manualshive.com logo in svg

Chevrolet 2008 Malibu, Owner'S Manual

Introducing the Chevrolet 2008 Malibu, a sleek and reliable sedan that promises a smooth driving experience. Enhance your understanding of this exceptional vehicle by downloading the "Getting To Know Your" manual, available for free at manualshive.com. Unveil the secrets of your Malibu and maximize your driving pleasure today!

Share
Download
background image

ENGINE DISABLED

This message displays if the starting of the engine is
disabled. Have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer immediately.

ENG (Engine) PWR (Power) REDUCED

This message displays when the vehicle’s engine power
is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the
vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but
there is no reduction in performance, proceed to
your destination. The performance may be reduced the
next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be
driven at a reduced speed while this message is on, but
acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this
message stays on, the vehicle should be taken to
your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible.

ESC (Electronic Stability Control) ACTIVE

If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
this message displays and the ESC/TCS light on
the instrument panel cluster flashes when ESC is
assisting you with directional control of the vehicle.
You may feel or hear the system working and see this
message displayed in the DIC. Slippery road conditions

may exist when this message is displayed, so adjust
your driving accordingly. This message may stay on for
a few seconds after ESC stops assisting you with
directional control of the vehicle. This is normal when
the system is operating. See Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) on page 4-8 and Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning
Light on page 3-39 for more information.

ESC (Electronic Stability Control) OFF

If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
this message displays and the ESC/TCS light on
the instrument panel cluster comes on solid when ESC
is turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly. See
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-8 and
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control
System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-39 for
more information.

ICE POSSIBLE

This message displays when the outside air temperature
is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Adjust
your driving accordingly.

3-50

Summary of Contents for 2008 Malibu

Page 1: ...nd Indicators 3 30 Driver Information Center DIC 3 46 Audio System s 3 59 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and the 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 48 Bulb Replacement 5 48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 51 Tires 5 52 Appearance Care 5 89 Vehicle Identification 5 97 Electrical Syst...

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

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

Page 4: ...e notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words There are also warning labels on the vehicle which use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation...

Page 5: ...ere to Put the Restraint 1 40 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 1 42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 50 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 52 Airbag System 1 56 Where Are the Airbags 1 58 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 61 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 1 63 How Does an Airbag Restrain 1 63 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 1 64 Pas...

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

Page 7: ...rol forward or rearward Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down Manual Lumbar On vehicles with this feature the handle is located on the outboard side of the seat Move the handle up or down repeatedly to decrease or increase lumbar support 1 3 ...

Page 8: ...om of the switch to turn the feature off The heated seat feature will turn off when the ignition is turned off 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 Adjust the driver s seat on...

Page 9: ...e desired position then release the lever to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked To return the seatback to an upright position 1 Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback returns to the upright position 2 Release the lever to lock the seatback 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked 1 5 ...

Page 10: ...le is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle up your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this The shoulder belt cannot do its job 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 inter...

Page 11: ...lined if your vehicle is moving Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint 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 1 7 ...

Page 12: ...aint press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the restraint down The rear seat head rests are also adjustable Power Lift Seat To adjust a power lift seat press the top or bottom of the power lift seat switch to raise or lower the seat 1 8 ...

Page 13: ...atback will not fold down all the way Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat To lower the rear seatback pull up on the seatback strap while folding the seatback down This allows access to the trunk 1 9 ...

Page 14: ...ill not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the...

Page 15: ...In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passenger s are restrained properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not e...

Page 16: ... buckled up a person would not survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without safety belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it...

Page 17: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 13 ...

Page 18: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 14 ...

Page 19: ...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 20: ... for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and infants If a child will be riding in the vehicle see Older Children on page 1 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 21: ... 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 17 ...

Page 22: ...oo loose It will not give as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body 1 18 ...

Page 23: ...otection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose In a crash you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs 1 19 ...

Page 24: ... 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 20 ...

Page 25: ...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 21 ...

Page 26: ...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 22 ...

Page 27: ...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 23 ...

Page 28: ...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 24 ...

Page 29: ...rtion 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 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 30 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so ...

Page 30: ...h the belt push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way When the safety belt is not in use slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing The latch plate should rest on the stitching on the safety belt near the guide loop on the side wall Before you close a door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle 1 2...

Page 31: ...safety belt pretensioners for the 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 pretensioners can help tighten t...

Page 32: ... how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip 2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 1 28 ...

Page 33: ...ion needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued injured 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 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described previously in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder 1 29 ...

Page 34: ... the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Safety Belt Extender If the safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your deal...

Page 35: ...continue If no return to the booster seat Buckle the lap shoulder belt Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder If yes continue If no try using the rear safety belt comfort guide See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 25 for more information If the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder then return to the booster seat Does the lap belt fit low and snug ...

Page 36: ...fety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 25 According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position 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: ...t properly In a crash the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury The child might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 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 CAUTI...

Page 39: ...cing child restraint in the right front seat Secure a CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued rear facing child restraint in a rear seat It is also better to secure a forward facing child restraint in a rear seat If you must secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go 1 35 ...

Page 40: ...ve 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 To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash infants need complete support ...

Page 41: ...ould cause serious or fatal injuries To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash 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 keep the infant positioned in the...

Page 42: ...ng an Add 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 Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle s safety belt or LATCH system following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual 1 38 ...

Page 43: ...e restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and to this manual The child restraint instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehi...

Page 44: ...airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front pass...

Page 45: ...n the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it If you secure a child restraint in the left or center rear seat using LATCH review the following illustrations Depending on where you place the child restraint you may not be able to access certain safety belt assemblies or LATCH anchors for additional passengers or child restraints Configurati...

Page 46: ...alled using the anchors or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual When installing a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tethe...

Page 47: ...top of the child restraint to the vehicle A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle The top tether attachment B on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash Your child restraint may have a single tether A or a dual tether C Either will have a single attachment B t...

Page 48: ...not have a top tether one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors j Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors To assist you in locating the lower anchors each rear anchor position has a label near...

Page 49: ...o 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 front seat See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1 40 for a...

Page 50: ...han one child restraint to a single anchor 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 others could be injured To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash attach only one child restraint per anchor CAUTION Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is ...

Page 51: ...hild restraint you may not be able to access certain safety belt assemblies or LATCH anchors for additional passengers or child restraints You cannot secure three child restraints using the LATCH anchors in the rear seat at the same time but you can install two of them If you want to do this install one LATCH child restraint in the passenger side position and install the other one either in the dr...

Page 52: ... lower anchors for the desired seating position 1 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 1 3 Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors 2 If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor if equipped Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps 2 1 F...

Page 53: ...tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts See Head Restraints on page 1 7 If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts See Head Restraints on page 1 7 3 Push and pull the child r...

Page 54: ...ld restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the chil...

Page 55: ...push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 1 51 ...

Page 56: ...de impact airbag under certain conditions See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 65 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3 35 for more information on this including important safety information A label on your sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a rear facing c...

Page 57: ...that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached You will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint 1 Move the...

Page 58: ...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 54 ...

Page 59: ...ehicle 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 60: ...r the right front passenger With seat mounted side impact airbags the word AIRBAG will appear on the side of the seatback closest to the door 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 inf...

Page 61: ... 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 Al...

Page 62: ... 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 cluster 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 Readiness Light on page 3 34 for more informa...

Page 63: ...l airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The seat mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door Driver Side shown Passenger Side similar 1 59 ...

Page 64: ...nflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering Do not use seat accessories that block the inflation path of a seat mounted side impact airbag Never secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with roof rail airbags by routing a rope or tie down through any door...

Page 65: ...ow quickly your vehicle slows down Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds For example If the vehicle hits a stationary object the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object If the vehicle hits an object that deforms the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object that does not deform If the vehicl...

Page 66: ...nflate if the crash severity is above the system s designed threshold level The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design Seat mounted side impact and roof rail airbags are not intended to inflate in frontal impacts near frontal impacts rollovers or rear impacts A seat mounted side impact airbag is intended to deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck A roof rail airbag is inten...

Page 67: ...g positions How Does an Airbag Restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel In moderate to severe side collisions even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts Frontal airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over t...

Page 68: ... windshield or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an airbag inflates there may be dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of...

Page 69: ...he airbag systems Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly See your dealer retailer for service Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger s position The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when you start your vehicle The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off will be ...

Page 70: ...at if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenge...

Page 71: ...t and stay lit to remind you that the airbags are off See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3 35 If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position...

Page 72: ...afety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person If a person of adult size is sitting in the right front passenger s seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat If this happens turn the vehicle off remove any additional material from the seat such as blankets cushions seat covers seat heaters or seat massagers and ask t...

Page 73: ...additional material such as a blanket or cushion or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers seat heaters and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment other than any that GM has approved for your specific vehicle See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 70 for more inform...

Page 74: ... They are probably part of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle Q Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly A Yes If you add things that change your vehicle s frame bumper system height ...

Page 75: ...perly turning off the passenger airbag s See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 65 If you have any questions about this you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7 2 Q Because I have a disability I have...

Page 76: ...afety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 33 for more information Keep safety belts clean and dry See Care of Safety Belts on page 5 92 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 34 for more information Notice If an airbag covering is damag...

