Chevrolet 2008 Corvette Navigation System Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

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

Front Seats

............................................... 1-2

Safety Belts

.............................................. 1-9

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-26

Airbag System

......................................... 1-43

Restraint System Check

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

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

Keys

........................................................ 2-3

Doors and Locks

...................................... 2-10

Windows

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

Theft-Deterrent Systems

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

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

........... 2-21

Mirrors

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

OnStar

System

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

Universal Home Remote System

................ 2-46

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-53

Roof Panel

.............................................. 2-57

Convertible Top

....................................... 2-62

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

Instrument Panel Overview

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

Climate Controls

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

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

........ 3-34

Driver Information Center (DIC)

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

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-84

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

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle

....... 4-2

Towing

................................................... 4-29

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

Service

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

Fuel

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

Checking Things Under the Hood

............... 5-12

Rear Axle

............................................... 5-51

Headlamp Aiming

..................................... 5-51

Bulb Replacement

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

Windshield Replacement

........................... 5-55

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

......... 5-55

Tires

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

Appearance Care

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

Vehicle Identification

................................. 5-98

Electrical System

...................................... 5-99

Capacities and Specifications

................... 5-107

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

Maintenance Schedule

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

Customer Assistance and Information

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

Reporting Safety Defects

........................... 7-16

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

........... 7-18

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

2008 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual

Summary of Contents for 2008 Corvette Navigation System

Page 1: ...Driver Information Center DIC 3 51 Audio System s 3 84 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and the Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 29 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 12 Rear Axle 5 51 Headlamp Aiming 5 51 Bulb Replacement 5 52 Windshield Replacement 5 55 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 55 Tires 5 58 Appearance Care 5 87 Vehicle Identificat...

Page 2: ... it appears in this manual This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle Keep this manual the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer retailer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 1 800 551 4123 helminc com Propriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide...

Page 3: ...page number where it can be found Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book A box with the word CAUTION is used to tell about things that could hurt you or others if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people Cautions tell what the hazard is and what to do to avoid or reduce the hazard Read these cau...

Page 4: ...e notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words There are also warning labels on the vehicle which 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...

Page 5: ...ors and Tethers for Children LATCH Z06 Models Only 1 36 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH Coupe and Convertible Models Only 1 39 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 39 Airbag System 1 43 Where Are the Airbags 1 46 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 48 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 1 49 How Does an Airbag Restrain 1 49 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 1 50...

Page 6: ...ent 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 To move a manual seat forward or rearward 1 Lift the bar to unlock the seat 2 Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place 1 2 ...

Page 7: ...down to adjust the height of the seat cushion Your seat position can be stored and recalled if you have the memory option See Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1 4 Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters On vehicles with power lumbar and side bolsters Move A forward or rearward to adjust lumbar support Move B up or down to adjust the side bolsters 1 3 ...

Page 8: ...mn to a comfortable driving position 2 Press and hold button 1 until two beeps let you know that the position has been stored in the memory A second seating mirror and telescopic steering column position can be set by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2 To recall a memory position On vehicles with an automatic transmission press and release the desired button If the vehicle is in PARK ...

Page 9: ... and the telescopic steering column position to a comfortable exit position 3 Press and hold the exit button until two beeps sound to let you know that the exit position is now programmed A second exit position can be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2 To recall an exit position On vehicles with an automatic transmission the vehicle needs to be in PARK P On vehicles with...

Page 10: ...locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked The seats have manual reclining seatbacks The lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seats To adjust the seatback lean slightly forward to lift your weight off the seatback Pull completely up on the lever ...

Page 11: ... 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 belt properly Do not have a seatback r...

Page 12: ...rward The seatback locks in this position To unlock lift up on the latch and push the seatback rearward When you return the seatback to its original position make sure the seatback is locked in place CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked 1...

Page 13: ...In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passenger s are restrained properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not e...

Page 14: ... 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 safety 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...

Page 15: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 11 ...

Page 16: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 12 ...

Page 17: ...ing a safety belt or not But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted And you can unbuckle a safety belt even if you are upside down 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 Whether or not an airbag...

Page 18: ... 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 infants If a child will be riding in the vehicle see Older Children on page 1 26 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 30 Follow those rules for everyone s protection It is very important for all occupants to buckle up Statistics show tha...

Page 19: ... 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 on 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 shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash 1 15 ...

Page 20: ...oo loose It will not give 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 snugly against your body 1 16 ...

Page 21: ...otection 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 on 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 1 17 ...

Page 22: ... 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 on the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 18 ...

Page 23: ...ured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen not on the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 1 19 ...

Page 24: ...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 The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 20 ...

Page 25: ...ash you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury You might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 21 ...

Page 26: ...oss 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 retailer to fix it 1 22 ...

Page 27: ...the belt across you more slowly If you ever pull the shoulder portion of a passenger belt out all the way you may engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Engaging the child restraint locking feature may affect the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 51 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until i...

Page 28: ...ty belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants To unlatch the belt push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close a door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle 1 24 ...

Page 29: ...l need to get new ones and probably other new parts for your safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1 59 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion s...

Page 30: ...e long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit The extender has been designed for adults Never use it for securing child seats To wear it attach it to the regular safety belt For more information see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown b...

Page 31: ...If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Q What is the proper way to wear safety belts A An older child should wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a cras...

Page 32: ... two children to wear the same safety belt The safety belt can not properly spread the impact forces In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time 1 28 ...

Page 33: ...t properly In a crash the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury The child might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 29 ...

Page 34: ...AUTION 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 restraints Children who are not restrained pro...

Page 35: ...crash forces an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg infant will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint 1 31 ...

Page 36: ...at If you must secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go Q What are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints which are purchased by the vehicle s owner are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight he...

Page 37: ...t s neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing child restraint settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants should always be secured in rear facing child restraints CAUTION A young child s hip bones are still so smal...

Page 38: ...holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat B provides restraint for the child s body with the harness A booster seat C D is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window 1 34 ...

Page 39: ...d Convertible Models Only on page 1 39 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 to this manual The child restraint instructions are important so if they are not ...

Page 40: ...hild restraint instructions and see Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 1 39 for instructions on securing your child restraint using the vehicle s safety belts In order to use the top tether anchors in your vehicle you need a child restraint equipped with a top tether The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child restrai...

Page 41: ...and follow the instructions for your child restraint If the child 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 Top Tether Anchor Locations i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors To assist you in locating the top tether anchors the top tether anchor symbol ...

Page 42: ...facturer recommends that the top tether be attached attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor if equipped Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps 2 1 Find the top tether anchor 2 2 Press the ribbed area of the trim cover to open the cover and expose the anchor 2 3 Route attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and t...

Page 43: ...er anchors to secure a child restraint with the LATCH system If a national or local law requires that your top tether be anchored do not use a child restraint in this vehicle because a top tether cannot be properly anchored You must use the safety belts to secure your child restraint in this vehicle unless a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored Refer to your child restrai...

Page 44: ...TION Continued Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 51 for additional information We recommend that rear facing child restraints ...

Page 45: ...efore securing the forward facing child restraint 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 indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3 38 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up...

Page 46: ...h down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor If you are using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 1 42 ...

Page 47: ...this happens slightly recline the vehicle s seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible Remove any additional material from the seat such as blankets cushions seat covers seat heaters or seat massagers before reinstalling or securing the child restraint If the on indicator is still lit do not install a child restraint in this vehicle and check with your dealer retailer To remove the child res...

Page 48: ...of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Airbags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts All airbags are designed to work with safety belts but do not replace them CAUTION Frontal airbags 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 Seat mounted side impac...

Page 49: ...or or side windows in seating positions with seat mounted airbags CAUTION Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehic...

Page 50: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The passenger s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 46 ...

Page 51: ...e properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering Do not use seat accessories that block the inflation path of a seat mounted side impact airbag Driver ...

Page 52: ...narrow object like a pole the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object like a wall If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle goes straight into the object Thresholds can also vary with specific vehicle design Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollove...

Page 53: ...e inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy The inflator the airbag and related hardware are all part of the airbag module Frontal airbag modules are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel For vehicles with seat mounted side impact airbags there are airbag modules in the side of the front seatbacks closest to the door How Does an Airbag Restrain...

Page 54: ...r 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 the vehicle after an airbag inflates then get fr...

Page 55: ...records information after a crash See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 7 18 and Event Data Recorders on page 7 18 Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag system Improper service can mean that the airbag system will not work properly See your dealer retailer for service Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger s position ...

Page 56: ...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 airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the ri...

Page 57: ...the vehicle off Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 1 39 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit check to make sure that the vehicle s seatback is not pressing th...

Page 58: ...remove any additional material from the seat such as blankets cushions seat covers seat heaters or seat massagers and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright position then sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with the person s legs comfortably extended Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for two to three minutes This will allow the syst...

Page 59: ...t have the protection of the airbag s See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 37 for more on this including important safety information A thick layer of additional material such as a blanket or cushion or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers seat heaters and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket eq...

Page 60: ...ur Airbag Equipped Vehicle Q Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly A Yes If you add things that change your vehicle s frame bumper system height front end or side sheet metal they may keep the airbag system from working properly Changing or moving any parts of the front seats safety belts the airbag sensing and diagnostic mod...

Page 61: ...resses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7 2 Q Because I have a disability I have to get my vehicle modified How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system A If you have questions call Customer Assistance The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of th...

Page 62: ...afety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 36 for more information Keep safety belts clean and dry See Care of Safety Belts on page 5 90 Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement Make sure the airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 37 for more information Notice If an airbag covering is damag...

Page 63: ...t assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged See your dealer retailer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash you may need new LATCH system parts New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt or LATCH system if equipped was not being used at the time of the c...

Page 64: ... NOTES 1 60 ...

Page 65: ...ory Power RAP 2 23 Starting the Engine 2 23 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 26 Manual Transmission Operation 2 30 Parking Brake 2 32 Shifting Into Park Automatic Transmission 2 33 Shifting Out of Park 2 34 Parking the Vehicle Manual Transmission 2 35 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 35 Engine Exhaust 2 35 Running the Vehicle While Parked 2 36 Mirrors 2 37 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with O...

Page 66: ...Mats 2 54 Rear Storage Area 2 54 Convenience Net 2 55 Cargo Cover 2 56 Roof Panel 2 57 Removing the Roof Panel 2 57 Storing the Roof Panel 2 59 Installing the Roof Panel 2 60 Convertible Top 2 62 Convertible Top Manual 2 62 Convertible Top Power 2 68 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 2 ...

Page 67: ...njured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The windows will function with the keyless access transmitter in the vehicle and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keyless access transmitter in a vehicle with children 2 3 ...

Page 68: ...er pull the key out without pressing the button This vehicle has a keyless access system with pushbutton start See Ignition Positions on page 2 22 for information on starting the vehicle Notice If you ever lose your transmitter s and or key it could be difficult to get into your vehicle You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in Be sure you have a spare transmitter and or key If you are lo...

Page 69: ...se 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 If there is a decrease in the keyless access transmitter range try this Check the distance The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle It may be necessary to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather Check the location Other v...

Page 70: ...the door flashes two times Press K two times within five seconds to unlock both doors If it is dark enough outside the interior lamps come on Press K to recall the memory settings See Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1 4 for more information Hatch Trunk Press and hold for about one second to open the hatch trunk lid while the engine is off If the engine is running the shift lever mus...

