Pontiac 2003 Grand Am Owner'S Manual Download Page 259

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Summary of Contents for 2003 Grand Am

Page 2: ...Audio System 3 38 Features and Controls 2 1 Windows 2 15 Stcr3 g Arean 2 37 InstrumentPanel 3 1 Driving YourVehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 32 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Chec...

Page 3: ...se leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use...

Page 4: ...I I These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people I I In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read...

Page 5: ...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 use symbols inste...

Page 6: ...WHEN ATTACHING FASTEN SEAT BELTS MOVE SEAT FULLY REARWARD z SECURE CHILD SEAT PULL BELT COMPLETELY HEN SECURE CHILD SEAT E WINDOW DO NOT INSTALL A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INTHIS SEATING POSITION D...

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Page 8: ...Child Restraint Systems 1 38 Six Way Power Driver Seat 1 3 p v 0 n v Dnemnnnnr Dneitinn Where to Put the Restraint 1 41 Top Strap 1 42 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 43 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers...

Page 9: ...ovement could startle and confuse you o r make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the bar located under the front of the seat to...

Page 10: ...the front or rear of the vehicle Raiseorlowerthe entire seat cushion by holding the control up or down Raise or lower the front of the seat cushion by holding the front of the control up or down Rais...

Page 11: ...causeit 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 it s job either Ina crash the belt could go...

Page 12: ...hicles the front seatbacks fold forward to let people get into the back seat The seatback latch is designed for one handed operation To fold a front seatback forward lift the seatback latch fully with...

Page 13: ...the rear seat area 3 Push the seatback upright to lock it and slide the seat fully rearward to lock it 4 Adjust the seat to the desired position 4 b CAUTION If the easy entry right front seat isn t l...

Page 14: ...f the driver s seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever Try is locked into place L L h e l r h A Iln hn c t LW I I I W V C LI 12acat V V I U I y u u uuuy LW I I I U...

Page 15: ...icle To raise the seatback push the seatback up to return it to its original position Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is latched securely in the fully upright position 1 Pull the release...

Page 16: ...the vehicle or be ejected fromit You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt ana cneck tnai your passengers Leiis art...

Page 17: ...Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3 25 L Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes 1 10...

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Page 20: ...g conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts A Air bags are in many ve...

Page 21: ...y for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in you...

Page 22: ...back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long...

Page 23: ...ng pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt s...

Page 24: ...the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release button...

Page 25: ...is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The sh...

Page 26: ...seriously injured if your belt i s buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause seriou...

Page 27: ...o far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure inter...

Page 28: ...belt is twisted across the body 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...

Page 29: ...ts To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage...

Page 30: ...afety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the...

Page 31: ...Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to u...

Page 32: ...o make sure ii is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 31 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt...

Page 33: ...cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if...

Page 34: ...Center Rear Passenger Position n To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 27...

Page 35: ...belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Sa...

Page 36: ...he comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide available for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for childr...

Page 37: ...c cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic co...

Page 38: ...seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of the elastic cord exposed Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t l...

Page 39: ...hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer...

Page 40: ...lose to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would h...

Page 41: ...ap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone in a...

Page 42: ...hoice Instead they need to use a child restraint People should never hold a babyin their arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so hea...

Page 43: ...ion that a child restraint system can provide Q What are the different types of add on child A Add on child restraints which are purchased by the restraints vehicle s owner are available in four basic...

Page 44: ...crash an infant in a rear facing seat settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest partof an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants always should be sec...

Page 45: ...or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against...

Page 46: ...s such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and...

Page 47: ...nd a crotch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shiel...

Page 48: ...he 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 airbag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rea...

Page 49: ...with or without the top strap being anchored Others require the top strap always to be anchored Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint If yours requires that the top str...

Page 50: ...points Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to s...

Page 51: ...system each seating position with the LATCH system will have a label applied to the seatback at each anchor position The labels are located near the base of the two rear outside seating positions In...

Page 52: ...d restraintis properly installed using the anchorage points or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint See Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH system or Securing a Child R...

Page 53: ...sure it is secure To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top strap from the top tether anchor and then disconnect the anchor points Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position...

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Page 55: ...lt while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt Push...

Page 56: ...Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on th...

Page 57: ...straint would be very close to the inflating airbag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat I I Although a rear seat is a safer place you can secure a forward facing child restraint...

Page 58: ...r around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release...

Page 59: ...e to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt directions to be sure it is secure 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicl...

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

Page 61: ...ng control of the vehicle Anyone who is up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adult...

Page 62: ...AIR BAG Where Are the Air Bags The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3 25 L The dr...

Page 63: ...d don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on ornear any other air bag covering When Should an Air Bag Inflate An air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near...