Page 77: ...t assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged See your dealer retailer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash you may need new LATCH system parts New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt or LATCH system if equipped was not being used at the time of the c...

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

Page 79: ...on 2 20 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 22 New Vehicle Break In 2 22 Ignition Positions 2 22 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 24 Starting the Engine 2 24 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 2 26 Engine Coolant Heater 2 27 Automatic Transmission Operation Four Speed Transmission 2 28 Automatic Transmission Operation Six Speed Transmission 2 30 Parking Brake 2 34 Shifting Into Park 2 35 Shifting...

Page 80: ...System Operation With Three Round LED 2 46 Storage Areas 2 52 Glove Box 2 52 Cupholders 2 52 Instrument Panel Storage 2 52 Front Storage Area 2 52 Center Console Storage 2 52 Driver Storage Compartment 2 53 Convenience Net 2 53 Sunroof 2 53 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 2 ...

Page 81: ...d if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children The key can be used for the ignition and all locks The key has a bar coded key tag that the dealer retailer or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys Store this information in a safe place not in your vehicle Notice If you ever lock your keys in the vehicle you may have to damage the vehicle to get i...

Page 82: ... not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range try this Check the distance The transmitter may be too far from the ve...

Page 83: ... feedback can be programmed to have the horn chirp and or the turn signals flash when the RKE transmitter is used to lock the vehicle s doors See LOCK HORN and LIGHT FLASH under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 53 for more information Pressing Q may also arm the content theft deterrent system See Content Theft Deterrent on page 2 18 K Unlock Press to unlock the driver s door If K is pressed a...

Page 84: ...signals flash three times Press and hold L for about three seconds to initiate the panic alarm The horn sounds and the headlamps and turn signals flash for 30 seconds Press L again to cancel the panic alarm Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased...

Page 85: ...e control system it will automatically regulate the inside temperature Normal operation of these systems will return after the ignition key is turned to ON RUN Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters For example some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehi...

Page 86: ...ing time by 10 minutes from the time you repeat the steps for remote starting The remote start running time can be extended one time and only after the first remote start After entering the vehicle during a remote start insert and turn the key to ON RUN to drive the vehicle The engine will shut off automatically after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done or the vehicle s key is inserte...

Page 87: ...y been provided for that ignition cycle Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start feature are shipped from the factory with the remote start system enabled The system may be enabled or disabled through the DIC See REMOTE START under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 53 for additional information Remote Start Ready If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start feature it may have the...

Page 88: ... vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death 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 o...

Page 89: ...power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle If any door is open when locking the vehicle three chimes will sound signaling that the delayed locking feature is active Five seconds after the last door is closed all of the doors will lock To cancel the delay and lock the doors immediately press the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or the p...

Page 90: ...the rear doors to access the security locks on the inside edge of each door To set the locks insert a key into the slot and turn it to the horizontal position The door can only be opened from the outside with the door unlocked To return the door to normal operation turn the slot to the vertical position Lockout Protection If you press the power door lock switch when the key is in the ignition and ...

Page 91: ...cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid Make sure all other windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle See Climate Control System If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust on page 2 37 ...

Page 92: ...ng items in the trunk may damage it Use the trunk assist handle only to help you close the trunk lid 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 only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk enabling them to open the t...

Page 93: ...le with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 15 ...

Page 94: ...te the express up feature To stop the window as it is raising pull up or press down briefly on the switch again Programming the Power Windows If the battery on your vehicle has been recharged disconnected or is not working you will need to reprogram the driver s power window for the express up feature to work Replace or recharge the vehicle s battery before reprogramming To program the driver s wi...

Page 95: ...re that all people and obstructions are clear of the window path In an emergency the anti pinch feature can be overridden in a supervised mode Hold the window switch all the way up to the second position The window rises for as long as the switch is held Once the switch is released the express mode is re activated In this mode the window can still close on an object in its path Use care when using...

Page 96: ...0 seconds after all the doors are closed or 60 seconds any door open If you press the lock button on the transmitter a second time while all the doors are closed the system will arm immediately The system will still arm in 60 seconds if a door is open When the open door is closed the system will arm The security light located on the instrument panel cluster comes on to indicate that arming has bee...

Page 97: ...ty seconds Open the hood If the vehicle has the remote start feature it will activate the full alarm When an alarm event has finished the system will re arm itself automatically How to Turn Off the System Alarm To turn off the system alarm Press the lock button on the RKE transmitter The system will then re arm itself Press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter This will also disarm the system ...

Page 98: ...ation to use this equipment PASS Key III uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that matches a decoder in the vehicle PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer Operation Your vehicle has PASS Key III Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key III is a passive theft deterrent system The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition You do not ...

Page 99: ...ank that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system To program the new key 1 Verify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it 2 Insert the already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine If the engine will not start see your dealer retailer for service 3 After the engine has started turn the key to LOCK OFF and remove the key 4 Insert the key to be programmed and turn it ...

Page 100: ...llow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer on page 4 30 for the trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle and more information Following break in engine speed and load can be gradually increased Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch you can turn it to four different positions In order to shift ou...

Page 101: ...d be drained if you leave the key in the ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN position with the engine off You might not be able to start your vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time START This position starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will return to the ON RUN position for normal driving Key In the Ignition Never leave your vehicle ...

Page 102: ...arting the Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine will not start in any other position this is a safety feature To restart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only Notice Do not try to shift to P Park if your vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to P Park only when your vehicle is stopped Starting Procedure 1 With your foot off the acce...

Page 103: ... try to let the cranking motor cool down 2 If the engine does not start after 5 10 seconds especially in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to a maximum of 15 seconds Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to allow the cranking motor to ...

Page 104: ...RK P for this feature to work The feature will not work if your foot is pushing on the throttle or brake pedal Remove your foot from the pedals and press the switch again The switch used to adjust the pedals is located on the left side of the instrument panel The adjustable pedal feature is meant to be used with the adjustable seat and adjustable steering wheel controls to reach a safe and comfort...

Page 105: ...erview on page 5 14 for more information on location CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15...

Page 106: ...To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P Park See Shifting Into Park on page 2 35 If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 30 Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You must fully app...

Page 107: ...d lose control and hit people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed Notice Shifting out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle DRIVE D This position is for normal driving It...

Page 108: ... there is less shifting between gears LOW L This position gives you access to FOURTH THIRD SECOND and FIRST gear ranges This provides more engine braking but lower fuel economy than DRIVE D You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the electronic range select is put in LOW L the transmission will not shift into lower gears until the vehicle is going slow enough Automatic Transmi...

Page 109: ...has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You must fully apply your regular brake first and press the shift lever button before you can shift from PARK P while the ignition key is in ON 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 move the shift lever into another gear See Sh...

Page 110: ...e Shifting out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle DRIVE D This position is for normal driving It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle If you need more power for passing and you are Going less than 35 mph ...

Page 111: ...ently displayed message to the letter M For MANUAL position and a number indicating the requested gear range when moving the shift lever forward or rearward While using the DSC feature the transmission will have firmer shifting and sportier performance You can use this for sport driving or when climbing hills to stay in gear longer or to downshift for more power or engine braking The transmission ...

Page 112: ...The vehicle will start from a stop position in Second or Third gear 3 Once moving select the desired drive gear Parking Brake To set the parking brake push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 37 To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot P...

Page 113: ...with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 30 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right f...

Page 114: ... PARK P without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked in PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To pre...

Page 115: ... CAUTION Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Do not park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION Engine exhaust can kill It contains the gas carbon monoxide CO which you cannot see or smell It can cause unconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if The exhaust system sounds strange or different Y...

Page 116: ...ine running Also see If You Are Caught in a Blizzard under Winter Driving on page 4 18 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be...

Page 117: ...leaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror housing Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Compass Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with a compass and OnStar The automatic dimming feature enables the mirror to sense nighttime glare from vehicle headlamps from behind and automatically dim to reduce the glare to a safe level The automatic dimming fea...

Page 118: ...object If the letter C appears in the compass window the compass may need to be reset or calibrated The mirror can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display reads a direction Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnetic north and true geographic north If the mirror is not adjusted for compass variance the compass could...

Page 119: ...ass window the compass may need calibration See Compass Calibration listed previously Outside Power Mirrors The controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the inside of the vehicle near the driver s side mirror Use the selector switch located above the four way control panel to choose either the left or right outside mirror Then press the control pad to move the selected mirror in the d...

Page 120: ...sent to your location If you lock your keys in the vehicle call OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR and they can send a signal to unlock your doors If you need roadside assistance press the OnStar button and they can contact Roadside Service for you OnStar service is provided to you subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions You may cancel your OnStar service at any time by contacting OnStar A complete OnSta...

Page 121: ...rench On Demand Diagnostics OnStar Hands Free Calling with 30 complimentary minutes OnStar Virtual Advisor U S Only Available Services included with Directions Connections Plan All Safe and Sound Plan Services Driving Directions Advisor delivered or OnStar Turn by Turn Navigation If equipped RideAssist Information and Convenience Services OnStar Hands Free Calling OnStar Hands Free Calling allows ...

