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3. Press the set/reset button to begin.

4. The DIC will then display an instruction screen.

Press the menu button to display the modes that
are available to program.

Press the set/reset button to change the setting of
each mode.

Customization Menu Items

The following are customization features that allow you
to program settings to the vehicle:

FACTORY DEFAULTS

This feature allows you to set all of the customization
and personalization features back to their factory default
settings.

Press the menu button until FACTORY DEFAULTS
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button
to scroll through the following choices:

NO (default): The customization and personalization
features will not be set to their factory default settings.

YES: The customization and personalization features
will be set to their factory default settings.

If YES is selected, the keys will need to be personalized
again to be recognized as key 1 or 2. See
“PERSONALIZE KEY” later in this section for more
information.

Choose one of the available settings and press the
menu button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it
and move on to the next feature.

ALL KEYS RESET

This screen will only display if YES was selected on the
FACTORY DEFAULTS screen.

Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following
choices:

CANCEL (default): The features will not be set to their
factory default settings and the DIC will return to the
FACTORY DEFAULTS screen.

OK: The features will be set to their factory default
settings, the DIC will exit the personal program menu,
and PERSONAL OPTIONS SAVED will display.

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Summary of Contents for 2006 Montana SV6

Page 1: ...s Gages and Indicators 3 31 Driver Information Center DIC 3 46 Audio System s 3 76 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 46 Bulb Replacement 5 48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 52 Tires 5 53 Appearance Care 5 88 Vehicle Identification 5 96 Elect...

Page 2: ...s sold leave this manual in the vehicle 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 If this is done it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle Pictures ...

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: ...tender 1 39 Child Restraints 1 40 Older Children 1 40 Infants and Young Children 1 43 Child Restraint Systems 1 46 Where to Put the Restraint 1 50 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 1 51 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 56 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 59 Airbag System 1 62 Where Are the Airbags 1 65 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 68 W...

Page 8: ... release the lever CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving To make sure the seat is locked into place try to move the seat back and forth with your body 1 2 ...

Page 9: ...rward Heated Seats Your vehicle may have this feature If it does the heated seat buttons are located on the climate control panel This feature will heat the lower cushions of the driver s and front passenger s seats Press this button once to turn the heated seat on to the high setting Both indicator lights next to the heated seat symbol will be lit to indicate that it is on the high setting Press ...

Page 10: ...atback where you want it Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into position 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 push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to its original upright position 1 4 ...

Page 11: ...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 cannot 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 up...

Page 12: ...all the seats By using the levers and straps in the correct order you can easily remove the seats from the vehicle If your vehicle has second row captain chairs with airbags the seats cannot be removed When reinstalling the seats make sure the seats are in the proper positions If your vehicle has a second row center console it can be removed See Second Row Center Console on page 2 51 Do not put a ...

Page 13: ...he front right hand side of the seatback 3 Slide the seat all the way back in this position 4 Release the rear set of seat hooks from the floor pins by pulling either the nylon strap located at the base of the seat or the release handle located on the side of the seat Use the strap to guide the seat forward To return the seat to the original position do the following 1 Align the seat so that the r...

Page 14: ...locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked 4 Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked Adjusting the Bucket Seats Forward and Rearward There are two adjustment levers on the second row bucket seats that enable them to move forward or rearward One is located be...

Page 15: ... on the seat to make sure it is locked Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks The seatback on a bucket seat can either be folded forward or reclined using the nylon strap or the recline lever To fold the seatback forward do the following 1 Pull the nylon strap located on the rear right hand side of the seat or lift the recline lever located on the front right hand side of the seatback to release the s...

Page 16: ...atback do the following 1 Pull the nylon strap or lift the recline lever 2 Press back on the seatback until it is in the desired position 3 Let go of the strap or lever Removing the Bucket Seats To remove the bucket seats do the following 1 Make sure the head restraint is in the fully lowered position 2 Fold the seatback flat on the seat by either pulling on the nylon strap located on the rear rig...

Page 17: ...ated on the side of the seat Use the strap to guide the seat forward 5 To release the front seat hooks from the floor pins squeeze the angled bar located beneath the seat toward the straight crossbar 6 Remove the seat by rocking it slightly forward then toward the rear of the vehicle while pulling it out This should be done in one motion 1 11 ...

Page 18: ...e room is needed behind the seat slide the seat forward Make sure the seat is in the full rear position before beginning this procedure To reinstall the bucket seats do the following 1 With the seat folded squeeze the angled bar beneath the seat toward the straight crossbar while placing the front hooks of the seat into the front two floor pins 2 Make sure the seat is angled so that the front seat...

Page 19: ...t the seat is locked by trying to raise the seat 5 Pull the nylon strap located on the rear right hand side of the seat or lift the recline lever located on the front right hand side of the seatback to raise the seatback to the upright position 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 push and p...

Page 20: ...ked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked To recline the seatback lift up on the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat then move the seatback to the desired position To raise the seatback lift up on the recliner lever without applying pressure to the seatback...

Page 21: ...rbags the seats cannot be removed See Where Are the Airbags on page 1 65 for more information To remove a captain chair do the following 1 Pull the nylon strap behind the seat to release the rear hooks from the floor pins 2 The seat can then be lifted off the front floor pins and removed from the vehicle 1 15 ...

Page 22: ...afety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After installing the seat always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted Do not put the seats in so they face rearward because they will not latch that way For the second ro...

Page 23: ...r do the following 1 Hook the front latches over the front floor pins 2 Push the rear of the seat down to lock the rear latches onto the rear set of floor pins 3 Push and pull on the seat to be sure it is properly attached 1 17 ...

Page 24: ...l on the seatback to make sure that it is locked into place Returning the Seatback to an Upright Position 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 push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked To raise the seatback do the following 1 Move the second row seat completely forward by using t...

Page 25: ...tback s earlier in this section 4 From behind the seat squeeze the release handle until the pin indicators are fully out This indicates that the rear latches are released from the floor For ease of removing the seat squeeze the handle with the palm of your hand up 5 Lift the seat slightly from the floor to ensure the latches are clear of the floor pins 6 Pull the seat rearward and out of the vehic...

Page 26: ...aces rearward because it will not latch that way The seat has to go in before the convenience center See Convenience Center on page 2 53 for more information For ease of installing the seat put the seat in the folded position before beginning this procedure 1 From the rear of the vehicle place the front hooks of the seat onto the front floor pins in the third row To do this the seat will need to b...

Page 27: ...ition earlier in this section 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 cannot 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 thi...

Page 28: ...page 3 34 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 them people who buckle up can surviv...

Page 29: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 23 ...

Page 30: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 24 ...

Page 31: ...upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every airbag system ev...

Page 32: ...safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 1 40 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 43 Follow those rules for everyone s protection 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 driv...

Page 33: ... 33 6 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder belt The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you 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 shou...

Page 34: ...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 28 ...

Page 35: ...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 29 ...

Page 36: ...ured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 1 30 ...

Page 37: ...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 31 ...

Page 38: ... 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 32 ...

Page 39: ... 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 push down on the button A and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the height adjuster up by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the heigh...

Page 40: ...ont Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 1 26 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 41: ... the belt across you more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure 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 see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 39 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be a...

Page 42: ...l injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase in...

Page 43: ...rt guide positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each second row position If your vehicle has a third row there is one guide for each outboard position Here is how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seatback 2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots ...

Page 44: ... CAUTION A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured 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 38 ...

Page 45: ... Pretensioners work only once If they activate in a crash you will need to get new ones and probably other new parts for your safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1 78 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer will order you an extender It is free When you g...

Page 46: ...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 47: ... Here two children are wearing the same belt The belt can not properly spread the impact forces In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one person at a time 1 41 ...

Page 48: ... the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear outboard position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides on page 1 37 CAUTION Never do this Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap shoulder belt but the shoulder part is behind the child If the child wears the belt in thi...

Page 49: ...s children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints Young children should not use the vehicle s adult safety belts alone unless there is no other choice Instead they need to use a child restraint CAUTION People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in ...

Page 50: ...ble in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used For most basic types of child restraints there are many different models available When purchasing a child restraint be sure it is designed to be used in a motor...

Page 51: ... always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints CAUTION The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child for whom the safety belts are designed A young child s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would...

Page 52: ... or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint 1 46 ...

Page 53: ...ces such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and some high back booster seats have a five point harness A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window 1 47 ...

Page 54: ...nstructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both Securing an Add on Child Restraint in the Vehicle CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle Make sure the child restraint is properly installed in the vehicle using the vehicle s safety belt or LATCH system f...

Page 55: ...traps that come down over each of the infant s shoulders and buckle together at the crotch The five point harness system has two shoulder straps two hip straps and a crotch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wid...

Page 56: ... very close to the inflating airbag CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag if equipped under certain conditions no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off General Motors reco...

Page 57: ... safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint equipped with LATCH attachments The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child restraint and its attachments The following explains how to attach a...

Page 58: ...s are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to be attached In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached In the United States some child restraints also have a top tether Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint If the child restraint does no...

Page 59: ...ear the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion showing where the anchors are located For the second row seating positions the top tether anchors are located on the seatback near the base of each seat Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Third Row Second Row 1 53 ...

Page 60: ...the top tether in this position Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1 50 for additional information Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to anchors the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly ...

Page 61: ...nufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual 1 1 Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position 1 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 1 3 Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors 2 If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor if equipped...

Page 62: ...es with a third row there are no top tether anchors in the outboard seating positions Do not secure a child seat in these positions if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the lap shoulder belt to secu...

Page 63: ...belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 57 ...

Page 64: ...osition that you are using has a top tether anchor attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 51 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint if the top tether is attached to the top tether an...

Page 65: ...ploys 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 would be very close to the inflating airbag Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag if equipped under certain c...

Page 66: ...ends that rear facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat even if the airbag or airbags are off If your child restraint is forward facing move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the child restraint in this seat See Manual Seats on page 1 2 or Six Way Power Seats on page 1 3 When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger s airbag or airbags the off...

Page 67: ... portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into 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 You should not be able to pull more of the belt from the retractor once the lock has been set 1 61 ...

Page 68: ...ust the head restraint If the on indicator is still lit secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Airbag System Your vehicle has a front...

Page 69: ... Frontal airbags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to deploy in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes They are not designed to inflate in rollover rear crashes 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 design...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...irbag 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 35 for more information Where Are the Airbags The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 65 ...

Page 72: ...t front passenger s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the driver it is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door 1 66 ...

Page 73: ...nt and an airbag the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering Do not let seat covers block the inflation path of a side ...

