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Fuses

Usage

RDI FAN

Electric Cooling Fan

ABS NO. 1

Anti-lock Brake System
(With Stability Control System)

FOG

Front Fog Lamps

EFI2

Multiport Fuel Injection System/
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
System, Emission Control System

EFI3

Multiport Fuel Injection System/
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
System, Emission Control System

HEAD MAIN

Right Headlamp, Left Headlamp
Fuses

ALT-S

Charging System

EFI

Electronic Fuel Injection System

HAZARD

Turn Signal Lamps, Emergency
Flasher

HORN

Horn

DOME

Interior Lights, Gauges and Meters,
Audio System, Remote Keyless Entry
System, Navigation System
(If Equipped)

Fuses

Usage

MAIN

Starter System, AM2 Fuse

AMP

Audio System

MAYDAY

OnStar

System

ALT

ABS NO.1, ABS NO.2, RDI FAN,
FOG, Heater, AM1, POWER, DOOR,
ECU-B, TAIL, STOP, P/POINT, INV,
OBD Fuses, Charging System

HEAD RH

Right-hand Headlamp, Headlamp
High Beam Indicator Lamp

HEAD LH

Left-hand Headlamp

Relays

Usage

M/G

HEAD

Headlamps

DIMMER

Headlamp Dimmer

FAN NO. 2

Cooling Fan System

FAN NO. 1

Cooling Fan System

EFI

Electronic Fuel Injection System

FOG

Fog Lamps

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Summary of Contents for 2005 Vibe

Page 1: ...Indicators 3 25 Audio System s 3 42 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 37 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 All Wheel Drive 5 48 Bulb Replacement 5 49 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 56 Tires 5 57 Appearance Care 5 87 Vehicle Identification 5 95 Electrical System 5 95 Capacities and Specifications...

Page 2: ...he new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 05VIBE A First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 04 26 04 All Rights Reserved Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle...

Page 3: ...ION 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 these cautions If you do not you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Do Not Do Not do this or Do Not let this happen iii ...

Page 4: ...o warning labels on the vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gage or indicator If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component gage or indicator reference the f...

Page 5: ...These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle v ...

Page 6: ... NOTES vi ...

Page 7: ...nt Systems 1 31 Where to Put the Restraint 1 34 Top Strap 1 35 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 37 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 38 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 39 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 40 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 42 Airbag System 1 46 Where Are the Airbags 1 49 When Should a...

Page 8: ...sh a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the bar located under the front seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place Don t put anything under the front seats Items under the seats could keep the seats from locking into place proper...

Page 9: ...he desired height It is easier to use the adjuster when the seat is unoccupied Make sure the vehicle is in PARK P before adjusting the seat Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the seatback lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Push on the seat to make sure it is locked into position Pull up on the lever without pushing on the sea...

Page 10: ...b because it will not be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can not do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback...

Page 11: ...he seatback forward to carry longer objects such as skis be sure any such cargo is not near an airbag In a crash an inflating airbag might force that object toward a person This could cause severe injury or even death Secure objects away from the area in which an airbag would inflate For more information see Where Are the Airbags on page 1 49 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 32 CAUTION Things yo...

Page 12: ...osition and locked 2 Pull up on one of the levers located on either side of the back of the passenger s seatback 3 Fold the seatback down To raise the seatback do the following 1 Pull the seatback up and push it back to lock it into place Make sure the safety belt is not twisted or caught in the seatback 2 Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure it is locked into position 3 Use the reclin...

Page 13: ...may affect the proper functioning of the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 56 CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked CAUTION A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not pr...

Page 14: ...o position Safety Belts Safety Belts They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts CAUTION Do not let anyone ride where he or she can not wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you are not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the veh...

Page 15: ...ee Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3 28 In most states and in all Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here is why They work You never know if you will be in a crash If you do have a crash you do not know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person would not survive But most crashes are in between In many of the...

Page 16: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 10 ...

Page 17: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 11 ...

Page 18: ...nel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make such good sense 1 12 ...

Page 19: ...belts not instead of them Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you are in a vehicle that has airbags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That is true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I am a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an exc...

Page 20: ...tion First you will want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We will start with the driver position Driver Position Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here is how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted ...

Page 21: ...on the shoulder belt 6 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the ...

Page 22: ...oo loose It will not 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 The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 16 ...

Page 23: ...an 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 serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 17 ...

Page 24: ...eriously 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 force to the ribs which are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 18 ...

Page 25: ... across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 19 ...

Page 26: ...to the height that is right for you Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder To move it down squeeze the button and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to ...

Page 27: ...ont Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 1 14 The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all th...

Page 28: ... plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the buckle does not click check to be sure that you are using the correct buckle The buckle for the center rear passenger position has the word CENTER on it When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough s...

Page 29: ...uching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the pelvic bones And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 1 23 ...

Page 30: ...ee them they are located on the retractor part of the safety belts for the driver and right front passenger They help the safety belts reduce a person s forward movement in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash If the passenger sensing system detects that there is not a passenger in the right front passenger position the safety belt pretensioner for that position will not activate See...

Page 31: ... the extender Always disconnect the extender from the safety belt after you use it so that the airbag will work properly the next time someone uses that seat When you use a safety belt extender in the right front passenger s seat make sure the passenger airbag status indicator shows ON See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3 30 If the indicator shows OFF disconnect the extender s latch fro...

Page 32: ...er belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even 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 other people who are buc...

Page 33: ...r belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in...

Page 34: ... force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be r...

Page 35: ...0 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint CAUTION Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them...

Page 36: ...t 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 particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck T...

Page 37: ...e child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a ...

Page 38: ...of 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 with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields 1 32 ...

Page 39: ...d 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 restraint in the vehicle and the add on child restraint s harness system holds the child in place within the restraint One system the three point harness has straps that come down over each of the in...

Page 40: ...otors recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear facing infant seat a child riding in a forward facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint A label on your sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to t...

Page 41: ... Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap or top tether It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision For it to work a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle Some top strap equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored Others require the top strap always to be anchored Be sure to read and follow the instructions for yo...

Page 42: ...ing a crash A child or others could be injured if this happens To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle attach only one child restraint per bracket Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Raise the head restraint and route the...

Page 43: ... rear cargo area To access the anchors open the compartment doors marked with the child restraint anchor symbol Do not secure a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger s position if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored There is no place to anchor the to...

Page 44: ...aints easier does not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead it uses vehicle anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether strap A Lower Anchorage B Lower Anchorage C Top Tether A Lower Anchorage B Lower Anchorage In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint designed for that sy...

Page 45: ...h that restraint and also the instructions in this manual Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating position you want to use where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion See Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 38 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Attach and tighten the LATCH att...

Page 46: ...hat came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the child restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 3 Buckle the belt If the buckle does not click check to be sure that you are us...

Page 47: ...o the retractor If you are using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be re...

Page 48: ...tem and other important safety information A label on your sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint wou...

Page 49: ...ap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Your vehicle has airbags See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 56 General Motors recommends that rear facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If your chil...

Page 50: ...or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 44 ...

Page 51: ...nd seat mounted side impact airbag if equipped the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will be lit and stay lit when the key is turned to ON If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint with the ignition key in the ACC or LOCK position If after reinstalling t...

Page 52: ...e driver and a frontal airbag for the right front passenger Your vehicle may also have seat mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger Your vehicle may also have roof mounted side impact airbags for the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the driver and for the right front passenger and the passenger seated directly behind that passenger If your vehicle has si...

Page 53: ...y only in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes They are not designed to inflate in rollover rear or low speed frontal crashes CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued or in many side crashes And for some unrestrained occupants frontal airbags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful airbags have provided in the past Side impact airbags are designed to inflate onl...

Page 54: ...aintaining control of the vehicle Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young ...

Page 55: ...g symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 29 for more information Where Are the Airbags The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 49 ...

Page 56: ...driver it is in the ceiling above the side windows If your vehicle has a roof mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger and the person seated directly behind that passenger it is in the ceiling above the side windows CAUTION If something is between an occupant and an airbag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even...

