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4. Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel

nuts. Don’t remove them yet.

5. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits

firmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame nearest
the flat tire. Put the compact spare tire near you.

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Summary of Contents for 2004 Alero

Page 1: ...arning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 23 Audio System s 3 39 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 31 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 4 Checkin...

Page 2: ...leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 22713779 A First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 05 29 03 All Rights Reserved Canadian Owners You can obtain a F...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...bels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols used on your vehicle are shown along with...

Page 5: ...These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle v...

Page 6: ...NOTES vi...

Page 7: ...ldren 1 34 Child Restraint Systems 1 38 Where to Put the Restraint 1 41 Top Strap 1 41 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 43 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 43 Securing a Child R...

Page 8: ...den 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 Lift the bar located under the front of the seat...

Page 9: ...f the vehicle Raise or lower the entire seat cushion by holding the control up or down Raise or lower the front of the seat cushion by holding the front of the control up or down Raise or lower the re...

Page 10: ...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 coul...

Page 11: ...ck seat The seatback latch is designed for one handed operation To fold a front seatback forward lift the seatback latch fully without pushing forward on the seatback to unlock it Then the seatback wi...

Page 12: ...o the rear seat area 3 Push the seatback upright to lock it and slide the seat fully rearward to lock it 4 Adjust the seat to the desired position 5 The front passenger should try to move the seat to...

Page 13: ...r located under the front of the driver s seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever Try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place To...

Page 14: ...That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked CAUTION A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted won...

Page 15: ...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 ri...

Page 16: ...en 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...

Page 17: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 11...

Page 18: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 12...

Page 19: ...de 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...

Page 20: ...ious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are...

Page 21: ...o not 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 4...

Page 22: ...pelvic bones And you would 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...

Page 23: ...the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release button...

Page 24: ...loose It will not give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury T...

Page 25: ...n 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 se...

Page 26: ...riously 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...

Page 27: ...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 w...

Page 28: ...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 i...

Page 29: ...the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go...

Page 30: ...back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and kee...

Page 31: ...ng the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This cou...

Page 32: ...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...

Page 33: ...r Rear Passenger Position Lap Belt When you sit in the center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt...

Page 34: ...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 on page 1 31 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned...

Page 35: ...t away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and booster s...

Page 36: ...c cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic co...

Page 37: ...en the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of the elastic cord exposed Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt...

Page 38: ...der 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 thi...

Page 39: ...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 res...

Page 40: ...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 Infants and Young Children Everyone...

Page 41: ...Instead they need to use a child restraint CAUTION People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so...

Page 42: ...bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Q What are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restra...

Page 43: ...ak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing seat settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part...

Page 44: ...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...

Page 45: ...es 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...

Page 46: ...nd a crotch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shiel...

Page 47: ...ill go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around i...

Page 48: ...the seating position where the child restraint will be placed CAUTION Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracke...

Page 49: ...no place to anchor the top strap Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System Your vehicle has the LATCH system You will find anchors A in the rear outside seat positions This system des...

Page 50: ...In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint designed for that system 1 44...

Page 51: ...tached to its anchorage points the restraint won t be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Make sure that a LATCH type child restraint is prope...

Page 52: ...raint 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 If your child restraint is equipped with t...

Page 53: ...Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 47...

Page 54: ...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 directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unb...

Page 55: ...ave the LATCH system you ll be using the lap belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child res...

Page 56: ...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...

Page 57: ...restraint has one Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag Never put a rear facing child restraint in this seat Here is why CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously i...

Page 58: ...the 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 Manual Seats on page...

Page 59: ...int You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove t...

Page 60: ...crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Ai...

Page 61: ...d Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air...

Page 62: ...Where Are the Air Bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 56...

Page 63: ...level If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 9 to 14 mph 14 to 23 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so...

Page 64: ...p you in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and many side impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward those air bags Air bags should never be regarded as anythi...

Page 65: ...If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle cov...

Page 66: ...ow tape or yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The air bag...

Page 67: ...stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts If belts are cu...

Page 68: ...NOTES 1 62...

Page 69: ...w Vehicle Break In 2 16 Ignition Positions 2 17 Starting Your Engine 2 18 Engine Coolant Heater 2 20 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 22 Manual Transaxle Operation 2 25 Parking Brake 2 27 Shifting Into...

