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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO 
THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT

If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:

Transport Canada
330 Sparks Street
Tower C
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 1–800–762-2737, or write:

Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33172
Detroit, MI 48232-5172

In Canada, please call us at 1

-

800

-

263

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3777 (English)

or 1

-

800

-

263

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7854 (French). Or, write:

General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

Summary of Contents for 2002 Montana

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Page 2: ...i 2002 Pontiac Montana Owner s Manual Litho in U S A ECopyright General Motors Corporation 06 22 01 Part Number 10315371 A First Edition All Rights Reserved...

Page 3: ...al 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: ...to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 34 Driver Position 1 42 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 43 Right Front Passenger Position 1 43 Supplemental Restraint Systems SRS 1 52 Safety Belt Pretensioners 1 5...

Page 8: ...lease the lever To make sure the seat is locked into place try to move the seat back and forth with your body To raise the seat pull up on the lever located on the front right side of the seat To lowe...

Page 9: ...our vehicle has this option the six way power seat control is located on the outboard side of both the driver s and the front passenger s seats D Move the front of the control up or down to adjust the...

Page 10: ...m of the switch to turn the heater on The indicator light on the switch will glow Press the top of the switch to turn the heater off The heated seat switch will turn off when the ignition is turned to...

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: ...install the seats By using the levers and straps in the correct order you can easily remove the seats from your vehicle When you put the seats back in the vehicle be sure to follow the label on the ba...

Page 13: ...de it all the way back 3 Release the rear set of hooks from the floor pins by pulling the nylon strap located at the base of the seat hang on to the strap as the seat folds forward To return the seat...

Page 14: ...k to be sure it is locked The seatbacks on each section of the split bench seat can be either folded forward or reclined The following explains how to use the nylon strap to fold or recline the seatba...

Page 15: ...the seatback lift the recliner lever Press back on the seatback until you reach the desired position then let go of the recliner lever To return the seatback to an upright position lift the recliner...

Page 16: ...h the seatback in the upright position unhook the side attachment for the safety belt This mini buckle is located on the right side of the seat 2 Push the red center of the buckle up with a small poin...

Page 17: ...pins Do not let go of the strap until the seat is folded all the way forward 6 To unlatch the front latches squeeze the angled bar toward the straight crossbar 7 Remove the seat by rocking it slightl...

Page 18: ...operly attached or twisted won t provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After installing the seat always check to be sure that the safety belts...

Page 19: ...beginning this procedure 1 Squeeze the angled bar toward the solid crossbar while placing the front hooks of the bench seat onto the front two floor pins 2 Make sure the bench seat is angled so that t...

Page 20: ...the seatback until it locks upright 6 Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked 7 If you have the 40 60 seat attach the mini buckle so that the safety belt is ready for use when a passe...

Page 21: ...lains how to use either the nylon strap or the lever to fold or recline the seatback To fold the seatback forward pull this nylon strap on the rear of the seat To raise a seatback pull the nylon strap...

Page 22: ...seat forward or rearward One is located below the center in front of the bucket seats The other lever is located on the rear of the bucket seat Lift up either lever and slide the seat forward or rear...

Page 23: ...ward 2 Slide the seat all the way back by lifting either one of the adjuster levers and sliding the seat fully rearward 3 From behind the seat pull the nylon strap located at the base of the seat to r...

Page 24: ...e in one motion Replacing the Bucket Seats CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearwar...

Page 25: ...eat by sliding it forward The bucket seats have seat position labels located on the back of the seat showing where the seat must go Follow that diagram The seat must be placed in the proper location f...

Page 26: ...back of the seat and raise the seatback until it locks upright 6 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it is locked in place Captain s Chairs If Equipped If your vehicle has the captain s ch...

Page 27: ...ecliner lever and fold the seatback forward The seatback will lock into place when you push it back to the upright position The armrests can be lowered or raised for entering or exiting the vehicle Ad...

Page 28: ...22 Removing the Captain s Chairs 1 Pull the nylon strap behind the chair to release the rear hooks from the floor pins 2 The seat can then be lifted off the front floor pins and removed from the vehic...

Page 29: ...mproperly routed not properly attached or twisted won t provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After installing the seat always check to be sur...

Page 30: ...irs and the second row captain s chairs are in the full rear position before beginning this procedure 1 Hook the front latches over the front floor pins 2 Push the rear of the seat down to lock the re...

Page 31: ...own the seatback pull up on the lever located on the back of the seat and push the seatback down until it is locked into place Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it is locked into place T...

Page 32: ...y 4 From behind the bench seat push up the release handles at the base of the seat to release the latches from the floor pins 5 While holding onto the crossbar at the bottom of the seat remove the sea...

Page 33: ...ot properly attached or twisted won t provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After installing the seat always check to be sure that the safety...

Page 34: ...e that it is locked down 4 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it is locked into place Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly...

Page 35: ...ckle 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 36: ...1 30 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 37: ...1 31 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 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ...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 42: ...desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pushing the button down to mak...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...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 back all the way and start again Supplemental Restraint Systems S...

Page 50: ...work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear or low speed frontal crashes or in many side crashes And...

Page 51: ...le while still maintaining control of the vehicle Front occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be ser...

Page 52: ...e 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 How the Air Bag Syste...

Page 53: ...in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The driver s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door The right front passenger s side impact air bag is in the s...

Page 54: ...In addition your vehicle has dual stage frontal air bags which adjust the amount of restraint according to crash severity For moderate frontal impacts these air bags inflate at a level less than full...

Page 55: ...e inflator air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel instrument panel and the side of the front seatbacks closest to the door How does an air bag restr...

Page 56: ...ving the vehicle CAUTION When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyon...

Page 57: ...ngine rpm brake and throttle data D Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag systems Improper service can mean that an air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service NOTICE...

Page 58: ...ied to do so The air bag systems do not need regular maintenance Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners You ll find them on the buckle end of the safety belts for the dri...

Page 59: ...lt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you...

Page 60: ...s 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 would be...

Page 61: ...l injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a...

Page 62: ...neck and head If your vehicle has bucket seats in the second row there is one guide for each outside passenger position If your vehicle has a bench seat in the second row there is one guide for the d...

