very small amounts briefly press the SET button Ea...

Page 148: ...two ways to turn off the cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal or press the clutch pedal if you have a manual transaxle Press the ON OFF button on the cruise control pad Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory can be erased by turning off the cruise control or the ignition Exterior Lamps The lever on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps The ext...

Page 149: ...nset The DRL system will make your low beam headlamps come on in daylight when the following conditions are met The ignition is on The exterior lamp band is in OFF or in the parking lamp position The parking brake is released An indicator light will come on when the DRL are on See Daytime Running Lamps DRL Indicator Light on page 176 When the DRL system is on the taillamps sidemarker lamps parking...

Page 150: ...n the fog lamps on An indicator light will come on while the fog lamps are on See Fog Lamp Light on page 176 Turn the band to OFF to turn the fog lamps off The fog lamps will also turn off while the high beam headlamps are turned on When the high beam headlamps are turned off the fog lamps will turn on again Instrument Panel Brightness The thumbwheel for this feature is located on the instrument p...

Page 151: ...is opened After all of the doors are closed the light stays on for about seven seconds and then fades out The light will also turn off when the ignition is turned to ON OFF The light remains off even when a door is opened Map Lamps Your vehicle may have map lamps To turn a lamp on press the button next to it Press the button again to turn it off Uplevel shown Base similar 151 ...

Page 152: ...tive cap When not in use always cover the outlet with the protective cap The accessory power outlet is operational when the ignition is turned to ACC or ON Notice Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating Certain electrical accessories may not...

Page 153: ...rear center console Pull the ashtray toward the rear of the vehicle to open it To remove the rear ashtray press in the retaining spring and pull the bin out 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 The cigarette lighter is located to the...

Page 154: ...ss the H button once To go forward more than one hour press and hold the button until the correct hour is reached M Minute To go forward one minute press the M button once To go forward more than one minute press and hold the button until the correct minute is reached S Set To reset the time to the nearest hour press the S button For example if this button is pressed while the time is between 8 00...

Page 155: ...to the instrument panel outlets and then directs the remaining air to the floor outlets 5 Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets Some of the air will also be directed to the windshield instrument panel side outlets and the rear outlets Be sure to keep the area under the front seats clear to allow the flow of air to the rear compartment The middle knob can also be used to sele...

Page 156: ...circulation button 5 Select the coolest temperature Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too dry To prevent this from happening after the air in your vehicle has cooled turn the recirculation mode off The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath ...

Page 157: ...shield and the floor outlets A small amount of air is also directed to the outboard outlets for the side windows and to the instrument panel side outlets When you select this mode the system runs the air conditioning compressor To defog the windows faster turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the warmest setting 0 Defrost This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the outboar...

Page 158: ...r the button is pressed It can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine See Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger later in this section for more information on this button Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger Your vehicle may have a rear window and outside mirror defogger This feature will only work when the ignition is turned to ON The rear window defogger...

Page 159: ...e center of each outlet to change the direction of the airflow Use the thumbwheel located below the outlets to turn them on and off Operation Tips Clear away any ice snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle Use of non GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system Keep the path under the front ...

Page 160: ...r screws from the filter cover located below the glove box 2 Remove the filter cover 3 Remove the old passenger compartment air filter 4 Then reverse the steps to install the new air filter Make sure that the new filter is inserted to the correct air flow Wagon shown Hatchback similar 160 ...

Page 161: ...h 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 warning lights comes on and stays on as you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that...

Page 162: ...Your vehicle s instrument panel cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages Uplevel shown Base similar 162 ...

Page 163: ...ng the reset button you can tell how many kilometers have been recorded on either Trip A or Trip B since you last set the trip odometer back to zero To reset each trip odometer to zero press and hold the reset button The reset button resets only the trip odometer that is displayed Each trip odometer must be reset individually Tachometer The tachometer displays your engine speed in revolutions per ...

Page 164: ...y belt is already buckled Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the airbag sensor the airbag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more informa...

Page 165: ...ld flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition to ON If the light does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has a passenger airbag status indicator in the clock located in the center of the instrument panel When the ignition key is turned to ON or START the passenger airbag status indicator will l...

Page 166: ... be very close to the inflating airbag or airbags Do not use a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger s seat unless the airbag or airbags have been turned off Your vehicle has a 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 i...

Page 167: ... for more on this including important safety information 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 working Then it should go out when the engine is started If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the electrical charging system Have it checked by y...

Page 168: ...u set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake does not fully release If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is sti...

Page 169: ...ill stays on or comes on again while you are driving your vehicle needs service See your dealer 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 page 168 The ABS warning ...

Page 170: ...t come on have it fixed so it will be able to warn you if there is a problem If the warning light stays on or comes on while you are driving the system may not be working If this happens see your dealer for service Hold Mode Light If your vehicle has this feature this light will come on when the hold mode is active If the HOLD mode light flashes have your vehicle checked See Hold Mode under Automa...

Page 171: ...le and turn off the engine as soon as possible See Engine Overheating on page 271 Tire Pressure Light This light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition to RUN This light will also come on when one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to do so If underinflated inflate to the proper pressure See Tires on page 303 for more informat...

Page 172: ...ing your vehicle with this light on after awhile the emission controls might not work as well your vehicle s fuel economy might not be as good and the engine might not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transaxle exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or replacement tires that do not match your...

Page 173: ...ntinues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible If the Light Is On Steady You also may be able to correct...

Page 174: ...est equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Emissions 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 kn...

Page 175: ...go out when you turn the ignition on 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 cat...

Page 176: ...et the cruise control The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off See Cruise Control on page 145 for more information Highbeam On Light This light comes on whenever the high beam headlamps are on See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 142 for more information Daytime Running Lamps DRL Indicator Light This light will come on when the Daytime Running Lamps DRL are activated See Dayt...

Page 177: ...runk Ajar Light Hatchback Only This light will come on when the trunk is not completely closed Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is turned to ON When the tank nears empty the low fuel warning light will come on You still have a little fuel left but you should get more soon See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 178 for more information 177 ...