Page 70: ...ith 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 Do not l...

Page 71: ...eyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subjec...

Page 72: ...necessary See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2 4 If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry Sy...

Page 73: ...tton again or by turning the ignition to ON Programmable Horn Chirp When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors or use the delayed locking feature the parking lamps will flash...

Page 74: ...ttery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter do the fo...

Page 75: ...who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you...

Page 76: ...of the ignition and the driver s door open pressing LOCK on the driver s power door lock switch will not immediately lock the other doors Instead a seven second delay will start and three chimes will...

Page 77: ...y unlock when the transaxle is shifted into PARK P and the key is turned to OFF Mode 3 All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK P No automatic door unlock Mode 4 No autom...

Page 78: ...of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is in You can change the mode by pressing and holding the lower part of the power door lock switch two chimes for Mode 2 three chimes for Mode 3 and four c...

Page 79: ...the outside 2 Move the switch down 3 Do the same to the other rear door The rear doors will now work normally Lockout Protection Lockout protection is intended to provide enhanced security and conveni...

Page 80: ...he trunk lid 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 trunk lid open or if electr...

Page 81: ...km h Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice Using the emergency trunk release handle as a tie down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk may damage it Use the emergency trunk release handle...

Page 82: ...ng rear seatbacks See your dealer for additional information Windows CAUTION Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suff...

Page 83: ...press the front of the switch To raise the window press and hold the front of the switch Window Lockout On four door models the driver s power window controls also include a window lockout Press the...

Page 84: ...e key in ON until the light goes off Then turn the ignition to OFF before attempting to start the engine again See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 for more information Starting and Operating Y...

Page 85: ...l to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service B ACCESSORY This position unlocks the transaxle It also lets you use things like the radi...

Page 86: ...ged Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine Your vehicle won t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down that s a safety feature Starting Your 2 2L L4 ECOTEC Engine 1 With your...

Page 87: ...ll 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...

Page 88: ...coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle At temp...

Page 89: ...rong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy...

Page 90: ...he shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine runnin...

Page 91: ...anty Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Sn...

Page 92: ...trailer so there is less shifting between gears When going down a steep hill SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than THIRD 3 You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help...

Page 93: ...pedal THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 Shift into THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 the same way you do for SECOND 2 Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal To stop let up on the a...

Page 94: ...Up Shift Light If you have a manual transaxle you may have a SHIFT light located on the instrument panel cluster This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel econo...

Page 95: ...until you can press the release button Hold the release button in as you move the brake handle all the way down Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause prematu...

Page 96: ...steps that follow If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 39 If your vehicle is an automatic transaxle do the following to shift into PARK P 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your...

Page 97: ...r away from PARK P without first pushing the button 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 automatic...

Page 98: ...utton before moving the shift lever 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 ACCESSORY There is no shift interlock in this key posi...

Page 99: ...consciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was...

Page 100: ...ngine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 26 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parkin...

Page 101: ...utside Remote Control Mirror The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position Adjust the driver...

Page 102: ...e other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before ch...

Page 103: ...sunroof push the switch back again and release it In both the vent and fully open positions the air flow can be adjusted for driving comfort by pushing and holding the switch forward until the sunroof...

Page 104: ...NOTES 2 36...

Page 105: ...em Warning Light 3 30 Enhanced Traction System Active Light 3 31 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 31 Low Coolant Warning Light 3 32 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 32 Oil Pressure Light 3 35 Change Engi...

Page 106: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 2...

Page 107: ...Brightness Thumbwheel See Instrument Panel Brightness in Interior Lamps on page 3 16 J Turn Signal Multifunction Lever See Turn Signal Multifunction Lever on page 3 6 K Hood Release Handle See Hood R...

Page 108: ...he hazard warning flasher is located near the center of the instrument panel Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Press the button to m...

Page 109: ...lt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter your vehicle The lever that allows you to ti...

Page 110: ...terior lamps see Exterior Lamps on page 3 14 Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a l...

Page 111: ...help avoid an accident If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and then check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 90 Turn Signal On Chime If y...

Page 112: ...stem later in this section Headlamps On Reminder If you open the driver s door and turn off the ignition while leaving the lamps on you will hear a warning chime Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To chan...

