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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) ...........................4-4
Braking in Emergencies ...................................4-5
Traction Control System (TCS) .........................4-6
Electronic Stability Control ...............................4-7
Steering ........................................................4-9
Off-Road Recovery .......................................4-11
Passing .......................................................4-11
Loss of Control .............................................4-12
Driving at Night ............................................4-13

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ..................4-13
Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......................4-14
Highway Hypnosis ........................................4-14
Hill and Mountain Roads ................................4-15
Winter Driving ..............................................4-16
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice,

or Snow ...................................................4-20

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out .................4-20
Loading Your Vehicle ....................................4-21

Towing ..........................................................4-26

Towing Your Vehicle .....................................4-26
Recreational Vehicle Towing ...........................4-26
Towing a Trailer ...........................................4-27

Section 4

Driving Your Vehicle

4-1

Summary of Contents for 2008 Impala

Page 1: ...d Indicators 3 27 Driver Information Center DIC 3 44 Audio System s 3 66 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 26 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 12 Headlamp Aiming 5 47 Bulb Replacement 5 47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 52 Tires 5 54 Appearance Care 5 90 Vehicle Identification 5 98 Electrical Syst...

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

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: ...0 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 1 41 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 47 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position 1 50 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 50 Airbag System 1 54 Where Are the Airbags 1 57 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 59 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 1 60 How Does an Airbag Restrain 1 60 What Will You...

Page 6: ...ent could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving To move a manual seat forward or rearward 1 Lift the bar to unlock the seat 2 Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place 1 2 ...

Page 7: ...t cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down Your driver s seat may have power reclining seatbacks See Power Reclining Seatbacks under Reclining Seatbacks on page 1 4 for more information Manual Lumbar On vehicles with manual lumbar the lever is located on the outboard side of the driver s seat near the front of the seat cushion Lift up on the lever repeatedly to increase lumbar support ...

Page 8: ...to turn the heated seat off The heated seat feature will need to be turned on each time the ignition is turned off and back on again Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjus...

Page 9: ...nd the seatback will return to the upright position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Power Reclining Seatback The driver s seat may have a power reclining seatback The control used to operate it is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion rear of the horizontal power seat control Press control rearward to recline the seatback Press control forward to raise the seat...

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: ...aint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Pull the head restraint up to raise it To lower the head restraint press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the restraint down 1 7 ...

Page 12: ... the center seat is unoccupied Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat Flip and Fold Feature If your vehicle has this feature you can flip the bottom seat cushion s forward and fold the seatback s down for an extended flat cargo area To use this feature 1 Flip the bottom seat cushion forward by pulling up on the tab located in the center of the seat cushion where the seatback meets the seat cushion The...

Page 13: ...protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted 2 Ensure that the safety belts are properly stowed over the seatback in all three positions 3 Flip the bottom seat cushion back into place Push firmly on the seat cushion to make sure i...

Page 14: ...ured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passenger s are restrained properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicl...

Page 15: ...ven buckled up a person would not survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goe...

Page 16: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 12 ...

Page 17: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 13 ...

Page 18: ...ing a safety belt or not But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted And you can unbuckle a safety belt even if you are upside down Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag...

Page 19: ... for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 1 31 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 34 Follow those rules for everyone s protection It is very important for all occupants to buckle up Statistics show tha...

Page 20: ... the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash 1 16 ...

Page 21: ...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 17 ...

Page 22: ...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 18 ...

Page 23: ...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 19 ...

Page 24: ...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 20 ...

Page 25: ...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 21 ...

Page 26: ...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 22 ...

Page 27: ...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 23 ...

Page 28: ... it Then pull the belt across you more slowly If you ever pull the shoulder portion of a passenger belt out all the way you may engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Engaging the child restraint locking feature may affect the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 62 3 Push the latch plate into the ...

Page 29: ...ater in this section 5 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder belt It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants To unlatch the belt push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close a door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage...

Page 30: ... 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 crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met And if your vehicle has side impact airbags safety belt pret...

Page 31: ...guide to the safety belt 1 Pull the guide out from the pocket on the edge of the seatback 2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 1 27 ...

Page 32: ...ss the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 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 Slide the guide into the storage pocket on the edge of the seatb...

Page 33: ...belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Lap Belt This part is only for the lap belt To learn how to wear a lap shoulder belt see Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 24 You vehicle may have a center seating position When you sit in the center front seating position y...

Page 34: ...und 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 personal injury do not let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit The extender has been designed for adults Never use it for securing ch...

Page 35: ...elt 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 24 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 on the hips touching the thighs If yes continue If no return to the...

Page 36: ...a crash Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 24 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 37: ...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 33 ...

Page 38: ...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 properly can strike other people or can be thrown out of the vehicle In addition young children should not use the vehicle s adult safety belts alone they need to use a child restraint CAUTIO...

Page 39: ...d or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide 1 35 ...

Page 40: ...t will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck T...

Page 41: ... belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems A rear facing infant seat A provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to kee...

Page 42: ...dd On Child Restraint in the Vehicle CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle Make sure the child restraint is properly installed in the vehicle using the vehicle s safety belt or LATCH system following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual 1 38 ...

Page 43: ...oklet 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 move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Securing the Child Within ...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...designed to make installation of a child restraint easier 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 ...

Page 46: ...with lower attachments B Top Tether Anchor A top tether A C anchors the 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 1 42 ...

Page 47: ...e tether be attached Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint If the child restraint does not have a top tether one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors j Lower Anchor Seating p...

Page 48: ...e seating position where the child restraint will be placed Do not secure a child restraint in a position without 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...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...safety belt or the seat When removing the child restraint always remember to return the safety belts to their normal stowed position before folding the rear seat 1 Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the 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 safe...

Page 51: ...m see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 41 for how to install your child restraint using 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 41 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...

Page 52: ...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 48...

Page 53: ...restraint as you tighten the belt 6 If your child restraint has a top tether follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions regarding the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 41 for more information 7 Push 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 ...

Page 54: ...ition Your vehicle has airbags A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing child restraint See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1 40 In addition your vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag under certain conditions See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 62 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3 32 for mo...

Page 55: ...ors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 41 for how to install your child restraint using 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 41 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 a...

Page 56: ...estraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 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 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 52 ...

Page 57: ...hicle and reinstall the child restraint If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit check to make sure that the vehicle s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion If this happens slightly recline the vehicle s seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the ...

Page 58: ...teering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the right front passenger With roof rail airbags the word AIRBAG will appear along the headliner or trim Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts Even though today s airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag all airbags must inflate very quickly to do ...

Page 59: ...e is an airbag for that person CAUTION Airbags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye Anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag as you would be if you were sitting on the edge of your seat or leaning forward Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash A...

Page 60: ...that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 1 31 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 34 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readi...

Page 61: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver s 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 57 ...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...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 restraint according to crash severity Your vehicle has electronic frontal sensors which help the sensing system distinguish ...

Page 64: ...y stopping the occupant more gradually Roof rail airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body But airbags would not help in many types of collisions primarily because the occupant s motion is not toward those airbags See When Should an Airbag Inflate on page 1 59 for more information Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to saf...

Page 65: ... off by using the controls for those features In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some new parts for the airbag system If you do not get them the airbag system will not be t...

Page 66: ... driver s airbags are not part of the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or not Accident statistics show that children are safer...

Page 67: ...back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag if The right front passenger seat is unoccupied The system determines that an infant is present in a rear facing infant seat The system determines that a small child is present in a child restraint The system determines that a ...

Page 68: ...assenger s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger s seat When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults the passenger sensing system may ...

Page 69: ...e This may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to turn the airbag s off for some adult size occupants If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again CAUTION If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system If this ever happens have the vehicle serviced promptly ...

Page 70: ... proper operation of the passenger sensing system Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle Your dealer retailer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Informatio...

Page 71: ... 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 could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag s or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag s See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 62 If you have any q...

Page 72: ...e 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 Safety Belts on page 5 93 Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement Make sure the airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 31 for more information Notice If an airbag covering is da...

Page 73: ...blies 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 a...

Page 74: ... NOTES 1 70 ...

Page 75: ...Theft Deterrent Systems 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 23 Starting the Engine 2 23 Engine Coolant Heater 2 25 Active Fuel Management 3 9L V6 and 5 3L V8 Engines 2 26 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 26 Parking Brake 2 30 Shifti...

Page 76: ...rors 2 37 Outside Convex Mirror 2 37 OnStar System 2 38 Universal Home Remote System 2 41 Universal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED 2 42 Storage Areas 2 48 Glove Box 2 48 Cupholder s 2 48 Sunglasses Storage Compartment 2 48 Center Console Storage 2 48 Rear Storage Area 2 48 Rear Seat Armrest 2 48 Convenience Net 2 49 Sunroof 2 49 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 2 ...