Page 122: ...s the capability of recording and transmitting vehicle information This information is automatically sent to an OnStar Call Center at the time of an OnStar button press Emergency button press or if your airbags or AACN system deploys The vehicle information usually includes your GPS location and in the event of a crash additional information regarding the accident that your vehicle has been involv...

Page 123: ...Star subscription has expired You can always press the 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 Op...

Page 124: ...door opener model manufactured before April 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 assist with programming the transmitter Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming Only the original remote control transmitter...

Page 125: ...outside 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 pressing this button complete the following steps in less than 30 sec...

Page 126: ...Fixed Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System call 1 866 572 2728 or go to www learcar2u com Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units Programming a garage door opener involves time sensitive actions so read the entire procedure before starting Otherwise the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated To program up to three d...

Page 127: ...head dip switch settings can also be used when the original hand held transmitter is not available The panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above but they should be similar The switch positions on the hand held transmitter could be labeled as follows A switch in the up position could be labeled as Up or On A switch in the down position could be labeled as Down or O...

Page 128: ...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 complete Ste...

Page 129: ... button in Step 6 than what was used for the garage door opener Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by repeating the instructions Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons The programm...

Page 130: ...lide the latch toward you Front Storage Area There is a storage area in front of the shifter To access push the bottom of the door It will open automatically Center Console Storage Your vehicle has a center console storage area Inside the center console is a storage tray and a main storage bin To access the storage tray pull up on the driver side latch To access the main storage bin pull up on the...

Page 131: ...e the back of the switch to open the sunroof to the vent position From the vent position press and release the back of the switch to express open the sunroof To stop the sunroof from express opening press the switch again If the sunshade is closed it will open automatically when the sunroof opens past the vented position A deflector will automatically raise when the sunroof is opened The deflector...

Page 132: ... NOTES 2 54 ...

Page 133: ... 3 18 Trunk Lamp 3 18 Battery Run Down Protection 3 18 Accessory Power Outlet s 3 19 Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current 3 20 Climate Controls 3 21 Climate Control System 3 21 Automatic Climate Control System 3 24 Outlet Adjustment 3 29 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 30 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 31 Speedometer and Odometer 3 32 Trip Odometer 3 32 Tachometer 3 32 Safety Belt Reminders...

Page 134: ...s 3 46 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 48 DIC Vehicle Personalization 3 53 Audio System s 3 59 Setting the Clock 3 60 Radio s 3 62 Using an MP3 3 73 XM Radio Messages 3 78 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 79 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 79 Radio Reception 3 80 Backglass Antenna 3 81 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 81 Section 3 Instrument Panel 3 2 ...

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

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

Page 137: ... Control on page 3 10 Driver Information Center DIC Buttons See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 46 K Tilt Lever See Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel on page 3 7 L Horn See Horn on page 3 6 M Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3 79 N Ignition Switch See Ignition Positions on page 2 22 O Climate Control System or Automatic Climate Control Sy...

Page 138: ...Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press again to turn the flashers completely off The hazard warning flashers work even if the key is not in the ignition switch Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the steerin...

Page 139: ...into a comfortable position Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place Do not adjust the tilt and telescope lever while driving Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following G Turn and Lane Change Signals See Turn and Lane Change Signals on page 3 8 5 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 ...

Page 140: ...ignal a turn or lane change a signal bulb could be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn signal Replace burned out bulbs to help avoid an accident Also check the appropriate fuses See Fuses on page 5 99 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam push the turn signal multifunction lever away from you This light comes on in the instrument panel cl...

Page 141: ... bars increasing in size from bottom to top that indicate the frequency of the wipes Smaller bars mean the wipers movement is less frequent Larger bars mean the movement is more frequent 6 Low Speed Move the lever up to the first setting past intermittent for steady wiping at low speed 1 High Speed Move the lever up to the second setting past intermittent for wiping at a high speed 8 Mist Move the...

Page 142: ... is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision When the button is released the washers stop but the wipers continue to wipe about three times or resume the previous speed Cruise Control Cruise control lets you maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control doe...

Page 143: ...se the speed To set a speed do the following 1 Press I to turn cruise control on The indicator light on the button comes on 2 Get up to the desired speed 3 Press the SET and release it The cruise symbol displays in the instrument panel cluster to show the system is engaged 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal When the brakes are applied the cruise control shuts off If the vehicle is in cruis...

Page 144: ...e goes about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already engaged Push and hold the SET until the desired lower speed is reached then release it To slow down in very small amounts briefly push the SET Each time this is done the vehicle goes about 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator p...

Page 145: ...dlamps parking lamps and taillamps Parking Lamps Turn the band to this position to turn on the parking lamps and taillamps only AUTO Automatic Headlamp System Turn the band to this position to automatically turn on the Daytime Running Lamps during daytime and the headlamps parking lamps and taillamps at night P Off On Turn the band to this position to turn on the Automatic Headlamp System In Canad...

Page 146: ...unning Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL are helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel that controls the DRL Make sure it...

Page 147: ...The DRL and automatic headlamp systems will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than this delay If vehicle is started in a dark garage the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately Once the vehicle leaves the garage it takes about one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside During that delay the instrument pa...

Page 148: ...sh the button again to turn the fog lamps off The parking lamps automatically turn on and off when the fog lamps are turned on and off The fog lamps turn off while the high beam headlamps are turned on Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Instrument Panel Brightness The control for this feature is located on the instrument panel to the left of the ...

Page 149: ...er the key is removed from the ignition to provide light as you exit Parade Dimming Parade dimming is a separate lighting mode that comes on while the parking lamps are turned on during the day It prevents the display lights and indicator lights from being dim while the parking lamps are used during the day Front Reading Lamps Press the lens to turn the reading lamps on and off The reading lamps w...

Page 150: ...o protect the vehicle s battery When any interior lamp trunk reading or visor vanity is left on while the ignition is turned off the battery run down protection system will automatically shut the lamp s off after 20 minutes This will avoid draining the battery To reactivate the interior lamps do one of the following Turn on the ignition Turn the exterior lamp control off and then on Open a door Pr...

Page 151: ... that exceeds the maximum 20 ampere rating Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses If you experience a problem see your dealer retailer for additional information on the accessory power outlet Notice Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other components from working as t...

Page 152: ...han 150 watts or a system fault is detected a protection circuit shuts off the power supply and the indicator light turns off To reset the circuit unplug the item and plug it back in or turn the Remote Accessory Power RAP off and then back on See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 2 24 The power restarts when equipment that operates within the limit is plugged into the outlet and a system fault ...

Page 153: ...dow outlets and windshield Outside Air Press the right side of this button to turn the outside air mode on An indicator light comes on to show that it is activated Air from outside the vehicle will circulate throughout the vehicle The outside air mode can be used with all modes but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode Press this button to cancel the recirculation mode Recirculation Press ...

Page 154: ...ter on page 2 27 Air Conditioning Press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off An indicator light comes on to show it is activated The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air so a small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while it is idling or after the engine is turned off is normal Maximum Air Conditioning On hot days open the windows to let hot inside a...

Page 155: ...tor light turns off when defog is selected If the air conditioning button is pressed while in defog mode the indicator light will turn on If the button is pressed again the light will turn off The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear 1 Defrost This mode directs most of the air to the windshield with some air directed...

Page 156: ... rear window defogger is activated See Outside Power Mirrors on page 2 41 Notice Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid Remote Start Climate Control Operation If your vehic...

Page 157: ...73 F 23 C is recommended Allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate Press the up or down arrow temperature buttons to adjust the temperature setting as necessary If the temperature is set at 60 F 15 C the system remains at the maximum cooling setting If the temperature is set at 90 F 32 C the system remains at the maximum heat setting Choosing either maximum setting does not cause the vehic...

Page 158: ...ht comes on to show it is activated Air from outside the vehicle will circulate throughout the vehicle The outside air mode can be used with all modes but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode Pressing this button cancels the recirculation mode Recirculation Press the left side of the button to turn the recirculation mode on An indicator light above the button comes on to show it is activa...

Page 159: ...n the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape This reduces the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down Then keep the windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best On cool but sunny days while using manual operation of the automatic system use bi level to deliver warm air to the floor and cooler air to the instrument panel outlets To warm or cool the air delivered press the te...

Page 160: ... compressor is turned off while in this mode Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Rear Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off An indicator light above the button comes on to show that the rear window defogger is activated If driving below 50 mph 80 km h the rear window defogger turns off about 15 minutes after th...

Page 161: ...ndows See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 5 Outlet Adjustment Use the lever located in the center of each outlet by moving it either up and down or side to side to change the direction and amount of airflow in the vehicle Operation Tips Clear away any ice snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into the vehicle Do not use ...

Page 162: ...t few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they are working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there could be or there is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle When ...

Page 163: ...g You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically Your vehicle has this instrument panel cluster which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages United States Base version shown Canada Similar 3 31 ...

Page 164: ...le needs a new odometer installed it must be set to the mileage total of the old odometer If that is not possible then it must 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 Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far you have driven since you last reset it The trip odometer is accessed and reset through the ...

Page 165: ...er the chime nor the light will come on Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started a chime sounds 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 65 for more information The passenger safety belt light located on the instrument panel wi...

Page 166: ...readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving the airbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid...

Page 167: ...f 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 and seat mounted side impact airbag are enabled may inflate CAUTION If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger s seat it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger s...