Page 63: ...1 57 2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The guide must be on top of the belt...

Page 64: ...ure 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 Slide the guide into the storage pock...

Page 65: ...elt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safe...

Page 66: ...e a lap safety belt which has a retractor 1 Pick up the latch plate and in a single motion pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If t...

Page 67: ...ncludes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the U...

Page 68: ...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 69: ...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 70: ...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 71: ...s in only one location in your vehicle To find out where a bucket seat that has a built in child restraint must be located in your vehicle see Removable Rear Bucket Seats in the Index If your vehicle...

Page 72: ...nts later in this section for more information Q What if the top of my child s shoulders is above the shoulder belt slots for the five point child restraint harness system A A child whose shoulders ar...

Page 73: ...d restraint until the lower edge of the head restraint is even with the top of the seatback 2 Rotate the head restraint rearward until it touches the top of the seatback Make sure there is no gap betw...

Page 74: ...1 68 3 Lower the child restraint cushion You ll be using the child restraint s harness A to secure your child Don t use the vehicle s safety belts...

Page 75: ...t and use the vehicle s adult safety belts WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS ON THE USE OF THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE S INTERIOR...

Page 76: ...le is free of any foreign objects that may prevent you from securing the latch plates If you can t secure a latch plate see your dealer for service before using the child restraint 8 Place the other s...

Page 77: ...ned on the child s shoulders CAUTION An unfastened shoulder harness clip won t help keep the harness in place on the child s shoulders If the harness isn t on the child s shoulders it won t be able to...

Page 78: ...not twisted 13 Adjust the position of the harness on the child s shoulder by moving the clip along the harness until it is level with the child s armpits On each side of the harness the shoulder part...

Page 79: ...nfasten the shoulder harness clip 2 Unlatch the harness by pushing the button on the buckle 3 Move one side of the harness off the child s shoulder 4 Move the other side of the harness off the child s...

Page 80: ...traint before using the vehicle s lap shoulder belt 1 Move both latch plates and both sides of the shoulder harness clip to the bottom of the harness straps 2 Fold the child restraint cushion and leg...

Page 81: ...k 5 Rotate the head restraint forward and push it all the way down Just like the other restraint systems in your vehicle your built in child restraint needs to be periodically checked and may need to...

Page 82: ...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 83: ...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 84: ...hield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it...

Page 85: ...ed or killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child...

Page 86: ...at the top strap be anchored don t use the restraint unless it is anchored properly If the child restraint does not have a top strap one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the c...

Page 87: ...ehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed If you have an adjustable head restraint route the top strap under it Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to se...

Page 88: ...ting position and for the center position of the second row Third Row Stowable Seat The anchor bar for the stowable bench seat is located on the passenger s side of the crossbar Use the center seating...

Page 89: ...s To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system each seating position with the LATCH system will have a grey dot on the seatback or you will see the latches between the s...

Page 90: ...protect a child sitting there In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Make sure that a LATCH type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points or use the vehicle...

Page 91: ...child restraint is forward facing attach the top strap to the top strap anchor See Top Strap in the Index Tighten the top strap according to the child restraint instructions 5 Push and pull the child...

Page 92: ...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 child restrain...

Page 93: ...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 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to...

Page 94: ...ind it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child rest...

Page 95: ...cure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch...

Page 96: ...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 97: ...t has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pull the lap...

Page 98: ...nt If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in differen...

Page 99: ...a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat Although a rear seat is a safer place you can secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the...

Page 100: ...instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you woul...

Page 101: ...e sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or lar...

Page 102: ...should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics sh...

Page 103: ...lt 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...

Page 104: ...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 105: ...built in child restraint also periodically make sure the harness straps latch plates buckle clip child head restraint and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety bel...

Page 106: ...late you ll also need to replace the driver s and right front passenger s safety belt buckle assembly Be sure to do so Then the new buckle assembly will be there to help protect you in a collision If...

Page 107: ...III 2 42 New Vehicle Break In 2 42 Ignition Positions 2 44 Starting Your Engine 2 45 Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped 2 47 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 51 Parking Brake 2 52 Shifting Into PARK P...

Page 108: ...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 109: ...er s power window switch has two down positions The first position lowers the window normally The second position activates the express down feature Push the switch down to the first position to lower...

Page 110: ...located in the overhead console switchbank is used for opening and closing the power rear quarter windows Press the textured part of the switch to open the windows both windows will open The windows c...

Page 111: ...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 112: ...new key made Any new PASS Key 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 NOTICE Your vehicle has a num...

Page 113: ...your vehicle whenever you leave it D Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are seve...

Page 114: ...se it This will only unlock that door or the liftgate To unlock all the doors and the liftgate at once insert the key into the key cylinder then turn it toward the front of the vehicle and hold it for...

Page 115: ...PARK P All doors will unlock automatically when the ignition is turned off while the shift lever is in PARK P If someone needs to get out while you are not in PARK P have that person use the manual l...

Page 116: ...g Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your keys open your door and set the locks from the inside Then get out and close the door Remote Keyless Entry System You can lock and unlock your d...

Page 117: ...smitter higher and try again D Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See the instructions that follow D If you re still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for se...

Page 118: ...ash to let you know the command was received If you would like to change the way the parking lamps operate with remote unlock confirmation see Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices in the Ind...

Page 119: ...your vehicle s fuel filler door is opened the driver s side power sliding door will not open completely Do not try to force the door Once the fuel filler door is closed the driver s side sliding door...

Page 120: ...in the Remote Transmitter NOTICE When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter 1 Insert a flat ob...

Page 121: ...hes will be integrated on the power sliding door switches If your vehicle does not have some of the options controlled by these switches there will be a blank switch in its place For more information...

Page 122: ...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 123: ...ously You can now program your choices To exit the programming mode follow the steps listed under Exiting Programming Mode later in this section Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting This feature all...

Page 124: ...ior lamps from on to off until you hear the number of chimes corresponding to the mode selection you want The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the ins...

Page 125: ...ot wish to change the current mode you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle 4 Press LOCK to ch...

Page 126: ...grammed mode If you do not wish to change the current mode you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your ve...

