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Driving at Night

Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. 
One reason is that some drivers are likely to be 
impaired 

--

 by alcohol or drugs, with night vision

problems, or by fatigue.

Here are some tips on night driving.
D Drive defensively.
D Don’t drink and drive.

D Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the

glare from headlamps behind you.

D Since you can’t see as well, you may need to 

slow down and keep more space between you 
and other vehicles.

D Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your

headlamps can light up only so much road ahead.

D In remote areas, watch for animals.
D If you’re tired, pull off the road in a safe place 

and rest.

No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as
we get older these differences increase. A 50

-

year

-

old

driver may require at least twice as much light to see the
same thing at night as a 20

-

year

-

old.

What you do in the daytime can also affect your night
vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright
sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes 
will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you’re
driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night. They may cut
down on glare from headlamps, but they also make a 
lot of things invisible.

Summary of Contents for VENTURE 2001

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Page 3: ...2001 Chevrolet Venture Owner s Manual Litho in U S A Part Number 10423824 A First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000 All Rights Reserved i ...

Page 4: ... and Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net Option Accessory Power Outlets OnStar System If Equipped HomeLink Transmitter Option Instrument Panel Warning Lights and Gages Driver Information Center Option Rear Parking Assist Option Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Restraint Systems for Children Section 1 Section 2 Seats and Restraint Systems Features and Con...

Page 5: ... Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio Cassette Player CD Player Radio Theft Deterrent Feature Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You re Stuck Problems on the Road Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Your Driving and the Road Comfort Controls and Audio Systems iii ...

Page 6: ... Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System Engine Air Cleaner Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts iv ...

Page 7: ...ou can use it to quickly find something you want to read Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects on page 8 10 Service Publications Index Section 9 Please refer to the last page of this manual for your Service Station Guide v ...

Page 8: ...l Motors of Canada Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propriétaires ca...

Page 9: ...nd a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others c...

Page 10: ...ething that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you 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 You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE ...

Page 11: ...have to do with your lamps MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD WASHER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE COOLANT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE...

Page 12: ...ield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Secondary Hood Release See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded only See Section 6 for octane ratings ...

Page 13: ...s 1 32 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 32 Driver Position 1 41 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 42 Right Front Passenger Position 1 43 Air Bag Systems 1 50 Safety Belt Pretensioners 1 50 Rear Seat Passengers 1 55 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 57 Center Passenger Position Bench Seat 1 59 Center Passenger Position Bucket Seat 1 60 Children 1 64 Built in Child ...

Page 14: ...ck the seat Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever To make sure the seat is locked into place try to move the seat back and forth with your body Driver s 4 Way Manual Seat If Equipped Use the lever located on the front left side of the seat to adjust the seat forward or rearward Pull up the lever to unlock the seat Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever To mak...

Page 15: ...t while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Manual Front Passenger Seats To move the seat pull up the lever located on the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever To make sure the seat is locked into place ...

Page 16: ...the rear portion of the cushion up or down D Lift up or push down on both outer arrows at the same time to move the entire seat up or down D To move the whole seat forward or rearward slide the control in the direction of the center arrows Reclining Front Seatbacks All front seats recline To adjust the seatback pull up on the lever located on the outboard sides of both the driver s and the front p...

Page 17: ...s job because it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback ...

Page 18: ... restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Rear Seats Seat Controls The rear seats in your vehicle have levers and straps used to adjust remove and reinstall the seats By using the levers and straps in the correct order you can easily remove the seats from your vehicle Floor Seat Pin Diagram ...

Page 19: ... captain s chairs can be folded forward Use this feature for exiting and entering third row seats 1 If the seats have the adjustable head restraints push them fully down 2 Fold the seatback flat on the seat by either pulling on the nylon strap on the rear of the seat or lifting up on the lever located on the front of the seatback If the seat adjusts forward slide it all the way back 3 Release the ...

Page 20: ...ench seat can be either folded down or reclined The following explains how to use either the nylon strap or the lever to fold or recline the seatbacks To fold down the seatback pull this nylon strap on the rear of the seat while pulling the seatback down until it locks into place To raise a seatback pull the nylon strap while raising the seatback until it locks upright To fold down the seatback li...

Page 21: ...to adjust the seat forward or rearward One is located below the center in the front of each section of the split bench The other lever is located on the rear of the seat Lift up either lever and slide the seat forward or rearward Release the lever Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place ...

Page 22: ...h a small pointed object like a key or a pen to remove the seat belt if needed 3 Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat to fold the seatback forward 4 Slide the seat all the way back by lifting one of the adjustment levers and sliding the seat fully rearward 5 From behind the bench seat pull the nylon strap at the center of the base of the seat to release ...

Page 23: ... that way If you want more storage room behind the seat adjust each section by sliding it forward The split benches have seat position labels located on the back of each seat showing where the seat must go Follow that diagram D The left 40 section of the 40 60 split bench uses the A and B sets of floor cups D The right 60 section of the 40 60 split bench uses the C and D sets of floor cups D The l...

Page 24: ...angled bar toward the solid crossbar while placing the front hooks of the bench seat onto the front two floor pins 2 Make sure the bench seat is angled so that the front hooks clear the floor pins If the front legs are not attached correctly the rear legs will not attach to the rear set of floor pins ...

Page 25: ...d in a collision or sudden stop People in the vehicle could be injured Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it 5 Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat and raise the seatback until it locks upright 6 Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop o...

Page 26: ...usly injured After installing the seat always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted Bucket Seats If you have the rear bucket seats the seatbacks can be folded down or reclined The seats can also be adjusted forward or rearward and removed Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks The seatback on a bucket seat can be either folded down or reclined The ...

Page 27: ...the seatback to the desired position When raising a seatback to an upright position push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it is locked upright Adjusting the Bucket Seats There are two adjustment levers on each seat to adjust the seat forward or rearward One is located below the center in front of the bucket seats ...

Page 28: ...ke sure the seatback is in the upright position The head restraints should be fully down 1 Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat to fold the seatback forward 2 Slide the seat all the way back by lifting either one of the adjuster levers and sliding the seat fully rearward 3 From behind the seat pull the nylon strap located at the base of the seat to relea...

Page 29: ... the strap or the lever until the seat is folded all the way forward 4 To unlatch the front latches with the seat folded forward squeeze the angled bar toward the straight crossbar 5 Remove the seat by rocking it slightly forward then toward the rear of the vehicle and then pulling it out This should be done in one motion ...

Page 30: ...of this section for more details The left bucket seat goes in the A and B sets of floor pins The center bucket seat goes in the C and D sets of floor pins The right bucket seat goes in the E and F sets of floor pins Make sure the seat is in the full rear position before beginning this procedure 1 With the seat folded squeeze the angled bar toward the solid crossbar while placing the front hooks of...

Page 31: ...njured Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it 4 Try to raise the seat to check that it is locked down 5 Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat and raise the seatback until it locks upright 6 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it is locked in place CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden s...

Page 32: ...n forward taking the weight off the seatback The armrests can be lowered or raised for entering or exiting the vehicle The seatbacks on the captain s chairs also fold forward to put items behind the left and right seats Lift up on the recliner lever and fold the seatback forward The seatback will lock into place when you push it back to the upright position CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it ...

Page 33: ...t One is located below the center in front of the seat The other is located across the rear of the seat Lift up either lever to slide the seat forward or rearward Release the lever Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place Removing the Captain s Chairs 1 Pull the nylon strap behind the chair to release the rear hooks from the floor pins ...

Page 34: ...n the back of the seat showing where the seat must go Follow that diagram The seat must be placed in the proper location for the legs to attach correctly See Rear Seats in the beginning of this section for more details The left chair goes in the A and C sets of floor pins The right chair goes in the D and F sets of floor pins 1 Hook the front latches over the front floor pins ...

Page 35: ...isn t locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop People in the vehicle could be injured Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked ...

Page 36: ...se the seatback do one of the following D From the rear of the vehicle pull up on the lever to release the seatback then pull the strap located on the right side of the seat to pull the seatback up The seatback has a velcro patch to stow the strap on the rear of the seat when not in use or D from the passenger s side sliding door pull up on the lever to release the seatback then push up on the sea...

Page 37: ...ind the bench seat push up the release handles at the base of the seat to release the latches from the floor pins 5 While holding onto the crossbar at the bottom of the seat remove the seat by rocking it slightly toward the rear of the vehicle and then pulling it out This should be done in one motion NOTICE Do not use the release handles to pull the seat out The handles could break during removal ...

Page 38: ...is procedure 1 Place the front hooks of the seat onto the front floor pins in the third row To do this the seat will need to be angled so the front hooks clear the floor pins If the front legs are not attached correctly the rear legs will not attach to the rear set of floor pins 2 Firmly push the rear hooks into the rear floor pins by pushing down on the rear of the seat 3 Try to raise the seat to...

Page 39: ... inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously inj...

Page 40: ...rashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work ...

Page 41: ...1 29 Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop ...

Page 42: ...1 30 The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel ...

Page 43: ...t even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Eve...

Page 44: ...r Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see the part of this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your...

Page 45: ...back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4 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 isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to ...

Page 46: ...e strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the b...

Page 47: ...e desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pushing the button down to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your sho...

Page 48: ...t is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body ...

Page 49: ...You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you ...

Page 50: ...y injured 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 at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests ...

Page 51: ... be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen ...

Page 52: ...isted across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it ...

Page 53: ...on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy ...

Page 54: ... right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position earlier in this section The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for two things If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt On some vehicles if you pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will...

Page 55: ...g things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Air bags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts All air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don t replace them Frontal air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something They aren t design...

Page 56: ... against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children prop...

Page 57: ...s The driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The driver s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door ...

Page 58: ...ir bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering and don t let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact air bag ...

Page 59: ...stem s designed threshold level The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design Side impact air bags are not designed to inflate in frontal or near frontal impacts rollovers or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant A side impact air bag will only deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inf...

Page 60: ...air bags and only in moderate to severe side collisions for the driver s and right front passenger s side impact air bags What will you see after an air bag inflates After an air bag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag the instrument panel for the rig...