Page 168: ...the right front passenger s frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 65 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 air...

Page 169: ...urn off all the 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 parts working well If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should...

Page 170: ...e Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System ABS this light comes on briefly when the engine is started 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 while driving stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ig...

Page 171: ...ch feature s is no longer functioning and whether it is because of the driver turning off the feature s or the system may not be working properly and your vehicle requires service If the TCS is disabled wheel spin will not be limited If the ESC system is disabled the system will not aid in maintaining vehicle directional control In either case adjust your driving accordingly If the indicator warni...

Page 172: ...r warranty Never drive with the engine coolant temperature warning light on This light will also come on briefly when starting your vehicle If it does not have your vehicle serviced Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the pointer moves towards the H United States or shaded in thermostat symbol area Canada the engine is too hot A temperature indicator l...

Page 173: ...indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System The light flashes for about a minute and stays on solid for the remainder of the ignition cycle This sequence will repeat with every ignition cycle See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 62 for more information Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Gen...

Page 174: ...e of two ways Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on your vehicle Diagnosis and service might be required The following can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reduce vehicle speed Avoid hard accelerations Avoid steep uphill grades If you are towing a trailer reduce the amount of cargo being...

Page 175: ... tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed 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 getting a vehicle registration Here are some things to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection...

Page 176: ...ine oil This light comes on briefly when the engine is started as a check to make sure it works If it does not the vehicle needs service If the light comes on and stays on it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly The vehicle could be low on oil and it might have some other system problem Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle s security system see C...

Page 177: ... gage points to side of the vehicle with the fuel door Here are four things that some owners ask about These are normal and do not indicate a problem with your fuel gage At the service 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 ...

Page 178: ...r the personalization menu See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 53 for more information DIC Operation and Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition is on The DIC has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons The button functions are detailed in the following Information Modes INFO Information Press this button to scroll through the following vehicle information modes...

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

Page 180: ...r the rear tires If a low tire pressure condition is detected by the system while driving a message advising you to check the tire pressure appears in the display See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 60 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 48 for more information DIC Warnings and Messages These messages appear if there is a problem detected in one of your vehicle s systems A message clears whe...

Page 181: ...ke sure that it is on properly A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the message off CHECK TIRE PRESS Pressure This message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle s tires needs to be checked If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC stop as soon as you can Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading Information label Se...

Page 182: ...ectional control of the vehicle You may feel or hear the system working and see this message displayed in the DIC Slippery road conditions may exist when this message is displayed so adjust your driving accordingly This message may stay on for a few seconds after ESC stops assisting you with directional control of the vehicle This is normal when the system is operating See Electronic Stability Con...

Page 183: ...ly This message stays on for a few seconds after the system stops limiting wheel spin See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 6 and Electronic Stability Control ESC Traction Control System TCS Indicator Warning Light on page 3 39 for more information LOW WASHER FLUID This message displays when the vehicle s windshield washer fluid is low Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir to the proper l...

Page 184: ... soon as possible SERVICE TRACTION If your vehicle has the Traction Control System TCS this message displays and a chime sounds when the system is not functioning properly The ESC TCS light also appears on the instrument panel cluster This light stays on solid as long as the detected problem remains present When this message displays the system is not working Adjust your driving accordingly See Tr...

Page 185: ...ehicle Only the features available will be displayed on the DIC The default settings for the features were set when your vehicle left the factory but may have been changed from their default state since that time To change feature settings use the following procedure Entering Personalization Menu 1 Turn the ignition on while the vehicle is stopped To avoid excessive drain on the battery it is reco...

Page 186: ...mation will be displayed in metric units To select a setting and move on to the next feature press the information button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC REMOTE START If your vehicle has remote start this feature allows remote start to be turned off or on Remote start allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using your Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter When R...

Page 187: ... setting and move on to the next feature press the information button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC UNLOCK HORN This feature which allows the vehicle s horn to chirp on the first press of the unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter can be enabled or disabled When UNLOCK HORN appears on the display press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scro...

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

Page 189: ...move on to the next feature press the information button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC UNLK Unlock This screen displays only if DRIVER or ALL is selected for the AUTO UNLK feature This feature determines when the automatic door unlocking will occur When UNLK appears on the display press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings K...

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

Page 191: ...vorite radio stations setting the tone and adjusting the speakers Then when driving conditions permit you can tune to your favorite radio stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them Notice Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle such as an audio system CD player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio make sure that it can be added by checking with y...

Page 192: ...select the default time settings 3 Press H again until the clock display stops flashing to set the currently displayed time otherwise the flashing stops after five seconds and the current time displayed is automatically set MP3 Radio with a Single CD Player If your vehicle has a radio with a single CD MP3 player the radio has a H button for setting the time and date To set the time and date follow...

Page 193: ...time out MP3 Radio with a Six Disc CD Player If your vehicle has a radio with a six disc CD player the radio has a MENU button instead of the H button to set the time and date To set the time and date follow these instructions 1 Press the MENU button Once the H option displays press the pushbutton located under that label The HR MIN MM DD YYYY hour minute month day and year displays 2 Press the pu...

Page 194: ...se instructions 1 Press the MENU button Once the H option displays press the pushbutton located under the forward arrow that is currently displayed on the radio screen until the 12H hour and 24H hour and the date MM DD month and day and DD MM day and month displays 2 Press the pushbutton located under the desired option 3 Press the MENU button again to apply the selected default or let the screen ...

Page 195: ...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 63 ...

Page 196: ... Speed Compensated Volume SCV The radio has Speed Compensated Volume SCV When SCV is on the radio volume automatically adjusts to compensate for road and wind noise as you speed up or slow down while driving That way the volume level should sound about the same as you drive To activate SCV 1 Set the radio volume to the desired level 2 Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu 3 Press t...

Page 197: ...quency flashes while the radio is in the scan mode 4 Information Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time While the ignition is off press this button to display the time 4 Information With XM Satellite Radio Service MP3 and RDS Features Press this button to display additional text information related to the current FM RDS or XM station or MP3 song A choice of ad...

Page 198: ...of favorites can contain any combination of AM FM or XM if equipped stations To store a station as a favorite perform the following steps 1 Tune to the desired radio station 2 Press the FAV button to display the page where you want the station stored 3 Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons until a beep sounds When that pushbutton is pressed and released the station that was set returns 4 Repea...

Page 199: ...he f knob for more than two seconds until the radio beeps once EQ Equalization Press this button to select preset equalization settings To return to the manual mode press the EQ button until Manual displays or start to manually adjust the bass midrange or treble by pressing the f knob Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade BAL FADE Balance Fade To adjust balance or fade press the if your radio has th...

Page 200: ...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 display the c...

Page 201: ... 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 78 later in this section for further detail...

Page 202: ... 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 advised due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD player mechanism Notice If a label is added to a CD or more than one CD is i...

Page 203: ...une Turn to select tracks on the CD currently playing SEEK Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than ten seconds have played Press the right arrow to go to the next track If either arrow is held or pressed multiple times the player continues moving backward or forward through the tracks on the CD s REV Reverse Press and hold to reverse playback quickly within a trac...

Page 204: ...dio player is not connected No Aux Input Device Found may display Playing an MP3 CD R or CD RW Disc Your radio may have the MP3 CD R or CD RW disc capability feature For more information see Using an MP3 on page 3 73 later in this section CD Messages CHECK DISC If an error message displays and or the CD comes out it could be for one of the following reasons It is very hot When the temperature retu...

Page 205: ...ase or decrease the volume of the portable player You might need to make additional volume adjustments from the portable device BAND Press to listen to the radio while a portable audio device is playing The portable audio device continues playing so you might want to stop it or turn it off CD AUX CD Auxiliary Press to play a CD while a portable audio device is playing Press again and the system be...

Page 206: ...e length of the file folder or playlist names Long file folder or playlist names or a combination of a large number of files and folders or playlists can cause the player to be unable to play up to the maximum number of files folders playlists or sessions If you wish to play a large number of files folders playlists or sessions minimize the length of the file folder or playlist name Long names als...

Page 207: ...the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT When the CD contains only playlists and compressed audio files but no folders all files are located under the root folder The folder down and the folder up buttons searches playlists Px first and then goes to the root folder When the radio displays the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT Order of Play Tracks recorded to the CD R or CD RW are pl...

Page 208: ... player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing f Tune Turn this knob to select MP3 files on the CD currently playing SEEK Press the left SEEK arrow to go to the start of the current MP3 file if more than ten seconds have played Press the right SEEK arrow to go to the next MP3 file If either SEEK arrow is held or pressed multiple times the player continues moving backward or forward through MP...

Page 209: ...hile it is scanning the disc in the background When the scan is finished the CD begins playing again Once the disc has scanned the player defaults to playing MP3 files in order by artist The current artist playing is shown on the second line of the display between the arrows Once all songs by that artist are played the player moves to the next artist in alphabetical order on the CD and begins play...

Page 210: ...e at this time on this channel The system is working properly No CAT Info No category information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No Information No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel The system is working properly CAT Not Found There are no channels available for the selected category The system is working properly XM ...