Page 113: ...rst setting past INT for steady wiping at low speed HI High Speed Move the lever up to the second setting past INT for steady wiping at high speed MIST Move the lever all the way down to MIST for a si...

Page 114: ...or will resume the speed you were using before Cruise Control If your vehicle has this feature the cruise control buttons are located on the steering wheel With cruise control you can maintain a spee...

Page 115: ...mit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage 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...

Page 116: ...erator pedal to get to the higher speed Press the CST SET button then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Press the RES ACCL button Hold it there until y...

Page 117: ...a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruis...

Page 118: ...e DRL system will make your low beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met The ignition is on the exterior lamps control is in AUTO or the parking lamps only...

Page 119: ...u start your vehicle in a dark garage the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately Once you leave the garage it will take approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change...

Page 120: ...the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel beside the instrument panel brightness thumbwheel When using the fog lamps the ignition must be on as well as the parking lamps or the low beam...

Page 121: ...e lamp completely even when a door is opened If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof the dome lamp also has reading lamps for the rear seat passengers Press the left switch for the left reading lam...

Page 122: ...cessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on accessory power outlets Notice Adding any electrical e...

Page 123: ...ing element when it is hot Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating Climate Controls Climate Control System With this...

Page 124: ...the outside air mode Recirculation is not available when in the defog or defrost modes or when the fan is off When you switch to the defog or defrost modes the system will automatically move from rec...

Page 125: ...minimized if the climate control system is used properly There are two modes to choose from to clear fog or frost from your windshield Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and wa...

Page 126: ...t use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Do not attach a temporary vehicle license...

Page 127: ...ges could also save you or others from injury Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some wa...

Page 128: ...much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically Your vehicle has this cluster or one very similar to it It includes indicator warning lights and gages that a...

Page 129: ...ter The trip odometer can tell you how far you have driven since you last reset it The reset button is located below the tachometer To reset the trip odometer to zero press and hold briefly the ribbed...

Page 130: ...me on Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light te...

Page 131: ...r a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Charging System Light The charging system lig...

Page 132: ...iefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will als...

Page 133: ...when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the light still stays on or comes on again while you re driving your vehicle n...

Page 134: ...reasons If you turn the system off by pressing the ETS button on the center console near the gear shift lever the warning light will come on and stay on To turn the system back on press the button ag...

Page 135: ...hanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so...

Page 136: ...il to maintain the cooling system properly you could damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for maintaining your cool...

Page 137: ...iginal tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect your vehicle s emission controls and may cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead t...

Page 138: ...stalled should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water If so your electrical system may be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out...

Page 139: ...etely diagnosed 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...

Page 140: ...thers could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by your warr...

Page 141: ...rly Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock and you should see your dealer Cruise Control Light The CRUISE light comes on whenever you set your cruise control if equipped Low Washer Fluid Warning Li...

Page 142: ...pens see your dealer as soon as possible Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on When the indicator nears empty the light will come on and you will...

Page 143: ...equipment check with your dealer and be sure to check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and to give years of listening plea...

Page 144: ...on press and hold HR and MN at the same time for two seconds until UPDATED appears on the display If the time is not available from the station NO UPDATE will appear on the display RDS time is broadca...

Page 145: ...that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six FM1...

Page 146: ...conds until you hear a beep L and a zero or F and a zero will appear on the display To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position first end out of audio mode by pressin...

Page 147: ...t seconds it will go to the beginning of the current track The track number will appear on the display If you hold the pushbutton or press it more than once the player will continue moving back throug...

Page 148: ...ated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first CD Messages If the CD comes out it could be for one of the following reason...

Page 149: ...properly If this happens contact the radio station While you are tuned to an RDS station the station name or the call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also...

Page 150: ...press the RCL knob until you see the display you want then hold the knob until the display flashes The selected display will now be the default Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch betw...

Page 151: ...automatically stored for that pushbutton 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone Bass Treble AUDIO Press and release this button until BASS MID or TREB appears on the display Press the...

Page 152: ...type select mode If PTY times out and is no longer on the display go back to Step 1 If both PTY and TRAF are on the radio will search for stations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements SCAN...

Page 153: ...t even if the volume is muted or a CD is playing If the CD player is playing play will stop during the announcement You will not be able to turn off alert announcements ALERT will not be affected by t...

