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Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........4-2

Defensive Driving ...........................................4-2
Drunk Driving .................................................4-2
Control of a Vehicle ........................................4-3
Braking .........................................................4-3
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...........................4-5
Braking in Emergencies ...................................4-6
Traction Control System (TCS) .........................4-6
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) .....................4-9
Limited-Slip Differential ..................................4-10
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ....................4-10
Steering ......................................................4-13
Off-Road Recovery .......................................4-15
Passing .......................................................4-16
Loss of Control .............................................4-16

Driving at Night ............................................4-18
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ..................4-18
Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......................4-20
Highway Hypnosis ........................................4-20
Hill and Mountain Roads ................................4-20
Winter Driving ..............................................4-22
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice,

or Snow ...................................................4-26

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out .................4-26
Loading Your Vehicle ....................................4-27

Towing ..........................................................4-32

Towing Your Vehicle .....................................4-32
Recreational Vehicle Towing ...........................4-32
Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle) ................4-34
Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transaxle) ............4-34

Section 4

Driving Your Vehicle

4-1

Summary of Contents for 2008 HHR

Page 1: ... Driver Information Center DIC 3 46 Audio System s 3 59 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 32 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Headlamp Aiming 5 43 Bulb Replacement 5 46 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 50 Tires 5 52 Appearance Care 5 110 Vehicle Identification 5 118 Electrical System 5 118 Capaci...

Page 2: ...cle may not have all of them For example more than one entertainment system may be offered or your vehicle may have been ordered without a front passenger or rear seats Keep this manual in the vehicle 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 www helminc...

Page 3: ...d the 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 We tell you what the hazard is and what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Pleas...

Page 4: ... The 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 operat...

Page 5: ...nt Systems 1 40 Where to Put the Restraint 1 42 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 1 43 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 51 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 53 Airbag System 1 57 Where Are the Airbags 1 60 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 62 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 1 63 How Does an Airbag Restrain 1 63 What Will You See After an Airbag...

Page 6: ...den movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place 1 2 ...

Page 7: ... desired height Power Seat If the vehicle has a power seat the control used to operate it is located on the outboard side of the driver s seat To adjust the seat do any of the following Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by holding the front of the control up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by holdin...

Page 8: ...has this feature the driver s and passenger s heated seat buttons are located on the climate control panel below the fan switch Press the button once to turn the heated seat to the high setting Both lights below the heated seat symbol will come on Press the button a second time and the heated seat will go to the low setting The bottom light will come on to indicate that the setting is on low Press...

Page 9: ...d it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked The seats have reclining seatbacks The lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seats Lift the lever to release the seatback Move the seatback to where you want it and release the lever to lock the seatback in pl...

Page 10: ...e in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety ...

Page 11: ...se it To lower the head restraint press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the restraint down Only the front head restraints are adjustable Both the front and rear head restraints can be removed Press the button located on the top of the seatback and pull the restraint out from the seatback Do not remove the head restraint if someone will be sitting in that seat while the vehic...

Page 12: ...ION Things you put on this seatback can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Remove or secure all items before driving To fold the seatback do the following 1 Move the front passenger seat rearward to ensure there is enough room to fold the seatback forward See Manual Seats on page 1 2 for more information The head restraint may need to be removed if the seat is not able...

Page 13: ... the seatback to be sure it is locked To raise the seatback to an upright position 1 Pull up on either lever 2 Push the seatback up until it is in a locked position CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked 3 Push and pull on the seatback to m...

Page 14: ...erferes with the front seat when the front seat is moved back in place If removed store the head restraint where it cannot move while the vehicle is in motion Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat 4 Move the safety be...

Page 15: ...n wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted 1 Lift the seatback up and push rearward until you hear a click Keep the safety belt clear of the seat and not twisted The release knob on the top of the seatback has a red ring If the seatback is not fully latched this rin...

Page 16: ...part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts CAUTION Do not let anyone ride where he or she cannot wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you are not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from it and be seriously injured or kil...

Page 17: ...lts See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 30 In most states and in all Canadian provinces the law requires wearing safety belts Here is why You never know if you will be in a crash If you do have a crash you do not know if it will be a serious one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person would not survive But most crashes are in between In many of them ...

Page 18: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 14 ...

Page 19: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 15 ...

Page 20: ...nel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make such good sense 1 16 ...

Page 21: ...elts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag is provided all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection That is true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I am a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you are in a crash even one that is not your fault you and...

Page 22: ...out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts First before you or your passenger s wear a safety belt there is important information you should know Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to th...

Page 23: ...oose It will not give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body 1 19 ...

Page 24: ...tion 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 20 ...

Page 25: ...an be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not on the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 21 ...

Page 26: ...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 22 ...

Page 27: ...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 23 ...

Page 28: ...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 24 ...

Page 29: ...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 25 ...

Page 30: ...ild 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 65 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1...

Page 31: ... belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants To unlatch the belt just 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 27 ...

Page 32: ...where you want it try to move it down without pressing the release button to make sure it has locked into position Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants Although you cannot see them they are part of the safety belt assembly They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal and near frontal cras...

Page 33: ...dults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outboard passenger position in the rear seat Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip 1 29 ...

Page 34: ...the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 1 30 ...

Page 35: ...s 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described previously in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guide Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the guide onto the clip Turn the guide and clip inward and slide them in between ...

Page 36: ...egnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer retailer will order you an extender When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid person...

Page 37: ...continue If no return to the booster seat Buckle the lap shoulder belt Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder If yes continue If no try using the rear safety belt comfort guide See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 26 for more information If the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder then return to the booster seat Does the lap belt fit low and snug ...

Page 38: ...a crash Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 26 According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety bel...

Page 39: ...d would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child might slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The child could also move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 35 ...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...es not weigh much until a crash During a crash an infant will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg 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 37 ...

Page 42: ...stem is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide 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 height and age but also wheth...

Page 43: ...ak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing seat 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 appropriate infant restraints CAUTION The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older chil...

Page 44: ...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 40 ...

Page 45: ...d 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 available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can...

Page 46: ...seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airba...

Page 47: ...r The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system Make sure that a LATCH compatible child restraint is properly installed using the anchors or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual When installing a child ...

Page 48: ...top of the child restraint to the vehicle A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle The top tether attachment B on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash Your child restraint may have a single tether A or a dual tether C Either will have a single attachment B t...

Page 49: ... in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations j Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors j Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors To assist...

Page 50: ... on the cargo floor behind the rear seats The rear center top tether anchor is located in a storage compartment behind the rear seats Lift the lid of the storage compartment to access the anchor You may have to fold back the cargo mat to access the storage compartment and the top tether anchor for the rear center seating position Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as ...

Page 51: ...thout a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1 42 for additional information Vehicles without Rear Sea...

Page 52: ...le s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual CAUTION Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash A child or ot...

Page 53: ...lts to their normal stowed position before folding the rear seat 1 Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this man...

Page 54: ...int raise it 2 5 Route attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether o...

Page 55: ...ing LATCH If you secure a child restraint using a safety belt and it uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 43 for top tether anchor locations Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap m...

Page 56: ...the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 52...

Page 57: ...and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor disconnect it Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has airbags A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing child restraint See...

Page 58: ...t rear facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat even if the airbag is off CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 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 65 for additional information If your vehicle does...

Page 59: ...far back as it will go before securing the forward facing child restraint When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger s frontal airbag 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 32 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run...

Page 60: ...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 56 ...

Page 61: ...ped under the vehicle head restraint If this happens adjust the head restraint 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 secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer retailer If no r...

Page 62: ...elt even if you have airbags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance 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 no...

Page 63: ... or side windows in seating positions with roof rail 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 vehicle To...

Page 64: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 60 ...

Page 65: ...ing 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 If your vehicle has roof rail airbags never secure anything to the roof of your vehicle by routing the rope or tie down through any door or window opening If you d...

Page 66: ...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 rollovers rear impacts or in many side impacts In addition your vehicle has dual stage frontal airbags Dual stage airbags adjust the restrai...

Page 67: ...at have occupant seating positions How Does an Airbag Restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel In moderate to severe side collisions even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts Frontal airbags distribute the force of the im...

Page 68: ...n 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 fresh air by opening a window or a door If you experience breat...

Page 69: ...ot 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 The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when you start your vehicle The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off will be visible during the system check If you are using remote start to start y...

Page 70: ...t in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off t...

Page 71: ... Airbag Status Indicator on page 3 32 If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 1 53 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restart...

Page 72: ...ze is sitting in the right front passenger s seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat If this happens turn the vehicle off 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 ce...

Page 73: ...have the protection of the airbag s See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 31 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 equi...

Page 74: ...urchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 15 CAUTION For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the battery is disconnected an airbag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper service pro...

Page 75: ...enger sensing system may not operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non GM covers upholstery or trim or with GM covers upholstery or trim designed for a different vehicle Any object such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort enhancing pad or device installed under or on top of the seat fabric could also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system This cou...

Page 76: ... you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 30 for more information Keep safety belts clean and dry See Care of Sa...

Page 77: ...mblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged See your dealer retailer to have your safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced If your 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 belt or LATCH system if equipped was not being used at the time of the crash If an ...

Page 78: ... NOTES 1 74 ...

Page 79: ...s 2 18 Content Theft Deterrent 2 18 PASS Key III 2 19 PASS Key III Operation 2 20 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 21 New Vehicle Break In 2 21 Ignition Positions 2 22 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 25 Starting the Engine 2 25 Engine Coolant Heater 2 27 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 28 Manual Transmission Operation 2 31 Parking Brake 2 33 Shifting Into PARK P Automatic Transmission 2 34 ...