Page 178: ...e is about 2 0 gallons 7 5 liters of fuel remaining in the tank To turn the light off add fuel to the fuel tank See Filling the Tank on page 254 Audio System s Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself with its features Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer driving experience See Defensive Driving on page 206 By taking a few m...

Page 179: ... 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 radio stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them Notice Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle such as an audio system CD player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio make sure that it ca...

Page 180: ...itch to an FM station The display shows the selection TUNE Press this button to select radio stations Press the up arrows to increase or the down arrows to decrease the radio frequencies SEEK Press this button to seek radio stations Press the up arrows to seek the next radio station or the down arrows to seek the previous radio station SCAN AST Press this button to scan radio stations The radio go...

Page 181: ...tations six FM1 six FM2 six AM1 and six AM2 can be programmed on the six numbered buttons by performing the following steps 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press the AM or FM button to select FM1 FM2 AM1 or AM2 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons for more than two seconds The preset button number one through six flashes on the display when the station has been set ...

Page 182: ...ion press this button to set the balance level To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers press this button until FAD fade displays Turn the volume knob to increase or to decrease the fade between the front and the rear speakers The display shows the fade level After making the selection press this button to set the fade level Setting the Equalization The order for displayed custom...

Page 183: ... been recorded and the way the CD R has been handled There can be an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur check the bottom surface of the CD If the surface of the CD is damaged 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 203 for more i...

Page 184: ...ows AM Press this button to listen to the radio while a CD is playing The inactive CD remains inside the radio for future listening FM Press this button to listen to the radio while a CD is playing The inactive CD remains inside the radio for future listening CD AUX Press this button to play a CD while listening to the radio CDP displays when the CD player has been selected The CD symbol displays ...

Page 185: ...rectly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Using the Auxiliary Input Jack The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate This is not an audio output Do ...

Page 186: ...egin playing audio from the connected portable audio player Once in this mode Auxinput appears on the display If the auxiliary jack does not detect the presence of an output jack the auxiliary mode does not display O Power Volume Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume of the portable player Additional adjustments on a portable device might be needed to get ...

Page 187: ...utton to scan radio stations The radio goes to a station plays for a few seconds then goes to the next station Press this button again to stop scanning The radio only scans stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band AST Automatic Store Six FM1 preset stations with the strongest reception in the region can be automatically stored Press the AST button for more than one second The di...

Page 188: ...s BASS TRE FAD BAL EQ OFF and VOL Bass Treble Fade Balance Equalization Off and Volume Setting the Tone Bass Midrange Treble SOUND Bass Midrange Treble Press this button until BAS bass displays Turn the power volume knob to increase or to decrease the bass The display shows the bass level After making the selection press this button to select the bass level Press this button until MID midrange dis...

Page 189: ...fade level After making the selection press this button to select the fade level Setting the EQ Equalization SOUND Equalization Press this button until EQ OFF equalization displays to select customized equalization settings designed for classic dance rock jazz pop voice and techno Turn the power volume knob until the desired equalization setting displays After making the selection press the SOUND ...

Page 190: ... off with a CD in the player it stays in the player While a CD is in the player and the ignition is turned on the radio must be turned on before the current CD starts playback When the ignition and radio are turned on the CD starts playing where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the s...

Page 191: ...tton again to turn off random play 4 INT Scan Press this button to listen to the first few seconds of each track on each loaded CD INTRO displays To stop scanning press this button again The current track begins to play 5 DSC Previous CDC Press this button to go back to the start of the previous CDC 6 DSC Next CDC Press this button to go forward to the start of the next CDC TUNE Previous Next Trac...

Page 192: ...e of the following reasons It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play You are driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the CD should play The CD is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again The format of the CD might not be compatible See Using an MP3 Radio with CD Player on page 194 or Using an ...

Page 193: ... is in PARK P See Defensive Driving on page 206 for more information on driver distraction To use a portable audio player connect a 3 5 mm 1 8 inch cable to the radio s front auxiliary input jack While a device is connected turn the portable audio player on and press the radio CD AUX button to hear audio from the device over the vehicle speakers O Power Volume Turn this knob clockwise or countercl...

Page 194: ...ly better to burn the disc all at once The player is able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders five sessions and 999 files Long file names and folder names can use more disc memory space than necessary To conserve space on the disc minimize the length of the file and folder names An MP3 WMA CD that was recorded using no file folders can also be played The system can support up to eight folders...

Page 195: ...all files are located under the root folder When the radio displays the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT Order of Play Tracks are played in the following order Playback begins from the first track under the root directory When all tracks from the root directory have played playback continues from files according to their numerical listing After playing the last track from the last folder...

Page 196: ...the music that has been recorded and the way the CD R has been handled There can be an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur check the bottom surface of the CD If the surface of the CD is damaged 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 p...

Page 197: ... off repeat play SEEK Previous Next Folder in MP3 WMA Mode Press the up or down arrows to change the folder If CD R does not have any folder ROOT flashes on the display for a short time TUNE Previous Next Track Press the down arrows to go to the start of the current track or press the up arrows to go to the next track The track number displays The player continues moving backward or forward throug...

Page 198: ... contain 18 songs or less Make sure to finalize the disc when burning an MP3 WMA disc using multiple sessions It is usually better to burn the disc all at once The player is able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders five sessions and 999 files Long file names and folder names might use more disc memory space than necessary To conserve space on the disc minimize the length of the file and folde...

Page 199: ...isplaying the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT When a CD contains only compressed audio files but no folders all files are located under the root folder When the radio displays the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT Order of Play Tracks is played in the following order Playback begins from the first track under the root directory When all tracks from the root directory have playe...

Page 200: ...the music that has been recorded and the way the CD R has been handled There can be an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur check the bottom surface of the CD If the surface of the CD is damaged 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 p...