Page 77: ...ould 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 is used for the ignition and the driver s door If you need a new key contact your dealer retailer for assistance In you are locked out of your vehicle contact Roadside Assistance See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 for more information Notice If you ever lo...

Page 78: ...rence that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any RKE system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this Check the distance...

Page 79: ...60 m away However the range may be less while the vehicle is running As a result you may need to be closer to your vehicle to turn it off than you were to turn it on There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System on page 2 4 The following functions may be available if your vehicle has the RKE system Remote Vehicle Start If your ve...

Page 80: ... 2 18 V Remote Trunk Release Press and hold this button for about one second to release the trunk lid The transmission must be in PARK P for this feature to operate L Vehicle Locator Panic Alarm Press and release this button to locate your vehicle The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound three times Press and hold this button for more than two seconds to activate the panic alarm Th...

Page 81: ...en replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery in the RKE transmitter 1 Use a flat object with a thin edge into the notch located below the trunk release button and separate the bottom half from the top half of the transmitter 2 Remove the old battery but do not use a metal ob...

Page 82: ...n it on There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter see Remote Keyless Entry RKE System on page 2 4 Remote Start This button will be on the RKE transmitter if you have remote start To start the vehicle using the remote start feature 1 Aim the transmitter at the vehicle 2 Press and release the transmitter s lock button then immediately press and hold the transmitt...

Page 83: ...l not operate if any of the follow occur The remote start system is disabled through the DIC The vehicle s key is in the ignition The vehicle s hood is open The hazard warning flashers are on The check engine light is on See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 39 The engine coolant temperature is too high The oil pressure is low Two remote vehicle starts or one start with a time extension have al...

Page 84: ...eath from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your key in the driver s door or use the remote keyless entry transmitter From the inside use the manual or...

Page 85: ...e doors When the driver s power door lock switch is pressed with the key removed from the ignition and the driver s door open a chime will sound three times to signal that the delayed locking system is active When all doors have been closed the doors will lock automatically after several seconds If any door is opened before this the timer will reset itself once all the doors have been closed again...

Page 86: ...ow the driver to choose various unlock settings For programming information see DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 60 Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks that prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside The rear door security locks are located on the inside edge of each rear door You must open the rear doors to access them To assist you in finding...

Page 87: ...he lock switch is pressed on the door that is open and the key is in the ignition all of the doors will lock and then the driver s door will unlock A chime will sound continuously until all doors are closed Trunk CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You cannot see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even dea...

Page 88: ...nk by lowering the rear seat and pulling the emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk See Split Folding Rear Seat on page 1 8 and Emergency Trunk Release Handle following Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle The emergency trunk release handle is...

Page 89: ...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 90: ...uld 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 button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows The switches on the driver s door armrest are used to control each of the windows The power window switches work while the ignition is in ON RUN ACC ACCESSOR...

Page 91: ...river can still control all the windows and the front passenger can control their own window with the lockout on Press the left side of the switch to return to normal window operation A visible red bar on the right side of the switch indicates that the lockout is off Sun Visors To block out glare swing down the sun visors They can be detached from the center retainer and slid along the rod to cove...

Page 92: ...someone tries to enter the vehicle without using the RKE transmitter or a key or turns the ignition on with an incorrect key The horn will sound and the turn signal lamps will flash for about two minutes When the alarm is armed the trunk may be opened with the RKE transmitter The power door lock switches are disabled and the doors remain locked You must use your RKE transmitter or your key to unlo...

Page 93: ...h Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device...

Page 94: ... on page 5 99 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 It is possible for the PASS Key III decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key Up to nine additional ...

Page 95: ... 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 vehicle Avoid making har...

Page 96: ... the key to ACC ACCESSORY If none of this works then your vehicle needs service B ACC ACCESSORY This position lets the radio and windshield wipers operate while the engine is off To use ACC ACCESSORY turn the key clockwise C ON RUN This position is where the key returns to after the vehicle is started This position displays some of the warning and indicator lights The battery could be drained if y...

Page 97: ...wer RAP These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine turned off Audio System Power Windows The radio will work when the key is in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY Once the key is turned from ON RUN to LOCK OFF the radio will continue to work 10 minutes or until the driver s door is opened The power windows will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened...

Page 98: ...the key to the START position immediately after cranking has ended can overheat and damage the cranking motor and drain the battery Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to 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 t...

Page 99: ... 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 to unplug and sto...

Page 100: ...greater power demands are required such as accelerating from a stop passing or merging onto a freeway the system will maintain full cylinder operation Automatic Transmission Operation Your automatic transmission has a shift lever on the steering column or on the console between the seats There is a display located on the instrument panel cluster that will indicate the gear the vehicle is in Maximu...

Page 101: ... transmission shift lock control system You must fully apply your regular brakes first and then press the shift lever button before you can shift from PARK P while the ignition is in ON RUN If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever i...

Page 102: ...the engine is not running at high speed when shifting your vehicle DRIVE D This position is for normal driving It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle If you need more power for passing and you are Going less than 35 mph 55 km h push the accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the accelerator pedal all the way down You will shift down to the next gea...

Page 103: ...iles 40 km or at speeds over 55 mph 90 km h may damage the transmission Also shifting into SECOND 2 at speeds above 65 mph 105 km h can cause damage Drive in THIRD 3 or DRIVE D instead of SECOND 2 FIRST 1 This position reduces vehicle speed even more than SECOND 2 without using your brakes You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is in FIRST 1 while the vehicle ...

Page 104: ...he vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8 km h Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving If you are towing a trailer and parking on any hill see Towing a Trailer on page 4 27 Shifting Into PARK P CAUTION It can be ...

Page 105: ...you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Console Shift Lever If your vehicle is equipped with a console shift lever use this procedure to shift the vehicle into PARK P 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P by pushing the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle and then to the left 3 With ...

Page 106: ...y 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 called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into PARK P properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see Shifting Into PARK P on page 2 30 If torque lock does occur you may need to have a...

Page 107: ...ever button 5 Then move the shift into the desired gear If you still cannot move the shift lever from PARK P consult your dealer or a professional towing service Column Shift If your park lock cable cannot be moved out of PARK P 1 Apply and maintain the regular brakes 2 Turn the ignition key to the ON RUN position See Ignition Positions on page 2 22 for more information 3 Shift out of the PARK P p...

Page 108: ...hicle Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and Have your vehicle fixed immediately Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know CAUTION Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on pag...

Page 109: ...teps to be sure your vehicle will not move See Shifting Into PARK P on page 2 30 If you are parking on a hill and if you are pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer on page 4 27 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side Th...

Page 110: ...information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar See OnStar System on page 2 38 for more information about the services OnStar provides Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar The vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with the OnStar System Press the button located below the mirror on the far left for up to three seconds to turn the automatic dimming feature off and o...

Page 111: ...ated driver s and passenger s outside power mirrors are warmed to help clear them of ice snow and condensation See Rear Window Defogger under Climate Control System on page 3 22 for more information Also see Outside Power Mirrors on page 2 37 for mirror operation Outside Convex Mirror CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too ...

Page 112: ...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 113: ...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 114: ...icle information usually includes your GPS location and in the event of a crash additional information regarding the accident that your vehicle has been involved in e g the direction from which your vehicle was hit 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 ser...

Page 115: ...he OnStar button to confirm that your OnStar equipment is active Universal Home Remote System The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand held Radio Frequency RF transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers security systems and home lighting This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1...

Page 116: ...il 1 1982 Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in programming the transmitter Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming You only need the original remote control transmitter for Fixed Code p...

Page 117: ...side buttons at the same time for one to two seconds and immediately release them 2 Locate in the garage the garage door opener receiver motor head unit Locate the Learn or Smart button It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor head unit and may be a colored button Press this button After you press this button you will have 30 seconds to complete the following...

Page 118: ...oor opener Programming Universal Home Remote Fixed Code If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Home Remote System call 1 866 572 2728 Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units Programming a garage door opener involves time sensitive actions so read the entire procedure before you begin If you do not follow these actions the device will time out and you wi...

Page 119: ...our Universal Home Remote The motor head dip switch settings can also be used when you do not have the original hand held transmitter Your panel of switches may not appear exactly as they do in the examples above but they should be similar The switch positions on your hand held transmitter may be labeled as follows A switch in the up position may be labeled as Up or On A switch in the down positio...