Page 154: ...p and brackets will be displayed around TRAF When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it If no station is found NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display If the brackets...

Page 155: ...signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly...

Page 156: ...ceiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you receive this message after having your vehicle serviced...

Page 157: ...ay the CD R has been handled You may experience an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur try a known good CD Do not add pa...

Page 158: ...is playing The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening CD Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio The CD symbol will appear on the display Z Eject Pres...

Page 159: ...correct information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While you are tuned to an RDS station the station name or the call letters will appe...

Page 160: ...press the RCL knob while in XM mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel Artist Song Title Category or PTY Channel Number Channel Name To change...

Page 161: ...BAND to select FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization 5 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever you...

Page 162: ...b to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY is displayed press either SEEK arrow to select the PTY and take you to the PTY s first station 4 If you want to go to another station within that PTY and the P...

Page 163: ...s 1 Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2 2 Press the P TYPE button to activate program type select mode PTY will appear on the display 3 Turn the P TYPE knob to select a PTY 4 Press and hold one of the six...

Page 164: ...kets will be displayed around TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements press the TRA...

Page 165: ...signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly...

Page 166: ...ceiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you receive this message after having your vehicle serviced...

Page 167: ...because of an error See Cassette Tape Messages later in this section 1 REV Reverse Press this pushbutton to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play whil...

Page 168: ...display it could be for one of the following reasons TIGHT TAPE When this message is displayed the tape is tight and the player cannot turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open e...

Page 169: ...ience an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur try a known good CD Do not add paper labels to CDs they could get caught in...

Page 170: ...CD Tape Press this button to play a cassette tape or a CD when listening to the radio Press TP CD to switch between the tape and CD if both are loaded The inactive tape or CD will remain safely insid...

Page 171: ...lite Radio gives you digital radio reception from coast to coast Just as with FM tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals causing the sound to come and go Your radio may disp...

Page 172: ...hly as the scrubbing type cleaner The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After you clean the player press and hold the eject button for five seconds to reset t...

Page 173: ...e glass be sure that you do not damage the grid lines for the AM FM antenna There is enough space between the lines to attach a cellular telephone antenna without interfering with radio reception XM S...

Page 174: ...NOTES 3 70...

Page 175: ...ntrol 4 15 Driving at Night 4 16 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 18 City Driving 4 21 Freeway Driving 4 22 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 23 Highway Hypnosis 4 24 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 24 Wint...

Page 176: ...driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficu...

Page 177: ...rinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to...

Page 178: ...BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent h...

Page 179: ...if you are with a group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes the steering and the acc...

Page 180: ...ther it is pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking...

Page 181: ...m will check itself You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves or pulses a little This is normal Let us say the ro...

Page 182: ...oom up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Do not pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti lock work for you You may feel a slight brake pedal...

Page 183: ...tes only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system reduces engine power and may also upshift the transaxle to limit whee...

Page 184: ...the system off if you prefer To turn the system on or off press the ETS button on the center console When you turn the system off the Enhanced Traction System warning light will come on and stay on I...

Page 185: ...Then you suddenly apply the brakes Both control systems steering and braking have to do their work where the tires meet the road Unless you have four wheel anti lock brakes adding the hard braking can...

Page 186: ...t unless you have anti lock not enough to lock your wheels See Braking on page 4 6 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left o...

Page 187: ...ther 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 b...

Page 188: ...es are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone is not trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the...

Page 189: ...remember It helps to avoid only the acceleration skid If you do not have the Enhanced Traction System or if the system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off th...

Page 190: ...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 driv...

Page 191: ...you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who does not lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep y...

Page 192: ...ddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to s...

Page 193: ...ehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning does not happen often But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happ...

Page 194: ...this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Bes...

Page 195: ...y map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You will save time and energy See...

Page 196: ...he flow Try to merge 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 traf...

Page 197: ...to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you will find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They will be ready and willing to he...

Page 198: ...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 Make sure your vehicle is well ventil...

Page 199: ...slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL 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 would not work well You woul...

Page 200: ...l brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving un...

Page 201: ...on smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Keep your Enhanced Traction System on It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even though your vehicle...