Page 57: ...severe frontal or near frontal crashes But they are designed to inflate only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold Deployment thresholds take into account a variety of desired deployment and non deployment events and are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the occupants Whether your frontal airbags will or sho...

Page 58: ...irbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes A side impact airbag will inflate if the crash severity is above the system s designed threshold level The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design Side impact airbags are not designed to inflate in frontal or near frontal impacts rollovers or rear impacts because inflation would not likely help the occupant Your vehicl...

Page 59: ...n belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel In moderate to severe side collisions even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts Airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But a frontal airbag would not help you in man...

Page 60: ... into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an airbag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a his...

Page 61: ...rbag covering on the ceiling near the side windows the airbags may not work properly You may have to replace the airbag module in the steering wheel both the airbag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s airbag or the airbag modules the seatback and the ceiling covering for the side impact airbags if equipped Do not open or break the airbag coverings If your vehicle ever g...

Page 62: ...s are not part of the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger s seat assembly and safety belt assembly The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the passenger s frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag if equipped and safety belt pretensioner should be enabled ...

Page 63: ...assenger seat is unoccupied the system determines that a small child is present in a child restraint the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat a right front passenger takes his her weight off of the seat for a period of time the right front passenger seat is occupied by a smaller person such as a child who has outgrown child restraints or if there is a critical problem ...

Page 64: ...ator light shows ON then reconnect the safety belt extender If you use the safety belt extender while the indicator light shows OFF the right front passenger s frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag if equipped may not activate correctly See Airbag System on page 1 46 for important safety information about your airbags The passenger sensing system is designed to enable may inflate the ...

Page 65: ... passenger s airbag If the airbag readiness light and the OFF light in the passenger airbag status indicator come on together it may mean there is a malfunction in the passenger sensing system Secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer CAUTION If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on it m...

Page 66: ...d Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 11 CAUTION For up to two minutes after the ignition key is turned off and th...

Page 67: ...ee Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7 2 Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your dealer Such changes can interfere with the proper operation of the airbag system passenger sensing system and or safety belt pretensioners Repairs on or near the front seat belt retractor assemblies Modification of the suspension system Attachment of a grille guard bull bar kangaroo b...

Page 68: ...e in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7 2 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job ha...

Page 69: ...ATCH system safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision If the frontal airbags inflate you will also need to replace the driver s and right front passenger s safety belt retractor assembly Be sure to do so Then the new retractor assembly will be there to help protect you in a ...

Page 70: ... NOTES 1 64 ...

Page 71: ...4 Manual Transaxle Operation 2 25 Parking Brake 2 28 Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transaxle 2 28 Shifting Out of Park P Automatic Transaxle 2 30 Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transaxle 2 31 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 32 Engine Exhaust 2 32 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 33 Mirrors 2 34 Manual Rearview Mirror 2 34 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar 2 34 Outside Remote Control Mirro...

Page 72: ...h 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 leave the keys in a vehicle with children 2 2 ...

Page 73: ...a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the tag in a safe place If you lose your key you ll be able to have a new one made easily using this code If you need a new key contact your dealership to obtain the correct key code See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 for more information Notice If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle you may have to damage the vehicle to get in Be sure...

Page 74: ... 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 a decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this Check the d...

Page 75: ...e the doors are open the key is in the ignition or if the liftglass or hatch are not completely closed and latched UNLOCK Press this button once to unlock the driver s door The turn signal lights will flash twice and the interior lamps will come on to confirm that the door has unlocked If the UNLOCK button is pressed again within three seconds all remaining doors will unlock The interior lamps wil...

Page 76: ... your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably time to change the battery Notice When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these s...

Page 77: ...TION Continued CAUTION Continued Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your key or the remote keyless entry transmitter if equipped See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2 5 for more information If your...

Page 78: ... has this feature the power door lock switch is located on the armrest on the door e Power Door Lock Press the power door lock switch on the driver s or passenger s door to lock or unlock all the doors at once The automatic power door locks will lock all the doors and liftgate when the shift lever is moved out of PARK P The system will automatically unlock the doors and liftgate when the ignition ...

Page 79: ...s moved to PARK P with the ignition on Mode 4 All doors and liftgate lock when the shift lever is moved out of PARK P with the ignition on and all doors and liftgate closed All doors and liftgate unlock when the ignition switch is turned from ON to ACC or to LOCK To change the mode you are in do the following 1 Set the interior lamp control dial to the door position See Interior Lamps Control on p...

Page 80: ...ocated on the inside of the rear door trim To use these locks do the following 1 Slide the lever down 2 Close the door 3 Do the same thing to the other rear door lock The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use To open a rear door with the security lock do the following 1 Unlock the door from the inside 2 Then open the door from the outside 2 10 ...

Page 81: ...ON It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate or liftglass open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can not see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate or liftglass Make sure all other windows are shut...

Page 82: ...to pull it down To lock the liftgate turn the key clockwise To open the liftglass using the key insert the key into the keyhole and turn counterclockwise to the second position Use the handle in the center of the liftglass to help in lifting the glass Your vehicle may have a liftglass release button which is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel Press this button to rel...

Page 83: ...le 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 vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 13 ...

Page 84: ... Out Press the window lock out button located near the driver s power door lock switches to disable the passenger s power window switches Press the button again to enable the window switches Only the driver s window will operate with the lock out button pressed Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them to the side The visors can also be extended for more c...

Page 85: ...r s or front passenger s side doors are unlocked forcibly the other side doors and the liftgate will be locked automatically Arming the System To arm the system do the following 1 Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position and remove it 2 Close and lock all doors and liftgate with the key or remote keyless entry transmitter The indicator light located on the instrument panel to the left of the ste...

Page 86: ...ork properly have it checked by your dealer How the System Alarm is Activated The system will activate the alarm under the following conditions If the driver s or front passenger s door is unlocked or if any of the other doors or the liftgate is forcibly opened without the key or remote keyless entry transmitter If the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected If the ignition is hot wi...

Page 87: ...ated Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Notice Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Do not drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 805 km Do not make full throttle starts Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linings ...

Page 88: ...needs service A LOCK This is the only position from which you can remove the key This locks your steering wheel ignition and automatic transaxle Push in the ignition switch as you turn the key toward you If you have an automatic transaxle the ignition switch cannot be turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is in PARK P CAUTION On manual transaxle vehicles turning the key to LOCK and removing it wil...

Page 89: ...key The ignition switch will return to ON for normal driving When the engine is not running ACC and ON allow you to operate some of your electrical accessories A warning tone will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is still in ACC or LOCK and the key is in the ignition Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine will not star...

Page 90: ...our vehicle is ready to be driven Do not run your engine at high speed when it is cold If the weather is below freezing 32 F or 0 C let the engine run for a few minutes to warm up 3 If your engine still will not start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for ...

Page 91: ...ng 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 properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the ...

Page 92: ... 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 your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transaxle on page 2 28 If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 40 Ensure that the sh...

Page 93: ...icle 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 the wheels To restart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brak...

Page 94: ... hills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in LOW L the transaxle will not shift into low gear until the vehicle is going slow enough Notice Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transaxle If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place Overdrive Off Yo...

Page 95: ...RD 3 FOURTH 4 FIFTH 5 Shift into THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 the same way you do for SECOND 2 Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal To stop let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift to NEUTRAL NEUTRAL Use this position when you start or idle your engine REVERSE R To ba...

Page 96: ...THIRD 3 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal FOURTH 4 FIFTH 5 SIXTH 6 Shift into FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 and SIXTH 6 the same way you do for THIRD 3 Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal To stop let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift...

Page 97: ...ed Shift Speeds Engine 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 4 to 5 or 5 to 4 5 to 6 or 6 to 5 1 8 L Code 8 15 mph 24 km h 25 mph 40 km h 40 mph 64 km h 45 mph 72 km h 1 8 L Code L 15 mph 24 km h 25 mph 40 km h 40 mph 64 km h 45 mph 72 km h 50 mph 80 km h If your speed drops below 20 mph 32 km h or if the engine is not running smoothly you should downshift to the next lower gear You m...

Page 98: ...r or damage to brake system parts Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving If you are towing a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 40 Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transaxle CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have ...