Page 64: ...which inflates the air bag The inflator air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel he ah w e _ _ c I I I I I W I I L V I L I...

Page 65: ...st in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do s...

Page 66: ...ag coverings Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the...

Page 67: ...ey can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does n...

Page 68: ...to the adjuster may need to be replaced worn during a more severe crash the you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts If bel...

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Page 70: ...our Vehicle 2 18 New Vehicle Break In 2 18 Ignition Positions 2 18 Starting Your Engine 2 19 Engine Coolant Heater 2 22 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 24 Manual Parking Shifting Shifting Parking Park...

Page 71: ...he ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave t...

Page 72: ...le if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have spare keys Remote Keyless Entry System If equipped the keyless entry system operates on a ra...

Page 73: ...n Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2 4 If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified...

Page 74: ...by pressing the horn symbol button again or by turning the ignition to ON Programmable Horn Chirp When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors or use the delayed locking feature...

Page 75: ...attery use carenot to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damagethe transmitter To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter do the fol...

Page 76: ...s may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extremeheat and can SIJffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily...

Page 77: ...another door before the seven seconds the doors will not lock until seven seconds after the last door is closed If the power door lock switch is pressed to LOCK twice when leaving the vehicle or the L...

Page 78: ...tic door unlock e Mode 3 Alldoorsautomaticallylock when the e dl 4 V lrr g t mstic dinr in or I rnlnck One of the four operating modes may be selected and programmed bythe driver on vehicles with a ma...

Page 79: ...ells you which mode your vehicle is in You can change the mode by pressing and holding LOCK on the power door lock switch two chimes for Mode 2 three chimes for Mode 3 and four chimes for Mode 4 that...

Page 80: ...s will now work normally Lockout Protection Lockout protection is a standard feature intended to provide enhanced security and convenience This feature prevents a driver who has left the keys in the i...

Page 81: ...u can tsee or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the b...

Page 82: ...e is not activated Also the remote trunk release will only work when either the ignition is off the parking brake is engaged or the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph 3 km h T5 k T the ccknnt nn S k k h...

Page 83: ...nk release handle located inside the trunk on the trunk latch This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle up to open the trunk from the inside Trap Resistant Trunk Kit To...

Page 84: ...rcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather I Manual Win...

Page 85: ...the switch forward To raise the window push and hold the switch forward Window Lock Out On four door models the driver s power window controls also include a window lock out When the lock out switch i...

Page 86: ...asslock enables fuelif the ignition lock cylinder has not been tampered with During normal operation the SECURITY light will go off approximately five seconds after the ignition key is turned to ON an...

Page 87: ...stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer...

Page 88: ...nning But even when the engine is not running you can use ON to operate your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights Retained Accessory Power RAP Your vehicle is equ...

Page 89: ...gine by turning the ignition key to START Wait about 15 seconds between each try When your engine has run about 10 seconds to warm up your vehicle is ready to be driven Don t race your engine when it...

Page 90: ...his until the engine starts As soon as it does let go of thekey 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator peda...

Page 91: ...coolant heater if your vehicle has this feature can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hour...

Page 92: ...efore to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you...

Page 93: ...the shift lever is not fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engineis running unless you haveto If you have left the engine running...

Page 94: ...moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see...

Page 95: ...ERDRIVE D for higher speeds THIRD 3 This position is also used for normal driving However it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D Here are some times you might choose TH...

Page 96: ...t up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal You can shift into FIRST 1 when you are going less that 20 mph 32 km h If you have come to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into FIRS...

Page 97: ...rking your vehicle Once the shift lever is in REVERSE R the ignition can be turned to OFF and the key removed S ft Speec If you skip a gear when you downshift you could lose controlo f your vehicle Yo...

Page 98: ...he parking brake hold the brake pedal down Pull the parking brake handle up until you can press the release button Hold the release button in as you move the brake handle all the way down Nofice Drivi...

Page 99: ...when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle do the following to shift into PA...

Page 100: ...er away from PARK P without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully nrked into P 4p K PI Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your automa...

Page 101: ...f you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY 2 Apply and hold the regular brake until the end of Step 5 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4...

Page 102: ...nd death You might have exhaust coming in if 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange or Your vehicle gets rusty underneath 0 Your vehicle was damaged in a collision 0 Your vehicle was damaged when drivin...

Page 103: ...ning Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving in the Index It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly se...

Page 104: ...amps behind you move the lever toward you to the night position To return the mirror to the daytime position move the lever away from you Outside Remote Control Mirror The outside rearview mirror shou...

Page 105: ...u are sitting in a comfortable driving position Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the dri 9 s seat A convex mirr...

