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There is a air bag
readiness light on the
instrument panel, which
shows the air bag symbol.

The system checks the air bag electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical
problem. See

Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3-23

for more information.

Where Are the Air Bags?

The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering
wheel.

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Summary of Contents for 2003 Sunfire

Page 1: ...ghts Gages and Indicators 3 20 Audio System s 3 35 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 31 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 4 Checking Things...

Page 2: ...his manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 22686695 B First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 11 08 02 All Rights Reserved Canadian Owners You can obtain a French c...

Page 3: ...CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read...

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

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

Page 6: ...NOTES vi...

Page 7: ...hildren 1 32 Child Restraint Systems 1 35 Where to Put the Restraint 1 38 Top Strap 1 39 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 40 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 41 Securing a Child...

Page 8: ...nt could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the lever located on the front of the driver s seat t...

Page 9: ...e the seat to where you want it and release the lever Then try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place If your vehicle is equipped with easy entry seats this is your...

Page 10: ...seat and move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever and push rearward on the seatback to make sure it is locked Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback and the seatback wil...

Page 11: ...eck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal i...

Page 12: ...eatback to be sure it is locked Easy Entry Seat CAUTION If the easy entry right front seat isn t locked it can move In a sudden stop or crash the person sitting there could be injured After you ve use...

Page 13: ...could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked CAUTION A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted won t prov...

Page 14: ...or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ri...

Page 15: ...ven buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or kille...

Page 16: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 10...

Page 17: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 11...

Page 18: ...de down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety...

Page 19: ...ious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are...

Page 20: ...e and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may...

Page 21: ...p 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 likely to sl...

Page 22: ...ur shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder To move it down squeeze the release button and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can mo...

Page 23: ...oo loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury Th...

Page 24: ...n be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause se...

Page 25: ...riously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much...

Page 26: ...across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can w...

Page 27: ...nt women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as p...

Page 28: ...feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted peop...

Page 29: ...ou more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch...

Page 30: ...hing the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could...

Page 31: ...very quickly out of the retractor CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ...he seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of 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 lo...

Page 35: ...r belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fat...

Page 36: ...neck A If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position move the child toward the...

Page 37: ...his way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap p...

Page 38: ...n up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints Young children should n...

Page 39: ...ildren who are 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 outstanding protection for adults and older children b...

Page 40: ...will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a part...

Page 41: ...e child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that s unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured...

Page 42: ...f the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body wit...

Page 43: ...restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle To help reduce the chance of injury the child also has to be secured within the restraint The vehicle s belt system secures the add on child...

Page 44: ...urer Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat General Motors therefore recommends that child restraints...

Page 45: ...ng a collision For it to work a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle Some top strap equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored Others req...

Page 46: ...r bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash A child or others...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Make sure that a LATCH type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points or use the vehicle s safety belt...

Page 49: ...ions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top strap from the top tether anchor and then disconnect the anchor points Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Positi...

Page 50: ...Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 44...

Page 51: ...to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unb...

Page 52: ...of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing child...

Page 53: ...r around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you e...

Page 54: ...e to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicl...

Page 55: ...for the right front passenger Your vehicle may also have a side impact air bag for the driver and another side impact air bag for the right front passenger If your vehicle has a side impact air bag f...

Page 56: ...ut don t replace them Frontal air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to deploy only in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes They aren t designed to inflate at al...

Page 57: ...ning 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 seriously injured or kill...

Page 58: ...bag symbol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3 23 for more information Where Ar...

Page 59: ...right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side If your vehicle has one the driver s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door...

Page 60: ...ight not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant a...

Page 61: ...hold level The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design Side impact air bags are not designed to inflate in frontal or near frontal impacts rollovers or rear impacts because inflation wou...

Page 62: ...ment to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions for the driver s and right front passenger s frontal air bags and only in moderate to severe side collisions...

Page 63: ...rash A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and dia...

Page 64: ...connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so Air bag systems do not need r...

Page 65: ...parts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being us...

Page 66: ...NOTES 1 60...