Page 99: ...leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running If you have to leave your automatic transaxle vehicle with the engine runnin...

Page 100: ...e the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of Park P Automatic Transaxle Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift fr...

Page 101: ...y 4 While maintaining brake application move the shift lever into the drive gear you want 5 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as possible Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transaxle Before you get out of your vehicle move the shift lever into REVERSE R and firmly apply the parking brake Once the shift lever has been placed into REVERSE R with the clutch pedal pressed in you can turn the ignition key to OFF...

Page 102: ...nconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs were not done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming...

Page 103: ...ning 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 parking brake firmly set Your 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...

Page 104: ...See OnStar System on page 2 35 for information on the services OnStar provides While sitting in a comfortable position adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side The control at the bottom of the mirror is the day night feature that allows adjustment to the mirror so that the glare of headlamps from behind is red...

Page 105: ...ng system GPS satellite technology wireless communications and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety security information and convenience services A complete OnStar user s guide and the terms and conditions of the OnStar Subscription Service Agreement are included in the vehicle s glove box literature For more information visit www onstar com or www onstarcanada com Contact OnSta...

Page 106: ...hand held cell phone is lost forgotten or has a low battery It is a hands free wireless phone that is integrated into the vehicle Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges To find out more about OnStar Personal Calling refer to the OnStar user s guide in the vehicle s glove box or visit www onstar com or www onstarcana...

Page 107: ...d on the center console near the parking brake Instrument Panel Storage Area There are storage compartments located on the instrument panel in two places They are below the interior instrument panel brightness dial and below the shift lever Pull the top of the door toward you to open it or for the compartment below the shift lever push the button to open it Center Console Storage Area A storage ar...

Page 108: ...the Floor Mat To remove the floor mat pull up on the rear of the mat to disconnect it from the locator hooks To reinstall the floor mat line up the openings in the floor mat over the locator hooks and push down into place Rear Storage Area A storage area is located under the rear cargo area floor panel Turn the knobs on the floor panel to unlock the storage area access cover Be sure to lock the ac...

Page 109: ... carried in the rear cargo area is secure See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 32 Cargo Cover To use the cargo cover attach the side hooks of the cargo cover to the upper tie down hooks located along both sides of the rear cargo area CAUTION An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver You or others could be injured If you remove the cover ...

Page 110: ...ded Sunroof If the vehicle has a sunroof it can be opened or put in a tilt position To tilt the sunroof slide the sunshade rearward then press the switch marked UP Press the other end of the switch to lower the sunroof The ignition must be in the ON position for the switch to work To open or close the sunroof press the switch marked SLIDE rearward or forward The sunroof will close partially and st...

Page 111: ...ernating Current 3 18 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter 3 19 Climate Controls 3 20 Climate Control System 3 20 Outlet Adjustment 3 22 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 3 23 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 25 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 26 Speedometer and Odometer 3 27 Trip Odometers 3 27 Tachometer 3 27 Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 28 Airbag Readiness Light 3 29 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...

Page 112: ...or Ajar Light 3 40 Fuel Gage 3 41 Low Fuel Warning Light 3 41 Audio System s 3 42 Setting the Time 3 42 Radio with CD 3 43 Radio with Six Disc CD 3 53 Navigation Radio System 3 64 Radio Reception 3 64 Care of Your CDs 3 64 Care of Your CD Player 3 65 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 65 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 65 Section 3 Instrument Panel 3 2 ...

Page 113: ... NOTES 3 3 ...

Page 114: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Page 115: ...ass Release Button See Liftgate Liftglass on page 2 11 K Tire Pressure Monitor Reset Button See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 65 L Coinholder See Coinholder s on page 2 37 M TRAC OFF Button See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 9 N Content Theft Deterrent Security Light See Content Theft Deterrent on page 2 15 O Storage Compartment See Instrument Panel Storage Area on page 2 37 P Turn...

Page 116: ... The hazard warning flasher button is located near the center of the instrument panel Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key is not in Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals will not work Other Warnin...

Page 117: ...he steering wheel to a comfortable position then move the lever upward to lock the column in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The turn signal multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column This lever operates the following Exterior Lamps See Exterior Lamps on page 3 13 Turn and Lane Change Signals See Turn and Lane Change Signals on page 3 8 Headlamp High Low Beam Chan...

Page 118: ...ay be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out have it replaced to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and then check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 96 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer The headlamps must be on for this feature to work For high beams push the turn signal lev...

Page 119: ...ME band Turn the band forward or rearward for longer or shorter delay interval LO Low Move the lever to LO for steady wiping at low speed HI High Move the lever to HI for steady wiping at high speed REAR To turn on the rear window wiper twist the end of the lever upward to ON For intermittent wiping twist the end of the lever to INT The wiper does not work with the rear liftglass open Be sure to c...

Page 120: ...f water on the rear window then twist the lever back up to wipe the window This feature is helpful to quickly clear the rear liftglass when very dirty CAUTION In freezing weather do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Cruise Control If your vehicle has cruise control the lever is located on the right side...

Page 121: ...button at the end of the cruise control lever The CRUISE light on the instrument panel cluster will come on See Cruise Control Light on page 3 39 for more information 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Move the lever down to SET COAST and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal Resuming a Set Speed Suppose the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This w...

Page 122: ...you do this you ll go about 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills Wh...

Page 123: ...three positions OFF Turning the switch to this position turns off all lamps except the Daytime Running Lamps DRL O Parking Lamps Turning the switch to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamp Instrument Panel Lights A symbol will appear on the instrument panel cluster when your parking lamps are on See Lights On Reminder on ...

Page 124: ... won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When you turn the exterior lamp switch to the headlamp position your DRL will go off and your headlamps will come on The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on When it begins to get dark the headlamps will automatically switch from DRL to the regular headlamps See Automatic Headlamp System following When you turn the...

Page 125: ...ghtness along with the taillamps sidemarker parking lamps and the instrument panel lights The radio lights will be dimmer and the instrument panel cluster lights may dim There will be a delay before the lights will turn on when starting the car at night Fog Lamps Fog Lamps Turn the band on the turn signal multifunction lever to the fog lamp symbol to turn the fog lamps on They will come on only wh...

Page 126: ...is opened After all the doors liftgate and liftglass are closed and the key is out of the ignition in LOCK or ACC the light will remain on for about 15 seconds and then go out except under the following conditions The ignition is turned to ACC or ON after all the doors the liftgate and the liftglass are closed All the doors and liftgate are locked when the liftglass is closed and the light is stil...

Page 127: ... is equipped with reading lamps there are two buttons located on the bottom of the mirror Press the buttons to turn the lamps on and press them again to turn the lamps off To prevent the battery from draining on vehicles with power door locks the lamps will automatically turn off when the key is in the ACC or LOCK positions or if the key is removed for 20 minutes or more The lights will come on wh...

Page 128: ...see your dealer for additional information on the power accessory plugs Notice Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment When adding electrical equipment be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included w...

Page 129: ...r vehicle Never put flammable items in the ashtray To use the lighter if your vehicle has one push the lighter in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back out by itself If the engine is not running the key must be in ACC to use the lighter It is not recommended to use the cigarette lighter to plug in auxiliary electrical equipment Use the accessory power outlet for phones and other ...

Page 130: ... upper instrument panel outlets and to the floor outlets 6 Floor This mode directs the air to the floor outlets and to the outboard outlets for the side windows Recirculation Press this button located in the center of the instrument panel to the left of the audio system to turn the recirculation mode on or off This mode keeps outside air from coming in the vehicle It can be used to prevent outside...

Page 131: ...hicle while idling or after turning off the engine This is normal Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity moisture condensing on the cool window glass This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the pa...

Page 132: ...e rear window defogger is activated Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible The rear window defogger will turn off automatically approximately 15 minutes after the button is pressed The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine Notice Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window may damage the rear window...

Page 133: ...on page 6 4 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Passenger compartment air both outside and recirculated air is routed through a passenger compartment air filter The filter removes certain contaminants from the air including pollen and dust particles Reductions in airflow which may occur more quickly in dusty areas indicate that the filter needs to be replaced early An air filter is available through ...