Page 202: ...ridges 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 Try not to brake while you...

Page 203: ...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 not see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your...

Page 204: ...til help comes If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck you will need to spin the wheels but you don t want to spin your wheels too fast The method known...

Page 205: ...Recreational Vehicle Towing following Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motorhome The two most common types of r...

Page 206: ...C ACC See Instrument Panel Fuse Block Driver s Side under Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 90 for the location of these fuses 5 Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY 6 Shift your transaxle to Neut...

Page 207: ...a dolly do the following 1 Put the front wheels on a dolly 2 Put the vehicle in PARK P for automatic transaxles and Neutral for manual transaxles 3 Set the parking brake and then remove the key For m...

Page 208: ...weight it may properly carry the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification label CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If...

Page 209: ...ory installed original equipment tires on your vehicle For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5 54 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 61 There is also important loading infor...

Page 210: ...capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available...

Page 211: ...n Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg x 5 1 000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s tire and load...

Page 212: ...for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Don t carry more than 132 lbs 60 kg in your trunk CAUTI...

Page 213: ...if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured You may also damage your vehicle the resulting repairs would not be covered...

Page 214: ...trol You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then d...

Page 215: ...ing in the vehicle If you have a lot of options equipment passengers or cargo in your vehicle it will reduce the tongue weight your vehicle can carry which will also reduce the trailer weight your veh...

Page 216: ...holes later when you remove the hitch If you do not seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle See Engine Exhaust on page 2 31 Dirt and water can too Safety Chains...

Page 217: ...Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Pa...

Page 218: ...u do not shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well Parking on Hills CAUTION You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached o...

Page 219: ...trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid do not overfill engine oil drive belt cooling system and b...

Page 220: ...NOTES 4 46...

Page 221: ...oling System 5 29 Power Steering Fluid 5 35 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 36 Brakes 5 38 Battery 5 41 Jump Starting 5 42 Headlamp Aiming 5 48 Bulb Replacement 5 50 Halogen Bulbs 5 50 Headlamps 5 50 Front...

Page 222: ...87 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 87 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 88 Vehicle Identification 5 89 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 89 Service Parts Identification Label 5 89 Electrical System 5 8...

Page 223: ...this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 12 Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servi...

Page 224: ...octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible Otherwise you might damage your engine A little...

Page 225: ...tain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing your emission control system to work properly You should not have to add anything to your fuel However some...

Page 226: ...d 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 would not be covered by your warranty To check the fuel...

Page 227: ...The tethered fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the passenger s side of the vehicle While refueling hang the tethered fuel cap inside the fuel door 5 7...

Page 228: ...possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5 85 When you put the fuel cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The...

Page 229: ...fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Things Un...

Page 230: ...open the hood do the following 1 Pull the handle located under the instrument panel on the driver s side of the vehicle 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up clockwise on the secondary ho...

Page 231: ...he slot in the hood marked PROP ROD Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in th...

Page 232: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2 2L L4 ECOTEC engine you ll see the following 5 12...

Page 233: ...n Engine Oil on page 5 15 E Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brake Fluid in Brakes on page 5 38 F Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 35 G Engine Compartment Fuse Block See Fuse...

Page 234: ...When you open the hood on the 3400 V6 engine you ll see the following 5 14...

Page 235: ...dshield Washer Fluid on page 5 36 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is 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 veh...

Page 236: ...d too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5...

Page 237: ...kness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by...

Page 238: ...d on engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work...

Page 239: ...rn the key to OFF If the CHANGE OIL light comes back on when you start your vehicle the engine oil life system has not reset Repeat the procedure What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains cert...

Page 240: ...er remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake filter to release loose dust and dirt If the filter remains caked with dirt a new filter is required To inspect or replace the engine air cleane...

Page 241: ...uid loss If a leak occurs take the vehicle to the dealership service department and have it repaired as soon as possible You may also have your fluid level checked by your dealer or service center whe...

Page 242: ...tch The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is self adjusting The clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulic clutch fluid It is not necessary to regularly check clutch fluid unless...

Page 243: ...only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating on page 5 26 A...

Page 244: ...e could get too hot but you would not 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 COOL coolant Notice I...

Page 245: ...iew on page 5 12 for more information on location CAUTION Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly N...