Page 106: ...own the door on the rear of the center console to use the rear seat cupholders Center Console Storage Area The center console has two separate storage areas The upper compartment which is also the arm...

Page 107: ...nd release it In both the vent and fully open positions the air flow can be adjusted for driving comfort by pushing and holding the switch forward until the sunroof moves to the desired position To cl...

Page 108: ...ion System Enhanced Traction System Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 3 rl o n Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 31 Oil Pressure Light 3 34 Low Oil Level Li ht 3 35 Securit Light 3 36 Service Vehicle Soon...

Page 109: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 2...

Page 110: ...ent Panel Cluster F Windshield WiperNVasher Lever G Ignition Switch H Enhanced Traction System Button I HazardWarning Flashers Button J Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks K Hood ReleaseHandle L Tilt Wheel L...

Page 111: ...he hazard warning flasher is located near the center of the instrument panel Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Press the button to m...

Page 112: ...lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can raise it to the highes...

Page 113: ...s ExteriorLampsControl For information on the exterior lamps see Exterior Lamps on page 3 13 Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for left positions T...

Page 114: ...u signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows flash rapidly a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident I...

Page 115: ...o OFF You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Move the lever to INT Intermittent then turn the inner band labeled INT ADJ Inte...

Page 116: ...you release the button the washers will stop but the wipers will continue to wipe for about three times or will resume the speed you were using before If your vehicle has this feature the cruise contr...

Page 117: ...ol Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery road...

Page 118: ...r pedal to get to the higher speed Press the SET COAST button then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed e Press the RESUMEACCEL button Hold it there until...

Page 119: ...peed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much troub...

Page 120: ...lamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights AUTO Turning the control to this position turns the headlamps taillamps and parking lamps on and off automatically while the ignition is on b...

Page 121: ...the instrument panel lights The radio lights will also be dim Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the top of the instrument panel under the defroster grill so be sure it is not covered whi...

Page 122: ...headlamps will automatically turn off To override the 20 second delayed headlamp feature while it is active turn the turn signaVmultifunction lever up one position and then back to AUTO If your vehic...

Page 123: ...o on when you press the trunk release unlock symbol button or the horn symbol on the keyless entry system transmitter if equipped The lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for about 10 seconds after...

Page 124: ...le open any door or press any remote keyless entry transmitter button if equipped press the power door lock switch r rei iGte ti Ufik Gr turn the lamp that was left on to off and then to on again Asht...

Page 125: ...maining air to the floor outlets with some air directed at the side windows Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with some air directed to the side windows The right knob can a...

Page 126: ...r so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning Gf the engine This is nCx ml Defogging and Defrosting There are two modes to choose...

Page 127: ...he highest fan speed Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog of frost from the rear window REAR Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off An...

Page 128: ...ce of the system 0 Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively 0 When an objectionable odor outside the vehicle is encountere...

Page 129: ...ges some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indic...

Page 130: ...is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you have and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically Your vehicle has this cluster or one very similar to it It includ...

Page 131: ...eter then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip odome...

Page 132: ...and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Supplemental I Rnctmint 1 U I I I V J I V L Cwctnm CR S V 0 n p p 1 53 AIR BAG This light will come on when y...

Page 133: ...charging system It could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem Have it checked right away Driving while this light is on could drain your battery If you mu...

Page 134: ...If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pe...

Page 135: ...and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 26 earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warning light will come on briefly when you turn the ignit...

Page 136: ...the vehicle leaves the rough surface If the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on and the parking brake is fully rele...

Page 137: ...efly when you turn your ignition on COOLANT If this light comes on and stays on and you hear a chime the coolant level in your vehicle is low See Engine Coolant on page 5 23 If the light is on along w...

Page 138: ...y yourwarramty be 85 gcod and yaur engine may not run as Notice Modifications made to the engine transaxle exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement ofthe original tires with ot...

Page 139: ...into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap See Filling Your Tank on page 5 7 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improper...

Page 140: ...ion Here are some things you need to know in order to help your vehicle pass an inspection Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light is on or not working properly You...

Page 141: ...the engine is not running the light will come on as a test to show you it is working but the light will go out when the engine is running If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you may have a pro...

Page 142: ...A false LOW OIL light may be generated when parking on steep grades The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during the brief period between when the key is on and the engine is cranking...

Page 143: ...ng properly Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock and you should see your dealer Low Washer Fluid Warning Light It will stay on or come on and a chime will sound if it detects a problem on the veh...

Page 144: ...owners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage At the service station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage...

Page 145: ...s been designed to operate easily and to give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your audio system can do and ho...

