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Hazard Warning Flashers

Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front and
rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.

The hazard warning flasher
button is located on top of
the steering column.

The hazard warning flashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in.

Press the button to make your front and rear turn signal
lamps flash on and off. Press the button again to turn the
flashers off.

When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn
signals and brake lamps won’t work.

Summary of Contents for 2002 Grand Prix

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Page 2: ...i 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner s Manual Litho in U S A ECopyright General Motors Corporation 06 13 01 Part Number 10315402 A First Edition All Rights Reserved...

Page 3: ...ral Motors of Canada Limited for Pontiac 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...

Page 4: ...d 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 c...

Page 5: ...nt colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle may be equipped with components and labels that us...

Page 6: ...v These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle...

Page 7: ...Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 13 Driver Position 1 20 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 21 Right Front Passenger Position 1 21 Supplemental Restraint...

Page 8: ...seat 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 Lift th...

Page 9: ...r down D Raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion by sliding the front of the control up or down D Raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion by sliding the rear of the control up...

Page 10: ...ff place the switch in the center position This feature only works when the ignition is turned on Reclining Front Seatbacks The recliner lever for the driver s and passenger s front seatback is locate...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...rash Seatback Latches Two Door Models On two door models the front passenger seat is designed to make it easy to get into and out of the rear seat Tilt the passenger seatback fully forward The whole s...

Page 13: ...They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Restraint Sys...

Page 14: ...kle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a...

Page 15: ...1 9 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it...

Page 16: ...1 10 Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield...

Page 17: ...nt panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts...

Page 18: ...ey work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up...

Page 19: ...which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt He...

Page 20: ...s you pull up on the shoulder belt The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less...

Page 21: ...the height adjuster to the 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 sque...

Page 22: ...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 inju...

Page 23: ...ou 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 cau...

Page 24: ...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...

Page 25: ...sted 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...

Page 26: ...n 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 inju...

Page 27: ...right front passenger Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating air bag But these air bags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply wit...

Page 28: ...ble while still maintaining control of the vehicle CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts of...

Page 29: ...the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information...

Page 30: ...nd an air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anythin...

Page 31: ...ckly the vehicle slows down in frontal or near frontal impacts What makes an air bag inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash The s...

Page 32: ...you have breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windshields a...

Page 33: ...want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual...

Page 34: ...hicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belt...

Page 35: ...If it does let it go back all the way and start again 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...

Page 36: ...d 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...

Page 37: ...children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outs...

Page 38: ...d out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place...

Page 39: ...s earlier in this section Make 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 of the guides Pull...

Page 40: ...4 Center 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 be...

Page 41: ...one in a vehicle needs protection This 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...

Page 42: ...uch 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 su...

Page 43: ...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 compatibl...

Page 44: ...ants 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 youn...

Page 45: ...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 surfac...

Page 46: ...urfaces 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 positione...

Page 47: ...aps and 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...

Page 48: ...at as far back as it will go It s 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 restra...

Page 49: ...following anchor points Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Once you have the top strap anchored yo...

Page 50: ...aint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The c...

Page 51: ...the shoulder belt back into the retractor 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...

Page 52: ...using the lap belt 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 See the earlier part about the top st...

Page 53: ...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 c...

Page 54: ...in the right front seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restr...

Page 55: ...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 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to...

Page 56: ...r 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 the child restraint just unbuckle the v...

Page 57: ...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...

Page 58: ...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 bod...

Page 59: ...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...

Page 60: ...might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a...

Page 61: ...le Break In 2 33 Ignition Positions 2 34 Starting Your Engine 2 38 Engine Coolant Heater Option 2 39 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 43 Parking Brake 2 44 Shifting Into PARK P 2 46 Shifting Out of PAR...

Page 62: ...cle with the windows closed is dangerous 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...

Page 63: ...ll open a small amount If the rear of the switch is fully pressed and released the window will go all the way down To stop the window while it is lowering press the front of the switch To raise the wi...

Page 64: ...le 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...

Page 65: ...stamped on it Any new PASS KeyR III key must be programmed before it will start your vehicle See PASS KeyR III in the Index for more information on programming your new key In an emergency contact Pon...

Page 66: ...d vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it D Outsiders...

Page 67: ...e doors until the system is disarmed See Content Theft Deterrent in the Index for more information on disarming the system You can lock all doors from inside the vehicle by pressing the rear of the po...