Page 211: ...er the down or up arrow again to stop scanning When a CD is playing press the down or up arrow to go to the next or to the previous track To scan the current CD press and hold the down or up arrow for more than two seconds The CD does go to the next track plays the first 10 seconds then goes to the next track Press the down or up arrow again to stop scanning To scan all of the CDs loaded press and...

Page 212: ...can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception When this happens try reducing the treble on the 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 213: ...our backglass 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 adding a cellular telephone to your vehicle and the antenna needs to be attached to the glass make sure that the grid lines for the AM FM antenna are not damaged There is enough space be...

Page 214: ... NOTES 3 82 ...

Page 215: ...ng 4 10 Off Road Recovery 4 13 Passing 4 13 Loss of Control 4 13 Driving at Night 4 15 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 15 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 16 Highway Hypnosis 4 16 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 17 Winter Driving 4 18 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 20 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 21 Loading the Vehicle 4 21 Towing 4 26 Towing Your Vehicle 4 26 Recreational ...

Page 216: ...ction can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life Drunk Driving CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Do not drink and drive or ri...

Page 217: ...ohol and then drive Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking Control of a Vehicle The following three sy...

Page 218: ...of the road whether it is wet dry or icy tire tread the condition of the brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops The brakes will wear out much faster if ...

Page 219: ...t each wheel ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember ABS does not change the time you need to get your foot up to th...

Page 220: ...ay re engage the cruise control See Cruise Control on page 3 10 When this light is on solid and either the SERVICE TRACTION or TRACTION OFF message is displayed the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 48 for more information The Traction Control System is automatically enabled whenever you start your vehicle To limit wheel spin e...

Page 221: ...arning lights and the SERVICE ESC and or SERVICE TRACTION messages are displayed you could damage the differential The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Reduce engine power and do not spin the wheel s excessively while these lights and this message are displayed Notice When traction control is turned off it is possible to lose traction If you attempt to shift with the front wheels spin...

Page 222: ...s 20 mph 32 km h If the system fails to turn on or activate the ESC TCS light will be on solid and the ESC OFF or SERVICE ESC message will be displayed For more information see Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 46 This light will flash on the instrument panel cluster when the ESC system is both on and activated You may also feel or hear the system working this is normal When the light is on ...

Page 223: ...It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions but it may be necessary to turn the system off if your vehicle is stuck in sand mud ice or snow and you want to rock your vehicle to attempt to free it It may also be necessary to turn off the system when driving in extreme off road conditions where high wheel spin is required See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Sno...

Page 224: ...em will continue to operate until you are able to stop your vehicle If you lose power steering assist because the electric power steering system is not functioning you can steer but it will take more effort If you turn the steering wheel in either direction several times until it stops or hold the steering wheel in the stopped position for an extended amount of time you may notice a reduced amount...

Page 225: ...oo much of those places You can lose control Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 6 and Electronic Stability Control ESC on page 4 8...

Page 226: ...nless you have antilock brakes not enough to lock the wheels See Braking on page 4 4 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you c...

Page 227: ...sing Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass If in doubt wait Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines that could indicate a turn or an intersection Never cross a solid or double solid line on your side of the lane Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass Doing so can reduce your visibility Wait your turn to pass a...

Page 228: ...starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It...

Page 229: ...erences 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 bra...

Page 230: ...h proper tread depth See Tires on page 5 52 Turn off cruise control if equipped 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 checke...

Page 231: ...ng down a hill You could crash Shift down to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in N Neutral 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 runn...

Page 232: ...ffer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it is about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the su...

Page 233: ... clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful CAUTION Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You cannot see it or smell it so you might not...

Page 234: ...me fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4 21 If the vehicle has a traction system it can often help to free a stuck vehicle Refer to the vehicle s traction system in the Index If stuc...

Page 235: ...our vehicle If that does not get your vehicle out after a few tries it might need to be towed out If your vehicle does need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 26 Loading the Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options T...

Page 236: ...on pressures D For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5 52 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 60 There is also important loading information on the Certification label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axle see Certification Label later in this section Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 L...

Page 237: ...age load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity for your vehicle If your vehicle can tow a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 30 for important information on towing a trailer towing safety rules and trai...

Page 238: ...ct Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 5 750 lbs 340 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Item Description Total A Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg 5 1 000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Example 2 Example 3 4 24 ...

Page 239: ...R The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel cargo and tongue weight if pulling a trailer Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle CAUTION Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on the vehic...

Page 240: ...cle To avoid vehicle damage a platform or flatbed trailer should be used to transport this vehicle Consult your dealer retailer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 7 If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes such as behind a motorhome see Recreational Vehicle Towing followi...

Page 241: ...equipment recommendations Is the vehicle ready to be towed Just as preparing the vehicle for a long trip make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed See Before Leaving on a Long Trip on page 4 16 Dinghy Towing When dinghy towing the vehicle should be run at the beginning of each day and at each RV fuel stop for about five minutes This will ensure proper lubrication of transmission components To ...

Page 242: ...to ACC ACCESSORY 6 Shift the transmission to N Neutral 7 Release the parking brake Remember to reinstall the IGN SENSOR fuse once you have reached your destination Notice If you exceed 65 mph 105 km h while towing your vehicle it could be damaged Never exceed 65 mph 105 km h while towing your vehicle Notice Towing your vehicle from the rear could damage it Also repairs would not be covered by the ...

Page 243: ...To tow the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and a dolly 1 Put the front wheels on a dolly 2 Put the gear shift lever in P Park 3 Set the parking brake 4 Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing 5 Remove the key from the ignition 6 Secure the vehicle to the dolly 7 Release the parking brake 4 29 ...

Page 244: ...ler if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has t...

Page 245: ...or no more than 55 mph 89 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Don t tow a trailer when the outside temperature is above 100 F 38 C Three important considerations have to do with weight the weight of the trailer the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 1 000 lbs 454 kg ...

Page 246: ... be carrying that weight too See Loading the Vehicle on page 4 21 for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you re using a weight carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B If you re using a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded yo...

Page 247: ...s You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not at...

Page 248: ...vehicle before you can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns Notice Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact...

Page 249: ... 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 the engine and the transmission overheating If your engine does overheat see Engine Overheating on page 5 29 Parking on Hills CAUTION You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be inju...

Page 250: ...tant in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant drive belt cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review this information before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Engine Coolin...

Page 251: ... 26 Engine Coolant 5 26 Pressure Cap 5 29 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 29 Engine Overheating 5 29 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 31 Cooling System 5 32 Power Steering Fluid 5 36 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 38 Brakes 5 39 Battery 5 42 Jump Starting 5 43 Headlamp Aiming 5 48 Bulb Replacement 5 48 Halogen Bulbs 5 48 Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps 5 49 License Plate Lamp 5 50 Re...

Page 252: ...92 Weatherstrips 5 92 Washing Your Vehicle 5 92 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 93 Finish Care 5 93 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 94 Aluminum Wheels 5 94 Tires 5 95 Sheet Metal Damage 5 95 Finish Damage 5 95 Underbody Maintenance 5 96 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 96 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 96 Vehicle Identification 5 97 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 97 Service Parts Identification ...

Page 253: ...erodynamics durability and electronic systems like antilock brakes traction control and stability control Some of these accessories could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by warranty GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on your vehicle Your GM dealer retailer can accessorize your vehicle using genuine GM Accessories When you go to your GM dealer ret...

Page 254: ...hium batteries contained in remote keyless entry transmitters may contain perchlorate materials Special handling may be necessary For 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 know...

Page 255: ...t to the Outside of the Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it This can cause wind noise and can affect fuel economy and windshield washer performance Check with your dealer retailer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle To help keep...

Page 256: ...e 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 gasolines containing MMT See Additives on page 5 7 for ...

Page 257: ...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 258: ...illing the Tank CAUTION Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries To help avoid injuries to you and others read and follow all the instructions on the pump island Turn off your engine when you are refueling Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle Do not use cellular phones Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump...

Page 259: ...To open the fuel door apply pressure on the center of the rear edge of the fuel door and it will pop open To remove the tethered fuel cap turn it slowly counterclockwise 5 9 ...

Page 260: ...off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished pumping the fuel before removing the nozzle Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Washing Your Vehicle on page 5 92 When replacing the fuel cap turn it to the clockwise until it clicks Make sure the cap is fully installed The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly ins...

Page 261: ...41 Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense fuel only into approved containers Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle in a vehicle s t...

Page 262: ... get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release To open the hood do the following 1 Pull the hood release handle with this symbol on it It is located inside the vehicle to the le...

Page 263: ...ood 4 After the hood is slightly lifted it will continue to open to the full position Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Lower the hood until the lifting force of the strut is reduced then release the hood to latch fully Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary 5 13 ...

Page 264: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2 4L L4 engine this is what you see 5 14 ...

Page 265: ... Oil on page 5 19 D Engine Coolant Surge Tank See Engine Coolant on page 5 26 E Pressure Cap See Pressure Cap on page 5 29 F Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 5 39 G Battery See Battery on page 5 42 H Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 38 I Engine Compartment Fuse Block See Engine Compartment Fuse Blo...

Page 266: ...When you open the hood on the 3 5L V6 engine this is what you see 5 16 ...

Page 267: ...ecking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 19 E Engine Coolant Surge Tank See Engine Coolant on page 5 26 F Pressure Cap See Pressure Cap on page 5 29 G Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 5 39 H Battery See Battery on page 5 42 I Engine Compartment Fuse Block See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 5 102 J Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fl...