Page 74: ...l for a full deployment is about 18 to 25 mph 29 to 40 2 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds For example If the vehicle hits a stationary object the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object If the vehicle hits...

Page 75: ...s an Airbag Restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even 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 The airbag supplements the protection provided by safety belts Airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper bod...

Page 76: ...ot 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 out of the windshield 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 history of asthma or ...

Page 77: ...9 Let only qualified technicians work on your airbag system Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly See your dealer for service Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system The passenger airbag status indicator on the instrument panel will be visible when you turn your ignition key to RUN or START The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and ...

Page 78: ...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 would be very close to the inflating airbag Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the...

Page 79: ... from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 1 59 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit check to make sure that the vehicle s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion If...

Page 80: ...person If a person of adult size is sitting in the right front passenger s seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat If this happens turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright position then sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with the person s legs comfortably extended Restart the v...

Page 81: ...ncluding important safety information Aftermarket equipment such as seat covers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 76 for more information about modifications that can affect how the syst...

Page 82: ...ow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle Q Is there anything I might add to the front or sides of the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly A Yes If you add things that change your vehicle s frame bumper system front end...

Page 83: ...g 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 have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers and have them repaired or replaced ...

Page 84: ...ve LATCH 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 an airbag inflates you will need to replace airbag system parts See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section If the frontal airbags inflate you will also need to replace the driver and front passenger ...

Page 85: ...Rear Quarter Windows 2 25 Sun Visors 2 26 Theft Deterrent Systems 2 26 Content Theft Deterrent 2 26 PASS Key III 2 28 PASS Key III Operation 2 28 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 30 New Vehicle Break In 2 30 Ignition Positions 2 30 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 31 Starting the Engine 2 31 Engine Coolant Heater 2 32 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 33 Parking Brake 2 36 Shifting Into Park P 2 ...

Page 86: ... 2 45 Storage Areas 2 48 Glove Box 2 48 Cupholder s 2 48 Overhead Console With Rail 2 49 Overhead Console Without Rail 2 50 Floor Console Storage Area 2 50 Folding Tray 2 51 Second Row Center Console 2 51 Luggage Carrier 2 52 Convenience Net With Rear Convenience Center 2 52 Convenience Net Without Rear Convenience Center 2 53 Convenience Center 2 53 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 2 ...

Page 87: ...h children This vehicle has one key for the ignition and the driver s door lock Your vehicle has the PASS Key III vehicle theft system The key has a transponder in the key head that matches a decoder in the vehicle s steering column If a replacement key or any additional key is needed you must purchase this key from your dealer The key will have PK3 stamped on it Keep the bar code tag that came wi...

Page 88: ...ved including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than...

Page 89: ...ction for more detailed information Q Lock To lock all doors and the liftgate press the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter See Power Door Locks on page 2 11 for more details on the power door lock features If your vehicle has the content theft deterrent system the remote keyless entry transmitter s lock button may arm the system See Content Theft Deterrent on page 2 26 for more de...

Page 90: ...ding door See Power Sliding Door PSD on page 2 16 Dual Power Sliding Doors If your vehicle has dual power sliding doors your remote keyless entry transmitter will have two buttons that have a van symbol on them The van symbol on the left is for the driver s side sliding door and the van symbol on the right is for the passenger s side sliding door Press and hold the passenger s or driver s side but...

Page 91: ...emote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it is 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 surf...

Page 92: ...me when parked on an incline facing downward with a low fuel condition To start the engine using the remote start feature do the following 1 Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter equipped with the remote vehicle start button at the vehicle 2 Press and release the transmitter s lock button then immediately press and hold the remote vehicle start button until the vehicle s turn signal lamps flash...

Page 93: ...MOTE START under DIC Vehicle Personalization Uplevel Only on page 3 68 The vehicle s key is in the ignition The vehicle s hood liftgate or doors are not closed The hazard warning flashers are on There is an emission control system malfunction The engine coolant temperature is too high The oil pressure is low Two remote vehicle starts have already been provided The maximum number of remote starts o...

Page 94: ...rs 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 To unlock the driver s door from the outside with the key insert the key and turn it toward the front of the vehicle To lock the drive...

Page 95: ...s and front passenger s door Press the top of the switch to unlock the doors and liftgate With the content theft deterrent system the power door lock switch will not unlock the doors until the system is disarmed See Content Theft Deterrent on page 2 26 for more details Press the bottom of the switch to lock the doors and liftgate With the content theft deterrent system the power door lock switch m...

Page 96: ...zation Uplevel Only on page 3 68 Sliding Door Delayed Locking If either sliding door is open when you use the power door locks to lock the vehicle the sliding door that is open will not lock Normally the delayed locking feature will be used to lock the sliding door after it has been closed The sliding door delayed locking feature will lock your sliding door s in situations where the delayed lockin...

Page 97: ...he vehicle If the key is not left in the ignition or if the manual door lock is used the key could still be locked inside the vehicle Always remember to take the key with you Dual Sliding Doors To open either sliding door from outside the vehicle pull the handle out and then pull the door toward the rear If you slide the door all the way back the door will rest in a detent position To move the doo...

Page 98: ...ward on a steep grade 15 percent or more the door may not stay open and could slam shut possibly injuring someone To make sure the door does not slam shut be sure to hold it open until everyone is clear of the door and only then allow it to slowly close 2 14 ...

Page 99: ...rs from opening the sliding door s using the inside door handle To use one of these locks do the following 1 Open the sliding door 2 On the inside of the sliding door s on the front edge of the door will be a lock Push the lever up to engage the lock 3 Close the door 4 Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other door If your vehicle has power sliding door s you can prevent power opening of the sliding ...

Page 100: ...m the outside 2 Push the security lock lever all the way down 3 Close the door 4 Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other door The sliding door lock will now work normally Power Sliding Door PSD If your vehicle has this feature you can open and close the power sliding door s using the switches inside your vehicle You can also operate the sliding door s with your remote keyless entry transmitter See ...

Page 101: ... doors you have these switches Your vehicle also has passenger power sliding door activation switch es If you have a single PSD this switch is located in front of the passenger side sliding door If your vehicle has dual PSDs the switches are located in front of both sliding doors PSD Activation Override Deactivation Switch Driver s Side and Passenger s Side PSD Activation Override Deactivation Swi...

Page 102: ...ess entry transmitter To manually open the power sliding door s while the switch es are in the activation position pull and release the inside or outside door handle to release the door latch The door will fully open To manually close the power sliding door s while the switches are in the activation position pull the inside or outside door handle or the edge of the door Move the door about 4 inche...

Page 103: ...ower sliding door is turned off when going through a car wash If the power sliding door s is open or in the process of closing when you shift out of PARK P a chime will sound This is a warning that the sliding door s is not completely closed Also the Driver Information Center DIC will indicate if the door is open See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 52 Stop the vehicle and close the door CAUTIO...

Page 104: ...osing door increases significantly as the door approaches the latched position The driver s side sliding door is designed to open only a little if the fuel door is open If this ever happens do not try to force the sliding door When the fuel filler door is closed the driver s side sliding door can be opened normally CAUTION You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the sliding door Ma...

Page 105: ...wer Sliding Door Second Row Passenger Override Deactivation To help avoid accidental operation of the sliding door s by using the passenger PSD activation switch press the override deactivation part of the overhead console switch The door can still be manually opened from the inside or outside with the override deactivation on To open a power sliding door s manually when the overhead console switc...

Page 106: ... door do the following 1 Check to be sure the power sliding door is unlocked and securely closed 2 Turn the ignition to LOCK 3 If the power sliding door overhead console switch is in the override deactivation position return to the activation position 4 Open the sliding door using the remote keyless entry transmitter overhead console switch or passenger switch Allow the door to travel fully open I...

Page 107: ... 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 Make sure all other windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle See Climate Control System on page 3 25 If you have air outlets on or u...

Page 108: ...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 24 ...

Page 109: ...e window from lowering all the way pull up on the front of the switch Power Rear Quarter Windows Your vehicle may have power rear quarter windows This switch located in the overhead console switchbank is used for opening and closing the power rear quarter windows Press the top of the switch to open the windows both windows will open The windows will continue to open as long as the switch is presse...

Page 110: ...tems Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal Content Theft Deterrent Your vehicle may have a theft deterrent alarm system A light located on top of your instrument panel near the center of the vehicle next to the windshield will flash slowly to let you kn...

Page 111: ...n five seconds the horn will sound After all doors and the liftgate are closed and locked the security light will begin flashing at a very slow rate to let you know the system is armed Arming with Your Key Your alarm system will arm when you use your key to lock the driver s door The security light will flash to let you know the system is arming After all doors and the liftgate are closed and lock...

Page 112: ...ay not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that 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 PASS Key III uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle PASS Key III Operati...

Page 113: ...mith who can service PASS Key III to get a new key blank that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system To program the new key do the following 1 Verify the new key has PK3 stamped on it 2 Insert the original already programmed key into the ignition lock cylinder and start the engine If the engine will not start see your dealer for service 3 After the engine has started turn the ...

Page 114: ...u get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer on page 4 39 for the trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle and more information Following break in engine speed and load can be gradually increased Ignition Positions The key can be turned to one of four positions while in the ignition switch A LOCK This is the only position from which you can remove the key Th...

Page 115: ... go down as your engine warms up Notice Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 2 If the engine does not start in 10 seconds push the accelerator pedal about one quarter of t...

Page 116: ... s side of the engine compartment 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong ext...

Page 117: ...shift lock control system is operating properly If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the desired gear See Shifting Out of Park P on page 2 38 CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake fi...

Page 118: ...it people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed Notice Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while the engine is running at high speed may damage the transaxle The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Be sure the engine is not running at high speeds when shifting your vehicle AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D This position is for normal driving If you need...

Page 119: ...tween gears When going down a steep hill SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than THIRD 3 You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control the vehicles speed while going down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use the brakes off and on Notice Driving in SECOND 2 for more than 25 miles 40 km or at speeds over 55 mph 90 km h may damage the transaxle ...

Page 120: ...icle To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 38 To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot while you push down on the parking brake pedal with your lef...

Page 121: ...move even when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 39 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake with your left foot 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P by pulling the shift lever toward you and moving it up as far as it will go 3 Turn the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take i...

Page 122: ...d you do not shift your vehicle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into PARK P properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see Shifting Into Park P on page 2 37 ...

Page 123: ...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 124: ...arage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 27 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 o...

Page 125: ...folded forward or rearward to prevent damage when going through car washes or confined spaces Outside Convex Mirror CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes The passenger s side mirror ...

Page 126: ...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 onstar ca Contact OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or press the OnStar button to speak to an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Ag...