Page 68: ...cks and Lighting Choices in the Index Automatic Door Locks All of the doors will lock automatically when you move your shift lever out of PARK P All doors will unlock automatically when the ignition i...

Page 69: ...t to open a rear door when the security lock is on unlock the door from the inside and then open the door from the outside Lockout Prevention The lockout deterrent feature makes it difficult for you t...

Page 70: ...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...

Page 71: ...he doors will unlock If you would like all the doors to unlock the first time you press UNLOCK see Locks and Lighting Choices in the Index If your vehicle is equipped with the content theft deterrent...

Page 72: ...ed through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters m...

Page 73: ...s 2 Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter Do not use the metal flanges to pop out the battery 3 Put the new battery into the transmitter as shown on the transmitter Use a type CR2032 battery o...

Page 74: ...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 wh...

Page 75: ...SSORY to OFF and put the MALL PGM fuse back into the instrument panel fuse block Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting With delayed illumination the interior lamps will stay on for about 25 seconds a...

Page 76: ...er of chimes that matches the number of the mode you want The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions earlier in this section or program the...

Page 77: ...d may have been changed since it left the factory To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode do the following 1 Follow the instructions fo...

Page 78: ...k the doors using your power locks Mode 3 Last Door Closed Locking Only If the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter if equipped is used to lock the vehicle while any door is open...

Page 79: ...unlock If you press UNLOCK again within five seconds all doors will unlock Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed to Mode 2 The mode to which your vehicle was programmed ma...

Page 80: ...e Unlock Confirmation When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the vehicle or open the trunk the headlamps will flash to let you know when the command is received Mode 3 Exterior La...

Page 81: ...mode 5 Repeat Step 4 until you hear the number of chimes that matches the number of the mode you want The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the instru...

Page 82: ...the current mode 5 Repeat Step 4 until you hear the number of chimes that matches the number of the mode you want The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by followin...

Page 83: ...e provides increased security it can be a problem if the remote keyless entry transmitter is damaged lost or if it fails to operate for any reason while the content theft deterrent system is armed The...

Page 84: ...mode The door key lock cylinder must remain in the unlock position during Steps 2 through 4 3 Press the horn symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter 4 Count the number of chimes you hear The n...

Page 85: ...to its highest speed with the setting on VENT That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index D If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all...

Page 86: ...dle located inside the trunk on the latch This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle to open the trunk from the inside Trap Resistant Trunk Kit To help prevent a child f...

Page 87: ...l will be locked and so will your ignition and transaxle And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables...

Page 88: ...ut off the fuel supply preventing the vehicle from being driven Arming with the Power Lock Switch Your alarm system can be programmed to arm when you use either power lock switch to lock the doors whi...

Page 89: ...nlock confirmation is on see Locks and Lighting Choices in the Index the headlamps will flash briefly to let you know when the alarm system has armed Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitte...

Page 90: ...try 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 u...

Page 91: ...dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key III to get a new key blank that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system Canadian Owners If you lose or damage your keys only a GM de...

Page 92: ...New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your vehicle doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines D Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for t...

Page 93: ...o five different positions The ignition switch is located on the right side of the steering column A ACCESSORY This position lets you use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is...

Page 94: ...ition that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only NOTICE Don t try to shift to PARK P if your vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transaxle Shift to P...

Page 95: ...on the upper right side of the shift panel 3 Remove the override access slot cap 4 Insert a key into the access slot press in and hold 5 Press the shift lever button in and hold 6 Remove the key from...

Page 96: ...p avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 2 If your engine won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way t...

Page 97: ...e starts Wait about 15 seconds between each try 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to...

Page 98: ...Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord The cord is located below the engine air cleaner filter near the coolant reservoir bottle See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information...

Page 99: ...g to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic Transaxle Oper...

Page 100: ...the Index Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine The vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You must fully apply the regular brakes and press the...

Page 101: ...th the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re D Going less than 35 mph 55 km h push your a...

Page 102: ...g in non highway scenarios i e city streets etc SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mou...

Page 103: ...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...

Page 104: ...hat 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 parkin...

Page 105: ...ould move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others...

Page 106: ...release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle so you can pull...

Page 107: ...ciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if D Your exhaust system sounds strange or different D Your vehicle gets rusty underneath D Your vehicle was damaged in a collision D Your vehicle...