Page 134: ...e cover 4 Remove the air filter 5 Reverse the steps to install the new air filter It will not cause damage to your vehicle if you choose not to replace the air filter after removing it However the air coming into your vehicle will not be filtered 3 24 ...

Page 135: ...ages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warnin...

Page 136: ...s designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel is left in the tank and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically United States Cluster shown Canada similar 3 26 ...

Page 137: ...your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero The button located on the right side of the instrument panel cluster allows you to switch between the odometer and the two trip odometers Press the button once to switch to TRIP A and again to switch to TRIP B To return the display to the odometer reading press the trip odometer button again To set the trip odometers to zero...

Page 138: ...er light for the right front passenger position This light is located on the center of the instrument panel above the audio system When the key is turned to ON or START this light will come on as a reminder for the right front passenger to fasten the safety belt The safety belt light will flash until the right front passenger s safety belt is buckled The passenger s safety belt reminder light will...

Page 139: ...n after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your airbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on or keeps flashing after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system and safety belt pretension system may not be working properly The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even i...

Page 140: ...hild restraint installed in the right front passenger s seat it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger s frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag if equipped A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very c...

Page 141: ...on of the airbags See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 29 Charging System Light This light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working Then it should go out when the engine starts If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the electrical charging system It could indicate that you have a loos...

Page 142: ...he light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towe...

Page 143: ... on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 32 The anti lock brake system warning light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON This is normal If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed ...

Page 144: ...normal driving mode while driving Stabilitrak Indicator Light This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the traction control system or the vehicle stability control VSC system The light will come on when the ignition is turned to ON and will go off after a few seconds If the light comes on while driving the system does not work However as conventional braking operates when applied ther...

Page 145: ...sible See Engine Overheating on page 5 30 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner envir...

Page 146: ...overed by your warranty This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection Maintenance test This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and the engine is not running If the light does not come on have it repaired This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected ...

Page 147: ... just drive through a deep puddle of water If so your electrical system may be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 5 Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently a...

Page 148: ...ving This may take several days of routine driving If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection Oil Pressure Light If you have a problem with your oil this light may stay on after you start your engine or come on when you are driving This indicates that there is not enough oil pressu...

Page 149: ...nty Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil Lights On Reminder This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on See Headlamps on Reminder on page 3 13 for more information Taillamp Indicator Light This light will come on when your taillamps are on See Exterior Lamps on page 3 13 for more information Cruise Control Light The CRUISE light appears whenever y...

Page 150: ...ht will illuminate when the headlamp high beams are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 8 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light This light will come on when your windshield washer fluid is low See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 38 for more information Door Ajar Light This light will come on if any door the rear liftgate or the rear liftglass are not completely closed Canada Only 3 40 ...

Page 151: ...None of these show a problem with your fuel gage At the gas station the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads F or full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill it It takes the gage several minutes to read F or full after filling t...

Page 152: ...your audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls Setting the Time The radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MIN to represent minutes Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour appears on the display AM will appear for morning hours Press and hold the minute button until the correct minute appears on the display The time can be set w...

Page 153: ... In rare cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While the radio is tuned to an RDS station the station name or call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the ...

Page 154: ...is button is inoperable on this radio Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 if equipped The display will show the selection TUNE Turn this knob to select radio stations w SEEK x Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio will only seek stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band ...

Page 155: ...ed Turn the SELECT knob to increase or to decrease If a station is weak or noisy decrease the treble To return all of the tone controls to the middle position press and hold the TONE button until FLAT appears on the display EQ Equalizer Press this button to select customized equalization settings Up to six customized equalization settings can be programmed by performing the following steps 1 Turn ...

Page 156: ...r on the display 2 Turn the SELECT knob to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY is displayed press either SEEK arrow to select the PTY and take you to the PTY s first station 4 To go to another station within that PTY and the PTY is displayed press either SEEK arrow once If the PTY is not displayed press either SEEK arrow twice to display the PTY and then to go to another station 5 Press PROG TYPE ...

Page 157: ...elect mode is on 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton RDS Messages ALERT Alert warns of local or national emergencies When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station ALERT will appear on the display You will hear the announcement even if the volume is low or a CD is playing If a CD is playing play will stop during the announcement Alert announcements cannot be turned off ALERT will...

Page 158: ...e the brackets or use the TUNE knob or the SEEK arrows to go to a station that broadcasts traffic announcements If no station is found that broadcasts traffic announcements NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display The radio will play the traffic announcement if the volume is low The radio will interrupt the play of a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements and the brackets are d...

Page 159: ...pen area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavail Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer ass...

Page 160: ...k active The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your dealer Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate th...

Page 161: ...dled There may be an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur try a known good CD Do not add paper labels to CDs they could get caught in the CD player If an error appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section 1 Forward Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track You will hear sound at a ...

Page 162: ...ctive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening CD AUX Auxiliary Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio The CD symbol will appear on the display when a CD is loaded Z Eject Press this button to eject a CD Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded with the ignition and radio off if this button is pressed first CD Messages CH...

Page 163: ...see the display you want then hold the knob until the display flashes The selected display will now be the default AUTO VOL Automatic Volume The system has a feature called automatic volume With this feature the audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive Set the volume at the desired level Press this button to select MIN MED or MAX Each higher setting will a...

Page 164: ...ill appear on the display and you will hear a double beep The radio will go to a preset station stored on the pushbuttons play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning presets The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band Setting Preset Stations Up to 18 stations six FM1 six FM2 and six AM can be p...

Page 165: ...anual mode press the AUTO EQ button until CUSTOM appears on the display Then manually adjust the bass midrange and treble using the AUDIO knob Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers To adjust the fade...

Page 166: ...tation the station name or call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast Finding a Program Type PTY Station To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press the P TYPE button to activate program type select mode P TYPE and the last se...

Page 167: ...e on the radio will scan for stations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements BAND Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type To turn alternate frequency on press and hold BAND for two seconds AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stations with a stronger frequency To turn alternate frequency off pr...

Page 168: ...he INFO button You can view the last message until a new message is received or a different station is tuned to TRAF Traffic If TRAF appears on the display the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements To receive the traffic announcement from the tuned station press this button Brackets will be displayed around TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hea...

Page 169: ... this section LOAD CD Z Press the LOAD side of this button to load CDs into the CD player This CD player will hold up to six CDs To insert one CD do the following 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Press and release the LOAD button 3 Wait for the indicator light located to the right of the slot to turn green 4 Load a CD Insert the CD partway into the slot label side up The player will pull the CD in To inse...

Page 170: ...back into the player before the 25 second time period is complete the player will sense an error and will try to eject the CD several times before stopping Do not repeatedly press the CD eject button to eject a CD after trying to push it in manually The player s 25 second eject timer will reset at each press of eject causing the player to not eject the CD until the 25 second time period has elapse...

Page 171: ... on the display Press RDM again to turn off random play AUTO EQ Automatic Equalization Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization setting while playing a CD The equalization will be stored whenever a CD is played For more information on AUTO EQ see AUTO EQ listed previously in this section sSEEK t Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than ten seconds have played Press...

Page 172: ...lay press the SONG LIST button to turn it off 3 Select the desired CD by pressing the numbered pushbutton and then use the SEEK SCAN right arrow to locate the track to be saved The track will begin to play 4 Press and hold the SONG LIST button to save the track into memory When SONG LIST is pressed one beep will be heard immediately After two seconds of continuously pressing the SONG LIST button t...

Page 173: ...e song list contains saved tracks from that CD those tracks are automatically deleted from the song list Any tracks saved to the song list again are added to the bottom of the list To end song list mode press the SONG LIST button One beep will be heard and S LIST will be removed from the display CD Messages CHECK CD If this message appears on the display and or the CD comes out it could be for one...

Page 174: ...o FM stereo will give the best sound but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to fade in and out XM Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast to coast Just as with FM tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals causing the sound to ...

Page 175: ...replace it Check occasionally to make sure the mast is still tightened to the antenna base located on the roof of the vehicle If tightening is required tighten by hand XM Satellite Radio Antenna System The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of your vehicle Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception The performance of the XM system may be affected if t...

