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67,500 Miles (112 500 km)

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Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first). An Emission Control
Service. (See footnote *.)

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Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-70 for proper rotation pattern and additional
information. (See footnote .) (See fo.)

75,000 Miles (125 000 km)

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Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first). An Emission Control
Service. (See footnote *.)

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Inspect engine air cleaner filter. See Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21 for more information.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.)

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Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-70 for proper rotation pattern and additional
information. (See footnote .) (See fo.)

82,500 Miles (137 500 km)

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Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first). An Emission Control
Service. (See footnote *.)

❑

Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-70 for proper rotation pattern and additional
information. (See footnote .) (See fo.)

90,000 Miles (150 000 km)

❑

Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first). An Emission Control
Service. (See footnote *.)

❑

Replace engine air cleaner filter. See Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21 for more information.
An Emission Control Service.

❑

Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-70 for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote .) (See fo.)

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Summary of Contents for 2004 Bonneville

Page 1: ...tems Monitor 3 57 Driver Information Center DIC 3 58 Secondary Information Center SIC 3 70 Audio System s 3 73 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 31 Service a...

Page 2: ...manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 25755769 A First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 09 12 03 All Rights Reserved Canadian Owners You can obtain a French lang...

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 symbols you may find on your vehicle v...

Page 6: ...NOTES vi...

Page 7: ...straint Systems 1 35 Where to Put the Restraint 1 38 Top Strap 1 40 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 41 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 42 Securing a Child Restraint Designed f...

Page 8: ...ou don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Pull up on the control bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and releas...

Page 9: ...r down Vertical Control Option Adjust the angle of the seatback by pressing the top of the control forward or rearward Manual Lumbar The knob that controls this feature is located on the outboard side...

Page 10: ...and rearward to decrease support Press the control up or down to raise or lower the support mechanism Keep in mind that as your seating position changes as it may during long trips so should the posit...

Page 11: ...seatback and cushion to a slightly higher temperature The heated seats can only be used when the ignition is turned on The heating elements in the seats automatically turn off when the vehicle s ignit...

Page 12: ...a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle up your safety belts can t do their job when you re reclined like this The shoulder belt can t do its job In a c...

Page 13: ...his could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Head Restraint...

Page 14: ...check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are mor...

Page 15: ...uckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling u...

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: ...t let it get twisted The lap shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4...

Page 21: ...er 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 should go over the shoulder and across the chest These...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured i...

Page 27: ...orks the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the lap portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just...

Page 28: ...elt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safe...

Page 29: ...crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Lap Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch p...

Page 30: ...o make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 29 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt...

Page 31: ...se 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 ther...

Page 32: ...small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provi...

Page 33: ...torage pocket on the side of the seatback 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into...

Page 34: ...osition and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1 23 Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edge...

Page 35: ...e the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t let someone else use it and...

Page 36: ...use severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike oth...

Page 37: ...ld s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide CAUTION Never do this Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap shoulder belt but the shoulde...

Page 38: ...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 not u...

Page 39: ...en 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 but n...

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: ...nt copy from the manufacturer Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We therefore recommend that chil...

Page 45: ...a forward facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat Wherever yo...

Page 46: ...low the instructions for your child restraint If yours requires that the top strap be anchored don t use the restraint unless it is anchored properly If the child restraint does not have a top strap o...

Page 47: ...this happens To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle attach only one child restraint per bracket Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint...

Page 48: ...all three rear seating positions This system designed to make installation of child restraints easier does not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead it uses vehicle anchors A B and child restraint a...

Page 49: ...ear the base of all three rear seating positions CAUTION If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to its anchorage points the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly In a cras...

Page 50: ...re it is secure To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top tether from the top tether anchorage and then disconnect the LATCH attachments from the LATCH anchorages Securing a Child Restraint...

Page 51: ...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 45...

Page 52: ...acing child restraint you may find it helpful 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...

Page 53: ...seat If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a re...

Page 54: ...ard facing child restraint in the right front seat you will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child re...

Page 55: ...e belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set th...

Page 56: ...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 vehicle...

Page 57: ...er side impact air bag for the right front passenger If your vehicle has a side impact air bag for the driver and or right front passenger the words AIR BAG will appear on the air bag covering on the...

Page 58: ...in many side crashes And for some unrestrained occupants frontal air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past CAUTION Continued CAUTIO...

Page 59: ...r the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Young c...

Page 60: ...n the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side If your vehicle has a driver s side impact air bag it is located in th...

Page 61: ...the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an o...

Page 62: ...he threshold level will be higher The driver s and right front passenger s frontal air bags are not designed to inflate in rollovers rear impacts or in many side impacts because inflation would not he...

Page 63: ...ed occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper bod...

Page 64: ...ag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This d...

Page 65: ...diagnostic module which records information about the frontal air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the system commands air bag inflation and driver s sa...

Page 66: ...the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The air bag systems do not need regular maintenance Restraint Syst...

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

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

Page 69: ...II Operation 2 23 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 25 New Vehicle Break In 2 25 Ignition Positions 2 26 Starting Your Engine 2 27 Engine Coolant Heater 2 28 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 29 Par...

Page 70: ...e Box 2 48 Front Storage Area 2 48 Center Console Storage Area 2 48 Rear Seat Pass Through 2 49 Convenience Net 2 49 Sunroof 2 49 Vehicle Personalization 2 50 Memory Seat and Mirrors 2 50 Section 2 Fe...

Page 71: ...the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The children or others could be badly injured or even killed Do not...

Page 72: ...The key will have PK3 stamped on it Keep the bar code tag that came with the original keys Give this tag to your dealer if you need a new key made Any new PASS Key III key must be programmed before i...

Page 73: ...may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice...

Page 74: ...Entry Lighting under Interior Lamps on page 3 18 and Security Feedback later in this section Q Lock Press this button to lock all of the doors The exterior lamps may also flash once and the horn may c...