Page 120: ...to the Universal Home Remote when completing Step 4 3 From inside your vehicle first firmly press all three buttons at the same time for about three seconds Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remote into programming mode 4 The indicator lights will blink slowly Enter each switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle s Universal Home Remote You will have two and one half minutes to compl...

Page 121: ...fferent button in Step 6 than what you used for the garage door opener Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons You can reprogram any of the three buttons by repeating the instructions Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons You sho...

Page 122: ...storage compartment located above the rearview mirror To open push on cover Center Console Storage Your vehicle may have a front center console storage area To open the front center console storage area pull up on the latch located in the front of the console lid Inside is a removable tray and an accessory power outlet Rear Storage Area If your vehicle has the split folding rear seat there will be...

Page 123: ...s Open To vent the sunroof when it is closed press this switch once When using the vent the sunshade should be fully opened The sunshade can be opened or closed manually by sliding it rearward or forward From the vent position press this switch again to activate the express open feature Press the close switch to stop movement of the sunroof The sunshade will automatically open when using express o...

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Page 125: ...Dome Lamp 3 17 Entry Lighting 3 17 Delayed Entry Lighting 3 18 Delayed Exit Lighting 3 18 Parade Dimming 3 18 Reading Lamps 3 19 Mirror Reading Lamps 3 19 Electric Power Management 3 19 Battery Run Down Protection 3 20 Accessory Power Outlet s 3 20 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 3 21 Climate Controls 3 22 Climate Control System 3 22 Outlet Adjustment 3 25 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 3 26 War...

Page 126: ... 3 42 Security Light 3 42 Fog Lamp Light 3 42 Cruise Control Light 3 43 Highbeam On Light 3 43 Fuel Gage 3 43 Driver Information Center DIC 3 44 DIC Operation and Displays 3 44 DIC Compass 3 49 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 52 DIC Vehicle Customization 3 60 Audio System s 3 66 Setting the Time 3 67 Radio s 3 69 Using an MP3 3 80 XM Radio Messages 3 84 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 85 Audio Steering Whee...

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Page 128: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Page 129: ...Lamps Control See Exterior Lamps on page 3 14 J Instrument Panel Brightness See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3 17 K Traction Control On Off Button If Equipped See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 6 L Tilt Steering Wheel Lever See Tilt Wheel on page 3 6 M Steering Wheel Cruise Control See Cruise Control on page 3 10 N Hood Release See Hood Release on page 5 13 O Horn See Horn on page 3 ...

Page 130: ...front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on the turn signals will not work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn Tilt Wh...

Page 131: ...r The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following GTurn and Lane Change Signals See Turn and Lane Change Signals on page 3 8 2Headlamp High Low Beam Changer See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 8 Flash to Pass See Flash to Pass on page 3 9 NWindshield Wipers See Windshield Wipers on page 3 9 LQ Windshield Washer See Windshield Washer on page 3 10 For information on...

Page 132: ...hes faster than normal as you signal a turn or a lane change 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 for burned out bulbs and then check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 99 Turn Signal On Chime If either one of the turn...

Page 133: ...n overload the wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers 8 Mist Turn the band to mist for a single wiping cycle Hold it there until the wipers start Then let go The wipers stop after one wipe Hold the band on mist longer for more wipe cycles 9 Off To stop t...

Page 134: ...r vision When the vehicle is low on washer fluid the WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID displays in the Driver Information Center DIC for 60 seconds When the ignition is turned off this message displays again for three seconds to remind you that the fluid level is low Until the fluid reservoir is refilled every time the vehicle is started the WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message displays in the Driver Infor...

Page 135: ...TCS will begin to limit wheel spin and the cruise control automatically turns off See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 6 When road conditions allow you to safely use it again the cruise control can be turned back on The cruise control buttons are located on outboard side of the steering wheel T On Off Press this button to turn cruise control on and off The indicator is lit when cruise control...

Page 136: ...e desired speed 3 Press and release the SET button located on the steering wheel 4 Take your foot off the accelerator Resuming a Set Speed If cruise control is set at a desired speed and the brakes are applied this shuts off the cruise control However it does not need to be reset Once your vehicle reaches a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more press the RES button on the steering wheel The vehicl...

Page 137: ...e Control on Hills How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down If the brakes are applied the cruise control will turn off Many drivers find ...

Page 138: ...he control to this position to turn off the automatic light control Briefly turn to this position again to turn automatic light control on again AUTO Automatic Turn the control to this position to automatically turn on the headlamps at normal brightness together with the following Parking Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Parking Lamps Turn the control to this position to...

Page 139: ...d of exterior lighting as you leave the area around your vehicle The feature is activated when the headlamps are on due to the automatic headlamps control feature described previously in this section and when the ignition is turned off Your headlamps will then remain on until the exterior lamps control is moved to the parking lamps position or until the pre selected delayed headlamp lighting perio...

Page 140: ...e headlamps taillamps sidemarker and other lamps will not be on The instrument panel and cluster will also not be lit When it is dark enough outside the low beam headlamps will turn off and the headlamps and parking lamps will turn on The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on When it is bright enough outside the headlamps will go off and the DRL will come on As with any veh...

Page 141: ...rn this lamp on by turning the instrument panel brightness control clockwise Entry Lighting Your vehicle may have courtesy lamps that will come on and stay on for a set time whenever the unlock symbol is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE Transmitter if the vehicle has one If a door is opened the lamps stay on while it is open and then turn off automatically about 25 seconds after the door is...

Page 142: ... Lighting This feature illuminates the interior for a period of time after the key is removed from the ignition The ignition must be off for delayed exit lighting to work When the key is removed interior illumination will activate and remain on until one of the following occurs The ignition is in ON RUN The power door locks are activated An illumination period of 20 seconds has elapsed If during t...

Page 143: ...vehicles This is because the generator alternator may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads A high electrical load occurs when several of the following loads are on headlamps high beams fog lamps rear window defogger climate control fan at high speed heated seats engine cooling fans trailer loads and loads plugged into accessory ...

Page 144: ...ch as a cellular telephone a compact disc player etc On vehicles with a center console one outlet is located at the rear of the console in the bottom of the bin and two outlets are located at the front of the console bin under the instrument panel Lift the cover to access the outlet Close the cover when not using the outlet On vehicles without a center console two are located under the climate con...

Page 145: ...r outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have an ashtray and a cigarette lighter The ashtray and cigarette lighter may be located in the console if your vehicle has one otherwise they may be located...

Page 146: ...heated seats see Heated Seats on page 1 4 Manual Operation Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airflow inside of the vehicle To change the current mode select one of the following H Vent This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets Bi Level This mode splits the air between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets Dual Zone with Optional Heated Seat Co...

Page 147: ... pressed an indicator light comes on to show that it is on Recirculation Press this button to turn on the recirculation mode When the button is pressed an indicator light comes on to show that it is on This mode keeps outside air from entering the vehicle It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle Recirculation may also help heat or cool the air inside the vehicle mo...

Page 148: ...all amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine This is normal Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of the windows is a result of high humidity moisture condensing on the cool window glass This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield Use the defog mode to c...

Page 149: ... do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid Outlet Adjustment Use the thumbwheel located below or to the side of the outlet to change the direction of the air flow Operation Tips Clear away any ice snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of t...

Page 150: ...page 6 4 To change the passenger compartment air filter use the following steps 1 Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers are in the up position 2 Raise the vehicle hood 3 Peel back the hood weatherstrip from the passenger s side of the vehicle halfway to center 4 Remove the air inlet grille retainers 5 Lift the air inlet grille and disconnect the washer hose at the quick connect 6 Remove...

Page 151: ... you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages s...

Page 152: ... designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You will know how fast you are going about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically United States Uplevel shown Base and Canada similar 3 28 ...

Page 153: ...appens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then that will be done But if it can t then it will be set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Notice If you ope...

Page 154: ...led neither the chime nor the light will come on Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 62 for more information The passenger safety belt light will also come on and...

Page 155: ...u start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your airbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury to yourself or oth...

Page 156: ...passenger s frontal airbag If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the right front passenger s frontal airbag is enabled may inflate CAUTION If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger s seat it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger s frontal ...

Page 157: ...assenger s frontal airbag See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 62 for more on this including important safety information If after several seconds both status indicator lights remain on or if there are no lights at all there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system See your dealer retailer for service CAUTION If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster e...

Page 158: ...ve belt or another electrical problem Have it checked right away If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part is not working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both p...

Page 159: ...the vehicle towed for service Antilock Brake System Warning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System 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 ...

Page 160: ...system is manually turned off this light will come on and the TRACTION CONTROL OFF message will appear on the DIC When the system is active the light will flash while the system is limiting wheel spin or assisting you in controlling the vehicle You may also feel or hear the system working This is normal See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 6 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 52 for more...