Page 127: ...ange the current mode 5 Press UNLOCK until you hear the number of chimes corresponding to the mode selection you want The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by follo...

Page 128: ...flash to let you know the command has been received Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed in Mode 4 The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed sinc...

Page 129: ...fore your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed in Mode 4 The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory To determine the mode to which y...

Page 130: ...on when you lock the doors or the content theft deterrent system will not arm D The system will disarm when you unlock the doors with your remote keyless entry transmitter While this mode provides inc...

Page 131: ...s you hear The number of chimes indicates the vehicle s current programmed mode If you do not wish to change the current mode you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions lat...

Page 132: ...etent position To move the door forward you must first pull the door past the open detent position The driver s side sliding door is designed to open only a little if the fuel door is open If this eve...

Page 133: ...s not slam shut be sure to hold it open until everyone is clear of the door and only then allow it to slowly close Lock either sliding door from inside the vehicle by moving the manual lever down Unlo...

Page 134: ...e injured Do not leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle To help avoid accidental operation of the sliding door s turn the power to the sliding door off by pressing the part of the power sli...

Page 135: ...g ways D When using the power sliding door switch es located on the overhead console switchbank D when using the switch in front of the driver s or the passenger s side sliding door or D when using th...

Page 136: ...ss of closing when you shift out of PARK P a buzzer will sound This is a warning that the sliding door s is not completely closed If the power to the sliding door s is turned off the buzzer will not s...

Page 137: ...uel door is open If this ever happens don t try to force the sliding door When the fuel filler door is closed the driver s side sliding door can be opened normally CAUTION You or others could be injur...

Page 138: ...the control of the power door system If you want to close the power sliding door s when the override switch es is turned off pull the inside or outside handle or the edge of the door Move the door abo...

Page 139: ...f your vehicle has the optional power sliding door s you can override the security lock by pressing either power door lock switch when the power sliding door override switch es is turned off When the...

Page 140: ...e power sliding door is unlocked and securely closed 2 Turn the ignition key to OFF 3 If on turn the power sliding door override switch off 4 Remove fuse 29 from the underhood fuse block Leave it out...

Page 141: ...e liftgate into something and break the glass CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cau...

Page 142: ...lthough your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you leave you...

Page 143: ...hat if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle D Put your valuables in a storage area like your glove box D If your vehicle has a remote keyless entry system take the transmitter with you...

Page 144: ...ay on when you press the rear of the power door lock switch to let you know the system is arming After all doors and the liftgate are closed and locked the security light will begin flashing at a very...

Page 145: ...w the system is no longer armed If you would like your key not to disarm the alarm system see Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices in the Index Nuisance Alarms If you experience nuisance ala...

Page 146: ...RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference...

Page 147: ...ys you will need two current driver s keys black in color You must add a step to the following procedure After Step 3 repeat Steps 1 through 3 with the second current driver s key Then continue with S...

Page 148: ...w linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings D Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index...

Page 149: ...the key is in the ignition D RUN This is the position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch The switch stays in RUN when the engine is running But even when t...

Page 150: ...your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine warms up NOTICE Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause...

Page 151: ...he accelerator pedal NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding e...

Page 152: ...properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and stor...

Page 153: ...rom the solenoid of the system This ensures that the system is operating properly If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you...

Page 154: ...sn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed CAUTION Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine...

Page 155: ...ng less than 35 mph 55 km h and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D for higher speeds Warm Up Shift Your vehicle has a computer controlled transaxle designed to warm up the engine faster when the outside temperatur...

Page 156: ...xle Use THIRD 3 or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D as much as possible Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine NOTICE If your vehicle seems to st...

Page 157: ...a solid object You could damage your transaxle Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your br...

Page 158: ...other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving Shifting Into...

Page 159: ...ever toward you D Move the lever up as far as it will go 3 Turn the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your veh...

Page 160: ...ift lever away from PARK P without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift you...

Page 161: ...re on the shift lever by pushing the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then try to move the shift lever into the gear you want If you ever hold the brake pedal down...

Page 162: ...coming into your vehicle D Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and D Have your vehicle fixed immediately Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the...

Page 163: ...oper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbo...

Page 164: ...o signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flas...

Page 165: ...than 3 4 mile 1 2 km a chime will sound to let the driver know to turn it off If you need to leave the signal on for more than 3 4 mile 1 2 km turn off the signal and then turn it back on Headlamp Hi...

Page 166: ...er that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the wind...

Page 167: ...the switch Washer fluid will run down the glass as long as the switch is held in When the top of the switch is released the wiper will continue to cycle three more times There is only one washer fluid...

Page 168: ...ion can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to lim...

Page 169: ...urse shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R A resume accelerate briefly You ll g...

Page 170: ...To slow down in very small amounts press the SET button briefly Each time you do this you ll go 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to in...

Page 171: ...dark enough outside and turn off all of the lamps and lights during the day except the Daytime Running Lamps DRL Parking Lamps Turning the control to this setting turns on the parking lamps together w...

Page 172: ...front parking and turn signal lamps come on in daylight when the following conditions are met D The ignition is on D the exterior lamps control is off and D the parking brake is released When the DRL...

Page 173: ...your headlamps the fog lamps can be turned on when the exterior lamps control is in any position Your fog lamps will go off when you switch to high beams Using your high beams in fog is not recommende...

Page 174: ...40 seconds if you unlock your door using your key or the remote keyless entry transmitter and the ignition is in LOCK or OFF After 40 seconds have passed the interior lamps will slowly fade out The l...

Page 175: ...ure off or on see Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices in the Index Exit Lighting With exit lighting the interior lamps will come on for about 25 seconds whenever you remove the key from the...

Page 176: ...de Switch in the Index Rear Reading Lamps There are two reading lamps in the third row headliner above the outboard seating positions To turn on or off either reading lamp press the lens of the lamp T...

Page 177: ...rride See Interior Lamps Override Switch in the Index Battery Saver Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery in case you accidentally leave the interior lamps on If you...

Page 178: ...s side rearview mirror Then use the control to adjust each mirror so that you can see a little of the side of your vehicle and the area beside and behind your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfor...