Page 75: ...Retained Accessory Power RAP is inactive If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center DIC you must program this feature through the DIC See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 64 T...

Page 76: ...the most recent mode selected To verify the mode selected remove the key from the ignition and close all of the doors after you have exited the vehicle Press the lock button on the transmitter to be v...

Page 77: ...ur body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery do the following 1 Insert a thin coin or similar object into the notch near the key ring Turn it counterclockwis...

Page 78: ...ock your vehicle whenever you leave it CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help preve...

Page 79: ...t deterrent system all doors will unlock if the key is held in the outside key cylinder unlock position for more than two seconds The doors will also unlock if the key is turned to the unlock position...

Page 80: ...rned on or off If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center DIC you must program this feature through the DIC See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 64 If your vehicle is not equi...

Page 81: ...y the transmitter used to change this setting The procedure will need to be repeated for the second transmitter Programmable Automatic Door Locks Close the doors and turn on the ignition Every time yo...

Page 82: ...dvance by one mode for each cycle After the first cycle you will hear a door locking action which identifies the current mode 4 Release the power door lock switch The automatic door locks will remain...

Page 83: ...o the other rear door lock The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use To open a rear door when the security lock is on do the following 1 Unlock the do...

Page 84: ...eft Deterrent on page 2 21 Trunk CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can not see or smell CO It can cause unconsc...

Page 85: ...K P or NEUTRAL N The system also works with the remote keyless entry system if equipped Remote Trunk Release Lockout If your vehicle has this feature in order to secure items in the trunk lock the glo...

Page 86: ...ms in the trunk may damage it Use the emergency trunk release handle only to help you open the trunk lid There is a glow in the dark emergency trunk release handle located in the trunk near the trunk...

Page 87: ...e with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a ve...

Page 88: ...st stop To stop the window while it is lowering in the express mode press the switch again then release it To raise the window hold the switch forward Window Lock Out Press the LOCK button on the driv...

Page 89: ...is in OFF This light on the instrument panel cluster reminds you to activate the theft deterrent system when leaving your vehicle To activate the system do the following 1 Open the door 2 Lock the do...

Page 90: ...close the door and wait for the SECURITY light to go out 4 Then reach in through the window unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door This should set off the alarm If the alarm does...

Page 91: ...Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment PASS Key III uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that mat...

Page 92: ...a new or replacement key Up to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle This procedure is for programming additional keys only Canadian Owners If you lose or damage your keys only a GM dealer can se...

Page 93: ...u lose or damage a PASS Key III key see your dealer to have a new key made Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Notice Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break in But it will...

Page 94: ...cessory In this position you can operate your electrical accessories such as power windows sunroof if equipped audio system and windshield wipers ON This is the position the switch returns to after yo...

Page 95: ...time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your...

Page 96: ...Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a p...

Page 97: ...vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure yo...

Page 98: ...cle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 30 NEUTRAL N In this position your engine does not connect with...

Page 99: ...n THIRD 3 You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on Notice Driving in SECOND 2 for mor...

Page 100: ...with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot When you lift your left foot the parking brake pedal will follow it to the release position If you try to drive with the park...

Page 101: ...enly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will 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 on page 4...

Page 102: ...1 If your vehicle has the console shift lever hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P like this Hold in the button on the lever Push...

Page 103: ...t toward you Or if you have the console shift lever without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill...

Page 104: ...brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you want If you have the console shift lever press the button first If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still cannot shift out of PARK...

Page 105: ...vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs...

Page 106: ...ngine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 26 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parkin...

Page 107: ...Your vehicle s mirror may also contain OnStar controls See OnStar System on page 2 42 for more information At night when the glare is too high the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare This ch...

Page 108: ...move the mirror in the direction you want it to go When finished adjusting the mirrors leave the L R selector switch in the center position to prevent unwanted mirror movement in case the control pad...

Page 109: ...alization on page 3 64 for programming instructions Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat CAUTION...

Page 110: ...n visit www onstar com contact OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or press the blue OnStar button to speak to an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week A completed Subscription Service Agree...

Page 111: ...o stay connected while driving It s a hands free wireless phone that s integrated into your vehicle You can place calls nationwide using voice activated dialing with no contracts and no additional roa...

Page 112: ...art 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interfer...

Page 113: ...are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming When programming a garage door it is advised to park outside of the garage It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your h...

Page 114: ...the programming of a rolling code equipped device most commonly a garage door opener 6 Locate in the garage the garage door opener receiver motor head unit Locate the Learn or Smart button This can us...

Page 115: ...er until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by HomeLink The indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly Proceed with Step 4 under Programming HomeLink to complete Usin...

Page 116: ...ator light begins to flash 2 Continue to hold both buttons until the HomeLink indicator light turns off 3 Release both buttons For questions or comments contact HomeLink at 1 800 355 3515 or on the in...

Page 117: ...The sunroof has both manual and express features for opening the glass panel and sunshade The switch for the sunroof is located on the headliner between the sun visors The sunroof switch has a number...

Page 118: ...anually Vent Once the sunroof is closed it can be opened to the vent position by pushing the switch upward To close the glass panel pull the switch downward The sunshade must be opened and closed manu...

Page 119: ...button 1 or 2 or by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter 2 Adjust the driver s seat to the desired exit position 3 Press and hold the EXIT button for longer than three seconds You will hear t...

Page 120: ...NOTES 2 52...

Page 121: ...Air Bag Readiness Light 3 41 Voltmeter Gage 3 42 Brake System Warning Light 3 42 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 44 Traction Control System TCS Warning Light 3 45 Low Traction Active Light 3 46...

Page 122: ...3 101 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 105 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 105 Radio Reception 3 106 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 107 Care of Your CDs 3 108 Care of Your CD Player 3 108 Diversity Ant...