Page 67: ...ine 2 20 Engine Coolant Heater 2 21 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 22 Manual Transaxle Operation 2 25 Parking Brake 2 27 Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transaxle 2 28 Shifting Out of Park P Automatic...

Page 68: ...ith the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Do not l...

Page 69: ...ubscription and you lock your keys inside the vehicle OnStar may be able to send a command to unlock your vehicle See OnStar System on page 2 35 for more information Remote Keyless Entry System If equ...

Page 70: ...er Remote Keyless Entry System Operation following this section If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry System Operation If your vehi...

Page 71: ...16 If you press UNLOCK again within five seconds all remaining doors will unlock V Trunk Release The trunk will unlock when this button is pressed as long as the trunk lockout is not engaged You can o...

Page 72: ...er Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched...

Page 73: ...on Your remote keyless entry system is equipped with a security system that prevents anyone from recording and playing back your signal The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the recei...

Page 74: ...e not locked So wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can...

Page 75: ...m the inside push the locking lever forward To unlock the door pull the locking lever rearward Power Door Locks If your vehicle has this feature you can lock or unlock all doors on your vehicle from t...

Page 76: ...when this feature is in use Opening a Rear Door When the Security Lock is On 1 Unlock the door from the inside 2 Then open the door from the outside If you don t cancel the security lock feature adul...

Page 77: ...trunk close from the center to ensure it fully latches Although you may use one hand to unlock the trunk it is recommended that two hands on the upper surface be used to close the trunk CAUTION It can...

Page 78: ...the parking brake is engaged or the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph 3 km h Remote Trunk Release Lockout Your remote trunk release is equipped with a lockout feature The switch is located on the insi...

Page 79: ...ase handle located on the inside of the trunk lid of your vehicle This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle up to open the trunk from the inside Trap Resistant Trunk Ki...

Page 80: ...ith 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 with...

Page 81: ...the desired position by pressing the rear of the switch to the first detent To use the express down feature press the rear of the switch all the way down The window will continue going down until full...

Page 82: ...don t want to arm the system lock the car with the lock levers on the doors or with the power door lock switch Disarming the System If the system is armed pressing the UNLOCK button on the transmitte...

Page 83: ...lock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with fuel is disabled During normal operation the THEF...

Page 84: ...is breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer Automatic Transaxle on page 4 35 or Towing a Trailer Manual Transaxle on page 4...

Page 85: ...C OFF This position unlocks the steering wheel ignition and transaxle but does not send power to any accessories Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed but never try to push start y...

Page 86: ...in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Notice Do not try to shift to PARK P if your vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the tra...

Page 87: ...cle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine Notice Your engine is designed to wor...

Page 88: ...ou 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 have and some other things Instead of trying to li...

Page 89: ...t lever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever See Shifting Out of Park P Automatic Transaxle on page 2 30 REVERSE R Use this gear to back up Notice Shifting...

Page 90: ...use your brakes off and on Notice Don t drive in SECOND 2 for more than 25 miles 40 km or at speeds over 55 mph 90 km h or you can damage your transaxle Use THIRD 3 or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D as much as...

Page 91: ...al THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 Shift into THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 the same way you do for SECOND 2 Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal To stop let up on the acce...

Page 92: ...ift light This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy When this light comes on you can shift to the next higher gear if weather road and traffic conditions...

Page 93: ...al down Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down If you forget to release your parking brake prior...

Page 94: ...ll not move even when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake 2 Mo...

Page 95: ...RK P without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle into PARK P p...

Page 96: ...fore moving the shift lever If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to OFF 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift to NEUTR...

Page 97: ...consciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was...

Page 98: ...a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 26 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do n...

Page 99: ...r passenger s outside mirror sit in the driver s seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you The mirror is a spring loaded breakaway design Outside Power Mirrors If your vehicle has this featu...

Page 100: ...ex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance...

Page 101: ...of the lever with the lever slide 5 Make sure the mirror housing is fully seated to its base OnStar System Your vehicle may have this feature OnStar uses global positioning system GPS satellite techn...