Page 71: ...itter two recognized transmitters are required for Canadian owners 1 Turn the vehicle off 2 Have the recognized and new unrecognized transmitters available 3 Insert the key into the key cylinder located above the license plate See Hatch on page 2 13 for more information 4 Open the trunk 5 Turn the key five times within five seconds 6 The DIC displays READY FOR FOB X where X can be 2 3 or 4 7 Place...

Page 72: ...on page 2 13 for more information 4 Open the trunk 5 Turn the key five times within five seconds 6 The DIC message displays OFF ACCESSORY TO LEARN 7 Press the Acc button ignition switch 8 The DIC reads WAIT 10 MINUTES and counts down to zero one minute at a time 9 The DIC displays OFF ACCESSORY TO LEARN again 10 Press the Acc button ignition switch 11 The DIC reads WAIT 10 MINUTES and counts down ...

Page 73: ... the vehicle in PARK P for an automatic transmission press the brake pedal and the START button If the vehicle has a manual transmission press the clutch and the START button This starts the vehicle however it is recommended that the battery be replaced as soon as possible The DIC may display FOB BATTERY LOW Notice When replacing the battery do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter Sta...

Page 74: ...r vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside press the lock or unlock button on the keyless access transmitter When you have the transmitter with you you may also unlock and open the door by sq...

Page 75: ...ransmitter is lost there are two ways to open the door From inside the vehicle use the door release handle located on the floor next to each seat Pull the handle up to unlock and unlatch the door From outside the vehicle use the key in the cylinder above the license plate to open the hatch then use the door release tab located on the carpet inside the trunk on the driver s side of the vehicle Pull...

Page 76: ...oor is closed again the doors will lock either when your foot is removed from the brake or the vehicle speed becomes faster than 8 mph 13 km h Programmable Automatic Door Unlock Your vehicle is programmed so that when the shift lever is moved into PARK P for automatic transmission vehicles or when the ignition is turned off or is in Retained Accessory Power RAP for manual transmission vehicles bot...

Page 77: ...elect the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3 26 If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust on page 2 35 Notice Closing the hatch trunk lid forcefully or from the sides can cause damage to the glass the defogger or the weather stripping Be sure objects will fit in th...

Page 78: ...ease button on the keyless access transmitter See Keyless Access System on page 2 5 Press the hatch trunk release button located on the rear of the hatch trunk lid above the license plate as long as you have your transmitter with you If your vehicle has lost battery power open the hatch trunk using the vehicle key See Keys on page 2 3 for more information The key lock cylinder is located on the re...

Page 79: ...the handle The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk enabling them to open the trunk from the inside There is a glow in the dark emergency trunk release handle located on the rear wall of the trunk below the latch This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from the inside 2 15 ...

Page 80: ...le with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 16 ...

Page 81: ...indow Press the front of the switch to the second position to activate the express down feature If you want to stop the window as it is lowering press the switch again Window Indexing This feature automatically lowers the window a small amount when the door is opened When the door is closed the window will raise to its full up position If either window does not index properly it could be due to lo...

Page 82: ...nds and release Sun Visors Pull the visor toward you or move it to the side to help reduce glare To use the lighted mirror lift the cover Theft Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities This vehicle has theft deterrent features however they do not make it impossible to steal Theft Deterrent System This vehicle has a theft deterrent alarm system The security light fl...

Page 83: ...er is removed from the vehicle while a passenger is in it have them lock the doors after they are closed The alarm will not arm so the passenger will not set it off Testing the Alarm To test the system 1 Make sure the trunk lid hatch is latched 2 Lower the window on the driver door 3 Manually arm the system 4 Close the doors and wait 30 seconds 5 Reach through the open window and manually pull the...

Page 84: ...o not have to manually arm or disarm the system The security light comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft deterrent system The system has one or more keyless access transmitters that are matched to an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle Only a correctly matched keyless access transmitter starts the vehicle The vehicle may not start if the keyless access transmitter i...

Page 85: ...ne constant speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 805 km Do not make full throttle starts Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new br...

Page 86: ...wer RAP mode the keyless access transmitter must be inside the vehicle to start the engine 9 Acc OFF ACCESSORY When the engine is on or the vehicle is in accessory power mode it is recommended that a manual transmission be placed in REVERSE R An automatic transmission must be placed in PARK P Then press the Acc button to turn the engine off and place the vehicle in RAP See Retained Accessory Power...

Page 87: ...es after the engine is turned off or until either door is opened If a door is opened the power windows and audio system will shut off Starting the Engine Move the shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N for an automatic transmission For a manual transmission the vehicle can be started in NEUTRAL or any other gear as long as the clutch is depressed To restart a manual transmission when you are already m...

Page 88: ...d under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 57 3 Do not race the engine immediately after starting it Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts 4 If the engine does not start and no DIC message is displayed wait 15 seconds before trying again to let the cranking motor cool down If the engine does not start after 5 10 seconds especially in ver...

Page 89: ... might not perform properly Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Stopping Your Engine If your vehicle has an automatic transmission move the shift lever to PARK P and press and hold the Acc Off Accessory button located on the instrument panel until the engine shuts off If the shift lever is not in PARK P the engine shuts off and the vehicle goes into the Accessory Mode...

Page 90: ...uld be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into Park Automatic Transmission on page 2 33 Be sure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brakes...

Page 91: ...f P Park or N Neutral with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle DRIVE D This position is for normal driving It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle If you need more power for passing and you are Going less than about 35 mph 56 km h pu...

Page 92: ...faces If the traction control is active upshifts are delayed to increase your control of the vehicle See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 6 While the Manual Paddle Shift gear selection system is active the transmission will automatically downshift through the gears as the vehicle slows The transmission will select second gear as the vehicle stops From a stop the vehicle will start from and ho...

Page 93: ...Paddle Shift operation is available for use with Cruise Control see Cruise Control on page 3 11 for more information The vehicle speeds required for Manual Paddle Shift up shifts depend on several vehicle inputs which will vary the allowed up shift speed by a few mph km h Up shifts to Fourth 4 gear require approximately 22 mph 35 km h Up shifts to Fifth 5 gear require approximately 28 mph 45 km h ...

Page 94: ...IRD 3 FOURTH 4 FIFTH 5 and SIXTH 6 the same way you do for SECOND 2 Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal To stop let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift to NEUTRAL NEUTRAL Use this position when you start or idle your engine Your shift lever is in NEUTRAL when it is ...

Page 95: ...5 24 25 40 40 64 45 72 50 80 If your engine speed drops below 900 rpm or if the engine is not running smoothly you should downshift to the next lower gear You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for good engine performance Notice When shifting gears do not move the shift lever around unnecessarily This may damage the transmission Shift directly into the n...

Page 96: ...fting from SIXTH 6 to FIFTH 5 The spring will try to pull the shift lever toward FOURTH 4 and THIRD 3 Make sure you move the lever into SECOND 2 or FIFTH 5 If you let the shift lever move in the direction of the pulling you may end up shifting from FIRST 1 to FOURTH 4 or from SIXTH 6 to THIRD 3 Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located to the right of the center console To set the parking b...

Page 97: ...the Acc button ignition switch to turn the engine off Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Automatic Transmission CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or...

Page 98: ...ARK P Shifting Out of Park This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system The shift lock release is designed to Prevent shifting out of PARK P unless the vehicle is running or in Accessory mode and the regular brake pedal is applied The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage less than 9 volt battery If your vehicle has an un...

Page 99: ...at can burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION Engine exhaust can kill It contains the gas carbon monoxide CO which you cannot see or smell It can cause unconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if The exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over ...

Page 100: ...ily NEVER park in a garage with the engine running Also see If You Are Caught in a Blizzard under Winter Driving on page 4 19 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle c...

Page 101: ...tive Map Lamps The mirror has map lamps located at the bottom of the mirror To manually turn the lamps on or off press the button next to each lamp Compass Operation The mirror has an eight point compass display in the bottom of the mirror face When the ignition and the compass feature are on the compass will show two character boxes for approximately two seconds After two seconds the mirror will ...

Page 102: ...ss country trip it will be necessary to adjust the compass variance To adjust for compass variance do the following 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map that follows 2 Press and hold the on off button until a Z and a zone number appears on the display The compass is now in zone mode 3 Once the zone number appears on the display press the on off button quickly until...

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

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

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

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

Page 107: ...e s OnStar Subscriber glove box literature For more information visit onstar com or onstar ca contact OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or TTY 1 877 248 2080 or press the OnStar button to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week Not all OnStar features are available on all vehicles To check if the vehicle has the services described below or for a full description of OnStar s...

Page 108: ... OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls using voice commands Hands Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle and can be used with OnStar Pre Paid Minute Packages Hands Free Calling can also be linked to a Verizon Wireless service plan in the U S or a Bell Mobility service plan in Canada depending on eligibility To find out more refer to the OnStar Owner s Guide in the vehicle s glove...

Page 109: ...verage network capacity and reception when the service is needed and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service Not all services are available everywhere particularly in remote or enclosed areas or at all times Location information about the vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are available and unobstructed The vehicle must have a working electrical system including a...

Page 110: ...cause undesired operation of the device The Canadian Registration ID number is 3521A GTV06A Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Universal Home Remote System Operation This vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System If there are three round Light Emitting Diode LED indicator lights above the Unive...

Page 111: ... Remote Rolling Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System call 1 866 572 2728 or go to www learcar2u com Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are Rolling Code units Programming a garage door opener involves time sensitive actions so read the entire procedure before starting Otherwise the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated To program up...

Page 112: ... blink This button may need to be held for up to 20 seconds 5 Immediately within one second release the button when the garage door moves The indicator light blinks rapidly until programming is complete 6 Press and release the same button again The garage door should move confirming that programming is successful and complete To program another Rolling Code device such as an additional garage door...

Page 113: ... in accessory mode See Ignition Positions on page 2 22 for additional information Programming can only occur when the vehicle is running or in accessory mode 2 To verify that the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit remove the battery cover on the hand held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener motor If there are a row of dip switches similar to the graphic above th...

Page 114: ...head dip switch settings can also be used when the original hand held transmitter is not available The panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above but they should be similar The switch positions on the hand held transmitter could be labeled as follows A switch in the up position could be labeled as Up or On A switch in the down position could be labeled as Down or O...

Page 115: ...o the Universal Home Remote when completing Step 5 4 From inside the vehicle first firmly press all three buttons at the same time for about three seconds Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remote into programming mode 5 The indicator lights blink slowly Enter each switch setting from Step 3 into the vehicle s Universal Home Remote You have two and one half minutes to complete Step 5 No...

Page 116: ...uld move confirming that programming is successful and complete To program another Fixed Code device such as an additional garage door opener a security device or home automation device repeat Steps 1 9 choosing a different button in Step 7 than what was used for the garage door opener Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second The indicator lig...

Page 117: ...e indicator lights begin to blink release both buttons The codes from all buttons are erased For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on page 7 6 Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box lift up on the lever Use the key to lock and unlock The glove box has a light inside Cupholders There are two cup...

Page 118: ...e locator pins To reinstall the floor mats line up the openings in the floor mat over the locator pins and push it down into place Rear Storage Area There are two rear storage compartments in the floor of the rear hatch trunk area Your vehicle has two storage compartment lids To access a storage compartment pull up to open the lid The lids cannot be removed For Z06 models the right rear compartmen...