Page 161: ...normal See Electronic Stability Control on page 4 7 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 52 for more information Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light The engine coolant temperature warning light will come on when the engine has overheated If this happens you should pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible See Engine Overheating on page 5 29 for more information Notice Driving w...

Page 162: ...when the engine is started This light will also come on when one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center DIC may accompany the light See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 52 for more information Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to do so If underinflated inflate to the proper pressure See Tires on page 5 54 for ...

Page 163: ...repairs that might not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect your vehicle s emission controls and can cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not c...

Page 164: ...ing follow the previous steps and see your dealer retailer for service as soon as possible If the Light Is On Steady You might be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap See Filling the Tank on page 5 10 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel c...

Page 165: ...d Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check e...

Page 166: ...or changing engine oil This light will come on briefly when you start your engine If it does not have your vehicle serviced When the light comes on and stays on it means that oil is not flowing through your engine properly You could be low on oil and you might have some other system problem Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle s security system see Content Theft Dete...

Page 167: ...ls you about how much fuel you have remaining Here are four things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half t...

Page 168: ...emperature automatically appears in the bottom right corner of the DIC display If there is a problem with the system that controls the temperature display the numbers will be replaced with dashes If this occurs have the vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer The DIC also allows some features to be customized See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 60 for more information DIC Operation and Displa...

Page 169: ...ter is displayed The trip odometer has a feature called the retro active reset This can be used to set the trip odometer to the number of miles kilometers driven since the ignition was last turned on This can be used if the trip odometer is not reset at the beginning of the trip To use the retro active reset feature press and hold the set reset button for at least four seconds The trip odometer wi...

Page 170: ...ays This display shows the approximate average miles per gallon mpg or liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km This number is calculated based on the number of mpg L 100 km recorded since the last time this menu item was reset To reset this display to zero press and hold the set reset button Instantaneous Economy and Active Fuel Management Indicator Press the trip fuel button until INST ECONOMY display...

Page 171: ...Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays This display shows an estimate of the oil s remaining useful life If you see 99 OIL LIFE REMAINING on the display that means 99 of the current oil life remains The engine oil life system will alert you to change the oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions When the remaining oil life is low the CHANGE ENGINE OI...

Page 172: ...age 3 52 for more information If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a value there may be a problem with your vehicle If this consistently occurs see your dealer retailer for service Change Compass Zone Your vehicle may have this feature To change the compass zone through the DIC see DIC Compass on page 3 49 Calibrate Compass Your vehicle may have this feature The compass can be manu...

Page 173: ...ss country trip or moving to a new state or province it will be necessary to compensate for compass variance by resetting the zone through the DIC if the zone is not set correctly Compass variance is the difference between the earth s magnetic north and true geographic north If the compass is not set to the zone where you live the compass may give false readings The compass must be set to the vari...

Page 174: ...vailable 3 Press the set reset button to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone 4 Press the trip fuel button until the vehicle heading for example N for North is displayed in the DIC 5 If calibration is necessary calibrate the compass See Compass Calibration Procedure following 3 50 ...

Page 175: ...her magnetic item Turn off the vehicle move the magnetic item then turn on the vehicle and calibrate the compass To calibrate the compass use the following procedure Compass Calibration Procedure 1 Before calibrating the compass make sure the compass zone is set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is located See Compass Variance Zone Procedure earlier in this section Do not operate any switc...

Page 176: ...urned off See Exterior Lamps on page 3 14 for more information AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned on See Exterior Lamps on page 3 14 for more information BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the system detects that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable level The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of t...

Page 177: ...ssage displays when the driver door is not closed properly Make sure that the door is closed completely ENGINE HOT A C Air Conditioning OFF This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off When the coolant temperature returns to normal the A C operatio...

Page 178: ...ext 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 ERROR This message displays while viewing the odometer or trip odometers if there is a problem with the instrument panel cluster See your deale...

Page 179: ...vehicle with low oil pressure Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer as soon as possible when this message is displayed PASSENGER DOOR OPEN This message displays when the front passenger door is not closed properly Make sure that the door is closed completely REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays while you are matching a Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter to your vehicle Se...

Page 180: ...essage displays when service is required on the brake system Have the brake system serviced by your dealer retailer as soon as possible The brake system warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster when this message appears on the DIC See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 34 SERVICE POWER STEERING This message displays when a problem is detected with the power steering system When...

Page 181: ...rmation If the warning comes on and stays on there may be a problem with the TPMS See your dealer retailer SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL If your vehicle has the Traction Control System TCS this message displays when the system is not functioning properly A warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster See Traction Control System TCS Warning Light on page 3 36 See Traction Control System TC...

Page 182: ...ot fully tightened Check the gas cap to ensure that it is on properly See Filling the Tank on page 5 10 for more information TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS is re learning the tire positions on your vehicle The tire positions must be re learned after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page...

Page 183: ...by your dealer retailer as soon as possible TRUNK OPEN This message displays when the trunk is not closed completely Make sure that the trunk is closed completely See Trunk on page 2 13 TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays as a reminder to turn off the turn signal if you drive your vehicle for more than about 0 75 mile 1 2 km with a turn signal on See Turn Signal Multifunction Lever on page 3 7 Th...

Page 184: ... procedure Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1 Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in PARK P To avoid excessive drain on the battery it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off 2 Press the customization button to enter the feature settings menu If the menu is not available FEATURE SETTINGS AVAILABLE IN PARK will display Before entering the menu make sure the vehicle is in PARK P Fe...

Page 185: ...t also allows you to select which doors and when the doors will automatically unlock See Programmable Automatic Door Unlock on page 2 12 for more information Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings OFF None of ...

Page 186: ...tton is pressed again within five seconds of the previous command NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE tran...

Page 187: ...This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll through...

Page 188: ...C REMOTE START If your vehicle has this feature it allows you to turn the remote start off or on The remote start feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 8 for more information Press the customization button until REMOTE START appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to ac...

Page 189: ...eset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to exit the FEATURE SETTINGS menu Press the customization button until FEATURE SETTINGS PRESS V TO EXIT appears in the DIC display Press the set reset button once to exit the menu If you do not exit pressing the customization button again will return you to the beginning of the FEATURE SETTI...

Page 190: ...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 191: ...hange 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 times 12H and 24H are displayed press the pushbutton located under the desired option to select the default Press the H button again to apply the selected default or let the screen time out With Date Display Single CD MP3 Player This type of radio has a H...

Page 192: ...to press the right SEEK arrow or FWD button To decrease press the left SEEK arrow or sREV button You can also turn the f knob located on the upper right side of the radio to adjust the selected setting The date does not automatically display To see the date press the MENU button and then the H clock button while the radio is on The date with display times out after a few seconds and goes back to t...

Page 193: ...Radio s Your vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system Radio with CD Base Radio with CD MP3 shown Radio with Six Disc CD MP3 similar 3 69 ...

Page 194: ...o goes to the previous volume setting when the radio is turned on The volume can still be adjusted by using the volume knob Speed Compensated Volume SCV Radios with Speed Compensated Volume SCV automatically adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle increases or decreases speed while driving The volume level should sound about the same while driving To activate ...

Page 195: ... 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 appear 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 When information is not availabl...

Page 196: ...nds When that pushbutton is pressed and released the station that was set returns 4 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton radio station you want stored as a favorite The number of favorites pages can be setup using the MENU button To setup the number of favorites pages perform the following steps 1 Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu 2 Press the pushbutton located below the FAV 1 ...

Page 197: ...e bass and depending on your radio midrange or treble by pressing the f knob Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade BAL FADE Balance Fade To adjust balance or fade press the if your radio has this symbol or the f knob until the speaker control labels display Continue pressing to highlight the desired label or press the pushbutton positioned under the desired label Turn the f knob clockwise or counter...

Page 198: ...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 undesired category perform the following 1 Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu 2 Press the pushbutton located below the XM CAT label 3 Turn the f knob to displ...

Page 199: ...or when you subscribe you will get unlimited access to XM Radio Online for when 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 84 later in this section for further detail ...

Page 200: ... in a mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water and clean it Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge Care of Your CD Player Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in the CD player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not ...

Page 201: ...e Z EJECT For the single CD player press to eject the CD If the CD is not removed after several seconds the CD automatically pulls back into the player For the Six Disc CD player press and release to eject the CD that is currently playing The radio beeps once and Ejecting Disc displays Once the disc is ejected Remove Disc displays The CD can be removed If the CD is not removed after several second...