Page 268: ...When you open the hood on the 3 6L V6 engine this is what you see 5 18 ...

Page 269: ...page 5 26 J Battery See Battery on page 5 42 K Underhood Fuse Block See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 5 102 L Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 38 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on ...

Page 270: ... capacity see Capacities and Specifications on page 5 108 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the ...

Page 271: ...se numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 American Petroleum Institute API starburst symbol Oils meeting these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard...

Page 272: ...een diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE OIL SOON message will come on See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 48 Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is possible that if you are driving under the best conditions the oil life system might not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year However the engine oil and filte...

Page 273: ...your vehicle 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 S...

Page 274: ...uled 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 filter is required To inspect or replace t...

Page 275: ... with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires If it is not there and the engine backfires you could be burned Do not drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner filter off Notice If the air cleaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire ...

Page 276: ...o your dealer retailer 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 overheati...

Page 277: ...uld catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If an improper coolant mixture is used the engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more ...

Page 278: ...d burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark or slightly higher Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank but only when the engine is cool If the surge tank is empty a ...

Page 279: ...page 5 14 for more information on location Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully installed on the coolant surge tank See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for more information on location Engine Over...

Page 280: ... Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5 31 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice If the engine catches fire while driving with no coolant the vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5 31 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency If...

Page 281: ... the vehicle until it cools down You might decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away Overheated 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 t...

Page 282: ... and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark on the coolant surge tank If it is not you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somew...

Page 283: ...he electric engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they are not your vehicle needs service Notice Engine damage from running the engine without coolant is not covered by the warranty Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL can cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require changing sooner a...

Page 284: ...tank but be sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant on page 5 26 for more information If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even ...

Page 285: ...and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine 1 Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant sur...

Page 286: ... surge tank might be lower If the level is lower than the FULL COLD mark add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark 5 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight and fully seated Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for reservoir location When to Check Power Steering Fluid Power steering ...

Page 287: ...be added If your vehicle has the 3 6L V6 engine the fluid level should be between the MIN Minimum and MAX Maximum marks when the engine is cold and at the MAX mark when the engine is hot If the fluid is at the MIN mark when the engine is cold or hot power steering fluid should be added The fluid level should be within the crosshatch area on the dipstick If the fluid is at or below the ADD or MIN m...

Page 288: ...l on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water does not clean ...

Page 289: ...a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not work well It is not a good idea to top off the brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If fluid is added when the linings are worn there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed Add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If your vehicle has too much brake...

Page 290: ...rk well This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in the brake hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluid ...

Page 291: ...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 292: ...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 chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Ve...

Page 293: ...uld 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 vehicles ...

Page 294: ...ed cap on the battery See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for more information on location Flip the caps up to access the positive and negative terminals CAUTION An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People h...

Page 295: ...battery and maybe other parts too And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 7 Do not let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive term...

Page 296: ... 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 or removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correc...

Page 297: ... do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle 5 Return the caps over the positive and negative terminals to their original positions Jum...

Page 298: ...im 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 Bulbs on page 5 51 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer retailer Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratc...

Page 299: ...hicle has one 3 Remove the convenience net hooks holding the trunk trim 4 Remove the three wing nuts which hold the taillamp assembly from inside the vehicle 5 Remove the taillamp assembly 6 Remove the wiring harness from the taillamp assembly by lifting the release tab 7 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it 8 Pull the bulb from the socket 9 Install a new bulb 10 Reverse Steps 2 thro...

Page 300: ...ly 5 Snap connector into the bulb assembly 6 Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall License Plate Lamp To replace the license plate lamp bulb 1 Turn the two screws that hold the license plate lamp assembly counterclockwise to remove them 2 Turn and pull the license plate lamp forward through the fascia opening 3 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket 4 P...

Page 301: ...ler Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Inspect the windshield wiper blades for wear or cracking See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 To remove the wiper blade 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm connector away from the windshield 2 Push the release button 3 Slide the blade forward 4 Turn the blade toward you and continue to slide forward 5 Install the new blade onto the arm connector and make sure th...

Page 302: ...ued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 60 Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit ...

Page 303: ...inter tires for your vehicle All season tires provide good overall performance on most surfaces but they may not offer the traction you would like or the same level of performance as winter tires on snow or ice covered roads Winter tires in general are designed for increased traction on snow and ice covered roads With winter tires there may be decreased dry road traction increased road noise and s...

Page 304: ...e the Tire Size illustration later in this section for more detail B TPC Spec Tire Performance Criteria Specification Original equipment tires designed to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indi...

Page 305: ... grade tires based on three performance factors treadwear traction and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5 72 G Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load A Temporary Use Only The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3 000 miles 5 000...

Page 306: ...e on page 5 60 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 307: ...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 308: ...e Vehicle on page 4 21 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle See Loading the 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 A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles Load Index An assigned n...

Page 309: ... and the bead Speed Rating An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate Traction The friction between the tire and the road surface The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road Treadwear Indicators Narrow bands sometimes called wear bars that show across the tread of a tire when only 1 16 inch 1 6 ...

Page 310: ...your tires have too much air over inflation you can get the following Unusual wear Poor handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle This label shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure show...

Page 311: ...d Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 km Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem Press the tire gage firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label no further adjustment is necessary If the inflation pressure is lo...

Page 312: ...es radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle s tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pr...

Page 313: ...the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5 64 for additional information Federal Communications Commission FCC and Industry and Science Canada The Tir...

Page 314: ...IC operation and displays see DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 46 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 48 The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as you start to drive This could be an early indicator that the air pressure in the tire s are getting low and need to be inflated to the proper pressure A Tire and Loadin...

Page 315: ...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 316: ... match any tire and wheel position the matching process stops and you need to start over The TPMS matching process is outlined below 1 Set the parking brake 2 Turn the ignition switch to ON RUN with the engine off 3 Press and hold the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter s LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time for about five seconds to start the TPMS learn mode The horn sounds twice indicating ...

Page 317: ... beginning with Step 2 10 Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label 11 Put the valve caps back on the valve stems Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle s tires including the spare tire for signs of wear or damage See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5 69 for more information Tires...

Page 318: ...itor Operation on page 5 64 Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 108 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 attach...

Page 319: ...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 320: ...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 54 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 321: ...ires as your vehicle s original tires Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate low pressure warning if non TPC Spec rated tires are installed on your vehicle Non TPC Spec rated tires may give a low pressure warning that is higher or lower than the proper warning level you would get with TPC Spec rated tires See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 62 Your veh...

Page 322: ...essories and Modifications on page 5 3 for additional information Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA which ...

Page 323: ...rom the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor tract...

Page 324: ...le 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 notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling to one side or the other the alignment might ...

Page 325: ...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 clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 78...

Page 326: ...ntinued instructions To help avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it is contacting your vehicle and do not spin your vehicle s wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the front tires Notice If your vehicle has P205 65R15 size tires use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the...

Page 327: ...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 328: ...icle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in P Park 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued To be even more certain the vehicle will not move you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the...

Page 329: ...he spare tire cover 3 Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it Then remove the compact spare tire See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 88 for more information 4 Remove the wing nut holding the jack in place 5 Remove the jack and wheel wrench from the trunk Tire Changing Tools The tools you will be using include the wheel wrench A and jack B 5 79 ...

Page 330: ...wise to loosen wheel wrench 2 Unhook the wheel wrench from the jack 3 Extend the handle on the wheel wrench by pressing the button with your index finger and pulling on the end of the wrench You must do this before using the wheel wrench 5 80 ...

Page 331: ...ou might need to use the wheel wrench to loosen them Do not pry off wheel covers or center caps that have plastic wheel nut caps 3 Remove the wheel cover or center cap from the wheel to locate the wheel nuts If your vehicle has a wheel cover or hubcap without plastic wheel nut caps gently pry on the edge of the plastic wheel trim to remove it from the wheel to locate the wheel nuts 4 Use the wrenc...

Page 332: ...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 make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into th...

Page 333: ...se the vehicle by turning the wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to fit 8 Remove all of the wheel nuts 9 Remove the flat tire 5 83 ...

Page 334: ...remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper 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 10 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 11 Install the compact spare tire 5 84 ...

Page 335: ...vehicle s wheel could fall off causing a crash 12 Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand or with the wrench until the wheel is held against the hub 13 Lower the vehicle by turning the wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 85 ...

Page 336: ...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 5 108 for the wheel nut torque specification 14 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown with the wheel wrench Notice Wheel covers will not fit on your vehicle s compact spare If you ...

Page 337: ...lision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place To store the flat tire and tools in the compact spare tire compartment do the following A Cover B Retainer C Bolt Extension D Flat Tire E Wing Nut F Jack and Wheel Wrench G Bolt 1 Open the trunk See Trunk on page 2 13 for more information 2 Remove the bolt extension from the jack and remove the center cap from the whee...

Page 338: ...e inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 420 kPa After installing the compact spare on the vehicle stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph 105 km h for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have the full size tire repaired or replaced at your convenience Of ...