Page 80: ...Power Mirrors 2 43 Outside Convex Mirror 2 43 OnStar System 2 44 Storage Areas 2 47 Glove Box 2 47 Cupholder s 2 47 Instrument Panel Storage 2 47 Floor Console Storage Area 2 47 Rear Storage Area 2 48 Rear Compartment Storage Panel Cover 2 48 Roof Rack System 2 50 Convenience Net 2 51 Hideaway Rear Storage Bins 2 51 Sunroof 2 52 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 2 ...

Page 81: ... will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children The key can be used for the ignition and the driver s door lock The key has a transponder in the key head that matches a decoder in the vehicle s steering column If a replacement key or any additional keys are needed y...

Page 82: ...s device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause 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 ...

Page 83: ...tion Center DIC the parking lamps will flash once to indicate locking has occurred If enabled through the DIC the horn will also chirp to indicate locking has occurred Pressing Q may arm the content theft deterrent system See Content Theft Deterrent on page 2 18 Unlock Press to unlock the driver s door If is pressed again within five seconds all remaining doors and the liftgate will unlock The int...

Page 84: ...u use the RKE transmitter to lock or unlock the doors See LOCK HORN and UNLOCK HORN under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 54 for more information Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle All transmitters need to be re coded to match the new transmitter The lost transmitter will no longer work after the new...

Page 85: ...al information Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters For example some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles Remote Vehicle Start This button will be on the RKE transmitter if you have remote start An increased range of operation is provided w...

Page 86: ...he key is two If the remote start procedure is used again before the first 10 minute time frame has ended the first 10 minutes will immediately expire and the second 10 minute time frame will start After your vehicle s engine has been started two times using the remote start button the vehicle s ignition switch must be turned to RUN and then back to LOCK OFF using the key before the remote start p...

Page 87: ...ve 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 To lock the driver s door from the outside turn the key clockwise To unlock the door turn the key counterclockwise You can also use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock and unlock the...

Page 88: ...IC you can disable this function See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 54 Automatic Door Lock If your vehicle has power door locks the doors will automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of PARK P for a vehicle with an automatic transmission For a vehicle with a manual transmission the speed must be greater than 5 mph 8 km h The automatic door locking feature cannot be disabled Pro...

Page 89: ...k label and turn it to the horizontal position 2 Close the door 3 Repeat the steps for the other rear door To open a rear door while the security lock is on do the following 1 Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter the power door lock switch or by lifting the rear door manual lock 2 Open the door from the outside To cancel the rear door security lock do the following 1 Unlock t...

Page 90: ...st be unlocked Push the door to close Liftgate To lock the liftgate from the outside press the lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter To unlock the liftgate with the RKE press the unlock button twice within five seconds For more information see Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 5 You can also use the power door lock switch to lock and unlock the liftgate Open the...

Page 91: ...rn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle See Climate Control System on page 3 23 If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust on page 2 37 Manual Liftgate Release If the liftgate cannot be opened by pressing the switch on the outside handle the ...

Page 92: ...ocated about three inches 7 62 cm behind the trim in the access hole 3 Insert a tool into the access hole Push the release lever rearward 4 The liftgate will unlatch when the lever is pushed rearward Push the liftgate to open 5 Reinstall the trim plug 2 14 ...

Page 93: ...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 15 ...

Page 94: ...ons children or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout b...

Page 95: ...w The driver s window switch has an express down feature that allows the window to be lowered without holding the switch The switch is labeled AUTO Press the switch part way and the driver s window will open a small amount Press the switch down all the way release it and the window will go down automatically To stop the window while it is lowering press and release the top of or pull up on the swi...

Page 96: ...conds after all the doors are closed Sixty seconds with any door open If you press the lock button on the transmitter a second time while all the doors are closed the system will arm immediately The system will still arm in 60 seconds if a door is open When the open door is closed it will also become armed The security light will turn on to indicate that arming has been initiated Once the system i...

Page 97: ...he RKE transmitter it means that the content theft security system alarm was previously activated PASS Key III The PASS Key III system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 ...

Page 98: ...kers on page 5 119 If the engine still does not start with the other key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle does start the first key may be faulty See your dealer retailer who can service the PASS Key III to have a new key made In an emergency contact Roadside Assistance See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 for more information It may be possible for the PASS Key III decoder to lear...

Page 99: ...r deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Notice Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Do not drive at any one constant speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 805 km Do not make full throttle starts Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the v...

Page 100: ...way in If none of this works then your vehicle needs service 9 LOCK OFF This position locks your steering column It is a theft deterrent feature You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK OFF If the steering wheel is locked move it from right to left and turn the key to ACC ACCESSORY If none of this works then your vehicle needs service If you have an automatic tr...

Page 101: ...N RUN position with the engine off You may not be able to start your vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time START This position starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will return to ON RUN for normal driving A warning tone will sound if you open the driver s door while in LOCK OFF or ACC ACCESSORY when the key has not been re...

Page 102: ...l in case of a dead battery or low voltage battery 1 Make sure the shift lever is in PARK P 2 Remove the cover from the bottom of the steering column 3 Locate the plunger 4 Press and hold the plunger toward the driver s door while turning the ignition key to LOCK OFF Remove the key Have your vehicle serviced at your dealer retailer as soon as possible 2 24 ...

Page 103: ... Engine Place the transmission in the proper gear Automatic Transmission Move the shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N The engine will not start in any other position this is a safety feature To restart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only Notice Do not try to shift to PARK P if your vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is sto...

Page 104: ... to the START position immediately after cranking has ended can overheat and damage the cranking motor and drain the battery Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to let the cranking motor cool down 2 If the engine does not start after 5 10 seconds especially in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the f...

Page 105: ...AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure ...

Page 106: ...the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to...

Page 107: ... your warranty Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 26 NEUTRAL N In this position your engine does not connect with the wheels To restart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehi...

Page 108: ... If constant upshifting or downshifting occurs while driving up steep hills this position can be used to prevent repetitive types of shifts You might choose INTERMEDIATE I instead of DRIVE D when driving on hilly winding roads and when towing a trailer so that there is less shifting between gears LOW L This position reduces vehicle speed more than INTERMEDIATE I without actually using your brakes ...

Page 109: ...h pedal Press the clutch pedal back down Then shift into FIRST 1 SECOND 2 Press the clutch pedal down as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND 2 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 Shift into THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 the same way you do for SECOND 2 Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelera...

Page 110: ... downshift you could lose control of your vehicle You could injure yourself or others Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift Up Shift Light If you have a manual transmission you may have an up shift light This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy When this light comes on you can shift to the next higher gear if weather road ...

Page 111: ...injured Move your hand lower on the lever or raise the seat back so that you can set the brake To set the parking brake hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 35 To release the parking brake hold the brake pedal down Pull the parking brake lever up until you can pres...

Page 112: ...an roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer Manual Transaxle on page 4 34 or Towing a Trailer Automatic Transaxle on page 4 34 To shift into PARK P ...

Page 113: ...r away from PARK P without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock Automatic Transmission If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is call...

Page 114: ...age 5 38 for more information To shift out of PARK P 1 Apply the brake pedal 2 Then press the shift lever button 3 Move the shift lever to the desired position If you still are unable to shift out of PARK P 1 Fully release the shift lever button 2 While holding down the brake pedal press the shift lever button again 3 Move the shift lever to the desired position If you still cannot move the shift ...

Page 115: ...onsciousness 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 road debris Repairs were not done correctly Your vehicle or the exhaust system has been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is comin...

Page 116: ...izzard See Winter Driving on page 4 22 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move e...

Page 117: ... dim to reduce the glare to a safe level The automatic dimming feature turns on each time the vehicle is started Press the buttons located at the bottom of the mirror to turn the map lights on or off There are three additional buttons for the OnStar system See your dealer retailer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar See OnStar in the Index for more information O On Of...

Page 118: ...iance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnetic north and true geographic north If the mirror is not adjusted for compass variance the compass could give false readings The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory The compass must be adjusted to compensate for compass variance if the vehicle is driven outside zone eight To adjust for compass variance do the following ...

Page 119: ...This is the on off button for the automatic dimming feature Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on automatically each time the ignition is started To operate the automatic dimming mirror do the following 1 Make sure the green indicator light located to the left of the on off button is on If it s not press the on off button until the green light comes ...

Page 120: ... circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display reads a direction Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnetic north and true geographic north If the mirror is not adjusted for compass variance the compass could give false readings The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass varianc...

Page 121: ...one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror in the direction you want it to go Adjust each outside mirror so that you can see some of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle while sitting in a comfortable driving position These mirrors can be manually folded forward or rearward Outside Convex Mirror CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look far...

Page 122: ...ehicle 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 your vehicle is equipped to provide the services described below or for a ful...

Page 123: ...ubscribers 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 may 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 box visi...

Page 124: ...t When you use the Virtual Advisor feature of OnStar Hands Free Calling your vehicle also sends OnStar your GPS location so that we can provide you with location based services OnStar service cannot work unless your vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area OnStar service also cannot work unless you are in a place where the wirele...

Page 125: ...ar seat passenger located at the rear of the floor console If your vehicle is an SS model the automatic transmission vehicles have a cupholder in front of the shifter Cupholders have inserts that can be removed for cleaning Instrument Panel Storage Your vehicle has a storage compartment on the instrument panel above the air vents Push the button on the compartment to open the lid Floor Console Sto...

Page 126: ... cargo cover feature The panel cargo cover can be adjusted into four positions To use the panel in the first position 1 Insert the front corners of the panel into the lower guides 2 Slide the panel forward 3 Press down on the back of the panel to lock it in place The panel can be used in this position if you need additional space above the panel Place the cargo on top of the panel in this position...

Page 127: ...is in the upper or center position always secure any cargo on the floor beneath the panel cover To use the panel in the second position 1 Insert the front corners of the panel into the top guides 2 Slide the panel forward 3 Press down on the back of the panel to lock it in place The third position is with the front corners placed in the lower guides and the rear corners placed in the upper guides ...