Page 119: ...isplay and you will not be able to remove the convertible top See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 57 for more information The trunk partition is a flat carpeted board with a horizontal flap that can be attached to the top of the trunk to divide the storage compartment or stored flat when not in use Pull the divider up and snap it onto the snaps on both sides of the trunk Convenience Net The ve...

Page 120: ...ment Using the Cargo Cover 1 Hook the elastic loops on the front corners A of the shade to the T nuts located on the front corners of the rear hatch frame 2 Hook the elastic loops on the rear corners B of the shade to the hooks recessed inside the rear hatch frame near the rear corners 3 Grasp the loop at the rear center of the shade and wrap it around the striker assembly 4 Push the loop to the t...

Page 121: ...ou are sure you can remove the panel alone have someone help you Notice If you drop or rest a roof panel on its edges the roof panel paint and or weatherstripping may be damaged Always place the roof panel in the stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle 1 Park on a level surface and set the parking brake Shift an automatic transmission into PARK P Shift a manual transmission into NEUTR...

Page 122: ...ase latches on the front of the roof panel grasp each handle with your fingers and pull it outward The driver s side handle moves toward the driver s door The passenger s side handle moves toward the passenger s door 2 58 ...

Page 123: ... roof panel as close to the center as possible and lift it away from the vehicle Storing the Roof Panel CAUTION If a roof panel is not stored properly it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver People in the vehicle could be injured Whenever you store a roof panel in the vehicle always be sure that it is stored securely in the proper location Notice If you drop or rest a ro...

Page 124: ... Installing the Roof Panel CAUTION An improperly attached roof panel may fall into or fly off the vehicle You or others could be injured After installing the roof panel always check that it is firmly attached by pushing up on the underside of the panel Check now and then to be sure the roof panel is firmly in place Notice If you drop or rest a roof panel on its edges the roof panel paint and or we...

Page 125: ...ands and gently lift it up and remove it from the storage area 4 Carefully place the roof panel over the top of the vehicle 5 Position the rear edge of the roof panel to the weatherstrip on the back of the roof opening Then align and fit the pins at the rear of the roof panel inside the openings in the rear overhead weatherstrip Gently lower the front edge of the roof panel to the front of the roo...

Page 126: ...he following procedures explain the proper operation of the manual convertible top The parts of the manual convertible top that are used when lowering and raising it are A Front Edge of the Convertible Top B Rear Edge of the Convertible Top C Tonneau Cover Notice Leaving the convertible top down and exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage Always close the conve...

Page 127: ...raise or lower the convertible top while the vehicle is in motion you could damage the top or the top mechanism The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always put an automatic transmission in PARK P or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before raising or lowering the convertible top Lowering the Manual Convertible Top 1 Park on a level surface Shift an automatic transmission into PARK P an...

Page 128: ...ease button located on the underside of the tonneau cover C behind the driver seat Then raise the tonneau cover C If the tonneau cover does not release and three chimes are heard check to make sure the trunk lid is closed Also the cover will not release if the vehicle alarm is armed After pressing the release button the driver and passenger door glass should retract to the full down position If th...

Page 129: ...elease handle Notice If you lower the convertible top into the storage compartment and the rear edge of the top is not in the full down position you could damage the top Always verify that the rear edge of the convertible top is in the full down position before lowering the top into the storage compartment 7 Pull the cable to release the tonneau cover 8 Push forward on the front edge A of the conv...

Page 130: ...nsmission into PARK P and set the parking brake Shift a manual transmission into NEUTRAL and set the parking brake 2 Lower both windows 3 Make sure the ignition is off 4 Tilt the driver s seat forward and press the tonneau cover release button or use the manual release cable if battery power has been lost See Step 6 under Lowering the Manual Convertible Top earlier in this section After pressing t...

Page 131: ...by first raising the front edge A 8 Close the tonneau cover C by pushing it down with a swift firm motion 9 Lower the rear edge B of the convertible top by first slightly pushing the front edge A of the convertible top forward 10 Push the front edge A of the convertible top down from the outside of the vehicle or pull the front edge A of the convertible top down from the center pull down handle lo...

Page 132: ... there are objects in the storage area could damage it or break the glass rear window Always verify that no objects are in the storage area before lowering the convertible top Notice Lowering the top if it is damp wet or dirty can cause stains mildew and damage to the inside of your vehicle Dry off the top before lowering it Notice If you lower the top on your vehicle in cold weather 0 F 18 C or l...

Page 133: ...door Push upward on the front edge The windows will automatically lower 4 Push and hold the bottom of the power convertible top button located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel The windows will automatically lower and the convertible top will lower into the rear of the vehicle A chime will sound when the convertible top has lowered completely If the radio is on the sound ma...

Page 134: ...sure the trunk lid is closed and the rear trunk partition in the rear storage area is in the fastened upright position and that no objects are forward of the divider See Rear Trunk Partition under Rear Storage Area on page 2 54 3 Push and hold the top of the power convertible top button The top will raise and the windows will lower if they were in the raised position A chime will sound when the to...

Page 135: ...completely stowed with the top down and the tonneau latched or closed with the front top latch locked in place at the time the convertible top button was released 1 Open the tonneau cover by pulling the emergency release cable The tonneau cover emergency release cable is located behind the passenger s seat head restraint on the underside forward edge of the tonneau cover Also see Hatch on page 2 1...

Page 136: ... 2 68 When power is restored to the vehicle the hydraulic bolt must be tightened by turning it clockwise The power convertible top button can then be used to lower or raise the convertible top If the power convertible top is operated multiple times the engine should be running to prevent drain on the vehicle s battery Under certain conditions the Driver Information Center DIC may display a message...

Page 137: ...eading Lamps 3 20 Battery Run Down Protection 3 20 Head Up Display HUD 3 20 Accessory Power Outlet s 3 24 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 3 25 Climate Controls 3 26 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 3 26 Outlet Adjustment 3 32 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 3 32 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 34 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 35 Speedometer and Odometer 3 36 Tachometer 3 36 Safety Belt Re...

Page 138: ...Operation and Displays 3 52 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 57 Other Messages 3 74 DIC Vehicle Personalization 3 75 Audio System s 3 84 Setting the Clock 3 85 Radio s 3 85 Using an MP3 3 98 XM Radio Messages 3 102 Navigation Radio System 3 103 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 103 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 103 Radio Reception 3 104 Diversity Antenna System 3 105 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 105 S...

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

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

Page 141: ...hield Wiper Washer Lever See Windshield Wipers on page 3 10 and Windshield Washer on page 3 11 I Driver Information Center DIC Controls See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 52 J Center Air Outlets See Outlet Adjustment on page 3 32 K Hazard Warning Flasher Button See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3 6 L Audio System See Audio System s on page 3 84 M Climate Controls See Dual Automatic Climate...

Page 142: ...ing Brake See Parking Brake on page 2 32 AB Glove Box See Glove Box on page 2 53 AC Instrument Panel Fuse Block See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5 100 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off The hazard warning flasher button is located near the center of ...

Page 143: ...t wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release...

Page 144: ...u The telescopic steering column position can be stored with your memory settings See Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1 4 for more information Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following G Turn and Lane Change Signals See Turn and Lane Change Signals Auto Signal on page 3 9 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer See Headlamp Hig...

Page 145: ...urn or a lane change and the arrows flash faster than normal a signal bulb may be burned out If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuses and check for burned out bulbs See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 100 Turn Signal on Chime A chime will remind you if you leave the turn signal on for more than three ...

Page 146: ...se a delayed wiping cycle Turn the intermittent adjust band down for a longer delay or up for a shorter delay The wiper speed can only be manually adjusted when the lever is in this position 9 Off Move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers 8 Mist Move the lever all the way down to mist and release for a single wiping cycle The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe If yo...

Page 147: ...locking your vision If the fluid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir is low the message CHECK WASHER FLUID will appear on the Driver Information Center DIC display It will take 15 seconds after the bottle is refilled for this message to turn off For information on the correct washer fluid to use see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 41 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Cruise...

Page 148: ...your vehicle is in cruise control and has the Traction Control System TCS and it begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control automatically disengages See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 6 When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you can turn cruise control back on Setting Cruise Control CAUTION If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise you might hit a b...

Page 149: ...d of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You will now cruise at the higher speed If the accelerator pedal is held longer than 60 seconds cruise control will turn off Move the cruise switch from on to resume accelerate Hold it there until you get up to the speed desired and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch briefly to resume...

Page 150: ...ls the vehicle maintains vehicle speed in the driver selected gear and will not automatically up shift or down shift the transmission while the driver s gear selection is active If driving in hilly terrain cruise control may not be able to maintain vehicle speed if an up shift or down shift is not selected by the driver While driving on hilly terrain and cruise control is active with a manual padd...

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

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

Page 153: ...remove the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message in the DIC If the parking lamps or the fog lamps were turned on instead the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will continue to be displayed The regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed To turn off the DRL turn the exterior lamp control to the off position or shift into PARK P The DRL will stay off until the control is toggled again or the vehicle is ...

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

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

Page 156: ...ove box lamps If any of these lamps are left on they will automatically time out after about 10 minutes To reset it all of the above lamps must be turned off or the ignition key on Head Up Display HUD CAUTION If the HUD image is too bright or too high in your field of view it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed l...

Page 157: ...the LS3 engine and 7 000 RPM for the LS7 engine Check Gages Warning Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Transmission Fluid Temperature Gage Automatic Transmission Vehicles Only Engine Oil Temperature Gage Engine Oil Pressure Gage G Force Gage Audio Functions Street Mode Only Navigation Only with Navigation Radio Turn by Turn Guidance There are three HUD modes that you can choose to view in the HUD dis...

Page 158: ...gnition cycle can be displayed by pressing and holding the PAGE button The maximum G display will be shown until the PAGE button is released The maximum G value display will be identical to the normal G value display except the maximum G gage digits X XX G and corresponding G gage bar will overwrite the current G value Be sure to continue scanning the displays controls and driving environment just...

Page 159: ...st the seat to a comfortable driving position If you change your seat position later you may have to re adjust your HUD 3 Press the up or down arrows to center the HUD image in your view The HUD image can only be adjusted up and down not side to side 4 Press the dimmer control downward until the HUD image is no brighter than necessary To turn HUD off press and hold the button until the HUD display...

Page 160: ...ld Replacement on page 5 55 Accessory Power Outlet s The accessory power outlet can be used to connect electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB radio The accessory power outlet is located inside the center console storage compartment on the forward left side To use the outlet remove the tethered cap When not using it always cover the outlet with the protective cap Notice Leaving electri...

Page 161: ...shtray s and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray and cigarette lighter are located on the instrument panel in front of the shift lever To use the ashtray press on the indentation at the top of the door Notice If papers pins or other flammable items are put in the ashtray hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle Never put flammable items in the ashtray ...

Page 162: ...side temperature the air delivery mode and the fan speed After a ten second display of the current settings the word AUTO the driver s temperature setting and the outside temperature will be shown The system will operate to achieve your comfort set temperature as quickly as possible The AUTO control system works best with the windows up and the removable roof installed or the convertible top up 1 ...

Page 163: ...l system on or off Turn the knob to increase or decrease the temperature for the passenger If the passenger s climate control system is off the driver s temperature knob will control the temperature for the entire vehicle N MODE Press this button to manually lock in the current air delivery setting and to stop the automatic mode control Pressing the MODE button will delete AUTO from the digital di...