Page 61: ...The module records information about the readiness of the system when the system commands air bag inflation and driver s safety belt usage at deployment The module also records speed engine rpm brake and throttle data D Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag systems Improper service can mean that an air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service NOTICE If you damage th...

Page 62: ...fied to do so The air bag systems do not need regular maintenance Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners You ll find them on the buckle end of the safety belts for the driver and right front passenger They help the safety belts reduce a person s forward movement in a moderate to severe crash in which the front of the vehicle hits something Pretensioners work only once...

Page 63: ...w to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks ...

Page 64: ...tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to ...

Page 65: ...t touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces ...

Page 66: ...e belt very quickly out of the retractor CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle ...

Page 67: ... the neck and head If your vehicle has bucket seats in the second row there is one guide for each outside passenger position If your vehicle has a bench seat in the second row there is one guide for the left hand outside passenger position To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder ...

Page 68: ...1 56 2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The guide must be on top of the belt ...

Page 69: ...sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides Slide the guide onto the storage clip Center Passenger Position Bench Seat Lap Belt If your vehicle has a third row rear bench seat someone can sit in the center position ...

Page 70: ...belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to ...

Page 71: ...ve a lap safety belt which has a retractor 1 Pick up the latch plate and in a single motion pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle let it go back all the way and start again Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure 3 Feed the lap belt into the retractor to tighten it ...

Page 72: ...includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Infants and Young Children Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they s...

Page 73: ...much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint ...

Page 74: ...r are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used For most basic types of child restraints there are many different models available When purchasing a child restraint be sure it is designed to be use...

Page 75: ...Infants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints CAUTION The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child for whom the safety belts are designed A young child s hip bones are still so small that vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt wo...

Page 76: ...ts in only one location in your vehicle To find out where a bucket seat that has a built in child restraint must be located in your vehicle see Removable Rear Bucket Seats in the Index If your vehicle has this option in a 60 40 bench seat this bench seat will only fit in the second row of your vehicle In both types of seats the built in child restraint works the same way ...

Page 77: ...ints later in this section for more information Q What if the top of my child s shoulders is above the shoulder belt slots for the five point child restraint harness system A A child whose shoulders are above the shoulder belt slots for the five point child restraint harness system shouldn t use this child restraint Instead the child should sit on the vehicle s regular seat cushion and use the veh...

Page 78: ...ad restraint until the lower edge of the head restraint is even with the top of the seatback 2 Rotate the head restraint rearward until it touches the top of the seatback Make sure there is no gap between the lower edge of the head restraint and the top of the seatback ...

Page 79: ...1 67 3 Lower the child restraint cushion You ll be using the child restraint s harness A to secure your child Don t use the vehicle s safety belts ...

Page 80: ...at and use the vehicle s adult safety belts WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS ON THE USE OF THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE S INTERIOR DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH SNUGLY ADJUST THE BELTS PROVIDED WITH THIS CHILD RESTRAINT AROUND YOUR CHILD 4 Before placing the child in the child restraint add slack to the shoulder harness Pull the...

Page 81: ...kle is free of any foreign objects that may prevent you from securing the latch plates If you can t secure a latch plate see your dealer for service before using the child restraint 8 Place the other side of the harness over the child s shoulder 9 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks 10 Pull up on both latch plates to make sure they are secure ...

Page 82: ...oned on the child s shoulders CAUTION An unfastened shoulder harness clip won t help keep the harness in place on the child s shoulders If the harness isn t on the child s shoulders it won t be able to restrain the child s upper body in a sudden stop or crash The child could be seriously injured Make sure the harness clip is properly fastened ...

Page 83: ... buckle strap are not twisted 13 Adjust the position of the harness on the child s shoulder by moving the clip up or down along the harness On each side of the harness the shoulder part should be centered on the child s shoulder The harness should be away from the child s face and neck but not falling from the child s shoulders If you expect that the child will sleep while riding you can recline t...

Page 84: ...Unfasten the shoulder harness clip 2 Unlatch the harness by pushing the button on the buckle 3 Move one side of the harness off the child s shoulder 4 Move the other side of the harness off the child s shoulder 5 Remove the child from the child restraint cushion ...

Page 85: ...straint before using the vehicle s lap shoulder belt 1 Move both latch plates and both sides of the shoulder harness clip to the bottom of the harness straps 2 Fold the child restraint cushion and leg rest up into the seatback 3 Press the child restraint cushion firmly into the seatback ...

Page 86: ...ck 5 Rotate the head restraint forward and push it all the way down Just like the other restraint systems in your vehicle your built in child restraint needs to be periodically checked and may need to have parts replaced after a crash See Checking Your Restraint Systems and Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash in the Index ...

Page 87: ... restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B 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 restraint ...

Page 88: ...surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and some high back booster seats have a five point harness A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window ...

Page 89: ...shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards Then follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet o...

Page 90: ...usly injured or killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat You may secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat but before you do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better ...

Page 91: ...ild restraint is suitable for your child always move the passenger seat as far back as it will go Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap or top tether It can help restrain t...

Page 92: ...nchored An anchor bar for a top strap is located at the rear of the seat cushion for each second and third row outboard seating positions and for the center position of the second row The anchor bar for the stowable bench seat is located on the passenger s side of the crossbar Use the center seating position to use the anchor properly If the convenience center is in the vehicle you must lift the t...

Page 93: ...1 81 Third Row Third Row Stowable Seat Don t use a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger s position because there s no place to anchor the top strap ...

Page 94: ...traint and route the top strap under it Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer s instructions say Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System Your vehicle has the LATCH system You ll find anchors A in the second row driver s side bucket seat the 40 side of the 60 40 ...

Page 95: ...der to use the system you need either a forward facing child restraint that has attaching points B at its base and a top tether anchor C or a rear facing child restraint that has attaching points B as shown here ...

Page 96: ...to protect a child sitting there In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Make sure that a LATCH type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint See Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position in the Index for information on how to secure a child restraint in your vehicle using the vehic...

Page 97: ... top strap anchor See Top Strap in the Index Tighten the top strap according to the child restraint instructions 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top strap from the top tether anchor and then disconnect the anchor points Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You ll be using the l...

Page 98: ... safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Second Row Outside Passenger Position Third Row Outside Passenger Positions Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint ...

Page 99: ...icle has this feature by pulling the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor Then let the belt go back a few inches and try to pull the belt out again If you can t pull the belt out because it has locked it means the retractor has the child restraint locking feature If the belt doesn t lock and you can pull the belt out of the retractor again it means your vehicle doesn t have the child res...

Page 100: ...e belt D If your vehicle doesn t have the child restraint locking feature on the shoulder belt retractor tighten the belt by pulling up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different d...

Page 101: ...ecure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how ...

Page 102: ...h down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger ...

Page 103: ...nt has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pull the lap belt all the way out without stopping 3 While holding it out run the belt through or around the child restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how ...

Page 104: ...int If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work f...

Page 105: ...lled if the front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag If your vehicle is a passenger van always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat If your vehicle is a cargo van do not use a rear facing child restraint in this vehicle If a forward facing child restraint is suitable for your child alw...

Page 106: ...e instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you...

Page 107: ...icle has this feature by pulling the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor Then let the belt go back a few inches and try to pull the belt out again If you can t pull the belt out because it has locked it means the retractor has the child restraint locking feature If the belt doesn t lock and you can pull the belt out of the retractor again it means your vehicle doesn t have the child res...

Page 108: ...e belt D If your vehicle doesn t have the child restraint locking feature on the shoulder belt retractor tighten the belt by pulling up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the c...

Page 109: ...r belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat ...

Page 110: ...elt is very close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small that the shoulder be...

Page 111: ...t in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash ...

Page 112: ...a built in child restraint also periodically make sure the harness straps latch plates buckle clip child head restraint and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt and built in child restraint system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt or built in child restraint system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may n...

Page 113: ... driver s and right front passenger s safety belt buckle assembly Be sure to do so Then the new buckle assembly will be there to help protect you in a collision If safety belts or built in child restraint harness straps are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt built in child restraint or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs m...

Page 114: ...ASS KeyR III 2 43 New Vehicle Break In 2 43 Ignition Positions 2 45 Starting Your Engine 2 46 Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped 2 48 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 52 Parking Brake 2 53 Shifting Into PARK P 2 56 Shifting Out of PARK P 2 56 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 57 Engine Exhaust 2 57 Running Your Engine While You re Parked 2 59 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 2 66 Exterior Lamps 2 67 In...

Page 115: ...erous A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather Manual Windows Use the manual crank to open and close the front windows ...

Page 116: ... to lower the window normally To raise the window pull up the front of the switch Express Down Window To activate the express down feature push the switch all the way down then release The window will lower completely To stop the window from lowering all the way pull up the front of the switch Side Window Latches The rear of each side window swings open To open push the latch forward to release it...

Page 117: ...ng on how long the switch is pushed Press the bottom of the switch to close both windows The windows can be closed fully or partway depending on how long the switch is pushed The ignition must be in RUN ACCESSORY or when retained accessory power RAP is active to use the power rear quarter windows See Retained Accessory Power RAP in the Index Rear Side Panels Cargo Van The windows on the cargo van ...

Page 118: ...cle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children ...

Page 119: ...ering column If a replacement key or any additional key is needed you must purchase this key from your dealer The key will have PK3 stamped on it Keep the bar code tag that came with the original keys Give this tag to your dealer if you need a new key made Any new PASS Key III key must be programmed before it willstartyourvehicle See PASS KeyRIII intheIndexfor more information on programming your ...

Page 120: ... from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it D Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your key or the optional remote keyless entry transmitter To unlock either front door from the outside with t...

Page 121: ...he vehicle and release it This will only unlock that door or the liftgate To unlock all the doors and the liftgate at once insert the key into the key cylinder then turn it toward the front of the vehicle and hold it for one second With power door locks you can lock all the doors from the outside by inserting the key and turning the key toward the rear of the vehicle Also when the doors are locked...

Page 122: ... you move your shift lever out of PARK P All doors will unlock automatically when the ignition is turned off while the shift lever is in PARK P If someone needs to get out while you re not in PARK P have that person use the manual lever or the power door lock switch When the door is closed again it will not lock automatically Use the manual lever or the power door lock switch to lock the door To c...