Page 108: ...blizzard See Blizzard in the Index 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 Don t leave...

Page 109: ...umn below the turn signal multifunction lever To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in pl...

Page 110: ...mal a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn ch...

Page 111: ...band to MIST for a single wiping cycle Hold it there until the windshield wipers start then let it go The windshield wipers will stop after one cycle For more cycles hold the band on MIST longer OFF...

Page 112: ...imately 25 mph 40 km h When you apply the brakes the cruise control shuts off CAUTION D Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control...

Page 113: ...o reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more again you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R A Resume Accelerate briefly You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay th...

Page 114: ...Hills How well the 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 yo...

Page 115: ...Running Lamps DRL Parking Lamps Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following D Sidemarker Lamps D Taillamps D License Plate Lamp D Instrument Panel Ligh...

Page 116: ...ior lamps control is off D the transaxle is not in PARK P and D the parking brake is released When the DRL are on only your low beam headlamps at a reduced brightness will be on The taillamps sidemark...

Page 117: ...et you know that they are on Press the left side of the switch to turn the fog lamps off Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel...

Page 118: ...ck switch When any door is opened illuminated entry is canceled The interior lamps will stay on while any door is opened and slowly fade out when all doors are closed The interior lamps may stay on fo...

Page 119: ...on for up to 25 seconds after all the doors have been closed if they have not been locked See Delayed Illumination earlier in this section To turn the delayed exit lighting feature off or on see Locks...

Page 120: ...irrors Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position Inside Day Night Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lamps behind you pull the lever locate...

Page 121: ...e If your vehicle has the optional mirror with the compass temperature display and OnStar system press the on off button for nine seconds CAL will be displayed in the compass temperature window on the...

Page 122: ...irror will return to the compass and temperature display and the new zone number will be set Electrochromic Day Night Rearview Mirror with Compass Temperature Display and OnStarR Option Your vehicle m...

Page 123: ...the upper right corner of the mirror face The compass displays a maximum of two characters For example NE is displayed for north east The compass may need to be calibrated See Compass Calibration in...

Page 124: ...to the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Storage Compartments Glove Box Use your key to lock and unlock the g...

Page 125: ...the compartment door closed while pressing the button Sunglasses Storage Compartment The sunglasses storage compartment is the second compartment from the rear on the overhead console To open the sun...

Page 126: ...cess panel with the ignition key and pull it down Convenience Net If Equipped The vehicle may have a convenience net You ll see it on the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags in th...

Page 127: ...amage To use the lighter located inside the center front ashtray push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back out by itself NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your han...

Page 128: ...not in use Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods can drain the battery Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown ve...

Page 129: ...ce subscription agreement is required and an additional fee may be required Services are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week For more information call 1 888 ONSTAR 7 1 888 667 8277 OnStar Services...

Page 130: ...Star Services 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 functioning properly If you cannot contac...

Page 131: ...o unlock itself The advisor can delay unlocking your vehicle Remote Door Unlock is disabled 48 hours after the vehicle is parked to maintain the battery charge D Vehicle Locator Service To contact the...

Page 132: ...ons Global positioning locating capabilities will not be available if satellite signals are obstructed OnStar will not function if the vehicle s battery is discharged or disconnected It may also be in...

Page 133: ...is active See Retained Accessory Power RAP in the Index Push the rear of the switch once and the sunroof will open to the vent position only You will need to open the sunshade by hand Push the rear o...

Page 134: ...2 74 The Instrument Panel Your Information System...

Page 135: ...rning Button F Horn G Trip Computer If Equipped and or Driver Information Center DIC H Instrument Panel Vents I Interior Lamps Control J Exterior Lamps Control K Tilt Steering Wheel Control L Audio St...

Page 136: ...cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and eco...

Page 137: ...probably tampered with it and the numbers may not be correct You may wonder what happens if the vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odomete...

Page 138: ...ions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the...

Page 139: ...This means the system is ready If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced...

Page 140: ...ur battery If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic br...

Page 141: ...s on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake system the light will come on when your engine is starte...

Page 142: ...on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service Enhanced Traction System Warning Light 3100 V6 or 3800 V6 Engine The Enhanced Traction System wa...

Page 143: ...heel spin See Enhanced Traction System or Traction Control System in the Index The low traction light also comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have...

Page 144: ...rning light It means that the engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating the vehicle under normal conditions you should pull off the road stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon...