Page 164: ...ts outside air from entering your vehicle It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle and to help cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly Recirculation mode is not available in defrost or defog mode Air Conditioning Off Press this button to turn the air conditioning compressor off Press AUTO to return to automatic operation When in AUTO the air conditioning com...

Page 165: ...hicle monitors the solar radiation and uses the information to maintain the selected temperature when operating in AUTO mode by initiating needed adjustments to the temperature the fan speed and the air delivery system The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun The recirculation mode will also be activated as necessary Do not cover the solar sensor located on t...

Page 166: ...ioning compressor is on and recirculation mode is off Press the mode button until the defog mode appears on the display Floor Defog This mode directs the air equally between the windshield and the floor outlets with a small amount to the side window outlets When you select this mode the system turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or ...

Page 167: ...ger will only run for about five minutes before turning off The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine Your vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors The mirrors will heat to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirrors when the rear window defog button is pressed If your vehicle has the power convertible top the rear window defogger ...

Page 168: ...ter The passenger compartment air filter removes certain particles from the air including pollen and dust particles Reductions in airflow which may occur more often in dusty areas indicate that the filter may need to be replaced See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for information on how often to replace the filter Notice Driving without a passenger compartment air filter in place can cause water...

Page 169: ...er clips A 2 Remove the passenger compartment air filter housing cover 3 Remove the passenger compartment air filter from the housing 4 Insert the new filter into the housing 5 Reinstall the passenger compartment air filter housing cover 6 Attach the passenger compartment air filter housing cover retainer clips 3 33 ...

Page 170: ...o let you know they are working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the ...

Page 171: ...You will know how fast you are going about how much fuel you have left and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically The instrument panel cluster indicator warning lights gages and DIC messages are explained on the following pages United States Manual Transmission shown Canada Automatic Transmission and Z06 Model similar 3 35 ...

Page 172: ...Notice Fuel will shut off at about 6500 rpm for the base model and 7000 rpm for the Z06 model If you continue to drive your vehicle at the fuel shut off rpm you could damage your engine Be sure to operate your vehicle below the fuel shut off rpm or reduce your rpm quickly when the fuel shuts off Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started a chime will come on for se...

Page 173: ...readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving the airbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid...

Page 174: ...the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag if equipped are enabled may inflate CAUTION If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger s seat it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger s frontal airbag and seat mounte...

Page 175: ...ight front passenger frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag if equipped See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 51 for more on this including important safety information If after several seconds both status indicator lights remain on or if there are no lights at all there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system See your dealer retailer for service CAUTION If th...

Page 176: ... your battery and disable your vehicle One to Four Shift Light Manual Transmission When this light comes on you can only shift from FIRST 1 to FOURTH 4 instead of FIRST 1 to SECOND 2 You must complete the shift into FOURTH 4 to turn off this feature This helps you get the best possible fuel economy After shifting to FOURTH 4 you may downshift to a lower gear if you prefer Notice Forcing the shift ...

Page 177: ...ot set have your brake system inspected right away If the light comes on while you are driving and you have a CHECK BRAKE FLUID message showing on the DIC 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 still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4...

Page 178: ... there is a problem with the regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 41 For vehicles with a Driver Information Center DIC see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 57 for all brake related DIC messages Traction Control System TCS Warning Light This light should come on briefly as you start the engine If the light does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if ...

Page 179: ...e vehicle You should have the system serviced as soon as possible Adjust your driving accordingly When the system is working you will see the ACTIVE HANDLING message displayed in the DIC You may also feel or hear the system working This is normal If the driver turns off the Active Handling System by pressing the button on the console for five seconds the Active Handling System light will come on a...

Page 180: ...hen the engine is started This light also comes on when one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center DIC can accompany the light See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 57 for more information Stop and check the tires as soon as it is safe to do so If underinflated inflate to the proper pressure See Tires on page 5 58 for more in...

Page 181: ...airs that might not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect your vehicle s emission controls and can cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not cove...

Page 182: ...aporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water If so your vehicle s electrical system might be wet The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicl...

Page 183: ...d the ignition will be on but the engine will not start if you press the bottom of the Acc button only briefly less than five seconds the accessory power mode will be turned on but not the ignition After the bulb check be sure to press and release the Acc button again to turn the ignition off and avoid draining the vehicle s battery Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD on board di...

Page 184: ...ll be considered normal It may vary with engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity but readings above the shaded area show the normal operating range Readings in the shaded area tell you that the engine is low on oil or that you might have some other oil problem See Engine Oil on page 5 17 The engine oil pressure can also be displayed using the GAGES button on the Driver Information Cente...

Page 185: ...damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle s security system see Theft Deterrent System on page 2 18 Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light will come on when the fog lamps are in use The light will go out when the fog lamps are...

Page 186: ...gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the engine is on When the needle approaches the low fuel symbol a chime will sound and LOW FUEL will appear on the Driver Information Center DIC display At this time you still have a little fuel left but you should get more soon Press the RESET button to acknowledge a DIC message s Pressing the RESET button will also turn off a DIC message but ...

Page 187: ...rument panel cluster below the speedometer and tachometer directly above the steering column The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel to the right of the instrument panel cluster The DIC comes on when the ignition is turned on After displaying CORVETTE BY CHEVROLET the DIC will display the current driver and the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off If a p...

Page 188: ...perature automatic transmission fluid temperature if equipped battery voltage and front rear tire pressures TRIP Press this button to display your total and trip distance driven the elapsed time function your average speed and the engine oil life OPTION Press this button to choose personal options that are available on your vehicle depending on the options your vehicle is equipped with such as doo...

Page 189: ... and will change frequently as driving conditions change Unlike average fuel economy this menu item cannot be reset Press the fuel button again to display instantaneous fuel economy such as INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY 20 1 MPG or INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY 11 7 L 100 km Fuel Range The range calculates the remaining distance you can drive without refueling It is based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in t...

Page 190: ... show OIL TEMPERATURE HIGH Coolant Temperature This display shows the engine coolant temperature Press the gages button again to display the coolant temperature such as COOLANT TEMPERATURE 123 F or COOLANT TEMPERATURE 51 C If the coolant temperature is low the display will show COOLANT TEMPERATURE LOW If the coolant temperature is high the display will show COOLANT TEMPERATURE HIGH Transmission Fl...

Page 191: ...SI or REAR TIRE PRESSURES L 234 kPa R 228 kPa TRIP Button The TRIP button displays the odometer trip distance elapsed time average speed and oil life remaining information Odometer The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles or kilometers Press the TRIP button to display odometer readings such as ODOMETER 12345 MI or ODOMETER 20008 km You can also display the odometer b...

Page 192: ...will reset to zero and continue counting The display appears as ELAPSED TIMER 00 in the elapsed time function You can start or stop the elapsed time by pressing the RESET button To reset the elapsed time to zero press the RESET button for three seconds while the timer is displayed Pressing and holding the RESET button for at least 10 seconds will reset the timer display to the time since last igni...

Page 193: ...the DIC DIC Warnings and Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition Multiple messages may appear one after another You can scroll through the messages that may have been sent at the same time The DIC is continuously updated with the vehicle performance status So...

Page 194: ...al when the system is operating See Active Handling System on page 4 7 and Braking on page 4 4 ACTIVE HANDLING CALIBRATING This message displays and the active handling system light on the instrument panel cluster turns on while the system is calibrating after exceeding 19 mph 30 km h for 10 seconds See Active Handling System Light on page 3 43 The Active Handling System is not functional yet The ...

Page 195: ...bled this message is displayed It means that the vehicle is trying to save the charge in the battery Turn off unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge BUCKLE PASSENGER This message reminds you to buckle the passenger s safety belt This message displays and a chime sounds when the ignition is on the driver s safety belt is buckled the passenger s safety belt is unbuckled with the pa...

Page 196: ...See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 41 Have the brake system serviced by your dealer retailer as soon as possible See Brakes on page 5 42 CHECK COOLANT LEVEL This message displays when the engine coolant level is low Have the cooling system serviced by your dealer retailer as soon as possible See Engine Coolant on page 5 28 CHECK GAS CAP This message displays if the fuel cap has not been full...

Page 197: ...ompetitive Driving mode Adjust your driving accordingly See Racing or Other Competitive Driving on page 4 15 for more information COOLANT OVER TEMPERATURE This message displays and a chime sounds if the engine coolant exceeds 255 F 124 C If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible You can mo...

Page 198: ...overheated Stop and turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage See Engine Overheating on page 5 31 ENGINE PROTECTION REDUCE ENGINE RPM This message displays if the engine oil temperature exceeds 320 F 160 C Check the engine coolant temperature and engine oil level If the engine is too hot see Engine Overheating on page 5 31 Your vehicle may need service so see your dealer retail...

Page 199: ...coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off When the coolant temperature returns to normal the A C operation automatically resumes You can continue to drive your vehicle If this message continues to appear have the system repaired by your dealer retailer as soon as possible to avoid c...

Page 200: ...re pressure message at a time To read other messages that may have been sent at the same time press the RESET button If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC stop as soon as you can Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading Information label See Run Flat Tires on page 5 64 Loading the Vehicle on page 4 24 Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 66 and Tire Pressure ...

Page 201: ...s and remote garage and gate openers may also generate Electromagnetic Interference EMI that may interfere with the keyless access transmitter Do not carry the keyless access transmitter in the same pocket or bag as these devices The vehicle is experiencing Electromagnetic Interference EMI Some locations such as airports automatic toll booths and some gas stations have EMI fields which may interfe...

Page 202: ...nus used to set personalizations The personalization features will then be set to the default states See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 75 for more information PRESS BRAKE TO START ENGINE Automatic Transmission Only This message displays if you try to start the engine by pressing the keyless ignition start button without having the brake pressed The brake needs to be pressed when starting t...

Page 203: ...is message displays while you are driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the message stays on or comes back on again while you are driving your vehicle is in need of service See your dealer retailer If the antilock brake system ABS warning light is on and the regular brake system warning light is not on you still have brakes bu...

Page 204: ...e PCM has detected a problem within the fuel system Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer This message also displays when the cluster is not getting fuel information from the PCM SERVICE RIDE CONTROL This message displays when the Selective Ride Control system has detected a malfunction and the system must be serviced See your dealer retailer If a fault is present in the Selective Rid...

Page 205: ... the transmission See your dealer retailer for service SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message displays and a chime sounds when there may be an electrical or another system problem with your vehicle Have your vehicle checked by your dealer retailer if this message keeps appearing SET PARK BRAKE FOR SEAT RECALL If your vehicle has a manual transmission this message displays if you try to recall the memor...

Page 206: ...operate the power convertible top See Convertible Top Manual on page 2 62 or Convertible Top Power on page 2 68 for more information SHOCKS INOPERATIVE This message displays when a malfunction is present in the Selective Ride Control system which is causing the shocks to be in their full soft mode This is a warning to the driver that the vehicle handling may be affected Have your vehicle serviced ...

Page 207: ... Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 68 The DIC also shows the tire pressure values See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 52 To acknowledge the message press the RESET button A message reappears every 10 minutes until the condition is corrected TOO COLD TO MOVE TOP This message displays and a chime sounds when the power convertible top button is pressed and the power convertible top pump mot...