Page 123: ...ou are leaving the vehicle take your keys open your door and set the locks from the inside Then get out and close the door Remote Keyless Entry System Option If your vehicle has this feature you can lock and unlock your doors and the liftgate from about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your remote keyless entry system operates ...

Page 124: ...in D Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See the instructions that follow D If you re still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Operation Remote Driver s Door and All Door Unlock When you press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter only the driver s door will unlock If you press UNLOCK again within five seconds all the doors and the lift...

Page 125: ...s and Lighting Choices in the Index Remote Unlock Confirmation Option If your vehicle has the optional content theft deterrent system your remote keyless entry transmitter will have this feature When you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock your vehicle or to operate the optional power sliding door s the parking lamps will flash to let you know the command was received If you would ...

Page 126: ...ou can operate the power sliding door s with the remote keyless entry transmitter only when the power sliding door override switch es on the overhead console is turned off See Power Sliding Door later in this section If the vehicle s fuel filler door is opened the driver s side power sliding door will not open completely Do not try to force the door Once the fuel filler door is closed the driver s...

Page 127: ... in the Remote Transmitter NOTICE When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter 1 Insert a flat object like a coin into the slot on the side of the transmitter and twist it to separate the halves 2 Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter Do not use the metal flanges to pop out the battery 3...

Page 128: ...override switch will be integrated on the power sliding door switches If your vehicle does not have some of the options controlled by these switches there will be a blank switch in its place For more information see each of these features in the Index Instrument Panel Switchbank This switchbank is located in the instrument panel below the comfort controls The switchbank may include the rear fan kn...

Page 129: ...e programmed with several different features The features you can program depend on the options that came with your vehicle The following chart shows the features that can be programmed To determine which features your vehicle is equipped with follow the steps listed for entering the programming mode ...

Page 130: ...he steps listed under Exiting Programming Mode later in this section Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting With delayed illumination the interior lamps will stay on for about 25 seconds after all the doors and the liftgate are closed With exit lighting the interior lamps will come on and stay on for about 25 seconds whenever you remove the key from the ignition Programmable Modes Mode 1 Both Feat...

Page 131: ...l from on to off until you hear the number of chimes corresponding to the mode selection you want The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Automatic Door Locks With automatic door locks all doors will automatically lock when you shift out of PARK P and automati...

Page 132: ... later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle 4 Press LOCK to change the current mode 5 Press LOCK until you hear the number of chimes corresponding to the mode selection you want The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Last Door...

Page 133: ...gram your vehicle to a different mode do the following 1 Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode listed previously 2 Press UNLOCK on the power door lock switch 3 Count the number of chimes you hear The number of chimes indicates the vehicle s current programmed mode If you do not wish to change the current mode you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions la...

Page 134: ...icle s current programmed mode If you do not wish to change the current mode you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle 4 Press UNLOCK to change the current mode 5 Press UNLOCK until you hear the number of chimes corresponding to the mode selection you want The mode you selected is now set You c...

Page 135: ...your parking lamps will flash to let you know the command has been received Mode 4 Exterior Lamps Flash and Horn Sound on second LOCK Press D When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock your vehicle your parking lamps will flash to let you know the command has been received The horn will sound and your parking lamps will flash if you press the LOCK button again within five seconds D ...

Page 136: ...vity can be adjusted by your Chevrolet dealer if more or less sensitivity is desired Programmable Modes Mode 1 Damage Detection with Reduced Sensitivity If anyone seriously damages your vehicle or opens a door or the liftgate while your content theft deterrent system is armed an alarm will sound and your parking lamps will flash for up to two minutes Mode 2 Damage Detection Off If anyone opens a d...

Page 137: ...System To arm and disarm the content theft deterrent system the system must be turned on by using Modes 1 2 or 4 listed previously in this section under Content Theft Deterrent System With the arming and disarming feature you can program the vehicle to do the following D Arm the system when you lock the doors using either power door lock switch while any door or the liftgate is open and the key is...

Page 138: ...ther power door lock switch while any door or the liftgate is open and the key is removed from the ignition D The system will arm when you lock the doors with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter and the key is removed from the ignition D The system will disarm when you unlock the doors with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter When your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was ...

Page 139: ...ogramming mode turn the key from ACCESSORY to OFF and put fuse 47 back into the instrument panel fuse block After programming a feature you can exit the programming mode at anytime Also if your vehicle is equipped with the content theft deterrent system remember to arm the system before exiting Dual Sliding Doors To open either sliding door from outside the vehicle pull the handle out and then pul...

Page 140: ... downward on a steep grade 15 percent or more the door may not stay open and could slam shut possibly injuring someone To make sure the door does not slam shut be sure to hold it open until everyone is clear of the door and only then allow it to slowly close ...

Page 141: ...ding door s with your optional remote keyless entry transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry System in the Index CAUTION Leaving young children or pets unattended in your vehicle can be dangerous They could operate the power sliding door A child or others could be injured Do not leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle To help avoid accidental operation of the sliding door s turn the power to...

Page 142: ...side sliding door Pushing the bottom of the switch es turns the power to the sliding door s off When the power sliding door s is off you will not be able to open the door s in the following ways D When using the power sliding door switch es located on the overhead console switchbank D when using the wall mounted switch in front of the driver s or passenger s sliding door or D when using the option...

Page 143: ...power sliding door override switch es will also stop the door s immediately while the door s is opening or closing when the override switch es is turned on The power sliding door s will only open if the transaxle is in PARK P The transaxle does not have to be in PARK P to close the door If the power sliding door s is open or in the process of closing when you shift out of PARK P a buzzer will soun...

Page 144: ...A child or others could fall out of the vehicle and be injured Always make sure the power sliding door is closed and latched before you drive away If anything obstructs the power sliding door while it is closing the door will automatically reverse to the open position provided it meets sufficient resistance Resistance must be as strong as the force of the closing door or stronger The force of the ...

Page 145: ...g door can be opened normally CAUTION You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the sliding door Make sure the door path is clear before closing the door If you want to open the power sliding door s when the override switch es is turned off pull the inside or outside handle and let go The door will open fully To open the power sliding door s when the override switch es is on pull the...

Page 146: ...er the control of the power door system If you want to close the power sliding door s when the override switch es is turned off pull the inside or outside handle or the edge of the door Move the door about 4 inches 10 cm toward the closed position and release The door will close completely and latch for you To close the power sliding door s when the override switch es is turned on pull the inside ...

Page 147: ...h is off When the override switch es is turned on the power sliding door s cannot be opened from the inside when the sliding door security lock is in use If you want to open the sliding door s when the security lock is on unlock and open the door from the outside You should let adults and older children know how the security lock works and how to cancel the lock If you don t adults or older childr...

Page 148: ... center Leave it out for 30 seconds 5 Reinstall the fuse and wait 10 seconds 6 Turn the power sliding door override switch on 7 Push either of the power door buttons to open the power sliding door 8 Open the door 9 Wait five seconds and close the door by pushing either power door button 10 Wait five seconds and repeat Steps 7 through 9 If the door does not rest in the fully open position after rep...

Page 149: ...ething and break the glass CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate D Make sure all other windows ar...

Page 150: ...Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your vehicle and open the driver s door you ll hear a chime reminding you to rem...

Page 151: ...e to leave something valuable in your vehicle D Put your valuables in a storage area like your glove box D If your vehicle has a remote keyless entry system take the transmitter with you D Lock all the doors except the driver s Content Theft Deterrent Option If your vehicle has this option it has a theft deterrent alarm system A light located on top of your instrument panel near the center of the ...

Page 152: ...e liftgate are closed and locked the security light will begin flashing at a very slow rate to let you know the system is armed Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will arm when you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors if the key is not in the ignition The security light will turn on to let you know the system is arming After all doors and the ...

Page 153: ...ing Choices in the Index Nuisance Alarms If you experience nuisance alarms alarms which are not caused by the opening of a door or the liftgate and are not desirable you may need to reduce the damage detection sensitivity Try programming the content theft deterrent to Mode 1 If you continue to experience nuisance alarms you may want to try turning off damage detection by programming your content t...

Page 154: ... RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 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 PASS Key III uses ...

Page 155: ...t operates the system To program the new key 1 Verify the new key has PK3 stamped on it 2 Insert the ignition key in the ignition and start the engine If the engine will not start see your dealer for service 3 After the engine has started turn the key to OFF and remove the key 4 Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to RUN within 10 seconds of removing the previous key 5 The security message...

Page 156: ...new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings D Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition you can turn the switch to five positions ACCESSORY A This is the position in which you can operate your electrical power access...

Page 157: ...he key is in the ignition RUN D This is the position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch The switch stays in RUN when the engine is running But even when the engine is not running you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights START E This position starts the engine When the engine starts r...

Page 158: ... your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine warms up NOTICE Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 2 If t...

Page 159: ...e engine starts release the key and the accelerator pedal NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped In very cold weather 0_F 18_C or c...

Page 160: ...a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperat...

Page 161: ...from the solenoid of the system This ensures that the system is operating properly If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish See Shifting Out of PARK P in this section CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fu...

Page 162: ...esn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed CAUTION Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine is racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Don t shift out of PAR...

Page 163: ...ing less than 35 mph 55 km h and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D for higher speeds Warm Up Shift Your vehicle has a computer controlled transaxle designed to warm up the engine faster when the outside temperature is 35_F 2_C or colder You may notice that the transaxle will shift at a higher vehicle speed until the engine is warmed up This is a normal condition designed to provide heat to the passenger compa...

Page 164: ...axle Use THIRD 3 or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D as much as possible Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine NOTICE If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor If you drive very far that way your vehicle can be damaged So if this hap...

Page 165: ... a solid object You could damage your transaxle Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes or shift into PARK P to hold your vehicle in position on a hill Parking Brake The parking brake is located on the driver s side under the instrument panel To set the parking brake hold the regul...

Page 166: ...nd you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving Shifting Into PARK P 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 If you have lef...

Page 167: ... like this D Pull the lever toward you D Move the lever up as far as it will go 3 Turn the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P ...

Page 168: ...hift lever away from PARK P without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called t...