Page 123: ...NOTES 3 3...

Page 124: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4...

Page 125: ...trols If Equipped See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 58 G Audio System See Audio System s on page 3 73 H Hazard Warning Flashers Control See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3 6 I Twilight Sen...

Page 126: ...system and the glove box Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on an...

Page 127: ...eering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column To tilt the wheel hold the wheel and pull the lever toward you Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable level and release the lever...

Page 128: ...it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it If the arrows flash very fast as you signal a turn or a lane change a signal bulb may be burned out an...

Page 129: ...lamps or parking lamps on and the key is in OFF you will hear a warning chime 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...

Page 130: ...ous where you 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...

Page 131: ...e briefly You will go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there Remember that if you hold the lever at R A the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake So...

Page 132: ...on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain...

Page 133: ...horter the delay between wiping cycles LO Low Speed Push the lever up to LO for steady wiping at a slow speed HI High Speed Push the lever up to HI for steady wiping at a high speed MIST For a single...

Page 134: ...e washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision A WASHER FLUID warning light will indicate if the fluid level in the windshield washer reservoir is low See Low Washer Fluid Warning...

Page 135: ...f The wiper activated headlamps will also turn off if you turn off the Twilight Sentinel or the windshield wipers Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see t...

Page 136: ...by turning the Twilight Sentinel knob all the way to OFF If the knob was already in OFF it must be cycled to ON and back to OFF Turn the knob clockwise to turn the exterior lighting back on The lamps...

Page 137: ...s active it can be disabled by turning on the manual parking lamps This lighting will be disabled until the key is turned from ON or until the manual parking lamps are turned off Also it is possible t...

Page 138: ...Lighting If it is dark enough outside and you press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter if equipped the interior courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for about 25 seconds The...

Page 139: ...lamps or headlamps are on and it is dark outside Perimeter Lighting When the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter if equipped is pressed the DRL headlamps parking lamps and back up l...

Page 140: ...or lock switch The perimeter lighting feature is now on This procedure only changes the mode for the transmitter used to change this setting Front Reading Lamps The front reading lamps located on the...

Page 141: ...to turn the lamp off Inadvertent Power Battery Saver This feature is designed to protect your vehicle s battery against drainage from the interior lamps trunk lamp glove box lamp or cigarette lighter...

Page 142: ...SAVER ACTIVE mode If the voltmeter remains in the shaded area below 11 volts when driving then have the charging system serviced immediately If the voltage increases above 12 volts then the battery ne...

Page 143: ...uch as a warning light So be sure to scan your displays and controls and the driving environment just as you would in a vehicle without HUD Notice If you try to use the HUD image as a parking aid you...

Page 144: ...dshield as needed to remove any dirt or film that reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image Spray household glass cleaner on a soft clean cloth Wipe the HUD lens gently then dry it Do not spra...

Page 145: ...e information Notice Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maxi...

Page 146: ...ated next to the storage tray To use a lighter just push the center in all the way and let it go When it is ready the center will pop back out by itself Pull out the entire unit to use it Notice Holdi...

Page 147: ...windows and some air directed to the windshield Bi Level This mode directs about half of the air to the instrument panel outlets and then directs most of the remaining air to the floor outlets There...

Page 148: ...mode off The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine Th...

Page 149: ...window defogger will turn off about 10 minutes after the button is pressed If turned on again the defogger will only run for about five minutes before turning off If you maintain a speed above 30 mph...

Page 150: ...emperature setting The length of time needed for warm up will depend on the outside temperature and the length of time that has elapsed since your vehicle was last driven 3 Wait for the system to regu...

Page 151: ...he side windows and the windshield BI LEVEL This mode directs airflow through the instrument panel outlets and slightly warmer air through the floor outlets PANEL This mode directs airflow through the...

Page 152: ...tically enter recirculation mode and the temperature will be at the full cold position for maximum cooling Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of your vehic...

Page 153: ...he recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the FRONT defrost mode Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to r...

Page 154: ...f the airflow Use the thumbwheel located between the outlets to turn them on and off In vehicles equipped with rear seat outlets you can adjust the direction of the airflow using the knob in the cente...

Page 155: ...ss entry transmitter To store settings do the following 1 Select the desired temperature fan speed and airflow mode If desired a separate temperature setting may also be selected for the front seat pa...

Page 156: ...ith this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to l...

Page 157: ...fast you are going how much fuel you are using and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically Your vehicle is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters which includes...

Page 158: ...Cluster with Driver Information Center DIC United States version shown Canada similar 3 38...

Page 159: ...ter If you see ERROR displayed you will know that someone has probably tried to turn it back You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the...

Page 160: ...rranty Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START a chime will come on for several seconds to remind peop...

Page 161: ...are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the air bag system ma...

Page 162: ...ing chime will sound if there is a problem in the electrical system Have your vehicle serviced immediately On vehicles with a DIC a CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM message will be displayed and a warning chime wi...

Page 163: ...ke problem If you have the optional Driver Information Center DIC a PARK BRAKE SET message will be displayed while the parking brake is set If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the roa...

Page 164: ...omes on again while you are driving your vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning light is not on you still have brakes but you do not have anti lock brakes If the regular brake syste...

Page 165: ...e TRACTION CONTROL button located on the center console the warning light will come on and stay on To turn the system back on press the button again The warning light should go off See Traction Contro...

Page 166: ...r a noise or feel a vibration in the brake pedal This is normal In these situations when the LOW TRAC light is on and the system is engaged you should continue to steer in the direction you want to go...

Page 167: ...ge ENGINE HOT A C DISABLED will appear in the DIC display and a warning chime will sound If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area your engine is too hot On vehicles equipped with the systems mon...

Page 168: ...tem warning light comes on the check tire pressure system may not be working properly See your dealer for service Also see Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3 44 On vehicles with the option...