Page 208: ...e 4 6 and Active Handling System on page 4 7 for more information To acknowledge this message press the RESET button TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING ON If the Traction Control System TCS and Active Handling System are off this message displays briefly the instrument panel cluster light turns off and a chime sounds when the TCS and Active Handling System are turned on by briefly pressing the Ac...

Page 209: ...id on page 5 27 Also check the engine coolant temperature If it is also hot see Engine Overheating on page 5 31 If this message is displayed during normal vehicle operation on flat roads your vehicle may need service See your dealer retailer for an inspection If driving in a performance or competitive manner the use of S Sport Automatic Mode or S Sport Manual Paddle Shift gear selection is recomme...

Page 210: ...FOB BATTERY LOW See Battery Replacement under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2 6 HATCH AJAR Coupe INTRUSION SENSOR OFF if your vehicle has this feature INTRUSION SENSOR ON if your vehicle has this feature KNOWN FOB See Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2 6 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FOBS LEARNED See Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle under Key...

Page 211: ... the keyless access transmitters are labelled 1 or 2 to correspond to each driver The current driver s preferences are recalled when one of the following occurs The lock or unlock button on the keyless access transmitter labelled 1 or 2 is pressed The appropriate memory button 1 or 2 located on the driver s door is pressed See Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1 4 for more information...

Page 212: ...onal options pressing the OPTION button a final time exits the personal options menu In addition if no button is pressed within 45 seconds the DIC will exit the personal options menu Personal Options The following options are available for programming Display Units This option allows you to choose the measurement units Press the OPTION button until DISPLAY UNITS appears on the display then press t...

Page 213: ...d The vehicle is turned off or in RAP and the unlock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed In order for the Auto Exit Recall feature to work on an automatic transmission vehicle the vehicle must be in PARK P On a manual transmission vehicle the parking brake must be set Press the OPTION button until AUTO EXIT RECALL appears on the display then press the RESET button to scroll through...

Page 214: ...the vehicle is no longer off or in RAP See Keyless Access System on page 2 5 for more information When the mode you want is selected press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option Twilight Delay This option allows you to set the amount of time you want the parking lamps and front fog lamps to remain on after you exit the vehicle This will occur when the vehicle ...

Page 215: ...s option will turn off When the mode you want is selected press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option Flash at Lock This option activates the front and rear turn signals for one long flash when the lock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed This will only occur when the vehicle is off If the lock button on the keyless access transmitter is press...

Page 216: ...smitter has been removed from the interior of the vehicle the doors will lock after eight seconds For example if there are two keyless access transmitters in the vehicle and one is removed the other will be locked in The keyless access transmitter locked in the vehicle can still be used to start the vehicle or unlock the doors if needed A person approaching the outside of the locked vehicle withou...

Page 217: ... then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes DRIVER default BOTH If you choose DRIVER only the driver s door will automatically unlock when you approach and open the driver s door with the keyless access transmitter If you choose BOTH both doors will automatically unlock when you approach and open the driver s door with the keyless access transmitter Auto Unlock This option a...

Page 218: ... to scroll through the following modes ENGLISH default DEUTSCH German FRANCAIS French ITALIANO Italian ESPANOL Spanish If you choose a language that you do not understand press the OPTION and RESET buttons for five seconds The DIC will begin displaying all of the various languages one by one for as long as the buttons are pressed When the desired language is displayed release the buttons and the D...

Page 219: ... letter perform the following steps 6 1 Press the RESET button to reach the letter you would like to change 6 2 Press the OPTION button to scroll through the letter choices 6 3 Press the RESET button to select the letter and proceed on to the next space to the right 7 Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the name or greeting you want is complete After the name or greeting is complete keep pressing the RESET...

Page 220: ...vorite 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 can be added by checking with y...

Page 221: ...e knob to select between the 12 or 24 hour display format The clock mode automatically times out with the changed display format set as the current default setting Radio s Your vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system An indicator light on the upper left side of the radio flashes when the ignition is off to indicate the theft deterrent feature is set For more information see Theft Deter...

Page 222: ...wer Volume Press to turn the system on and off Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume 4 Information For RDS press to change what display while using RDS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of the program if available For XM if equipped press while in XM mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the cu...

Page 223: ...OFF displays For additional information on AudioPilot visit www bose com audiopilot MUTE Press to silence the system Press again to turn the sound on This button is not available on the Radio with Six Disc CD Finding a Station BAND Press to switch between AM XM1 or XM2 if equipped FM1 or FM2 The display shows the selection O e Tune Turn to select radio stations t SEEK u Press the arrows to go to t...

Page 224: ...le Press to select BASS or TREBLE Turn to increase or to decrease the tone If a station is weak or has static decrease the treble To adjust the bass and treble to the middle position press and hold when the tone control is on the display The level changes to the middle position To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position press and hold when no tone or speaker control is displaye...

Page 225: ... tone or speaker control is displayed AUDIO SETTINGS CENTERED displays Finding a Category Station RDS and XM if equipped To select and find a desired category perform the following 1 Press the CAT category button The last selected category displays 2 Turn the tune knob to select the category 3 Once the desired category displays press either SEEK arrow to go to a category s station SEEKING CATEGORY...

Page 226: ...rrent station has a message INFO information displays Press to see the message The message can display the artist song title call in phone numbers etc If the entire message is not displayed parts of the message appears every three seconds To scroll through the message press and release this button A new group of words display after every press of the button Once the complete message has displayed ...

Page 227: ...rected contact your dealer retailer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer retailer when reporting the problem XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial free music coast to coast and in digital qu...

Page 228: ...aged such as cracked broken or scratched the CD does not play properly or not at all Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while handling it this could damage the surface Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge If the surface of a CD is soiled take a soft lint free cloth or dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water and...

Page 229: ...CD and insert the CD partway into the slot label side up The player pulls the CD in Once the CD is loaded wait for INSERT CD to display then load the next CD The CD player takes up to six CDs To load more than one CD but less than six complete Steps 1 through 3 When finished loading CDs press the M button to cancel the loading function The radio begins to play the last CD loaded If more than one C...

Page 230: ...splays RDM Random Radio with Six Disc CD Player Press to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order on one CD or all of the loaded CDs To use random do one of the following To play the tracks on the CD you are listening to in random order press and release until RANDOM DISC PLAY displays Once all tracks on this disc have played RANDOM DISC PLAY will repeat To play the tracks on all of ...

Page 231: ...isplays and a beep sounds Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of the first track of each loaded CD Press either arrow again to stop scanning AUTO EQ Automatic Equalization Press to select the equalization setting while playing a CD The equalization is stored when a CD is played For more information on AUTO EQ see AUTO EQ listed previously in this section BAND Press to listen to the radio when...

Page 232: ... save the track into memory When song list is pressed one beep sounds ADDED SONG displays 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for saving other selections SONGLIST FULL displays if you try to save more than 20 selections To play the song list press the R button The recorded tracks begins to play in the order they were saved Seek through the song list by using the SEEK arrows Seeking past the last saved track re...

Page 233: ... mode press the R button One beep sounds and S LIST is removed from the display CD Messages CHECK CD or CD READ ERROR If this message displays and or the CD comes out it could be for one of the following reasons It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play You are driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the CD should play The CD is dirty scratched we...

Page 234: ...ayer Additional volume adjustments might need to be made from the portable device BAND Press to listen to the radio while a portable audio device is playing The portable audio device continues playing so you might want to stop it or turn it off CD AUX CD Auxiliary Press to play a CD while a portable audio device is playing Press again and the system begins playing audio from the connected portable...

Page 235: ...the maximum but all items over the maximum are ignored Root Directory The root directory is treated as a folder If the root directory has compressed audio files the directory is displayed as F1 ROOT All files contained directly under the root directory are accessed prior to any root directory folders However playlists Px are always accessed before root folders or files Empty Directory or Folder If...

Page 236: ...he song name is not present in the ID3 tag then the radio displays the file name without the extension such as mp3 as the track name Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened Parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the filename does not display Preprogrammed Playlists Preprogrammed playlists that were created by WinAmp MusicMatch or Real Jukebox softwar...

Page 237: ...isplays To repeat a CD press and release until REPEAT ONE DISC displays To repeat a folder press and release until REPEAT FOLDER displays To turn off repeated play press and release the RPT button until REPEAT OFF displays MUTE Press to silence the system Press again to turn the sound on This button is not available on the Radio with Six Disc CD t SEEK u Press the left arrow to go to the start of ...

Page 238: ...mation is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No Info No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel The system is working properly Not Found There are no channels available for the selected category The system is working properly XM Locked The XM receiver in the vehicle could have previously been in another vehicle For security purpo...

Page 239: ...te if stolen Your radio has a blinking indicator light located on the upper left side of the radio The indicator light is used to show that the theft deterrent feature mode is set The blinking indicator light will only flash when the ignition is in the off position Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has this feature some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel They include ...

Page 240: ...t Pushbuttons Press this button to play stations that are programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons The radio only seeks preset stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers vehicle convenience accessories and external electronic devices are plugged into the...

Page 241: ... occur when making or receiving phone calls charging the phone s battery or simply having the phone on This interference causes an increased level of static while listening to the radio If static is received while listening to the radio unplug the cellular phone and turn it off Diversity Antenna System The AM FM antenna is a hidden self tuning system It optimizes the AM and FM signals relative to ...

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Page 243: ...f Road Recovery 4 13 Passing 4 13 Loss of Control 4 13 Racing or Other Competitive Driving 4 15 Driving at Night 4 16 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 16 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 18 Highway Hypnosis 4 18 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 18 Winter Driving 4 19 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 23 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 24 Loading the Vehicle 4 24 Towing 4 29 Towing ...

Page 244: ...r in front of you Focus on the task of driving Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life Drunk Driving CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collis...

Page 245: ... never to drink alcohol and then drive Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking Control of a Vehicle The...

Page 246: ...raking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops The brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means bet...

Page 247: ... 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 the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember ABS does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brak...

Page 248: ...g but this is normal If your vehicle is in cruise control when the TCS system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may re engage the cruise control See Turn Signal Multifunction Lever on page 3 8 The SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM message and the TCS warning light will come on to let you know if there is a pro...

Page 249: ...s a computer controlled system that helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions This is accomplished by selectively applying any one of the vehicle s brakes When you first start your vehicle during cold winter weather and begin to drive away the message ACTIVE HANDLING WARMING UP may be displayed in the DIC This is normal You can acknowledge this me...

Page 250: ...em off the Traction Control System will also be turned off Adjust your driving accordingly To turn the system off press the ACTIVE HANDLING button on the console for five seconds You can turn the system on at any time by pressing the button The DIC will display the appropriate message when you push the button If the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM system detects a flat tire and the Driver Information Ce...

Page 251: ...ess the Acc button the Active Handling and Traction Control Systems will be on The TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING ON message will be displayed temporarily in the DIC and a chime will be heard Notice When traction control is turned off or Competitive Driving Mode is active it is possible to lose traction If you attempt to shift with the rear wheels spinning with a loss of traction it is possib...

Page 252: ...ides a smooth soft ride SPORT Use where road conditions or personal preference demand more control This setting provides more feel or response to the road conditions You can select a setting at any time Based on road conditions steering wheel angle and your vehicle speed the system automatically adjusts to provide the best ride and handling Select a new setting whenever driving conditions change T...

Page 253: ... road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control See Traction...