Page 102: ...de Assistance Stolen Vehicle Assistance AccidentAssist Remote Door Unlock Remote Diagnostics Online Concierge Directions and Connections Plan All Safe and Sound Plan services Route Support RideAssist...

Page 103: ...r the rear cupholders There may also be a large removable cupholder inside of the center console lid Center Console Storage Area To open the center console pull the lift lever up and the lid back To c...

Page 104: ...and when using the vent position Press and hold the rear of the switch again to open the glass panel and the sunshade Release the switch to stop the panel in any position Press and hold the front of t...

Page 105: ...g Light 3 26 Enhanced Traction System Active Light 3 27 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 28 Low Coolant Warning Light 3 28 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 29 Oil Pressure Light 3 31 Passlock Warning Lig...

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

Page 107: ...ch D Turn Signal Multifunction Lever E Instrument Panel Cluster F Hazard Warning Flashers Switch G Ignition Switch H Windshield Wiper Washer Controls I Audio System J Climate Controls and Rear Window...

Page 108: ...steering column Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Move the switch to the right to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash o...

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

Page 110: ...the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower th...

Page 111: ...on Flash to Pass This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass To use it pull the turn signal multifunction lever toward you until the hi...

Page 112: ...he windshield wipers will stop after one wipe If you want more wipes hold the band on mist longer Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers If this occurs a circuit breaker will stop the wipers until...

Page 113: ...can not drive safely at a steady speed So do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire tract...

Page 114: ...more you can briefly move the cruise control switch from ON to R A You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there If you hold the switch at R A longer the vehicle will keep going faster...

Page 115: ...your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up a steep hill you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When...

Page 116: ...s door with the ignition off and the lamps on you will hear a warning chime Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the da...

Page 117: ...ightness To idle your vehicle with the DRL off set the parking brake The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when y...

Page 118: ...keyless entry the light will come on when the remote keyless entry UNLOCK button is pressed After you exit the vehicle and all of the doors have been closed the lamps will stay on for an additional 2...

Page 119: ...ver When not in use always cover the outlet with the protective cap Notice When using an accessory power outlet maximum electrical load must not exceed five amps Always turn off any electrical equipme...

Page 120: ...ray and empty it The ashtray can be placed in the rear cupholder for the rear seat passengers to use Notice Don t put papers or other flammable items into your ashtrays Hot cigarettes or other smoking...

Page 121: ...indow fogging If window fogging is experienced select the defrost mode Temperature Control Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside yo...

Page 122: ...oning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing The air conditioning indicator light will also be on in this setting To defog the windows faster turn the temperature control kn...

Page 123: ...can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine Notice Don t use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid an...

Page 124: ...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 125: ...esigned to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you ve used and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economic...

Page 126: ...ro Your trip odometer can be seen when the vehicle is running To view it when the ignition is off press the trip odometer button located near the display You will first see the total miles your vehicl...

Page 127: ...ensor the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag Systems on page 1 49 This light will come on when you start your...

Page 128: ...e belt or another electrical problem Have it checked right away Driving while this light is on could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all...

Page 129: ...brake problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take long...

Page 130: ...lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 24 The anti lock brake system warning light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to R...

Page 131: ...icle is driven on an extremely rough road the warning light may come on momentarily but will go off again when the vehicle leaves the rough surface If the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes...

Page 132: ...pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible See Engine Overheating on page 5 24 Low Coolant Warning Light This light comes on briefly when you turn your ignition on...

Page 133: ...lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transaxle exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tire...

Page 134: ...y installed A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep...

Page 135: ...The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This may take several days of routine driving If you have done this and your vehicle still does n...

Page 136: ...ot covered by your warranty Passlock Warning Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the key to START If the light flashes the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode If the vehicle fail...

Page 137: ...are in the warning zones or if you are low on fuel See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3 28 and Fuel Gage on page 3 34 Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will come on briefly when you turn...

Page 138: ...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 indicated For example the gage may hav...

Page 139: ...etained Accessory Power RAP With RAP you can play your audio system even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP under Ignition Positions on page 2 18 Setting the Time for Ra...