Page 127: ...s 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 visit www onstar com or www onstar ca or speak to an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar button or calling 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Virtual Advisor Your vehicle ...

Page 128: ...n is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference receiv...

Page 129: ...poses See Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons later in this section or for assistance see Customer Assistance Offices on page 7 4 Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming When programming a garage door it is advised to park outside of the garage It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand held transmitter for quicker and...

Page 130: ...r light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device most commonly a garage door opener 6 Locate in the garage the garage door opener receiver motor head unit Locate the Learn or Smart button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor h...

Page 131: ...rsal Home Remote The Universal Home Remote indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly Proceed with Step 4 under Programming Universal Home Remote to complete Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Erasing Universal Home Remote Button...

Page 132: ...d to secure larger loads There may be additional storage areas behind the seats Pull the lid towards you to open the storage Glove Box If the glove box has a lock put your key into the lock and turn the key counterclockwise To open the glove box pull the latch release The glove box door has a detent to prevent the door from lowering too far Open the glove box until the door is partway open then pu...

Page 133: ...tons See OnStar System on page 2 42 Universal Home Remote buttons See Universal Home Remote System on page 2 44 See your dealer to purchase additional items for the rail system Storage Bin Your vehicle may have a storage bin located on the overhead rail that you can use for storage 1 Place the storage bin on to the rails in the desired location 2 Push firmly upward on the bin while supporting it w...

Page 134: ...1 5 lbs 0 7 kg Always make sure to close and latch the bin before driving Overhead Console Without Rail If your vehicle has an overhead console without the rail system it has two reading lights a courtesy light and a switchbank See Overhead Console Switchbank on page 3 20 for more information Floor Console Storage Area If your vehicle has a storage compartment located on the front console below th...

Page 135: ... up to remove it from the vehicle Replacing the Center Console CAUTION A second row center console that is not locked into place properly can move around in a crash or sudden stop People in the vehicle could be injured Be sure to lock the console into place properly when installing it 1 Position the second row center console above the forward floor attachments between the second row bucket seats F...

Page 136: ... as far forward as possible and against the side rails making sure to fasten it securely Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 32 To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are driving check now and then to make sure the cargo is still securely fastened Convenience Net With Rear Co...

Page 137: ...vier loads Store such loads on the floor of your vehicle as far forward as you can When not in use it is recommended that you take down the convenience net to extend the life of the net and to help retain its elasticity and to keep the rear exit clear Convenience Center CAUTION If any removable convenience item is not secured properly it can move around in a collision or sudden stop People in the ...

Page 138: ...d into the correct position in the vehicle 2 Make sure that the convenience center is empty and closed 3 Lift the convenience center up and into the rear of the vehicle 4 Slide the convenience center in and align it to the rear seat 5 Press down on the front of the convenience center so the center is aligned on the sill mounting bracket 6 Turn the hand knob clockwise until it is tight 7 Pull up on...

Page 139: ...ps Control 3 17 Dome Lamp 3 18 Entry Lighting 3 18 Delayed Lighting 3 18 Exit Lighting 3 19 Front Reading Lamps 3 19 Rear Reading Lamps 3 19 Cargo Lamp 3 19 Battery Run Down Protection 3 20 Overhead Console Switchbank 3 20 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA 3 21 Accessory Power Outlet s 3 23 Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current 3 24 Cigarette Lighter 3 25 Climate Controls 3 25 Climate Contro...

Page 140: ... On Light 3 45 Fuel Gage 3 45 Low Fuel Warning Light 3 46 Driver Information Center DIC 3 46 DIC Operation and Displays 3 47 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 52 DIC Vehicle Personalization Uplevel Only 3 68 Audio System s 3 76 Setting the Time 3 77 Radio with CD 3 78 Rear Seat Entertainment System 3 96 Rear Seat Audio RSA 3 110 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 112 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 112 Radio Rec...

Page 141: ... NOTES 3 3 ...

Page 142: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Page 143: ...g Flashers on page 3 6 H Passenger Airbag Status And Passenger Seatbelt Reminder Indicator See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3 36 and Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3 34 I Audio System See Audio System s on page 3 76 J Exterior Lamps Control See Exterior Lamps on page 3 14 K Interior Lamps Control See Interior Lamps Control on page 3 17 Instrument Panel Brightness Control...

Page 144: ...ers are on your turn signals will not work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can raise the steering wheel to the highest lev...

Page 145: ...hield Wipers on page 3 9 L Windshield Washer See Windshield Washer on page 3 9 Z Rear Window Wiper See Windshield Washer on page 3 9 Rear Window Washer See Windshield Washer on page 3 9 For information on the headlamps see Exterior Lamps on page 3 14 Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn ...

Page 146: ...er lamps the signal indicator will flash at a normal rate even if a turn signal bulb is burned out Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly to make sure they are working Turn Signal On Chime If either turn signal is left on for more than 3 4 mile 1 2 km a chime will sound to let the driver know to turn it off If you need to leave the signal on for more than 3 4 mile 1 2 km turn off the...

Page 147: ...d band past the delay settings To stop the wipers move the band to off 1 High Speed For high speed wiping turn the band further to the second solid band past the delay settings Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they are frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become worn or damaged get new blades or blade inserts Windshield Wa...

Page 148: ...Z Rear Wiper Move the lever to this position to turn the rear wipers on Rear Washer Wiper Move the lever to this position to wash and wipe the rear window Cruise Control Your vehicle may have cruise control CAUTION Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed So do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on...

Page 149: ...s position can be used to coast or decelerate from a higher speed CANCEL R Pull the lever to cancel the cruise control speed Cruise control allows a speed of approximately 25 mph 40 km h or more to be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator This is helpful on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h When the brakes are applied the cruise control ...

Page 150: ...isappear when the brakes are applied or the cruise control is cancelled It will reappear when the set cruise speed is resumed Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied the cruise control shuts off But the cruise control does not need to be reset Once the vehicle is traveling approximately 25 mph 40 km h or more the cruise control lever can...

Page 151: ...d up approximately one mph 1 6 km h The acceleration feature will only work after the cruise control speed has been set by pushing the cruise control lever down to the set position Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce the vehicle s speed while using cruise control Push the cruise control lever downward toward the minus set coast decelerate position until a lower s...

Page 152: ...cancel a cruise control session pull the cruise control lever forward or step lightly on the brake pedal Doing either of these things will only end the current cruise control session but the set speed will be retained in memory Push the button at the end of the cruise control lever to turn the system off Erasing Speed Memory When the cruise control or the ignition is turned off the cruise control ...

Page 153: ...isted lamps and lights Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature if equipped will automatically activate the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for about 30 seconds and when all of the following conditions are met The exterior lamp control is in AUTO The headlamps have not already been activated by automatic lighting The automatic lighting feature has not been di...

Page 154: ...ing and turn signal lamps will be on Your instrument panel will not be lit up When it is dark enough outside the exterior lamps will come on automatically When it is bright enough outside the exterior lamps will turn off and the DRL will turn on Of course you may still turn on the headlamps any time you need to If you start your vehicle in a dark garage the automatic headlamp system will come on i...

Page 155: ... on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column R Interior Lamp Override Turn the outer knob to this position to have your interior lamps remain off while any door is open 1 Door Turn the outer knob to this position to turn the interior lamps on while any door is open and when the ignition key is removed from the ignition Interior Lamps Turn the outer knob to this position to turn the ...

Page 156: ...ps will stay on while any door or the liftgate is open and slowly fade out when all doors and the liftgate are closed The interior lamps may stay on for up to 25 seconds after all doors have been closed if they have not been locked See Delayed Lighting on page 3 18 To turn the entry lighting feature off or on see DIC Vehicle Personalization Uplevel Only on page 3 68 Delayed Lighting The delayed li...

Page 157: ...Personalization Uplevel Only on page 3 68 Front Reading Lamps There are two reading lamps and one courtesy lamp in the overhead console To turn either reading lamp on or off press the lens of the lamp The courtesy lamp will come on each time you open a door unless you turn on the interior lamps override feature See Interior Lamps Control on page 3 17 Rear Reading Lamps There are two reading lamps ...

Page 158: ...terior lamps to the door or override position and then to on again if the interior lamp control is in the on position If your vehicle has less than 15 miles 25 km on the odometer the battery saver will turn off the lamps after only three minutes Overhead Console Switchbank The overhead console switchbank is located in the overhead console This switchbank may include the following Power Sliding Doo...

Page 159: ... at the rear bumper are used to detect the distance to the object The URPA display is located inside the vehicle near the rear window It has three color coded lights used to provide distance and system information to the driver CAUTION Even with the Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist system the driver must check carefully before backing up The system does not operate above typical backing speeds of 3 mph...

Page 160: ... vehicle is moving in REVERSE R at a speed greater than 3 mph 5 km h the red light will flash to remind you that the system does not work at speed greater than 3 mph 5 km h If an object is detected at a REVERSE R speed of less than 3 mph 5 km h one of the following will occur Description English Metric amber light 5 ft 1 5 m amber amber lights 40 in 1 0 m amber amber red lights continuous chime 20...

Page 161: ...may also flash red The light will continue to flash whenever in REVERSE R until your vehicle is driven forward at least 15 mph 25 km h without any obstructions behind the vehicle Accessory Power Outlet s Your vehicle may be equipped with a front accessory power outlet located below the climate controls on the instrument panel It can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular teleph...

Page 162: ...ding electrical equipment be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment Notice Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current Your vehicle may have a ...

Page 163: ... is ready it will pop back out by itself Notice Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element or a fuse could be blown Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating Notice If you put papers pins or other flammable items in the ashtray hot...

Page 164: ...re Control Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the air temperature inside your vehicle Air Conditioning Press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off When it is pressed an indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that air conditioning is activated You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air conditionin...

Page 165: ...ompressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode 0 Defrost This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets with some air directed to the floor outlets In this mode the system will automatically run the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing R...

Page 166: ...cts to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively Rear Climate Control System Your vehicle may have a rear climate control system that allows the driver to adjust the fan speed for the rear seating area This system works with the main climate control system in your vehicle This thumbwheel is located below the main climate control system on the instrument panel Use this thumbwhe...

Page 167: ... Setting Press this button to decrease the fan or temperature setting when arrows are active in the display u Increase Setting Press this button to increase the fan or temperature setting when arrows are active in display 9 Fan Press this button to increase or decrease fan speed After pressing this button arrows and a fan will appear in the display The arrows indicate that to increase or decrease ...

Page 168: ... see Outlet Adjustment on page 3 28 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Passenger compartment air both outside and recirculated air is routed through a passenger compartment filter The filter removes most particles from the air including dust particles Reductions in airflow which may occur more quickly in dusty areas indicate that the filter needs to be replaced early For how often to change the air ...