Page 201: ...urn off repeat play SEEK Previous Next Folder in MP3 WMA Mode Press the up or down arrows to change the folder If CD R does not have any folder ROOT flashes on the display for a short time TUNE Previous Next Track Press the down arrows to go to the start of the current track or press the up arrows to go to the next track The track number displays The player continues moving backward or forward thr...

Page 202: ... with a strong signal that are in the selected band When playing a CD press and release this button within 0 5 seconds to go to the next track Press and hold this button for longer than 0 5 seconds to fast forward through the tracks MODE Press and release this button to select FM1 FM2 FM A AM1 AM2 AM A or CD MP3 Press and release this button multiple times to cycle through the audio playback optio...

Page 203: ...reducing the treble on your radio FM Stereo FM stereo gives the best sound but FM signals reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to fade in and out Care of Your CDs Handle CDs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust The CD player scans the bottom surfac...

Page 204: ...he top of the windshield needs to be properly attached to the post on the glass If difficulty with remote transmitters is experienced such as a garage door opener try pointing the device through the very top of the windshield Notice Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside windshield may damage the antenna Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not clear the inside windshi...

Page 205: ...l 219 Driving at Night 220 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 222 City Driving 225 Freeway Driving 226 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 227 Highway Hypnosis 228 Hill and Mountain Roads 229 Winter Driving 231 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 235 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 236 Loading Your Vehicle 236 Towing 241 Towing Your Vehicle 241 Recreational Vehicle Towing 242 Towing a Trai...

Page 206: ... 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 207: ...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 208: ... 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 209: ...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 210: ...ke 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 frustration But even in t...

Page 211: ...e you are driving brake normally but do not pump the brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If the engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Adding non GM accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifi...

Page 212: ...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 213: ...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 214: ...cle to change its path when you turn the front wheels If there is no traction inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction If you have ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice you will understand this The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you are in a curve speed is th...

Page 215: ...accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 249 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these probl...

Page 216: ...ason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your vehicle s right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your v...

Page 217: ...he sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass wait for a better time Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection delay your pass A broken center line usually indicates it is all right to pass providing the road ahea...

Page 218: ...shoulder and check the blind spot Check your vehicle s mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your vehicle s inside mirror activate the right lane change signal and move back into the right lane Remember that your vehicle s passenger side outside mir...

Page 219: ...eels are not rolling In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal an...

Page 220: ...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 221: ...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 222: ...ly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It is wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer fluid res...

Page 223: ...angerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning does not happen often But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is...

Page 224: ...lowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides...

Page 225: ...ity map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You will save time and energy See Freeway Driving on page 226 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move ...

Page 226: ...way as a passing lane At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often ...

Page 227: ...osted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you are ready Try to be well rested If you must start when you are not fresh such as after a day s work do not plan to make too many miles that first part of the jou...

Page 228: ...st plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Do not let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and yo...

Page 229: ...rips 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 the 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 the engine assist the brake...

Page 230: ...the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill Know how to go uphill Drive in the highest gear possible 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 alert There could be something in your lane like ...

Page 231: ... scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle 231 ...

Page 232: ... wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution 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 you have the Anti Lock Brake System ABS you will want to brake very gently too If you do have ABS see A...

Page 233: ...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 do to su...

Page 234: ...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 your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push th...

Page 235: ...the wheels but you do not want to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck but you must use caution CAUTION If you let your vehicle s tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you are st...

Page 236: ...t may need to be towed out If your vehicle does need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 241 Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry This weight is called the Maximum Load weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry the Ti...

Page 237: ...Inflation Tire Pressure on page 311 The tire and loading information label is attached inside the glove box of the five door hatchback model The tire and loading information label for the wagon is attached to the vehicle s center pillar below the driver s door latch There is also important loading information on the Certification label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gros...

Page 238: ...ggage load capacity For example if the maximum load amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in S...

Page 239: ...um Load 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 load weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s maximum load weight Example ...

Page 240: ...earlier in this section CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Notice Overloading your vehicle ...

Page 241: ...e tops of the seats Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle When you carry something inside 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 394 If you want to tow your vehi...

Page 242: ...hicle manufacturer s recommendations How far will you tow Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow Do you have the proper towing equipment See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations Is your vehicle ready to be towed Just as you would prepare your vehicle for a long trip you will want to make sure your vehicle is prepar...

Page 243: ...e using a dolly follow these steps 1 Put the front wheels on a dolly 2 Turn the ignition to ACC 3 Put the vehicle in NEUTRAL N 4 Set the parking brake and then remove the key 5 Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position 6 Release the parking brake Towing a Trailer Do not use your vehicle to tow a trailer The vehicle is not designed or intended for such a use Towing a trailer can adverse...

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Page 245: ...elease 257 Engine Compartment Overview 258 Engine Oil 260 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 264 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 266 Manual Transaxle Fluid 266 Hydraulic Clutch 266 Engine Coolant 268 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 271 Engine Overheating 271 Cooling System 273 Power Steering Fluid 279 Windshield Washer Fluid 280 Brakes 281 Battery 284 Jump Starting 285 Headlamp Aiming 290 Bulb Replacement 290 Ha...

Page 246: ... System 312 Tire Inspection and Rotation 316 When It Is Time for New Tires 317 Buying New Tires 318 Different Size Tires and Wheels 319 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 320 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 321 Wheel Replacement 322 Tire Chains 323 If a Tire Goes Flat 324 Changing a Flat Tire 324 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 326 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 329 Storing a Fl...

Page 247: ...Vehicle Identification 344 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 344 Service Parts Identification Label 345 Electrical System 345 Add On Electrical Equipment 345 Headlamp Wiring 346 Windshield Wiper Fuses 346 Power Windows and Other Power Options 346 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 346 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 347 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 349 Capacities and Specifications 352 Normal Maintenance Rep...

Page 248: ...ou to be happy with it We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs You will get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks 248 ...