Page 128: ...arrying could be violently torn off and this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision and of course damage your vehicle You may be able to carry something like this inside But never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle Notice Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 150 lbs 68 kg or hangs over the rear sides of the vehicle ma...

Page 129: ... these are available at your GM dealer Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net The metal rings in the cargo area can be used to attach the convenience net for several uses The net can be used to attach items secured to the floor to the rear liftgate or liftgate glass The net is not for larger heavier loads Hideaway Rear Storage Bins Your vehicle may have two storage bins located in...

Page 130: ...hook it and lower the lid Sunroof The vehicle may have a power sunroof The switches that operate the sunroof are located in the headliner To open or close the sunroof the ignition must be in RUN in ACC or Retained Accessory Power RAP must be active See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 2 25 2 52 ...

Page 131: ...e driver s side switch forward once To stop the sunroof glass in a desired position other than closed press the switch again in either direction The sunshade must be closed manually Close To close the power sunroof operate the controls according to one of the following From the open position press and hold the driver s side sunroof switch forward The sunshade must be closed manually From the vent ...

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Page 133: ...Run Down Protection 3 20 Accessory Power Outlet s 3 20 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 3 22 Climate Controls 3 23 Climate Control System 3 23 Outlet Adjustment 3 26 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 3 26 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 28 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 29 Speedometer and Odometer 3 30 Tachometer 3 30 Safety Belt Reminders 3 30 Airbag Readiness Light 3 31 Passenger Airbag Status I...

Page 134: ...ation and Displays 3 46 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 48 DIC Vehicle Personalization 3 54 Audio System s 3 59 Setting the Clock 3 60 Radio s 3 62 Using an MP3 3 72 XM Radio Messages 3 77 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 78 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 79 Radio Reception 3 79 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 80 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 80 Section 3 Instrument Panel 3 2 ...

Page 135: ... NOTES 3 3 ...

Page 136: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Page 137: ...Hood Release on page 5 11 K Driver Information Center DIC Steering Wheel Controls See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 46 L Horn See Horn on page 3 6 M Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3 79 N Instrument Panel Brightness Control See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3 18 O Audio System See Audio System s on page 3 59 P Climate Controls See...

Page 138: ...s do not work The hazard warning flashers work no matter what position the key is in and even if the key is not in the ignition switch Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Horn To sound the horn press the horn symbols located on the steering wheel Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the...

Page 139: ...ltifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following G Turn and Lane Change Signals See Turn and Lane Change Signals on page 3 8 53 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 8 Flash to Pass See Flash to Pass on page 3 8 O Exterior Lamp Control See Headlamps on page 3 15 3 7 ...

Page 140: ...dly a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 119 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam push the turn signal lever away from you When the high b...

Page 141: ...or A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload If the wipers gets stuck turn the wipers off clear away the snow or ice and then turn the wipers back on Use this lever located on the right side of the steering wheel to operate the windshield wipers 1 High Speed Move the lever to this position for steady wiping at high speed 6 Low Speed Mov...

Page 142: ...ll the way down to mist and release for a single wiping cycle The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe and the lever will return to its original position If additional wipes are needed hold the band on mist longer As an added safety feature if the wipers are on for more than 15 seconds the vehicle s headlamps will turn on automatically They will turn off 15 seconds after the wipers are turne...

Page 143: ...ess this button to wash and wipe the window The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as the windshield washer However the rear window washer will run out of fluid before the windshield washer If you can wash your windshield but not your rear windows check the fluid level Z Rear Wiper Press this side of the button to turn on an intermittent setting that has a shorter delay To turn either o...

Page 144: ...n heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip and you could lose control Do not use cruise control on slippery roads Setting Cruise Control CAUTION If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to You could be startled and...

Page 145: ...automatically disengage See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 6 and Enhanced Traction System ETS on page 4 9 When road conditions allow the cruise control can be used again Resuming a Set Speed Suppose the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brake is applied This will disengage the cruise control To return to the previously set speed you do not need to go through the set proc...

Page 146: ...speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed When going downhill you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed down When the brakes are applied the cruise control turns off Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills Ending...

Page 147: ... switch for the Automatic Headlamp System In Canada this only works when the vehicles with an automatic transaxle are in PARK P and vehicles with a manual transaxle have the parking brake set and the vehicle is not moving When operating in AUTO a momentary turn of the switch to off on will turn off the Automatic Headlamp System An AUTO LIGHTS OFF message will display on the driver information cent...

Page 148: ... driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada Your vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel Make sure it is not covered or the headlamps will come on when you do not need them The DRL system will make the headlamps come on at reduced b...

Page 149: ... the system The automatic lamp control system will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than this delay If you start your vehicle in a dark garage the automatic lamp system will come on immediately Once you leave the garage it will take about 20 seconds for the automatic lamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside During that delay the instrument ...

Page 150: ... parking lamps will automatically turn on and off when the fog lamps are turned on and off The fog lamps will turn off while the high beam headlamps are turned on Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Instrument Panel Brightness The control for this feature is located to the right of the steering wheel and above the radio Move the thumbwheel to the ...

Page 151: ...cle will go on when you open any door These lamps will fade out after about 20 seconds after all of the doors have been closed or when the ignition is turned to ON These lamps will also go on when you press the unlock symbol button or the horn symbol on the keyless entry system transmitter The lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for about 20 seconds after your key is removed from the ignition t...

Page 152: ...are on headlamps high beams fog lamps rear window defogger climate control fan at high speed heated seats engine cooling fans trailer loads and loads plugged into accessory power outlets EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery It does this by balancing the generator s output and the vehicle s electrical needs It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power whenever needed ...

Page 153: ...er components from working as they should The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes Check with your dealer retailer before adding electrical equipment When adding electrical equipment be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment Notice Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not co...

Page 154: ...t plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery Power is always supplied to the outlets Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 40 ampere rating Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter To use the lighter located on the instrument panel below th...

Page 155: ...r defrost mode Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section Recirculation mode is not allowed in this mode 9 Fan Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed In any setting other than off the fan will run continuously with the ignition on The fan must be turned on to run the air conditioning AC compressor 9 Off To turn the f...

Page 156: ... to show that the air conditioning is activated On hot days open the windows to let hot inside air escape then close them This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down It also helps the system to operate more efficiently For quick cool down on hot days 1 Select H 2 Select 3 Select 4 Select the coolest temperature 5 Select the highest fan speed Using these settings together f...

Page 157: ...rected to the side window outlets and the floor outlets When this mode is selected the system runs the air conditioning compressor To defrost the windows faster turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the warmest setting Recirculation mode is not available in defog mode Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window The rear window defog...

Page 158: ...lets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle Use of non GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively Passenger Compartment Air Filter Passenger compartment air both outside air and recirculated air is routed ...

Page 159: ... the glove box and remove all articles from the inside 2 Release the glove box stops by pushing them both outward to let the glove box drop open completely 3 Pull each of the three tabs of the filter access door down and open the access door downward 3 27 ...

Page 160: ...here may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As the details show on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they are working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warni...

Page 161: ...igned to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You will know how fast you are going about how much fuel is left in the tank and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically United States Cluster shown SS and Canada similar 3 29 ...

Page 162: ...displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Notice If you operate the engine with the tachometer in the red warning area your vehicle could be damaged and the damages would not be covered by your warranty Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red warning area Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started a chime will come on for several seco...

Page 163: ...d and the vehicle is in motion If the passenger s safety belt is buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the airbag senso...

Page 164: ...does not come on then have it fixed immediately If there is a problem with the airbag system an airbag Driver Information Center DIC message may also come on See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 48 for more information Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator When you start the vehicle the passe...

Page 165: ...ng airbag Do not use a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger s seat if the airbag is turned on CAUTION Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even th...

Page 166: ...page 3 31 for more on this including important safety information Charging System Light This light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working It should go out once the engine is running If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the charging system A charging system Driver Information Cente...

Page 167: ... For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly when the engine is started If it does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will also come on when you set ...

Page 168: ... ABS this light will come on briefly when you start the engine That is normal If the light does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem If the ABS light stays on turn the ignition off if the light comes on when you are driving stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the ABS light...

Page 169: ...shing the ETS is actively working The LOW TRACTION DIC message will also appear when the system is actively limiting wheel spin See Enhanced Traction System ETS on page 4 9 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 48 for more information Electronic Stability Control ESC Traction Control System TCS Indicator Warning Light This light is located in the center of the instrument panel cluster For vehicl...

Page 170: ...sage appears the system is aiding in maintaining vehicle directional control See Electronic Stability Control ESC on page 4 10 and Traction Control System TCS on page 4 6 for more information See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 48 for more information on the messages associated with this light Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light The engine coolant temperature warning light will come on wh...

Page 171: ...ee Engine Overheating on page 5 26 Tire Pressure Light Your vehicle may have a tire pressure light This light comes on briefly when the engine is started and provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System When the Light is Solid This indicates that one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center D...

Page 172: ...akes sure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is an OBD II problem and service is required Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent This can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your servic...

Page 173: ...cted A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on your vehicle Diagnosis and service might be required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Diagnosis and service might be required If the Light is Flashing The following can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reduce vehicle speed Avoid hard accelera...

Page 174: ... might notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration these conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on If you experience one or more of these conditions change the fuel brand you use It will require at least one full tan...

Page 175: ...m readiness your dealer retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection Oil Pressure Light CAUTION Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine The repairs would not be cover...

Page 176: ...ll come on when the fog lamps are in use The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off See Fog Lamps on page 3 18 for more information Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 8 for more information Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left 3 44 ...

Page 177: ... up The gage doesn t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition For your fuel tank capacity see Capacities and Specifications on page 5 125 Boost Gage If equipped this gage indicates vacuum during light to moderate throttle and boost under heavier throttle This gage displays the air pressure level in the intake manifold before it enters the engine s combustion chamber This gage is automatical...