Page 254: ...hese First apply the brakes See Braking on page 4 4 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees ver...

Page 255: ...sing Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass If in doubt wait Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines that could indicate a turn or an intersection Never cross a solid or double solid line on your side of the lane Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass Doing so can reduce your visibility Wait your turn to pass a...

Page 256: ...starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It...

Page 257: ... or near 1 quart 1 L above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range on the engine oil dipstick After the competitive driving remove excess oil so that the level on the dipstick is not above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range Vehicles with the Z51 performance package have greaseable outer ends on both of the rear toe links Under normal use lubrication should be perform...

Page 258: ...Do not wear sunglasses Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps Keep the windshield and all glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Keep your eyes moving especially during turns or curves No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver might need at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 yea...

Page 259: ...us about trying to drive through flowing water Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous Water can build up under your vehicle s tires so they 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 There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down whe...

Page 260: ...osis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving If you become tired or sleepy find a safe place to park your vehicle and rest Other driving tips include Keep the vehicle well ventilated Keep interior temperature cool Keep your eyes moving scan the road ahead and to the sides Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep h...

Page 261: ...d Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane Top of hills Be alert something could be in your lane stalled car accident Pay attention to special road signs falling rocks area winding roads long grades passing or no passing zones and take appropriate action Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving Have your vehicle in good shape for winter You might want to put winter emergency ...

Page 262: ...F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Traction control improves your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even though your vehicle has a traction control system slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions Under cert...

Page 263: ...r If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you are actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow Here are some thing...

Page 264: ...nd check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and i...

Page 265: ... mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4 24 If the vehicle has a traction system it can often help to free a stuck vehicle Refer to the vehicle s traction system in the Index If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle turn the traction system off and use the rocking method CAUTION If you let your vehicle s tires spin at high speed they can explode an...

Page 266: ...ou will cause a rocking motion that could free your vehicle If that does not get your vehicle out after a few tries it might need to be towed out If your vehicle does need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 29 Loading the Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupa...

Page 267: ...on on the vehicle Certification label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axle See Certification Label later in this section Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weig...

Page 268: ... from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 400 lbs 181 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg x 1 150 lbs 68 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo We...

Page 269: ...apacity Weight for Example 3 400 lbs 181 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg x 2 400 lbs 181 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about your vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Example 2 E...

Page 270: ...ad your vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry See Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit earlier in this section CAUTION Do not load the 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 the vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to los...

Page 271: ...ng Towing Your Vehicle The vehicle was neither designed nor intended to be towed with any of its wheels on the ground Consult your dealer retailer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle needs to be towed See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 8 Notice Dolly towing or dinghy towing your vehicle may cause damage because of reduced ground clearance Always put your vehicle on a fl...

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Page 273: ...ission Fluid 5 27 Manual Transmission Fluid 5 27 Hydraulic Clutch 5 27 Engine Coolant 5 28 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 31 Engine Overheating 5 31 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 33 Cooling System 5 34 Power Steering Fluid 5 39 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 41 Brakes 5 42 Battery 5 45 Jump Starting 5 46 Rear Axle 5 51 Headlamp Aiming 5 51 Bulb Replacement 5 52 High Intensity Dischar...

Page 274: ...90 Weatherstrips 5 91 Washing Your Vehicle 5 91 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 91 Finish Care 5 92 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 93 Removable Roof Panel 5 93 Convertible Top 5 94 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels and Trim 5 94 Tires 5 95 Finish Damage 5 95 Underbody Maintenance 5 96 Fiberglass Springs Composite Springs 5 96 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 96 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 97 Vehic...

Page 275: ...erodynamics durability and electronic systems like antilock brakes traction control and stability control Some of these accessories could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by warranty GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on your vehicle Your GM dealer retailer can accessorize your vehicle using genuine GM Accessories When you go to your GM dealer ret...

Page 276: ...or additional information see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper n...

Page 277: ...ommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline The 8th digit of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN shows the code letter or number that identifies your vehicle s engine The VIN is at the top left of the instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number VIN on page 5 98 Gasoline Octane If your vehicle has the 6 2L V8 engine VIN Code W use premium unleaded gasoline with a p...

Page 278: ...or 3 511 in Canada Some gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT We recommend against the use of gasolines containing MMT See Additives on page 5 7 for additional information California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications See the ...

Page 279: ...available in your area We recommend that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier However E85 85 ethanol and other fuels containing more than 10 ethanol must not be used in vehicles that were not designed for those fuels Notice Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in the ...

Page 280: ...try where you will be driving Filling the Tank CAUTION Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries To help avoid injuries to you and others read and follow all the instructions on the pump island Turn off your engine when you are refueling Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle Do not use cellular phones Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from ...

Page 281: ...cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver s side of the vehicle The fuel door release button is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel Push the button to release the fuel door 5 9 ...

Page 282: ...on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly If you spill fuel and then something ignites it you could be badly burned This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill fuel Do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have f...

Page 283: ...Your dealer retailer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit properly This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 45 Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can...

Page 284: ... clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine 5 12 ...

Page 285: ...it It is located inside the vehicle below the instrument panel on the driver s side 2 Go to the side of the vehicle and pull up on the rear edge of the hood near the windshield Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly 5 13 ...

Page 286: ...Engine Compartment Overview If your vehicle has the 6 2L LS3 V8 engine and you are facing the front when you open the hood here is what you will see 5 14 ...

Page 287: ... 28 E Engine Air Cleaner Filters See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 25 F Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 39 G Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 17 H Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 17 I Engine Compartment Fuse Block See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 5 104 J Passenger Compar...

Page 288: ...If your vehicle has the 7 0L LS7 V8 engine and you are facing the driver s side of the vehicle when you open the hood here is what you will see 5 16 ...

Page 289: ... Checking Engine Oil Except Z06 If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message on the Driver Information Center DIC comes on check the engine oil level right away For more information see Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 51 You should check the engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It is a good idea to check the engine oil level every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the...

Page 290: ...r Other Competitive Driving on page 4 15 for additional information on engine oil Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewh...

Page 291: ...he actual amount of oil in the system With this system engine oil is contained in an external tank separate from the engine Under normal operating conditions the oil pan under the engine does not store any oil If the vehicle has been parked for an extended period without the engine being started some oil will seep back into the oil pan reducing the amount of oil held in the dry sump tank and there...

Page 292: ...st one quart liter of the recommended oil through the oil fill cap opening in the oil tank This section explains what kind of oil to use For engine oil crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications on page 5 107 See Racing or Other Competitive Driving on page 4 15 for additional information on engine oil Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets ab...

Page 293: ...e oil to drain 2 Once the oil has been drained from the engine remove the engine oil filter and allow the oil to drain 3 Re install both drain plugs and tighten them to 18 lb ft 25 Y 4 Replace the oil filter and tighten it to 18 lb ft 25 Y See Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6 14 for the correct filter 5 Oil is filled through the opening in the top of the external engine oil tank Remove the ...

Page 294: ...hown in the viscosity chart SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 Oils meeting these requirements should 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 on the oil container and use o...

Page 295: ... a racetrack ready dry sump engine lubrication system This high performance system operates differently than a standard engine lubrication system and requires a special procedure when changing the engine oil and filter See Engine Oil on page 5 17 When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message will come o...

Page 296: ...epeat the procedure What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and dispos...

Page 297: ...filter intake and or housing If you are cleaning your vehicle with the hood open take care not to spray water directly near the filter opening of the air cleaner as shown in the illustration as this could damage your vehicle s engine When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filters Inspect the air cleaner filters at the Maintenance II intervals and replace them at the first oil change after each 50 ...

Page 298: ...tenance Replacement Parts on page 6 14 4 Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to replace the air cleaner filter cover CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires If it is not there and the engine backfires you could be burned Do not drive with it off and be careful working...

Page 299: ...age your vehicle and the damages may not be covered by your warranty Always use the automatic transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Additional Required Services on page 6 6 and be sure to use the fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Manual Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to...

Page 300: ...with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for five years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating on page 5 31 A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and...

Page 301: ...uld catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If an improper coolant mixture is used the engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by the vehicle 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 ...

Page 302: ...the engine 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 The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark The FULL COLD mark is on the front of the coolant surge tank Do not overfill the surge tank Too ...

Page 303: ...essure 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 secured The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully installed on the coolant surge tank See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for more information on location Engine Overheating You will find an engine coolant temperature gage on the ...

Page 304: ...ne catches fire while driving with no coolant the vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5 33 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious ...

Page 305: ...lp right away Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode If an overheated engine condition exists and the messages COOLANT OVER TEMPERATURE and REDUCED ENGINE POWER are displayed along with the Check Engine light an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you will notice a loss in power and engine performance This operating mod...

Page 306: ...se injury Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface The coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark on the front of the coolant surge tank If it is not you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses heater h...

Page 307: ...s overheating the fan should be running If it is not your vehicle needs service Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5 33 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL can cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In a...

Page 308: ...They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap CAUTION Adding only plain water ...

Page 309: ...rn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine 1 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one quarter turn and then stop If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pres...

Page 310: ...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 add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level stabilizes at the FULL COLD mark on the coolant surge tank 5 38 ...

Page 311: ... the coolant is not at the proper level when the system cools down again see your dealer retailer Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for reservoir location When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indica...

Page 312: ... the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark When the engine compartment is hot the level should be at the HOT mark When the engine compartment is cool the level should be at the FULL COLD mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Always use the proper fl...

Page 313: ...or 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 the washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it is very co...

Page 314: ...at sooner or later the brakes will not work well It is not a good idea to top off the brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If fluid is added when the linings are worn there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed Add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on ...

Page 315: ...nd the area around the cap before removing it This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system the brakes might not work well This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in t...

Page 316: ...ravel See your dealer retailer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign that brake service might be required Brake Adjustment As you make brake stops the disc brakes automatically adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work we...

Page 317: ...productive harm Wash hands after handling Vehicle Storage CAUTION Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you are not careful See Jump Starting on page 5 46 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Infrequent Usage If you drive your vehicle infrequently remove the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep the battery ...

Page 318: ...vehicle when the battery has run down 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...

Page 319: ...n off the radio and all lamps that are not needed This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save the radio 4 Open the hoods and locate the positive and negative terminal locations on each vehicle Your vehicle has a remote positive terminal A and a remote negative terminal B as shown in the illustration which should be used to jump start your vehicle The remote positive termi...

Page 320: ... battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you do not explosi...

Page 321: ...minal if the vehicle has one 7 Do not let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the neg...

Page 322: ...ls C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other ve...

Page 323: ...ubricant GM Part No U S 89021677 in Canada 89021678 meeting GM Specification 9986115 To completely refill after draining add Limited Slip Axle Lubricant Additive GM Part No U S 1052358 in Canada 992694 See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Then fill to the bottom of the filler plug hole with the Synthetic Gear Lubricant Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and s...

Page 324: ... service any of the system components you could be seriously injured Have your dealer retailer or a qualified technician service them Your vehicle has HID headlamps After your vehicle s HID headlamp bulb has been replaced you may notice that the beam is a slightly different shade than it was originally This is normal Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if ...

Page 325: ...charge HID Lighting on page 5 52 for more information To replace a high beam or front parking turn signal DRL bulb do the following 1 Turn the wheel to allow access to the wheel well 2 Access the high beam or front parking turn signal bulbs by removing the access panel To do this remove the three outer fasteners and move the cover back 3 Remove the outer cover to expose the high beam headlamp bulb...