Page 249: ...ent and function with other systems on your vehicle Your GM dealer can accessorize your vehicle using genuine GM Accessories When you go to your GM dealer and ask for GM Accessories you will know that GM trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM Accessories California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals ...

Page 250: ...rong 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 service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 406 Your vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to do your own ...

Page 251: ... unleaded 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 Gasoline Specificati...

Page 252: ...s To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing your emission control system to work properly In most cases you should not have to add anything to your fuel However some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U S Environmental Protection Age...

Page 253: ... 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 return to your dealer for service Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the Unit...

Page 254: ... the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle This is against the law in some places Do not re enter vehicle while pumping fuel Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel To open the fuel filler door pull up on the release lever located on the floor on the outboard side of the driver s seat The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the passenger ...

Page 255: ...the fuel cap turn it to the right clockwise until it clicks Make sure the cap is fully installed The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 172 CAUTION If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting...

Page 256: ...th 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 Do not use a cellular phone 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 elec...

Page 257: ...front center of the hood 3 Lift the hood release the hood prop from its retainer and place the hood prop into the slot in the hood 4 Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Lower the hood 12 inches 30 cm above the vehicle and release...

Page 258: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the engine here is what you will see 258 ...

Page 259: ...ic Clutch Fluid Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 281 and Hydraulic Clutch on page 266 E Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 279 F Engine Coolant Surge Tank See Cooling System on page 273 G Engine Compartment Fuse Block See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 349 H Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on ...

Page 260: ...der to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop See Engine Compartment Overview on page 258 for the location of the engine oil dipstick 1 Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you do not do this the oil dipstick might not show the actual level 2 Pull the dips...

Page 261: ...Specifications on page 352 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper hole A that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 258 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 between the holes on the dip...

Page 262: ... on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard G...

Page 263: ...engine protection When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you use the short trip city maintenance schedule Most trips are less than 5 miles 8 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent driving in stop and go traffic You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle The vehi...

Page 264: ...y taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help Engine Air Cleaner Filter The engine air cleaner filter is located in the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 258 for more information on location When to Inspect the E...

Page 265: ...ne with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires If it is not there and the engine backfires you could be burned Do not drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner filter off Notice If the air cleaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fir...

Page 266: ...lways use ESSO LT71141 or TOTAL ATF H50235 labeled automatic transaxle fluid Manual Transaxle Fluid It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss If a leak occurs take the vehicle to the dealership service department and have it repaired as soon as possible See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 382 for the proper flui...

Page 267: ...der reservoir and for the proper fluid See Part B Owner Checks and Services on page 374 and Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 382 How to Check and Add Fluid You do not need to check the fluid level unless you suspect a clutch problem To check the fluid level look on the side of the reservoir If the fluid reaches the MAX A mark on the reservoir the fluid level is correct The reservoi...

Page 268: ...iling 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 than DEX COOL may cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant may require changing sooner at the first maintenance service after each 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 mon...

Page 269: ...ater 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 more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system Notice If you use extra inhib...

Page 270: ...gine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot To check the engine coolant the vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be between the Maximum A and Minimum B marks on the coolant surge tank The level rises at engine op...

Page 271: ...nt on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine When replacing the pressure cap make sure it is hand tight and fully seated Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secur...

Page 272: ...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 If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving Id...

Page 273: ...hicle right away If there is still no sign of steam you can idle the engine for three minutes while you are parked If you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood here is what you will see A Coolant Surge Tank wi...

Page 274: ...leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Do not touch them If you do you can be burned Do not run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak ...

Page 275: ...rge tank but be sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant on page 268 for more information If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap ev...

Page 276: ... you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and a proper coolant Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant...

Page 277: ...ressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about two or two and one half turns If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop This will allow any pressure still left to be vented out the discharge hose 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 277 ...

Page 278: ...imum mark for at least five minutes 4 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower than the Maximum mark add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level re...

Page 279: ...system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down Then check the fluid level The level should be between the MIN B and MAX A marks on the reservoir If the level is below the MIN B mark add the power steering fluid to the appropriate level Replace the cap and completely tighten it What t...

Page 280: ...on page 258 for reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water does not clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when...

Page 281: ... later the brakes will not work well or will not work at all So it is not a good idea to top off the brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If you add fluid when the linings are worn then you will have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If your vehicle has too m...

Page 282: ... well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in the brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluid...

Page 283: ... brake repair Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque specifications Brake lining...

Page 284: ... many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery When it is time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label See Engine Compartment Overview on page 258 for battery location Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals kno...

Page 285: ... could damage your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicl...

Page 286: ...inal locations on each vehicle Your vehicle s positive terminal is located under a red tethered cap on the battery The negative terminal is located under a black tethered cap on the battery See Engine Compartment Overview on page 258 for more information on location Flip the caps up to access the positive and negative terminals CAUTION An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not runni...

Page 287: ... parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some things you should know Positive will go to positive 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 negat...

Page 288: ...ing until the next step The other end of the negative cable does not go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there and the c...

Page 289: ...ood 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 with the good bat...

Page 290: ...er type of replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs on page 301 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps To replace a headlamp bulb do the following...

Page 291: ...the headlamp cap A for the low beam or B for the high beam headlamp by turning it counterclockwise 5 Release the spring that retains the bulb 6 Remove the old bulb 7 Install a new bulb 8 Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to install the headlamp assembly Wagon Models Hatchback Models 291 ...

Page 292: ...e that retains the headlamp assembly 3 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise 4 Pull the bulb socket out of the lamp housing 5 Press the bulb inward and turn it counterclockwise to remove it from the bulb socket 6 Install the new bulb into the bulb socket by pressing it in and turning it clockwise 7 Reinstall the bulb socket into the lamp housing by turning it clockwise 8 Reverse Steps 1 through 2 ...

Page 293: ... the vehicle where the side turn signal lamp is located 2 Remove the side turn signal lamp assembly by pulling it forward 3 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise 4 Remove the bulb from the lamp housing by pulling the bulb straight out of the socket 5 Install the new bulb into the bulb socket by pushing it in and turning it clockwise 6 Push the side turn signal lamp assembly back into its original ...