Page 178: ...r the personalization menu See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 54 for more information DIC Operation and Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition is on The DIC has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons The button functions are detailed in the following Information Modes INFO Information Press this button to scroll through the following vehicle information modes...

Page 179: ...information button until MPG L 100 KM AVG displays This mode shows how many miles per gallon mpg or liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km your vehicle is getting based on current and past driving conditions To reset the average fuel economy press and hold the reset button while MPG L 100 KM AVG is displayed Average fuel economy is then calculated starting from that point If the average fuel economy i...

Page 180: ... in either pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa Press the information button until LF PSI kPa RF displays for the front tires Press the information button again until LR PSI kPa RR displays for the rear tires If a low tire pressure condition is detected by the system while driving a message advising you to check the tire pressure appears in the display See Inflation Tire Pressure on page ...

Page 181: ...alled should turn the message off CHECK TIRE PRESS Pressure If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle s tires needs to be checked 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 Tires on page 5 52 ...

Page 182: ...is on but there is no reduction in performance proceed to your destination The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on but acceleration and speed may be reduced Anytime this message stays on the vehicle should be taken to your dealer retailer for service as soon as possible ESC Electronic Stability Control...

Page 183: ...te is closed completely See Liftgate on page 2 12 for more information ICE POSSIBLE This message displays when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions Adjust your driving accordingly KEY FOB BATT Battery LOW This message displays if the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter battery is low Replace the battery in the transmitter See Battery Replacement under Remote Ke...

Page 184: ...ur vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer immediately SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays when there is a problem with the airbag system Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer immediately SERVICE ESC ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control ESC this message displays and a chime sounds if there has been a problem detected with ESC The ESC TCS lig...

Page 185: ...or is working improperly Have the brake system serviced by your dealer retailer as soon as possible SVC Service TIRE MONITOR If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS this message displays if a part on the TPMS is not working properly The tire pressure light also flashes and then remains on during the same ignition cycle See Tire Pressure Light on page 3 39 Several conditions may cau...

Page 186: ...e information button to scroll through the available personalization menu modes Press the reset button to scroll through the available settings for each mode If you do not make a selection within ten seconds the display will go back to the previous information displayed Personalization Menu Modes OIL LIFE RESET When this feature is displayed you can reset the engine oil life system To reset the sy...

Page 187: ...tings OFF default The horn will not chirp on the first press of the lock button on the RKE transmitter The horn will still chirp on the second press ON The horn will chirp on the first press of the lock button on the RKE transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 5 for more information To select a setting and move on to the next feature press the information button while t...

Page 188: ...ess the information button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC DELAY LOCK This feature which delays the actual locking of the vehicle can be enabled or disabled When DELAY LOCK appears on the display press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings ON default The doors will not lock until five seconds after the last door is closed You c...

Page 189: ...Programmable Automatic Door Unlock on page 2 10 for more information To select a setting and move on to the next feature press the information button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC UNLK Unlock Automatic Transmission Only This screen displays only if your vehicle has an automatic transmission and DRIVER or ALL is selected for the AUTO UNLK feature This feature determines when the...

Page 190: ...n to the next feature press the information button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC will display When LANGUAGE appears on the display press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings ENGLISH default All messages will appear in English FRENCH All messages will ap...

Page 191: ...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 192: ...ntil the clock display stops flashing to set the currently displayed time otherwise the flashing stops after five seconds and the current time displayed is automatically set To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour press the H button and then the pushbutton located under the forward arrow label Once the time 12H and 24H are displayed press the pushbutton located under the desired...

Page 193: ...CD MP3 Player This type of radio has a MENU button instead of the H button to set the time and date To set the time and date follow these instructions 1 Turn the ignition key to ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN Press theO knob located in the center of the radio to turn the radio on 2 Press the MENU button Once the clock option is displayed 3 Press the pushbutton located under that label The HR MIN MM DD YY...

Page 194: ...hour or to change the date default setting from month day year to day month year follow these instructions 1 Press the H button and then the pushbutton located under the forward arrow label Once the time 12H and 24H and the date MM DD YYYY month day and year and DD MM YYYY day month and year displays 2 Press the pushbutton located under the desired option 3 Press the H or MENU button again to appl...

Page 195: ...ockwise to increase or decrease the volume Speed Compensated Volume SCV Radios with the Speed Compensated Volume SCV feature will automatically adjust the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle s speed changes while driving so that the volume level is consistent To activate SCV 1 Set the radio volume to the desired level 2 Press the MENU button to display the radio setup...

Page 196: ...Satellite Radio Service MP3 and RDS Features Press to display additional text information related to the current FM RDS or XM station or MP3 song A choice of additional information such as Channel Song Artist and CAT category can display Continue pressing to highlight the desired label or press the pushbutton positioned under any one of the labels and the information about that label displays Whil...

Page 197: ...and released the station that was set returns 4 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton radio station you want stored as a favorite The number of favorites pages can be setup using the MENU button To setup the number of favorites pages perform the following steps 1 Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu 2 Press the pushbutton located below the FAV 1 through 6 label 3 Select the desired...

Page 198: ...aker controls to the middle position press the f knob for more than two seconds until a beep sounds EQ Equalization Press to select preset equalization settings To return to the manual mode press until Manual displays or start to manually adjust the bass midrange or treble by pressing the f knob Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade Radio with CD Base BAL FADE Balance Fade To adjust the balance or f...

Page 199: ...station associated with that category 3 Turn the tune knob press the buttons below the right or left arrows displayed or press the SEEK arrows to go to the previous or to the next XM station within the selected category 4 To exit the category search mode press the FAV button or BAND button to display your favorites again Undesired XM categories can be removed through the setup menu To remove an un...

Page 200: ...hen you are not in your vehicle A service fee is required to receive the XM service For more information contact XM at www xmradio com or call 1 800 929 2100 in the U S and www xmradio ca or call 1 877 438 9677 in Canada Radio Messages for XM Only See XM Radio Messages on page 3 77 later in this section for further detail Playing a CD Single CD Player Insert a CD partway into the slot label side u...

Page 201: ...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 clean it Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge If there is no apparent damage try a known good CD Care of Your CD...

Page 202: ...The elapsed time of the track displays RDM Random With the random setting you can listen to the tracks in random rather than sequential order on one CD or all CDs in a six disc CD player To use random on the Radio with CD Base do one of the following 1 Press to play tracks from the CD you are listening to in random order The random icon displays 2 Press again to turn off random play The random ico...

Page 203: ...nected No Aux Input Device displays Playing an MP3 CD R or CD RW Disc Radios with the MP3 feature are capable of playing an MP3 CD R or CD RW disc For more information on how to play an MP3 CD R or CD RW disc see Using an MP3 on page 3 72 later in this section CD Messages CHECK DISC If an error message displays and or the CD comes out it could be for one of the following reasons It is very hot Whe...

Page 204: ...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 to play 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 to play audio from the connected portable audio player If a port...

Page 205: ...the length of the file folder or playlist names Long file folder or playlist names or a combination of a large number of files and folders or playlists can cause the player to be unable to play up to the maximum number of files folders playlists or sessions If you wish to play a large number of files folders playlists or sessions minimize the length of the file folder or playlist name Long names a...

Page 206: ...When displaying the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT When the CD R or CD RW contains only playlists and compressed audio files but no folders all files are located under the root folder The folder down and the folder up buttons search playlists Px first and then goes to the root folder When the radio displays the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT Order of Play Tracks recorded to...

Page 207: ... player When the ignition or radio is turned on the CD R starts to play where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source As each new track starts to play the track number and song title displays Z EJECT Press this button to eject CD R s or CD RW s To eject the CD R or CD RW that is currently playing press and release this button A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays Once the disc is ej...

Page 208: ...dom order press the pushbutton positioned under the RDM label until Randomize All Discs displays Press the same pushbutton again to turn off random play h Music Navigator Use the music navigator feature to play MP3 files on the CD R or CD RW in order by artist or album Press the pushbutton located below the music navigator label The player scans the disc to sort the files by artist and album ID3 t...

Page 209: ... button again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input device such as a portable audio player If a portable audio player is not connected No Aux Input Device displays XM Radio Messages XL Explicit Language Channels These channels or any others can be blocked at a customer s request by calling 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 XM Updating The encryption code in the receiver is being updated a...

Page 210: ...io ID If tuned to channel 0 this message alternates with the XM Radio eight digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate the service Unknown If this message is received when tuned to channel 0 there could be a receiver fault Consult with your dealer retailer Check XM Receivr If this message does not clear within a short period of time the receiver could have a fault Consult with your deal...

Page 211: ... Press this button again to turn the sound on If your vehicle has OnStar press and hold this button for two seconds to activate voice on the OnStar system See the OnStar System on page 2 44 in this manual for more information Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers vehicle convenience accessories and external el...

Page 212: ...ed mast antenna It is mounted at the center of the roof just behind the windshield The mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent replace it Check occasionally to make sure the mast is still tightened to the roof If tightening is required tighten by hand If you are putting a prote...

Page 213: ...ff Road Recovery 4 15 Passing 4 16 Loss of Control 4 16 Driving at Night 4 18 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 18 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 20 Highway Hypnosis 4 20 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 20 Winter Driving 4 22 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 26 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 26 Loading Your Vehicle 4 27 Towing 4 32 Towing Your Vehicle 4 32 Recreational Vehicle ...

Page 214: ...action 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 collision if you drive after drinking Do not drink and drive or r...

Page 215: ...s 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 following three systems help to control your vehicle while driving brakes steering and accelerator At times as when driving on snow or ice it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road ca...

Page 216: ...istic following distances you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your vehicle s engine ever stops while you are driving brake normally but do not pump the brakes If you do the pedal could get harder to push down If the engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used...

Page 217: ...n If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking...