Page 169: ...ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you want If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the ignition key to OFF 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the engine and then shift to the drive gear you want...

Page 170: ...ming into your vehicle D Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and D Have your vehicle fixed immediately Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know CAUTION Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle See the earlier Caution...

Page 171: ...o PARK P Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbols on your steering wheel Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs m...

Page 172: ...ow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever ...

Page 173: ... more than 3 4 mile 1 2 km a chime will sound to let the driver know to turn it off If you need to leave the signal on for more than 3 4 mile 1 2 km turn off the signal and then turn it back on Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from high to low beam or low to high simply pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this light on ...

Page 174: ...ay prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools Clear away snow or ice to prev...

Page 175: ...ee more times There is only one windshield washer fluid reservoir for the front and rear windshield wipers See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is already on push on the top of the switch with the wash symbol on it Push in the bottom of the switch to continue the intermittent wiper cycle after the washing cycle is completed Cruise Control Option With...

Page 176: ...hen the optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may turn the cruise control back on Setting Cruise Control CAUTION If you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when...

Page 177: ...elease the switch or apply the brake So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at R A Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed D Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Push the SET button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed D Move the cruise switch fro...

Page 178: ... Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers f...

Page 179: ...ights Turning the control to this setting turns off all the lamps and lights Lamps on Reminder If the driver s door is opened and you turn the ignition to OFF or LOCK while leaving the lamps on you will hear a warning chime Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving condi...

Page 180: ...may still turn on the headlamps any time you need to To idle your vehicle with the DRL off set the parking brake while the ignition is in OFF or LOCK Then start the vehicle The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control Turn the thumbwheel located below t...

Page 181: ...seconds if you unlock your door using your key or the optional remote keyless entry transmitter and the ignition is in LOCK or OFF After 40 seconds have passed the interior lamps will slowly fade out The lamps will turn off before the 40 seconds if you do one of the following D Lock all the doors using the key D press LOCK on the power door lock switch or D press LOCK on the optional remote keyles...

Page 182: ...ture off or on see Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices in the Index Exit Lighting With exit lighting the interior lamps will come on for about 25 seconds whenever you remove the key from the ignition If you turn the ignition key to RUN or ACCESSORY the lamps will fade out The lamps will also fade out if you lock the doors with the power door lock switch or the optional remote keyless en...

Page 183: ...ed within the dome lamp To turn on or off either reading lamp press the button next to the lamp lens The rear reading lamps will not turn on if the interior lamps override switch is on See Interior Lamps Override Switch in the Index Dome Lamp The dome lamp is located in the center of your vehicle and has two buttons to manually turn on and off the lamp The dome lamp will come on each time you open...

Page 184: ...ill turn off the lamps after only three minutes Mirrors Inside Day Night Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you pull the lever toward you to the night position To return the mirror to the day position push the lever away from you Power Remote Control Mirrors The control located on the driver s door operates both outside rearview mirrors Turn the control counterclockwise to select t...

Page 185: ...pped The outside rearview mirrors are heated when you activate the rear window defogger See Rear Window Defogger in the Index Storage Compartments Your vehicle s large carrying capacity can store many items If you have the extended wheelbase version you can carry things as large as a 4i x 8i piece of plywood You can also use the floor pins that are used to attach the seats to secure larger loads G...

Page 186: ...ad console switchbank storage compartments garage door opener compartment the OnStarR System buttons the optional Driver Information Center DIC and the optional HomelinkR Transmitter buttons If your vehicle has the optional HomelinkR Transmitter buttons they will take the place of the garage door opener compartment The garage door opener compartment is explained next For information on the other f...

Page 187: ...o the back of your garage door opener 3 Line up the button of the garage door opener with one of the four buttons on the compartment door Make sure the garage door opener button is facing down and press the opener firmly into place 4 Once the opener is installed use the black pegs inside the compartment door to make sure the lined area on the compartment door will contact the control button on you...

Page 188: ...ight side area The tray can be removed for cleaning or when you want to replace the selection of CDs or cassettes Slide the tray back into the storage bin before closing the bin door The tray can also be placed in the glove box for locked storage if desired Removing and Replacing the Tray To remove the tray slide it almost all the way out Don t let the tray lock over the plastic tabs at the end of...

Page 189: ... the handle and slide the drawer out Cupholders There are cupholders located below the center console switchbank The cupholders have removeable liners for larger size cups and for cleaning the cupholders To use the cupholders simply pull down the tray Keep the tray up when not in use Rear Storage Compartments and Cupholders Your vehicle has a storage compartment and may have a cupholder on the dri...

Page 190: ...nvenience net closest to the front of the vehicle is higher than the side closest to the liftgate Once you veloadeditemsintothenet stretchthehighersideofthe net up and over the top of the load to hold it firmly in place The convenience net has a maximum capacity of 100 lbs 45 kg It is not designed to hold larger heavier loads Store such loads on the floor of your vehicle as far forward as you can ...

Page 191: ...that you take down the convenience nets to extend their life and retain their elasticity Front Seat Storage Net There is a storage net that stretches between the front seats Pull the hooks toward the passenger s seat and insert them into the holes To store the net lift the hooks up and out of the holes The net does not detach from the driver s seat When not in use it is recommended that you unhook...

Page 192: ...ng onto the door latch and lower the convenience center cover to close it Removing the Convenience Center 1 Make sure that all items are off of the convenience center and that it is empty 2 Turn the hand knob counterclockwise until the knob is loose 3 Lift up on the hand knob to grab a hold of the convenience center 4 Lift up on the convenience center while pulling it toward you and pull it out Re...

Page 193: ...e tray sill can be folded down onto the stowable seat to close the space between the two when the stowable seat is folded down To do this flip the sill plate up and over toward the stowable seat The cover of the convenience center can be left in its upright position while the vehicle is moving The convenience center has six hooks on the inside cover for hanging items on The prop rods can hold up t...

Page 194: ...r drivers to have a collision and of course damage your vehicle You may be able to carry something like this inside But never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle If you have the optional luggage carrier you can load things on top of your vehicle The luggage carrier has slats and side rails attached to the roof as well as sliding crossrails and places to ...

Page 195: ... you can Then slide the crossrail up against the rear of the load to help keep it from moving You can then tie it down Don t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you re driving check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are sti...

Page 196: ...wise to unlock the crossrails Slide the crossrails forward or back as needed to accommodate loads of various sizes After repositioning the crossrails be sure to tighten the release knobs by turning them clockwise This will lock the crossrails in place Use the tie down loops on the slider to help secure large loads ...

Page 197: ...uipped Pull down the sun visor Flip up the cover to expose the vanity mirror The lamps will come on when you open the cover Accessory Inflator System Option Your vehicle may have an air inflator With it you can inflate things like air mattresses and basketballs and you can also use it to bring your tires up to the proper pressure The air inflator is located in the rear compartment on the driver s ...

Page 198: ...instructions and inflate any object only to its recommended pressure To use your air inflator system do the following 1 Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY or START 2 Attach the appropriate nozzle adapter if required to the end of the hose that has the pressure gage 3 Then attach that end of the hose to the object you wish to inflate 4 Remove the protective cap covering the outlet 5 Attach the othe...

Page 199: ...the outlet 2 Put the protective cap back on 3 Place the inflator kit tools in the pouch and store in the glove box To put the cover back on line up the tabs at the back of the cover and put it in place Push down the tab to secure the cover Accessory Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone CB radio etc Follow the proper installa...

Page 200: ...apter fuses If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power plugs OnStarR System If Equipped OnStar is a vehicle communications system that offers a variety of services and provides a hands free communication link between you and the OnStar Center A service subscription agreement and fee are required in order to receive OnStar service Services are avai...

Page 201: ...n it means that an incoming or outgoing call is in progress Press the Call ANSWER END button if you notice the light blinking and you are not on a call The light will be red in the event of an OnStar system malfunction If this occurs press the OnStar button to attempt to contact an advisor If the connection is made the advisor will assist you with steps to take to make sure that the system is func...

Page 202: ...bled 48 hours after the vehicle is parked to maintain the battery charge D Vehicle Locator Service To contact the center call 1 888 4 ONSTAR You will be required to provide your security information An advisor will send a command to your vehicle to sound the horn and or flash the lamps In order to provide you with excellent service calls with the OnStar Center may be monitored or recorded Premium ...

Page 203: ... Safety and security services are provided by existing governmental emergency service providers OnStar will use reasonable efforts to contact the appropriate emergency service provider and request assistance but cannot promise that they will respond to the call in a timely manner or at all HomeLinkR Transmitter Option This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the f...

Page 204: ...button on the HomeLink Transmitter Continue to press both buttons through Step 4 4 Hold down both buttons until you see the indicator light on the HomeLink Transmitter flash slowly and then rapidly The rapid flashing indicates that the HomeLink Transmitter has been programmed Release both buttons once the indicator light starts to flash rapidly If you have trouble programming the HomeLink Transmit...

Page 205: ... has a rolling code system In a rolling code system the garage door motor head unit must be trained to the HomeLink Transmitter Rolling Code Programming If you have not previously programmed the hand held transmitter to the HomeLink Transmitter see Programming the HomeLink Transmitter listed previously If you have completed this programming already you now need to train the garage door opener moto...

Page 206: ... recognize the HomeLink Transmitter You may either use the HomeLink Transmitter or the hand held transmitter to open the garage door If after following these instructions you still have problems training the garage door opener contact the HomeLink Transmitter manufacturer at 1 800 355 3515 Erasing Channels To erase all three programmed channels hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator...

Page 207: ...2 94 The Instrument Panel Your Information System ...

Page 208: ...ning Flasher Switch E Instrument Panel Cluster F Center Vents G Audio System H Side Vents I Exterior Lamp Control J Hood Release K Horn L Ignition Switch M Climate Controls N Rear Fan Controls Option O Cupholder Tray P Accessory Power Outlet Q Storage Bin R Instrument Panel Switchbank S Glove Box T Front Vents U Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...

Page 209: ... know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically The indicator warning lights and gages are explained on the following pages United States shown Canada similar ...