Page 169: ...es serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they re working ...

Page 170: ...a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically The indicator warning lights and gages are explained on the following pages United States version shown Canada similar 3 32 ...

Page 171: ...d in Canada Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed The new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer Trip Odometer The trip odometer can display how far you have driven since you last reset it For more information see DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 47 Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine s...

Page 172: ...will be provided for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt This would only occur if a passenger is detected by the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 71 for more information The passenger safety belt light will also be provided and stay on for several seconds then it will flash for several more You should have the passenger buckle th...

Page 173: ...the airbag readiness light stays on 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 after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a c...

Page 174: ...bled may inflate CAUTION If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear facing child 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 i...

Page 175: ...nger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger s airbag or airbags See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 71 for more on this including important safety information If after several seconds all status indicator lights remain on or if there are no lights at all there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system See your dealer for service CAUTION If the off indicat...

Page 176: ... radio and air conditioner Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on when you set your parking brake The 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 Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t worki...

Page 177: ...ck Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle has an anti lock brake system warning light The anti lock brake system warning light should come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the anti lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you ve started your engine turn the ignition off Or if the light comes on and stays on when you re driving stop as soon as ...

Page 178: ...t the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down If the traction control system is affected by an engine related problem the system will turn off and the warning light will come on If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service Engine ...

Page 179: ...tly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transaxle exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect your vehicle s emission controls and may cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not co...

Page 180: ... still flashing follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap See Filling the Tank on page 5 8 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel c...

Page 181: ...sions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine li...

Page 182: ...ot come on with the ignition on you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb Have it fixed right away If you are idling at a stop sign the light may blink on and then off If you make a hard stop the light may come on for a moment This is normal CAUTION Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check you...

Page 183: ...information Highbeam On Light This light will come on when the high beam headlamps or the Flash to Pass feature is in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 8 Fuel Gage When the indicator nears empty you still have a little fuel left but you should get more soon Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on United States Canada 3 45 ...

Page 184: ... To turn it off add fuel to the fuel tank Driver Information Center DIC Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center DIC All messages will appear in the DIC display located in the instrument panel cluster below the tachometer The DIC buttons are located on the center of the instrument panel below the center outlets The DIC comes on when the ignition is on After a short delay the DIC will display W...

Page 185: ...DIC Vehicle Personalization Uplevel Only on page 3 68 for more information DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the center of the instrument panel The buttons are the information set reset and menu buttons The button functions are detailed in the following pages DIC Buttons Q4R Information Press this button to display t...

Page 186: ...ill set the trip odometer to the distance driven during the current ignition cycle If the vehicle s speed has not exceeded 3 mph 5 km h this function will set the trip odometer to the distance driven during the previous ignition cycle plus the distance driven during the current ignition cycle Press and hold the set reset button for three seconds then release the button The retroactive trip odomete...

Page 187: ...f your vehicle is low on fuel FUEL RANGE LOW will display followed by the LOW FUEL message See LOW FUEL under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 52 for more information Average Fuel Economy Press the information button until AVG ECONOMY displays This mode shows the approximate average miles per gallon mpg or liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km This number is calculated based on the number of mpg L...

Page 188: ...OIL LIFE yourself after each oil change It will not reset itself Also be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change To reset the engine oil life system see Engine Oil Life System on page 5 18 The display will show 100 when the system is reset Menu Button Items q Menu Press this but...

Page 189: ... the set reset button to change the compass zone Zones 1 through 15 are available The direction the vehicle is moving will be displayed in the top right corner of the DIC display Compass Calibration Uplevel Only Under certain circumstances such as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to compensate for compass variance and reset the zone through the DIC Compass variance is...

Page 190: ...e DIC display Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display because they are more urgent These messages require action before they can be cleared If there are any active warning messages when the vehicle is turned off two chimes will sound and the DIC will go into a reminder mode The reminder mode displays any active message If there are multiple messages the DIC will display each message f...

Page 191: ... disabled until the compact spare tire is replaced by a full size tire If the warning message is still on after putting on the full size tire you need to reset the warning message To reset the warning message turn the ignition off and then back on again If the message stays on see your GM dealer right away See All Wheel Drive AWD System on page 4 12 for more information BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This m...

Page 192: ...GM dealer immediately This message will display and a chime will sound while the ignition is in RUN Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off It will also re display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged but the condition ...

Page 193: ...s message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off It will also re display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off If the condition still exists the message will re appear when the engine is turned on DRIVER S REAR DOOR AJAR This message will display when the driv...

Page 194: ... to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off It will also re display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off If the condition still exists the message will re appear when the engine is turned on HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED This message will display when the amount of available light outsi...

Page 195: ...Operation on page 2 5 This message will display while the ignition is in RUN Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off It will also re display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged but the condition still exists when the e...

Page 196: ...losed completely You should make sure that the liftgate is closed completely See Liftgate on page 2 22 This message will display while the ignition is in RUN A chime will sound when the ignition is shifted out of PARK P Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when ...

Page 197: ... warning message appears on the DIC display stop the vehicle immediately Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected Severe engine damage can result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure See Engine Oil on page 5 15 for more information This message will display when the vehicle s engine oil pressure is low The oil pressure light will also appear on the inst...

Page 198: ...amps on page 3 14 for more information A chime will sound continuously while this message is displayed This message cannot be acknowledged PASSENGER S DOOR AJAR This message will display when the front passenger s door is not closed properly When this message appears you should make sure that the front passenger s door is closed completely This message will display while the ignition is in RUN A c...

Page 199: ... and the passenger is still unbuckled and the passenger airbag is enabled If the passenger s seat belt is already buckled this message and chime will not come on REDUCED ENGINE POWER This message will display when the vehicle s engine power is reduced This happens when driving conditions such as climbing a steep hill make the transaxle overwork in a gear that may cause damage to the vehicle s engi...

Page 200: ... has been acknowledged but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off If the condition still exists the message will re appear when the engine is turned on REMOTE START DISABLED This warning message will come on if a remote start attempt is unsuccessful This may be caused if any of the following conditions are true when a remote start attempt is made The remote start system is disabl...

Page 201: ...on is in RUN Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off It will also re display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off If the condition still exists the message wi...

Page 202: ...ly display while the ignition is in RUN Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off It will also re display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off If the condition ...

Page 203: ...n SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM If your vehicle has the traction control system this message will display when the system is not functioning properly A warning light will also appear on the instrument panel cluster See Traction Control System TCS Warning Light on page 3 40 See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 9 for more information Have the traction control system serviced by your GM dealer as soon...

Page 204: ...ll display any time the system turns off When this message has been displayed StabiliTrak is no longer available to assist you with directional control of the vehicle Adjust your driving accordingly See StabiliTrak System on page 4 10 This message will display only while the ignition is in RUN Any of the following conditions may cause the StabiliTrak system to turn off The battery is low There is ...

Page 205: ...luid in your vehicle is too hot Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until it cools down If the warning message continues to display have the vehicle serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible This message will display and a chime will sound only while the ignition is in RUN Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen This message will continue to ...

Page 206: ...ing Radio station presets Auto door unlock preferences Remote keyless entry unlock preferences All of the customization and personalization options may not be available on your vehicle Only the options available will be displayed on your DIC The default settings for the customization and personalization features were set when your vehicle left the factory but may have been changed from their defau...

Page 207: ...ot be set to their factory default settings YES The customization and personalization features will be set to their factory default settings If YES is selected the keys will need to be personalized again to be recognized as key 1 or 2 See PERSONALIZE KEY later in this section for more information Choose one of the available settings and press the menu button while it is displayed on the DIC to sel...

Page 208: ...tay on for 90 seconds Choose one of the available settings and press the menu button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature INT Interior LIGHTS KEYS REMOVED This feature enables the interior lamps in the vehicle to turn on for about 25 seconds after the key is removed from the ignition Press the menu button until INT LIGHTS KEYS REMOVED appears on the DIC dis...

Page 209: ...imately 45 seconds If a key is in the ignition this feature will not lock the doors See Delayed Locking on page 2 12 for more information Press the menu button until DELAYED LOCKING appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button to scroll through the following choices OFF There will be no delayed locking of the vehicle s doors ON default The locking of the vehicle s doors will be delayed by...

Page 210: ...less entry transmitter Press the menu button until FOB LOCK FEEDBACK appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button to scroll through the following choices OFF There will be no feedback when locking the vehicle LIGHTS The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter LIGHTS and HORN default The exterior lamps will flash when you press the l...

Page 211: ... The URPA system s chime will be enabled Choose one of the available settings and press the menu button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Personalization Menu Items The following are personalization features that allow you to program setting for up to two drivers PERSONALIZE KEY If you are using a key that has already been personalized to be recognized a...

Page 212: ...tation presets If the presets are not set at this time the presets will not be recognized for key 1 or 2 however the vehicle radio station presets will be maintained AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows automatic door unlocking to be turned off used for the driver s door only or for all of the doors Press the menu button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button ...

Page 213: ...n page 2 5 for more information Press the menu button until FOB UNLOCK ON 1ST PRESS appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button to scroll through the following choices DRIVER default The driver s door will unlock on the first press of the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter ALL All of the doors will unlock on the first press of the unlock button on the remote keyless en...

Page 214: ...our vehicle is parked set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations setting the tone and adjusting the speakers Then when driving conditions permit you can tune to your favorite stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if equipped CAUTION This system provides you with a far greater access to audio stations and song listings Giving extended attention to entertain...

Page 215: ...ant to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine radio or other systems and even damage them Your vehicle s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Acces...

Page 216: ...fic announcements This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available In rare cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While the radio is tuned to an RDS station the station name or call letters will appear on t...

Page 217: ...formation related to the current song or channel Artist Song Title Category or PTY Channel Number Channel Name To change the default on the display press the information button until you see the display you want then hold the button for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and the selected display will now be the default AUTO n Automatic Volume With automatic volume the audio system will ad...

Page 218: ...and six XM2 if equipped can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons by performing the following steps 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press BAND to select FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization 5 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever that numbered pushbutton is pressed the station that was set will r...

Page 219: ...ontrol is on the display The level will change to the middle position To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position press and hold this knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed AUDIO SETTINGS CENTERED will appear on the display Finding a Category Station RDS and XM To select and find a desired category perform the following 1 Press the CAT button The last selected categor...

Page 220: ...ot apply for XM Satellite Radio Service 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 not be affected...

Page 221: ... off the traffic announcements The radio will play the traffic announcement even if the volume is low The radio will interrupt the play of a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements This function does not apply to XM Satellite Radio Service Radio Messages CAL ERR Calibration Error The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL ERR appears on the ...