Page 218: ...ystem ABS on page 4 5 In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Brake Assist If your vehicle has ESC with ABS it also has a brake assist feature that responds to emergency braking by generating additional pressure and engaging the ABS When this happens the brake pedal will feel easier to push Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let the system work for you...

Page 219: ...rnings and Messages on page 3 48 for more information The Traction Control System is automatically enabled whenever you start your vehicle To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you should always leave the system enabled You can turn TCS off if you ever need to It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions but it may be necessary to turn the system off ...

Page 220: ...e displayed 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 front wheels spinning with a loss of traction it is possible to cause damage to the transmission Do not attempt to shift when the front wheels do not have traction Damage caused by misuse of the vehicle is not covered See your warranty book f...

Page 221: ...y If your vehicle is in cruise control when the ETS 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 Cruise Control on page 3 12 When the system is on this warning light will come on to let you know there s a problem The ETS warning light may come on for the following reasons If...

Page 222: ...The ETS warning light should go off Adding non dealer non retailer accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 for more information Limited Slip Differential Your vehicle may have this feature A limited slip transmission can give you additional traction on snow mud ice sand or gravel It works like a standard transmission most of the time but when...

Page 223: ...ion in the brake pedal This is normal Continue to steer the vehicle in the direction you want it to go When the light is on solid and the message s SERVICE ESC ESC OFF or both display the system will not assist the driver in maintaining directional control of the vehicle Adjust your driving accordingly See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 48 The Electronic Stability Control ESC system is automa...

Page 224: ...ion Adding non dealer non retailer accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 for more information Competitive Driving Mode The driver can select this optional handling mode by pressing the ESC TCS button on the console two times within a five second time period COMPETITIVE MODE will be displayed in the DIC See DIC Warnings and Messages on page ...

Page 225: ...t will take more effort If you turn the steering wheel in either direction several times until it stops or hold the steering wheel in the stopped position for an extended amount of time you may notice a reduced amount of power steering assist The normal amount of power steering assist should return shortly after a few normal steering movements The electric power steering system does not require re...

Page 226: ...weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you will want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while the front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the ...

Page 227: ...ason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your vehicle s right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your v...

Page 228: ...erts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency do not give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking r...

Page 229: ...r material is on the road For safety you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower ...

Page 230: ...d 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 y...

Page 231: ...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 232: ...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 233: ...owing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have the engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Stay in your own lane Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane Top of hills Be alert something could be in your...

Page 234: ...ion Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Also see Tires on page 5 52 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between the tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You have a lot less traction or grip and need to be very careful What is the worst time for this We...

Page 235: ...ake very gently too If you have ABS see Antilock Brake System ABS on page 4 5 ABS improves your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Whether your vehicle has ABS or not begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement Without ABS if you feel your vehicle begin to slide let up on the brakes a little Push the brake pedal down steadily to get the most traction you can ...

Page 236: ...elp and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on the hazard warning flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you have been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you do not have blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to...

Page 237: ...long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with the headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the...

Page 238: ...ehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 74 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels Turn off any traction system See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 6 Enhanced Traction System ETS on page 4 9 and Electronic Stability Control ESC on page 4 10 Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear or with a manua...

Page 239: ... the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle s center pillar B pillar With the driver s door open you will find the label attached below the door lock post striker The tire and loading information ...

Page 240: ...the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and ...

Page 241: ...ant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Item Description Total A Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 5 750 lbs 340 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Example 1 Example 2 4 29 ...

Page 242: ... loading information label for specific information about your vehicle s maximum vehicle capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s maximum vehicle capacity weight Certification Label A vehicle specific Certification Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver s door or on the vehicle s center pillar B pill...

Page 243: ...and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle ...

Page 244: ...ehicle secure it whenever you can Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer retailer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes such as behind a motorhome see Recreational Vehicle T...

Page 245: ...long they can tow Do you have the proper towing equipment See your dealer retailer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations Is your vehicle ready to be towed Just as you would prepare your vehicle for a long trip you will want to make sure your vehicle is prepared to be towed See Before Leaving on a Long Trip on page 4 20 Dinghy Towing You may dinghy tow your ...

Page 246: ...lier in this section Notice Dolly towing your vehicle may cause damage because of reduced ground clearance Always tow your vehicle using the dinghy towing procedure listed in this section or put your vehicle on a flatbed truck Towing a Trailer Manual Transaxle Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with a manual transaxle Towing a Trailer Automatic Transaxle CAUTION If you do not use the...

Page 247: ...der against the drag of the added weight The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat Also the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements SS Package If your vehicle has the SS package it is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some imp...

Page 248: ...ximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment The weight of additional optional equipment passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight Ask your dealer retailer for our trailering information or advice or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices See Customer Assistan...

Page 249: ... the following example A vehicle model base weight is 5 500 lbs 2 495 kg 2 800 lbs 1 270 kg at the front axle and 2 700 lbs 1 225 kg at the rear axle It has a GVWR of 7 200 lbs 3 266 kg a RGAWR of 4 000 lbs 1 814 kg and a GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating of 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg The trailer rating should be You can expect tongue weight to be at least 10 percent of trailer weight 850 lbs 386 kg a...

Page 250: ...900 lbs 408 kg on the rear axle without exceeding RGAWR The effect of tongue weight is about 1 5 times the actual weight Dividing the 900 lbs 408 kg by 1 5 leaves you with being able to handle only 600 lbs 272 kg of tongue weight Since tongue weight is usually at least 10 percent of total loaded trailer weight you can expect that the largest trailer your vehicle can properly handle is 6 000 lbs 2 ...

Page 251: ...ill not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Bra...

Page 252: ...le before you can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns Notice Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with...

Page 253: ...ee DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 48 DIC Warnings and Messages for more information Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you do not shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well Pay attention to the engine coolant gage If the indicator is in the red area turn off the air conditioning to...

Page 254: ...someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you are pulling a trailer See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid do not overfill engine oil drive belt cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual an...

Page 255: ... 23 Manual Transmission Fluid 5 23 Hydraulic Clutch 5 23 Engine Coolant 5 24 Pressure Cap 5 26 Engine Overheating 5 26 Cooling System 5 28 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 33 Brakes 5 34 Battery 5 37 Jump Starting 5 38 Headlamp Aiming 5 43 Bulb Replacement 5 46 Halogen Bulbs 5 46 Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 5 46 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 5 48 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and...

Page 256: ... Surfaces 5 112 Care of Safety Belts 5 112 Weatherstrips 5 113 Washing Your Vehicle 5 113 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 113 Finish Care 5 114 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 114 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels and Trim 5 115 Tires 5 116 Sheet Metal Damage 5 116 Finish Damage 5 116 Underbody Maintenance 5 116 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 116 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 117 Vehicle Identifica...

Page 257: ...overed 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 retailer and ask for GM Accessories you will know that GM trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM Accessories Also see Adding Equipment to...

Page 258: ...onfused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt If you want to do some of your own service work you should use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 15 Your vehicle has an airbag system Before attempt...

Page 259: ... heavy knocking the engine needs service If your vehicle has the 2 0L L4 engine VIN Code X or the 2 4L L4 engine VIN Code P use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher You can also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher but your vehicle s acceleration could be slightly reduced and you might notice a slight audible knocking noise commonly referred t...

Page 260: ...ctors and intake valves clean or if your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves look for gasoline that is advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Also your dealer retailer has additives that will help correct and prevent most deposit related problems Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area We rec...

Page 261: ...urns 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 fuel CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Do not leave the fuel pump...

Page 262: ... spray out 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...

Page 263: ...Warnings and Messages on page 3 48 for more information To close the fuel door securely push the door to the closed position CAUTION If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant Leave the area immediately Notice If you need a new fuel cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer retailer ...

Page 264: ...th the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping fuel Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan...

Page 265: ... release lever to the left It is located under the front center of the grille 3 After you have partially lifted the hood gas struts will automatically take over to lift and hold the hood in the fully open position Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Lower the hood until the lifting force of the struts is reduced then release the hood to latch fully Check to make sur...

Page 266: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2 4L engine 2 2L engine similar here is what you will see 5 12 ...

Page 267: ...g Fan Out of View See Cooling System Cooling System on page 5 28 F Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 15 G Engine Oil Dipstick Out of View See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 15 H Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brakes on page 5 34 and Hydraulic Clutch on page 5 23 I Remote Positive Terminal See Jump Starting on page 5 38 J Engine Compartme...

Page 268: ...When you open the hood on the 2 0L L4 engine this is what you will see 5 14 ...

Page 269: ...inal See Jump Starting on page 5 38 J Remote Positive Terminal See Jump Starting on page 5 38 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of...

Page 270: ...gine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you are through What Kind of Engine Oil to Use For Vehicles With the 2 2L or 2 4L L4 Engine Look for three things GM6094M Your vehicle s engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M Look f...

Page 271: ... that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty If you are in an area of extre...

Page 272: ...signation you can cause engine damage not covered by your warranty SAE 5W 30 As shown in the viscosity chart SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils 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 ...

Page 273: ...leage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly you must reset the system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE OIL SOON message will come on See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 48 Change the oil as soon as possible wit...

Page 274: ...e engine oil life system has not reset Repeat the reset 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 ma...

Page 275: ...rt If the filter remains caked with dirt a new filter is required Never use compressed air to clean the filter Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at the dealer retailer service department To inspect or replace the filter do the following 1 Disconnect the MAF sensor PCV hose and both ducts 2 Pull the entire system from the top of the engine 3 Turn the ...

Page 276: ...ove the screws that hold the housing and cover together and lift off the cover 2 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 3 Reverse the steps to reinstall the system Be sure to reinstall the housing tightly 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...

Page 277: ...our warranty Always use the automatic transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Manual Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the manual transmission fluid level A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss If a leak occurs take the vehicle to a dealer retailer for service Have it repaired as soon as possible You may also have your fluid le...