Page 140: ...to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there To scan stations press and hold either SEEK arrow for two seconds until you hear a beep The radio will go to a station play for a few second...

Page 141: ...E Then press and hold the AUDIO button for more than two seconds until you hear a beep B and a zero or T and a zero will appear on the display To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to...

Page 142: ...audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL appears on the display it means that your radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the...

Page 143: ...rforming the following steps 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select FM1 FM2 or AM 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever...

Page 144: ...ntil you hear a beep CEN will appear on the display Radio Messages CAL Calibration Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL appears on the display it means that y...

Page 145: ...ly within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to reverse at 17 times the norma...

Page 146: ...main in the player CD Press this button to listen to a CD when the radio is playing Z Eject Press this button to eject a CD Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be load...

Page 147: ...e announcements concerning local and national emergencies Display messages from radio stations Seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving specific information from t...

Page 148: ...esired level Press this button to select MIN MED or MAX Each higher setting allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Then as you drive SCV automatically increases the volume as nec...

Page 149: ...play You will hear a double beep The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either SCAN arrow again to...

Page 150: ...ct the desired EQ number 5 Press and hold the EQ button or push the SELECT knob to store the equalization setting and the number You will hear a beep and EQ SAVED will appear on the display 6 Repeat t...

Page 151: ...announcements w SCAN x You can scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following 1 Press PROG TYPE to activate program type select mode The PTY symbol will appear on the display 2 Turn the S...

Page 152: ...gram type select mode is activated 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton RDS Messages ALERT Alert warns of national or local emergencies When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station...

Page 153: ...the radio will seek to a station that does When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements the radio will stop and brackets will be displayed around TRAF When a traffic announceme...

Page 154: ...signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly...

Page 155: ...ceiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you receive this message after having your vehicle serviced...

Page 156: ...ity the method of recording the quality of the music that has been recorded and the way the CD R has been handled You may experience an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficu...

Page 157: ...and you hear a beep The CD will go to the next track play for a few seconds then go on to the next track Press either arrow again to stop scanning RCL Recall Push this knob to see how long the current...

Page 158: ...sions and 255 files the player will let you access and navigate up to the maximum but all items over the maximum will be ignored Root Directory The root directory will be treated as a folder If the ro...

Page 159: ...display the file name without the extension such as mp3 as the track name Track names longer than 32 characters or 4 pages will be shortened The display will not show parts of words on the last page o...

Page 160: ...D Messages later in this section 1 Forward Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at 10 times the normal p...

Page 161: ...ke you to the previous folder and random the tracks in that folder This function will not work on a CD that does not contain folders or playlists w SEEK x Press the up arrow to go to the start of the...

Page 162: ...appear on the display when a CD is loaded EJECT Press this button to eject a CD Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this b...

Page 163: ...o Follow these steps each time you want to change the stored settings All vehicles are shipped with this feature on This feature can be disabled by your dealer if desired Theft Deterrent Feature Non R...

Page 164: ...Care of Your CDs Handle CDs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of a CD is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in...

Page 165: ...ront door speakers To change the volume level press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power off The chime volume level will change from the normal level to loud and LOUD will be...

Page 166: ...NOTES 3 62...

Page 167: ...16 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 18 City Driving 4 21 Freeway Driving 4 22 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 23 Highway Hypnosis 4 24 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 24 Winter Driving 4 26 If You Are St...

Page 168: ...ons are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It is the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the veh...

Page 169: ...lcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive...

Page 170: ...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 course...

Page 171: ...n a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person...

Page 172: ...hen you have to bring up your foot and do it That is reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that is only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or thr...

Page 173: ...harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal...

Page 174: ...he wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed...

Page 175: ...k your first reaction to hit the brake pedal hard and hold it down may be the wrong thing to do Your wheels can stop rolling Once they do the vehicle can not respond to your steering Momentum will car...

Page 176: ...hear the system working but this is normal The Enhanced Traction System operates in all transaxle shift lever positions But the system can upshift the transaxle only as high as the shift lever positio...

Page 177: ...engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver l...