Page 222: ...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 223: ...e 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 GM dealer Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the XM Radio eight digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate th...

Page 224: ...s damaged such as cracked broken or scratched the CD will not play properly If the surface of the CD is soiled see Care of Your CDs later in this section If there is no apparent damage try a known good CD Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in the CD player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marki...

Page 225: ...tion on AUTO EQ see AUTO EQ listed previously in this section X Eject Press this button to eject the CD EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off Playing a CD s Six Disc CD Player If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it will stay in the player When the ignition or radio is turned on the CD will start playing where it stopped if it was the last selected ...

Page 226: ...following 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Press and release the load button 3 When INSET CD appears on the display load a CD Insert the CD partway into the slot label side up The player will pull the CD in To insert multiple CDs do the following 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Press and hold the load button for two seconds You will hear a beep and LOAD ALL DISC will appear on the display 3 When INSERT CD appear...

Page 227: ...ll try to eject the CD several times before stopping Do not repeatedly press the eject button to eject a CD after you have tried 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 elapsed O e Tune Turn this knob to go to the next or previous track Reverse Press and hold this button t...

Page 228: ...o the next track play for 10 seconds then go on to the next track Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning To scan all loaded CDs press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than four seconds until CD SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of the first track of each loaded CD Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning BAND Press this button...

Page 229: ...recorded using no file folders The system can support up to 11 folders in depth though keep the depth of the folders to a minimum in order to keep down the complexity and confusion in trying to locate a particular folder during playback If a CD contains more than the maximum of 50 folders 50 playlists 10 sessions and 255 files the player will let you access and navigate up to the maximum but all i...

Page 230: ...rom the root directory have been played play will continue from files according to their numerical listing After playing the last track from the last folder play will begin again at the first track of the first folder or root directory When play enters a new folder the display will not automatically show the new folder name unless you have chosen the folder mode as the default display See the info...

Page 231: ...D will not play properly If the surface of the CD is soiled see Care of Your CDs later in this section If there is no apparent damage try a known good CD Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in the CD player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen instead Notice If you add any label to a CD ...

Page 232: ...ss and release this button until REPEAT FOLDER appears on the display To turn off repeated play press and release the RPT button until REPEAT OFF appears on the display MUTE Press this button to silence the system Press this button again to turn the sound on This button is not available on the Radio with Six Disc CD t SEEK u Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than...

Page 233: ...e display 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for saving other selections SONGLIST FULL will appear on the display if you try to save more than 20 selections To play the song list press the song list button The recorded tracks will begin to play in the order they were saved Seek through the song list by using the SEEK arrows Seeking past the last saved track will return to the first saved track To delete track...

Page 234: ...CD comes out it could be for one of the following reasons It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play You are driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the CD should play The CD is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again There may have been a problem while burning the CD The label may be caught i...

Page 235: ...h videos look at pictures etc Normal operation may be limited under extremely low or high temperatures in order to protect the system from damage Operate the RSE system under normal or comfortable cabin temperature ranges Headphones Wireless Headphones The RSE system may include two sets of wireless headphones batteries are included The wireless headphones have an ON OFF switch a channel select sw...

Page 236: ...d separately from the headphone set It is not necessary to replace the complete headphone set The headphone replacement foam ear pads can be ordered in pairs See your dealer for more information Battery Replacement To change the batteries do the following 1 Loosen the screw on the battery compartment door located on the left side of the headphone earpiece 2 Replace the two AAA batteries in the com...

Page 237: ...liary device to the RCA jacks Refer to the manufacturer s instructions for proper usage To use the auxiliary audio and video inputs connect an external auxiliary device such as a camcorder to the RCA jacks and turn on both the auxiliary device power and the power on the front of the RSE player If a disc is present when the RSE power is turned on the player will automatically begin playing the disc...

Page 238: ...he video screen is not in use push it up into its stowed and latched position Notice Avoid directly touching the video screen as damage may occur See Cleaning the Video Screen later in this section for more information DVD Player The DVD player is located in the overhead console The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the DVD player and or by the buttons on the remote control See Remote...

Page 239: ...a disc Press this button while a disc is playing to pause it Press it again to continue play of a disc tr u Previous and Fast Reverse Next and Fast Forward These controls can be used to move forward or backward through a disc These buttons can also be used to modify RSA rear temperature rear fan speed and wired headphone volume adjustment See Headphones earlier in this section Rear Seat Audio RSA ...

Page 240: ...movie should resume play from where it was last stopped if the disc has not been ejected If the disc has been ejected the disc will resume play at the beginning of the disc Ejecting a Disc Press the eject button on the DVD player faceplate when the disc is stopped to eject the disc There is not an eject button on the remote control If a disc is ejected from the player but not removed the DVD playe...

Page 241: ...r Press this button to select the choice that is highlighted in any menu z Display Control Button Press this button to open the RSE On Screen Display OSD menus to adjust the color tint brightness contrast and display modes y Main Menu Press this button to view the main DVD menu The menu is different on every disc Use the up down right and left arrow buttons to move the cursor around the menu After...

Page 242: ...pyright information or the previews e Sound Press this button to display the current audio track Each press will move the DVD to the next language or commentary The format and content of this function will vary for each disc Subtitles Press this button to display the current subtitles Each press of this button will move the DVD to the next available subtitle option English Spanish French etc if av...

Page 243: ... when using a CD or an MP3 do the following Make sure that a CD or an MP3 is loaded in the RSE system and that the system is not in auxiliary then press the display button on the remote control Once the menu is on the screen use the directional arrows and the enter button to navigate the screen This menu will let you select default preferences for language and playback settings To exit this menu p...

Page 244: ...eries The volume on the headphones could be too low adjust the volume Problem Recommended Action No sound Wired Headphones Make sure the wired headphones are plugged in Adjust the volume If RSA is on DVD audio will not be heard No sound Vehicle Speakers If the DVD system is being heard through the vehicle speakers adjust the volume on the radio Press the CD AUX button on the radio to make sure tha...

Page 245: ...e face of the DVD unit The batteries could be weak or put in wrong The parental control button might have been pressed the power indicator lights will flash Problem Recommended Action How do I get subtitles on or off Press the subtitle button on the remote control to select subtitle option or go to the DVDs main menu and follow the screen prompts The auxiliary source is running but there is no pic...

Page 246: ...not attempt to force or remove the disc from the player If the problem persists return to your GM dealer for further assistance Problem Recommended Action I lost the remote control and or the headphones Contact your GM dealer for assistance Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes for a moment then it comes back This could be caused by interference from cell towers or by using the...

Page 247: ...video screen Disc Format Error This message will be displayed if a disc is inserted upside down if the disc is not readable or if the disc format is not compatible Disc Play Error This message will be displayed if the mechanism cannot play the disc Scratched or damaged discs will cause this error Region Code Error This message will be displayed if the region code of the DVD is not compatible with ...

Page 248: ...equipped However the rear seat passengers can only control the sources that the front seat passengers are not listening to For example rear seat passengers may listen to a CD in the front radio and control it while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers The rear seat passengers have control of the volume for each set of headphones The front seat audio controls always have prior...

Page 249: ...to go to the start of the current track or to the previous track Press the right arrow to go to the next track on the CD This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to a CD PROG Program Press this button to select the next preset station stored on the radio Each press of this button will take you to the next preset station This function is inactive if the front seat passen...

Page 250: ... no disc is in the player then the system will power up in auxiliary mode Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your vehicle s radio The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN If the radio is moved to a different vehicle it will not operate and LOCKED will appear on the display With THEFTLOCK activated the radio wil...

Page 251: ...rn the sound on r Play When listening to the radio press this button to play a cassette tape or CD wu x Volume Press the up or down arrow to increase or decrease the volume Radio Reception You may experience frequency interference and static during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone chargers vehicle convenience accessories and external electronic devices are plugged into the accesso...

Page 252: ...f Your CDs and DVDs Handle CDs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust The CD player scans the bottom surface of the disc If the surface of a CD is damaged such as cracked broken or scratched the CD will not play properly or not at all If the surface of a CD is soiled take a soft lint free cloth or dampen a clean soft cloth in a...

Page 253: ...Loading items onto the roof of your vehicle can interfere with the performance of the XM system Make sure that the XM satellite antenna is not obstructed Chime Level Adjustment The radio is used to adjust the vehicle s chime level To change the volume level of the chime press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power off The volume level will change from the normal level to lo...

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Page 255: ... Passing 4 15 Loss of Control 4 17 Driving at Night 4 18 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 19 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 25 Winter Driving 4 27 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 31 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 32 Loading Your Vehicle 4 32 Towing 4 37 Towing Your Vehicle 4 37 Rec...

Page 256: ...t pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do and be ready Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task makes proper defensive driving more difficult an...

Page 257: ...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 258: ... 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 259: ...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 260: ...st you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That is perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That is reaction time Average reaction time is about three fourths of a second But that is only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alc...

Page 261: ...ill have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Adding non GM accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 Anti Lock Brake System ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will hel...

Page 262: ...ld The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly 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 ...

Page 263: ...nformation Center DIC when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin You may feel or hear the system working but this is normal If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may re engage the cruise control This warning light will com...

Page 264: ...r vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 for more information StabiliTrak System Your vehicle may be equipped with StabiliTrak which combines anti lock brake traction and stability control systems and helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in most driving conditions When you first start your vehicle and begin to drive away the system performs seve...

Page 265: ...system warning light will illuminate and the STABILITY CONTROL OFF message will appear on the DIC to warn the driver that StabiliTrak is no longer available to assist you with directional control of the vehicle Adjust your driving accordingly To limit wheel spin and realize the full benefits of the stability enhancement system you should normally leave traction control on but it may be necessary t...

Page 266: ...NTROL ACTIVE message will appear on the DIC and the cruise control will automatically disengage When road conditions allow you to use cruise again you may re engage the cruise control See Cruise Control on page 3 10 StabiliTrak may also turn off automatically if it determines that a problem exists with the system If the problem does not clear itself after restarting the vehicle you should see your...

Page 267: ...e 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 and make you lose con...

Page 268: ...hese First apply your brakes 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 turn it a full 180 degrees ve...

Page 269: ...nother 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 Lo...

Page 270: ...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 its f...

Page 271: ...nly the acceleration skid If your traction control system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you 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 ...

Page 272: ... less trouble adjusting to night But if you are driving do not wear sunglasses at night They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to re adjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who does not lower the h...

Page 273: ...rkings the edge of the road and even people walking It is wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer fluid reservoir filled with washer fluid Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They will not ...

Page 274: ... rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice If you drive too quickly through 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 dr...