Page 278: ...h 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Any repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always use DEX COOL silicate free coolant in your vehicle What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean drinkable water and one half DEX COOL coolant which will not damage aluminum parts If you use this coolant mixture you do not need to add anything else CAUTION Adding only plain water to ...

Page 279: ...n page 6 12 for more information Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank cap has this symbol on it The tank is located in the engine compartment toward the front of the engine on the passenger s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level When the engine is cold the coola...

Page 280: ... cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine Pressure Cap Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly ...

Page 281: ...ot be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An engine coolant temperature warning can indicate a serious problem See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 3 38 If you get an engine coolant temperature warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop aft...

Page 282: ...hicle right away If there is still no sign of steam you can idle the engine for three minutes while you are parked If you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood here is what you will see A Pressure Cap B Coolan...

Page 283: ...hem If you do you can be burned Do not run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine cooling fan is running If the engine is overheating the fan should be running If it is not ...

Page 284: ...50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant on page 5 24 for more information If no coolant is visible in the coolant recovery tank add coolant at the pressure cap as follows CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the pressure cap even a ...

Page 285: ... coolant Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine 1 Remove the pressure cap when the cooling sy...

Page 286: ... radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan 8 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler port may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the fill port until the level reaches the base of the fill port 9 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the fill port rei...

Page 287: ...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 288: ...ed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes or clutch 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 or clutch hydraulic system CAUTION If y...

Page 289: ...ell This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake or clutch hydraulic system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in the brake or clutch hydraulic system can damage brake or clutch hydraulic system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid...

Page 290: ... the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Specifications on page 5 125 If your vehicle has rear drum brakes they do not have wear indicators but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake ...

Page 291: ...r dealer retailer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label Your vehicle s battery is located in the cargo area You do not need to access the battery to jump start your vehicle See Jump Starting on page 5 38 Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and repro...

Page 292: ...nd it could damage your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the v...

Page 293: ...ld save the radio 4 Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive and negative terminal locations on that vehicle You will not see the battery of your vehicle under the hood It is located in the rear cargo area You will not need to access your battery for jump starting Your vehicle has a remote positive and a remote negative jump starting terminal The remote positive terminal is locat...

Page 294: ...tery has enough water You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the p...

Page 295: ... positive terminal 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 e...

Page 296: ...rminal GND B Good Battery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle wit...

Page 297: ...amps as described The vehicle should Be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft 7 6 m from a light colored wall Have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way to the wall Be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall or other flat surface Not have any snow ice or mud on it Be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is being performed Normally loaded with a full...

Page 298: ...mark it 5 Draw or tape a horizontal line B on the wall the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in Step 4 Notice Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut off when aiming Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build up which may cause damage to the headlamp 6 Turn on the low beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being adjusted Do...

Page 299: ...clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam The top edge of the cut off should be positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line 9 Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line The lamp on the left A shows the correct headlamp aim The lamp on the right B shows the incorrect headlamp aim 10 Repeat Steps 7...

Page 300: ...in this section contact your dealer retailer Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps A Headlamp B Turn Signal Parking Lamp 5 46 ...

Page 301: ...ve the fasteners to access the headlamp and the turn signal parking lamp bulbs 3 Reach in behind the wheel well liner and locate the bulb to be changed 4 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove 5 Pull the old bulb out of the socket 6 Install a new bulb 7 Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall 5 47 ...

Page 302: ...ate on page 2 12 for more information 2 Remove the center trim located near the top of the liftgate 3 Locate the bulb assembly 4 Locate the bulb you wish to change 5 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove 6 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket 7 Install a new bulb 8 Reverse the steps to reinstall 5 48 ...

Page 303: ... for more information 2 Remove the cover in the rear cargo area of the vehicle to access the bulbs 3 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the lamp housing 4 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket 5 Install a new bulb When installing the bulb socket into the assembly line up the tabs with the slots in the bulb assembly 6 Reverse the steps to reinstall 5 49 ...

Page 304: ...hrough 3 to reinstall the license plate lamp Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back up Lamp and CHMSL 921 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamp Amber 5702KA Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamp Clear B2N Headlamp High Low Beam H13 Stoplamp Taillamp Turn Signal 3057KX For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer retailer Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades s...

Page 305: ...ld to remove it from the wiper arm 3 Install the new wiper blade on the wiper arm and press down on the clip to snap it into place Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement 1 Remove the protective cap from the wiper arm If the protective cap is not removed before lifting the wiper arm the wiper arm could be damaged 2 Pull the wiper arm away from the backglass and into the service position 3 Rotate the wip...

Page 306: ...Your Vehicle on page 4 27 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your vehicle s tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 60 Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured ...

Page 307: ...ct with road hazards like potholes or sharp edged objects or when sliding into a curb Your vehicle warranty does not cover this type of damage Keep tires set to the correct inflation pressure and when possible avoid contact with curbs potholes and other road hazards Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall The examples below show a typical passenger vehicl...

Page 308: ...r and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture E Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread F Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors treadwear traction and te...

Page 309: ...the date of manufacture D Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load E Tire Inflation The temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be inflated to 60 psi 420 kPa For more information on tire pressure and inflation see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 60 F Tire Size A combination of letters and numbers define a tire...

Page 310: ...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 construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction E Rim Diameter Diam...

Page 311: ...s are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 60 Curb Weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel...

Page 312: ...eight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 27 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward whe...

Page 313: ... New Tires on page 5 68 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5 71 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of de...

Page 314: ...ows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle can carry and an example of the Tire and Loading Infor...

Page 315: ... Monitor System TPMS uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle s tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placa...

Page 316: ...functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5 63 for additional information Federal Communications Commission FCC and Industry and Science Canada The Tire Pressure Mon...

Page 317: ...ails about the DIC operation and displays see DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 46 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 48 The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as you start to drive This could be an early indicator that the air pressure in the tire s are getting low and need to be inflated to the proper pressure A...

Page 318: ...cessfully after rotating the vehicle s tires The DIC message and TPMS malfunction light should go off once the TPMS sensor matching process is performed successfully See TPMS Sensor Matching Process later in this section One or more TPMS sensors are missing or damaged The DIC message and the TPMS malfunction light should go off when the TPMS sensors are installed and the sensor matching process is...

Page 319: ... match any tire and wheel position the matching process stops and you need to start over The TPMS matching process is outlined below 1 Set the parking brake 2 Turn the ignition switch to ON RUN with the engine off 3 Press and hold the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter s LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time for about five seconds to start the TPMS learn mode The horn sounds twice indicating ...

Page 320: ... beginning with Step 2 10 Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label 11 Put the valve caps back on the valve stems Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle s tires including the spare tire for signs of wear or damage See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5 68 for more information Tires...

Page 321: ...nitor Operation on page 5 63 Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 125 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attac...

Page 322: ...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 323: ...ave an all season tread design the TPC Spec number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 5 53 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 a...

Page 324: ...tires as your vehicle s original tires Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate low pressure warning if non TPC Spec rated tires are installed on your vehicle Non TPC Spec rated tires may give a low pressure warning that is higher or lower than the proper warning level you would get with TPC Spec rated tires See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 61 Your ve...

Page 325: ...69 and Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 for additional information Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NH...

Page 326: ...is tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustai...

Page 327: ...r dealer retailer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts wheel nuts or Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS sensors replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right whee...

Page 328: ...cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoid damage to yo...

Page 329: ...and may require the same correction you would use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous wi...

Page 330: ...the sealant in the tire and to seal the puncture After driving five miles the tire pressure must be rechecked and adjusted as needed See Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor later in this section Be sure to read and follow all of the tire sealant and compressor kit instructions The kit includes the following A Air Compressor B Tire Sealant Canister C Air Compressor Accessory Plug D On Off Switch ...

Page 331: ...nd compressor kit 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate on page 2 12 for more information 2 Remove the cargo cover 3 Remove the foam retainer bolt B holding down the foam container 4 Remove the foam container C 5 Remove the sealant and compressor kit A from its foam container 5 77 ...

Page 332: ...ion Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister if it has expired see your dealer retailer for a replacement Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal a Punctured Tire Follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage 1 Place the sealant and compressor kit on the ground and unwrap the sealant filling hose from the compressor 2 Remove the air compressor ...

Page 333: ...ndow on the compressor accessory plug cord CAUTION Idling the engine in a closed in place or with the climate control system off can cause deadly carbon monoxide CO See Engine Exhaust on page 2 37 6 Start the vehicle See Starting the Engine Key Access on page 2 25 for more information The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor CAUTION Inflating something too much can make it explod...

Page 334: ...o the tire is severe and the sealant will not be effective Remove the air compressor plug from the accessory power outlet and unscrew the inflating hose from the tire valve See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 for more information 9 Push the sealant and compressor kit switch to the O off position 10 The tire is not sealed and will continue to leak air until the vehicle is driven and the sea...

Page 335: ...y tighten down the foam container with the foam retainer bolt CAUTION Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store the tire sealant and compressor kit in the proper place 18 Reverse Steps 1 through 4 under Accessing the Tire Sealant and Compresso...

Page 336: ...d practices After using the sealant canister replace it with a new canister from a dealer retailer 23 After temporarily sealing a tire with the tire sealant and compressor kit take your vehicle to an authorized dealer retailer to have the tire inspected and repaired Using the Air Compressor without Sealant to Inflate an Underinflated Tire Not Punctured To use the air compressor to inflate a tire w...

Page 337: ...ess on page 2 25 for more information The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor CAUTION Inflating something too much can make it explode and you or others could be injured Be sure to read the inflator instructions and inflate the tire to its recommended pressure Do not exceed 36 psi 248 kPa 7 Push the sealant and compressor kit switch to the I on position 8 Inflate the tire up to ...