Page 145: ...to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your em...

Page 146: ...see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and...

Page 147: ...ualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Emissions Inspection and M...

Page 148: ...the engine is not running the light will come on as a test to show you it s working The light will go out when you turn the ignition to RUN If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you may have a pr...

Page 149: ...evel during the brief period when the ignition key is between RUN and START It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is running Additionally an oil level check is only performed if the eng...

Page 150: ...before the gage reads full D It takes more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicates For example the gage reads half full but it took more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill it D The...

Page 151: ...3100 V6 or 3800 V6 Engine Only The Driver Information Center DIC gives you important safety and maintenance facts When you turn the ignition on all of the DIC lights illuminate for a few seconds Afte...

Page 152: ...t alerts you that the trunk is not fully closed LOW TRAC Low Traction This light will come on when the enhanced traction system is limiting wheel spin See Enhanced Traction System or Low Traction Ligh...

Page 153: ...2 93 Trip Computer If Equipped 3100 V6 and 3800 V6 Engines...

Page 154: ...2 94 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine When you start the engine the trip computer will display a mode A lighted oval will appear to the left of the mode currently being used...

Page 155: ...the GM Oil Life Systemt in the Index RANGE Shows how much farther you can travel with the fuel you have remaining in the gas tank before refueling When the range displays L for 40 to 50 miles 64 36 to...

Page 156: ...de of the trip computer The enhanced traction system and traction control system are automatically activated when you turn the ignition on This button will activate deactivate the system If you need t...

Page 157: ...to RUN the entire HUD image will come on Then the Head Up Display will operate normally NOTICE Although the HUD image appears to be near the front of the vehicle do not use it as a parking aid The HUD...

Page 158: ...le but in full view 4 Move the DIM thumbwheel down until the HUD image is no brighter than necessary To turn the HUD off move the DIM thumbwheel all the way down If the sun comes out it becomes cloudy...

Page 159: ...an t See the HUD Image When the Ignition Is On D Is anything covering the HUD unit D Is the HUD dimmer setting bright enough D Is the HUD image adjusted to the proper height D Still no HUD image Check...

Page 160: ...gger 3 5 Ventilation System 3 5 Audio Systems 3 6 Setting the Clock 3 6 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player 3 10 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player Option 3 13 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Pla...

Page 161: ...d to raise the temperature Slide the lever downward to lower the temperature Passenger s Temperature Lever The lever on the right adjusts the air temperature on the passenger s side of the vehicle onl...

Page 162: ...operate the air conditioning compressor The indicator light above the button will glow when the button is pressed You don t have to press the button to run the compressor in MAX or defrost because it...

Page 163: ...the front and side windows To defrost the windows quickly turn the fan to a high setting and use defroster with the temperature levers all the way in the red area To warm passengers while keeping the...

Page 164: ...enter a vehicle in cold weather adjust the mode knob to floor and the fan to the highest speed for a few seconds before driving off This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces t...

Page 165: ...to display the time with the ignition on or off When the radio is playing press this knob to display the station frequency Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 T...

Page 166: ...not using them Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in...

Page 167: ...ss this pushbutton to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape reverses You may select stations during reverse op...

Page 168: ...but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be correct...

Page 169: ...s knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Press the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it Y SEEK B Press the up or down arrow to go to the next or previous st...

Page 170: ...ignition is off first press the EJECT button The integral CD player can play the smaller 8 cm single discs with an adapter ring Full size compact discs and the smaller discs are loaded in the same ma...

Page 171: ...laying or to remove a CD when it is not playing The EJECT button will work with the radio off Compact Disc Messages E Error If this message and a number appears on the radio display or if the disc com...

Page 172: ...Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Press the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it Y SEEK B Press the up or down arrow to go to the next or p...

Page 173: ...T button The integral CD player can play the smaller 8 cm single discs Full size compact discs and the smaller discs are loaded in the same manner If an error appears on the display see Compact Disc M...

Page 174: ...D The disc is upside down D It is dirty scratched or wet D The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again D If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If...

Page 175: ...h your code 7 Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code 8 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show...

Page 176: ...ld them down until SEC shows on the display 4 Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 6 Press HR to make the first one or two di...

Page 177: ...p and the radio will play Y SEEK B Press the up or down arrow to go to the next or previous radio station and stay there If a cassette tape is playing press the up arrow to search for the next selecti...