Page 179: ...Compartments Your vehicle s large carrying capacity can store many items If you have the extended wheelbase version you can carry things as large as a 4i x 8i piece of plywood You can also use the flo...

Page 180: ...s a storage compartment and a switchbank Overhead Console Option The optional front overhead console has reading lamps a switchbank storage compartments a garage door opener compartment OnStarR System...

Page 181: ...garage door opener follow these instructions 1 Open the compartment by pressing the latch forward 2 Peel the protective backing from the hook and loop fastener and press it firmly to the back of your...

Page 182: ...a tray that slides out Slide the tray all the way toward the rear of the vehicle until the tray locks onto the plastic tabs at the end of the guide rails The trays hold CDs or cassettes in the center...

Page 183: ...e bottom of the dividers while pulling up Put the dividers back in by sliding them down until the tabs click into place To reinstall the tray line up the guides on the bottom of the tray with the guid...

Page 184: ...atbacks have cupholders that can be used when the seatbacks are folded forward Convenience Net Option The optional convenience net is designed to help keep small loads like grocery bags from falling o...

Page 185: ...han the side closest to the liftgate The convenience net has a maximum capacity of 100 lbs 45 kg It is not designed to hold larger heavier loads Store such loads on the floor of your vehicle as far fo...

Page 186: ...ke down the convenience nets to extend the life of the nets and to help retain their elasticity Front Seat Storage Net There is a storage net that stretches between the front seats Pull the hooks towa...

Page 187: ...nto the door latch and lower the convenience center cover to close it Removing the Convenience Center 1 Make sure that all items are off of the convenience center and that it is empty 2 Turn the hand...

Page 188: ...ay sill can be folded down onto the stowable seat to close the space between the two when the stowable seat is folded down To do this flip the sill plate up and over toward the stowable seat The cover...

Page 189: ...other drivers to have a collision and of course damage your vehicle You may be able to carry something like this inside But never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of you...

Page 190: ...the rear of the load to help keep it from moving You can then tie it down Don t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see...

Page 191: ...the crossrails in place Use the tie down loops on the slider to help secure large loads Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also remove them from the center mount and...

Page 192: ...s located in the rear compartment on the driver s side To remove the cover pull the tab on the cover and pull it off The air inflator kit is stored in the glove box It includes a 20 foot 6 m hose with...

Page 193: ...on the fuse may be blown or installed incorrectly See Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index or see your dealer for service Your air inflator will automatically shut off after about 10 minutes To re...

Page 194: ...a cellular telephone or CB radio The front accessory power outlets are located below the cupholder drawer Pull the cover down to use the accessory power outlet When not in use keep the cover on The re...

Page 195: ...may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on accessory power outle...

Page 196: ...on Upon receiving the call an advisor at the center will locate your vehicle and assess the situation If necessary the advisor will alert the nearest emergency service provider Communication Button Pr...

Page 197: ...tuation If the center is unable to contact you an emergency service provider will be contacted D Stolen Vehicle Tracking Call the center at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 to report your vehicle stolen...

Page 198: ...s with the OnStar Center may be monitored or recorded OnStar service is D Available in the 48 contiguous United States Alaska Hawaii and Canada D available when the vehicle is within the operating ran...

Page 199: ...an an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Programming the HomeLink Transmitter Do not use the HomeLink Transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have...

Page 200: ...ing a Garage Door Opener with a Rolling Code Feature later in this section or contact the manufacturer of HomeLink at 1 800 355 3515 or on the internet at www homelink com Be sure to keep the original...

Page 201: ...meLink button see Steps 2 and 3 under Programming the HomeLink Transmitter while you press and re press cycle your hand held transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink is trained Operating the HomeL...

Page 202: ...2 96 The Instrument Panel Your Information System...

Page 203: ...luster F Center Vents G Audio System H Side Vents I Exterior Lamps Control J Hood Release K Audio Steering Wheel Controls Option L Horn M Ignition Switch N Audio Steering Wheel Controls Option O Clima...

Page 204: ...at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically The indicator warning lights an...

Page 205: ...esignated by the word OIL in the display window The display can be toggled between the odometer the trip odometers and engine oil life by quickly pressing and releasing the trip reset button located t...

Page 206: ...feature after you have started the vehicle but before you begin moving the display will show the number of miles kilometers you drove during the last ignition cycle Once you begin driving the trip odo...

Page 207: ...there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights...

Page 208: ...f 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 right away CAUTION If the air b...

Page 209: ...States Canada This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light comes o...

Page 210: ...anti lock brake system needs service and you don t have anti lock brakes The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t com...

Page 211: ...and the warning light will come on If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service Engine Coo...

Page 212: ...er environment The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem...

Page 213: ...y damage the emission control system on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required D Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected...

Page 214: ...g a misfire The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this condition Make sure to install the fuel cap properly See Filling Your Tank in the Index It will take a few driving trips to turn...

Page 215: ...osed by the system The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed...

Page 216: ...nt panel cluster It gives you important safety and maintenance facts Charging System Indicator Message The charging system battery symbol will come on in the message center when you turn on the igniti...

Page 217: ...owing reasons D If there s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control the traction control system will turn off and the warning message will come on D If your brakes begin...

Page 218: ...just your driving accordingly The message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message United States Canada Thi...

Page 219: ...g and this message appears the engine oil level may be too low There may also be another problem causing low oil pressure CAUTION Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine ca...

Page 220: ...Have your vehicle serviced immediately Change Engine Oil Message United States Canada If this message comes on and stays on after you started the engine have the oil changed For additional information...

Page 221: ...or in the process of closing and the power sliding door is turned off a buzzer will sound This is a warning that the power sliding door is not completely closed CAUTION If you shift the transaxle out...

Page 222: ...is turned to RUN or START and the driver s or passenger s door is open It may also come on if a sliding door is not in the fully latched position Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message United States Canada...

Page 223: ...ealer Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS Key III system at this time See PASS Key III in the Index for more information Low Fuel Warning Message United States Canada If your fuel is low the war...

Page 224: ...the warning message is still on after putting on the full size tire you need to reset the warning message To reset the warning message turn the ignition off and then back on again If the message stays...