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Page 177: ...ad Recovery 4 14 Passing 4 14 Loss of Control 4 16 Driving at Night 4 17 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 18 City Driving 4 21 Freeway Driving 4 22 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 23 Highway Hypnosis 4 24 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 24 Winter Driving 4 26 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 30 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 30 Recovery Hook 4 31 Loading Your Vehicle 4 32 Towing 4 37 T...

Page 178: ...ions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It is the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the 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 from the driving task such as concentrating on...

Page 179: ...ates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it is against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do Ho...

Page 180: ... drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body 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 most U S states and throughout Canada sets the legal l...

Page 181: ...t 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 collision There is something else about drinking and driving that many people do not know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the b...

Page 182: ...s 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether it is pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needl...

Page 183: ...test is going on and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves or pulses a little This is normal If there is a problem with the anti lock brake system the anti lock brake system warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3 33 Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes and continue ...

Page 184: ...during a sudden hard brake application See Vehicle Stability Control System under Traction Control System TCS on page 4 9 Remember Anti lock does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave ...

Page 185: ...rd without locking the wheels If you hear or feel the wheels sliding ease off the brake pedal This will help you retain steering control If you do have anti lock it is different See Anti Lock Brake System ABS on page 4 7 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 T...

Page 186: ...bilitrak system helps provide integrated control of the systems such as anti lock brake system traction control and engine control This system automatically controls the brakes and engine to help prevent the vehicle from skidding when cornering on a slippery road surface or turning the steering wheel abruptly This system will activate when your vehicle speed reaches or exceeds 9 mph 15 km h and wi...

Page 187: ... after the brake pedal has been released The brake assist system becomes operational after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in excess of approximately 6 mph 10 km h It stops operating when the vehicle decelerates to a speed below approximately 3 mph 5 km h All Wheel Drive AWD System If your vehicle has all wheel drive AWD the AWD system operates automatically without any action required by t...

Page 188: ...eering and braking have to do their work where the tires meet the road Unless you have four wheel anti lock brakes adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places You can lose control The same thing can happen if you are steering through a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate Those two control systems steering and acceleration can overwhelm those places where the tires meet the road...

Page 189: ...t unless you have anti lock not enough to lock your wheels See Braking on page 4 6 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can...

Page 190: ...other 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 brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Loo...

Page 191: ...les 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 blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see i...

Page 192: ...u want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be lon...

Page 193: ...our headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you are tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your ...

Page 194: ...eatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it is easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and are not even aware of it Driving in...

Page 195: ...ow signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you cannot try to slow down before you hit them CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They will not work as well in...

Page 196: ... deep 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 cannot avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing w...

Page 197: ...ty 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 Freeway Driving on page 4 22 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move ...

Page 198: ...mp 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 prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it is slow...

Page 199: ... 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 starting out Of course you will find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They will be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full A...

Page 200: ... 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 ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a...

Page 201: ...r with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your ...

Page 202: ... a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice betwe...

Page 203: ...ther you have the anti lock braking system or not you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement Without anti lock brakes if you feel your vehicle begin to slide let up on the brakes a little Push the brake pedal down steadily to get the most traction you can Remember unless you have anti lock if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling you will just slide Brake so yo...

Page 204: ...mon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you have been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep ...

Page 205: ...long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close th...

Page 206: ...ifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4 30 For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 73 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear o...

Page 207: ...t CAUTION The recovery hook when used is under a lot of force Always pull the vehicle straight out Never pull on the hook at a sideways angle The hook could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back Notice Never use the recovery hook to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty 4 31 ...

Page 208: ...hicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label The Tire and Loading Information label shows the seating capacity and the vehicle capacity weight A This weight includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options The Tire...

Page 209: ... riding 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 example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 ...

Page 210: ...t Weight 150 lbs 68 kg x 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg x 5 750 lbs 340 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Example 1 Example 2 4 34 ...

Page 211: ...ty weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s maximum vehicle capacity weight Certification Label The Certification label is also found on the center pillar near the driver s door latch It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the veh...

Page 212: ... can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the rear area of your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly If you have fold down rear seats you will find four anchors on the back wall of your trunk You can use these anchors to tie down lighter loads They are not strong enough for heavy things however so put them as far forward as you can in the trunk or rear a...

Page 213: ... with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendati...

Page 214: ...d into the power outlets 3 Release the parking brake After dinghy towing let the engine idle for more than three minutes before driving the vehicle Do not tow your vehicle from the rear Your vehicle could be badly damaged and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty Notice Towing an all wheel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or even with only two of its wheels on the groun...

Page 215: ...AL for a manual transaxle 3 Set the parking brake and then remove the key 4 Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing 5 Release the parking brake Notice Towing an all wheel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or even with only two of its wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Do not tow an all wheel drive vehicle i...

Page 216: ...ormation 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 durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safet...

Page 217: ...en towing a trailer Don t 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 weight the weight of the trailer the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 1 50...

Page 218: ... If you re using a weight carrying hitch or a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B After you have loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they are not you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer Total Weight on Your Ve...

Page 219: ...aust on page 2 32 Dirt and water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s rec...

Page 220: ...lowing Distance 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 Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return...

Page 221: ...uld get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of the engine and the transaxle overheating Parking on Hills CAUTION You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer c...

Page 222: ...a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive belt cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review this information before you start your trip Check per...

Page 223: ...diator Pressure Cap 5 30 Engine Overheating 5 30 Cooling System 5 32 Power Steering Fluid 5 37 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 38 Brakes 5 39 Battery 5 42 Jump Starting 5 43 All Wheel Drive 5 48 Bulb Replacement 5 49 Halogen Bulbs 5 49 Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 5 49 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 5 51 Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps 5 53 Back Up Lamps 5 54 Replacement Bulbs 5...

Page 224: ...leaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 90 Finish Care 5 91 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades 5 91 Aluminum Wheels 5 92 Tires 5 92 Sheet Metal Damage 5 93 Finish Damage 5 93 Underbody Maintenance 5 93 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 93 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 94 Vehicle Identification 5 95 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 95 Service Parts Identification Label 5 95 Electrical System 5 95 Add O...

Page 225: ...want 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 California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Engine exhaust many parts and systems including some inside the vehicle many fluids and some component wear by products contai...

Page 226: ...ervice work You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Part E Maintenance Record on page 6 21 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 experience the proper replacement parts and tools before...

Page 227: ...ss than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible Otherwise you might damage your engine A little pinging noise 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 you he...

Page 228: ...ined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used repairs may not be covered by your 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 emission control system to work properly You should not have to add anything to your fuel However some gasoli...

Page 229: ...rd to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by your warranty To check the fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will be driving Filling Your Tank CAUTION Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can caus...

Page 230: ...fuel door CAUTION If you spill fuel and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill fuel Do not top off or overfill the tank an...

Page 231: ... not fit properly This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 35 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 You can be badly burned and your vehicle damag...

Page 232: ...n get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release To open the hood do the following 1 Pull the release handle inside the vehicle It is located below the instrument panel to the le...

Page 233: ...from its retainer and put it into the slot in the hood To insert the hood prop rod into the slot move it straight up If it is moved to the side or toward the inside of the vehicle it may become detached Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Make sure to return the hood prop rod carefully back to its retainer to avoid damaging the vehicle 5 11 ...

Page 234: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood of the 1 8L L4 VIN Code 8 engine you will see the following 5 12 ...

Page 235: ...stem on page 5 32 F Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 16 G Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick If Equipped See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5 23 H Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir and Hydraulic Clutch If Equipped See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 5 39 and Hydraulic Clutch on page 5 27 I Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engin...

Page 236: ...When you open the hood of the 1 8L L4 VIN Code L engine you will see the following 5 14 ...

Page 237: ...stem on page 5 32 F Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 16 G Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick If Equipped See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5 23 H Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir and Hydraulic Clutch If Equipped See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 5 39 and Hydraulic Clutch on page 5 27 I Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engin...

Page 238: ...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 See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil dipstick 1 Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you do not do this the oil dipstick might not show the actual level 2 Pull out the dip...

Page 239: ...ty see Capacities and Specifications on page 5 100 Notice Do not add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper hole your engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in whe...