Page 275: ...ially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires on page 5 53 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals 4 21...

Page 276: ... is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light Freeway Driving Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have their own special rules The most important advice on freeway dri...

Page 277: ...ance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well in advance If you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharply The exit speed is usually posted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any d...

Page 278: ...t just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Do not let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second an...

Page 279: ...ps safer and more enjoyable Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle These parts can work hard on mountain roads CAUTION If you do not shift down your brakes 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 Shift down to let your engine assist your brak...

Page 280: ...u go down a steep or long hill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be a...

Page 281: ...d 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 the tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice betwe...

Page 282: ...tem off if you ever need to You should turn the traction system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 31 Even if your vehicle has a traction system you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions Under certain conditions you may want to turn the traction system off such as when driving th...

Page 283: ...roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you are actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow Here ...

Page 284: ...ou and kill you You cannot see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind This will help keep CO out 4 30 ...

Page 285: ...mes If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck you will need to spin the wheels but you do not want to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck but you must use caution CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transaxle or oth...

Page 286: ...that does not get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 37 Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Two labels on your vehicle show how ...

Page 287: ...ures D For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5 53 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 59 There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certification Tire label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axle See Certification Tire Label later in this section Steps for Determining Correct Load...

Page 288: ...ilable cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity for your vehicle See Towing a Trailer on page 4 39 for important information on towing a trailer towing safety rules and trailering tips I...

Page 289: ...pacity Weight for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg 5 1 000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Example 2 ...

Page 290: ...o to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do p...

Page 291: ...d down unless you need to Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes such as behind a motorhome see Recreational Vehicle Towing following Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle tow...

Page 292: ...d with any of its wheels on the ground It can be towed with car carrier equipment 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 if any of its wheels will be on the ground Dolly Towing If you have a two wheel drive vehicle it can be towed with its t...

Page 293: ...ht way Towing a Trailer CAUTION If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section Ask your dealer for advice and information about towing a ...

Page 294: ...ler If you do here are some important points There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control See Hitches later in this section Do not tow a trailer at all during the...

Page 295: ... following chart to find the maximum trailer weight for your vehicle Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR Two Wheel Drive 3 29 3 500 lbs 1 588 kg 8 500 lbs 3 856 kg All Wheel Drive 3 29 3 500 lbs 1 588 kg 8 500 lbs 3 856 kg Any vehicle without the V92 trailering package or heavy duty cooling package is limited to a 2 000 lb 907 kg trailer rating and a 7 000 lb 3 175 kg GCWR The Gross Com...

Page 296: ...4 32 for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you are using a weight carrying or a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight of 350 lbs 159 kg for your vehicle After you have loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separat...

Page 297: ...3 kg This is very close to but within the limit for RGAWR as well The vehicle is set to trailer up to 8 500 lbs 3 856 kg But let s say your specific vehicle is equipped with some of the latest options and you have a front seat passenger and two rear seat passengers with some luggage and gear in the vehicle as well You may add 300 lbs 136 kg to the front axle weight and 400 lbs 181 kg to the rear a...

Page 298: ...ese numbers on the Certification Tire label at the rear edge of the driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 32 Then be sure you do not go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It is important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you will need the right hitch Here are s...

Page 299: ...aching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1 000 lbs 450 kg loaded then it needs its own brakes and they must be adequate Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you will be able to install adjust a...

Page 300: ...irculates the air inside your vehicle See Climate Control System on page 3 25 Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you will want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly...

Page 301: ... cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you are turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer will not strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a tra...

Page 302: ...life of your transaxle 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 can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill do the following 1 Apply your regular brakes but do not shift into PARK P 2 Have someone place chocks ...

Page 303: ...e the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid engine oil belts cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you are trailering it is a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch ...

Page 304: ... NOTES 4 50 ...

Page 305: ...ic Transaxle Fluid 5 21 Engine Coolant 5 23 Radiator Pressure Cap 5 26 Engine Overheating 5 26 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 28 Cooling System 5 28 Power Steering Fluid 5 35 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 36 Brakes 5 37 Battery 5 39 Jump Starting 5 40 All Wheel Drive 5 46 Bulb Replacement 5 48 Halogen Bulbs 5 48 Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps 5 48 Front Turn Signal Parking and Daytime R...

Page 306: ...and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 91 Care of Safety Belts 5 91 Weatherstrips 5 91 Washing Your Vehicle 5 92 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 92 Finish Care 5 92 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades 5 93 Aluminum Wheels 5 93 Tires 5 94 Sheet Metal Damage 5 94 Finish Damage 5 94 Underbody Maintenance 5 94 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 94 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 95 Vehicle Identification 5 96 Veh...

Page 307: ...ol and stability control Some of these accessories may even cause malfunction or damage not covered by warranty GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on your vehicle Your GM dealer can accessorize your vehicle using genuine GM Accessories When you go to your GM dealer and ask for GM Accessories you will know that GM trained and supported service technicians will...

Page 308: ...wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt If you want to do some of your own service work you will want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 15 Your vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to do your ow...

Page 309: ...ane rating is less than 87 you may notice an audible knocking noise when you drive commonly referred to as spark knock If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking your engine needs service Gasoline Specifications At a minimum gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the Un...

Page 310: ...uired to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing your emission control system to work properly In most cases you should not have to add anything to your fuel However some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U S Environmental Protection Agency regulations To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean or ...

Page 311: ... the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for service Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Nev...

Page 312: ...ep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver s side of the vehicle When the fuel door is opened on a vehicle with dual sliding doors the driver s ...

Page 313: ...diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 41 The CHECK GAS CAP message will be displayed in the Driver Information Center DIC if the fuel cap is not properly installed See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 52 for more information CAUTION If a fire starts...

Page 314: ...fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Things th...

Page 315: ...its storage clip The hood prop may be hot due to increased engine temperatures under the hood so be careful when handling it Use your hood prop sleeve when handling the hood prop 5 Put the end of the hood prop into the slot in the underside of the hood on the driver s side of the vehicle It is marked by an arrow Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Lift the hood to r...

Page 316: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3 5L V6 engine here is what you will see 5 12 ...

Page 317: ... See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 35 F Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 15 G Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 15 H Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5 21 I Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 5 37 J Engine Air Cleane...

Page 318: ...When you open the hood on the 3 9L V6 engine here is what you will see 5 14 ...

Page 319: ...linder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 5 37 J Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 20 K Engine Coolant Recovery Tank See Cooling System on page 5 28 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine o...

Page 320: ...and Specifications on page 5 103 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the 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 in the cross ha...

Page 321: ...arburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API You should look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and show...

Page 322: ...he oil life system to work properly you must reset the system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE OIL SOON message will come on See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 52 Change your oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is possible that if you are driving un...

Page 323: ...n you start your vehicle the engine oil life system has not reset Repeat the procedure 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 cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used ...

Page 324: ...To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt If the filter remains caked with dirt a new filter is required To inspect or replace the air cleaner filter do the following 1 Remove the two clamps on the duct 2 Remove the duct 3 Unlatch the two hooks on top of the engine air cleaner filter housing 4 Inspect or replace...

Page 325: ...check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Additional Required Services on page 6 6 and be sure to use the transaxle fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 11 How to Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at the dea...

Page 326: ... lever in PARK P 3 With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P 4 Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel The automatic transaxle dipstick is l...

Page 327: ... dipstick back in all the way Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for five years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine ov...

Page 328: ...ing Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add c...

Page 329: ...ore 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 coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little w...

Page 330: ...m an overheated 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...

Page 331: ... 3 If you are in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D or THIRD 3 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 pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there is still no sign o...

Page 332: ...n overheat condition exists Driving extended miles km and or towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided Notice After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode to avoid engine damage allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair The engine oil will be severely degraded Repair the cause of coolant loss change the oil and reset the oil life system See ...

Page 333: ...under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant 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 3 9L V6 Engine 5 29 ...

Page 334: ... be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they are not your vehicle needs service Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5 28 for information on driving to a safe place in an emer...

Page 335: ... the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and th...

Page 336: ...tor pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap How to Add Coolant to the Radiator Notice Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Tur...

Page 337: ...d on the thermostat housing The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube 4 Fill the radiator with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant on page 5 23 for more information about the proper coolant mixture If your vehicle has the 3 5L V6 engine and you see a stream of coolant coming from an air bleed valve close the valve Otherwise close the va...

Page 338: ...OOL 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 If your vehicle has the 3 5L V6 engine be sure the arrow on the pressure cap lines up with the vent tube 9 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the full cold ma...

Page 339: ... Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid do the following 1 Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down 2 Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean 3 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 4 Replace the cap and completely tighten it 5 Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The fluid level should be somewhere within the cr...

Page 340: ...view 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 clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters ful...

Page 341: ...er 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 system CAUTION If you have too m...

Page 342: ...ou spill brake fluid on your vehicle s painted surfaces the paint finish can be damaged Be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Washing Your Vehicle on page 5 92 Brake Wear Your vehicle has four wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed...

Page 343: ...ned and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace 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 ...

Page 344: ... has run down 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 On vehicles equipped with the optional power sliding door a low voltage battery or replacing a battery may cause the system to become inoperative See Power Sliding Door PSD on page 2 16 for more information CAUTION Batteries can hurt you They can be dang...

Page 345: ...avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure Put an automatic transaxle in PARK P or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake Notice 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...

Page 346: ...the fuse block cover Remove the cover to access the remote positive terminal See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on the location of the remote positive terminals You should always use the remote positive terminal instead of the positive terminal on your battery CAUTION An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands cloth...

Page 347: ... 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 positi...

Page 348: ...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 chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the...

Page 349: ...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 positive cable from the other vehicle 5 Return the remote positive terminal cover or underhood fuse block cover to its original p...

Page 350: ...w often to check the lubricant See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the transfer case you will need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Sch...

Page 351: ...reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the differential you will need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole A fluid loss could indicate a problem check and have it repaired if needed What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubri...

Page 352: ... 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 and Sidemarker Lamps A High beam Headlamp B Low beam Headlamp C Sidemarker Lamp 5 48 ...

Page 353: ...away from the vehicle 5 Disconnect the socket wiring harness connector from the headlamp assembly 6 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove from the assembly 7 To replace a headlamp bulb disconnect the bulb socket wiring harness and connect to the new bulb socket To replace a sidemarker bulb pull the old bulb out and push a new bulb in 8 Reinstall the bulb socket by inserting into the bulb...

Page 354: ...4 Replace with a new bulb 5 Reinstall the bulb socket by inserting into the bulb assembly and turning it clockwise to secure 6 Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp assembly Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps To change a stoplamp taillamp turn signal or back up lamp bulb do the following 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate on page 2 22 for more information 2 Remove the two screws...