Page 210: ... designated by the word OIL in the display window The display can be toggled between the odometer the trip odometers and engine oil life by quickly pressing and releasing the trip reset button located to the right of the temperature gage The display toggles once each time the trip reset button is pressed for less than 1 5 seconds The display toggles in the following sequence Odometer Trip Odometer...

Page 211: ... 8 0 km since you started your vehicle and then activate the retro active reset feature the display will show 5 0 miles 8 0 km As you drive the display will then increase to 5 1 miles 8 2 km 5 2 miles 8 4 km etc Only the trip odometer that is displayed will be affected by the retro active reset so that both trip odometers can be used separately Warning Lights Gages Messages and Indicators This par...

Page 212: ...llow this manual s advice Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your warning lights and gages They re a big help Your vehicle also has a message center that works along with the warning lights and gages See Message Center in the Index Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind peopl...

Page 213: ...Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the air bag system may not be working properly The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury to yourself or others have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on after you...

Page 214: ...eady to warn you if there s a problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light and Towing Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Your brake system ma...

Page 215: ...i lock brakes The brake pedal may be harder to push or it may go to the floor It may take longer to stop Adjust your driving accordingly The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Traction Control System Warning Light Option United States ...

Page 216: ...f and the warning light will come on If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine is too hot It means that your engine coolant has over...

Page 217: ...ner environment The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your...

Page 218: ...ay damage the emission control system on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required D Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle D Reducing vehicle spe...

Page 219: ...ng a misfire The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this condition Make sure to install the fuel cap properly See Filling Your Tank in the Index It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel See Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as...

Page 220: ...nosed by the system The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This may take several days of routine driving If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack o...

Page 221: ...ent panel cluster It gives you important safety and maintenance facts Charging System Indicator Message The charging system battery symbol will come on in the message center when you turn on the ignition as a check to show you it is working It will remain on as long as the engine is not running It should go out once the engine is running If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may hav...

Page 222: ...llowing reasons D If there s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control the traction control system will turn off and the warning message will come on If your brakes begin to overheat the traction control system will turn off and the warning message will come on until your brakes cool down D If the traction control system is affected by an engine related problem the sy...

Page 223: ...djust your driving accordingly The message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message United States Canada This message will come on when your engine gets too hot If this message comes on it means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions ...

Page 224: ...nning and this message appears on the engine oil level may be too low There may also be another problem causing low oil pressure CAUTION Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can...

Page 225: ...vehicle serviced immediately Change Engine Oil Message United States Canada If the change engine oil message comes on and stays on after you have started the engine have the oil changed For additional information see Engine Oil When to Change in the Index After changing the engine oil the system must be reset See How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message in the Index ...

Page 226: ...n or in the process of closing and the power sliding door is turned off a buzzer will sound This is a warning that the power sliding door is not completely closed CAUTION If you shift the transaxle out of PARK P and accelerate before the power sliding door latches closed the door may reverse to the open position A child or others could fall out of the vehicle and be injured Always make sure the po...

Page 227: ...n is turned to RUN or START and the driver s or passenger s door is open It may also come on if a sliding door is not in the fully latched position Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message United States Canada This message will come on when the ignition is turned to RUN or START and the rear hatch is open ...

Page 228: ...r dealer Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS Key III system at this time See PASS Key III in the Index for more information Low Fuel Warning Message United States Canada If your fuel is low the warning message will come on and stay on until you add fuel If the warning message is still on after adding fuel you need to reset the warning message To reset the warning message turn the ignition to...

Page 229: ...ure and Trip Computer mode In the Trip Computer mode pressing the MODE button cycles through the five displays Press the MODE button after the last Trip Computer display to return the DIC to the OFF mode Off No driver information is displayed in this mode of operation Compass Temperature Mode One of eight compass readings and the outside temperature are displayed If the temperature is below 38_F 3...

Page 230: ...ton until the proper variance number as shown on the map is showing Press the MODE button to set the new variance zone and resume normal operation The display will show all the display segments briefly to acknowledge the change in the zone number Automatic Compass Calibration The compass is self calibrating which eliminates the need to manually set the compass When the vehicle is new the calibrati...

Page 231: ...yed D In the absence of vehicle communications a double dash is displayed If one of these error messages appear see your dealer Trip Computer There are five trip computer displays which may be stepped through by pushing the MODE button The information will appear in the following order D AVG ECON Average Fuel Economy This shows the average fuel economy since the last reset D INST ECON Instantaneou...

Page 232: ...stem The rear parking assist display is located inside the vehicle above the rear window It has three color coded lights that can be seen through the rearview mirror Rear parking assist can be turned off by pressing the rear park aid disable switch located in the overhead console switchbank How the System Works If the rear park aid disable switch is not on the rear parking assist turns on automati...

Page 233: ...g out of your liftgate during your last drive cycle The light will continue to flash whenever in REVERSE R until your vehicle is driven forward at least 15 mph 25 km h without any obstructions behind the vehicle It will also flash red if the ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of mud dirt snow ice and slush or the system may not work properly If after cle...

Page 234: ... the Clock for Systems with Radio Data System 3 10 AM FM Stereo 3 13 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System RDS and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped 3 20 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System RDS and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped 3 30 AM FM Stereo with 6 Disc Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data Syst...

Page 235: ...counterclockwise toward the blue area for cooler air Mode Knob The right knob is used to select and determine the direction of the air flowing into the vehicle UPPER This setting directs outside air through the instrument panel outlets BI LEVEL This setting directs outside air into your vehicle in two ways Cooler air is directed toward your upper body through the front instrument panel outlets whi...

Page 236: ... HVAC system to either the DEFOG or DEFROST mode and increase the fan speed To avoid re fogging of the windows operate the HVAC system in the OUTSIDE AIR mode Air Conditioning On very hot days your vehicle will cool down more quickly and economically if you open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape For all settings adjust the temperature knob and fan speed as desired To get maximum...

Page 237: ...se the engine coolant is already warmed See Engine Coolant Heater in the Index Defogging and Defrosting To rapidly defrost the windshield turn the temperature knob all the way clockwise to the red area and turn the mode knob to DEFROST Adjust the fan to the highest speed To keep the windshield clear and bring in heated air through the heater ducts turn the mode knob to DEFOG When the temperature o...

Page 238: ...If you turn it on again the defogger will operate for about five minutes You can also turn the defogger off by turning off the ignition or by pressing the button again Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid on the rear window NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the...

Page 239: ...ght will glow on the main climate controls If you do not select A C air directed to the rear of the vehicle will be cabin temperature Rear Fan Control This option comes with the rear climate controls Keep the area around the base of the center instrument panel console and the area between and under the front seats free of objects that would obstruct airflow to the rear of the vehicle The rear fan ...

Page 240: ...g the directional controls on the instrument panel see Mode Knob earlier in this section The mode you choose will regulate both the front and rear climate control systems Rear Air Vents To maximize airflow through the rear heater outlet place the left bucket seat in the second row in the forward position see Adjusting Rear Seats in the Index The vent behind the left rear seat is the cold air retur...

Page 241: ...tside air from entering the vehicle by turning the fan to OFF and pushing the RECIRCULATION button Ventilation Tips D Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves This will allow the heater and defroster to work much better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows D When you enter a vehicle in cold weather turn the fan knob to 5 the hi...

Page 242: ...ears The clock may be set with the ignition on or off Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio Data System Press and hold the HR or MN buttons located below the tune knob for two seconds Then press and hold HR until the correct hour appears AM or PM will appear on the display Press and hold MN until the correct minute appears The clock may be set with the ignition on or off The clock symbol will a...

Page 243: ...il you hear a beep Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop for a few seconds and flash the station frequency then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning The radio will scan to stations with a strong signal only PRESET SCAN Use preset scan to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds Press and hold on...

Page 244: ...n arrow when you find the bass level you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached TREBLE Press and release AUDIO until TRE appears on the display Then press and hold the up arrow to increase treble T and a positive number will appear on the display Press and hold the down arrow to decrease treble T and a negative number will appear on the display T and a zero will appear on the display...

Page 245: ...ppear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the front speakers R and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the rear speakers F and a zero will appear on the display when the the sound is balanced between the speakers Release the up or down arrow when you find the speaker balance you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached To set balance or fa...

Page 246: ...ts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive Set the volume at the desired level Press AUTO VOL to adjust the SCV AVOL will appear on the display Each time you press AUTO VOL another volume setting LOW MEDIUM or HIGH will appear on the display NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot find out the vehicle speed Then as you drive SCV automatically increases the volume ...

Page 247: ...o seconds The radio will produce one beep Use P SCAN to listen to each of your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons for a few seconds The radio will scan through each of the stations stored on your pushbuttons except those stations with weak reception The auto tone setting stored for that pushbutton will be automatically chosen Press P SCAN or one of the pushbuttons again to stop scanning ...

Page 248: ...n to the bass and treble controls Use the pushbuttons and the AUTO TONE button to program auto tone for station presets Adjusting the Speakers BALANCE Press and release the P TYPE LIST AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob clockwise to move the sound to the right speakers and counterclockwise to move the sound to the left speakers The middle position balances the sound between ...

Page 249: ...rogram Type PTY for their current programming Accessing RDS Mode 1 Push the SEEK TYPE button or turn the P TYPE LIST AUDIO knob to display the program type list 2 Turn the knob either clockwise or counterclockwise to select a program type The list is alphabetical 3 Push the SEEK TYPE button to activate search VOL Turn this knob clockwise to increase volume when RDS interrupts regular play Turn it ...

Page 250: ...e is not found the radio will return to the original station and display NONE If both seek type and traf are on the radio will search for stations with traffic announcements and the selected program type ALERT This type of announcement warns of national or local emergencies You will not be able to turn off alert announcements ALERT appears on the display when an alert announcement plays When an al...

Page 251: ...1 Press this button to go to the previous track if the current selection has been playing for less than eight seconds If the PREV button is pressed and the current selection has been playing for more than eight seconds it will go to the beginning of the current selection TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue...

Page 252: ...ttons is held or pressed more then once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD DISP Press this button to see how long the current track has been playing ET and the elapsed time will appear on the display To change what is normally shown on the display track or elapsed time press the button until you see the display you want then hold the button for two seconds The radio...