Page 326: ...ulb and reattach to the bulb socket Replace the front parking turn signal bulb by turning the bulb socket clockwise 7 Reverse the Steps 2 through 4 to reinstall Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps To replace a stoplamp taillamp turn signal bulb 1 Remove the screw from the top of the lamp assembly 2 Tilt the lamp assembly toward you 3 Turn the bulb socket one quarter turn counterclockwise and pull ...

Page 327: ...ndshield is part of the Head Up Display HUD system If you ever have to get your windshield replaced get one that is designed for HUD or your HUD image may look out of focus Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in diffe...

Page 328: ...y C Locking Tab D Blade Pivot E Hook Slot F Arm Hook 3 Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab C Pull down on the blade assembly A to release it from the wiper arm hook F 4 Remove the insert from the blade assembly A The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by the bottom claws of the blade assembly At the notch end pull the insert from the blade assembly 5 56 ...

Page 329: ...ert is fully installed 2 Be sure the notches are locked by the bottom claws Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slots 3 Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot 4 Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly onto the windshield Installation guide A Claw in Notch B Correct Installatio...

Page 330: ...ued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 66 Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit ...

Page 331: ...r your vehicle All season tires provide good overall performance on most surfaces but they may not offer the traction you would like or the same level of performance as winter tires on snow or ice covered roads Winter tires in general are designed for increased traction on snow and ice covered roads With winter tires there may be decreased dry road traction increased road noise and shorter tread l...

Page 332: ...ication code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identificatio...

Page 333: ...cates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall C Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 60 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply constructio...

Page 334: ...i or kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 66 Curb Weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant but without passengers and cargo DOT Markings A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Tr...

Page 335: ... that contains a whitewall bears white lettering 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 ti...

Page 336: ...eight occupant weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle s capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure See Tire and Loading Information Label under Loading the Vehicle on page 4 24 Run Flat Tires Your vehicle when new had run flat tires There is no spare tire no tire changing equipment and no pl...

Page 337: ... flat tire check with an authorized run flat tire service center to determine whether the tire can be repaired or should be replaced To maintain your vehicle s run flat feature all replacement tires must be self supporting tires As soon as possible contact the nearest authorized GM or run flat servicing facility for inspection and repair or replacement To locate the nearest GM or run flat servicin...

Page 338: ... from road hazards A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle 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 ad...

Page 339: ...than 1 mile 1 6 km Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem Press the tire gage firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label no further adjustment is necessary If the inflation pressure is low add air until you reach the recommended amount If you overfill the tire release air ...

Page 340: ...on label See Loading the Vehicle on page 4 24 Example You will find the maximum load and inflation pressure molded on the tire s sidewall in small letters near the rim flange It will read something like this Maximum load 690 kg 1521 lbs 300 kPa 44 psi Max Press For this example you would set the inflation pressure for high speed driving at 38 psi 265 kPa Racing or other competitive driving may aff...

Page 341: ...pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for...

Page 342: ...dings to a receiver located in the vehicle When a low tire pressure condition is detected the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure warning light located in the instrument panel cluster At the same time a message to check the pressure in a specific tire appears on the Driver Information Center DIC display The low tire pressure warning light and the DIC warning message appear at each ignition cycl...

Page 343: ...PMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable When the system detects a malfunction the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle A DIC warning message is also displayed The low tire warning light and DIC warning message come on at each ignition c...

Page 344: ... identification code Any time you replace one or more of the TPMS sensors or rotate your vehicle s tires the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire wheel position The sensors are matched to the tire wheel positions in the following order driver side front tire passenger side front tire passenger side rear tire and driver side rear tire using a TPMS diagnostic tool See your de...

Page 345: ... The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage The rubber in tires degrades over time even if they are not being used This is also true for the spare tire if your vehicle has one Multiple conditions affect how...

Page 346: ...r mud and snow See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 5 60 for additional information GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep your vehicle performing most like it did when the tires were new Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and handling performance of your vehicle See Tire Inspection and Rotation on pag...

Page 347: ...ormation label See Loading the Vehicle on page 4 24 for more information about the Tire and Loading Information label and its location on your vehicle Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires this may affect the way your vehicle performs including its braking ride and handling characteristics stability and re...

Page 348: ...s with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the...

Page 349: ...ion of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor V...

Page 350: ...oper diagnosis Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer retailer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer retailer will know the kind of wheel you need Ea...

Page 351: ...p aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire clearance to the body and chassis CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause a crash When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towe...

Page 352: ...ned 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 Tighten the wheel lug nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION Putting a used wheel on the vehicle is dangerous You cannot know how it has been used or how far it has been driven...

Page 353: ... avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly re adjust or remove the device if it is contacting your vehicle and do not spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the rear tires Lifting the Vehicle CAUTION Lifting a vehicle can cause an injury The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people You and they could be badly injured Find a level place...

Page 354: ...tions that came with the jack and be sure to use the correct lifting points to avoid damaging your vehicle Notice Lifting your vehicle improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty To lift your vehicle properly follow the advice in this part To help prevent vehicle damage Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle Make sure the j...

Page 355: ...t lifting points can be accessed from either side of your vehicle behind the front tires 1 Locate the front lifting points A according to the illustration shown 2 Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle 5 83 ...

Page 356: ... with the jack making sure the jack spans at least two of the crossmember ribs B Lifting From the Rear The rear lifting points can be accessed from the rear of the vehicle on either the driver s or passenger s side 5 84 ...

Page 357: ...illustration shown 2 Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle 3 Lift the vehicle with the jack making sure the jack spans at least two of the crossmember ribs B For more information see Doing Your Own Service Work on page 5 4 5 85 ...

Page 358: ... will not have to be replaced Run flat tires perform so well without any air that a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS is used to alert you if a tire has lost pressure See Run Flat Tires on page 5 64 and Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 68 CAUTION Special tools and procedures are required to service a run flat tire If these special tools and procedures are not used you or others could be inju...

Page 359: ...r 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 Remove any accidental over spray from other surfaces immediately To prevent over spray apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth Notice If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning g...

Page 360: ...L of water is a good guide Use only mild neutral pH soaps Too much cleaner that saturates the upholstery Organic solvents such as naptha alcohol etc that can damage your vehicle s interior Fabric Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats...

Page 361: ...isture from the fabric or carpet Coated Moldings These moldings are around the hatch opening in the rear area When lightly soiled wipe with a sponge or soft lint free cloth dampened with water When heavily soiled use warm soapy water Leather A soft cloth dampened with water can be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be us...

Page 362: ...rganic solvents to clean your vehicle s interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non uniform manner Some commercial products may increase gloss on your instrument panel The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Cargo Cover and Convenience Net Wash with w...

Page 363: ...age the paint metal or plastic on your vehicle Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer retailer See Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 5 97 Follow all manufacturers directions regarding correct product usage necessary safety precautions and appropriate disposal of any vehicle care product Rinse the vehicle well before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents compl...

Page 364: ...ree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You...

Page 365: ...er that contains ethyl alcohol or ethyl sulfate on the roof panel you could damage the panel The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Only use a GM approved glass cleaner on the roof panel Special care is necessary when cleaning removing and or storing the roof panel Flush with water to remove dust and dirt then dry the panel Clean a transparent roof panel with GM Glass Cleaner Leave the ...

Page 366: ...h it could leave streaks If you decide to go through an automatic car wash ask the manager if the equipment could damage your top Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels and Trim Your vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome plated wheels Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be ...

Page 367: ...ould damage the aluminum or chrome plated wheels The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Never drive a vehicle equipped with aluminum or chrome plated wheels through an automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes Tires To clean the tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner Notice Using petroleum based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint fin...

Page 368: ...Notice If you use acidic or corrosive cleaning products engine degreasers or aluminum cleaning agents on fiberglass springs you may damage the springs The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Use only approved cleaners when cleaning your vehicle s fiberglass springs Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall u...

Page 369: ...re Wheel Cleaner Removes dirt and grime from chrome wheels and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on and wipe off Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one...

Page 370: ...dentification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code helps identify the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 107 for your vehicle s engine code Service Parts Identification Label This label is on the inside of the glove box It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts The label has ...

Page 371: ...r Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 56 Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses in the fuse block An electrical overload will cause the lamps to turn off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until th...

Page 372: ...n the road and do not have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located on the passenger side of the vehicle under the instrument pa...

Page 373: ...uses Usage BCK UP LAMP Reverse Lamps BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used Fuses Usage BTSI SOL STR WHL LCK Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Steering Wheel Column Lock CLSTR HUD Cluster Heads Up Display 5 101 ...

Page 374: ...ISRVM HVAC Electric Inside Rearview Mirror Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning ONSTAR OnStar Fuses Usage RDO S BAND VICS Radio S Band VICS REAR FOG ALDL TOP SWTCH Rear Fog Lamp Assembly Line Diagnostic Link Connector Convertible Top Switch REVERSE LAMPS Reverse Lamps RUN CRNK Run Crank Relay SDM AOS SWTCH AIRBAG Sensing and Diagnostic Module Automatic Occupant Sensing Module Airbag SPARE Spare SP...

Page 375: ... Used BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used Fuses Usage DRVR HTD SEAT Driver Heated Seat LTR Cigarette Lighter PASS HTD SEAT Passenger Heated Seat PWR SEATS MSM Power Seats Memory Seat Module PWR WNDWS TRUNK FUEL RELSE Power Windows Trunk Fuel Door Release TRUNK RELSE Trunk Release WPR DWELL Wiper Dwell WPR WSW Windshield Wiper Washer 5 103 ...

Page 376: ...mpartment located on the passenger side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for more information on location Notice Spilling liquid on any electrical components on your vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component 5 104 ...

Page 377: ...13 Electronic Suspension Control Option 14 Canister Purge Solenoid Mass Air Flow Sensor 15 Air Conditioner Compressor 16 Even Numbered Fuel Injectors 17 Windshield Washer Fuse Usage 18 Headlamp Washer 19 Passenger Side Low Beam Headlamp 20 Fuel Pump 21 Driver Side Low Beam Headlamp 22 Front Fog Lamp 23 Passenger Side High Beam Headlamp 24 Driver Side High Beam Headlamp J Style Fuses Usage 25 Cooli...

Page 378: ...amp 46 Headlamp Washer 55 Fuel Pump Mini Relays Usage 40 Rear Defog 41 Windshield Wiper High Low 42 Windshield Wiper Run Accessory 43 Crank 44 Powertrain Ignition 1 45 Windshield Wiper On Off 47 Low Beam Headlamp Spare Fuses Usage 48 Spare 49 Spare 50 Spare 51 Spare 52 Spare 53 Spare 54 Fuse Puller Diodes Usage Diode 1 Wiper Diode 2 5 106 ...

Page 379: ...ir conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer retailer for more information Cooling System 6 2L V8 Engine 12 5 qt 11 85 L 7 0L V8 Engine 11 9 qt 11 25 L Engine Oil with Filter 6 2L V8 Engine 6 0 qt 5 7 L 7 0L V8 Engine 8 5 qt 8 0 L Fuel Tank 18 0 gal 68 0 L Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission Pan Removal and Filter R...