Page 178: ...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 do the following...

Page 179: ...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 dealer GM Part No 12344789 When...

Page 180: ...aminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Backglass Antenna Your AM FM antenna is integrated with your rear window defogger located in the rear window Be sure th...

Page 181: ...4 9 Traction Control System With 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine 4 11 Enhanced Traction System ETS 3100 V6 or 3800 V6 Engine 4 12 Steering 4 15 Off Road Recovery 4 15 Passing 4 17 Loss of Control 4 18 Dr...

Page 182: ...ventable 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 goi...

Page 183: ...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 Bu...

Page 184: ...s 0 05 percent in both France and Germany 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 cours...

Page 185: ...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 perso...

Page 186: ...erception time 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...

Page 187: ...t 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 peda...

Page 188: ...about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The comp...

Page 189: ...n the very best braking Traction Control System With 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions...

Page 190: ...oad conditions you should 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...

Page 191: ...low you to safely use it again you may re engage the cruise control See Cruise Control in the Index The Enhanced Traction System operates in all transaxle shift lever positions But the system can upsh...

Page 192: ...ht will come on and the system will turn off right away You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again The Enhanced Traction System warning light should go off Steering Power...

Page 193: ...ppose 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 accelerati...

Page 194: ...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 depend...

Page 195: ...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...

Page 196: ...rs 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 b...

Page 197: ...System or the Traction Control 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 foo...

Page 198: ...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 spac...

Page 199: ...When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Ke...

Page 200: ...suddenly 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...

Page 201: ...y 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...

Page 202: ...oad If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There jus...

Page 203: ...If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Don t ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips...

Page 204: ...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...

Page 205: ...ou have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close t...

Page 206: ...ving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you re ready Try to be well rested If you must start whe...

Page 207: ...s it just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tire...

Page 208: ...s and also the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle These parts can work hard on mountain roads D Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the...

Page 209: ...b the hill better D Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane...

Page 210: ...ions 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 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the ti...

Page 211: ...em accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your anti lock brakes improve your veh...

Page 212: ...ummon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe D Turn on your hazard flashers D Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow D Put on extra clothing or w...

Page 213: ...s long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps th...

Page 214: ...capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations D How far will you tow Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow D Do you have...

Page 215: ...parking brake Loading Your Vehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label is inside the trunk lid The label tells you the proper size...

Page 216: ...ry more than 167 lbs 75 kg in your trunk CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change...

Page 217: ...railer For example 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 wou...

Page 218: ...ilering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police D Consider using a sway control Y...

Page 219: ...tance P O Box 33172 Detroit MI 48232 5172 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...

Page 220: ...in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large truck...

Page 221: ...ng and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before...

Page 222: ...extra wiring Check with your dealer The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers...

Page 223: ...OMATIC OVERDRIVE D Parking on Hills CAUTION You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and bot...

Page 224: ...ulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive belts cooling sys...

Page 225: ...that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 3 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 10 Towing Your Vehicle 5 11 Engine Overheating 5 14 Cooling System 5 25 If A Tire Goes Flat 5 26 Ch...

Page 226: ...hazard warning flasher button is located on top of the steering column The hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Press the button to make yo...

Page 227: ...y contain gas that can explode or ignite D They contain enough 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 coul...

Page 228: ...age the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure Put an automatic transaxle in PARK P or a...

Page 229: ...terminal for that purpose The terminal is located in the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle near the diagonal cross brace See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more i...

Page 230: ...But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could be present CAUTION Continued CAUTION Con...

Page 231: ...mote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And don t connect the negative cable to t...

Page 232: ...ct the black negative cable to the negative terminal location on the vehicle with the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t let the other end touch anything until th...

Page 233: ...s 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service NOTI...

Page 234: ...e with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from vehicle from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle 5 Return the remote positive...

Page 235: ...eated engine condition exists an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you will notice a significant loss in power and engine pe...

Page 236: ...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 liqui...

Page 237: ...ing with no sign of steam try this for a minute or so 1 If your air conditioner 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 r...

Page 238: ...ift the hood here s what you ll see 3100 V6 Engine A Electric Engine Cooling Fans B Radiator Pressure Cap C Coolant Recovery Tank 3800 V6 and 3800 V6 Supercharged Engines A Electric Engine Cooling Fan...