Page 246: ...special fill procedure is necessary See Engine Overheating on page 5 26 and How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank under Cooling System on page 5 29 for instructions CAUTION You can be burned if...

Page 247: ...ols 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 burne...

Page 248: ...let the engine idle in NEUTRAL N while stopped If it is safe to do so pull off the road shift to PARK P or NEUTRAL N and let the engine idle 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed...

Page 249: ...ic 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 co...

Page 250: ...ectric engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they aren t your vehicle needs service Notice If you operate the engine without coolant or fail to ma...

Page 251: ...oolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant on page 5 23 for more information If no coolant is visible in...

Page 252: ...d get too hot but you would not 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 COOL coolant Notice In cold...

Page 253: ...nt surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot 2 Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise left about two or two and one half turns If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop Th...

Page 254: ...dure until the level remains constant at the hash mark for at least five minutes 5 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator ho...

Page 255: ...en to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system c...

Page 256: ...bricants on page 6 12 Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid b...

Page 257: ...r 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 as washe...

Page 258: ...uld have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes will not work well or will not work at all So it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid...

Page 259: ...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 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brak...

Page 260: ...or climates 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 prev...

Page 261: ...e parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you need new ones put in be sure you get new approved replacement parts If you do not your brakes may no longer work pr...

Page 262: ...Jump Starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely CAUTION Batteries can hurt...

Page 263: ...Neutral before setting the parking brake Notice If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure they could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by your warran...

Page 264: ...et medical help immediately CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have l...

Page 265: ...the vehicle has one 7 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negativ...

Page 266: ...Connect the other end of the negative 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 and the chance of sp...

Page 267: ...other metal A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part B Good Battery C Dead Battery To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle...

Page 268: ...it is possible for you to re aim your headlamps as described in the following procedure Notice To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly read all the instructions before beginning Failure to foll...

Page 269: ...E8 Torx socket Once the horizontal aim is adjusted then adjust the vertical aim 1 Turn the horizontal aiming screw until the indicator is lined up with zero 2 Turn the vertical aiming screw until the...

Page 270: ...d and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps 1 Lift up on the two retaining clips which secure the headlamp assembly 2 Lift and pull the headlamp assembly forward out of the mounting br...

Page 271: ...ness 4 When replacing the bulb be sure to properly align the bulb with the locating feature in the assembly 5 Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the bulb assembly Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMS...

Page 272: ...he paint or dropping it 5 Turn the bulb socket 1 6 of a turn counterclockwise and pull out the bulb assembly 6 To remove a bulb gently pull the bulb out from the socket Put in a new bulb 7 Reverse Ste...

Page 273: ...ion Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways Here s how to remove the wiper blade 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Push the release lever...

Page 274: ...r Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to...

Page 275: ...the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C Department of Transportation DOT The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance...

Page 276: ...factors treadwear traction and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5 66 G Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the ma...

Page 277: ...of manufacture D Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 80 and Loading Your Vehicle on...

Page 278: ...pect ratio is 70 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 70 as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply constru...

Page 279: ...before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 61 Curb Weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum ca...

Page 280: ...me molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire Passenger P Metric Tire A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles...

Page 281: ...a vehicle showing the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 34 Inflation Tire Pressure The tire and loading information label shows the cor...

Page 282: ...n label no further adjustment is necessary If the inflation pressure is low add air until you reach the recommended amount If you overfill the tire release air by pushing on the metal stem in the cent...

Page 283: ...l Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 95 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come...

Page 284: ...ire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is...

Page 285: ...u ever replace your tires 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 CAUTI...

Page 286: ...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 controlle...

Page 287: ...parately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you t...

Page 288: ...in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedomet...

Page 289: ...To help avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it s contacting your vehicle and don t spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them o...

Page 290: ...move your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop wel...

Page 291: ...arking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transaxle shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transaxle to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can...

Page 292: ...rclockwise to remove it 2 Lift and remove the cover 3 Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it Then lift off the spacer and remove the compact spare tire See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 80 fo...

Page 293: ...ut cap then loosen the plastic nut caps you may need to use the wheel wrench to loosen them Do not pry off wheel covers or center caps that have plastic wheel nut caps 2 Remove the wheel cover or cent...

Page 294: ...rench to loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 5 Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Put the compact sp...