Page 338: ...ressor kit in the proper place 10 Disconnect the compressor inflator hose and wrap the hose in the bottom of the sealant and compressor kit 11 Place the equipment in its original location Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister To remove the sealant canister do the following 1 Unlock the air compressor inflator hose from the sealant canister by pulling the lever up 2 Disconnect the air co...

Page 339: ...etailer for more information To install a new sealant canister do the following 1 Align the sealant filling hose with the slot in the air compressor 2 Push the sealant canister down and turn it clockwise 3 Wrap the sealant filling hose around the air compressor channel to stow it in its original location 4 Push the air compressor inflator hose onto the sealant canister inlet and push the lever dow...

Page 340: ... your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transmission shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transmission to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle To be even more certain the vehicle will not move you...

Page 341: ... use the jack and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools If your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire the jack wheel wrench and spare tire are stowed in the rear of the vehicle underneath the floor of the cargo area To remove the spare tire and tools 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate on page 2 12 for more information 2 Remove the cargo cover 5 87 ...

Page 342: ...spare tire by placing your hands at the four and eight o clock positions Gently pull it up and out of the trunk See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 109 6 Remove the wing nut that holds the jack Then remove the jack wheel wrench and flat tire strap The tools needed are the jack A and wheel wrench B 5 88 ...

Page 343: ...Turn the plastic wheel nut counterclockwise to loosen the wheel wrench from the jack Press the button and then pull on the end of the wheel wrench to extend the handle 5 89 ...

Page 344: ...es Do not use the compact spare tire in the event of a front flat tire You must use the rear tire to replace the front flat tire To change the rear road tire Rear Tire Changing Procedure 1 Do a safety check before proceeding See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 86 for more information 2 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts on the rear tire Do not remove them yet 5 90 ...

Page 345: ...it over the car flange under the down arrow markings on the rocker panel CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack 5 91 ...

Page 346: ...o help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 4 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well 5 92 ...

Page 347: ...ause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 86 7 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mountin...

Page 348: ...se the nuts might come loose The vehicle s wheel could fall off causing a crash 9 Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 10 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 94 ...

Page 349: ...ench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 125 for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 125 for the wheel nut to...

Page 350: ... location The rear road tire will be used to replace the front flat tire See Rear Tire Changing Procedure in this section 2 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts on the front flat tire Do not remove them yet 3 Position the jack on the front position and raise the jack lift head to fit over the car flange under the down arrow markings on the rocker panel 5 96 ...

Page 351: ...ck CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 4 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the tire 5 97 ...

Page 352: ...se an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 86 7 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting ...

Page 353: ... toward the wheel Tighten each by hand until the wheel is held against the hub CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts Because the nuts might come loose The vehicle s wheel could fall off causing a crash 10 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 99 ...

Page 354: ...nch to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 125 for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 125 for the wheel nut tor...

Page 355: ...l wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Do not remove them yet 3 Position the jack and raise the jack lift head to fit over the car flange under the down arrow markings on the rocker panel CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack 5 101 ...

Page 356: ... help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 4 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well 5 102 ...

Page 357: ...t When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 86 6 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and ...

Page 358: ...se the nuts might come loose The vehicle s wheel could fall off causing a crash 8 Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 9 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 104 ...

Page 359: ...nch to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 125 for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 125 for the wheel nut tor...

Page 360: ... place Storing the Flat Tire and Tools To store the flat tire 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate on page 2 12 for more information 2 Put back all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on For more information see Storing the Compact Spare Tire and Tools next in this section 3 Install the cargo cover For more information see Rear Compartment Stora...

Page 361: ...4 Route the tie down strap through the tire as shown in the graphic 5 Attach the strap to the cargo tie downs in the rear of the vehicle 6 Tighten the tie down strap Steel Wheel 5 107 ...

Page 362: ...ompartment 3 Place the jack and wheel wrench E over the bolt G making sure the strap is securely stored under the jack and wheel wrench 4 Secure the jack and wheel wrench E with the wing nut D 5 With the valve stem up place the spare tire C on the compartment floor 6 Make sure the bolt G passes through the wheel center 7 Install the spare tire cover B 8 Secure the spare tire and tools with the ret...

Page 363: ...e it is best to replace the spare with a full size tire as soon as possible The spare tire will last longer and be in good shape in case it is needed again Notice When the compact spare is installed do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Do not use...

Page 364: ...t damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended Use glass cleaner only on glass Remove any accidental over spray from other surfaces immediately To prevent over spray apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth Notice If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle you could scratch the glass and or cause damage to the rear window def...

Page 365: ...th a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats For soils always try to remove them first with plain water or club soda Before cleaning gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the following techniques For liquids gently blot the remaining soil with a pap...

Page 366: ...fters or removers on plastic surfaces Many commercial cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect soft plastic surfaces may permanently change the appearance and feel of your interior and are not recommended Do not use silicone or wax based products or those containing organic solvents to clean your vehicle s interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in...

Page 367: ...ge 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 5 117 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 368: ...foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster Washing with water is all that is usually n...

Page 369: ...ur warranty Use only approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome plated wheels The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Notice Using chrome polish on aluminum w...

Page 370: ...r s retailer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water C...

Page 371: ...rom chrome wheels and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on wipe off Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects tires No wiping necessary Wash Wax Concentrate Medi...

Page 372: ...label is on the inside of the glove box It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts The label has the following information Vehicle Identification Number VIN Model designation Paint information Production options and special equipment Do not remove this label from the vehicle Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment Notice Do not add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check...

Page 373: ...ircuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If you ever have a proble...

Page 374: ...e fuse block is located on the passenger side of the floor console behind the forward panel The panel has four clips one in each corner Pull the panel to disconnect the four clips and access the fuses Use the fuse puller to remove fuses 5 120 ...

Page 375: ... 16 Climate Control System Ignition 17 Window Retained Accessory Power 18 Empty Fuses Usage 19 Electric Power Steering Steering Wheel Control 20 Sunroof 21 Spare 22 Empty 23 Audio System 24 XM Radio OnStar 25 Engine Control Module Transmission Control Module 26 Door Locks 27 Interior Lights 28 Steering Wheel Control Illumination 29 Power Windows Relays Usage 30 Climate Control System 31 Empty 32 R...

Page 376: ...amage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component Fuses Usage 1 Electric Power Steering 2 Rear Defogger 3 Empty 4 Body Control Module 3 5 Starting System 6 Body Control Module 2 7 Rear Power Plug Panel Van Only Cooling Fan SS only 8 Empty 9 Air Conditioning Clutch Diode 10 Liftgate Sunroof 11 Empty 12 Rear Power Outlet Panel Van Only 13 Fuel Pump 20 Rear Wiper 21 Mirror 22 Air Conditioni...

Page 377: ...tilock Brake System Option 45 Injectors Ignition Module 46 Backup Lamps Fuses Usage 47 Heated Seat Option 49 Windshield Washer Pump 53 Fog Lamps Option 56 Sensing and Diagnostic Module SDM 57 Antilock Brake System Option 58 Windshield Wiper Diode 59 Windshield Wiper 60 Horn 61 Antilock Brake System Option 62 Instrument Panel Ignition 63 Driver Side High Beam 64 Canister Vent 65 Driver Side Low Bea...

Page 378: ...n 55 Horn 68 Parking Lamps 70 Windshield Wipers 71 Headlamp Low Beam 72 Headlamp High Beam A Center High Mounted Stoplamp Relay and a Rear Access Panel Door Interlock Relay Panel Van only are located underhood in front of the left shock tower The Left Rear Access Panel Door Relay Panel Van Only and the Right Rear Access Panel Door Relay Panel Van Only are located in the rear of the vehicle behind ...

Page 379: ...ler retailer for more information Cooling System 2 0L Engine 9 2 qt 8 7 L 2 2L Engine 7 4 qt 7 0 L 2 4L Engine Manual 8 7 qt 8 2 L 2 4L Engine Automatic 8 5 qt 8 0 L Engine Oil with Filter 5 0 qt 4 7 L Fuel Tank 16 2 gal 61 3 L Transaxle Automatic Complete Drain and Refill 6 9 qt 6 5 L Transaxle Manual with 2 0L Engine Complete Drain and Refill 2 0 qt 1 9 L Transaxle Manual with 2 2L or 2 4L Engin...

Page 380: ...Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap 2 0L L4 X Automatic Manual 0 035 in 0 90 mm 2 2L L4 D Automatic Manual 0 040 in 1 01 mm 2 4L L4 P Automatic Manual 0 040 in 1 01 mm 5 126 ...

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

Page 383: ... technician do the work See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 5 4 Some maintenance services can be complex So unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment you should have your dealer retailer do these jobs When you go to your dealer retailer for your service needs you will know that trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine parts If yo...

Page 384: ...m whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 5 19 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system When the CHANGE OIL SOON message appears certain services checks and inspections are required Required services are described in the following for Maintenance I and Maintenance II Generally it is recommended that your first service be Maintenance I your secon...

Page 385: ...er on page 5 20 Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 66 and Tire Wear Inspection in At Least Once a Month on page 6 9 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 a...

Page 386: ...0 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 20 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service only See footnote h Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Engine cooling system service or every five years whichever occurs first An Emission Con...

Page 387: ...contamination Clean the windshield and wiper blades if contaminated Replace wiper blades that are worn or damaged See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5 50 and Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 5 114 for more information e Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety belt assemblies are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anyt...

Page 388: ...conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change l If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often m Visually inspect belt for fraying excessive cracks or obvious damage Replace belt if necessary Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety dependability and emis...

Page 389: ...uired for high mileage highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service notification Check the tires for wear and if necessary rotate the tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 66 At Least Once a Year Starter Switch 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...

Page 390: ...n page 2 33 Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the ignition to ON RUN but do not start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P contact your dealer retailer for service Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked and with t...