Page 239: ...coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface When the engine is cold the coolant level should be at o...

Page 240: ...red by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOLR silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX...

Page 241: ...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 In cold weather wate...

Page 242: ...re the cooling system is cool before you do it CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the pressure cap eve...

Page 243: ...ngine compartment near the battery and the diagonal cross brace See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling...

Page 244: ...p 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 Don t spill coolant on a hot engine 3 If you h...

Page 245: ...at the front slide the catch tab out of the engine bracket and remove the cover shield D Put the oil fill tube with cap attached in the valve cover oil fill hole until you re ready to replace the cove...

Page 246: ...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...

Page 247: ...cover B Insert the catch tab on the cover shield under the bracket on the engine C Place the hole in the cover shield over the hole in the valve cover Install oil fill tube and cap by twisting clockwi...

Page 248: ...coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 12 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the fil...

Page 249: ...elerator 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 s...

Page 250: ...y 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...

Page 251: ...The equipment you ll need is in the trunk Turn the center nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it Remove the compact spare tire See Compact Spare Tire in the Index for more i...

Page 252: ...5 28 Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it Then remove the jack and wrench The tools you ll be using include the jack A extension and protector guide B and the wheel wrench C...

Page 253: ...flat end of the wheel wrench pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove th...

Page 254: ...ith the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location bef...

Page 255: ...edge of the rear wheel opening C or just behind the off set A as shown Put the compact spare tire near you 3 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off th...

Page 256: ...re the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off CAU...

Page 257: ...ockwise Lower the jack completely 8 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown 9 Reinstall the wheel trim If the vehicle has plastic caps tighten them by hand With a wheel wrench...

Page 258: ...100 1b 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...

Page 259: ...k Use the following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk When storing a full size tire you must use the extension to help avoid wheel surface damage Use the extension and protector guide loc...

Page 260: ...e proper place Compact Spare Tire The compact spare tire is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire in the Index See the s...

Page 261: ...ou 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 i...

Page 262: ...wheels 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 T...

Page 263: ...Coolant 6 31 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 31 Power Steering Fluid 6 33 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 35 Brakes 6 39 Battery 6 40 Bulb Replacement 6 48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 49 Tires 6 58 Appear...

Page 264: ...ou 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 manua...

Page 265: ...shows the code letter or number that identifies your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of the instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number in the Index Gasoline Octane If your vehicle...

Page 266: ...icle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on see Malfunction Indicator La...

Page 267: ...tions described earlier NOTICE Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Don t use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic a...

Page 268: ...parks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The tethered fuel cap is behind the hinged fuel door on the driver s side of your vehicle While refueling let the fuel cap hang by the tether belo...

Page 269: ...ide of Your Vehicle in the Index 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 diagnostic system can determin...

Page 270: ...the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete D Don t smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Thin...

Page 271: ...ood Release To open the hood do the following 1 Pull the handle located inside the vehicle near the parking brake 2 Next go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch 3 Lift the...

Page 272: ...ngine you ll see A Windshield Washer Fluid B Battery C Underhood Fuse Block D Radiator Fill Cap E Engine Coolant Recovery Tank F Power Steering Fluid Reservoir G Engine Oil Fill Cap H Engine Oil Dipst...

Page 273: ...ield Washer Fluid B Battery C Underhood Fuse Block D Radiator Fill Cap E Engine Coolant Recovery Tank F Power Steering Fluid Reservoir low in engine compartment G Engine Oil Dipstick H Engine Oil Fill...

Page 274: ...ndshield Washer Fluid B Battery C Underhood Fuse Block D Radiator Fill Cap E Engine Coolant Recovery Tank F Power Steering Fluid Reservoir low in engine compartment G Engine Oil Dipstick H Engine Oil...

Page 275: ...vel Light in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly 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...

Page 276: ...il pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip dow...

Page 277: ...at the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged 3100 V6 Engine 3800 V6 or 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine The engine oil fill cap is l...

Page 278: ...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 change...

Page 279: ...use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 As shown in the following chart if you have the 3800 V6 engine SAE 10W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE 5W 30 if it s going to be colder...

Page 280: ...based 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...

Page 281: ...the procedure Using the Trip Computer If Equipped 1 Press the MODE button until the light appears lit next to OIL LIFE 2 Press and hold the RESET button for three seconds The oil life percentage shou...