Page 294: ...r more information 2 Remove the headlamp assembly 3 Turn the front sidemarker bulb socket counterclockwise 4 Pull the front sidemarker bulb socket out of the front bumper 5 Pull the old bulb straight out of the bulb socket 6 Push the new bulb straight into the socket 7 Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to install the assembly 294 ...

Page 295: ...umper and locate the socket 2 Turn the rear sidemarker bulb socket counterclockwise 3 Pull the rear sidemarker bulb socket out of the rear bumper 4 Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socket 5 Push the new bulb straight into the socket 6 Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to install the bulb socket 295 ...

Page 296: ...he liftgate See Liftgate on page 99 for more information 2 Pry off the trim from the liftgate and remove the two screws 3 Remove the bulb socket from the lamp housing 4 Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the bulb socket 5 Install the new bulb 6 Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the lamp assembly 296 ...

Page 297: ...gate See Liftgate on page 99 for more information 2 Remove the two screws and the liftgate trim cover 3 Remove the bulb socket from the lamp housing 4 Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the bulb socket 5 Install the new bulb 6 Reinstall the liftgate trim cover and secure with the two screws to secure 297 ...

Page 298: ...e information 2 Remove the two screws and the taillamp assembly 3 Remove the bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise from the taillamp assembly 4 Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing the bulb and turning it counterclockwise 5 Install the appropriate new bulb into the socket 6 Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to install the lamp assembly 298 ...

Page 299: ...ove the two screws from the taillamp assembly 3 Remove the taillamp assembly from the vehicle 4 Remove the bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise from the taillamp assembly 5 Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing the bulb and turning it counterclockwise 6 Install the appropriate new bulb into the socket 7 Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to install the lamp assembly 299 ...

Page 300: ...tgate See Liftgate on page 99 for more information 2 Remove the protective cover 3 Remove the bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise 4 Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing the bulb and turning it counterclockwise 5 Install the appropriate new bulb into the socket 6 Reinstall the protective cover 300 ...

Page 301: ...lb 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 Lamps Bulb Number Back up 94535571 CHMSL Front and Rear Sidemarker 94535587 License Plate Lamp 94535587 Headlamps High Beam 94535541 Low Beam 94535546 Stoplamp and Taillamp 94535574 Turn Signal Front and Parking Lamp 94535578 Turn Signal Rear 94535572 For ...

Page 302: ...me in different types and are removed in different ways For the proper type see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 353 Here is how to remove and replace the windshield wiper blade 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Press the retaining clip A and pull the wiper blade off the arm 3 Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2 302 ...

Page 303: ... an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 236 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 311 Overinflat...

Page 304: ...n later in this section for more detail B DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards C Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire siz...

Page 305: ...ad that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 311 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 236 A Temporary Use Only The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3 000 miles 5 000 km and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph 105 km h The compact spare tire is...

Page 306: ...spare tire should be inflated to 60 psi 420 kPa For more information on tire pressure and inflation see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 311 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 Tire Size The following illustrat...

Page 307: ...pacity a tire is certified to carry 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 Definitions Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascal kPa Accessory Weight This means the combined weight of opti...

Page 308: ... Identification Number TIN an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer production plant brand and date of production GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating See Loading Your Vehicle on page 236 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle See Loading Your Vehicle on page 236 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle See Loading Your Vehicle on page 236 Intend...

Page 309: ... or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire Passenger P Metric Tire A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 3...

Page 310: ...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 320 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg plus the rated cargo load See Loading Your Vehicle on page 236 Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire Load on an individual tire due to curb...

Page 311: ...icle This label shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle can carry and an example of the tire...

Page 312: ...l stem in the center of the tire valve Re check the tire pressure with the tire gage Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels If your vehicle has this feature sensors are mounted onto each tire and wh...

Page 313: ...lumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence w...

Page 314: ...original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for your vehicle s tires when they are cold See Loading Your Vehicle on page 236 for an example of the tire information label and its location on your vehicle Also see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 311 Your vehicle s TPMS system can warn you about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance See Tire Ins...

Page 315: ...n a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry and Science Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with...

Page 316: ...tion is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 358 When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Do not include the compact spare tire in the tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the tire and...

Page 317: ...eded to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 324 When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it is time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places around the...

Page 318: ...s brands or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not 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 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued size brand and type of tires on all wheels It is all right to drive with your compact spare temporarily as it was developed for use on your ve...

Page 319: ...d electronic stability control the performance of these systems can be affected CAUTION If you add different sized wheels your vehicle may not provide an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected You may increase the chance that you will crash and suffer serious injury Only use GM specific wheel and tire systems developed for your vehicle and...

Page 320: ...es they must also conform to federal safety requirements Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 11 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actu...

Page 321: ...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 speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory...

Page 322: ...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 323: ...ins only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until i...

Page 324: ...blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training The jack provided wi...

Page 325: ...e 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 blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side at the opposite end of the vehicle When you have a flat tire use t...

Page 326: ... and tools A Jack B Wheel Wrench C Jack Handle D Screwdriver Wagon Models For wagon models do the following to access the spare tire and tools 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate on page 99 for more information 2 Fold the floor cover by pulling the handle upward 3 Lift the floor tray 4 Release the prop from its retainer and put the prop into the slot 326 ...

Page 327: ...re counterclockwise and remove the retainer 6 Remove the compact spare tire See Compact Spare Tire on page 334 for more information 7 To access the tools pull the strap on the tool box cover upward The tools are located inside the foam tray 327 ...

Page 328: ...iner on the compact spare tire counterclockwise and remove the retainer 5 Remove the compact spare tire See Compact Spare Tire on page 334 for more information 6 Remove the jack by turning the jack retainer located on the right side of the jack counterclockwise to release it The jack is located in the trunk in front of the compact spare tire 7 Then remove the jack handle and the wheel wrench The j...