Page 240: ...What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things GM6094M Your vehicle s engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M 5 18 ...

Page 241: ...st symbol on the front of the oil container Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle If you are in an area of extreme cold wh...

Page 242: ... km or 12 months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions will cause engine oil to break down slower What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cle...

Page 243: ...dirty conditions inspect the air cleaner filter at each engine oil change Replace the filter every 30 000 miles 48 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first See Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6 4 for more information How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust an...

Page 244: ...ou or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flame if the engine backfires If it is not there and the engine backfires you could be burned Do not drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner filter off Notice If the air cleaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine whic...

Page 245: ...If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage the transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine or exhaust system parts starting a fire Too little fluid could cause the transaxle to overheat Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check th...

Page 246: ...en position the shift lever in PARK P Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps The automatic transaxle dipstick has an orange handle and is located near the front of the engine compartment See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location 1 Release the tab and pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a cl...

Page 247: ...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 generally less than one pint 0 5 L Do not overfill Notice Use of automatic transaxle fluid labeled other than T IV Automatic Transaxle Fluid may damage your vehicle and the damages may not be covered by your warranty Always use T IV labeled automatic ...

Page 248: ...n accurate reading if you check the transaxle fluid Check the fluid level only when your engine is off the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transaxle is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the transaxle case Then follow these steps 1 Remove the filler plug 2 Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of the filler plug hole 3 If the fluid level is good install the plug an...

Page 249: ... When to Check and What to Use The reservoir is located at the back of the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid See Part B Owner Checks and Services on pag...

Page 250: ...tor corrosion In addition the engine coolant may require changing sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Any repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always use DEX COOL silicate free coolant in your vehicle What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean drinkable water and one half DEX COOL coolant which will not damage aluminum parts If you use this coolant mixtur...

Page 251: ...higher See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the coolant recovery tank Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank but be careful not to spill it CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolan...

Page 252: ...rheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the 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 you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned ...

Page 253: ...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 windows as necessary If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning does not come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues and you have not stopped pull over stop and park your vehicle ...

Page 254: ...s not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface The coolant level should be at or above the FULL mark If it is not you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses heater hoses radi...

Page 255: ... How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you have not found a problem yet but the coolant level is not at or above the FULL mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant on page 5 28 for more information about the proper coolant mixture CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain w...

Page 256: ...rk start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there is one more thing 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 blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come o...

Page 257: ...ntil it first stops Do not press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 3 Fill the radiator with the proper coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant on page 5 28 for more information about the ...

Page 258: ...e engine cooling fan 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the ears on th...

Page 259: ...cate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired How to Check Power Steering Fluid You can check your fluid without taking the cap off Just look at the reservoir When the engine compartment is hot the level should be between the HOT marks When the engine compartment is cool the level should be between the COLD marks What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Part D Recommended Flu...

Page 260: ...mbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 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 Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water does not cle...

Page 261: ...d since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes will not work well or will not work at all So it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you will have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic sy...

Page 262: ... work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake...

Page 263: ...e repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque specifications If you have rear...

Page 264: ...lace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you need new ones put in be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts If you do not your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you have come ...

Page 265: ...own you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely CAUTION Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you do not follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt y...

Page 266: ... transaxle in PARK P or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake Notice If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure they could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessorie...

Page 267: ...and get medical help immediately CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positiv...

Page 268: ...ng until the next step The other end of the negative cable does not go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there and the ch...

Page 269: ... other metal A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part B Good Battery C Dead Battery To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red...

Page 270: ...o determine what kind of lubricant to use See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 19 Carrier Assembly Differential Rear Drive Module When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it See Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6 4 How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle...

Page 271: ...ted in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps A Headlamp B Turn Signal Parking Lamp 5 49 ...

Page 272: ... replace the headlamp turn signal or parking lamp bulb do the following 1 Open the hood and locate the lamp assembly 2 Remove the rubber cover and socket from the headlamp or turn signal parking lamp 5 50 ...

Page 273: ... bulb out of the fixture 5 Reverse the steps to install a new bulb Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL To replace the center high mounted stoplamp bulb do the following 1 Locate the bulb which is on the inside of the liftgate liftglass near the top 2 Remove the two clips on both sides of the cover and remove it 3 Remove the two screws from the CHMSL housing Then remove the housing to expose the bul...

Page 274: ...4 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the lamp housing 5 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket 6 Reverse the previous steps to install a new bulb 5 52 ...

Page 275: ...nd Stoplamps A Stoplamp Taillamp B Turn Signal Lamp To replace the turn signal and or stop taillamp bulbs do the following 1 Remove the storage compartment cover in the rear cargo area of the vehicle to access the bulbs 5 53 ...

Page 276: ...bulb straight out of the socket 4 Reverse the previous steps to install a new bulb 5 Reinstall the cover Back Up Lamps The back up lamp bulb is located in the bumper To replace the back up lamp bulb do the following 1 Reach up under the rear fascia to locate the back up lamp housing 5 54 ...

Page 277: ...socket 4 Reverse the previous steps to install a new bulb Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back Up Lamp 7440 CHMSL 921 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamp 1157NA Headlamp High Low Beam 9003 Rear Turn Signal 7440 Stoplamp Taillamp 7443 For replacement bulbs not listed here please consult your dealer 5 55 ...

Page 278: ...ice a Year on page 6 14 for more information Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways Here s how to remove the wiper blade 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly toward the driver s side of the vehicle 3 Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2 5 56 ...

Page 279: ... You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 32 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 Ove...

Page 280: ...rs following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture D Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread E Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG Tire manufacturer...

Page 281: ...the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture D Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 86 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 32 E Tire Inflation The temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be infl...

Page 282: ...example if the tire size aspect ratio is 70 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 70 as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction E Rim D...

Page 283: ...id at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Inflation Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 Curb Weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity...

Page 284: ...eight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 32 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward whe...

Page 285: ... tread remains See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5 69 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5 70 Ve...

Page 286: ...latch This label shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle can carry and an example of the tir...

Page 287: ...stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Pressure Monitor System If your vehicle has this feature it is designed to alert you when the system detects a large change in the pressure of one tire The system cannot alert you before you drive that a tire is low or flat You must begin driving before the system will work properly The system works with the brake control system a...

Page 288: ... side or on the same axle of your vehicle are significantly under inflated It is particularly important therefore for you to check the tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and maintain proper pressure In order for the tire pressure monitoring system to work properly you will need to reset initialize the tire pressure monitoring system Any time you check and or adjust a tire s pressure repa...

Page 289: ...of passengers is one or two including the driver The low tire pressure warning light may not come on even if the tire inflation pressure is low or it may come on when the tire inflation pressure is set correctly under the following circumstances A compact spare tire snow tires or tire chains are installed on your vehicle The tires are over inflated or the tire inflation pressure suddenly drops due...

Page 290: ...cement on page 5 72 for more information The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6 4 for scheduled rotation intervals When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Tires should only be moved from front to rear and rear to fron...

Page 291: ...get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 75 Vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system will need to reset initialize the system after each tire rotation See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 65 When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inc...

Page 292: ...Tire on page 5 86 CAUTION If you use bias ply tires on your vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum selection width F...

Page 293: ...arked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when t...

Page 294: ...ich can sometimes be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will...

Page 295: ...new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains Notice Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the front tires for front wheel drive vehicles If your vehicle has all wheel drive install the tire chains on the front or all four tires but never on the rear tires only Tighten them as tightly as possib...

Page 296: ... 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 be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without t...

Page 297: ...ansaxle shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transaxle to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued To be even more certain the vehicle will not move you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be t...

Page 298: ... area to UNLOCK 2 Lift up the cargo area floor panel remove the hook attached to the bottom side of the panel and hook it over the weatherstripping Notice If you do not put the hook in the proper location you could damage your vehicle Always put the hook in the proper location in order to avoid damaging the vehicle 3 Remove the jack from the tray on the right side of the compartment and the jack h...

Page 299: ... center retaining nut and lift up the plastic tray to expose the compact spare tire 5 Unscrew the center bolt from the compact spare tire and pull out the compact spare tire See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 86 5 77 ...