Page 202: ...r the RDM label until Random Current Disc displays Press the pushbutton again to turn off random play To use random on a radio with a Six Disc CD player do the following 1 Press the CD AUX button press and hold A beep sounds and Load All Discs displays Insert one or more discs partway into the slot of the CD player 2 To play tracks from all CDs loaded in random order press the pushbutton positione...

Page 203: ...t to your dealer retailer while reporting the problem Using the Auxiliary Input Jack The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate This is not an audio output do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack However an external audio device such as an iPod laptop computer MP3 player CD changer or cassette tape player etc can be conne...

Page 204: ...audio CDA files and MP3 files By default the radio reads only the uncompressed audio and ignore the MP3 files Pressing the CAT button toggles between compressed and uncompressed audio format MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on a CD R or CD RW disc Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files on one disc The CD player is able to read an...

Page 205: ... The root directory of the CD is treated as a folder If the root directory has compressed audio files the directory displays as F1 ROOT All files contained directly under the root directory are accessed prior to any root directory folders However playlists Px are always accessed before root folders or files Empty Directory or Folder If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the file stru...

Page 206: ...folder name unless the folder mode has been chosen as the default display The new track name displays File System and Naming The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag then the radio displays the file name without the extension such as mp3 as the track name Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shor...

Page 207: ...V Reverse Press and hold this button to reverse playback quickly within an MP3 file Sound is heard at a reduced volume Release this button to resume playing the file The elapsed time of the file displays FWD Fast Forward Press and hold this button to advance playback quickly within an MP3 file Sound is heard at a reduced volume Release this button to resume playing the file The elapsed time of the...

Page 208: ...tton until the desired artist displays To change from playback by artist to playback by album press the pushbutton located below the Sort By label From the sort screen push one of the buttons below the album button Press the pushbutton below the back label to return to the main music navigator screen Now the album name displays on the second line between the arrows and songs from the current album...

Page 209: ...n another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message appears after having your vehicle serviced check with your dealer retailer XM Radio 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 b...

Page 210: ...previous track g Mute Voice Recognition Press and release this button to silence the system Press and release this button again to turn the sound on If your vehicle has OnStar press and hold this button for longer than one second to interact with the OnStar system See the OnStar System on page 2 38 in this manual for more information SRCE Source Press this button to switch between AM FM XM if equi...

Page 211: ...can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception When this happens try reducing the treble on your radio FM Stereo FM stereo gives the best sound but FM signals only reach about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to fade in and out XM Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital...

Page 212: ... antenna due to metallic tinting materials will not be covered by your warranty Because this antenna is built into the rear window there is a reduced risk of damage caused by car washes and vandals If static is heard on the radio when the rear window defogger is turned on it could mean that a defogger grid line has been damaged and the grid line must be repaired If adding a cellular telephone to y...

Page 213: ...ad Recovery 4 11 Passing 4 11 Loss of Control 4 12 Driving at Night 4 13 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 13 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 14 Highway Hypnosis 4 14 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 15 Winter Driving 4 16 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 20 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 20 Loading Your Vehicle 4 21 Towing 4 26 Towing Your Vehicle 4 26 Recreational Vehicle Towin...

Page 214: ...icle judgment muscular coordination vision and attentiveness Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol In most cases these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving In recent years more than 17 000 annual motor vehicle related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol with about 250 000 people injured For persons un...

Page 215: ... page 5 3 Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 34 Braking action involves perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That is perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That is reaction time Average reaction time is about three fourths of a second But that is only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two...

Page 216: ...dding non dealer non retailer accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 Antilock Brake System ABS Your vehicle might have the Antilock Brake System ABS an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid If your vehicle has ABS this warning light on the instrument panel cluster will come on briefly when you start your ve...

Page 217: ...ery driver gets into a situation that requires hard braking If you have ABS you can steer and brake at the same time However if you do not have ABS your first reaction to hit the brake pedal hard and hold it down might be the wrong thing to do Your wheels can stop rolling Once they do the vehicle cannot respond to your steering Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was headed when the wh...

Page 218: ...e 3 10 The TCS operates in all transmission shift lever positions But the system can upshift the transmission only as high as the shift lever position chosen so use the lower gears only when necessary See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2 26 When the system is on this warning light comes on and stays on to let you know if there is a problem A SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL message also appears ...

Page 219: ... See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 for more information Electronic Stability Control Your vehicle may have an Electronic Stability Control ESC system which combines antilock brake traction and stability control systems and helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in most driving conditions When you first start your vehicle and begin to drive away the system performs...

Page 220: ...o use cruise again you may re engage the cruise control See Cruise Control on page 3 10 The ESC TCS button is located on the instrument panel The traction control system can be turned off or back on by pressing the ESC TCS button To disable both traction control and ESC press and hold the button briefly When the ESC system is turned off the TRACTION CONTROL OFF message will appear and the ESC TCS ...

Page 221: ...you will understand this The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of the tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you are in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly apply the brakes Both control systems steering and braking have to do their work where the tires...

Page 222: ...ot room That is the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply the brakes but unless you have antilock brakes not enough to lock the wheels See Braking on page 4 3 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space availa...

Page 223: ...t edge Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway Passing Passing another vehicle on a two lane road can be dangerous To reduce the risk of danger while passing we suggest the following tips Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass If in doubt wait Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines that could indicate a...

Page 224: ...want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longe...

Page 225: ...ferences increase A 50 year old driver might need at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep standing or flowing water CAUTION Wet br...

Page 226: ... 54 Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip consider having it serviced by your dealer retailer before departing Things to check on your own include Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir full Windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades In good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids All levels checked Lamps Do they all work and are lenses clean Tires Are treads good Are tire...

Page 227: ...e engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing 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 S...

Page 228: ...on Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Also see Tires on page 5 54 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 Wet...

Page 229: ...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 Remember unless your vehicle has ABS if you brake so hard that the wheels stop rolling your vehicle will j...

Page 230: ...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 231: ...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 232: ...m h as shown on the speedometer For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 76 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 Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as li...

Page 233: ... 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 234: ...ng in your vehicle 3 Subtract 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 c...

Page 235: ...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 23 ...

Page 236: ...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 label is found on the rear edge of the driver s door The label shows the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GV...

Page 237: ...cause damage Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not overload your vehicle If things like suitcases tools packages or anything else are put inside the vehicle they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they will keep going CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a cr...

Page 238: ...ere are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations How far will you tow Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow Do you have the proper towing equipment See your dealer retailer or trailering professional for additional advice...

Page 239: ... injured You may also damage your vehicle the resulting repairs would not be covered by your warranty Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section Ask your dealer retailer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment To identify what the vehicle trailering capa...

Page 240: ...ring Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you will be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control You can ask a hitch dealer retailer about sway controls Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then du...

Page 241: ... and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 21 for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you are using a weight carrying hitch or a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 to 15 percent of the...

Page 242: ...e 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 Brakes Does your trailer have its own brakes Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust an...

Page 243: ...wing Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You will need more passing distance up ahead when you are towing a trailer And because you are a good deal longer you will need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can re...

Page 244: ...ight have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of engine and transmission overheating Notice When the outside temperature is above 100 F 38 C and or there is a steep continuous grade the recommended speed when towing is 55 mph 88 km h or less Extended hig...

Page 245: ...chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you are pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid do not overfill engine oil drive belts cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them qu...

Page 246: ... NOTES 4 34 ...

Page 247: ...er Filter 5 22 Automatic Transmission Fluid 5 24 Engine Coolant 5 26 Pressure Cap 5 29 Engine Overheating 5 29 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 31 Cooling System 5 32 Power Steering Fluid 5 37 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 38 Brakes 5 39 Battery 5 42 Jump Starting 5 43 Headlamp Aiming 5 47 Bulb Replacement 5 47 Halogen Bulbs 5 47 Headlamps Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 5 ...

Page 248: ...r Plastic Surfaces 5 92 Care of Safety Belts 5 93 Weatherstrips 5 93 Washing Your Vehicle 5 93 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 94 Finish Care 5 94 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 95 Aluminum Wheels 5 95 Tires 5 96 Sheet Metal Damage 5 96 Finish Damage 5 96 Underbody Maintenance 5 96 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 96 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 97 Vehicle Identification 5 98 Vehicle Identificatio...

Page 249: ...hings as airbags braking stability ride and handling emissions systems aerodynamics durability and electronic systems like antilock brakes traction control and stability control Some of these accessories could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by warranty GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on your vehicle Your GM dealer retailer can accessorize you...

Page 250: ...or additional information see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper n...

Page 251: ... vehicle Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline The 8th digit of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN shows the code letter or number that identifies your vehicle s engine The VIN is at the top le...