Page 178: ...ower 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 Ma...

Page 179: ...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 while you...

Page 180: ...is 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 too clos...

Page 181: ...emergency do not give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids...

Page 182: ...hicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt If you have the anti lock brakin...

Page 183: ...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 your eyes to...

Page 184: ...nly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see...

Page 185: ...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 hydroplaning...

Page 186: ...owing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If this...

Page 187: ...y map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See t...

Page 188: ...ve 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 to the...

Page 189: ...ney Wear 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 st...

Page 190: ...he road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventila...

Page 191: ...with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going dow...

Page 192: ...l brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving un...

Page 193: ...ezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with cautio...

Page 194: ...any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t rea...

Page 195: ...trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can not see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your...

Page 196: ...til help comes If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck you will need to spin the wheels but you don t want to spin your wheels too fast The method known...

Page 197: ...Recreational Vehicle Towing following Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motorhome The two most common types of...

Page 198: ...towing speed does not exceed 65 mph 110 km h or your vehicle could be badly damaged Notice Do not tow your vehicle from the rear Your vehicle could be badly damaged and the repairs would not be covere...

Page 199: ...ur vehicle and the total weight that you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options The other label...

Page 200: ...ing CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the trunk or rear area of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forwa...

Page 201: ...cle trailering capacity is for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by it...

Page 202: ...d speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Do not tow when the outside air temperature is above 100 F 38 C Do not tow more than 1 000 miles 1 600 km per y...

Page 203: ...e load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 33 for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you re using a weight c...

Page 204: ...an too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it be...

Page 205: ...move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns Notice Making very sharp turns while...

Page 206: ...the indicator is in the red area turn off the air conditioning to reduce engine load See Cooling System on page 5 26 Parking on Hills CAUTION You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer att...

Page 207: ...or 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 brake system Each of these is covered in...

Page 208: ...NOTES 4 42...

Page 209: ...Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 23 Engine Overheating 5 24 Cooling System 5 26 Power Steering Fluid 5 32 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 33 Brakes 5 34 Battery 5 37 Jump Starting 5 38 Bulb Replacement 5...

Page 210: ...Underbody Maintenance 5 74 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 74 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 75 Vehicle Identification 5 76 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 76 Service Parts Identification Label 5...

Page 211: ...manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 10 Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing...

Page 212: ...utside of your vehicle Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or highe...

Page 213: ...rtified 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 available in states ad...

Page 214: ...ur warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy...

Page 215: ...burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel The fuel cap is located behind...

Page 216: ...TION If you get fuel 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 happen if your tank is nearly ful...

Page 217: ...ge your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static ele...

Page 218: ...that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned B...

Page 219: ...to the slot in the hood marked by an arrow Use the prop rod sleeve when handling the prop rod Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure...

Page 220: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the engine you ll see the following 5 12...

Page 221: ...ore information see Oil Pressure Light on page 3 31 You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder Checking Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time...

Page 222: ...ind of oil to use For engine oil crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications on page 5 81 Notice Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper...

Page 223: ...il which does not carry this starburst symbol If you choose to perform the engine oil change service yourself be sure the oil you use has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you...

Page 224: ...t you use either an SAE 5W 30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W 30 oil Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t ad...

Page 225: ...roperly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a threat to the environment If you change your...

Page 226: ...tightly CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flame if the engine backfires If it i...

Page 227: ...towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing Notice We recommend you use only...

Page 228: ...the system Adding fluid won t correct a leak A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule...

Page 229: ...ng explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating on page 5 24 A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX...

Page 230: ...h fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged...

Page 231: ...oper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank but only when the engine is cool If the surge tank is empty a special fill procedure is necessary See Engine Overheating on page 5 24 for instructions o...

Page 232: ...ne if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn 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 k...

Page 233: ...ine 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 and open th...

Page 234: ...t running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The v...

Page 235: ...If the engine is overheating the fan should be running If it isn t your vehicle needs service Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty Notice When a...

Page 236: ...ling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant on page 5 21 for more information If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follow...

Page 237: ...reeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant co...