Page 295: ...erly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the veh...

Page 296: ...ident 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 use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scrap...

Page 297: ...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 12 Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lower the...

Page 298: ...ned with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications in the Index for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake p...

Page 299: ...e equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment Place the tire in the compartment then secure the adapter and wing nut Pl...

Page 300: ...or temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 80 Store the compact spare tire and tools as shown in the diagram A Nut B...

Page 301: ...vehicle Don t use your compact spare on other vehicles And don t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires They won t fit Keep your spare tire and its wheel together Notice Tire...

Page 302: ...me cleaning tips Always read the instructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Carefully scrape off any excess stain Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a...

Page 303: ...with cool water and allow to dry completely 3 If a stain remains follow the cleaner instructions described earlier Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth Rub with a clean damp cloth to remov...

Page 304: ...terials on page 5 88 Notice If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle you could scratch the glass and or cause damage to the rear window defogger and the integrated rad...

Page 305: ...ean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold...

Page 306: ...l strength glass cleaning liquid The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean t...

Page 307: ...your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on...

Page 308: ...and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on wipe off Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl...

Page 309: ...ou ll find this label on the bottom of your spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN the model designation paint information and a list of all produ...

Page 310: ...re protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible links This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band in...

Page 311: ...mps PWR MIRROR Power Mirrors Fuses Usage AIR BAG Air Bags BFC BATT Body Computer BFC PCM ACC Power Control Module PCM DR LOCK Door Lock Motors IPC BFC ACC Cluster Body Computer BFC STOP LPS Stop Lamps...

Page 312: ...ming CRUISE SW LPS Steering Wheel Cruise Control Switch Lamps CRUISE SW Steering Wheel Cruise Control Switches HVAC BLOWER HVAC Blower Motor CRUISE Cruise Control FOG LPS Fog Lamps INT LPS Interior Co...

Page 313: ...Body Function Control Module Interior Lamps 3 Left Electrical Center Stop Lamps Hazard Lamps Body Function Control Module Cluster Climate Control System 4 Anti Lock Brakes 5 Left Electrical Center Pow...

Page 314: ...Body Function Control Module 38 Automatic Transaxle 39 Powertrain Control Module PCM 40 Anti Lock Brakes ABS Fuses Usage 41 Ignition System 42 Back Up Lamps Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock 43 Horn 44...

Page 315: ...frigerant R134a Use Refrigerant Oil R134a Systems 1 4 lbs 0 6 kg Automatic Transaxle Complete Overhaul 9 5 quarts 9 0 L Cooling System 2 2L L4 Engine 3400 V6 Engine 8 6 quarts 13 6 quarts 8 2 L 12 9 L...

Page 316: ...ecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap 2 2L L4 F Automatic Manual 0 042 inch 1 06 mm 3400 V6 E Automatic Manual 0 060 inch 1 52 mm...

Page 317: ...ule 6 3 Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 At Each Fuel Fill 6 8 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 9 Reco...

Page 318: ...ry to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenanc...

Page 319: ...driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits use the recommended fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 4 The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 should be performed when indi...

Page 320: ...ch dealer has GM trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally you must service your vehic...

Page 321: ...te tires and check inflation pressures and wear See Tires on page 5 54 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any n...

Page 322: ...aks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 20 An Emission Control Service Change automatic transaxle fluid and...

Page 323: ...ure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year d Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or...

Page 324: ...ied to help ensure the safety dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you with these checks and services Be sure any necessary repairs are c...

Page 325: ...rter Switch Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around...

Page 326: ...e ON 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 contact your GM Goodwren...

Page 327: ...e set the parking brake 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 vehic...

Page 328: ...t Hydraulic Clutch System Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No U S 12345347 in Canada 10953517 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Usage Fluid Lubricant Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part...

Page 329: ...2 2 L L4 Engine 3400 V6 25098845 25161977 A1172C A1279C Engine Oil Filter 2 2 L L4 Engine 3400 V6 24460713 25010792 PF2244G PF47 Spark Plugs 2 2 L L4 Engine 3400 V6 25337472 Platinum Plug 12568387 Pl...

Page 330: ...med in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 in this section Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 8 can be added on the following record pages Also...

Page 331: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 15...

Page 332: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 16...