Page 339: ...t damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended Use glass cleaner only on glass Remove any accidental over spray from other surfaces immediately To prevent over spray apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth Notice If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle you could scratch the glass and or cause damage to the rear window def...

Page 340: ... neutral pH soaps Too much cleaner that saturates the upholstery Organic solvents such as naptha alcohol etc that can damage your vehicle s interior Fabric Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats For any soil always try to remove it fi...

Page 341: ...ss has been completed a paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture from the fabric or carpet Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt Never use spot lifters or removers on plastic surfaces...

Page 342: ...rs contain chemicals that can damage the emblems or nameplates on your vehicle Check the cleaning product label If it states that it 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 aci...

Page 343: ...paint finish the clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish Notice Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may damage it Use only non abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish on your vehicle Foreign mate...

Page 344: ... be damaged by Extreme dusty conditions Sand and salt Heat and sun Snow and ice without proper removal Aluminum Wheels Notice Chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if you do not wash your vehicle after driving on roads that have been sprayed with magnesium calcium or sodium chloride These chlorides are used on roads for conditions such as ice and dust Always wash your vehicle s chrome...

Page 345: ... Using petroleum based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint finish and or tires When applying a tire dressing always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on your vehicle Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore...

Page 346: ...icle This damage can take two forms blotchy ring shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this we will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever occurs first Vehicle Care Appearance Materials Desc...

Page 347: ...ed on fabrics vinyl leather and carpet Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver side It can be seen through the windshield from outside the vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and r...

Page 348: ...anty Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should Add on equipment can drain your vehicle s battery even if your vehicle is not operating Your vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle see Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 70 Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a c...

Page 349: ... are three fuse blocks in your vehicle one in the center of the instrument panel one in the engine compartment and one in the trunk There is a fuse puller located on the instrument panel fuse block It can be used to easily remove fuses from the fuse block Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located on the passenger side of the vehicle on the lower portion of the instrume...

Page 350: ...ER MIRRORS Power Mirrors EPS Electronic Power Steering Fuses Usage RUN CRANK Cruise Control Switch Passenger Airbag Status Indicator HVAC BLOWER HIGH Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Blower High Speed Relay 5 100 ...

Page 351: ...ER SW Windshield Wiper Washer Switch IGN SENSOR Ignition Switch STRG WHL ILLUM Steering Wheel Illumination NOT INSTALLED Not Used Fuses Usage RADIO Audio System INTERIOR LIGHTS Interior Lamps NOT INSTALLED Not Used POWER WINDOWS Power Windows HVAC CTRL IGN Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Control Ignition HVAC BLOWER Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Blower Switch DOOR LOCK Door Locks ROOF ...

Page 352: ...Spare Fuse Holder FUSE PULLER Fuse Puller Engine Compartment Fuse Block Your vehicle may not be equipped with all the fuses and features listed The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver side of the engine compartment near the battery Notice Spilling liquid on any electrical components on your vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component 5 102 ...

Page 353: ...Fuses Usage 1 Air Conditioner Clutch 2 Electronic Throttle Control 3 Engine Control Module IGN 1 LZ4 Fuses Usage 4 Transmission Control Module Ignition 1 5 Mass Airflow Sensor LY7 6 Emission 5 103 ...

Page 354: ...ule 1 21 Body Control Module Run Crank 22 Rear Electrical Center 1 23 Rear Electrical Center 2 Fuses Usage 24 Antilock Brake System 25 Body Control Module 2 26 Starter 41 Electric Power Steering 42 Transmission Control Module Battery 43 Ignition Module LZ4 LE5 Injectors Ignition Coils Odd LY7 44 Injectors LZ4 LE5 Injectors Ignition Coils Even LY7 45 Post Cat 02 Sensor Heaters LY7 LZ4 46 Daytime Ru...

Page 355: ... High Beam 36 Front Fog Lamps 37 Horn 38 Low Beam Headlamp 39 Windshield Wiper 1 40 Windshield Wiper 2 48 Daytime Running Lamps 49 Stoplamps Diodes Usage 27 Wiper Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is located in the trunk of the vehicle Access the fuse block through the trunk panel on the driver side of the rear cargo area 5 105 ...

Page 356: ...Fuses Usage 1 Passenger Seat Controls 2 Driver Seat Controls 3 Not Used Fuses Usage 4 Not Used 5 Emission 2 Canister Vent Solenoid 6 Park Lamps Instrument Panel Dimming 5 106 ...

Page 357: ... Satellite Radio UGDO 17 Back up Lamps 18 Not Used 19 Not Used 20 Auxiliary Power Outlets 21 Not Used 22 Trunk Release 23 Rear Defog Fuses Usage 24 Heated Mirrors 25 Fuel Pump Relays Usage 26 Rear Window Defogger 27 Park Lamps 28 Not Used 29 Not Used 30 Not Used 31 Not Used 32 Not Used 33 Back up Lamps 34 Not Used 35 Not Used 36 Trunk Release 37 Fuel Pump 38 Diode Cargo Lamp 5 107 ...

Page 358: ...itioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer retailer for more information Automatic Transmission Complete Overhaul Automatic Transmission 4T45 E 7 0 qt 6 6 L Automatic Transmission 6T40 8 5 qt 8 0 L Automatic Transmission 6T70 9 5 qt 9 0 L Cooling System 2 4L L4 Engine 7 5 qt 7 1 L 3 5...

Page 359: ...16 3 gal 61 7 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2 4L L4 B Automatic 0 040 inches 1 01 mm 3 5L V6 N Automatic 0 040 inches 1 01 mm 3 6L V6 7 Automatic 0 044 inches 1 10 mm 5 109 ...

Page 360: ... NOTES 5 110 ...

Page 361: ...eduled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 At Each Fuel Fill 6 8 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 13 Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 14 Maintenance Record 6 16 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Page 362: ...cessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance is important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality ...

Page 363: ...ng the Vehicle on page 4 21 are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits use the recommended fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 6 The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 should be performed when indicated See Additional Required Services on page 6 6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6 7 for further information CAUTION Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be ...

Page 364: ... at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset Your dealer retailer has trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine parts and reset the system If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally you must service your vehicle within 3 000 miles 5 000 km since your last service Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine...

Page 365: ...on and Rotation on page 5 67 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 In...

Page 366: ...stem for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 24 Change automatic transmission fluid severe service only Change filter except 6 speed See footnote h Replace spark plugs Inspect spark plug wires V6 only An Emission Control Service Engine cooling system service or every five years whichever oc...

Page 367: ...n page 5 51 and Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 5 94 for more information e Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety belt assemblies are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced Also see Checking the Restraint...

Page 368: ...on control performance Your dealer retailer can assist with these checks and services Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to the vehicle make sure they are the proper ones as shown in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check ...

Page 369: ...ecessary rotate the tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 67 At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake See Parking Brake on page 2 34 D...

Page 370: ...he vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the ignition to ON RUN but do not start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P contact your dealer retailer for service Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition to LOCK OFF in eac...

Page 371: ...ke 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 only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake Contac...

Page 372: ...d Windshield Washer Optikleen Washer Solvent Hydraulic Power Steering System if equipped GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Usage Fluid Lubricant 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 Rel...

Page 373: ...ter 2 4L L4 Engine 12605566 PF457G 3 5L V6 Engine 89017342 or 89017525 PF61 or PF63 3 6L V6 Engine 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 2 4L L4 Engine 12598004 41 103 3 5L V6 Engine 12591131 41 100 3 6L V6 Engine 12597464 41 990 Wiper Blades Driver Side 22 0 inches 55 0 cm 22688087 Passenger Side 19 6 inches 50 0 cm 22688086 Check the part number of the oil filter installed on the engine 89017342 PF61 and 89...

Page 374: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 2 4L L4 Engine 3 5L V6 Engine 6 14 ...

Page 375: ...3 6L Engine 6 15 ...

Page 376: ...ices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 8 can be added on the following record pages You should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 16 ...

Page 377: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17 ...

Page 378: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18 ...

Page 379: ...0 Courtesy Transportation 7 10 Collision Damage Repair 7 12 Reporting Safety Defects 7 15 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 15 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 15 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 16 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 7 18 Event Data Recorders 7 18 OnStar 7 19 Navigation System ...

Page 380: ...manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help in the U S call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 222 1020 In Canada call General Motors of Canada Customer Communication Centre at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in or...

Page 381: ...e resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address BBB ...

Page 382: ...signed so that the entire dispute settlement process from the time you file your complaint to the final decision should be completed in about 70 days We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1...

Page 383: ...n and to register your vehicle My GM Canada Canada only My GM Canada is a password protected section of gmcanada com where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area My Dealer...

Page 384: ...ed to United States Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 www Chevrolet com 1 800 222 1020 1 800 833 2438 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish From U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Canada Customer Assistance General M...

Page 385: ...r is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility visit gmmobility com or call the 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 R...

Page 386: ... personal identification before lock out service is provided In Canada the vehicle registration is 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 w...

Page 387: ...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 388: ...nconvenience 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 you to bring the vehicle for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as ...

Page 389: ...nformation 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 overnight warranty repair Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts This requires th...

Page 390: ...s 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 any related failures are not covered by that warranty Aftermarket collision parts are also available These are made b...