Page 225: ...and the word ICE for two minutes Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north In some areas of the country the difference is great enough to cause th...

Page 226: ...seconds until the calibration symbol appears Release both buttons and complete three 360_ turns in an area free from large metal objects The calibration symbol will turn off and the compass reading wi...

Page 227: ...he mode that is displayed will be reset Rear Parking Assist Option Rear parking assist can help you to determine how close an object is to your rear bumper within a given area making parking easier It...

Page 228: ...ating range If the rear parking assist system is not functioning properly the display will flash red indicating that there is a problem unless the disable switch is on The light will also flash red wh...

Page 229: ...a System RDS If Equipped 3 19 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System RDS If Equipped 3 29 AM FM Stereo with Six Disc Compact Disc...

Page 230: ...rature of the air coming through the system Turn it clockwise toward the red area for warmer air Turn it counterclockwise toward the blue area for cooler air Mode Knob The right knob is used to select...

Page 231: ...HVAC system in the recirculation mode may cause fogging of the vehicle s windows when the weather is cold and damp To clear the fog switch the HVAC system to either the defog or defrost mode and incr...

Page 232: ...the temperature knob to the middle position and then adjust it for comfort Your vehicle has a computer controlled transaxle designed to warm up the engine faster when the outside temperature is 35_F...

Page 233: ...eather is cold and damp To clear the fog switch the HVAC system to either the defog or defrost mode and increase the fan speed To avoid re fogging of the windows operate the HVAC system in the outside...

Page 234: ...When it s cold outside set the main climate control mode knob to floor defog or defrost to send air to the rear of the vehicle through the floor ducts Set the main climate control mode knob to vent o...

Page 235: ...air through the rear air outlets Rear Comfort Controls The rear climate control knobs are located in the panel above the driver s seat Turn the temperature knob counterclockwise to the blue area for...

Page 236: ...onal rear entertainment system the rear seat passengers can control the temperature and the amount of air directed to the rear of the vehicle You can also adjust the amount of air directed to the rear...

Page 237: ...display will show the current setting Press the left and right arrow buttons to cycle through the available settings OFF LOW MED and HIGH Rear Temperature Control Press the TEMP button in the overhea...

Page 238: ...side air from entering the vehicle by turning the fan to OFF and pressing the recirculation button Ventilation Tips D Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such a...

Page 239: ...t hours and an M or MIN to represent minutes Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour appears AM will appear on the display for morning hours Press and hold the minute button until the co...

Page 240: ...nob to choose radio stations SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next or previous station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press and hold one of the SCAN arrows for two s...

Page 241: ...u may want to decrease the treble To adjust all of the tone controls to the middle position press and hold TONE until FLAT appears on the display EQ Equalizer This feature allows you to choose preset...

Page 242: ...tuned to You can use RDS to display program information and to control your radio With RDS the radio can do the following D Seek only to stations with the types of programs you want to listen to D se...

Page 243: ...select the interrupt format and press and hold the PROG TYPE button until you hear a beep The asterisk will be removed from the display and so will the brackets When you are listening to a compact di...

Page 244: ...es not appear on the display parts of the message will appear every three seconds until the message is completed To scroll through the message at your own speed press the INFO button again for less th...

Page 245: ...radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealership for service Playing a Compact Disc With the ignition on insert a disc partway into the slot label side up...

Page 246: ...ear a beep The disc will go to the next track play for a few seconds then go on to the next track Press this button again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning SCAN and the track number...

Page 247: ...laying correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected contact your dealer If your radio displays an error message write it down and...

Page 248: ...w to go to the next or previous station and stay there The radio will seek to stations with a strong signal only The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press and hold one of the SCAN arrows for two se...

Page 249: ...u may want to decrease the treble To adjust all of the tone controls to the middle position press and hold TONE until FLAT appears on the display EQ Equalizer This feature allows you to choose preset...

Page 250: ...ion you are currently tuned to You can use RDS to display program information and to control your radio With RDS the radio can do the following D Seek only to stations with the types of programs you w...

Page 251: ...interrupt format and press and hold the PROG TYPE button until you hear a beep The asterisk will be removed from the display and so will the brackets When you are listening to a cassette tape or a co...

Page 252: ...than one second A new group of words will appear on the display Once the complete message has been displayed INFO will disappear from the display until another new message is received The old message...

Page 253: ...aying If you hear nothing but a garbled sound the tape may not be in squarely Press the eject button to remove the tape and start over While the tape is playing use the VOL BAL FADE TONE EQ and SEEK c...

Page 254: ...rk You can skip nine selections up or down on the tape Choose how many selections you want to skip Press the SEEK arrow that many times The number of selections to be skipped will appear on the displa...

Page 255: ...he Index If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected contact your dealer If your radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the pro...

Page 256: ...ee EQ listed previously for more information SEEK Press the down arrow while playing a CD to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played Press the up arrow to go to the...

Page 257: ...d be for one of the following reasons D The road is too rough The disc should play when the road is smoother D The disc is dirty scratched wet or upside down D The air is very humid If so wait about a...

Page 258: ...t arrow to go to the next or previous station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking tSCAN u Press and hold either SCAN arrow for two seconds until SC appears on the display and you hear a b...

Page 259: ...o will produce one beep and CENTERED will appear on the display AUTO EQ Automatic Equalization This feature allows you to choose preset bass midrange and treble equalization settings designed for coun...

Page 260: ...receiving specific RDS information from these stations These features will only work when the RDS information is available In rare cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will...

Page 261: ...or FM2 2 Press P TYPE to activate program type mode 3 Turn the P TYPE knob to select a PTY 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever you press that numbered p...

Page 262: ...act disc player This compact disc player will hold up to six discs To insert one disc do the following 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Press and release the LOAD side of the LOAD CD button 3 Wait for the lig...

Page 263: ...isc Messages later in this section LOAD CD Eject The CD eject side of this button will eject a disc or discs if you have multiple discs loaded To eject a disc or discs from the disc player perform one...

Page 264: ...the display Press RPT again to turn if off RDM Random With random you can listen to the tracks in random rather than sequential order on one disc or on all of the discs To use random do one of the fo...