Page 169: ...replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect your vehicle s emission controls and may cause this light to come on Modifications to these...

Page 170: ...ehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap See Filling Your Tank on page 5 8 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed...

Page 171: ...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 172: ...les with a DIC a CHECK GAGES OIL PRESSURE message will be displayed and a warning chime will sound See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 61 for more information CAUTION Do not keep driving if the oi...

Page 173: ...See Engine Oil on page 5 16 On vehicles with a DIC the CHECK OIL LEVEL light is replaced by an OIL LEVEL LOW message See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 61 for more information Security Light This...

Page 174: ...nt temperature oil pressure and voltage Door Ajar Light If your vehicle has the systems monitor this light will come on and a warning chime will sound when the driver s door or one of the passenger s...

Page 175: ...ge 3 61 for more information Service Vehicle Soon Light If your vehicle has this feature this light will come on briefly as a bulb check when your ignition is turned to ON This light will come on and...

Page 176: ...ge will be displayed when the fuel gage reads in the yellow band See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 61 for more information Here are some things that owners ask about None of these show a problem...

Page 177: ...on page 3 53 WASHER FLUID This message means your washer fluid tank is less than about 30 percent full If this light comes on see Low Washer Fluid Warning Light on page 3 53 DOOR AJAR This message me...

Page 178: ...re information see Check Tire Pressure System on page 5 68 Driver Information Center DIC Your vehicle may have a Driver Information Center DIC The DIC will display information about how your vehicle i...

Page 179: ...lish Metric This button allows you to change the display between English and metric units TRIP RESET This button allows you to reset your trip odometer To reset the trip odometer press the TRIP RESET...

Page 180: ...the display will show FUEL RANGE LOW The RESET button does not function in this mode Fuel Used Press the SELECT button until the display shows FUEL USED The value indicates how much fuel has been use...

Page 181: ...l your tires for damage If a tire is flat see If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5 79 Also check the tire pressure in all four tires as soon as you can See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 67 and Check Tire...

Page 182: ...81 ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON EXP Export ID Warning Message 83 SERVICE AIR BAG 102 CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM 140 DRIVER DOOR AJAR 141 FRONT PASSENGER DOOR AJAR 142 LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR 143 RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR...

Page 183: ...in bad weather or other difficult driving situations by making the most of whatever road conditions will permit If the STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE message comes on you will know that something has caused...

Page 184: ...the DIC will change driver numbers and the vehicle will recall the personalization settings that were last made to correspond to your transmitter including your radio and climate control settings See...

Page 185: ...ACK OFF ON HORN FEEDBACK OFF ON DELAYED LOCKING OFF ON PERIMETER LIGHTS OFF ON PERIMETER LIGHTS TIMEOUT 15 SEC SEAT RECALL OFF ON RECALL POSITION MEMORY EXIT TILT MIRROR OFF ON DRIVER ID OFF ON If you...

Page 186: ...PARK P and the doors will unlock every time you stop and shift into PARK P If you choose ON for AUTO DOOR LOCKS and OFF for UNLOCK your doors will lock every time you shift out of PARK P and there wil...

Page 187: ...k Out under Power Windows on page 2 20 Security Feedback By choosing different combinations of these selections you can choose the type of transmitter activated feedback when locking and unlocking you...

Page 188: ...press the SELECT button to record your selection For more information on this feature see Delayed Locking on page 2 12 Perimeter Lighting When the unlock button on the transmitter is pressed the Dayt...

Page 189: ...seat will move when you enter the vehicle after unlocking it with a remote keyless entry transmitter This will allow for easy entry For more information on this feature see Memory Seat and Mirrors on...

Page 190: ...s the same direction as true north as we know it So you must enter a zone number to tell the compass the difference between magnetic and actual north This tells the compass where in the country you ar...

Page 191: ...k the zone area you are most likely to drive in In Alaska use Zone 9 or 10 In Hawaii use Zone 7 Changing Your Zone Number 1 Press MODE to display COMPASS CALIBRATION 2 Press SELECT to display RESET CH...

Page 192: ...hould be calibrated You will know this when a direction is shown and the CALIBRATE COMPASS message is no longer displayed Compass Accuracy Your compass may show different headings around bridges power...

Page 193: ...em can do and how to operate all of its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP Wit...

Page 194: ...information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While you are tuned to an RDS station the station name or the call letters will appear on t...

Page 195: ...e RCL knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of the program if available For XM 48 contiguous US states...

Page 196: ...scanning presets The radio will scan only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your...

Page 197: ...can set up to six customized equalization settings by performing the following steps 1 Turn the radio on 2 Use the TONE button and the SELECT knob to create the desired equalization 3 Press and hold...

Page 198: ...o seconds will return all speaker settings to the middle position Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press PROG TYPE to activate pro...

Page 199: ...ll appear on the display The radio may switch to stronger stations To turn alternate frequency off press and hold BAND again for two seconds AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch...

Page 200: ...w group of words will appear on the display with each press Once the complete message has been displayed INFO will disappear from the display until another new message is received The old message can...

Page 201: ...ast tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements This function does not apply to XM Satellite Radio Service Radio Messages CALIBRATE Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the f...

Page 202: ...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 203: ...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 204: ...CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner If playing a CD R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD R quality the method of recording the quality of...

Page 205: ...he track number appear on the display 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 this button again to stop scanning RCL Recall Push...

Page 206: ...aying correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer If your radio displays an error message write it down and...

Page 207: ...der to receive the XM service For more information contact XM at www xmradio com or call 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 Playing the Radio PWR Power Push this knob to turn the system on and off VOL Volume Turn th...

Page 208: ...next or to the previous station and stay there The radio will seek only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal w SCAN x Press and hold either SCAN arrow for...

Page 209: ...tting the Tone Bass Treble 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 tone control can be adjusted Turn the S...