Page 355: ...erting and turning clockwise to secure 8 Reinstall the taillamp assembly by inserting the outboard locating retaining pins until the lamp is seated 9 Secure with the inboard screws Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back up 3057KX Front Turn Signal DRL and Parking 3157NAK High Beam and Low Beam Headlamps H11 Sidemarker 194 Stoplamp Taillamp and Turn Signal 3057KX For replacement bulbs not...

Page 356: ...m and turn the blade until it is facing away from the windshield 2 Squeeze the tabs B on each side of the wiper blade assembly to remove the wiper arm A from the blade C Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshiel...

Page 357: ...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 59 Over...

Page 358: ...code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT Department of Transportation code is 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 a...

Page 359: ... 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 E Tire Inflation The temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be inflated to 60 psi 420 kPa For more information on tire pressure and inflation see Inflation Tire Pressure ...

Page 360: ...tter 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 Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inches F Service Description These characters represent the load range and speed rating of the tire The load index represents the load carry capacity a tire is certified to carry The load index can range from 1 to 279 ...

Page 361: ...so identify the tire manufacturer production plant brand and date of production GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 32 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 32 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 32 Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that must...

Page 362: ...t which a tire can operate Traction The friction between the tire and the road surface The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road Treadwear Indicators Narrow bands sometimes called wear bars that show across the tread of a tire when only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm of tread remains See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5 61 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Gra...

Page 363: ...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 364: ... air until you reach the recommended amount If you overfill the tire release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve Re check the tire pressure with the tire gage Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5 000 to 8 000 miles 8 000 to 13 000 km An...

Page 365: ...an use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 71 When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it is time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any ...

Page 366: ...em performance ride and handling traction control and tire pressure monitoring performance GM s TPC Spec number is molded onto the tire s sidewall by the tire manufacturer If the tires have an all season tread design the TPC spec number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 5 54 for additional information CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control ...

Page 367: ...our vehicle Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires this may affect the way your vehicle performs including its braking ride and handling characteristics stability and resistance to rollover Additionally if your vehicle has electronic systems such as antilock brakes traction control and electronic stability ...

Page 368: ...y requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of ...

Page 369: ...he minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory ...

Page 370: ...hem only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others ...

Page 371: ...cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoid damage to yo...

Page 372: ...e information 2 Lift the lever to move the third row rear seatback forward See Third Row Seat on page 1 18 for more information 3 Remove the cover by pulling the lever up This symbol is on the accessory inflator switch There may be an accessory inflator kit stored in the rear compartment on the passenger s side It includes a 20 foot 6 m hose with an air pressure gage and nozzle adapters CAUTION In...

Page 373: ...matically shut off after about 10 minutes The light in the switch will blink After about one minute you can use the system again Press the switch and the indicator light will come on Notice If you run the accessory inflator longer than 30 minutes at a time you could damage the inflator The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Run the inflator for short periods of time only After running t...

Page 374: ...d and may require the same correction you would 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 ...

Page 375: ...from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 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 the tire...

Page 376: ...ve the convenience net if equipped 3 Open the jack storage compartment by lifting the tab and pulling the cover off A Jack B Strap C Bracket D Wing Nut E Bag and Tools F Tire Bag and Cable Storage for All Wheel Drive Vehicles 4 Remove the jack A and jacking tools E by loosening and then removing the wing nut D and bracket C 5 Separate the plastic pouch from the jack and remove the jacking tools in...

Page 377: ...do the following A Hoist Shaft B Hoist Assembly C Retainer D Compact Spare Tire E Extension Chisel End F Folding Wrench 1 Attach the folding wrench F to the extension E and insert the chisel end on an angle through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft A 2 Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower the compact spare tire D to the ground Continue to turn the wrench so the comp...

Page 378: ...page 5 83 for more information If you have a front wheel drive vehicle the hoist is used to store a full size or a flat road tire under the vehicle See Storing the Flat Tire on an Front Wheel Drive Vehicle under Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5 83 for more information 4 Remove the compact spare tire from the cable If the compact spare tire will not lower check under the vehicle to ...

Page 379: ... 1 Loosen the wheel nuts using the folding wrench but do not remove them Turn the handle counterclockwise about 180 degrees then flip the handle back to the starting position This avoids taking the wrench off the lug nut for each turn Notice If your vehicle has wheel locks and you use an impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts you could damage the lock nut or wheel lock key Do not use an impact wre...

Page 380: ...e jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Do not raise the vehicle yet 3 Put the compact spare tire near you CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle 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 v...

Page 381: ...k head approximately 3 inches 7 6 cm 5 Raise the vehicle by turning the folding wrench clockwise in the jack Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to fit under the wheel well 6 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire 5 77 ...

Page 382: ...he places where the wheel attaches 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 needed to get all the rust or dirt off 7 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off cau...

Page 383: ...k on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 9 Lower the vehicle by attaching the folding wheel wrench to the jack and turning the wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 79 ...

Page 384: ...y 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 page 5 103 for the wheel nut torque specification 10 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown Notice Wheel covers will not fit on your compact spar...

Page 385: ...ct spare or a flat road tire See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5 83 for instructions on storing the spare or flat tire correctly CAUTION Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt Read and follow the instructions listed below CAUTION Someone standing too clo...

Page 386: ...the folding wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch device under the wheel plate 3 Keep raising the jack until the compact spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place This lets you know that the secondary latch has released 4 Lower the jack by turning the folding wrench counterclockwise Keep lowering the jack until the compact spare tire is resting on t...

Page 387: ...soon as you can You will not be able to store a spare or flat tire using the hoist assembly until it has been repaired or replaced Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place 5 83 ...

Page 388: ...tire near the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem down 2 Remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the extension of the shaft if the vehicle has aluminum wheels 3 Slide the cable retainer through the center of the wheel and start to raise the tire Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel 4 When the tire is almost in the stored position turn...

Page 389: ...drive vehicles Refer to Storing the Spare Tire listed previously Storing the Flat Tire on an All Wheel Drive Vehicle 1 Remove the tire storage bag and cable package from the jack storage area 2 Remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the extension of the shaft if the vehicle has aluminum wheels 3 Put the flat tire in the tire storage bag and place it in the rear storage are...

Page 390: ...enter of the wheel 5 Hook the cable onto the outside portion of the liftgate hinges 6 Pull on the cable to make sure it is secure 7 Make sure the metal tube is centered at the striker Push the tube towards the front of the vehicle 8 Close the liftgate and make sure it is latched properly 5 86 ...

Page 391: ...ith the slots in the cover opening Push the cover in place and push down the tab so that it rests in the groove This secures the cover in place Store the center cap or the plastic bolt on wheel covers until a full size tire is put back on the vehicle When you replace the compact spare with a full size tire reinstall the bolt on wheel covers or the center cap Hand tighten them over the wheel nuts u...

Page 392: ...together Notice Tire chains will not fit your compact spare Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too Do not use tire chains on your compact spare Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Your vehicle s interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often Although not always visible dust and dirt can accumulate on your upholstery Dirt can damage carpet f...

Page 393: ...o obtain a product from your GM dealer to remove odors from your vehicle s upholstery Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners or techniques Never use a knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface Never use a stiff brush It can cause damage to your vehicle s interior surfaces Never apply heavy pressure or rub aggressively with a cleaning cloth Use of he...

Page 394: ...on and repeat the cleaning process that was used with plain water If any of the soil remains a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used test a small hidden area for colorfastness first If the locally cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation may result clean the entire surface After the cleaning proces...

Page 395: ...an alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non uniform manner Some commercial products may increase gloss on your instrument panel The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may s...

Page 396: ...cle on page 5 92 Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish GM approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer See Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 5 95 Notice Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may damage it Use only non abrasive waxes and polishe...

Page 397: ...me plated wheels Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied Notice Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only The surface of these wheels is similar to the pai...

Page 398: ... GM dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody 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 Cle...

Page 399: ...e wheels and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on and 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 step No wiping necessary Wash Wax Concentrate Med...

Page 400: ...ls and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You will find this label on the inside of the glove box It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label you will find the following V...

Page 401: ...n some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal fuse in the underhood fuse block If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem be sure to get it fixed The rear washer pump is controlled by...

Page 402: ...e same amperage or use one of the spare fuses in the underhood fuse block Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the right amperage Replace it as soon as you can There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle the instrument panel fuse block and the underhood fuse block Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument...

Page 403: ... Stoplamp Turn Lamps 13 Heated Seats 14 Blank 15 Electronic Level Control 16 Heated Mirror 17 Center High Mounted Stoplamp Back up Lamps 18 Blank 19 Canister Ventilation Fuses Usage 20 Park Lamps 21 Power Sliding Door 22 Blank 23 Blank 24 Left Power Sliding Door 25 Right Power Sliding Door Relays Usage 26 Blank 27 Blank 28 Park Lamps 29 Retained Accessory Power 30 Rear Defog PLR Fuse Puller Circui...

Page 404: ...ood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment For more information on location see Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 Your vehicle may not have all the fuses listed 5 100 ...

Page 405: ...10 Not Used 11 Transmission Solenoid 12 Right Low Beam Fuses Usage 13 Anti lock Brake System 14 Powertrain Control Module Ignition 15 Electronic Ignition 16 Fuel Injector 17 Climate Control RPA Cruise Control 18 Electronic Throttle Control 19 Engine Sensor Evaporator 20 Airbag 21 Not Used 22 Emission All Wheel Drive 23 Auxiliary Power 24 Front Windshield Washer 25 AC DC Inverter 26 Rear Blower 27 ...

Page 406: ...r High 35 Battery Main 3 36 Rear Defogger 37 Battery Main 2 38 Spare Relays Usage RUN RLY Starter LO BEAM Low Beam FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump HORN Horn AC CLTCH Air Conditioning Clutch HI BEAM High Beam PWR TRN Powertrain WPR2 Wiper 2 WPR1 Wiper 1 FAN 1 Fan 1 CRNK Crank IGN MAIN Ignition Main FAN2 Fan 2 FAN3 Fan 3 BLANK Not Used 5 102 ...

Page 407: ...moval and Replacement 8 7 qt 8 3 L Cooling System Front A C 11 3 qt 10 7 L Front and Rear A C 12 8 qt 12 2 L Engine Oil with Filter 4 0 qt 3 8 L Fuel Capacity Regular 20 0 gal 75 7 L Extended 25 1 gal 95 0 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 ft lb 140 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling Engine VIN ...

Page 408: ... NOTES 5 104 ...