Page 146: ...seconds until UPDATED appears on the display If the time is not available from the station NO UPDATE will appear on the display instead RDS time is broadcast once a minute Once you have tuned to an RD...

Page 147: ...scanning presets The radio will seek and scan only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite station...

Page 148: ...n n I DHL UI rnu I I I I I p e a s CAIIU I i u i u HWUIU IUI 111u1e To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position first end out of audio mode by pressing another butto...

Page 149: ...w elapsed time while forwarding 5 RDM Random Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RDM will appear on the display Press RDM again to turn off s random play OF...

Page 150: ...disc should play The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error...

Page 151: ...g and the name of the program being broadcast XMTMRadio Satellite Service USA Only XMTMis a continental U S based satellite radio service that offers 100 coast to coast channels including music news s...

Page 152: ...rliiivrl uii wiii dispiay the time n For XMTM USA only if your radio is equipped with XMTMSatellite Radio Service pressing this button while in XMTMmode to retrieve various pieces of information relat...

Page 153: ...for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep The radio will go to a station play for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press one of the SCAN arrows again to stop sc...

Page 154: ...he middle position press and hold TONE until FLAT appears on the display EQ Equalizer Press this button to select customized bass mid and treble equalization settings You can set up to six customized...

Page 155: ...following 1 Press PROG TYPE PTY will be displayed on the screen 3 Once the desired category is displayed press either SEEK arrow to select the category and take you to the category s first station 4...

Page 156: ...shbutton RDS and DAB Messages ALERT Alert warns of national or local emergencies When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station ALERT will appear on the display You will hear the announ...

Page 157: ...the TRAF button is pressed DAB does not seek to a station that broadcasts traffic DAB only checks the current frequency for traffic support Traffic Interrupt Feature Your radio can interrupt the play...

Page 158: ...ng the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly CH...

Page 159: ...stem is working properly The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you receive this message a...

Page 160: ...ound at a reduced volume Release it to play the passage The display will show elapsed time RDM 3 Random Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RDM and the trac...

Page 161: ...ening CD AUX Auxiliary Press this button to play a compact disc when listening to the radio CD will appear on the display when a compact disc is loaded A Eject Press this button to eject a CD Ejectmay...

Page 162: ...mation is available In rare cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While you are tune...

Page 163: ...IN MED or MAX Each higher choice allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Then as you drive SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed The v...

Page 164: ...may be tuning to another station or to another frequency The display will show your selections A SEEK v Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there The r...

Page 165: ...Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone BassRreble TONE Press and release this button until BASS MID or TREB appears on the display The SELECT LED indicator will light to show that the t...

Page 166: ...FADE button for two seconds will return all tone settings to flat regardless of tone selected FLAT will appear on the display Finding a PTY Station RIDS XMTM and DAB To select and find a desired PTY p...

Page 167: ...lect a PTY select mode 4 5 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the PTY you set will return if program type select mode...

Page 168: ...when station you willhear it Ifno station is found NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display u tIUIIICI U I I I I L 4 I I I I I U I I L l l V I I L U l l V U I rnG m m n n l n r r n r n n n t cnmnc nn thn...

Page 169: ...signal should return Loading XM CH Off Air CH Unavail Acquiring channel audio text data No action is needed This message should after 4 second delay Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio...

Page 170: ...XMTMRadio Messaqes cont d Radio Display Message Condition Action Required No Info No Info Radio ID Radio ID label 3 63...

Page 171: ...he ignition is off first press the eject button or push the RCL knob If an error appears on the display see Cassette Tape Messages later in this section DD 1 Forward Press this pushbutton toadvance qu...

Page 172: ...laying a cassette tape and a compact disc if both are loaded when listening to the radio The display will show tape and CD symbols A Eject Press this button located next to the cassette tape slot to e...

Page 173: ...the radio and begin playing The override feature will remain active until the eject button is pressed Playing a Compact Disc With the ignition on insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The...

Page 174: ...hear a beep The disc will go to the next track play for a few seconds to stop scanning nn Y nn ethe next t r x k Press this hL ttQr S r RCL Recall Push this knob to see how long the current track has...

Page 175: ...he problem Theft Deterrent Feature Non RDS Radios THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN...

Page 176: ...adio preset pushbuttons Every press of this button will take you to the next preset station that you have prgrammed If a cassette tape is playing press this button to play the other side of the tape B...

Page 177: ...interfere with radio signals causing the sound to come and go Your radio may display NO SIGNAL to indicate interference Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly ca...

Page 178: ...te with a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own A non scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner The use o...

Page 179: ...M system may be affected if your sunroof is open DAB Radio Antenna System Your DAB antenna is located on the roof of your vehicle Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio recep...