Page 210: ...show that the speakers can be adjusted Turn the SELECT knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers Pressing and holding the BAL FADE button for two seconds will return all speaker se...

Page 211: ...ll appear on the display The radio may switch to stronger stations To turn alternate frequency off press and hold BAND again for two seconds AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch...

Page 212: ...eatedly A new group of words will appear on the display with each press Once the complete message has been displayed INFO will disappear from the display until another new message is received The old...

Page 213: ...if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements This function does not apply to XM Satellite Radio Service Radio Messages CALIBRATE Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle fr...

Page 214: ...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 215: ...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 216: ...L knob Cassette tape adapter kits for portable CD players will work in your cassette tape player Your tape bias is set automatically when a metal or chrome tape is inserted If an error appears on the...

Page 217: ...ssette tape or CD when listening to the radio The cassette tape or CD symbol will appear on the display when a tape or CD is loaded Z Eject Press this button located next to the cassette tape slot to...

Page 218: ...r into the cassette slot It will power up the radio and begin playing The override feature will remain active until the eject button is pressed Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot label sid...

Page 219: ...rder RDM and the track number will appear on the display 4s Reverse Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track You will hear sound at a reduced volume Release this button to play...

Page 220: ...slot 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 button is pressed first CD Messages CHECK CD If this message...

Page 221: ...vehicle has the optional CD changer do not put heavy objects in the trunk You must first load the magazine with CDs before you can play a CD Each of the 12 trays holds one CD Slide the button on the t...

Page 222: ...ay to the right When the door is closed the changer will begin checking for CDs in the magazine This will continue for up to one and a half minutes depending on the number of CDs loaded To eject the m...

Page 223: ...ect the next CD in the magazine Each time you press this pushbutton the CD number on the radio display will go to that of the next available CD RDM 3 Random Press this pushbutton to listen to the trac...

Page 224: ...pear on the display and D will blink to indicate CD scan mode Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning AM FM Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing The inactive CD s will...

Page 225: ...n Number VIN If the radio is moved to a different vehicle it will not operate and LOCKED will appear on the display With THEFTLOCK activated your radio will not operate if stolen Audio Steering Wheel...

Page 226: ...eight seconds have played If you hold either arrow or press it more than once the CD will continue moving backward or forward through the CD Q VOL R Volume Press the up or the down arrow to increase o...

Page 227: ...as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player If you notice a reduction in sound quality try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault If this other cass...

Page 228: ...advised due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Diversity Antenna System Your AM FM antennas are located in the windshield and rear win...

Page 229: ...o not damage the grid lines for the AM FM antennas or place the cellular telephone antenna over the grid lines XM Satellite Radio Antenna System Your XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof...

Page 230: ...NOTES 3 110...

Page 231: ...ntrol 4 15 Driving at Night 4 16 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 18 City Driving 4 21 Freeway Driving 4 22 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 23 Highway Hypnosis 4 24 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 24 Wint...

Page 232: ...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 233: ...people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if someone plans to drive It is a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situati...

Page 234: ...water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks The law in an increasing number of U S states and...

Page 235: ...answer What if there is an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collis...

Page 236: ...en 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 thre...

Page 237: ...sh 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 will be hard...

Page 238: ...out 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 compute...

Page 239: ...In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Traction Control System TCS Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially us...

Page 240: ...em off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required See Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out under If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 30 To tur...

Page 241: ...ave ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice you will understand this The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is ba...

Page 242: ...ut sometimes you can not there is not room That is the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes See Brak...

Page 243: ...ther vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a b...

Page 244: ...es are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone is not trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the...

Page 245: ...wheels to spin A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If you have the traction control system remember It helps avoid only the acceleration skid If you do not...

Page 246: ...ippery until your vehicle 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 Remember Any...

Page 247: ...ut 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 t...

Page 248: ...ddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to s...

Page 249: ...id puddles But if you can not try to slow down before you hit them CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They will not work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose co...

Page 250: ...eep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you...

Page 251: ...y map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You will save time and energy See...

Page 252: ...e 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 253: ...y 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 is ready to go If it needs service have it done before sta...

Page 254: ...the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventil...

Page 255: ...slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they would not work well You woul...

Page 256: ...scraper a small 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...

Page 257: ...reezing 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 caut...

Page 258: ...d buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try n...

Page 259: ...n your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Op...

Page 260: ...known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck but you must use caution CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transaxl...

Page 261: ...be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 31 Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed See Roadside Assistanc...

Page 262: ...ns Is your vehicle ready to be towed Just as you would prepare your vehicle for a long trip you will want to make sure your vehicle is prepared to be towed See Before Leaving on a Long Trip on page 4...

Page 263: ...e can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may...

Page 264: ...ight your vehicle can properly carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight If your vehicle has the Tire and Loading Information label Example 1 the label is attached to the center pillar n...

Page 265: ...in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For e...

Page 266: ...nt Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Sub...

Page 267: ...ght and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Certification Label The Certification label found on the rear edge o...

Page 268: ...tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they will keep going CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can...

Page 269: ...nformation in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling acceleration braking du...

Page 270: ...when towing a trailer Do not drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Three important considerations have to do with...

Page 271: ...which will also reduce the trailer weight your vehicle can tow And if you tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your...

Page 272: ...st on page 2 37 Dirt and water can also enter the vehicle Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so...

Page 273: ...tance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passin...

Page 274: ...working Your vehicle has bulb warning lights When you plug a trailer lighting system into your vehicle s lighting system its bulb warning lights may not let you know if one of your lamps goes out So w...

Page 275: ...wly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you are pulling a trail...

Page 276: ...NOTES 4 46...

Page 277: ...31 Power Steering Fluid 5 39 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 40 Brakes 5 42 Battery 5 45 Jump Starting 5 47 Bulb Replacement 5 52 Halogen Bulbs 5 52 Headlamps 5 53 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 5 54 T...