Page 253: ...to adjust the SCV AVOL will appear on the display Each time you press AUTO VOL another volume setting LOW MEDIUM or HIGH will appear on the display NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot find out the vehicle speed Then as you drive SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any particular speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you d...

Page 254: ...buttons except those stations with weak reception The auto tone setting stored for that pushbutton will be automatically chosen Press P SCAN or one of the pushbuttons again to stop scanning SCAN will be displayed whenever the tuner is in the preset scan mode The channel number P1 through P6 will appear with the frequency In FM mode this function will scan through the current band such as FM1 or FM...

Page 255: ... will appear on the display The manual setting allows tone control to return to the bass and treble controls Use the pushbuttons and the AUTO TONE button to program the auto tone for station presets Adjusting the Speakers BALANCE Press and release the P TYPE LIST AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob clockwise to move the sound to the right speakers and counterclockwise to move...

Page 256: ... national emergencies and D receive and display messages from radio stations RDS is always on RDS features are only available for use on FM stations which broadcast RDS information The RDS features of your radio rely upon receiving specific RDS information from these stations These features will only work when the RDS information is available In rare cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect i...

Page 257: ...ar on the display When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it even if the volume is muted or a cassette tape or compact disc is playing The traf icon and TRAFFIC will appear on the display while the traffic announcement plays If the cassette tape or compact disc player was being used the tape or compact disc will stay in the player and resume play at the point whe...

Page 258: ... the cassette tape or compact disc player is playing play will stop for the announcement and resume when the announcement is finished This function will only work during actual emergency broadcasts and will not work during tests of the emergency broadcast system This feature is not supported by all RDS stations ALTERNATE FREQUENCY This RDS feature allows the radio to switch frequencies to the best...

Page 259: ...tte out Try a new tape If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your dealer PREV 1 Press this button or the left SEEK arrow to go to the previous selection on the tape if the selection has been playing for less than three seconds If the PREV button or the left SEEK arrow is pressed and the current selection has been playing for more than 13 seconds it will go...

Page 260: ...g FWD operation by using the TUNE SEEK and the P SCAN controls SIDE 5 Press this button to play the other side of the tape TAPE and an up or down arrow will appear on the display D 6 Press this button to reduce background noise NR ON will appear on the display Press it again to turn Dolby off NR OFF will appear on the display Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laborat...

Page 261: ...tight loose tape sensing feature to enable play of some tape head cleaners and portable CD adapters The radio will display READY and flash the cassette icon The tight loose tape sensing feature will then be disabled until the next time a cassette is ejected Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in The disc should begin playing The display ...

Page 262: ...s the normal playing speed Release it to play the passage The display will show ET and the elapsed time FWD 4 Press and hold this button to advance quickly within a track Press and hold this button for less than two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to advance at 17 times the normal playing speed Release it to play the passage The ...

Page 263: ... the CD slot to remove the disc The radio will play EJT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first CAL ERR This message is displayed when the radio has not been calibrated properly for the vehicle You must return to the dealership for service LOCKED This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCKR system has...

Page 264: ...ds the radio will change to preset scan mode The sound will mute while scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 by performing the following steps 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization that best suits the t...

Page 265: ... The radio will produce one beep and CENTERED will appear on the display TREB Press the AUDIO knob until TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or decrease treble When you use this control the radio s tone setting will switch to custom If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To set treble to the middle position select TREB and press and hold the AUDIO knob ...

Page 266: ...Press this button to receive traffic announcements The traffic announcement brackets will appear on the display TRAF will appear on the display if the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements the radio will seek to a station that does When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements it will stop If no s...

Page 267: ...ill interrupt play if that selected PTY format is broadcast PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite Program Types PTYs These buttons have factory PTY presets You can set up to 12 PTYs six FM1 and six FM2 by performing the following steps 1 Press P TYPE if it is not already on 2 Press AM FM to select FM1 or FM2 3 Turn the P TYPE knob to select a PTY 4 Press and hold...

Page 268: ... the knob to adjust the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers To set the balance and fade to the middle position select balance or fade and press and hold the AUDIO knob The radio will beep once and will set the display level to the middle position To set all tone and speaker controls to the middle position press and hold the AUDIO knob whe...

Page 269: ...ne disc but less than six complete Steps 1 2 and 3 When you have finished loading discs with the radio on or off press LOAD to cancel the loading function The radio will begin to play the last CD loaded As each new track starts to play the track number will appear on the display Playing a Specific Loaded CD For every CD loaded a number will appear on the radio display To play a specific CD first p...

Page 270: ...o push the CD in manually The receivers 25 second eject timer will reset at each press of eject which will cause the receiver to not eject the disc until the 25 second time period has elapsed Once the player stops and the disc is ejected remove the disc After removing the disc press the VOLUME PWR knob off and then on again This will clear the disc sensing feature and enable discs to be loaded int...

Page 271: ...ou press the button more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the disc SCAN Press and hold either SEEK SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep Use SEEK SCAN to listen to each track for a few seconds The sound will mute while scanning SCAN will appear on the display Press either SEEK SCAN arrow again to stop scannin...

Page 272: ...ely After two seconds of pressing SONG LIST continuously two beeps will sound to confirm that the track has been saved 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for saving other selections To play the song list press SONG LIST One beep will be heard and S LIST will appear on the display The recorded tracks will begin to play in the order that they were saved You may seek through the song list by using the SEEK SCAN ...

Page 273: ...from that disc those tracks are automatically deleted from the song list To end SONG LIST mode press the SONG LIST button One beep will be heard and S LIST will be removed from the display Rear Seat Audio If Equipped This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any of the music sources including AM FM automatic tone control cassette tapes or CDs However the rear seat passengers can only c...

Page 274: ... VOL knob controls the lower headphone AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display will show your frequency selection If the front passengers are already listening to AM FM the rear seat audio controller will not switch between the bands and cannot change the frequency SEEK Press the up arrow to tune to the next higher station and stay there Press the down arrow to tune to...

Page 275: ...main safely inside the radio for future listening Theft Deterrent Feature Non RDS Radios THEFTLOCKR is designed to discourage theft of your radio The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN If the radio is moved to a different vehicle it will not operate and LOCKED will be displayed When the radio and vehicle are turned off the blinking red light ...

Page 276: ...loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage D Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting D Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telep...

Page 277: ... action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership GM Part No 12344789 When using a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette it is normal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may a...

Page 278: ...n it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the side without writing when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Care of Your Compact Disc Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Integrated Windshield ...

Page 279: ...Driving 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Braking 4 9 Traction Control System Option 4 11 Steering 4 13 Off Road Recovery 4 13 Passing 4 15 Loss of Control 4 16 Driving at Night 4 17 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 20 City Driving 4 21 Freeway Driving 4 22 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 23 Highway Hypnosis 4 23 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 25 Winter Driving 4 29 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 30 Loadin...

Page 280: ...eventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call ...

Page 281: ... alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the pr...

Page 282: ...me other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving sk...

Page 283: ...l 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 CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and j...

Page 284: ...e Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 1...

Page 285: ...get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine or w...

Page 286: ...own If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed ...

Page 287: ...han even the very best braking Traction Control System Option Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spi...

Page 288: ...ould always leave the system on But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index To turn the system off press the TCS button in the center console switchbank If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button th...

Page 289: ...curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re 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 Refer to Traction Control System in the Ind...

Page 290: ... apply your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a fu...

Page 291: ...g another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing D Drive ahe...

Page 292: ...ars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot D Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see ...

Page 293: ...id only the acceleration skid If you do not have this system or if the system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle 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 secon...

Page 294: ... roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead D In remote areas watch for animals D If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also a...

Page 295: ...ract repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it Driv...

Page 296: ...hrough large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a ca...

Page 297: ...er that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a sma...

Page 298: ...a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip D Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving D Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start t...

Page 299: ...e into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your t...

Page 300: ...e it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Chevrolet dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip D Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside D Wiper Blades Are they in good shape D Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Ha...

Page 301: ... leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips D Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior D Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently D If you get sleepy pull off the road int...

Page 302: ...N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill D Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool y...

Page 303: ... scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle ...

Page 304: ...t s 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 If you have traction control keep the system on It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever n...

Page 305: ...r slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it ...

Page 306: ...f 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 can t see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking...

Page 307: ... and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Recreational Vehicle Towing Your vehicle was not d...

Page 308: ... GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front ...

Page 309: ...ople inside as part of your load If you added any accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the factory remember to subtract the weight of these things from the payload You should never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR Your dealer can help you determine your payload Electronic Level Control Option On vehicles equipped with the optional electronic level control the rear of the vehicle is automati...

Page 310: ...y follow the advice in this part and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Your vehicle can tow a trailer To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means ch...

Page 311: ...ontrol if your trailer will weigh 2 000 lbs 900 kg or less You should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than 2 000 lbs 900 kg You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls D Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 800 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged D Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that you tow a trailer ...

Page 312: ...on your vehicle You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to...

Page 313: ...f the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow D The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type hitches to them Use only a frame mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper ...

Page 314: ...le to install adjust and maintain them properly Because you have anti lock brakes do not try to tap into your vehicle s brake system If you do both brake systems won t work well or at all Driving with a Trailer CAUTION If you have a rear most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle carbon monoxide CO could come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness o...

Page 315: ...g This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden tu...

Page 316: ...lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce...

Page 317: ... Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you D Start your engine D Shift into a gear and D Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a tr...

Page 318: ... that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 9 Engine Overheating 5 12 Cooling System 5 20 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 21 Changing a Flat Tire 5 33 Compact Spare Tire 5 34 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow ...

Page 319: ...ering column Press the button in to turn on your flashers Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers push the button down and it will pop back up by itself When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of t...

Page 320: ... electricity to burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty The ACDelcoR battery in your vehicle has a built in hydrometer Do not charge test or jump start the battery if the hydrometer looks clear or light yellow Replace the battery when...

Page 321: ...L before setting the parking brake 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlet Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it could save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be...

Page 322: ...match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the ACDelcoR battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that fir...

Page 323: ... negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or a body metal surface Don t connect positive to negative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And don t connect negative to negative on the dead battery as this can cause sparks 7 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive ter...