Page 180: ...Loss of Control 4 15 Driving at Night 4 17 DrivinginRainandonWet Roads 4 19 Off Road Recovery 4 13 City Driving 4 21 Freeway Driving 4 22 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 23 Highway Hypnosis 4 24 Hill...

Page 181: ...and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts fr...

Page 182: ...eople never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if someone plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation...

Page 183: ...5 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 course as...

Page 184: ...erson s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s cha...

Page 185: ...g action involves perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That s perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Averag...

Page 186: ...brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power...

Page 187: ...ut to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer...

Page 188: ...in whatever direction it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling That could be off the road into the very thing you L A t a r a t n r i n n tn 9 r n i V G I G 11 y l l ILJ 1W Id Gr intG traffic If...

Page 189: ...ou may re engage the cruise control See Cruise Control under Turn Signal Multifunction Lever on page 3 6 The Enhanced Traction System operates in all transaxle shift lever positions But the system can...

Page 190: ...n 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 Driving on Curves It s important to take cur...

Page 191: ...If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Mainta...

Page 192: ...mes and wear safety belts properly UI ILG yuu I l a v t a v w l u t u LI I G V U J G L L A hn Limn Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the sh...

Page 193: ...ates 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 Do not get to...

Page 194: ...ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t...

Page 195: ...t to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering ac...

Page 196: ...e e Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space...

Page 197: ...you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep yo...

Page 198: ...ving on dry pavement reed yo cx f stcp acce er2te 9 tnrr 2s E The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see...

Page 199: ...le is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if...

Page 200: ...ise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 0 Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especiaiiy careiui wnen you pass anothe...

Page 201: ...and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you...

Page 202: ...another vehicle in t r n u r L hl nrl en y v u l UllIlU spur Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you...

Page 203: ...st plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on th...

Page 204: ...now is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or lom hill If you don t shift down your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You...

Page 205: ...n your own lane e As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems...

Page 206: ...ning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure thes...

Page 207: ...en you make a hard stop on a slippery road Whether you have the anti lock braking system or not you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement Without anti lock brakes if you feel...

Page 208: ...some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on ex...

Page 209: ...our engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you ge...

Page 210: ...too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle See Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on p...

Page 211: ...h 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 Towing and Dolly Towing followin...

Page 212: ...ER PCM ACC and IPC BFC ACC See Instrument Panel Fuse Block Driver s Side under Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 81 for the location of these fuses 5 Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY 6 Shift y...

Page 213: ...by your warranty 1 Put the front wheels on a dolly 2 Put the vehicle in PARK P for automatic transaxles and NEUTRAL for manual transaxles 3 Set the parking brake and then remove the key For manual tr...

Page 214: ...people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occUpanfs cargo and n o n f a c o r y n s a...

Page 215: ...orten the life of your vehicle l CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash e e Put things in the trunk of your vehicle In a trunk p...

Page 216: ...conomy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and It has to he L sed proper That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of th...

Page 217: ...how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equ...

Page 218: ...ge 4 35 Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks goin...

Page 219: ...try to tap into your vehicle s brake system If you do both systems won t work well or at all Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the...

Page 220: ...n contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t st...

Page 221: ...move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into PAR...

Page 222: ...trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive belt cooling system and br...

Page 223: ...I NOTES 4 44...

Page 224: ...29 Power Steering Fiuia 1 3 6 I U L W I I I L I WI 1 u l I a U A l G I lulu J LL An ntnmntie Trnnr r vln Cln PI r on Windshield Washer Fluid 5 37 Brakes 5 39 Battery 5 42 Jump Starting 5 43 Bulb Repl...

Page 225: ...78 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 78 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 78 Vehicle Identification 5 80 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 80 Service Parts Identification Label 5 80 Electrical System 5...

Page 226: ...arts have one of these marks ACDel llo Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to serv...

Page 227: ...ve sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fa...

Page 228: ...s does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher octane fuel is necessary If you are using 87 octane or higher octane fuel and hear heavy knocking your engine needs service Gasoline Specification...

Page 229: ...ion control system to work properly You should not have to add anything to your fuel Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area...

Page 230: ...ouldn t be covered by your warranty To check the fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving Filling Your Tank 1 The tet...

Page 231: ...on yourself and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly This spray can happenif your tank is nearly full and is more likely...

Page 232: ...mage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electrici...

Page 233: ...start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These incl...

Page 234: ...s retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood marked PROP ROD Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop R...

Page 235: ...3 ti Q I 6 0 w c 0 0 w A...

Page 236: ...ge Tank B Engine Oil Dipstick C Engine Oil Fill Cap D Brake Fluid Reservoir E PowerSteering Fluid Reservoir F Engine Compartment Fuse Block G Engine Air Cleaner Filter H Battery I Windshield Washer Fl...