Page 278: ...8 Vehicle Identification 5 99 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 99 Service Parts Identification Label 5 99 Electrical System 5 100 Add On Electrical Equipment 5 100 Headlamp Wiring 5 100 Windshield...

Page 279: ...ant to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of...

Page 280: ...ce Record on page 6 27 CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge exp...

Page 281: ...ise when you accelerate or drive uphill is considered normal This 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...

Page 282: ...warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing your em...

Page 283: ...the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on If this...

Page 284: ...p island Turn off your engine when you are refueling Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from...

Page 285: ...side of the vehicle While refueling hang the tethered fuel cap on the hook on the inside of the fuel door To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise The fuel cap has a spring i...

Page 286: ...ished pumping before you remove the nozzle Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5 94 When you put the fuel cap back on turn it to the r...

Page 287: ...p on page 3 48 Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor...

Page 288: ...clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer...

Page 289: ...the vehicle It is located next to the parking brake pedal near the floor 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and push up on the secondary hood release 3 Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure...

Page 290: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3800 L36 engine here is what you will see 5 14...

Page 291: ...Cap See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5 28 E Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 39 F Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 16 G Engine O...

Page 292: ...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 The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop S...

Page 293: ...hat the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for the location of the engine oil f...

Page 294: ...kness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by...

Page 295: ...Change Engine Oil Vehicles Without the GM Oil Life System If any one of these is true for you use the short trip city maintenance schedule Most trips are less than 5 miles 8 km This is particularly i...

Page 296: ...our dealer has GM trained service people who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level If the...

Page 297: ...oil products Used oil can be a threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring...

Page 298: ...pressing the hose 3 Pull out the filter Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 4 To reinstall the housing cover make sure the filter cover tabs position through the slots in the housing A no...

Page 299: ...Maintenance Services on page 6 4 How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department If you do it yourself be sure to fo...

Page 300: ...er in PARK P With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P Let the engine run at...

Page 301: ...into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It does not take much fluid genera...

Page 302: ...p the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gages work as they should Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL may cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition t...

Page 303: ...engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system Notice If you use the proper coolant you do not have to ad...

Page 304: ...ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine Occasionally check t...

Page 305: ...e engine 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...

Page 306: ...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 the window as necessary If you no longer have the overheat warning you can dri...

Page 307: ...ling Fans CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan I...

Page 308: ...ine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if th...

Page 309: ...r liquid such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued With plain wate...

Page 310: ...ng you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can...

Page 311: ...system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Do not press down while turning the pressure cap...

Page 312: ...area around the engine oil fill tube and cap before removing Twist the oil fill tube with cap attached counterclockwise and remove it 3 2 Lift the engine cover shield at the front slide the catch tab...

Page 313: ...stream of coolant coming from an air bleed valve close the valve Otherwise close the valve after the radiator is filled 6 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and the compartment 7 Replac...

Page 314: ...art the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans 11 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lowe...

Page 315: ...er neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrow on the pressure cap lines up like this Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located in the rear of the engine compartment on...

Page 316: ...tighten it 5 Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What t...

Page 317: ...ent Overview on page 5 14 for reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Wat...

Page 318: ...are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your...

Page 319: ...25 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTI...

Page 320: ...ake 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 whe...

Page 321: ...is time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco battery Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain...

Page 322: ...r 25 days or more remove the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down CAUTION Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be...

Page 323: ...stems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If they are it could cause a...

Page 324: ...ry of your vehicle under the hood It is located under the rear passenger s seat You will not need to access the battery for jump starting The remote positive terminal is for that purpose CAUTION An el...

Page 325: ...s can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The veh...

Page 326: ...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 one Do not let t...

Page 327: ...had the dead battery If it will not start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice If the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle T...

Page 328: ...y 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle 5 Return the positive remote terminal cover to its original position Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb to use see Replacement Bulbs on...

Page 329: ...bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove the bulb assembly from the headlamp assembly 2 Lift the tabs to remove the bulb from the assembly 3 Replace the bulb Push the bulb assembly in and turn it clo...

Page 330: ...move the two bolts 2 Use a flat tool by the outside mount to separate the lamp assembly from the outboard snap mounting pin Slide the headlamp assembly outward and lift it out 3 Disconnect the wiring...

Page 331: ...hem 5 Replace the bulb and reinstall the socket Then reconnect the wiring harness to the lamp assembly 6 Slide the lamp assembly back into place by lining up the track on the bottom of the assembly wi...

Page 332: ...plastic trim piece from the trunk 3 Pull the carpeting away from the rear corner of the trunk 4 Remove the three nuts holding the lamp in place and remove the lamp assembly 5 While pressing the relea...

Page 333: ...Lamps 3157 Stoplamps 3057 Taillamps 3057 Turn 3157 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking See Part B Owner Checks an...

Page 334: ...y a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your GM Warranty booklet for details For additional information refer to the tire manu...

Page 335: ...punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been d...

Page 336: ...nce Criteria Specification TPC Spec Original equipment tires designed to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or...

Page 337: ...d and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread F Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors treadwear traction and t...

Page 338: ...al The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread C Tire Identification Number TIN The Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size...

Page 339: ...pecification TPC Spec Original equipment tires designed to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all fed...

Page 340: ...peed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load Speed ratings range from A to Z Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on...

Page 341: ...3 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 33 Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that must always face outward when mounted on a v...

Page 342: ...aximum speed at which a tire can operate Traction The friction between the tire and the road surface The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road Tread...

Page 343: ...s high speed driving return to the cold inflation pressure shown on the Tire Loading Information label Example You ll find maximum load and inflation pressure molded on the tire s sidewall in small le...

Page 344: ...he tire pressure with the tire gage Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Check Tire Pressure System The check tire pressure sy...