Page 265: ...hen hold the knob until the display flashes AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a disc s is in the player Using Song List Mode The integrated six disc CD changer has a feature called song l...

Page 266: ...T button continuously two beeps will be heard to confirm that the track has been deleted After a track has been deleted the remaining tracks are moved up the list When another track is added to the so...

Page 267: ...ent system The entertainment system works with the vehicle s audio system and includes a DVD player a video display screen headphones and a remote control The entertainment system also integrates the...

Page 268: ...headphones will be degraded or will cut out entirely If the system is shut off or the headphones are out of the line of sight for more than three minutes the headphones will shut off automatically to...

Page 269: ...auxiliary device If you want to view a DVD insert the DVD into the DVD player The system will automatically switch to DVD and start to play To return to the auxiliary device just press the stop butto...

Page 270: ...sition as desired When the video screen is not in use push it up into its locked position If a DVD is playing and the screen is raised to its locked position the screen will shut off but the DVD will...

Page 271: ...on The entertainment system is only compatible with DVDs authorized for use in the United States and Canada Regular audio CDs can also be played by the DVD player Home recorded CDs CDRs may not play i...

Page 272: ...stopped If the disc has been ejected the player will start playing at the beginning of the disc Ejecting a Disc Press the stop eject button on the DVD player once to stop and a second time to eject t...

Page 273: ...buttons may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright or the previews Next Prev Next Previous Press the up arrow button to select the next chapter Press the down arrow button to select the previ...

Page 274: ...rmat using the Display button For most DVDs the picture will fill the entire screen if the disc format is set to standard and the screen format is set to FULL The dimming menu allows you to choose bet...

Page 275: ...over the RSA controls If the front seat passengers switch the source for the main radio to a remote source the RSA will play the same remote source The rear speakers will be muted when the RSA power i...

Page 276: ...is inactive if the CD mode on the front radio is in use To scan stations press and hold one of the SEEK arrows until the radio goes into scan mode The radio will scan to a station play for a few seco...

Page 277: ...RSA controls If the front seat passengers switch the source for the main radio to a remote source the RSA will play the same remote source The rear speakers will be muted when the RSA power is turned...

Page 278: ...tations set on the pushbuttons on the main radio The radio will go to a preset station stored on your pushbuttons play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station This feature will only sc...

Page 279: ...entification Number VIN If the radio is moved to a different vehicle it will not operate and LOCKED will be displayed With THEFTLOCK activated your radio will not operate if stolen Audio Steering Whee...

Page 280: ...ill take you to the next disc AM FM Press this button to choose AM FM1 or FM2 If a cassette tape or a compact disc is playing it will stop and the radio will play Y SEEK B Press the up or down arrow t...

Page 281: ...tortion when operating cellular phones scanners CB radios Global Position Systems GPS two way radios mobile fax or walkie talkies It may be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of t...

Page 282: ...direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use Your rad...

Page 283: ...d cleaning time When the cleaning cassette has been ejected the cut tape detection feature is active again You may also choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabr...

Page 284: ...he lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Cleaning Your DVD Player When cleaning the outside DVD cabinet face and buttons use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water C...

Page 285: ...of a Vehicle 4 6 Braking 4 9 Traction Control System Option 4 11 All Wheel Drive AWD System Option 4 11 Steering 4 13 Off Road Recovery 4 14 Passing 4 15 Loss of Control 4 16 Driving at Night 4 18 Dri...

Page 286: ...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 287: ...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 288: ...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 289: ...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 290: ...Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or thr...

Page 291: ...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 292: ...f the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is program...

Page 293: ...an even the very best braking Traction Control System Option Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system ope...

Page 294: ...lways leave the system on But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud or snow and rocking the vehicl...

Page 295: ...Message in the Index Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips D...

Page 296: ...s are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into th...

Page 297: ...a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder whil...

Page 298: ...dicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic D Do not g...

Page 299: ...l systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly s...

Page 300: ...control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden cha...

Page 301: ...They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for y...

Page 302: ...t wet 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 har...

Page 303: ...is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplani...

Page 304: ...w water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and the other vehicle occupants could drown Don t ignore...

Page 305: ...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 306: ...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 307: ...ear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before startin...

Page 308: ...leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips D Make sure your vehicle is wel...

Page 309: ...or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going d...

Page 310: ...reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you proper...

Page 311: ...n control keep the system on It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road But you can turn the traction system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if y...

Page 312: ...the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of...

Page 313: ...see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time...

Page 314: ...towing towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy To...

Page 315: ...e on the ground Dolly Towing If you have a two wheel drive vehicle it can be towed with two of its wheels on the ground To dolly tow your vehicle do the following 1 Put the front wheels on a dolly 2 P...

Page 316: ...ludes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo The Certification Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To fi...

Page 317: ...ools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can str...

Page 318: ...he Index The compressor should operate for brief periods of time If the sound continues for an extended period of time your vehicle needs service Using heavier suspension components to get added durab...

Page 319: ...ilering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this section In it are many time t...

Page 320: ...3 or as you need to a lower gear when towing a trailer Operating your vehicle in THIRD 3 when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your transaxle Three important consider...

Page 321: ...you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loa...

Page 322: ...ehicle are not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type hitches to them Use only a frame mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper D If you ll be pulling a trailer...

Page 323: ...e to install adjust and maintain them properly Because you have anti lock brakes do not try to tap into your vehicle s brake system If you do both brake systems won t work well or at all Driving with...

Page 324: ...This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Foll...

Page 325: ...amps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are...

Page 326: ...Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you D start your engine D shift into a gear and D release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive...

Page 327: ...that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 9 Engine Overheating 5 12 Cooling System 5 20 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 21 Chan...

Page 328: ...ing column 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 make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press th...

Page 329: ...tricity to burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered...

Page 330: ...le in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unp...

Page 331: ...rom any underhood electric fan CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light...

Page 332: ...remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t connect positive to negative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And don t connect the negative cable...

Page 333: ...move The electrical connection is just as good there and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11...

Page 334: ...vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle 5 Return the remote positive termina...

Page 335: ...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 336: ...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 337: ...ditioner is on turn it off 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest ge...