Page 237: ...engine you ll see the following A Engine Coolant Surge Tank E Brake Fluid Reservoir B Power Steering Fluid Reservoir F Engine Air CleanedFilter C Engine Oil Fill Cap G Battery D Engine Oil Dipstick H...

Page 238: ...away Checking Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground For more in...

Page 239: ...the fan See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick...

Page 240: ...of oil to use For engine oil crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications on page 5 86 Notice Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mar...

Page 241: ...service yourself be sure the oil you use has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Inst...

Page 242: ...h the starburst symbol are ail you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil GNI Oil Life SystemTM Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to ch...

Page 243: ...th a 2 2L L4 ECOTEC engine it has a unique oil filter element When reinstalling the filter cap do not exceed 18 Ib ft 25 N m Inspect the condition of the O ring and replace if damaged What to Do with...

Page 244: ...r back on tightly Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6 4 Operating the engine with the air cleanerifilter o...

Page 245: ...police or delivery regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing Notice Werecommend you useonl...

Page 246: ...Lubricants on page 6 15 How to Check and Add Fluid You do not need to check the fluid level unless you suspect a clutch problem To check the fluid level take the cap off If the fluid level reaches th...

Page 247: ...to Use Use a mixture of one half clean drinkable water and one half DEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this coolant mixture you don t need to add anything else Adding only...

Page 248: ...n be harmful See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location Checking Coolant 1 Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam a...

Page 249: ...5 26 and How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank under Cooling System on page 5 29 for instructions You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol an...

Page 250: ...down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engineis overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned St...

Page 251: ...let the engine idle in NEUTRAL N while stopped If it is safe to do so pull off the road shift to PARK P or NEUTRAL N and let the engine idle 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed...

Page 252: ...An electric engine coolingfan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant insi...

Page 253: ...lant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark If it isn t you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling syste...

Page 254: ...anty How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank Nofice This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged...

Page 255: ...out and burn you badly They 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...

Page 256: ...hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice In cold weather wat...

Page 257: ...surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise left about two or two and one half turns If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop This w...

Page 258: ...cedure until the level remains constant at the hash mark for at least five minutes 4 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator...

Page 259: ...A When to Check Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for reservoir location It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak...

Page 260: ...bricants on page 6 15 Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid b...

Page 261: ...ater Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as wa...

Page 262: ...tem If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding...

Page 263: ...oir With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong f...

Page 264: ...repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel...

Page 265: ...e parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you need new ones put in be sure you get new approved replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work pro...

Page 266: ...ttery 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 Non RDS Radios on page 3 68 or T 4...

Page 267: ...re Put an automatic transaxle in PARK P or a manual transaxle 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...

Page 268: ...medical help immediately Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or mi...

Page 269: ...the vehicle has one 7 8 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Now connect the black negativ...

Page 270: ...that move The electrical connection is just as good there and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while...

Page 271: ...m both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the 4 Disconnect the red positiv...

Page 272: ...his section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs A CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follo...

Page 273: ...ssembly Refer to the removal procedure earlier in this section 2 Turn the bulb assembly retainer and pull out the bulb 3 Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness 4 When replacing the bulb be s...

Page 274: ...4 Carefully remove the taillamps lens from the body and avoid scratching the paint or dropping it 5 Press the five tabs to release the plate from the lamp 6 Gently pull the bulb out from the socket 7...

Page 275: ...ation Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways Here s how to remove the wiper blade 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Push the release leve...

Page 276: ...ly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result o f too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTIO...

Page 277: ...oo much heat Tireoverloading Bad wear Badhandling 0 Badfueleconomy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following 0 Unusual wear Badhandling Roughride 0 Needless damage from r...

Page 278: ...rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Info...

Page 279: ...e damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteri...

Page 280: ...le on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United Sta...

Page 281: ...de assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics The temperature grades are A the hi...

Page 282: ...kind of wheel you need Each new h p p l shnulc h a e the qqme inauj carryin capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels...

Page 283: ...clearance can causedamage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a cras...

Page 284: ...If air goesoutof a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will...

Page 285: ...place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transaxle shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transaxle to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R...

Page 286: ...to remove it 2 Lift and remove the cover See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 71 later in this section for more information about the compact spare 3 Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it Then...

Page 287: ...d wheel wrench 6 1 If your vehicle has a wheel cover or hubcap that has plastic wheel nut caps then loosen the plastic nut caps you may need to use the wheel wrench to loosen them Do not pry off wheel...

Page 288: ...he jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Put the compact spare tire near you Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehic...