Page 380: ...ter filling Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Firing Order 6 2L V8 LS3 W Automatic Manual 0 040 inch 1 016 mm 1 8 7 2 6 5 4 3 7 0L V8 LS7 E Manual 0 040 inch 1 016 mm 1 8 7 2 6 5 4 3 Engine Data Engine Horsepower Torque Displacement Compression Ratio 6 2L V8 without option NPP 430 5900 rpm 424 lb ft 4600 rpm 6 2L 10 69 1 6 2L V8 with option NPP 436 5900 rpm 428 lb f...

Page 381: ...eduled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 14 Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 15 Maintenance Record 6 16 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Page 382: ...cessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance is important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality ...

Page 383: ...ng the Vehicle on page 4 24 are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits use the recommended fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 5 The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 should be performed when indicated See Additional Required Services on page 6 6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6 7 for further information CAUTION Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be ...

Page 384: ...ear and at this time the system must be reset Your dealer retailer has trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine parts and reset the system If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally you must service your vehicle within 3 000 miles 5 000 km since your last service Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System o...

Page 385: ...ootnote k Check tire inflation pressures and tire wear See Tires on page 5 58 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional services See Additional Required Services in this section Inspect suspension and steering components See footnote b Inspect engine cooling system See footnote c Inspect wiper b...

Page 386: ...40 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 25 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnote h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter normal service Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Engin...

Page 387: ...bricate the outer ends of both rear toe links c Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and clamps replace with genuine parts as needed To help ensure proper operation a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once...

Page 388: ...service See Engine Coolant on page 5 28 for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and filler neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap j If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often k If you drive regularly under dusty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change l Visually inspect belt for fraying exc...

Page 389: ...her Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid if necessary At Least Once a Month Tire Inspection and Inflation Check Inspect the vehicle s tires for wear and make sure they are inflated to the correct pressures See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 66 At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check CAUTION When you are doi...

Page 390: ...l the way down contact your dealer retailer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on pa...

Page 391: ...rake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake Contact ...

Page 392: ... 17 Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 5 28 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Optikleen Washer Solvent Hydraulic Clutch System Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Use only GM Part No U S 88958860 in Canada 88901244 Super DOT 4 brake fluid Power St...

Page 393: ...t Additive GM Part No U S 1052358 in Canada 992694 where required See Rear Axle on page 5 51 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood and Door Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 123462...

Page 394: ...Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 6 2L V8 and 7 0L V8 Engines 15776148 A3077C Engine Oil Filter 6 2L V8 Engine 89017524 PF48 7 0L V8 Engine 89017524 PF48 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 15848592 Spark Plug 6 2L V8 Engine 12571164 41 985 7 0L V8 Engine 12571165 41 104 Wiper Blades Driver Side 20 7 inches 52 5 cm 12335960 Passenger Side 20 7 inches 52 5 cm 12335961 6 14 ...

Page 395: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 2L and 7 0L Engines 6 15 ...

Page 396: ...ices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 8 can be added on the following record pages You should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 16 ...

Page 397: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17 ...

Page 398: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18 ...

Page 399: ...0 Courtesy Transportation 7 11 Collision Damage Repair 7 12 Reporting Safety Defects 7 16 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 16 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 16 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 16 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 17 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 7 18 Event Data Recorders 7 18 OnStar 7 19 Navigation System ...

Page 400: ...manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help in the U S call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 222 1020 In Canada call General Motors of Canada Customer Communication Centre at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in or...

Page 401: ...e 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 address BBB ...

Page 402: ...signed so that 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...

Page 403: ...n 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 Dealer...

Page 404: ...ail 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 USA 243 8872 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish From U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496...

Page 405: ...This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle such as hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility visit gmmobility com or call the G...

Page 406: ... and in Canada only up to a maximum coverage of 100 Fuel Delivery Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station approximately 5 in Canada In Canada service to provide diesel may be restricted For safety reasons propane and other alternative fuels will not be provided through this service Lock out Service Lock out service will be covered at no charge if you are unabl...

Page 407: ...e covers reasonable reimbursement 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 ...

Page 408: ...ance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service contact your dealer retailer and request an appointment By schedul...

Page 409: ...rranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options Depending on the circumstances your dealer can offer you one of the following Sh...

Page 410: ...al and rental vehicle provider requirements Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements insurance coverage credit card etc You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes levies usage fees excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair It may not be possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Info...

Page 411: ...bit premature durability corrosion problems and may not perform properly in subsequent 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 We recommend that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs Your dealer ret...

Page 412: ...istance call GM Roadside Assistance See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 8 for more information If your vehicle cannot be driven know where the towing service will be taking it Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver s name the service s name and the phone number Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away Make sure this includes your insurance infor...

Page 413: ...required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts Remember recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty Insurance pays the bill for the repair but you must live with the repair Depending on your policy limits your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts Discuss this with your...

Page 414: ...HTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue S E Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect notify Transport Canada immediately in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited Call them at 1 800 333 0510 or wr...

Page 415: ... a Portfolio Owner Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 U S plus processing fee Without Portfolio Owner Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 U S plus 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 specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551...

Page 416: ... near crash like situations such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were opera...

Page 417: ... vehicle or vehicle owner OnStar If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services please refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions for information on data collection and use See also OnStar System on page 2 43 in this manual for more information Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system use of the system may result in the storage of destinations addresses telephon...

Page 418: ... NOTES 7 20 ...

Page 419: ...d an Airbag Inflate 1 48 Where Are the Airbags 1 46 Antenna Diversity Antenna System 3 105 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 105 Antilock Brake System ABS 4 5 Anti lock Brake System Warning Light 3 42 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 94 Care of Safety Belts 5 90 Cargo Cover and Convenience Net 5 90 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 96 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 91 Coated ...

Page 420: ...ing Light 3 41 Braking 4 4 Braking in Emergencies 4 5 Break In New Vehicle 2 21 Bulb Replacement 5 52 Halogen Bulbs 5 52 Headlamp Aiming 5 51 Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 5 53 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 5 52 Replacement Bulbs 5 55 Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps 5 54 Buying New Tires 5 74 C Calibration 2 37 2 39 California Fuel 5 6 California Perchlorate Materials R...

Page 421: ... 87 Leather 5 89 Removable Roof Panel 5 93 Tires 5 95 Underbody Maintenance 5 96 Cleaning cont Washing Your Vehicle 5 91 Weatherstrips 5 91 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 93 Climate Control System Air Filter Passenger Compartment 3 32 Dual Automatic 3 26 Outlet Adjustment 3 32 Clock Setting 3 85 Clutch Hydraulic 5 27 Collision Damage Repair 7 12 Compass 2 37 2 39 Competitive Driving Racing or Other...

Page 422: ...Door Lock 2 12 Locks 2 10 Power Door Locks 2 12 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock 2 12 Driver Information Center DIC 3 51 DIC Operation and Displays 3 52 DIC Vehicle Personalization 3 75 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 57 Other Messages 3 74 Driving At Night 4 16 Before a Long Trip 4 18 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 2 Highway Hypnosis 4 18 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 18 In Rain and on Wet Roads 4 16 Rocking ...

Page 423: ...ttery Saver 3 19 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 25 Finish Damage 5 95 Flashers Hazard Warning 3 6 Flash to Pass 3 10 Flat Tire 5 86 Floor Mats 2 54 Fluid 5 27 Automatic Transmission 5 27 Power Steering 5 39 Windshield Washer 5 41 Fog Lamp Fog 3 17 Fog Lamp Light 3 49 Front Air Dam 2 21 Fuel 5 5 Additives 5 7 California Fuel 5 6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 5 11 Filling the Tank 5 8 Fuels in Fo...

Page 424: ... 3 15 Flash to Pass 3 10 Headlamps cont Halogen Bulbs 5 52 Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 5 53 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 5 52 High Low Beam Changer 3 9 On Reminder 3 16 Wiper Activated 3 16 Head Up Display HUD 3 20 Heated Seats 1 4 Heater 3 26 Highbeam On Light 3 50 High Speed Operation Tires 5 68 Highway Hypnosis 4 18 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 18 Hood Checking Things Un...

Page 425: ... Restraints 1 36 1 39 Latches Seatback 1 8 Lifting the Vehicle Tires 5 81 Light Active Handling System 3 43 Airbag Readiness 3 37 Anti lock Brake System ABS Warning 3 42 Brake System Warning 3 41 Fog Lamp 3 49 Highbeam On 3 50 Lights On Reminder 3 50 Malfunction Indicator 3 45 One to Four Shift 3 40 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 38 Safety Belt Reminders 3 36 Security 3 49 TCS Warning Light 3...

Page 426: ...nce Replacement Parts 6 14 Maintenance Requirements 6 2 Maintenance Schedule cont Owner Checks and Services 6 8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Using 6 3 Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 Malfunction Indicator Light 3 45 Manual Seats 1 2 Manual Transmission Fluid 5 27 Operation 2 30 Manual Using iii Memory Seat Mirrors Steering Wheel Controls 1 4 Message DIC War...

Page 427: ...e Remote System 2 46 Other Warning Devices 3 7 Outlet Adjustment 3 32 Outlets Accessory Power 3 24 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror 2 42 Convex Mirror 2 42 Power Heated Mirrors 2 41 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 33 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 Owners Canadian ii P Paint Damage 5 95 Park Shifting Into 2 33 Shifting Out of 2 34 Park Brake 2 32 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 35 Park...

Page 428: ...20 Rear Axle 5 51 Limited Slip 4 9 Rear Storage Area 2 54 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming with Compass 2 39 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming with OnStar and Compass 2 37 Reclining Seatbacks 1 6 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 29 Remote Keyless Access System 2 5 Removing the Roof Panel 2 57 Replacement Bulbs 5 55 Replacement Parts Maintenance 6 14 Replacement...

Page 429: ... and Side Bolsters 1 3 Seats cont Power Seats 1 3 Reclining Seatbacks 1 6 Seatback Latches 1 8 Securing a Child Restraint Right Front Seat Position 1 39 Security Light 3 49 Selective Ride Control 4 10 Service 5 3 Accessories and Modifications 5 3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle 5 5 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 5 4 California Proposition 65 Warning 5 4 Doing Your Own...

Page 430: ...bilizer Operation 2 20 Tilt Wheel 3 7 Time Setting 3 85 Tire Pressure Light 3 44 Tires 5 58 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels Cleaning 5 94 Buying New Tires 5 74 Chains 5 81 Cleaning 5 95 Different Size 5 75 High Speed Operation 5 68 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 86 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 66 Inspection and Rotation 5 72 Lifting the Vehicle 5 81 Pressure Monitor Operation 5 70 Pressure Monitor System 5 6...

Page 431: ... Sentinel 3 18 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 76 Universal Home Remote System 2 46 Operation 2 46 Using this Manual iii V Vehicle Control 4 3 Damage Warnings iv Loading 4 24 Parking Your 2 35 Symbols iv Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 7 18 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 98 Service Parts Identification Label 5 98 Vehicle Personalization DIC 3 75 Ventilation Adjustment 3 32 Visors 2 18 Vol...

Page 432: ...ement 5 55 Washer 3 11 Washer Fluid 5 41 Wiper Blade Replacement 5 55 Wiper Blades Cleaning 5 93 Wiper Fuses 5 99 Wipers 3 10 Windshield cont Winter Driving 4 19 Winter Tires 5 59 Wiper Activated Headlamps 3 16 X XM Radio Messages 3 102 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 105 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 14 ...

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