Page 324: ... engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 10 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it...

Page 325: ...ehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the negative terminal on 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 Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your vehicle towed See Roadside Assist...

Page 326: ...gency situation Should an overheated engine condition exist an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you will notice a significant loss in power and engine performance The temperature gage will indicate an overheat condition exists Towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided NOTICE After driving in the o...

Page 327: ...n it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the...

Page 328: ...nditioner is on turn it off 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D or THIRD 3 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you ca...

Page 329: ... Cooling Fans C Coolant Recovery Tank CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood 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 If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down ...

Page 330: ...ator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty See Overheated Engin...

Page 331: ...ren t your vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at or above the FULL COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangero...

Page 332: ...gine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the FULL COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is co...

Page 333: ...y are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and the radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap ...

Page 334: ...il it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 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 ...

Page 335: ...ass tube 4 Fill the radiator with the proper DEX COOLR coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air bleed valve close the valve Otherwise close the valves after the radiator is filled 5 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and the compartment ...

Page 336: ...adiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOLR coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this ...

Page 337: ...the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under...

Page 338: ...ey could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposi...

Page 339: ...e side convenience net 2 Open the jack storage compartment by lifting up the tab and pulling the cover off A Jack B Strap C Bracket D Wing Nut E Jacking Instructions F Bag and Tools Remove the jack and jacking tools by loosening the wing nut and bracket Separate the plastic pouch from the jack and remove the jacking tools folding wrench and extension from the pouch ...

Page 340: ...Spare Tire later in this section for more information about the compact spare Attach the folding wrench to the extension and insert the chisel end on an angle through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft Then turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground Continue to turn the wrench so the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle ...

Page 341: ...5 24 Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable so it can be pulled up through the wheel opening The tools you ll be using include the jack A extension B and folding wrench C ...

Page 342: ...e has aluminum wheels use the handle of the folding wrench to pry the large center cap Then with the other end of the folding wrench loosen the nuts If your vehicle has the plastic bolt on wheel covers loosen them completely using the folding wrench and remove the wheel cover ...

Page 343: ...the starting position This avoids taking the wrench off the lug nut for each turn For wheels with a wheel lock key use the wheel lock key between the lock nut and folding wrench The key is supplied in the front passenger s door pocket NOTICE To help avoid damage to the lock nut or the wheel lock key do not use an impact wrench with this key ...

Page 344: ...ise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal inj...

Page 345: ...e off the flat tire 7 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can ...

Page 346: ...a serious accident 8 Install the spare tire and put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 9 Lower the vehicle by attaching the folding wheel wrench to the jack and turning the wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely ...

Page 347: ...ts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140 N m NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification 11 Don t try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover securely in the rear of the vehicle until...

Page 348: ...ack of the cap with the extension of the shaft 3 Slide the cable retainer through the center of the wheel and start to raise the tire Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel 4 When the tire is almost in the stored position turn the tire so the valve is towards the rear of the vehicle This will help when you check and maintain tire pressure in the spare 5 Raise the ...

Page 349: ...back on line up the tabs on the right of the cover with the slots in the cover opening Push the cover in place and push down the tab so that it rests in the groove This secures the cover in place A Strap B Bag and Tools C Jack Unless you have the plastic bolt on wheel covers be sure to also store the center cap When you replace the compact spare with a full size tire reinstall the bolt on wheel co...

Page 350: ...you want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle ...

Page 351: ...too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels If your vehicle has traction control you should turn your traction control system off See Traction ...

Page 352: ...ne Oil 6 16 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 6 18 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement 6 20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 23 Engine Coolant 6 26 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 27 Power Steering Fluid 6 28 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 29 Brakes 6 32 Battery 6 33 Bulb Replacement 6 40 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 42 Tires 6 51 Appearance Care 6 51 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 6 55 Cleaning the O...

Page 353: ...you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index You should ...

Page 354: ...he outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association A...

Page 355: ...zed Chevrolet dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used repairs may not be covered by your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask your service station operator whether o...

Page 356: ...oreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn t be covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business ...

Page 357: ...juries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The fuel filler door is located on the driver s side of the vehicle When the fuel door is opened on a vehicle with dual sliding doors the driver s side sliding door will only open partway ...

Page 358: ...and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as poss...

Page 359: ... cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and your fuel tank and emissions system may be damaged See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index 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 gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To h...

Page 360: ...N Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release To open the hood do the following 1 Pull the hood release handle located on the driver s side under the inst...

Page 361: ... Lift the hood 4 Pull forward on the hood prop to release it from its storage clip The hood prop may be hot due to increased engine temperatures under the hood so be careful when handling it Use your hood prop sleeve when handling the hood prop 5 Put the end of the hood prop into the slot in the underside of the hood ...

Page 362: ... and Relay Center B Remote Positive Terminal C Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir D Radiator Pressure Cap E Power Steering Fluid Reservoir F Engine Oil Fill Cap G Engine Oil Dipstick H Transaxle Fluid Dipstick I Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir J Engine Air Cleaner Filter K Engine Coolant Reservoir ...

Page 363: ...this is an added reminder Checking Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick is located at the front of the engine compartment near the center The dipstick handle has a bright yellow loop design for easy identification See Engine Compartment Ov...

Page 364: ...OTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil fill cap is located behind the engine oil dipstick See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating...

Page 365: ...ute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the foll...

Page 366: ...ommended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer that lets you know when to change your engine oil This is not based on mileage but on engine revolutions and engine operating temperature When the computer has calculated that the oil needs changing the GM Oil Life Systemtwill indicate that ...

Page 367: ...uld even cause cancer Don t 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 throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing o...

Page 368: ...ilter seat the tabs on the bottom of the panel into the slots on the housing 4 Latch the hooks to secure the panel in place If the panel moves easily check that the tabs are seated correctly in the slots CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there a...

Page 369: ...ts from the air including pollen and dust particles as well as odors such as exhaust or fuel fumes Reductions in airflow which may occur more quickly in dusty areas indicate that the filter needs to be replaced early For how often to change the air filter see Scheduled Maintenance in the Index The access panel for the passenger compartment air filter is located in the back of the glove box 1 Pull ...

Page 370: ...the second filter out 4 Replace the filters by reversing Step 3 Make sure the filters are inserted so that the sealing foam is angled in the same direction on both filters For the type of filter to use see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index 5 Close the inner access door while squeezing the tab Be sure it is tightly closed 6 Snap the outer access panel into the back of the glove box ...

Page 371: ...etohavethisdoneatthedealershipservicedepartment If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check yo...

Page 372: ... shift lever in PARK P D Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps The dipstick is located toward the back of the engine compartment next to the brake master cylinder The dipstick handle has a bright red loop design for easy identification See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location 1 Pull out the ...

Page 373: ...vel into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don t overfill NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRONR III because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused by ...

Page 374: ...OOLR coolant will D Give freezing protection down to 34_F 37_C D Give boiling protection up to 265_F 129_C D Protect against rust and corrosion D Help keep the proper engine temperature D Let the warning messages and gages work as they should NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOLR silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature ...

Page 375: ...engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR coolant NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the e...

Page 376: ... the level should be above the FULL COLD mark or a little higher Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOLR coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at th...

Page 377: ...or see Cooling System in the Index Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE Your radiator cap is a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck The radiator pressure cap is located at the front of the engine compartment on the passenger ...

Page 378: ...and repaired How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off let the engine compartment cool down wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick When the engine compartment is hot the level should be at the H mark When it s ...

Page 379: ...re information on location Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the tank is full NOTICE D When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water D Don t 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 doesn t clean as well ...

Page 380: ... your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake h...

Page 381: ...AUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid NOTICE D Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be r...

Page 382: ... may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque specifications Your rear drum brakes don t have wear indicators but if you ...

Page 383: ... longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free ACDelcoR battery When it s time for a new bat...

Page 384: ...Bulb Replacement For the type of bulbs see Replacement Bulbs in the Index For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer s service department Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps To replace ...

Page 385: ...op of the headlamp assembly 4 Unscrew the black retainer ring that holds the bulb assembly in place 5 Pull the bulb assembly straight up from the lamp housing 6 Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up the blue tabs and pulling the bulb out ...

Page 386: ...o the electrical connector Tighten the black retainer ring in place Push the bulb firmly enough so that the blue tabs hook over the tab on the bulb 8 Carefully put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing Be careful not to damage the bulb on the headlamp aiming bar ...

Page 387: ...e tabs at the back of the assembly with the holes in the fender and tighten the thumbscrew Be sure the tab from the front turn signal parking lamp assembly is inboard of the tab from the headlamp assembly Front Turn Signal Parking Lamps To replace the front turn signal parking lamp bulb s do the following 1 Open the hood 2 Remove the thumbscrew attaching the front turn signal parking lamp assembly...

Page 388: ...reinstall the lamp assembly line up and insert the tabs on the back of the assembly in the slots in the fender Engage the lower clip on the back of the lamp assembly into the fender keeping the upper tab on the front turn signal parking lamp assembly inboard of the headlamp bracket tab 8 To align the front turn signal parking lamp assembly with the headlamp assembly lift up the front turn signal p...

Page 389: ...lamp assembly 3 Pull the front turn signal parking lamp assembly away from the vehicle 4 Unscrew the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise 5 Replace the bulb by pulling the old one out and gently pushing the new one into the lamp socket 6 Line up the tabs on the sockets with the gaps in the socket holes and screw the bulb socket back into the lamp housing ...

Page 390: ...mbly with the headlamp assembly lift up the front turn signal parking lamp assembly until the upper edge is contacting the fender 9 Fasten the front turn signal parking lamp assembly to the headlamp assembly with the thumbscrew removed in Step 2 Taillamps To replace the taillamp bulb s do the following 1 Open the liftgate 2 Remove the two screws from the taillamp housing on the inboard side 3 Pull...

Page 391: ...seated Secure with the inboard screws Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking See Wiper Blade Check in the Index for more information Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways For the proper type and length see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index To remove the wiper b...

Page 392: ...clip at the connecting point of the blade and the arm up and pull the blade assembly down toward the glass to remove it from the wiper arm 6 Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the release clip click into place 7 Push the release clip from Step 4 down to secure the wiper blade into place ...