Page 338: ...ecovery Tank CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fa...

Page 339: ...he engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to b...

Page 340: ...blem yet but the coolant level isn t at or above the FULL COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Ind...

Page 341: ...ine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the FULL...

Page 342: ...are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait f...

Page 343: ...l it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now pu...

Page 344: ...ss tube 4 Fill the radiator with the proper DEX COOLR coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture If you see...

Page 345: ...diator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOLR coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pr...

Page 346: ...he vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A r...

Page 347: ...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 348: ...side convenience net 2 Open the jack storage compartment by lifting up the tab and pulling the cover off A Jack B Strap C Bracket D Wing Nut E Jacking Instructions F Bag and Tools G Tire Bag and Cabl...

Page 349: ...ompact spare tire do the following A Hoist Shaft B Hoist Assembly C Retainer D Compact Spare Tire E Extension Chisel End F Folding Wrench 1 Attach the folding wrench to the extension and insert the ch...

Page 350: ...All Wheel Drive Vehicle later in this section If you have a front wheel drive vehicle the hoist is used to store a full size or a flat road tire under the vehicle See Storing the Spare Tire and Tools...

Page 351: ...Front wheel drive vehciles use the underbody tire hoist assembly to store either the compact spare or a flat road tire See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools in the Index for instructions on stori...

Page 352: ...vehicle ahead of the rear bumper Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the compact spare tire 2 Turn the folding wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondar...

Page 353: ...d Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Loosen the wheel nuts but do not remove them using the folding wrench Turn the handle about 180 degrees then flip the handle back to the starti...

Page 354: ...tire NOTICE Do not place the jack under the rear axle control arms Only use the areas shown for proper jack location Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you CAUTION Getting un...

Page 355: ...he vehicle 3 Attach the folding wrench to the jack and turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head a few inches 4 Raise the vehicle by turning the folding wrench clockwise in the jack Raise the v...

Page 356: ...t be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall...

Page 357: ...tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140 N m NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts...

Page 358: ...nted spare tire needs to be stored with the valve stem pointing down If the spare tire is stored with its valve stem pointing upwards its secondary latch won t work properly and the spare tire could l...

Page 359: ...re pressure in the spare 5 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle Continue turning the folding wrench until you feel more than two clicks This indicates that the compact spare tire...

Page 360: ...g the Flat Tire on a Front Wheel Drive Vehicle Follow the procedure for storing a spare tire listed previously Storing the Flat Tire on an All Wheel Drive Vehicle 1 Remove the tire storage bag and cab...

Page 361: ...the center of the wheel 5 Hook the cable onto the outside portion of the liftgate hinges 6 Pull on the cable to make sure it is secure 7 Make sure the metal tube is centered at the striker Push the t...

Page 362: ...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 363: ...t spare tire installed and the all wheel drive system in operation See All Wheel Drive System and AWD Disable Warning Message in the Index for more information If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow...

Page 364: ...ur vehicle has traction control you should turn your traction control system off See Traction Control System in the Index Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wh...

Page 365: ...r 6 18 Passenger Compartment Air Filter If Equipped 6 19 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 23 All Wheel Drive Option 6 24 Engine Coolant 6 28 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 28 Power Steering Fluid 6 29 Windshield...

Page 366: ...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 367: ...be hurt Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer per...

Page 368: ...our vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards see the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If this fuel is not avail...

Page 369: ...thing to your fuel Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to contribute to clean air General Motors recommends that you use...

Page 370: ...injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The fuel door is located on the driver s side of the vehicle When the...

Page 371: ...ur tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline f...

Page 372: ...ble Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and yo...

Page 373: ...Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be b...

Page 374: ...mperatures under the hood so be careful when handling it Use you hood prop sleeve when handling the hood prop 5 Put the end of the hood prop into the slot in the underside of the hood Before closing t...

Page 375: ...Fuse Block B Remote Positive Terminal C Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir D Radiator Pressure Cap E Power Steering Fluid Reservoir F Engine Oil Fill Cap G Engine Oil Dipstick H Transaxle Fluid Dipstic...

Page 376: ...urate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick is located at the front of the engine compartment near the center The dipstick handle has a bright ye...

Page 377: ...dex NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil...

Page 378: ...te API Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil...

Page 379: ...l are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil GM Oil Life Systemt Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and...

Page 380: ...y 100 indicating 100 oil life remaining 3 Turn the key to OFF If the change engine oil message comes back on the engine oil life monitor has not reset Repeat the procedure What to Do with Used Oil Use...

Page 381: ...and replace the engine air cleaner filter 5 Align the tabs located on the bottom of the panel with the slots at the bottom of the housing 6 Latch the hooks to secure the panel in place If the panel m...

Page 382: ...hich is part of a two piece filter system The filter removes certain contaminants from the air including pollen and dust particles as well as odors such as exhaust or fuel fumes Reductions in airflow...

Page 383: ...closed 6 Snap the outer access panel into the back of the glove box Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil...

Page 384: ...n driving D When outside temperatures are above 90_F 32_C D At high speed for quite a while D In heavy traffic especially in hot weather D While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid sh...

Page 385: ...cation See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three second...

Page 386: ...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 387: ...etermine how often to check the lubricant See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is b...

Page 388: ...he bottom of the filler plug hole A fluid loss could indicate a problem check and have it repaired if needed What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use Se...

Page 389: ...whichever occurs first Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX COOLR is not covered by your new vehicle warranty What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean drinkable water and one half DE...

Page 390: ...u use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful Checking Coolant The engine coolant reservoir is located on the driv...

Page 391: ...to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank but be careful not to spill it CAUTION...

Page 392: ...he vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located to the right of the windshield washer fluid...

Page 393: ...ould add fluid What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and dam...

Page 394: ...n t clean as well as washer fluid D Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completel...

Page 395: ...e fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as neces...

Page 396: ...ot 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...

Page 397: ...may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pul...

Page 398: ...in be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance betwe...

Page 399: ...around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Repl...

Page 400: ...arker Lamps later in this section 3 Remove the two wing nuts located on top of the headlamp assembly 4 Unscrew the black retainer ring that holds the bulb assembly in place 5 Pull the bulb assembly st...