Page 238: ...ure to the hash mark on the label Wait about five minutes then check to see if the level is below the hash mark If the level is below the hash mark add additional coolant to bring the level up to the...

Page 239: ...ne cooling fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower than the FULL COLD mark add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until th...

Page 240: ...Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for reservoir location How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off let the engine compartment cool down wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean...

Page 241: ...washer fluid until the tank is full Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause t...

Page 242: ...r or later your brakes will not work well or will not work at all So it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are...

Page 243: ...work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of m...

Page 244: ...not mean something is wrong with your brakes See Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection on page 6 23 Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated in...

Page 245: ...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 GM replacement parts If you do not your brakes may no longer work proper...

Page 246: ...are your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature Non RDS Radios on page 3 59 or Theft Deterrent Feature RDS Radios on page 3 59 Jump Starting If your...

Page 247: ...lling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure Put an automatic transaxle in PARK P or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake Notice I...

Page 248: ...water and get medical help immediately CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables d...

Page 249: ...ood battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has...

Page 250: ...and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice Damage to your vehicle may result from electr...

Page 251: ...d battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle 5 Return the terminal cover to its original position Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb to use see Replacement Bulbs on page 5 4...

Page 252: ...to pry up the center of the fastener Be careful not to break the fasteners that hold the shield in place 2 Remove the bolts that anchor the headlamp assembly Pull the headlamp assembly toward the fron...

Page 253: ...f your front turn signals or parking lamps do the following 1 Remove the shield following Step 1 under Headlamps on page 5 44 2 Hold down the tab at the top of the retainer Twist the bulb retainer one...

Page 254: ...g 1 Open the trunk and view the access hole under the rear shelf 2 Remove the bulb socket by twisting it in either direction then pull down 3 Remove the bulb and replace it 4 Reinstall the bulb socket...

Page 255: ...ps If you have a four door sedan do the following to replace a back up lamp 1 Remove the back up lamp assembly from the fascia 2 Gently pull the bulb assembly from the fascia 3 Remove the bulb from th...

Page 256: ...per blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking See Wiper Blade Check under Part B Owner Checks and Services on page 6 18 for more information Replacement blades come in diff...

Page 257: ...erious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury...

Page 258: ...compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You can t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them...

Page 259: ...Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 81 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come o...

Page 260: ...f the 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 Cri...

Page 261: ...can be found where applicable 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...

Page 262: ...tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause...

Page 263: ...em only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or whe...

Page 264: ...cle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage 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...

Page 265: ...will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop w...

Page 266: ...ce 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 3 T...

Page 267: ...you ll need is located in the trunk 1 Turn the center retainer nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it 2 Lift and remove the cover See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 68 for mor...

Page 268: ...ff the adapter and remove the compact spare tire 4 Your vehicle s jack and wheel wrench are stored in a foam tray Remove the jack and wheel wrench from the trunk Remove the band around the jack The to...

Page 269: ...ened the plastic wheel nut caps with the wheel wrench you can finish loosening them with your fingers Using the flat end of the wheel wrench pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off If...

Page 270: ...head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Put the compact spare tire near you CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehic...

Page 271: ...ing surfaces and spare wheel CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident...

Page 272: ...g a serious accident 7 Place the compact spare tire on the wheel mounting surface 8 Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel...

Page 273: ...See Capacities and Specifications in the Index for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs...

Page 274: ...collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place A Wrench B Jack C Flat Road Tire D Adapter E Extension F Wing Bolt Extension Installed G Cover H Nut Store the flat...

Page 275: ...ury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare tire is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full s...

Page 276: ...amage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t use your compact spare tire on other vehicles And don t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires They won t...

Page 277: ...ons on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Carefully scrape off any excess stain Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used...

Page 278: ...n with cool water and allow to dry completely 3 If a stain remains follow the cleaner instructions described earlier Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth Rub with a clean damp cloth to remo...

Page 279: ...be attached across the defogger grid Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to...

Page 280: ...oft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necess...

Page 281: ...ck the wiper blades and clean them as necessary replace blades that look worn Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water A...