Page 282: ...r tabs out of the housing 2 Push the filter cover housing toward the engine 3 Pull out the old filter 4 Check or install a new engine air cleaner filter See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the...

Page 283: ...asily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you re driving Supercharger Oil The supercharger engine oil fill plug is located in the engine compartm...

Page 284: ...of the inspection hole 4 Replace the oil plug with the O ring in place Tighten to 88 lb in 10 N m Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid...

Page 285: ...little fluid could cause the transaxle to overheat Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have...

Page 286: ...en position the 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 3100 V6 Engine 3800 V6 or 3800 V6 Supercharged Engi...

Page 287: ...or 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the cross hatched area 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the d...

Page 288: ...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 DEXRON...

Page 289: ...inkable water and DEX COOLR 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 tem...

Page 290: ...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 NO...

Page 291: ...Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the COLD mark or a little higher When...

Page 292: ...nd scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the...

Page 293: ...alled 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 Power Steering Fluid The power steeri...

Page 294: ...for reservoir location 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 dipsti...

Page 295: ...Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 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...

Page 296: ...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 wat...

Page 297: ...eak 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 l...

Page 298: ...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 o...

Page 299: ...rning sound have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the bra...

Page 300: ...ther if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake lining...

Page 301: ...very low charge or is dead you may not be able to remove the ignition key from the ignition switch or shift out of PARK P Refer to Shifting Out of PARK P in the Index Vehicle Storage If you re not go...

Page 302: ...isted in this section contact your dealer 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 a...

Page 303: ...Be careful to avoid scratching or chipping the paint on the vehicle while removing 4 Lift the plastic tab on the electrical connector and pull the connector out 5 Turn the lamp socket ring a quarter...

Page 304: ...it back into the headlamp assembly 9 Lift the plastic tab on the electrical connector and reinstall the connector 10 Carefully reinstall the headlamp assembly Be careful to avoid scratching or chippin...

Page 305: ...lane markers for horizontal aim or if oncoming drivers flash their high beams at you for vertical aim If you believe your headlamps need to be re aimed it is recommended that you take your vehicle to...

Page 306: ...ully reinstall the headlamp assembly Be careful to avoid scratching or chipping the paint on the vehicle 9 Reinstall the two bolts on the top of the headlamp assembly 10 Close the hood Center High Mou...

Page 307: ...wise Reinstall the vent 6 Close the trunk Back Up Tail Lamp and Rear Sidemarker 1 Open the trunk 2 Unhook the convenience net if equipped and remove it 3 Unscrew the upper convenience net hook attachm...

Page 308: ...6 46 6 Carefully remove the taillamp assembly Be careful to avoid scratching or chipping the paint on the vehicle 7 Turn the lamp socket a quarter turn counterclockwise to remove...

Page 309: ...nto the socket 10 Turn the lamp socket a quarter turn clockwise to reinstall it 11 Carefully reinstall the taillamp assembly by reversing Steps 1 through 5 Be careful to avoid scratching or chipping t...

Page 310: ...ment blades come in different types and are removed in different ways For the proper type and length see Normal Maintenance and Replacement Parts in the Index To remove the wiper blade do the followin...

Page 311: ...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 i...

Page 312: ...erloading 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 r...

Page 313: ...s use the correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the...

Page 314: ...re if any of the following statements are true D You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire D You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber D The tread or sidewa...

Page 315: ...s 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 ca...

Page 316: ...fety 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 contr...

Page 317: ...verloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your v...

Page 318: ...ur tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrong...

Page 319: ...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 on the front tires NOTI...

Page 320: ...u re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle D Gasoline D Benzene D Naphtha D Carbon Tetrachloride D Acetone D Paint Thinner D Turpentine D Lacquer Thinner D Nail Polish Remover They...

Page 321: ...nge to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn D If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Cleaner on Fabric 1 Vac...

Page 322: ...allow to dry completely 3 If a stain remains follow the cleaner instructions described earlier Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth D Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may hav...

Page 323: ...lts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass shoul...

Page 324: ...hs During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle prov...

Page 325: ...sive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks Foreign materials s...

Page 326: ...uff off immediately after application Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Cle...

Page 327: ...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 fr...

Page 328: ...6 66 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials...

Page 329: ...the certificates of title and 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 Serv...

Page 330: ...nything electrical to your vehicle see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the instrument panel fuse block An...