Page 252: ...gine If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking the engine needs service Gasoline Specifications At a minimum gasoline should meet ASTM Specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN CGSB 3 5 or 3 511 in Canada Some gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT We recommend against the use of gasolin...

Page 253: ...available in your area We recommend that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier However E85 85 ethanol and other fuels containing more than 10 ethanol must not be used in vehicles that were not designed for those fuels Notice Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in the ...

Page 254: ...Department of Energy has an alternative fuels website www eere energy gov afdc infrastructure locator html that can help you find E85 fuel Those stations that do have E85 should have a label indicating ethanol content Do not use the fuel if the ethanol content is greater than 85 At a minimum E85 should meet ASTM Specification D 5798 By definition this means that fuel labeled E85 will have an ethan...

Page 255: ...to E85 Damage caused by additives would not be covered by your new vehicle warranty Notice Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country ou...

Page 256: ...d when refueling your vehicle This is against the law in some places Do not re enter the vehicle while pumping fuel Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver s side of the vehicle If the vehicle has E85 fuel capability a yellow cap with the words E85 gasoline can be seen To remove the fuel cap turn it...

Page 257: ...stic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 39 The TIGHTEN GAS CAP message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center DIC if the fuel cap is not properly installed See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 52 for more information CAUTION If a fire starts whi...

Page 258: ...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 259: ...d to the left of the parking brake pedal 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch located near the center of the hood front by pushing the latch to the right 3 Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then pull the hood down and close it firmly 5 13 ...

Page 260: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3 5L V6 engine 3 9L V6 similar here is what you will see 5 14 ...

Page 261: ...ressure Cap See Pressure Cap on page 5 29 G Power Steering Fluid Cap See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 37 H Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 17 I Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 17 J Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick Out of View See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5 24 K Brake M...

Page 262: ...When you open the hood on the 5 3L V8 engine here is what you will see 5 16 ...

Page 263: ...ylinder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 5 39 K Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 22 L Coolant Recovery Tank See Checking Coolant under Cooling System on page 5 32 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 gro...

Page 264: ...ations on page 5 103 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range in the cross hatched area P...

Page 265: ...equirements should have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standa...

Page 266: ...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 ENGINE OIL SOON message will come on See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 52 Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is possible that if you are driving under th...

Page 267: ...le the Engine Oil Life System has not reset Repeat the procedure What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the man...

Page 268: ...50 000 mile 80 000 km interval See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information If you are driving in dusty dirty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt If the filter remains caked with dirt a new fi...

Page 269: ...leaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires If it is not there and the engine backfires you could be burned Do not drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner filter off Notice If the air cleaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can ea...

Page 270: ...pstick Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Too little fluid could cause the transmission to overheat Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if ...

Page 271: ...ing off the engine follow these steps 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel The transmission fluid dipstick handle is the black loop with this symbol on it It is located near the rear of the engine compartment See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for more information on location 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3...

Page 272: ...way Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for five years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating or if you need t...

Page 273: ...ine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If coolant needs to be added mor...

Page 274: ...ding Coolant If more coolant is needed add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank but be careful not to spill it If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty add coolant to the cooling system through the coolant fill neck on the engine See Engine Overheating on page 5 29 CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and...

Page 275: ...ne damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for more information on location Engine Overheating There is a coolant temperature gage and a warning light on the instrument panel that indicate an overheated engine condition See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3 38 and Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 3 37 In ...

Page 276: ...ith no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5 31 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning can indicate a serious problem If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not b...

Page 277: ... Engine Protection Operating Mode This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation If an overheated engine condition exists an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you will notice a significant loss in power and engine performance The coolant temperature gage will indica...

Page 278: ...to lift the hood here is what you will see A Coolant Recovery Tank B Pressure Cap C Electric Engine Cooling Fans A Pressure Cap B Electric Engine Cooling Fans C Coolant Recovery Tank 3 5L V6 Engine shown 3 9L Engine similar 5 3L V8 Engine 5 32 ...

Page 279: ...e cap or in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Do not touch them If you do you can be burned Do not run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you dr...

Page 280: ... and DEX COOL coolant If you have not found a problem yet but the coolant level is not at the COLD FILL line add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant on page 5 26 for more information Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the pr...

Page 281: ...ait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap How to Add Coolant to the Cooling System Notice The engine has a specific cooling system drain and fill procedure Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be severely damaged If the engine s cooling system needs to be drained and re filled please see the dealer reta...

Page 282: ...more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and the compartment 5 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD FILL line 6 Install the coolant recovery tank cap and the pressure cap After a day or two of driving when the engine is cold check the coolant level in the recovery tank If it is low refill it to the COLD FILL line If the coolan...

Page 283: ...e following 1 Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down 2 Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean 3 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 4 Replace the cap and completely tighten it 5 Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The fluid level should be somewhere within the cross hatched area on the dipstick If the fluid is at the ADD m...

Page 284: ...fore use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing Adding Washer Fluid A WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center DIC when you need to add windshield washer fluid to your vehicle See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 52 for more information...

Page 285: ...ntifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage the vehicle s windshield washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for the location of the reservoir There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an ...

Page 286: ...uid Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system the brakes might not work well This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid ...

Page 287: ...ing conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Specifications on pa...

Page 288: ...if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery When it is time for a new battery see your dealer retailer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for battery location Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chem...

Page 289: ...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 vehi...

Page 290: ...tteries Find the positive and negative terminal locations on each vehicle You will not need to access your battery for jump starting Your vehicle has a remote positive jump starting terminal for that purpose The remote positive terminal is located in the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle on the underhood fuse block See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for more infor...

Page 291: ... injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive or to a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Negative will go to ...

Page 292: ...ead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it will not start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice If the jumper cables are connected...

Page 293: ...ever if your vehicle is damaged in a crash the headlamp aim may be affected Aim adjustment to the low beam headlamps may be necessary if oncoming drivers flash their high beam headlamps at you for vertical aim If the headlamps need to be re aimed it is recommended that you take the vehicle to your dealer retailer for service Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs see Replacement...

Page 294: ... Parking Lamps A Sidemarker B Low Beam Headlamp C High Beam Headlamp D Parking Turn Signal Lamp To replace one of these bulbs 1 Open the hood See Hood Release on page 5 13 for more information 2 Remove the screw from the headlamp assembly 5 48 ...

Page 295: ...he electrical connector from the bulb by raising the lock tab and pulling the connector away from the bulb s base 8 Install the electrical connector to the bulb 9 Install the new bulb by inserting the smallest tab on the bulb base into the matching notch in the retaining ring Turn the bulb a quarter turn clockwise until it stops 10 Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to reinstall the headlamp assembly When ...

Page 296: ...amp Taillamp Turn Signal To replace one of these bulbs 1 Open the trunk See Trunk on page 2 13 for more information 2 Remove the convenience net if your vehicle has one Unhook the net from the upper wing nut 3 Remove the upper convenience net wing nut 4 Pull the carpet away from the rear of the vehicle 5 50 ...

Page 297: ...taillamp assembly When reinstalling the taillamp assembly make sure that you line up the four posts on the assembly with the slots in the vehicle License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs 1 Turn the lamp assembly counterclockwise and pull the lamp assembly out of the connector 2 Pull the old bulb from the lamp assembly keeping the bulb straight as you pull it out 3 Install the new bulb 4 Re...

Page 298: ...cted for wear or cracking See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information on wiper blade inspection Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways Here s how to remove the wiper blade 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm connector away from the windshield 2 While holding the wiper arm pull the clip up from the blade connecting point and pull the blade assembly d...

Page 299: ...the wiper blade element notched end last into the wiper blade claw sets 3 To engage the last claw into the notched end of the wiper blade element squeeze the wiper blade element at the notched area and push the wiper blade element so the claw fits into the notch 4 Be sure the two wiper blade element notches are engaged by the last claw set and that all the other claws are properly engaged in the s...

Page 300: ...Your Vehicle on page 4 21 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 61 Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured ...

Page 301: ... tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers f...

Page 302: ...um Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load A Temporary Use Only The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3 000 miles 5 000 km and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph 105 km h The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone flat If your vehi...

Page 303: ...e on page 5 61 F Tire Size A combination of letters and numbers define a tire s width height aspect ratio construction type and service description The letter T as the first character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary use only G TPC Spec Tire Performance Criteria Specification Original equipment tires designed to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code ...

Page 304: ...e speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load Speed ratings range from A to Z Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascal kPa Accessory Weight This means the combined weight of optional accessories Some examples of opti...

Page 305: ...ng Your Vehicle on page 4 21 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 21 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 21 Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle Kilopascal kPa The metric unit for air pressure Light Truck LT Metric Tire ...