Page 282: ...If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring f...

Page 283: ...wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on wipe off Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl ma...

Page 284: ...rts 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 replace...

Page 285: ...Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes p...

Page 286: ...door forward There is a white fuse removal tool located in the fuse block area Make sure to insert the tabs first when reinstalling the cover Fuses Usage TURN B U Turn Signals Back Up Lamps ERLS Cruis...

Page 287: ...er EXT LP Exterior Lamps CIG Cigarette Lighter FOG Fog Lamps HORN Horn Blank Not Used Blank Not Used STOP HZD Stop Lamps Hazard Lamps Fuses Usage Blank Not Used Blank Not Used RR DEFOG Rear Window Def...

Page 288: ...witch Circuits BATT 1 Exterior lamps Power Outlet Horn Audio Amplifier BATT 2 Rear Defogger Starter Power Locks Stoplamps ABS Anti Lock Brake System COOLING FAN Engine Cooling Fan PCM HVAC Powertrain...

Page 289: ...System 8 6 quarts 8 2 L Engine Oil with Filter 5 0 quarts 4 8 L Fuel Tank 14 1 gallons 53 4 L Transaxle Automatic Complete Overhaul 9 5 quarts 9 0 L Transaxle Manual Complete Drain and Refill 1 8 quar...

Page 290: ...tenance Replacement Parts Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter A1172C Engine Oil Filter PF2244G Spark Plugs 41 981 Windshield Wiper Blade Shepherd s Hook Type Driver s Side 22 inches 56 cm Passenger...

Page 291: ...ecks and Services 6 18 At Each Fuel Fill 6 18 At Least Once a Month 6 18 At Least Twice a Year 6 18 At Least Once a Year 6 19 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 22 Steering Suspension and Front...

Page 292: ...the environment 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...

Page 293: ...have any doubt have a qualified technician do the work If you want to get the service information see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 10 Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you...

Page 294: ...and note how you drive If you have questions 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 to schedule them...

Page 295: ...commercial application One of the reasons you should follow this schedule if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down sooner Shor...

Page 296: ...ngine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only Every 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Spark Plug Wire Inspection Spark Plug Replacement Ev...

Page 297: ...Inspection on page 6 23 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Change engine oil and filter or ev...

Page 298: ...whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 24 000 Miles 40 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components...

Page 299: ...s components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 50 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000...

Page 300: ...pattern and additional information See footnote 57 000 Miles 95 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Change...

Page 301: ...for more information An Emission Control Service See footnote 78 000 Miles 130 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassi...

Page 302: ...mation See footnote Also see footnote 99 000 Miles 165 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Replace spark p...

Page 303: ...to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the suspensi...

Page 304: ...nspection and Rotation on page 5 50 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An...

Page 305: ...in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing Manual transaxle fluid doesn t require change 52 500 Miles...

Page 306: ...tion on page 5 50 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 82 500 Miles 137 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first A...

Page 307: ...ty traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service...

Page 308: ...e windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 33 for further details At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Ch...

Page 309: ...if needed Automatic Transaxle Inspection It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss Check for leaks If a leak occurs take the vehic...

Page 310: ...and try to start the engine The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor If the starter works when the clutch isn t pushed all the way down your vehicle needs...

Page 311: ...y could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of your 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 w...

Page 312: ...pection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other con...

Page 313: ...inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection If you operate your vehicle in a highly corrosive environment as indicated b...

Page 314: ...nt DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent or equivalent Usage Fluid Lubricant Hydraulic Clutch System Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No U S 12345347 in Canada 10953517...

Page 315: ...ring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant...

Page 316: ...dometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance...

Page 317: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 27...

Page 318: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 28...

Page 319: ...y Program for Persons with Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Reporting Safety Defects 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 9 Report...

Page 320: ...omer 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 321: ...lephone 1 800 955 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to chan...

Page 322: ...sed to Pontiac s Customer Assistance Center United States Customer Assistance Pontiac GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33172 Detroit MI 48232 5172 1 800 762 2737 or 1 800 833 7668 For Text Telep...