Page 409: ...dule 6 2 Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 At Each Fuel Fill 6 8 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 11 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 13 Maintenance Record 6 14 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Page 410: ... vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition be sure to maintain your vehicle properly Using the Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condi...

Page 411: ...the work See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 5 4 Some maintenance services can be complex So unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment you should have your GM Goodwrench dealer do these jobs When you go to your GM Goodwrench dealer for your service needs you will know that GM trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM parts If y...

Page 412: ...il life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 5 18 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system When the CHANGE OIL SOON message appears certain services checks and inspections are required Required services are described in the following for Maintenance I and Maintenance II Generally it is recommended that your first service be Maintenance...

Page 413: ...Inspection and Rotation on page 5 60 and Tire Wear Inspection in At Least Once a Month on page 6 9 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional services See Additional Required Services in this section Inspect suspension and steering components See footnote b Inspect engine cooling system See footn...

Page 414: ... or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 20 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter severe service See footnote h Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter normal service Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Engine cooling system service or every five year...

Page 415: ... once a year d Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace wiper blades that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield e 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 be...

Page 416: ...if needed l If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often m Visually inspect belt for fraying excessive cracks or obvious damage Replace belt if necessary Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle Your ...

Page 417: ...ction Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service notification Check the tires for wear and if necessary rotate the tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 60 At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured ...

Page 418: ...ut of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position The ignition should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK P The key should come out only in LOCK Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if s...

Page 419: ...sive materials from the underbody Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer Usage Fluid Lubricant Engine Oil Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline...

Page 420: ...Fluid GM Part No U S 12378514 in Canada 88901045 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood and Door Hinges Rear Folding Seat Fuel Door Hinge Liftgate Hinges and Power Sliding Door Cable Multi Purpose Lubric...

Page 421: ...ilter 3 5L V6 Engine 10354945 3 9L V6 Engine 15222510 Engine Oil Filter 3 5L V6 Engine 25010792 PF47 3 9L V6 Engine 89017342 PF61 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 10322538 CF123 Spark Plugs 3 5L V6 Engine 12568387 41 101 3 9L V6 Engine 12591131 41 100 Windshield Wiper Blades Driver s Side 22 0 inches 55 0 cm 12335833 Passenger s Side 24 0 inches 60 0 cm 12335834 Rear 16 0 inches 40 0 cm 15192147 6...

Page 422: ...ices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 8 can be added on the following record pages You should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 14 ...

Page 423: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 15 ...

Page 424: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 16 ...

Page 425: ...ide Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 9 Collision Damage Repair 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects 7 14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 14 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 14 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 15 Section 7 Customer ...

Page 426: ...fter contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 762 2737 In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer 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 yo...

Page 427: ...vailable to you You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address BBB Auto Line Program Council of Better Business Bureaus Inc 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington VA 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 ot...

Page 428: ...omer Assistance Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33172 Detroit MI 48232 5172 www Pontiac com 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 1 800 496 9994 Fax Number 313 381 0022 Canada Custome...

Page 429: ... applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle such as hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility visit gmmobility com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 8...

Page 430: ...e 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 battery jum...

Page 431: ...ship 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 customers in conjunction with the Bumper to Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required This will reduce your inconve...

Page 432: ...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 that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum amount per day and must be supported by receipts This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and...

Page 433: ...l aspects of the vehicle s performance Your vehicle uses on board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and if so equipped to provide anti lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of dete...

Page 434: ...tions for research purposes Others such as law enforcement may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have 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 Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle i...

Page 435: ...ets your needs before you ever need collision repairs Your GM dealer may have a collision repair center with GM trained technicians and state of the art equipment or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM trained technicians and comparable equipment Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage There are sig...

Page 436: ...t This will help guard against post accident legal action If you need roadside assistance call GM Roadside Assistance See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 for more information If your vehicle cannot be driven know where the towing service will be taking it Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver s name the service s name and the phone number Remove any valuables from...

Page 437: ...quires damage repairs GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair If you have a pre determined repair facility of choice take your vehicle there or have it towed there Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts Remember recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle ...

Page 438: ... Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may call them at 1 800 333 0510 or write to ...

Page 439: ...wledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle In Canada information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1 800 GM DRIVE 1 800 463 7483 Owner s Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provi...

Page 440: ...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 subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery Note to Canadian Customers All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Canadian residents are to...

Page 441: ...ld an Airbag Inflate 1 68 Where Are the Airbags 1 65 All Wheel Drive 5 46 All Wheel Drive AWD System 4 12 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 115 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 115 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 4 7 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 39 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels 5 93 Care of Safety Belts 5 91 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 94 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 92 Cleaning the Inside ...

Page 442: ...rake System ABS 4 7 Emergencies 4 9 Parking 2 36 System Warning Light 3 38 Brakes 5 37 Braking 4 6 Braking in Emergencies 4 9 Break In New Vehicle 2 30 Bucket Seats Rear 1 6 Bulb Replacement 5 48 Front Turn Signal Parking and Daytime Running Lamps 5 50 Halogen Bulbs 5 48 Replacement Bulbs 5 51 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 5 50 Buying New Tires 5 62 C California Fuel 5 6 Califo...

Page 443: ...amps Lenses 5 92 Fabric Carpet 5 90 Finish Care 5 92 Inside of Your Vehicle 5 88 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 91 Cleaning cont Leather 5 90 Tires 5 94 Underbody Maintenance 5 94 Washing Your Vehicle 5 92 Weatherstrips 5 91 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades 5 93 Climate Control System 3 25 Air Filter Passenger Compartment 3 30 Outlet Adjustment 3 28 Rear 3 28 Collision Da...

Page 444: ...tic Headlamp System 3 16 Defensive Driving 4 2 Delayed Lighting 3 18 Delayed Locking 2 12 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 4 Dome Lamp 3 18 Door Automatic Door Lock 2 12 Delayed Locking 2 12 Dual Sliding Doors 2 13 Locks 2 10 Power Door Locks 2 11 Power Sliding Door 2 16 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock 2 13 Driver Position Safety Belt 1 26 Driver Information Center DIC 3 46 DIC Operation and Displ...

Page 445: ...40 Engine Compartment Overview 5 12 Exhaust 2 39 Oil 5 15 Oil Life System 5 18 Overheated Protection Operating Mode 5 28 Overheating 5 26 Starting 2 31 Entry Lighting 3 18 Event Data Recorders EDR 7 9 Exit Lighting 3 19 Extender Safety Belt 1 39 Exterior Lamps 3 14 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 20 Finish Damage 5 94 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 115 Flash to Pass 3 8 Flat Tire 5 70 Flat Tire Changing 5 71 ...

Page 446: ...mperature 3 40 Fuel 3 45 Speedometer 3 33 Tachometer 3 33 Garage Door Opener 2 44 Gasoline Octane 5 5 Specifications 5 5 Glove Box 2 48 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 7 5 H Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Head Restraints 1 6 Headlamp Wiring 5 97 Headlamps Bulb Replacement 5 48 Daytime Running Lamps Automatic Headlamp System 3 16 Flash to Pass 3 8 Front Turn Signal Parking and Daytime Running Lamps ...

Page 447: ...s 2 30 Infants and Young Children Restraints 1 43 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 59 Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 Instrument Panel I P Brightness 3 17 Cluster 3 32 Interior Lamps Control 3 17 J Jump Starting 5 40 K Keyless Entry System 2 4 Keys 2 3 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 5 54 Lamps Battery Run Down Protection 3 20 Cargo 3 19 Dome 3 18 Exterior 3 14 Front Reading 3 19 Interior Control 3 17 Rear Readin...

Page 448: ...rol System TCS Warning 3 40 Lighting Delayed 3 18 Entry 3 18 Exit 3 19 Loading Your Vehicle 4 32 Lockout Protection 2 13 Locks Automatic Door Lock 2 12 Delayed Locking 2 12 Door 2 10 Lockout Protection 2 13 Power Door 2 11 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock 2 13 Loss of Control 4 17 Low Fuel Warning Light 3 46 Luggage Carrier 2 52 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services 6 6 At Each Fue...

Page 449: ...rmal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 13 O Odometer 3 33 Odometer Trip 3 33 Off Road Recovery 4 15 Oil Engine 5 15 Pressure Light 3 44 Oil Engine Oil Life System 5 18 Older Children Restraints 1 40 Online Owner Center 7 3 OnStar System see OnStar Manual 2 42 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Outlet Adjustment 3 28 Outside Convex Mirror 2 41 Heated Mirrors 2 41 Power Mirrors 2 41 Overhead Console 2 49 2 50 ...

Page 450: ... 25 R Radiator Pressure Cap 5 26 Radios 3 76 Care of Your CD and DVD Player 3 114 Care of Your CDs and DVDs 3 114 Radio with CD 3 78 Rear Seat Audio 3 110 Setting the Time 3 77 Theft Deterrent 3 112 Understanding Reception 3 113 Rear Climate Control System 3 28 Rear Reading Lamps 3 19 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 37 Rear Seat Audio RSA 3 110 Rear Seat Entertainment System 3 96 Rear Seat Opera...

Page 451: ...o Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 26 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 25 Safety Belts cont Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 37 Rear Seat Passengers 1 34 Right Front Passenger Position 1 34 Safety Belt Extender 1 39 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 34 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 1 21 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 33 Safety Warnings and Symbols iii Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Seats Bucke...

Page 452: ...essory Inflator 5 68 Compact 5 88 Installing 5 75 Removing 5 72 Storing 5 83 Specifications Capacities 5 103 Speedometer 3 33 StabiliTrak System 4 10 Starting Your Engine 2 31 Steering 4 13 Steering Wheel Controls Audio 3 112 Steering Wheel Tilt Wheel 3 6 Storage Areas 2 48 Convenience Center 2 53 Convenience Net 2 52 2 53 Cupholder s 2 48 Floor Console Storage Area 2 50 Folding Tray 2 51 Glove Bo...

Page 453: ...Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 5 83 Tire Sidewall Labeling 5 54 Tire Terminology and Definitions 5 56 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 64 Tires cont Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 5 65 Wheel Replacement 5 66 When It Is Time for New Tires 5 61 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 37 Towing a Trailer 4 39 Your Vehicle 4 37 Traction Control System TCS 4 9 Control System Warning Light 3 40 StabiliTra...

Page 454: ...ing Flashers 3 6 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Safety and Symbols iii Vehicle Damage iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 65 Different Size 5 63 Replacement 5 66 Where to Put the Restraint 1 50 Windows 2 24 Power 2 25 Power Rear Quarter 2 25 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades Cleaning 5 93 Windshield Rear Washer Wiper 3 10 Windshield Washer 3 9 Fluid 5 36 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 52 F...

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