Page 329: ...he screwdriver pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off 2 Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Do not remove them yet 3 Locate the notch near each wheel in the frame which the jack head fits in Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire 4 Put the compact spare tire near you 329 ...

Page 330: ...r vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 6 Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to fit under...

Page 331: ...ush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off 9 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 10 Place the compact spare tire 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 11 Install the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward t...

Page 332: ...e Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 352 for the wheel nut torque specification 13 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown Notice Wheel covers will not fit on your com...

Page 333: ...tire do the following 1 Put the flat or spare tire in the compact spare tire compartment then secure the retainer 2 Store the jack in its housing in the cargo area Secure the jack by turning the retainer clockwise 3 Store the tools securely in the foam tray and place the tray on top of the tire 4 Replace the trim cover The compact spare tire is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire...

Page 334: ...o replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Notice When the compact spare is installed do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Do not use your compact spare...

Page 335: ...e more frequent cleaning Use care because newspapers and garments that transfer color to your home furnishings may also transfer color to your vehicle s interior When cleaning your vehicle s interior only use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended Use glass cleaner only on glass Remo...

Page 336: ... following cleaners or techniques Never use a knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface Never use a stiff brush It can cause damage to your vehicle s interior surfaces Never apply heavy pressure or rub aggressively with a cleaning cloth Use of heavy pressure can damage your interior and does not improve the effectiveness of soil removal Use only mild neutral pH soa...

Page 337: ...th with water or club soda 2 Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture 3 Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center Continue cleaning using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled 4 Continue to gently rub the soiled area until the cleaning cloth remains clean 5 If the soil is not completely removed use a mild soap solution and repeat the cleaning process t...

Page 338: ...leather Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic 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 ...

Page 339: ...he 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 Vehicle Care Appearance Mate...

Page 340: ...e 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 the vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remov...

Page 341: ...be applied Notice Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of the vehicle Do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because the surface could ...

Page 342: ...ment parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials available from your dealer Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in y...

Page 343: ...fect in the paint job causes this GM will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever occurs first Vehicle Care Appearance Materials Description Usage Polishing Cloth Wax Treated Interior and exterior polishing cloth Tar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar road oil and asphalt Chrome C...

Page 344: ...upholstery Odor Eliminator Odorless spray odor eliminator used on fabrics vinyl leather and carpet Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle C...

Page 345: ...On Electrical Equipment Notice Do not add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage would not be covered by your warranty Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should Add on equipment can drain your vehicle s battery even if your vehicle is not operating Your...

Page 346: ...c be sure to get it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combinatio...

Page 347: ... There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle the instrument panel fuse block and the engine compartment fuse block There is a fuse puller located on the engine compartment fuse block It can be used to easily remove fuses from the fuse block Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located on the end of the instrument panel on the driver s side of the vehicle To access the fuses...

Page 348: ...Fuses Usage AIRBAG Airbag WPR Wiper RADIO CLK Radio Clock ECM Engine Control Module Fuses Usage AIRBAG Airbag AUX LTR Extra Jack TRN SIG LAMPS Turn Signal Lamps ABS Anti lock Brake System 348 ...

Page 349: ...d Lamps A C CLK Air Conditioning Switch Clock HVAC Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning RKE Remote Keyless Entry RADIO Radio S ROOF Sunroof DLC Data Link Connector SPARE Spare Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver s side of the vehicle near the battery See Engine Compartment Overview on page 258 for more information on location To access the f...

Page 350: ... HEAD LAMPS Headlamps ECM Engine Control Module I P FUSE Instrument Panel Fuse FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump Fuses Usage A C Air Conditioning HORN Horn HI BEAM Headlamp High Beam DRIVER S PWR WNDW Driver s Power Window 350 ...

Page 351: ... RT Headlamp Low Beam Right SPARE Spare SPARE Spare SPARE Spare BATT PWR Battery Power ABS Anti lock Brake System HVAC BLWR HVAC Blower IGN 2 Ignition 2 Fuses Usage IGN 1 Ignition 1 FUSE PLR Fuse Puller COOL FAN LOW Cooling Fan Low DEFOG Defog COOL FAN HI Cooling Fan High PWR WNDW Power Window Relays Usage COOL FAN LOW Cooling Fan Low FRT FOG Front Fog ILLUM Illumination Relay A C CMPRSR Air Condi...

Page 352: ...igerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 7 9 qt 7 5 L Engine Oil with Filter 4 2 qt 4 0 L Fuel Tank 14 5 gal 55 0 L Transaxle Automatic 7 3 qt 6 9 L Transaxle Manual 1 9 qt 1 8 L Wheel Nut Torque 81 lb ft 110 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level...

Page 353: ...mber or specification can be obtained from your dealer Part GM Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 96553450 Engine Oil Filter 96458873 Fuel Filter 96335719 A C Filter 96554378 Spark Plugs 93742299 Windshield Wiper Blades Driver s Side 96478670 Passenger s Side 96498696 Rear 96341429 353 ...

Page 354: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 2 0L L4 Engine 354 ...

Page 355: ...intenance 369 Part B Owner Checks and Services 374 At Each Fuel Fill 374 At Least Once a Month 374 At Least Twice a Year 375 At Least Once a Year 376 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 380 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 380 Exhaust System Inspection 380 Fuel System Inspection 380 Engine Cooling System Inspection 381 Throttle System Inspection 381 Brake Syste...

Page 356: ...ps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition be sure to maintain your vehicle properly How This Section is...

Page 357: ... what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department can perform for you Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some recommended products necessary to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their e...

Page 358: ...owing and note how you drive If you have questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when to schedule them When you go to your dealer for your service needs you will know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use a...

Page 359: ...this schedule if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down sooner Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change and Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug Washer Replacement or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Engine Air Cleaner Filter In...

Page 360: ... Every 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Engine Oil and Filter Change and Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug Washer Replacement or every 12 months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement Drive Belt s Inspection Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Spark Plug Replacement EVAP System ...