Page 289: ...ift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 4 Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compa...

Page 290: ...a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirtoff 1 Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If could fall off causing...

Page 291: ...as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications in the Index forwheel nut torque specification Notice Improper...

Page 292: ...ment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment Place the tire in the compartment then secure the adapter and wing nut Place the...

Page 293: ...rike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire later in thi...

Page 294: ...nt 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 instal...

Page 295: ...one Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail PolishRemover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says...

Page 296: ...ned the section use a sponge to remove any excess cleaner Wipe cleaned area with a clean water dampened towel or cloth Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains cause...

Page 297: ...ument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it diffic...

Page 298: ...ashing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car w...

Page 299: ...himneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to...

Page 300: ...pplyingatiredressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish and tires...

Page 301: ...urfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials See your...

Page 302: ...nation I Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish GM Vehicle CardAppearance Materials cont d Description Wash Wax Concentrate Spot Lifter Odor Eliminator Usage Medium foaming shampoo Cl...

Page 303: ...labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacemen...

Page 304: ...cuit breaker in the fuse panel protects the power windows When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed Fuses and Circuit Br...

Page 305: ...o AmplifiedRFA TURN LPS Turn Signal Lamps Washer Pump Fuses PWR MIRROR AIR BAG BFC BATT PCM ACC DRLOCK IPC BFC ACC STOP LPS HAZARD LPS IPC HVAC BATT Circuit Breakers PWR SEAT Relay TRUNK REL DR UNLOCK...

Page 306: ...RS MANUAL Fuse INST LPS CRUISE sw LPS CRUISE SW HVAC BLOWER CRUISE FOGLPS INT LPS RADIO BATT SUNROOF Usage Interior Lamp Dimming Steering Wheel Cruise Control Switch Lamps Steering Wheel Cruise Contro...

Page 307: ...erior Lamps Fuse 3 4 5 6 7 8 Relays 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Usage Left Electrical Center Stop Lamps Hazard Lamps Body Function Control Module Cluster Climate Control System Anti Lock Brakes Left Electrica...

Page 308: ...y Function Control Module Powertrain Control Module PCM Anti Lock Brakes ABS At Itnmatir TrQncQvlo l l I U L I V I I U I I cIt I Fuses 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 Usage Ignition...

Page 309: ...pplication 0 6 kg 1 4 Ibs Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Use Refrigerant Oil R134a Systems Automatic Transaxle Complete Overhaul 9 0 L 9 5 quarts Cooling System 2 2L L4 t Engine 340...

Page 310: ...Capacities cont d Manual Transaxle Complete Overhaul 1 7 L See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 15 Engine SDecifications 42 inch 1 06 rnrn 5 87...

Page 311: ...2 2 L L4t Engine 3400 V6 PCV Valve Spark Plugs 2 2 L L4 t Engine 3400 V6 Windshield Wiper Blades Type Passenger s Side Driver s Side ACDelco part number Number AI 172C A I279C PF2244G PF47 CV892C 41...

Page 312: ...wner Checks and Services 6 9 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Twice a Year 6 10 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 13 Steering Suspension and F...

Page 313: ...mended maintenance procedures are important 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 e...

Page 314: ...rt 3 Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspectionsyy e...

Page 315: ...ou may need more frequent checks and replacements So please read the following and note how you drive If you have questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tell...

Page 316: ...on on page 6 14 Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the GM Oil Life SystemTM or every 12 months whichever occurs first Reset the system Your vehicle has a com...

Page 317: ...ote f Rotate tires See Tire lnspection and Rotation on page 5 55for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 22 500 Miles 37 500 km 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotati...

Page 318: ...er rotation pattern and additional information See footnote If yo 60 000 Miles 100 000 km B Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 55 for proper rotation pattern and additional inform...

Page 319: ...c transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 40 F 32 C or higher In hilly or...

Page 320: ...add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil on page 5 15 for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Cool...

Page 321: ...damp weather more frequent application may be required See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 15 Manual Transaxle Check It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level Check fo...

Page 322: ...or NEUTRAL N ii ine starier WOI KS in any oiner posiiion your vehicle needs service System Check When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injure...

Page 323: ...ur vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the...

Page 324: ...d rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot s...

Page 325: ...rottle system for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator and cruis...

Page 326: ...ydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No U S 12345347 in Canada 10953517 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Usage Power Steering System Manual Transaxle Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Hood Latch Assembly...

Page 327: ...reading and who performed the service and any additional informationfrom Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipt...

Page 328: ...Maintenance Record cont d 6 17...

Page 329: ...Maintenance Record cont d 6 18...