Page 331: ...inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating Spare fuses are located in the instrument panel See Und...

Page 332: ...BLANK Blank MALL PGM Mall Module Program MALL Mall Module WIPER Wipers STR WHL ILLUM Steering Wheel Illumination BLANK Blank STR WHL CTRL Steering Wheel Control SUNROOF Sunroof RADIO Radio BLANK Blank...

Page 333: ...ime Mall Module Cluster Trip Computer Head Up Display Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control SIR Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Air Bag TURN Turn Signal Fuse Description BLANK Blank BLANK Blank BLA...

Page 334: ...me fuses are located in a fuse block in the engine compartment on the passenger s side Pull off the cover labeled FUSES to expose the fuses Fuse Description 1 Cooling Fan 2 2 Spare 3 Headlamps 4 Batte...

Page 335: ...Spare 27 Trunk Release Back Up Lamps 28 AC Clutch ABS Ignition Fuse Description 29 Remote Keyless Entry Theft Deterrent Trip Computer HVAC Module Security LED 30 Alt Sense 31 Torque Converter Clutch...

Page 336: ...omatic Transaxle with Overdrive Pan Removal and Replacement 7 4 quarts 7 0 L After Complete Overhaul 10 0 quarts 9 5 L When draining replacing converter or auxiliary cooler more fluid may be needed Co...

Page 337: ...ications Type V6 Displacement 231 CID 3 8L L67 Firing Order 1 6 5 4 3 2 Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity If you do your own service work you ll need the proper service manual See Doing Your Own S...

Page 338: ...ngine Oil Filter All Engines PF47 Automatic Transmission Filter 24206433 Spark Plugs 3100 V6 Code J 41 940 3800 V6 Code K 41 921 3800 V6 Supercharged Code 1 NGK Type PTR4B 15 Spark Plug Gap 060 inch 1...

Page 339: ...services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 5 Scheduled Maintenance 7 15 Part B Owner Checks and Services...

Page 340: ...t 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...

Page 341: ...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...

Page 342: ...s 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 se...

Page 343: ...aintenance Inspections following 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 nulli...

Page 344: ...een diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE OIL SOON light will come on Change your oil as soon as possible within the next two times you stop for fuel It is possible that...

Page 345: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 7...

Page 346: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 8...

Page 347: ...sty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information...

Page 348: ...s and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnote 37 500 Miles 62 500 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional...

Page 349: ...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...

Page 350: ...ry drive belt An Emission Control Service j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 67 500 Miles 112 500 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for prope...

Page 351: ...oper supercharger oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspect...

Page 352: ...er 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 transa...

Page 353: ...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...

Page 354: ...dex Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more...

Page 355: ...n any other position your vehicle needs service Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could...

Page 356: ...e regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake D To check the parkin...

Page 357: ...d 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 prope...

Page 358: ...em Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lub...

Page 359: ...ngine see Engine Oil in the Index Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only GM GoodwrenchR DEX COOLR or HavolineR DEX COOLR Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE FLUID...

Page 360: ...SAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl LubriplateR Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI...

Page 361: ...vided 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...

Page 362: ...7 24 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 363: ...3 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 5 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 8 5 Customer Assistance Offices 8 6 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 6 Pontiac Roadside Assis...

Page 364: ...s that can give you safety security comfort and convenience What Makes Up Pontiac Cares D A 3 year 36 000 mile 60 000 km Bumper to Bumper Warranty D Customer Assistance D Roadside Assistance D Courtes...

Page 365: ...hould 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 servi...

Page 366: ...ur Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Coun...

Page 367: ...172 1 800 762 2737 or 1 800 833 7668 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 ROADSIDE 762 3743 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish U S Virgin Islands 1 800...

Page 368: ...of vehicle purchase lease See your dealer for more details or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 GM of Canada also has a Mobility Pr...

Page 369: ...Jump starts We have quick easy access to telephone numbers of the following additional services depending on your needs D Hotels D Glass replacement D Tire repair facilities D Rental vehicle or taxis...

Page 370: ...ehicles To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for new vehicles The Courtesy Transportation program...

Page 371: ...uel expenses up to 10 per day five day maximum may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle When your vehicle is unavailable...

Page 372: ...ibed herein at its sole discretion Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GO...

Page 373: ...Ottawa Ontario K1A 0N5 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 80...

Page 374: ...d intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warra...

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