Page 361: ...completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection on page 381 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Change engine oil and filter and replace engine oil pan drain plug washer or every 3 months whichever occurs fir...

Page 362: ...is driven in dusty dirty conditions inspect filter at every engine oil change See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 264 for more information Inspect drive belt s 18 000 Miles 30 000 km Change engine oil and filter and replace engine oil pan drain plug washer or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 316 for proper rot...

Page 363: ...ation pattern and additional information See footnote Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Inspect drive belt s Inspect timing belt Inspect EVAP canister vapor lines and EVAP vent solenoid valve An Emission Control Service See footnote Inspect PCV system An Emission Control Service See footnote Change brake clutch fluid or every 24 months whichever occurs first 33 000 Miles 55 000 km Ch...

Page 364: ...ace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often Inspect engine air cleaner filter If necessary replace the filter If vehicle is driven in dusty dirty conditions inspect filter at every engine oil change See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 264 for more information Inspect drive belt s 48 000 Miles 80 000 km Change en...

Page 365: ...If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 264 for more information Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 316 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Replace spark plug wires An Emission ...

Page 366: ...er rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km Change engine oil and filter and replace engine oil pan drain plug washer or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often Inspect engine air cleaner filter If nec...

Page 367: ...l and filter and replace engine oil pan drain plug washer or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 264 for more information Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotati...

Page 368: ...on on page 316 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 99 000 Miles 165 000 km Change engine oil and filter and replace engine oil pan drain plug washer or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Drain flush and refill cooling system This service can be complex you should have your dealer perform this service See Engine...

Page 369: ...med at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection on page 381 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Change engine oil and filter and replace engine oil pan drain plug washer or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 316 for proper rotat...

Page 370: ...ner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 264 for more information Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 316 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Inspect drive belt s Inspect timing belt Inspect EVAP canister vapor lines and EVAP vent solenoid valve An Emission Control Service See footnote Inspect...

Page 371: ...ce Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 316 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Change engine oil and filter and replace engine oil pan drain plug washer or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may r...

Page 372: ... engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 264 for more information Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 316 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Inspect drive belt s 82 500 Miles 137 500 km Change engine oil and filter and replace engine oil pan drain plug washer or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Ser...

Page 373: ...d or every 24 months whichever occurs first 97 500 Miles 162 500 km Change engine oil and filter and replace engine oil pan drain plug washer or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 316 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Drain flush and refill cooling system...

Page 374: ...Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil on page 260 for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 268 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer fluid res...

Page 375: ...ck Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 340 Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent app...

Page 376: ... pedal for free play and adjust as necessary At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all hood latch assemblies secondary latch pivots spring anchor release pawl hood and body door hinges rear compartment and any folding seat hardware Part D tells you what to use More frequent lubricat...

Page 377: ...dy to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 On automatic transaxle vehicles try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service On manual transaxle vehicles put the shift lever in NEUTRAL push the clutch pedal down halfway and try to start the engine The starter should work only when...

Page 378: ...ut do not start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle needs 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 ...

Page 379: ... your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed by th...

Page 380: ...on and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Loo...

Page 381: ...throttle system for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for...

Page 382: ...se only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 268 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Power Steering System DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Automatic Transaxle Automatic Transaxle Fluid ESSO LT 71141 or TOTAL ATF H50235 GM Part No in Canada 89021903 Manual Transa...

Page 383: ...elease 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 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood and Door Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant GM Part No U S 3634770 in Canada 10953518 or Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No U...

Page 384: ...odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 384 ...

Page 385: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 385 ...

Page 386: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 386 ...

Page 387: ...Roadside Assistance Program 394 Courtesy Transportation 398 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 400 Collision Damage Repair 401 Reporting Safety Defects 405 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 405 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 405 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 406 Service Publications Ordering Information 406 Section 7 Customer A...

Page 388: ...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 389: ...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 390: ... 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 391: ...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 392: ... encourages customers to call the toll free number for assistance However if a customer wishes to write or e mail Chevrolet the letter should be addressed 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...

Page 393: ...hone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 268 6800 Overseas Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit Mexico Central America and Caribbean Islands Countries Except Puerto Rico and U S Virgin Islands Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico S de R L de C V Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma 2740 Col Lomas de Bezares C P 11910 Mexico D F 01 800 508 0...

Page 394: ... or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483 for details TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Assistance Program In the U S call 1 800 CHEV USA 1 800 243 8872 In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 Service available 24 hours a day 365 days a year As the owner of a...

Page 395: ...he vehicle registration and personal ID before lock out service is provided Lock out service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle If your vehicle will not start Roadside Assistance will arrange to have your vehicle towed to the nearest authorized dealership In the U S replacement keys made at the customer s expense will be covered within 10 miles 16 km Eme...

Page 396: ...imbursement of up to a maximum of 500 Canadian for A meals maximum of 50 day B lodging maximum of 100 night and C alternate ground transportation maximum of 40 day This benefit is to assist you with some of the unplanned expense you may incur while waiting for your vehicle to be repaired Pre authorization original detailed receipts and a copy of the repair order are required Once authorization has...

Page 397: ...an customers call 1 800 268 6800 Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in their sole discretion the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limit...

Page 398: ...s 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 service contact your dealer and request an appointment By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs your dealer can help mi...

Page 399: ...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 400: ...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 401: ... 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 service agreement or owner manual for information on its operations and data collection Colli...

Page 402: ...ent collisions Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs Your GM dealer may have a collision repair center with GM trained technicians and state of t...

Page 403: ... to police and other parties involved in the accident Do not discuss your personal condition mental frame of mind or anything unrelated to the accident This will help guard against post accident legal action If you need roadside assistance call GM Roadside Assistance See Roadside Assistance Program on page 394 for more information If your vehicle cannot be driven know where the towing service will...

Page 404: ...n your vehicle If you have a question ask for an explanation Reputable shops welcome this opportunity Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair If you have a pre determined repair facility of choice take your vehicle there or have it towed there Specify to the facility that any required...

Page 405: ...may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA...