Page 330: ...7 3 Customer Assistance Offices 7 3 GM Mobility Programfor Persons with Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 5 Courtesy Transportation 7 6 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Gover...

Page 331: ...tomer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have...

Page 332: ...reaus Inc 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington VA 22203 1804 Telephone 1 800 955 51 00 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle ag...

Page 333: ...rs of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roa...

Page 334: ...ll TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Assistance PrOgram Security While You Travel I 800 ROADSIDE 1 800 762 3743 As the proud owner of a new Pontiac vehicle you are automatically enrolled in the P...

Page 335: ...ces or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Pontiac s judgement the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service it is...

Page 336: ...tiac helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options Depending on the circumstances your dealer can offer you one of the following Shuttle Service Participating dealers c...

Page 337: ...dministered by appropriate dealer personnel Canadian Vehicles For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited warranty alternative...

Page 338: ...to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope YOU II notify us Please call us at 1 800 762 2737 or write Pontiac GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33172 Detroi...

Page 339: ...Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications...

Page 340: ...ehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 78 Sheet Metal Damage 5 77 UnderbodyMaiGtenanee 5 78 Weatherstrips 5 75 Ashtrays 3 17 Audio System s 3 38 Audio Systems Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 69 Care of Yo...

Page 341: ...Bulbs 5 51 Buying New Tires 5 56 Headlamps 5 49 Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps 5 51 C California Fuel 5 6 Canada 7 4 Canadian Owners ii Canadian RoadsideAssistance 7 6 Capacities and Specificati...

Page 342: ...stem 3 18 OutletAdjustment 3 21 Clutch Hydraulic 5 23 Yl derhndy M2l f5 9 ce E 7g Compact Disc Messages 3 43 3 54 3 68 Compact Spare Tire 5 71 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage...

Page 343: ...oads 4 19 Winter 4 26 Locks 2 7 Driver Driving Driving OnGrades 4 42 Driving onSnow or Ice 4 27 Driving Through Deep Standing Water 4 20 Driving with a Trailer 4 40 Driving Through Flowing Water 4 21...

Page 344: ...EngineAirCleaner 5 21 Finding a PTYStation RDS XMTMand DAB 3 48 3 59 Finding a Station 3 40 3 45 3 57 FinishCare 5 76 FinishDamage 5 77 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 72 Flash to Pass 3 8 Flat Tire 5 61 Flat T...

Page 345: ...Things Under 5 10 Release 5 10 Horn 3 5 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant SurgeTank 5 31 How to Check 5 54 How to Check and Add Fluid 5 23 How to Check Power Steering Fluid 5 37 How to Use This Manua...

Page 346: ...Cylinders Service 6 10 KeyRemoval 2 32 KeylessEntrySystem 2 3 Keys 2 2 Lamps Exterior 3 13 Interior 3 16 Lap Belt 1 28 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 14 1 24 LATCHSystem Child Restraints 1 44 Securing a Child Re...

Page 347: ...6 14 Maintenance Schedule cont Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 14 Exhaust System Inspection 6 13 Fuel System Inspection 6 13 Introduction 6 2 Maintenance Requirements 6 2 Part A Scheduled Maintenan...

Page 348: ...cont Power Mirrors 2 36 Remote Control Mirror 2 35 Owners Canadian ii Owner s Information 7 10 P Park P Shifting Out of Parking Brake Over Things That Burn Your Vehicle Key Removal Parking Brake and A...

Page 349: ...t ComfortGuides 1 29 RearSeat Operation 1 8 Rear Seat Outside PassengerPositions 1 23 Rear Seat Passengers Safety Belts 1 23 Rear Window Defogger 3 20 Rearview Mirrors 2 35 Recreational VehicleTowing...

Page 350: ...Seat 1 6 Head Restraints 1 5 3dlGLy De113 Ml G I U I L V C I yUl I C 1 3 A n 1 A r R i n Seats cont Manual 1 2 Power Lift Seat 1 7 RearSeat Operation 1 8 Reclining Seatbacks 1 3 Seatback batches 1 5 S...

Page 351: ...ove Box 2 37 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools 5 69 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 70 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 31 Sun Visors 2 16 Sunroof 2 38 Supplemental RestraintSystem SRS How Does anAirB...

Page 352: ...2 27 Transmission Up Shift Light 3 26 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit RepairManual 7 9 TransportationOptions 7 7 Trap ResistantTrunkKit I j j j j I I I 2 14 Tr2 ns2x E Gperstls ntc X tic L 9...

Page 353: ...4 38 Weight of the Trailer Tongue 4 38 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use 5 18 What to Do with Used Oil 5 20 What to Use 5 24 5 37 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 59 Replacement 5 59 When to Add Engin...

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