Page 391: ...s If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash Check to make sure that you are all right If you are uninjured make sure that no one else in your vehicle or the other vehicle is injured If there has been an injury call emergency services for help Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in dang...

Page 392: ...e If you have a question ask for an explanation Reputable shops welcome this opportunity Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair If you have a pre determined repair facility of choice take your vehicle there or have it towed there Specify to the facility that any required replacement ...

Page 393: ... in individual problems between you your dealer retailer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue S E Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov Reporting Safety Defe...

Page 394: ...neral Motors of Canada Limited Customer 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 ...

Page 395: ...Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit ...

Page 396: ...eferences such as radio pre sets seat positions and temperature settings Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to record in certain crash or near crash like situations such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to ...

Page 397: ...by law Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner OnStar If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services please refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions for information on data collection and use See also On...

Page 398: ... NOTES 7 20 ...

Page 399: ...na Backglass 3 81 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 81 Antilock Brake System ABS 4 5 Anti lock Brake System Warning Light 3 38 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels 5 94 Care of Safety Belts 5 92 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 96 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 93 Fabric Carpet 5 90 Finish Care 5 93 Finish Damage 5 95 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 91 Interior Cleaning 5 89 Sh...

Page 400: ...49 Buying New Tires 5 70 C Calibration 2 39 California Fuel 5 6 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 5 4 California Proposition 65 Warning 5 4 Canadian Owners ii Capacities and Specifications 5 108 Carbon Monoxide 2 13 2 37 4 18 Care of Safety Belts 5 92 CD MP3 3 73 Center Console Storage Area 2 52 Chains Tire 5 76 Charging System Light 3 37 Check Engine Light 3 41 Checking Things Under t...

Page 401: ...2 39 Content Theft Deterrent 2 18 Control of a Vehicle 4 3 Convenience Net 2 53 Coolant Engine 5 26 Engine Temperature Gage 3 40 Engine Temperature Warning Light 3 40 Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 29 Cooling System 5 32 Cruise Control 3 10 Cruise Control Light 3 44 Cupholders 2 52 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation 7 10 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 7 6 Customer...

Page 402: ...3 48 Driver Storage Compartment 2 53 Driving At Night 4 15 Before a Long Trip 4 16 Defensive 4 2 Driving cont Drunken 4 2 Highway Hypnosis 4 16 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 17 In Rain and on Wet Roads 4 15 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 4 21 Winter 4 18 E EDR 7 18 Electrical System Add On Equipment 5 98 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 5 102 Fuses 5 99 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 5 99 Power Windows ...

Page 403: ...er 5 24 Finish Damage 5 95 Flashers Hazard Warning 3 6 Flash to Pass 3 8 Flat Tire 5 77 Flat Tire Changing 5 78 Flat Tire Storing 5 87 Fluid Automatic Transmission 5 26 Power Steering 5 36 Windshield Washer 5 38 Fog Lamp Fog 3 16 Folding Rear Seat 1 9 Front Reading Lamps 3 17 Front Storage Area 2 52 Fuel 5 5 Additives 5 7 California Fuel 5 6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 5 11 Filling the Tank ...

Page 404: ...ash to Pass 3 8 Halogen Bulbs 5 48 Headlamps cont High Low Beam Changer 3 8 On Reminder 3 14 Headlamps Off in Park 3 14 Heated Seats 1 4 Heater 3 21 3 24 Engine Coolant 2 27 Highbeam On Light 3 45 High Speed Operation Tires 5 62 Highway Hypnosis 4 16 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 17 Hood Checking Things Under 5 12 Release 5 12 Horn 3 6 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 16 I Ignition Positions 2 22 I...

Page 405: ...37 Light cont Cruise Control 3 44 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning 3 40 Highbeam On 3 45 Malfunction Indicator 3 41 Oil Pressure 3 44 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 35 Safety Belt Reminders 3 33 Security 3 44 Tire Pressure 3 41 Lighting Entry Exit 3 17 Parade Dimming 3 17 Lights 3 13 Flash to Pass 3 8 High Low Beam Changer 3 8 On Reminder 3 14 Loading Your Vehicle 4 21 Lockout Protection 2 ...

Page 406: ...led Maintenance 6 4 Using 6 3 Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 Malfunction Indicator Light 3 41 Manual Lumbar Controls 1 3 Manual Seats 1 2 Manual Using iii Message DIC Warnings and Messages 3 48 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar and Compass 2 39 Manual Rearview Mirror 2 39 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror 2 42 Outside Power Mirrors 2 41 MP3 3 73 MyGMLink com 7 5 N Navigation Syst...

Page 407: ...arade Dimming 3 17 Park Headlamps Off in Park 3 14 Shifting Into 2 35 Shifting Out of 2 37 Park Brake 2 34 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 37 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 35 Passenger Sensing System 1 65 Passing 4 13 PASS KEY III Electronic Immobilizer 2 20 PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer Operation 2 20 Perchlorate Materials Requirements California 5 4 Power Door Locks 2 11 Electrical S...

Page 408: ... Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 2 5 Remote Vehicle Start 2 7 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 5 81 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 79 Replacement Bulbs 5 51 Replacement Parts Maintenance 6 13 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 7 15 General Motors 7 16 United States Government 7 15 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems 1 72 Replacing Rest...

Page 409: ...Folding Rear Seat 1 9 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position 1 50 Right Front Seat Position 1 52 Security Light 3 44 Service 5 3 Accessories and Modifications 5 3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle 5 5 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 5 4 California Proposition 65 Warning 5 4 Doing Your Own Work 5 4 Engine Soon Light 3 41 Publications Ordering Information 7 16 Servi...

Page 410: ...torage Area 2 52 Glove Box 2 52 Instrument Panel Storage Area 2 52 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 20 Sun Visors 2 18 Sunroof 2 53 T Tachometer 3 32 Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps 5 49 Telescopic Wheel 3 7 Theft Deterrent Radio 3 79 Theft Deterrent Systems 2 18 Content Theft Deterrent 2 18 PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer 2 20 PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer Operation 2 20 Tilt Wheel 3...

Page 411: ...ires 5 53 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 26 Towing a Trailer 4 30 Your Vehicle 4 26 Traction Control System TCS 4 6 Traction Control System 3 39 Transmission Fluid Automatic 5 26 Transmission Operation Automatic 2 28 2 30 Trip Odometer 3 32 Trunk 2 13 Trunk Lamps 3 18 Turn and Lane Change Signals 3 8 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 3 7 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 72 Universal Home Remote Syste...

Page 412: ...gnment and Tire Balance 5 74 Different Size 5 72 Replacement 5 74 Where to Put the Restraint 1 40 Windows 2 15 Power 2 16 Windshield Washer 3 10 Washer Fluid 5 38 Wiper Blade Replacement 5 51 Wiper Blades Cleaning 5 94 Wiper Fuses 5 98 Wipers 3 9 Winter Driving 4 18 Winter Tires 5 53 X XM Radio Messages 3 78 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 81 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 14 ...

Reviews:

No comments

Related manuals for 2008 Malibu

Jeep 2011 grand cherokee Accessories Quick Reference Manual preview
2011 grand cherokee
Brand: Jeep Pages: 22
Jeep 2013 Grand Cherokee Owner'S Manual preview
2013 Grand Cherokee
Brand: Jeep Pages: 704
Jeep 2012 Liberty Owner'S Manual preview
2012 Liberty
Brand: Jeep Pages: 558
Bimmer Jakes FRONT HEADLIGHT LENS COVER Replacement Manual preview
FRONT HEADLIGHT LENS COVER
Brand: Bimmer Jakes Pages: 4
IAG IAG-ENG-5003BK Instructions preview
IAG-ENG-5003BK
Brand: IAG Pages: 3
Kia 2016 Cadenza Owner'S Manual preview
2016 Cadenza
Brand: Kia Pages: 419
TATA Motors nano genX Owner'S Manual preview
nano genX
Brand: TATA Motors Pages: 156
Cadillac 2009 CTS Personalization Manual preview
2009 CTS
Brand: Cadillac Pages: 20
AIS MAZMOD2 Manual preview
MAZMOD2
Brand: AIS Pages: 2
E&G Classics Black Ice Mesh Instruction Manual preview
Black Ice Mesh
Brand: E&G Classics Pages: 4
Chrysler Sebring Convertible Owner'S Manual preview
Sebring Convertible
Brand: Chrysler Pages: 454
Federal Signal Corporation Cuda TriOptic 351014F Series Instruction Sheet preview
Cuda TriOptic 351014F Series
Brand: Federal Signal Corporation Pages: 4
Kia Magentis 2002 Owner'S Manual preview
Magentis 2002
Brand: Kia Pages: 216
Axxess AXDSPX-TY3 Installation Instructions Manual preview
AXDSPX-TY3
Brand: Axxess Pages: 16
American muscle 71324 Manual preview
71324
Brand: American muscle Pages: 3
HawksHead TRACK MASTER Instruction Manual preview
TRACK MASTER
Brand: HawksHead Pages: 10
Jaeger 12500628 Fitting Instructions Manual preview
12500628
Brand: Jaeger Pages: 17
Purpleline Nemesis Ultra FNU200 User Manual preview
Nemesis Ultra FNU200
Brand: Purpleline Pages: 4

Brands by name

Popular brands

Load more brands