Page 306: ...acturer s recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 61 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 21 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Rim A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between ...

Page 307: ... weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle s capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure See Tire and Loading Information Label under Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 21 Inflation Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively Notice Do not let anyone tell you t...

Page 308: ...g the compact spare tire see Compact Spare Tire on page 5 89 How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are under inflated Check the tire s inflation pressure when the tires are cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least t...

Page 309: ...el efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS ...

Page 310: ...erference 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 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure conditio...

Page 311: ...indicator that the air pressure in the tire s are getting low and need to be inflated to the proper pressure A Tire and Loading Information label attached to your vehicle shows the size of your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for your vehicle s tires when they are cold See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 21 for an example of the Tire and Loading Information lab...

Page 312: ...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 313: ...eel position and five minutes overall to match all four tire wheel positions If it takes longer than two minutes to match the first tire and wheel or more than five minutes to match all four tire and wheel positions the matching process stops and you need to start over The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below 1 Set the parking brake 2 Turn the ignition switch to ON RUN with the engine of...

Page 314: ...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 70 for more information Tires should be rotated every 5 000 to 8 000 miles 8 000 to 13 000 km See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve...

Page 315: ...nitor Operation on page 5 64 Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 103 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 316: ...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 317: ...have 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 55 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 ...

Page 318: ...g Information Label See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 21 for more information about the Tire and Loading Information Label and its location on your vehicle Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires this may affect the way your vehicle performs including its braking ride and handling characteristics stability ...

Page 319: ... safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performan...

Page 320: ...tion or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis However if you...

Page 321: ...of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clea...

Page 322: ...mage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it is contacting your vehicle and do not spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the front tires Notice If your vehicle has a tire size other than P225 55R17 or P235 50R18 size tires use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper si...

Page 323: ...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 324: ...d be badly injured or even killed Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 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 should put blo...

Page 325: ... how to use the jack and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is located in the trunk 1 Open the trunk See Trunk on page 2 13 for more information 2 Remove the convenience net if the vehicle has one 3 Remove the spare tire cover 4 Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it 5 Remove the compact spare tire 5 79 ...

Page 326: ...n the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it Then remove the jack and wrench The tools you will need to change a tire include the jack A extension and protection guide B and wheel wrench C 5 80 ...

Page 327: ... come off Use the flat end of the wheel wrench and pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off The edge of the wheel cover could be sharp so do not try to remove it with your bare hands Do not drop the cover or lay it face down as it could become scratched or damaged Store the wheel cover in the trunk until the flat tire is repaired or replaced Once you have removed the wheel cover use the ...

Page 328: ...is about 4 5 inches 11 4 cm from the rear edge of the wheel well 4 Put the compact spare tire near you 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 CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even m...

Page 329: ...only for changing a flat tire If it is used for anything else you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack Use the jack provided with your vehicle only for changing a flat tire 5 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground to install the compact spare tire 6 Remove all wheel nuts and the flat tire 5 83 ...

Page 330: ...e vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 78 7 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 8 Install the compact spare tire CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts Because the nuts might come loose ...

Page 331: ...eel 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 85 ...

Page 332: ...ge 5 103 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 5 103 for the wheel nut torque specification 11 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as...

Page 333: ...oam holder to help avoid wheel surface damage To store a full size tire 1 Install the tools in their original location in the trunk area and secure 2 Place the tire valve stem facing down and the protector guide placed through a wheel bolt hole 3 Remove the protector and attach the retainer securely 4 Store the cover as far forward as possible When storing a compact spare tire in the trunk put the...

Page 334: ...t E Jack F Wheel Wrench G Extension Protector H Foam Holder I Bolt Screw A Retainer B Full Size Flat Tire C Protective Guide D Extension Bolt Screw E Wing Nut F Jack G Wheel Wrench H Foam Holder I Bolt Screw Compact Spare Tire Full Size Flat Tire 5 88 ...

Page 335: ...e Monitor System on page 5 63 The system may not work correctly when the compact spare is installed on the vehicle Of course it s best to replace the spare with a full size tire as soon as you can The spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Notice When the compact spare is installed do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact sp...

Page 336: ...r vehicle s interior only use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended Use glass cleaner only on glass Remove any accidental over spray from other surfaces immediately To prevent over spray apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth Notice If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning g...

Page 337: ...om the use of many organic solvents such as naptha alcohol etc Fabric Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats For soils always try to remove them first with plain water or club soda Before cleaning gently remove as much of the soil as ...

Page 338: ...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 a non uniform manner Never use shoe polish on leather Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a clean soft cloth dampened w...

Page 339: ... label If it states that is should not be used on plastic parts do not use it on your vehicle or damage may occur and it would not be covered by the warranty Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight Use a car washing soap Do not use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives as they can damage the paint metal or plastic on your vehicle Approved cleaning products c...

Page 340: ... Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are ...

Page 341: ...r chrome plated wheels Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied Notice Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only The surface of these wheels is similar to t...

Page 342: ...er 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 ...

Page 343: ...rome wheels and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on and wipe off Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects tires No wiping necessary Wash Wax Concentrate Medium...

Page 344: ...ry 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 with your dealer retailer first Some electrical...

Page 345: ...e power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver ...

Page 346: ... Usage DR LCK Door Locks PWR MIR Power Mirrors AIRBAG Airbags TRUNK Trunk TRUNK Trunk Relay Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for more information on location Notice Spilling liquid on any electrical components on your vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component 5 100 ...

Page 347: ... RT T SIG Passenger Side Turn Signal LT T SIG Driver Side Turn Signal DRL 1 Daytime Running Lamps 1 HORN Horn PWR DROP CRANK Power Drop Crank STRG WHL Steering Wheel ECM TCM Engine Control Module Transmission Control Module RVC SEN Regulated Voltage Control Sensor RADIO Audio System FOG LAMPS Fog Lamps BATT 4 Battery 4 ONSTAR OnStar STRTR Starter ABS MTR1 Antilock Brake System Motor 1 5 101 ...

Page 348: ...LAY Display ETC ECM Electronic Throttle Control Engine Control Module INJ 1 Injector 1 EMISSIONS 1 Emissions 1 INJ 2 Injector 2 EMISSIONS 2 Emissions 2 Fuses Usage RT SPOT Right Spot LT SPOT Left Spot HDLP MDL Headlamp Module DRL 2 Daytime Running Lamps 2 FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump WPR Wiper LT LO BEAM Driver Side Low Beam RT LO BEAM Passenger Side Low Beam LT HI BEAM Driver Side High...

Page 349: ...rigerant charge amount see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer retailer for more information Automatic Transmission 7 4 qt 7 0 L When draining replacing converter more fluid may be needed Cooling System Including Reservoir 3 5L V6 3 5L V6 Flexible Fuel 3 9L V6 Flexible Fuel Engines 10 1 qt 9 6 L 5 3L V8 Engine 13 3 qt 12 6 L Engine Oil with Filter 3 5L V6 3 5L V6 F...

Page 350: ... 5 gal 66 2 L Power Steering Coolant 0 93 qt 0 88 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3 5L V6 N Automatic 0 040 inches 1 01 mm 3 5L Flexible Fuel V6 K Automatic 0 040 inches 1 01 mm 3 9L ...

Page 351: ...ed Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 13 Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 14 Maintenance Record 6 15 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Page 352: ...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 353: ...rk 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 you want to purchase se...

Page 354: ...ver the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 5 20 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system When the CHANGE ENGINE 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 355: ...age 5 68 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 and steering components See footnote b Inspect engine cooling system See footnote c Inspect wiper blades S...

Page 356: ... leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 22 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnote h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter normal service Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Engine cooling system service or every five y...

Page 357: ...and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year d Inspect wiper blades for wear cracking or 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 52 and Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 5 95 for more information...

Page 358: ...ded Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator or cruise control cables k A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked Add fluid if needed m If you drive regularly under dusty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change n Visually inspect belt for fraying e...

Page 359: ...ant on page 5 26 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid if necessary At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Inspect your vehicle s tires and make sure they are inflated to the correct pressures Do not forget to check the spare tire See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 61 Check to make sure t...

Page 360: ...other position contact your dealer retailer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on pa...

Page 361: ...pply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and the transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake...

Page 362: ... brake fluid Windshield Washer Optikleen Washer Solvent Usage Fluid Lubricant Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Key Lock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl L...