Page 300: ...le B and wheel wrench C Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Attach the jack handle to the jack 2 Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the lift head a little 3 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 5 78 ...

Page 301: ...le slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 5 79 ...

Page 302: ... jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well 6 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire 7 Install the spare tire 5 80 ...

Page 303: ...s to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off 8 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 9 Place the compact spare tire on the wheel mounting surface CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come lo...

Page 304: ...heel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 11 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 82 ...

Page 305: ...s tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 100 for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on pag...

Page 306: ...ea is designed only for the compact spare tire the standard tire cannot be stored there To store the flat tire do the following 1 Remove the center wheel cap before storing the flat tire if your vehicle has aluminum wheels 2 Place the flat tire on the rear cargo area floor panel with the outer side of the wheel facing up 3 Use the tire tie down straps located under the floor panel to secure the fl...

Page 307: ... center hole of the wheel 6 Attach the other end of the straps to the rear lower tie down hooks 7 Position the tire edge against the rear center end of the floor panel Pull the end of the straps to make sure the tire is secure 5 85 ...

Page 308: ...re is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 50 mph 80 km h for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have your full size tire repaired or replaced where you want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Notice Whe...

Page 309: ...hazardous some more than others and they can all damage the vehicle too Do not use any of these products unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage the vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Fabric Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth GM approved cleaning products...

Page 310: ...to a clean soft white cloth Do not apply spray directly to the fabric 4 Start cleaning from the seams into the stain to avoid a ring effect 5 Continue cleaning using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled 6 When the stain is removed blot the cleaned area with another dry clean soft white cloth 7 If the cleaner leaves a ring effect follow up with the club soda water instructions give...

Page 311: ...ather 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 and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the s...

Page 312: ...or cold water Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Do not use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely GM approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer See Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 5 94 Do not use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or a...

Page 313: ...they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years To help keep the paint finish looking new keep the vehicle in a garage or covered whenever possible W...

Page 314: ...sive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because the surface could be damaged Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Notice If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes you could damage the aluminum or chrome plated wheels The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Never drive a ve...

Page 315: ...ody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your GM dea...

Page 316: ... and grime from chrome wheels and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on wipe off Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one easy step no wiping necessary Wa...

Page 317: ... Label You will find this label on your spare tire cover It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label you will find the following VIN Model designation Paint information Production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment Notice Don t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you che...

Page 318: ...oo heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If...

Page 319: ...es Usage AM2 Charging System Air Bag System Starter System Engine Control STOP Stop Lamps CHMSL Engine Control System Anti lock Brakes Cruise Control DOOR Power Door Locks Liftglass Lock AM1 Cigarette Lighter Gauge ECU IG Wiper Rear Wiper Washer Fuses ECU IG Cruise Control Anti Lock Brakes Theft Deterrent System Automatic Transaxle Control System Electric Cooling Fan RR WIPER Rear Window Wiper Rea...

Page 320: ...r Conditioning System DEF Rear Window Defogger M HTR DEF 1 UP Fuse POWER Power Windows Electric Moon Roof Engine Compartment Fuse Block This engine compartment fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle near the air cleaner See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location Fuses Usage SPARE Spare Fuse SPARE Spare Fuse SPARE Spare...

Page 321: ...ction System HAZARD Turn Signal Lamps Emergency Flasher HORN Horn DOME Interior Lights Gauges and Meters Audio System Remote Keyless Entry System Navigation System If Equipped Fuses Usage MAIN Starter System AM2 Fuse AMP Audio System MAYDAY OnStar System ALT ABS NO 1 ABS NO 2 RDI FAN FOG Heater AM1 POWER DOOR ECU B TAIL STOP P POINT INV OBD Fuses Charging System HEAD RH Right hand Headlamp Headlam...

Page 322: ...c Transaxle 1 8L Code 8 1 8L Code 8 with AWD 1 8L Code L 3 2 quarts 3 1 quarts 4 3 quarts 3 0 L 2 9 L 4 1 L Cooling System 1 8L Code 8 1 8L Code L 6 9 quarts 7 1 quarts 6 5 L 6 7 L Engine Oil with Filter 1 8L Code 8 1 8L Code L 3 9 quarts 4 8 quarts 3 7 L 4 4 L Fuel Tank With AWD Without AWD 11 9 gallons 13 2 gallons 45 0 L 50 0 L Manual Transaxle Five Speed Six Speed 2 0 quarts 2 4 quarts 1 9 L 2...

Page 323: ...acities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 19 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap 1 8L L4 8 Automatic and Manual 0 043 inches 1 1 mm 1 8L L4 H O DOHC L Automatic and Manual 0 043 inches 1 1 mm 5 101 ...

Page 324: ...lter 88969107 Engine Oil Filter 1 8L Code 8 1 8L Code L 88971573 88969580 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 88970273 PCV Valve 1 8L Code 8 Base Model 1 8L Code 8 AWD Model 1 8L Code L 94859406 94859404 88969512 Spark Plugs 1 8L Code 8 1 8L Code L 94859448 88969637 SK16R11 IFR5A11 SK20R11 IFR6A11 Your engine is fitted with iridium tipped spark plugs Use only iridium tipped spark plugs for better eng...

Page 325: ...t Each Fuel Fill 6 13 At Least Once a Month 6 13 At Least Twice a Year 6 14 At Least Once a Year 6 14 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 17 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 17 Exhaust System Inspection 6 17 Fuel System Inspection 6 17 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 18 Throttle System Inspection 6 18 Brake System Inspection 6 18 Part D Recommended Fluid...

Page 326: ...e 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 maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid le...

Page 327: ...u 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 11 Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your d...

Page 328: ...done and when to schedule them When you go to your dealer for your service needs you will know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicl...

Page 329: ...Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote 10 000 Miles 16 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace fil...

Page 330: ... Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Replace engine air cleaner filter or every 24 months whichever occurs first See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 21 for more information An Emission Control Service Replace passenger compartment air filter Inspect fuel tank cap cap gasket and lines for damage or leaks or every 24 month...

Page 331: ...nge transfer case fluid when doing frequent trailer towing Change rear differential fluid when doing frequent trailer towing 50 000 Miles 80 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Inspect engine air cleaner f...

Page 332: ...nt trailer towing Change manual transaxle fluid every 30 000 miles 48 000 km only if your vehicle is used to tow a trailer Change automatic transaxle fluid every 60 000 miles 96 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent tra...

Page 333: ...ssary replace the filter If vehicle is driven in dusty dirty conditions inspect filter at every engine oil change See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 21 for more information An Emission Control Service See footnote Inspect passenger compartment air filter Inspect engine accessory drive belts or 12 months since last inspection An Emission Control Service Change transfer case fluid when doing fr...

Page 334: ...ce Replace passenger compartment air filter Inspect engine accessory drive belts or 12 months since last inspection An Emission Control Service Inspect fuel tank cap cap gasket and lines for damage or leaks or every 24 months whichever occurs first Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote Change manual transaxle fluid every 30 000 miles 48 000 km only if your vehicle is use...

Page 335: ...ntrol Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 68 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Inspect engine air cleaner filter If necessary replace the filter If vehicle is driven in dusty dirty conditions inspect filter at every engine oil change See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 21 for more information An Emission Control Service See footnote...

Page 336: ... Emission Control Service Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Inspect for tappet noise and engine vibration Adjust valve clearance to factory specifications if necessary or every 48 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Inspect fuel tank cap cap gasket and lines for damage or leaks or every 24 months whichever occurs first Replace parts as needed An Emission Control...

Page 337: ...Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 28 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 38 for further details Hood Latch Operation Check Pull the p...

Page 338: ...n cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 19 Fluid Level Check Check the power steering pump and automatic or manual transaxle fluid levels and add as needed See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 37 and Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5 23 or Manual Transaxle Fluid on page 5 26 Check for leaks A fluid loss ...

Page 339: ...fway and try to start the engine The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor If the starter works when the clutch is not pushed all the way down 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 others could be injured 1 Before...

Page 340: ...ehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until t...

Page 341: ...n 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 then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look...

Page 342: ...amaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum brake linings fo...