Page 333: ...Disabilities 7 6 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 8 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United St...

Page 334: ...er contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 442...

Page 335: ...e Limited Warranty Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally b...

Page 336: ...tes only Refer to the web for updated information To register your vehicle visit www MyGMLink com United States or My GM Canada within www gmcanada com Canada Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TT...

Page 337: ...tors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TTYs R...

Page 338: ...Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483 for details All TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Assistance Program Security While You Travel 1 800 442 OLDS 6537 As the proud owner of a new Oldsm...

Page 339: ...ide the following to the Roadside Assistance Representative Location of vehicle Telephone number of your location Vehicle model year and color Mileage of vehicle Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehi...

Page 340: ...related 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...

Page 341: ...erage period but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty cov...

Page 342: ...rottle position vehicle speed seat belt usage airbag readiness airbag performance data and the severity of a collision This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be us...

Page 343: ...ints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual proble...

Page 344: ...diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc RETAIL SELL PRICE 120 00 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manua...

Page 345: ...tions are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Easte...

Page 346: ...NOTES 7 14...

Page 347: ...de of Your Vehicle 5 85 Finish Damage 5 87 Sheet Metal Damage 5 87 Underbody Maintenance 5 87 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 88 Weatherstrips 5 84 Ashtrays 3 19 Audio System s 3 39 Backglass Ante...

Page 348: ...2 2 31 Care of Safety Belts 5 84 Your Cassette Tape Player 3 67 Your CD Player 3 68 Your CDs 3 68 Cassette Tape Messages 3 64 Cassette Tape Player Service 6 9 CD Messages 3 44 3 54 3 66 Center Console...

Page 349: ...yl 5 83 Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 86 Climate Control System 3 19 Outlet Adjustment 3 22 Clutch Hydraulic 5 22 Compact Spare Tire 5 80 Control of a Vehicle 4 5 Coolant Engine Temperature G...

Page 350: ...Six Way Power Seat 1 3 Driving At Night 4 16 City 4 21 Defensive 4 2 Driving cont Drunken 4 2 Freeway 4 22 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 24 In Rain and on Wet Roads 4 18 Winter 4 26 Driving On Grades 4 44...

Page 351: ...mps 3 14 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 20 Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM 3 48 3 58 Finding a Station 3 41 3 46 3 56 Finish Care 5 85 Finish Damage 5 87 Flat Tire 5 70 Flat Tire Changing...

Page 352: ...es 4 42 Hood Checking Things Under 5 9 Release 5 10 Horn 3 5 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank 5 31 How to Check 5 62 How to Check and Add Fluid 5 23 How to Check Power Steering Fluid 5 36...

Page 353: ...traints 1 43 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 46 Latches Seatback 1 5 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 12 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 2 29 Lift Seat Power 1 7 Light Ai...

Page 354: ...d Services 6 8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Maintenance Schedule cont Using Your 6 3 Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4 45 Makin...

Page 355: ...nto 2 28 Shifting Out of 2 30 Parking Brake 2 27 Over Things That Burn 2 31 Parking cont Your Vehicle Key Removal 2 30 Parking on Hills 4 44 Passing 4 13 4 43 Passlock 2 16 Plan Ahead When Possible 7...

Page 356: ...Release 2 13 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 5 73 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 72 Replacement Bulbs 5 52 Replacing Brake System Parts 5 41 Replacing Restraint System Parts...

Page 357: ...y Light 3 37 Security While You Travel 7 6 Service 5 3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 4 Doing Your Own Work 5 3 Engine Soon Light 3 32 Publications Ordering Information 7 12 Vehicle...

Page 358: ...rn Signal and Stoplamps 5 52 Theft Deterrent Radio 3 67 Theft Deterrent Systems 2 16 Passlock 2 16 Tilt Wheel 3 5 Tire Inflation Check 6 9 Tire Sidewall Labeling 5 54 Tire Size 5 58 Tire Terminology a...

Page 359: ...6 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4 44 U Understanding Radio Reception 3 67 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 66 United States Customer Assistance 7 5 Up Shift Light 3 28 Used Replacement Wheels 5 68...

Page 360: ...When to Check 5 62 When to Check and What to Use 5 22 When to Check Power Steering Fluid 5 35 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 20 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 4...

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