Page 401: ...the electrical connector Tighten the black retainer ring in place Push the bulb firmly enough so that the blue tabs hook over the tab on the bulb 8 Carefully put the bulb assembly back into the lamp...

Page 402: ...e front turn signal parking lamp assembly See Front Turn Signal Parking Sidemarker Lamps next Front Turn Signal Parking Sidemarker Lamps 1 Open the hood 2 Remove the thumbscrew attaching the front tur...

Page 403: ...place the bulb by pulling the old one out and gently pushing the new one into the lamp socket 6 Line up the tabs on the socket with the gaps in the socket holes and screw the bulb socket back into the...

Page 404: ...embly with the headlamp assembly lift up the front turn signal parking lamp assembly until the upper edge is contacting the fender 9 Fasten the front turn signal parking lamp assembly to the headlamp...

Page 405: ...ing sure all retaining tabs are properly over the bulb holder tabs 7 Reinstall the taillamp assembly by inserting the outboard locating retaining pins until the lamp is seated Secure with the inboard...

Page 406: ...he windshield wiper arm away from the windshield or backglass 4 While holding the wiper arm away from the glass push the release clip from under the blade 5 Push the release clip at the connecting poi...

Page 407: ...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 408: ...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 409: ...folding wrench to tighten the cable See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools in the Index The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotat...

Page 410: ...re in the Index When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of t...

Page 411: ...ith those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires CAUTION Mixing tires could cause...

Page 412: ...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 413: ...er separately 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...

Page 414: ...sion 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 spee...

Page 415: ...damage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dange...

Page 416: ...ructions on the cleaner label D Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set D Carefully scrape off any excess stain D Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush m...

Page 417: ...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 418: ...the surface finish Cleaning the Built in Child Restraint Pad The built in child restraint pad is attached to the seat frame with fastener strips You can remove the pad and hand wash it with mild soap...

Page 419: ...the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with a full strength glass cleaning l...

Page 420: ...water spotting Before you enter an automatic car wash if your vehicle is equipped with the optional power sliding door be sure to have the switch for the power sliding door override feature enabled S...

Page 421: ...soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted s...

Page 422: ...underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At leas...

Page 423: ...6 59 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials...

Page 424: ...d registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Lab...

Page 425: ...nternal circuit breaker in the instrument panel fuse panel An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked...

Page 426: ...e a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage or use one of the spare fuses in the underhood fuse block Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the ra...

Page 427: ...trol Switches Illumination PCM PASS KEY CLUSTER Instrument Cluster to PRNDL Indicators PWR MIRROR Power Remote Control Mirror Switch CRUISE Cruise Control Module Switch and Release Switch Blank Not Us...

Page 428: ...TT Module Electronic Brake Control Module Electronic Brake Traction Control Module EBCM EBTCM Fuses Usage ENHANCED EVAP AWD Evaporative Emissions EVAP Canister Vent Solenoid Valve All Wheel Drive AWD...

Page 429: ...iver s Side High Beam Headlamp PCM ABS IGN MAIN Relay and PCM Electronic Brake Control Module Underhood Fuse Block This fuse block is located in the engine compartment in front of the windshield washe...

Page 430: ...1 PSD Air Bag Turn Signal and Powertrain Control Module IGN MAIN Relay Underhood Fuse Block A C Clutch Electronic Ignition Ignition 1 U H INJ TCC 6 Coolant Fans 7 Fuses Instrument Panel ABS Module Bat...

Page 431: ...Used 16 Horn 17 Left Fog Lamp Right Fog Lamp Fog Lamp Indicator Mini Fuse Usage 18 Fuel Injectors 1 6 19 Not Used 20 Not Used 21 Evaporative Emissions EVAP Canister Purge Valve Heated Oxygen Sensors...

Page 432: ...owertrain Control Module 34 Radio 35 Fog Lamp Relay 36 Horn Relay Mini Fuse Usage 37 Daytime Running Lamps DRL Control Module Headlamps and Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch Theft Deterrent Relay to Head...

Page 433: ...Removal and Replacement 8 7 quarts 8 3 L Complete Overhaul 10 8 quarts 10 3 L Cooling System With A C 9 6 quarts 9 1 L With Rear Climate Control 11 9 quarts 11 3 L Engine Oil with Filter 4 5 quarts 4...

Page 434: ...ian Air Conditioning Refrigerant Systems Front A C 1 7 lbs 0 8 kg Front and Rear A C 2 2 lbs 1 0 kg Use Refrigerant Oil R134a Systems Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Engine Air Cleaner Filter A 1...

Page 435: ...e needs these services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 16 Part B Owner Checks and Services 7 21 Part C...

Page 436: ...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 437: ...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 438: ...ions 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...

Page 439: ...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 440: ...oil message will come on Change your oil as soon as possible within the next two times you stop for fuel It is possible that if you are driving under the best conditions the oil life system may not i...

Page 441: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 7...

Page 442: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 8...

Page 443: ...if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote j Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions th...

Page 444: ...pection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions...

Page 445: ...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 446: ...on in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote j Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Co...

Page 447: ...If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional info...

Page 448: ...gine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 97 500 Miles 162 50...

Page 449: ...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 450: ...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 451: ...for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Spare Tire Check At least twice a year...

Page 452: ...may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment Starter Switch Check CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the...

Page 453: ...ry Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the key to the RUN position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake tr...

Page 454: ...g your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake D To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular br...

Page 455: ...eaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect th...

Page 456: ...dd lubricant when necessary A fluid loss could indicate a problem check and have it repaired if needed Check vent hoses at transfer case and differential for kinks and proper installation Brake System...

Page 457: ...hR DEX COOLR or HavolineR DEX COOLR Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11R Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 brake flu...

Page 458: ...of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood and Door Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant SuperlubeR GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Rear Folding Seat Fuel Door Hinge Liftgate Hinges Power S...

Page 459: ...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 460: ...7 26 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 461: ...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 462: ...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 463: ...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 464: ...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 465: ...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 466: ...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 467: ...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 468: ...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 469: ...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 470: ...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 471: ...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 472: ...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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