Page 345: ...o need to reset the system whenever you rotate the tires buy new tires and install or remove the compact spare Do not reset the check tire pressure system without first correcting the cause of the pro...

Page 346: ...epending on your driving habits After the system has been calibrated the system will alert the driver that a tire is low up to a maximum speed of 65 mph 105 km h Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires sho...

Page 347: ...all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 109 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts...

Page 348: ...enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Buying New Tires...

Page 349: ...ould cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued and you c...

Page 350: ...requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlle...

Page 351: ...parately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you t...

Page 352: ...in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedomet...

Page 353: ...To help avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it is contacting your vehicle and do not spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them...

Page 354: ...y to its recommended pressure Pressing the AIR button will activate the inflator for ten minutes Notice If you run the accessory inflator longer than 30 minutes at a time you could damage the inflator...

Page 355: ...may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may...

Page 356: ...ind a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 3 Turn off the engine a...

Page 357: ...peting from the floor of the trunk 2 Remove the retainer then lift and remove the cover 3 Unscrew the wing nut and washer to remove the container that holds the wrench and jack 4 Remove the compact sp...

Page 358: ...l Nut Caps If your vehicle has aluminum wheels and a center cover hides the wheel nuts remove the center cover by using the flat end of the wrench to pry it off Do not drop the cover or lay it face do...

Page 359: ...e wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts but do not remove them 2 The jack has a bolt at the end Attach the wheel wrench to the bolt to create a jack handle 3 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to...

Page 360: ...es 28 cm back from the front wheel well The rear notch is 3 5 inches 9 cm forward from the rear wheel well CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off th...

Page 361: ...y and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 5 Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off th...

Page 362: ...can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do...

Page 363: ...them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Speci...

Page 364: ...the wheel wrench Then continue tightening one quarter turn for plastic caps or one eighth turn for steel caps Do not overtighten Storing the Flat Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other...

Page 365: ...meone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare tire is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire following for...

Page 366: ...emoving the compact spare See Check Tire Pressure System on page 5 68 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 shap...

Page 367: ...e Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Do not use any of these unless this manual says...

Page 368: ...ction use a sponge to remove any excess cleaner 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean water dampened towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by s...

Page 369: ...ng the Top of the Instrument 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...

Page 370: ...f color gloss retention and durability Washing 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 Do not wash your vehicle...

Page 371: ...roppings chemicals from industrial chimneys 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...

Page 372: ...brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Cleaning Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner Notice Using petroleum based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damag...

Page 373: ...frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical f...

Page 374: ...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 375: ...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 376: ...tected by an internal circuit breaker An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp system checked right away Windshiel...

Page 377: ...ould blow have your vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately Removing Fuses You will find a fuse puller attached in both of the fuse blocks Snap the wide end of the fuse puller on to the fuse at th...

Page 378: ...mp High Beam Right Fuses Usage 10 Headlamp High Beam Left 11 Ignition 1 12 Not Used 13 Transaxle 14 Cruise Control 15 Direct Ignition System 16 Injector Bank 2 17 Not Used 18 Not Used 19 Powertrain Co...

Page 379: ...C Solenoid 34 Accessory 35 Not Used 36 Starter 1 37 Cooling Fan 1 38 Ignition 1 39 Cooling Fan Series Parallel 40 Cooling Fan 2 Circuit Breakers Usage 41 Starter Fuses Usage 42 Not Used 43 Not Used 44...

Page 380: ...Pull up on the front of the cushion to release the front hooks 2 Pull the cushion up and out toward the front of the vehicle To reinstall the rear seat cushion do the following CAUTION A safety belt t...

Page 381: ...cushion lowered push rearward and then press down on the seat cushion until the spring locks on both ends engage 4 Check to make sure the safety belts are properly routed and that no portion of any sa...

Page 382: ...ntal Inflatable Restraint 9 Not Used Fuses Usage 10 Lamps Park Right 11 Ventilation Solenoid 12 Ignition 1 13 Lamps Park Left 14 Interior Lamp Dimmer Module 15 Satellite Digital Radio 16 Heated Seat L...

Page 383: ...35 Antilock Brake System 36 Turn Signal Hazard 37 HVAC Battery 38 Dash Integration Module Relays Usage 39 Fuel Pump 40 Parking Lamps 41 Ignition 1 42 Rear Fog Lamps 43 Not Used 44 Park Brake 45 Rever...

Page 384: ...Lighter 59 Rear Defog Fuses Usage 60 Not Used 61 Rear Defog 62 Not Used 63 Audio Amplifier Fuses Usage 64 Electronic Level Control Compressor Exhaust 65 Cigarette Lighter 66 Not Used 67 Not Used 68 No...

Page 385: ...erant R134a 2 2 lbs 1 0 kg Automatic Transaxle 7 4 quarts 7 0 L Engine Cooling System 10 0 quarts 9 5 L Engine Oil with Filter 4 5 quarts 4 3 L Fuel Tank 18 5 gallons 70 0 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft...

Page 386: ...r dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 25096932 A1096C Engine Oil Filter 25010792 PF 47 Fuel Filter 25121293 GF 627 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 25654414 Spark...

Page 387: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 5 111...

Page 388: ...NOTES 5 112...

Page 389: ...e 6 13 Part B Owner Checks and Services 6 19 At Each Fuel Fill 6 19 At Least Once a Month 6 19 At Least Twice a Year 6 20 At Least Once a Year 6 20 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 23 Steerin...

Page 390: ...necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle ma...

Page 391: ...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 12 Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you...

Page 392: ...wing 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 t...

Page 393: ...dule if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down sooner Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter...

Page 394: ...iles 83 000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only Every 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Spark Plug Wire Inspection Spark Plug Replacement Automatic Transaxle Service normal conditions Every 1...

Page 395: ...times you stop for fuel It is possible that if you are driving under the best conditions the oil life system may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year However your engine oil a...