Page 323: ...you up to 1 000 toward eligible aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with f...

Page 324: ...required Tow to nearest dealership for warranty service Change a flat tire Jump starts We have quick easy access to telephone numbers of the following additional services depending on your needs Hote...

Page 325: ...ogram is offered to retail purchase lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper to Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Several transportation options are available when war...

Page 326: ...reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight warranty repairs your dealer may arrange to provide you with a cou...

Page 327: ...y pursuant to terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defe...

Page 328: ...GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33172 Detroit MI 48232 5172 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Commun...

Page 329: ...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 330: ...NOTES 7 12...

Page 331: ...rake System ABS 4 7 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 26 Appearance Care 5 68 Care of Safety Belts 5 71 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 74 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 5 69 Cleaning the Outside...

Page 332: ...raking 4 6 Break In New Vehicle 2 18 Bulb Replacement 5 43 Back Up Lamps 5 47 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 5 46 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 5 45 Halogen Bulbs 5 43 Headlamps 5 44 Replace...

Page 333: ...int in a Rear Seat Position 1 43 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 46 Child Restraints cont Top Strap Anchor Location 1 40 Top Strap 1 39 Where to Put the Restraint 1 38 Ch...

Page 334: ...cts to the Canadian Government 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 9 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 10 D Daytime Running Lamps...

Page 335: ...ter 5 17 Battery 5 37 Check and Service Engine Soon Light 3 29 Compartment Overview 5 12 Coolant Heater 2 21 Coolant Temperature Gage 3 28 Coolant 5 21 Cooling System Inspection 6 22 Exhaust 2 31 Engi...

Page 336: ...3 34 Gasoline Octane 5 4 Gasoline Specifications 5 5 System Inspection 6 22 Fuses 5 77 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 77 Windshield Wiper 5 77 G Gage 3 33 Check Gages Warning Light 3 33 Engine Coolant...

Page 337: ...oming From Your Engine 5 25 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5 24 If the Light Is Flashing 3 30 If the Light Is on Steady 3 30 If You Are Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 30 If You Do Decide To Pull...

Page 338: ...26 Brake System Warning 3 24 Light cont Charging System 3 24 Check Gages Warning 3 33 Enhanced Traction System ETS Active Light 3 27 Enhanced Traction System ETS Warning Light 3 26 Low Coolant Warning...

Page 339: ...t E Maintenance Record 6 26 Selecting the Right Schedule 6 5 Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 6 6 Maintenance Schedule cont Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 22...

Page 340: ...Breakaway Mirrors 2 34 Convex Mirror 2 34 Outside cont Power Mirrors 2 33 Remote Control Mirror 2 33 Overseas Customer Assistance 7 5 Owners Canadian ii Owner s Information 7 11 P Park P 2 28 Shifting...

Page 341: ...3 60 Personal Choice Radio Controls 3 59 Radio with CD 3 38 3 43 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems RDS 3 35 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS 3 35 Theft Dete...

Page 342: ...cessory Power RAP 2 20 Right Front Passenger Position Safety Belts 1 22 Roadside 7 6 Assistance Program 7 6 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 32 S Safety Belt 3 23 Reminder Light 3 23 Safety...

Page 343: ...et Stations 3 37 3 39 3 45 Setting the Time 3 35 Radios with Radio Data Systems RDS 3 35 Setting the Time cont Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS 3 35 Setting the Tone Bass Treble 3 37 3 39 3 46 Sh...

Page 344: ...New Tires 5 52 Chains 5 56 Tires cont Changing a Flat Tire 5 58 Compact Spare Tire 5 68 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 57 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 50 Inspection and Rotation 5 50 Uniform Tire Quality Grading...

Page 345: ...rbody Flushing Service 6 21 Understanding Radio Reception 3 60 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 53 United States Customer Assistance 7 4 Up Shift Light 3 24 Used Replacement Wheels 5 56 Using an MP3 CD...

Page 346: ...k Power Steering Fluid 5 32 When to Check 5 50 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 17 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 4 41 Where to Put the Restraint 1 38 Why Safety Be...

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