Page 406: ...entre CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures adjustments and speci...

Page 407: ...ssing Fee Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 US Processing Fee Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical 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 ...

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Page 409: ... When Should an Airbag Inflate 71 Where Are the Airbags 69 Antenna Integrated Windshield 204 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 211 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 169 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels 341 Care of Safety Belts 339 Chemical Paint Spotting 343 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 340 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 335 Fabric Carpet 337 Finish Care 340 Finish Damage 342 Instrument Panel Vi...

Page 410: ... Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 296 297 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 292 Bulb Replacement cont Halogen Bulbs 290 Headlamp Aiming 290 Headlamps 290 License Plate Lamps 301 Replacement Bulbs 301 Sidemarker Lamps 294 295 Taillamps Stoplamps and Back Up Lamps 300 Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps 298 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 299 Turn Signal Lamps 293 Buying New Ti...

Page 411: ...Restraint 50 Cigarette Lighter 153 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels 341 Exterior Lamps Lenses 340 Fabric Carpet 337 Cleaning cont Finish Care 340 Inside of Your Vehicle 335 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 338 Leather 338 Tires 342 Underbody Maintenance 342 Washing Your Vehicle 339 Weatherstrips 339 Windshield and Wiper Blades 340 Climate Control System 155 Air Filter Passenger Compartmen...

Page 412: ...vice Publications Ordering Information 406 D Daytime Running Lamps 149 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light 176 Defensive Driving 206 Disc MP3 194 198 Doing Your Own Service Work 250 Dome Lamp 151 Door Ajar Light 177 Central Door Unlocking System 96 Door Ajar Reminder 97 Locks 95 Power Door Locks 96 Rear Door Security Locks 97 Driver Position Safety Belt 23 Seat Tilt Adjuster 11 Driving At Night ...

Page 413: ...w 258 Exhaust 121 Oil 260 Overheating 271 Starting 107 Event Data Recorders EDR 400 Extender Safety Belt 37 Exterior Lamps 148 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 264 Finish Damage 342 Flashers Hazard Warning 140 Flash to Pass 143 Flat Tire 324 Flat Tire Changing 324 Flat Tire Storing 333 Fluid Automatic Transaxle 266 Manual Transaxle 266 Power Steering 279 Windshield Washer 280 Fog Lamp Light 176 Fog Lam...

Page 414: ...251 Glove Box 126 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 394 H Hazard Warning Flashers 140 Head Restraints 15 Headlamp Aiming 290 Headlamp Wiring 346 Headlamps 290 Bulb Replacement 290 Daytime Running Lamps 149 Flash to Pass 143 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 292 Halogen Bulbs 290 High Low Beam Changer 142 On Reminder 149 Sidemarker Lamps 294 295 Turn Signal Lamps 293 Heater 155 Hideaway Rear Stor...

Page 415: ...Maintenance 380 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal 380 Throttle System 381 Instrument Panel Overview 136 Instrument Panel I P Brightness 150 Cluster 161 Integrated Windshield Antenna 204 J Jump Starting 285 K Keyless Entry System 91 Keys 89 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 304 Lamps Dome 151 Exterior 148 Fog 150 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver 152 Map 151 LATCH System Child Restraints ...

Page 416: ...cking System 96 Door 95 Lockout Protection 98 Power Door 96 Rear Door Security Locks 97 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance 369 Loss of Control 219 Low Fuel Warning Light 178 Lumbar Manual Controls 12 M Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts 353 Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel Fill 374 At Least Once a Month 374 At Least Once a Year 376 At Least Twice a Year 375 Brake System Inspection 381 Engi...

Page 417: ...ion Indicator Light 172 Manual Lumbar Controls 12 Manual Seats 9 10 Manual Transaxle Fluid 266 Operation 114 Manual Windows 100 Map Lamps 151 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror 123 Outside Convex Mirror 125 Mirrors cont Outside Heated Mirrors 125 Outside Manual Mirrors 123 Outside Power Mirrors 124 MP3 194 198 MyGMLink com 391 N New Vehicle Break In 105 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 353 O Odome...

Page 418: ...tenance Record 384 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 165 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 159 Passenger Sensing System 76 Passing 217 Power Accessory Outlet s 152 Door Locks 96 Electrical System 346 Inadvertent Battery Saver 152 Steering Fluid 279 Windows 101 Pretensioners Safety Belt 37 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 22 R Radios 178 Care of Your CD Player 204 Care of Your CDs 203 Radio ...

Page 419: ...ide Assistance Program 394 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 236 Roof Rack Provisions 128 Routing Engine Drive Belt 354 Running the Engine While Parked 122 S Safety Belt Pretensioners 37 Reminder Light 164 Reminder Tone 164 Safety Belts Care of 339 Center Rear Passenger Position 36 Driver Position 23 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 23 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 22 Rear Seat Passen...

Page 420: ...1 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 31 Signals Turn and Lane Change 142 Spare Tire Compact 334 Installing 329 Removing 326 Storing 333 Specifications Capacities 352 Speed Sensitive Power Steering SSPS Warning Light 170 Speedometer 163 Starting Your Engine 107 Steering 214 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 380 Steering Wheel Controls Audio 202 Steering Wheel Tilt Wheel 1...

Page 421: ...e 311 Tires cont Inspection and Rotation 316 Installing the Spare Tire 329 Pressure Monitor System 312 Removing the Flat Tire 329 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 326 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 333 Tire Sidewall Labeling 304 Tire Terminology and Definitions 307 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 320 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 321 Wheel Replacement 322 When It Is Time for New Tires 317...

Page 422: ... 102 W Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 161 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers 140 Other Warning Devices 140 Warnings cont Safety and Symbols 4 Vehicle Damage 5 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 321 Different Size 319 Replacement 322 Where to Put the Restraint 50 Windows 100 Manual 100 Power 101 Windshield Washer 144 Washer Fluid 280 Wiper Blade Replacement 302 Wiper Blades Cleaning 340 Wiper Fus...

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