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: ... oils with the starburst symbol will meet this GM standard Look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M For the proper viscosity see Engine Oil on page 5 15 Usage Fluid Lubricant Engine Cooling System 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 5 24 Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid...

Page 393: ... S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood and Door Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 123...

Page 394: ...umber Engine Air Cleaner Filter 2 0L Engine 15909459 2 2L and 2 4L Engines 22731072 A3054C Engine Oil Filter 12605566 PF457G Passenger Compartment Air Filter 52493319 CF125 Spark Plugs 2 0L Engine 12617309 41 108 2 2L and 2 4L Engines 12598004 41 103 Windshield Wiper Blade Driver s Side 17 7 inches 45 cm 15949643 Passenger s Side 17 7 inches 45 cm 15949635 Rear Wiper Blade 10 8 inches 27 4 cm 2270...

Page 395: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 2 0L L4 2 2L L4 and 2 4L L4 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: ...8 Courtesy Transportation 7 9 Collision Damage Repair 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects 7 13 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 13 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 14 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 14 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 7 16 Event Data Recorders 7 16 OnStar 7 17 Navigation System 7...

Page 400: ...y calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visibl...

Page 401: ...otors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no charge Mediation Arbitration Program General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory related vehicle service claims The program provides for the review of the facts involved by an impartial third party arbiter and may include an informal hearing before the arbiter Th...

Page 402: ...zed 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 Dealers Retailers Save details such as address and phone number for each of your preferred GM Dealers or Retailers My Driveway Receive service reminders and helpful advice on owning ...

Page 403: ...3 381 0022 From U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Fax Number 313 381 0022 Canada Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 www gmcanada com 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 268 6800 Overseas Customer Assistance Pleas...

Page 404: ...A 1 800 243 8872 Text telephone TTY 1 888 889 2438 For vehicles purchased in Canada call 1 800 268 6800 Service is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program Who is Covered Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle operator regardless of ownership In Canada a person driving this ...

Page 405: ...nywhere in North America along with helpful travel information pertaining to your trip Please allow three weeks before your planned departure date Trip routing requests will be limited to six per calendar year Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance Canada only In the event of a warranty related vehicle disablement while en route and over 250 kilometres from the original point of departure you m...

Page 406: ...ng or services for vehicles operated on a non public roadway or highway fines impound towing caused by a violation of local Municipal State Provincial or Federal law and mounting dismounting or changing of snow tires chains or other traction devices Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Lim...

Page 407: ...lps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options Depending on the circumstances your dealer can offer you one of the following Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation Dealers may provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule This includes one way or ro...

Page 408: ...ions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts Poorly performed collision repairs diminish your vehicle s resale value and safety performance can be co...

Page 409: ...ring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts Some insurance companies will no...

Page 410: ... your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle Gather the important information you will need from the other driver Things like name address phone number driver s license number vehicle license plate vehicle make model and model year Vehicle Identification Number VIN insurance company and policy number and a general description of the damage to the other vehic...

Page 411: ...with Genuine GM parts even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost If another party s insurance company is paying for the repairs you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company s collision policy repair limits as you have no contractual limits with that company In such cases you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays...

Page 412: ...diately in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited Call them at 1 800 333 0510 or write to Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa Ontario K1B 3V9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this please notify General Motors Call 1 800 222 1020 or write Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Cus...

Page 413: ... 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 4...

Page 414: ... 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 415: ... 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 44 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 416: ... NOTES 7 18 ...

Page 417: ...na XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 80 Antilock Brake System ABS 4 5 Antilock Brake System Warning Light 3 36 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 115 Care of Safety Belts 5 112 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 116 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 113 Fabric Carpet 5 111 Finish Care 5 114 Finish Damage 5 116 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 112 Interior Cleaning 5 110 ...

Page 418: ... 46 Headlamp Aiming 5 43 Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 5 46 Bulb Replacement cont License Plate Lamps 5 50 Replacement Bulbs 5 50 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 5 49 Buying New Tires 5 69 C Calibration 2 39 2 41 California Fuel 5 6 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 5 4 California Proposition 65 Warning 5 3 Canadian Owners ii Capacities and Specificati...

Page 419: ...rbody Maintenance 5 116 Washing Your Vehicle 5 113 Weatherstrips 5 113 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 114 Climate Control System 3 23 Air Filter Passenger Compartment 3 26 Outlet Adjustment 3 26 Clock Setting 3 60 Clutch Hydraulic 5 23 Collision Damage Repair 7 10 Compact Spare Tire 5 109 Compass 2 39 2 41 Compressor Kit Tire Sealant 5 76 Content Theft Deterrent 2 18 Control of a Vehicle 4 3 Conven...

Page 420: ...yed Locking 2 10 Locks 2 9 Power Door Locks 2 9 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock 2 10 Rear Door Security Locks 2 11 Rear Side Cargo 2 12 Driver Seat Height Adjuster 1 3 Driver Information Center DIC 3 46 DIC Operation and Displays 3 46 DIC Vehicle Personalization 3 54 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 48 Driving At Night 4 18 Before a Long Trip 4 20 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 2 Highway Hypnosis 4 20 Hill...

Page 421: ...eating 5 26 Running While Parked 2 38 Starting 2 25 Enhanced Traction System ETS 4 9 Warning Light 3 37 Entry Exit Lighting 3 19 Event Data Recorders 7 16 Extender Safety Belt 1 32 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 20 Finish Damage 5 116 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 80 Flashers Hazard Warning 3 6 Flash to Pass 3 8 Flat Tire 5 75 Flat Tire Changing 5 86 Flat Tire Storing 5 106 Fluid 5 23 Windshield Washer 5 33...

Page 422: ...Glove Box 2 47 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 7 6 H Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Head Restraints 1 7 Headlamp Aiming 5 43 Headlamp Wiring 5 119 Headlamps 3 15 Bulb Replacement 5 46 Daytime Running Lamps 3 16 Flash to Pass 3 8 Halogen Bulbs 5 46 Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 5 46 High Low Beam Changer 3 8 On Reminder 3 16 Wiper Activated 3 16 Heated Seats 1 4 Heater 3 23 Height Ad...

Page 423: ...rage Area 2 47 Instrument Panel I P Brightness 3 18 Cluster 3 29 J Jump Starting 5 38 K Keyless Entry System 2 4 Keys 2 3 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 5 53 Lamps Dome 3 19 Mirror Reading 3 19 Rear Reading 3 19 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 26 LATCH System Child Restraints 1 43 License Plate Lamps 5 50 Liftgate Carbon Monoxide 2 12 Light Airbag Readiness 3 31 Antilock Brake System Warning 3 36 Brake System Warni...

Page 424: ... 9 Lockout Protection 2 12 Power Door 2 9 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock 2 10 Locks cont Rear Door Security Locks 2 11 Loss of Control 4 16 Lumbar Power Controls 1 4 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services 6 6 At Each Fuel Fill 6 8 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 9 Introduction 6 2 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Maintenance Record 6 16 Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 14...

Page 425: ...15 Oil Engine 5 15 Pressure Light 3 43 Oil Engine Oil Life System 5 19 Older Children Restraints 1 33 Online Owner Center 7 4 OnStar Privacy 7 17 OnStar System see OnStar Manual 2 44 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Outlet Adjustment 3 26 Outlets Accessory Power 3 20 Outside Convex Mirror 2 43 Power Mirrors 2 43 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 Owners Canadian ii P Paint Damage 5 116 Park Brake 2 33 Park P ...

Page 426: ...ar Compartment Storage Panel Cover 2 48 Rear Door Security Locks 2 11 Rear Reading Lamps 3 19 Rear Side Cargo Door 2 12 Rear Storage Area 2 48 Rear Windshield Washer Wiper 3 11 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming with Compass 2 41 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming with OnStar and Compass 2 39 Rearview Mirrors 2 39 Reclining Seatbacks 1 5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Recreational Vehicle To...

Page 427: ...Maintenance 6 4 Seatback Folding Passenger 1 8 Seats Driver Seat Height Adjuster 1 3 Head Restraints 1 7 Heated Seats 1 4 Passenger Folding Seatback 1 8 Power Lumbar 1 4 Power Seat 1 3 Reclining Seatbacks 1 5 Split Folding Rear Seat 1 10 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position 1 51 Right Front Seat Position 1 53 Security Light 3 44 Service 5 3 Accessories and Modifications 5 3 Adding Equipme...

Page 428: ... Storage Panel Cover 2 48 Rear Storage Area 2 48 Roof Rack System 2 50 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 26 Sun Visors 2 17 Sunroof 2 52 T Tachometer 3 30 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 5 49 Theft Deterrent Radio 3 78 Theft Deterrent Systems 2 18 Content Theft Deterrent 2 18 PASS Key III 2 19 PASS Key III Operation 2 20 Tilt Wheel 3 6 Time Setting 3 60 Tire Pressure Light 3 39 Tir...

Page 429: ...nced Traction System ETS 4 9 Enhanced Traction System ETS Warning Light 3 37 Limited Slip Differential 4 10 Traction Control System 3 37 Transmission Fluid Automatic 5 23 Fluid Manual 5 23 Up Shift Light 3 35 Transmission Operation Automatic 2 28 Transmission Operation Manual 2 31 Turn and Lane Change Signals 3 8 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 3 7 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 71 Up Shift Ligh...

Page 430: ... 73 Different Size 5 71 Replacement 5 73 Where to Put the Restraint 1 42 Windows 2 15 Power 2 16 Windshield Washer 3 10 Washer Fluid 5 33 Wiper Blade Replacement 5 50 Wiper Blades Cleaning 5 114 Wiper Fuses 5 119 Wipers 3 9 Windshield Rear Washer Wiper 3 11 Winter Driving 4 22 Wiper Activated Headlamps 3 16 X XM Radio Messages 3 77 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 80 Y Your Vehicle and the Envi...

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