Page 363: ...r Cleaner Filter 10350737 A2962C Engine Oil Filter 3 5L V6 3 5L V6 Flexible Fuel and 3 9L V6 Flexible Fuel Engines 89017342 PF61 5 3L V8 Engine 89017524 PF48 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 15284938 CF132 Spark Plugs 3 5L V6 3 5LV6 Flexible Fuel and 3 9L V6 Flexible Fuel Engines 12591131 41 100 5 3L V8 Engine 12571164 41 985 Windshield Wiper Blades Driver s 22 inches 55 0 cm 15941731 Passenger s ...

Page 364: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 3 5L V6 and 3 9 V6 Engines 5 3L V8 Engine 6 14 ...

Page 365: ...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 15 ...

Page 366: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 16 ...

Page 367: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17 ...

Page 368: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18 ...

Page 369: ...9 Courtesy Transportation 7 9 Collision Damage Repair 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects 7 14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 15 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 15 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 7 16 Event Data Recorders 7 17 OnStar 7 18 Navigation System 7...

Page 370: ...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 371: ...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 372: ...information and to register your vehicle My GM Canada Canada only My GM Canada is a password protected section of gmcanada com where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area...

Page 373: ...nce Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 www Chevrolet com 1 800 222 1020 1 800 833 2438 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 Fax Number 313 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 313 381 0022 From U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Fax Number 313 381 0022 ...

Page 374: ...etails or to determine your vehicle s eligibility visit gmmobility com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483 for details TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Assistance Program For vehicles purchased in the U S call 1 800 CHEV USA 1 800 243 8872 Tex...

Page 375: ...also required Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or Highway Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle disabling crash Winch out assistance is provided when the vehicle is mired in sand mud or snow Flat Tire Change Installation of a spare tire in good condition when equipped and properly inflated is covered at no charge The customer is responsible for the repa...

Page 376: ...a only There may be times when Roadside Assistance cannot provide timely assistance Your advisor may authorize you to secure local emergency road service and you will be reimbursed up to 100 upon submission of the original receipt to Roadside Assistance In many instances mechanical failures may be covered However any cost for parts and labor for non warranty repairs are the responsibility of the d...

Page 377: ...nience If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service unless of course the problem is safety related If it is please call your dealership retailer let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer retailer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work d...

Page 378: ...es may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts See your dealer for information regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an o...

Page 379: ...rom vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes In most cases the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle A recycled original equipment GM part may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle s originally designed appearance and safety performance however the history of these parts is not known Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty and...

Page 380: ...l Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts Read your lease carefully as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right If you are uninjured make sure that no one else in your vehicle or the other vehicle is injured If...

Page 381: ...our insurance company from the scene of the crash They will walk you through the information they will need If they ask for a police report phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee In some states provinces with no fault insurance laws a report may not be necessary This is especially true if there are no injuries and both ...

Page 382: ...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 within reasonable limits Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your...

Page 383: ...omer Communication Centre CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Mo...

Page 384: ...dian residents are to make checks payable in U S funds Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle s performance and how it is driven For example your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a...

Page 385: ... is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location is recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is need...

Page 386: ... other trip information Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions Radio Frequency Identification RFID RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking unlocking and starting and in ...

Page 387: ...3 88 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 88 Antilock Brake System ABS 4 4 Antilock Brake System Warning Light 3 35 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels 5 95 Care of Safety Belts 5 93 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 96 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 94 Fabric Carpet 5 91 Finish Care 5 94 Finish Damage 5 96 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 92 Interior Cleaning 5 90 Leather 5 92 She...

Page 388: ...d Parking Lamps 5 48 Bulb Replacement cont License Plate Lamps 5 51 Replacement Bulbs 5 52 Taillamps Turn Signal Sidemarker Stoplamps and Back Up Lamps 5 50 Buying New Tires 5 71 C Calibration 3 49 California Fuel 5 6 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 5 4 California Proposition 65 Warning 5 4 Canadian Owners ii Capacities and Specifications 5 103 Carbon Monoxide 2 13 2 34 4 16 4 27 Car...

Page 389: ... 96 Underbody Maintenance 5 96 Washing Your Vehicle 5 93 Weatherstrips 5 93 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 95 Climate Control System 3 22 Air Filter Passenger Compartment 3 26 Outlet Adjustment 3 25 Clock 3 67 Collision Damage Repair 7 11 Compact Spare Tire 5 89 Compass 3 49 Content Theft Deterrent 2 18 Control of a Vehicle 4 3 Convenience Net 2 49 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage 3 38 Engine Temper...

Page 390: ...matic Door Lock 2 12 Delayed Locking 2 11 Locks 2 10 Power Door Locks 2 11 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock 2 12 Rear Door Security Locks 2 12 Driver Information Center DIC 3 44 DIC Operation and Displays 3 44 DIC Vehicle Customization 3 60 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 52 Driving At Night 4 13 Before a Long Trip 4 14 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 2 Highway Hypnosis 4 14 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 15 In ...

Page 391: ...terior Lamps 3 14 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 22 Finish Damage 5 96 Flashers Hazard Warning 3 6 Flash to Pass 3 9 Flat Tire 5 77 Flat Tire Changing 5 78 Flat Tire Storing 5 87 Fluid Automatic Transmission 5 24 Power Steering 5 37 Windshield Washer 5 38 Fog Lamp Fog 3 16 Fog Lamp Light 3 42 Folding Rear Seat 1 8 Fuel 5 5 Additives 5 7 California Fuel 5 6 E85 85 Ethanol 5 8 Filling a Portable Fuel...

Page 392: ...p System 3 16 Delayed 3 15 Exterior Lamps 3 14 Headlamps cont Flash to Pass 3 9 Halogen Bulbs 5 47 Headlamps Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 5 48 High Low Beam Changer 3 8 Heated Seats 1 4 Heater 3 22 Highbeam On Light 3 43 Highway Hypnosis 4 14 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 15 Hood Checking Things Under 5 12 Release 5 13 Horn 3 6 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 15 I Ignition Positi...

Page 393: ... System 3 34 Cruise Control 3 43 Electronic StabiliTrak Control Indicator 3 36 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning 3 37 Fog Lamp 3 42 Highbeam On 3 43 Malfunction Indicator 3 39 Oil Pressure 3 42 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 32 Safety Belt Reminders 3 30 Security 3 42 TCS Warning Light 3 36 Tire Pressure 3 38 Traction Control System TCS Warning 3 36 Lighting Delayed Entry 3 18 Delayed Exit 3...

Page 394: ...t Parts 6 13 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Maintenance Schedule cont Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Using 6 2 Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 Malfunction Indicator Light 3 39 Manual Lumbar Controls 1 3 Manual Seats 1 2 Manual Using iii Message DIC Warnings and Messages 3 52 Mirror Reading Lamps 3 19 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar 2 36 Manual R...

Page 395: ... Mirrors 2 37 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 31 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 Owners Canadian ii P Paint Damage 5 96 Parade Dimming 3 18 Park Brake 2 30 Park P Shifting Into 2 30 Shifting Out of 2 32 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 33 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 32 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 3 26 Passenger Sensing System 1 62 Passing 4 11 PASS Key III 2 19 PASS Key III...

Page 396: ...g Seatbacks 1 4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 26 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 2 4 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 2 5 Remote Vehicle Start 2 8 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 5 81 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 79 Replacement Bulbs 5 52 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 7 15 General Motors 7 15 United States G...

Page 397: ...1 50 Security Light 3 42 Service 5 3 Accessories and Modifications 5 3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 5 California Pershlorate Materials Requirements 5 4 California Proposition 65 Warning 5 4 Doing Your Own Work 5 4 Engine Soon Light 3 39 Publications Ordering Information 7 15 Service Scheduling Appointments 7 9 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 1 66 Sheet Metal Damage 5 96...

Page 398: ...S Key III Operation 2 20 Tilt Wheel 3 6 Time Setting 3 67 Tire Pressure Light 3 38 Tires 5 54 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 5 95 Buying New Tires 5 71 Chains 5 76 Changing a Flat Tire 5 78 Cleaning 5 96 Compact Spare Tire 5 89 Different Size 5 72 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 77 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 61 Inspection and Rotation 5 68 Installing the Spare Tire 5 81 Pressure Monitor Operation 5 64 Pressure Mon...

Page 399: ...iii V Vehicle Control 4 3 Damage Warnings iv Loading 4 21 Symbols iv Vehicle Customization DIC 3 60 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 7 16 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 98 Service Parts Identification Label 5 98 Vehicle Remote Start 2 8 Ventilation Adjustment 3 25 Visors 2 17 W Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 27 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages 3 52 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Other...

Page 400: ...asher Fluid 5 38 Wiper Blade Replacement 5 52 Wiper Blades Cleaning 5 95 Wiper Fuses 5 99 Wipers 3 9 Winter Driving 4 16 X XM Radio Messages 3 84 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 88 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 14 ...

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