Page 343: ...ystem Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Usage Fluid Lubricant Power Steering System DEXRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid Look for Approved for the H Specification on the label Manual Transaxle GM Goodwrench Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid GM Part No U S 12346190 in Canada 10953477 1 quart or SAE 75W 90 GL 5 gea...

Page 344: ...GC LB Rear Axle All Wheel Drive Axle Lubricant GM Part No U S 12345977 in Canada 10953482 or SAE 80W 90 GL 5 gear lubricant Usage Fluid Lubricant Transfer Case All Wheel Drive Axle Lubricant GM Part No U S 12345977 in Canada 10953482 or SAE 80W 90 GL 5 gear lubricant Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Ca...

Page 345: ...odometer 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 receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 21 ...

Page 346: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 22 ...

Page 347: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 23 ...

Page 348: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 24 ...

Page 349: ...Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 11 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 11 Section 7 Customer Assista...

Page 350: ...stomer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top ...

Page 351: ...A 22203 1838 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 right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs Specific vehicle informati...

Page 352: ...ressed to Pontiac s Customer Assistance Center United States Customer Assistance Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33172 Detroit MI 48232 5172 1 800 762 2737 or 1 800 833 7668 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 ROADSIDE 762 3743 Fax Number 313 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 313 381 0022 From U S Virgin Islands 1 80...

Page 353: ...up to 1 000 toward eligible aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment that may be required for your vehicle such as hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with free resource information such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers The offer is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease Fo...

Page 354: ...ow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle disabling accident Assistance provided when the vehicle is mired in sand mud or snow Flat Tire Change Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure Jump Start No start occurrences which require a bat...

Page 355: ...r vehicles To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for new vehicles The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail purchase lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper to Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Several transportation options are available when warra...

Page 356: ...ould you arrange transportation through a friend or relative reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses five day maximum may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained if your vehicle is kept for a warrant...

Page 357: ...stions of claim eligibility pursuant to terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle like other modern motor vehicles has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle s performance Your vehicle uses on board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to ...

Page 358: ...access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar please check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety 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...

Page 359: ...ommunication 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 engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc RETAIL SELL PRICE 120 00 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair servi...

Page 360: ...ations 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 Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 Prices are su...

Page 361: ... 54 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 51 Where Are the Airbags 1 49 All Wheel Drive 5 48 All Wheel Drive AWD System 4 11 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 65 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 65 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 4 7 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 33 Appearance Care 5 87 Aluminum Wheels 5 92 Care of Safety Belts 5 90 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 93 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 90 Fabr...

Page 362: ...System ABS 4 7 Emergencies 4 9 Panic Assist 4 11 Parking 2 28 System Inspection 6 18 System Warning Light 3 32 Brakes 5 39 Braking 4 6 Braking in Emergencies 4 9 Break In New Vehicle 2 17 Bulb Replacement 5 49 Back Up Lamps 5 54 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 5 51 Halogen Bulbs 5 49 Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 5 49 Replacement Bulbs 5 55 Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps 5 ...

Page 363: ...on 1 40 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 42 Top Strap 1 35 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 37 Where to Put the Restraint 1 34 Cigarette Lighter 3 19 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels 5 92 Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 90 Fabric Carpet 5 87 Finish Care 5 91 Glass Surfaces 5 89 Instrument Panel 5 89 Interior Plastic Components 5 89 Leather 5 89 Tires 5 92 Underbody Maintenance 5 93 Vinyl 5...

Page 364: ... Defects to the Canadian Government 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 10 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 11 D Daytime Running Lamps 3 14 Defensive Driving 4 2 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 4 Door Ajar Light 3 40 Locks 2 7 Power Door Locks 2 8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 9 Rear Door Security Locks 2 10 Driver Position...

Page 365: ...view 5 12 Exhaust 2 32 Oil 5 16 Overheating 5 30 Starting 2 19 Entry Lighting 3 16 Event Data Recorders EDR 7 9 Extender Safety Belt 1 25 Exterior Lamps 3 13 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 21 Finish Damage 5 93 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 65 Flash to Pass 3 8 Flat Tire 5 74 Flat Tire Changing 5 75 Flat Tire Storing 5 84 Floor Mats 2 38 Fluid Automatic Transaxle 5 23 Manual Transaxle 5 26 Power Steering 5 ...

Page 366: ...ons with Disabilities 7 5 H Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Head Restraints 1 5 Headlamp Wiring 5 96 Headlamps Automatic Headlamp System 3 15 Bulb Replacement 5 49 Daytime Running Lamps 3 14 Flash to Pass 3 8 Halogen Bulbs 5 49 Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 5 49 High Low Beam Changer 3 8 On Reminder 3 13 Heater 3 20 Height Adjuster Driver Seat 1 3 Highbeam On Light 3 40 Highway Hypnosi...

Page 367: ...htness 3 15 Cluster 3 26 Overview 3 4 Storage Area 2 37 Interior Lamps Control 3 16 J Jump Starting 5 43 K Keyless Entry System 2 4 Keys 2 2 L Labelling Tire Sidewall 5 58 Lamps Exterior 3 13 Fog 3 15 Interior Control 3 16 Reading 3 17 LATCH System Child Restraints 1 38 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 39 Liftgate Liftglass 2 11 Liftglass Liftgate 2 11 Light Airbag Readin...

Page 368: ...ing Light 3 40 M Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts 5 102 Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel Fill 6 13 At Least Once a Month 6 13 At Least Once a Year 6 14 At Least Twice a Year 6 14 Brake System Inspection 6 18 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 18 Exhaust System Inspection 6 17 Fuel System Inspection 6 17 How This Section is Organized 6 3 Introduction 6 2 Maintenance Requirements 6 2 Part A Sch...

Page 369: ...Break In 2 17 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 5 102 O Odometer 3 27 Odometers Trip 3 27 Off Road Recovery 4 14 Oil Engine 5 16 Pressure Light 3 38 Older Children Restraints 1 26 Online Owner Center 7 3 OnStar System 2 35 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Outlet Adjustment 3 22 Outside Convex Mirror 2 35 Remote Controls Mirrors 2 34 Overdrive Off 2 24 Overdrive Off Light 3 40 Owners Canadian ii P Pani...

Page 370: ... Safety Belt 1 24 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 9 Q Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 13 R Radiator Pressure Cap 5 30 Radios 3 42 Care of Your CD Player 3 65 Care of Your CDs 3 64 Navigation Radio System 3 64 Radio with CD 3 43 Radio with Six Disc CD 3 53 Setting the Time 3 42 Understanding Reception 3 64 Reading Lamps 3 17 Rear Cargo Accessory Track System 2 39 Rear Door Security L...

Page 371: ...ked 2 33 S Safety Belt Pretensioners 1 24 Reminder Light 3 28 Safety Belts Care of 5 90 Driver Position 1 14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 14 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 13 Rear Seat Passengers 1 21 Right Front Passenger Position 1 21 Safety Belt Extender 1 25 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 21 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 1 8 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 20 Safety Warn...

Page 372: ...ilitrak System 4 10 Stabilitrak Indicator Light 3 34 Starting Your Engine 2 19 Steering 4 11 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 17 Steering Wheel Tilt Wheel 3 7 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area 2 37 Coinholder s 2 37 Cupholder s 2 37 Glove Box 2 37 Instrument Panel Storage Area 2 37 Rear Cargo Accessory Track System 2 39 Rear Storage Area 2 38 Stuck in San...

Page 373: ... and Definitions 5 61 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 70 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 5 72 Wheel Replacement 5 72 When It Is Time for New Tires 5 69 Top Strap 1 35 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 37 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 37 Towing a Trailer 4 40 Your Vehicle 4 37 Traction Control System TCS 4 9 Control System Warning Light 3 34 Stabilitrak System 4 10 Transaxle Fluid Automatic 5 23 Fluid Ma...

Page 374: ...ning Flashers 3 6 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Safety and Symbols iii Vehicle Damage iv Washer Fluid Low Warning Light 3 40 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 72 Replacement 5 72 Where to Put the Restraint 1 34 Windows 2 13 Manual 2 14 Power 2 14 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades Cleaning 5 91 Windshield Washer 3 10 Fluid 5 38 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 56 Fuses 5 96 Windshield Wipers ...

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