Page 396: ...Cleaner Filter on page 5 21 for more information An Emission Control Service See footnote 18 000 Miles 30 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Cont...

Page 397: ...tation on page 5 70 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 39 000 Miles 65 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emi...

Page 398: ...frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000 miles 166 000 km 51 0...

Page 399: ...tation on page 5 70 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 69 000 Miles 115 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Em...

Page 400: ...gine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 90 000 Miles 150 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An E...

Page 401: ...ur automatic transaxle fluid change both the fluid and filter 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coo...

Page 402: ...will come on Change your oil as soon as possible within the next two times you stop for fuel It is possible that if you are driving under the best conditions the oil life system may not indicate that...

Page 403: ...Rotation on page 5 70 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An...

Page 404: ...ing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000 miles 166 000 km 5...

Page 405: ...Rotation on page 5 70 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 82 500 Miles 137 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first A...

Page 406: ...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 If you have not...

Page 407: ...ecessary See Engine Oil on page 5 16 for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 26 for fur...

Page 408: ...ning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5 94 Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clea...

Page 409: ...other position your vehicle needs service Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or ot...

Page 410: ...lar brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake...

Page 411: ...and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and th...

Page 412: ...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 413: ...26 Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Usage Fluid Lubricant Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lu...

Page 414: ...s of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood and Door Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Usage Fluid Lubricant Fuel Door Glove Box Door Console Door and Rear...

Page 415: ...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 416: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 28...

Page 417: ...isabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United S...

Page 418: ...ustomer 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 ha...

Page 419: ...22203 1804 Telephone 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...

Page 420: ...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 421: ...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 422: ...identification required Replacement keys or locksmith service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle Delivery of the replacement key will be covered within 10 m...

Page 423: ...not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Buick reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without no...

Page 424: ...can generally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait Pontiac helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options Depending on the circumstances your d...

Page 425: ...overage period but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty c...

Page 426: ...Module SDM in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated such as engine speed brake applications throttle position vehicle speed safety belt usage a...

Page 427: ...afety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway...

Page 428: ...Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engine...

Page 429: ...tions are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Easte...

Page 430: ...NOTES 7 14...

Page 431: ...i Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 44 Appearance Care 5 91 Care of Safety Belts 5 94 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 97 Appearance Care cont Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 5 91 Cleaning the Outside of...

Page 432: ...gen Bulbs 5 52 Headlamps 5 53 Bulb Replacement cont Replacement Bulbs 5 57 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 5 56 Buying New Tires 5 72 C Calibrating the Compass 3 72 California Fuel 5...

Page 433: ...int 1 38 Chime Level Adjustment 3 109 Choosing Your Zone Number 3 71 Cigarette Lighter 3 26 Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle 5 91 Outside of Your Vehicle 5 94 Underbody Maintenance 5 97 Weatherstrips 5...

Page 434: ...ve Driving 4 2 Defogging and Defrosting 3 28 3 33 Delayed Entry Lighting 3 18 Delayed Exit Lighting 3 19 Delayed Locking 2 12 3 68 Dinghy Towing 4 32 Diversity Antenna System 3 108 Doing Your Own Serv...

Page 435: ...lant Heater 2 28 Coolant Temperature Gage 3 47 Cooling System Inspection 6 24 Drive Belt Routing 5 111 Engine Compartment Overview 5 14 Exhaust 2 37 Engine cont Oil 5 16 Overheating 5 29 Starting 2 27...

Page 436: ...s 5 5 System Inspection 6 23 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 101 Windshield Wiper 5 100 G Gage Check Gages Warning Light 3 54 Engine Coolant Temperature 3 47 Fuel 3 56 Oil Pressure 3 52 Speedometer...

Page 437: ...4 20 I If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5 30 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5 29 If the Light Is Flashing 3 50 If the Light Is On Steady 3 50 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard 4 28 If You Ar...

Page 438: ...ning 3 54 Check Oil Level 3 53 Door Ajar 3 54 Low Traction Active 3 46 Low Washer Fluid Warning 3 53 Malfunction Indicator 3 48 Safety Belt Reminder 3 40 Security 3 53 Service Vehicle Soon 3 55 TCS Wa...

Page 439: ...D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 25 Part E Maintenance Record 6 27 Maintenance Schedule cont Selecting the Right Schedule 6 5 Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 6 6 Steering Suspension and Fro...

Page 440: ...ent 3 34 Outside Convex Mirror 2 41 Curb View Assist Mirror 2 41 Heated Mirrors 2 41 Power Mirrors 2 40 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror 3 69 Overriding Lock Delay 2 15 Overseas Customer Assistance 7 5...

Page 441: ...e Cap 5 28 Radio Data System RDS 3 74 3 86 Radio Messages 3 81 3 93 Radios 3 73 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 107 Care of Your CD Player 3 108 Care of Your CDs 3 108 Radio with Cassette and CD 3...

Page 442: ...27 Right Front Passenger Position Safety Belts 1 21 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out 4 31 Routing Engine Drive Belt 5 111 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2...

Page 443: ...eet Metal Damage 5 96 Shifting Into Park P 2 33 Shifting Out of Park P 2 36 Short Trip City Definition 6 5 Short Trip City Intervals 6 5 Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 6 6 Skidding 4 15 Some Ot...

Page 444: ...e Tire 5 90 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 79 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 67 Tires cont Inspection and Rotation 5 70 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 74 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 5 75 Wheel Replacement 5 75...

Page 445: ...Data 3 60 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 10 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 99 Service Parts Identification Label 5 99 Vehicle Personalization DIC 3 64 Memory Seat and Mirrors...

Page 446: ...Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 4 45 Where to Put the Restraint 1 38 Why Safety Belts Work 1 9 Window Lock Out 2 20 3 67 Windows 2 19 Power 2 20 Windshield Washer 3 14 Fluid 5 40 Windshield Wa...

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