Page 393: ...d a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued D 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 D Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a...

Page 394: ...verloading D Bad wear D Bad handling D Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following D Unusual wear D Bad handling D Rough ride D Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket ...

Page 395: ...re the spare tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to rotate or turn the tire If it moves use the folding wrench to tighten the cable See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools in the Index The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index for scheduled rotat...

Page 396: ...to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true D You can see t...

Page 397: ...with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different si...

Page 398: ...afety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performan...

Page 399: ...alance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your...

Page 400: ...acement 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 in the Index for more information Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s bee...

Page 401: ...on t spin your wheels NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the front tires If you have other tires use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slo...

Page 402: ...quer Thinner D Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle D Alcohol D Laundry Soap D Bleach D Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic a...

Page 403: ...roughly 5 As soon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove the suds 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean damp towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soile...

Page 404: ...leaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather D Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into the finish it can harm the leather Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it d...

Page 405: ...nce they may have to be scraped off later If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window an electric defogger element may be damaged Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax sa...

Page 406: ...vehicle well removing all soap residue completely You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cot...

Page 407: ...ve polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that ar...

Page 408: ...omatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Cleaning Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner NOTICE When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish ...

Page 409: ...y have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fal...

Page 410: ... plastic rubber and vinyl 1052925 16 oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels and floor mats 1052929 16 oz 0 473 L Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse with water 1052930 8 oz 0 237 L Capture Dry Spot Remover Attracts absorbs and removes soils on fabric 12345721 2 5 sq ft Synthetic Chamois Shines vehicle without scratching 12345725 12 oz 0 354 L Silicone...

Page 411: ...nd registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the inside of the access panel located on the driver s side of the rear of the vehicle It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is D your VIN D the...

Page 412: ...internal circuit breaker in the instrument panel fuse panel An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools ...

Page 413: ...n t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage or use one of the spare fuses in the underhood fuse and relay center Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the right amperage Replace it as soon as you can There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle the instrument panel fuse block and the ...

Page 414: ...Steering Wheel Radio Control Switches Illumination 7 Instrument Cluster to PRNDL Indicators 8 Power Remote Control Mirror Switch 9 Cruise Control Module Switch and Release Switch 10 Not Used 11 Power Control Module PCM Ignition Crank 12 PASS KeyR III System 13 Body Control Module BCM 14 Heated Mirrors 15 Not Used 16 Not Used 17 Cigarette Lighter DIC Front Auxiliary Power Outlets 18 Turn Signal Swi...

Page 415: ... 31 Module Electronic Brake Control Module Electronic Brake Traction Control Module EBCM EBTCM Fuses Usage 32 Evaporative Emissions EVAP Canister Vent Solenoid Valve 33 Not Used 34 ELC Air Compressor and ELC Relay Trailer Harness 35 Courtesy Lamp 36 BCM Electronic Brake Control Indicator Lamp Driver Module Instrument Panel Cluster Rear Side Door Actuator Control Module Rear Windows 37 Rear HVAC A ...

Page 416: ...Module Underhood Fuse and Relay Center This fuse and relay center is located in the engine compartment in front of the windshield washer fluid reservoir See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location The fuses marked spare are available if a replacement fuse is needed To remove the cover turn the knob counterclockwise and lift up Remove the cover When finished put th...

Page 417: ...uses Instrument Panel ABS TCS IGN CRUISE DRL ELEC PRNDL IGN 1 PSD SIR T SIG and PCM IGN MAIN Relay Underhood Electrical Center Fuses A C CLU ELEK IGN IGN 1 U H INJ TCC 6 COOL FAN 1 Coolant Fans 7 BATT MAIN 1 Fuses Instrument Panel ABS MOD BATT CIGAR DLC CTSY LAMP FRT PWR SCKT PWR LOCK PWR MIRROR and RR PWR SCKT 8 IGN MAIN 2 Ignition Switch to Fuses I P BCM PRGRM FRT HVAC LOW MED BLWR FRT WPR WSHR ...

Page 418: ...d 20 SPARE Not Used Mini Fuse Usage 21 IGN1 UH Evaporative Emissions EVAP Canister Purge Valve Heated Oxygen Sensors 1 and 2 Mass Air Flow MAF Sensor 22 SPARE Not Used 23 SPARE Not Used 24 SPARE Not Used 25 ELEK IGN Ignition Control Module ICM 26 SPARE Not Used 27 B U LAMP Transaxle Range Switch to Back up Lamps 28 A C CLU A C CLU Relay to A C Compressor Clutch Oil 29 RADIO Driver Information Disp...

Page 419: ... Relay 33 ECM SENSE Powertrain Control Module PCM 34 Not Used 35 FOG LP Fog Lamp Relay 36 HORN Horn Relay Mini Fuse Usage 37 PARK LP Daytime Running Lamps DRL Control Module Headlamps and Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch Theft Deterrent Relay to Headlamps 38 Not Used 39 AIR Not Used Diodes A C CLU DIODE Air Conditioning Clutch Diode 40 Mini Fuse Puller ...

Page 420: ...oling System With A C 9 6 quarts 9 1 L With Rear Climate Control 11 9 quarts 11 3 L Engine Crankcase Oil and Filter Change 4 5 quarts 4 25 L Fuel Capacity Standard Regular 20 0 U S gallons 75 0 L Optional Extended 25 5 U S gallons 94 0 L Refrigerant Air Conditioning See Refrigerant Label under the hood Tire Pressures Sizes See Certification Tire label on the rear edge of the driver s door Wheel Nu...

Page 421: ...ype Sheperd s Hook Wiper Blade Backglass Length 16 0 inches 40 6 cm Type Sheperd s Hook Vehicle Dimensions Regular Wheel Base Length 186 9 inches 474 6 cm Width 72 0 inches 183 0 cm Height 67 4 inches 171 2 cm Wheelbase 112 0 inches 284 5 cm Front Tread Width 61 5 inches 156 2 cm Rear Tread Width 63 3 inches 160 8 cm Vehicle Dimensions Extended Wheel Base Length 200 9 inches 510 2 cm Width 72 0 in...

Page 422: ...le needs these services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 15 Part B Owner Checks and Services 7 20 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 22 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 24 Part E Maintenance Record ...

Page 423: ...nt Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals checks inspections and recommended fluids and lubrican...

Page 424: ...do the work If you want to get the service information see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service ...

Page 425: ...tions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever ser...

Page 426: ...owing Footnotes The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be re...

Page 427: ...hicle more than 10 000 miles 16 000 km or 12 months without an oil and filter change The system won t detect dust in the oil So if you drive in a dusty area be sure to change your oil and filter every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or sooner if the change engine oil message appears Remember to reset the Oil Life System when the oil and filter have been changed See Oil Life System in the Index for informatio...

Page 428: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 7 ...

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Page 430: ...ice See footnote j Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 22 500 Miles 37 500 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and add...

Page 431: ...spection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote j Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more o...

Page 432: ...r In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000 miles 166 000 km 52 500 Miles 87 500 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote ACTUAL S...

Page 433: ...500 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote j Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the fil...

Page 434: ...ons the filter may require replacement more often j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 97 500 Miles 162 500 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote ACTU...

Page 435: ...ler towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service j If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transaxle fluid change both the fluid and filter 150 000 Miles 240 000 km j Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Inde...

Page 436: ...l and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOLR coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshiel...

Page 437: ... for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Spare Tire Check At least twice a year after the monthly inflation check of the spare tire determines that the spare is inflated to the correct tire inflation pressure make sure that the spare tire is stored securely Push pull and then t...

Page 438: ...ay be required when exposed to a corrosive environment Starter Switch Check CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 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 in the Index if necessary NOTE Do not use th...

Page 439: ... NOTE Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the key to the RUN position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle needs service Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake se...

Page 440: ...ng your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake D To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only D To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed...

Page 441: ...nd Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhau...

Page 442: ...for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum brake linin...

Page 443: ...hR DEX COOLR or HavolineR DEX COOLR Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11R Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Solvent GM OptikleenR Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant GM Part No 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requireme...

Page 444: ...rements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood and Door Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant SuperlubeR GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Rear Folding Seat Fuel Door Hinge Liftgate Hinges Power Sliding Door Cable Multi Purpose Lubricant SuperlubeR GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent Sliding Door Track LubriplateR Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting r...

Page 445: ...ovided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Page 446: ...7 25 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Page 447: ...7 26 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Page 448: ...n Procedure 8 4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Offices 8 5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 6 Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program 8 7 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 8 Courtesy Transportation 8 9 Warranty Information 8 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 8 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 8 ...

Page 449: ...ents Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales service or parts manager cont...

Page 450: ... title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield D Dealership name and location D Vehicle delivery date and present mileage When contacting Chevrolet please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer s facility That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern STEP THREE Both General Motors and your dealer are c...

Page 451: ...ilable in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs Chevrolet ha...

Page 452: ...stance 011 52 53 29 0 800 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with free resource information such as area driver assessment centers and mobil...

Page 453: ...ders Roadside membership is free however some services may incur costs Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer Basic Care and Courtesy Care D Toll free number 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 text telephone TTY users call 1 888 889 2438 D Free towing for warranty repairs D Basic over the phone technical advice D Available dealer services at reasonable costs i e wrecker services locksmith key ...

Page 454: ... New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevrolet reserves the right to modify or discontinue Basic Care and Courtesy Care at any time The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service When roadside services are required our advisors will explain any payment obligations that may be incurred for utilizing outside services For prompt assistance when calling ...

Page 455: ...ted If it is please call your dealership let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helps minimize your inconven...

Page 456: ...le Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options such as shuttle service may not be available at every dealer Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability All Cou...

Page 457: ...annot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE...

Page 458: ...notify us Please call us at 1 800 222 1020 or write Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 ...

Page 459: ... service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfol...

Page 460: ... the above address for quotation 2001 120 00 2001 50 00 2001 20 00 2001 15 00 TOTAL MATERIAL Michigan Purchasers U S Order Processing 6 00 Canadian Postage GRAND TOTAL add 6 sales tax GM CHE ORD99 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery Note to Canadian Customers All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Canadian residents are to m...

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