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Fuses

Usage

HI BEAM RT

Passenger Side High Beam
Headlamp

DIS

Direct Ignition System

HI BEAM LT

Driver Side High Beam Headlamp

DIODE (FOG)

Fog Lamp Diode

LOW BEAM RT

Passenger Side Low Beam
Headlamp

ILLUM RT

Parking Lamp Right Side,
Illumination Circuit

LOW BEAM LT

Driver Side Low Beam Headlamp

ILLUM LT

Driver Side Parking Lamp, License
Plate Lamp

INT LTS

Room Lamp

INJECTOR

Injector

DEFOG

Defogger

S/ROOF

Sunroof

ILLUM LAMPS

Illumination Relay

HORN

Horn

Hatchback

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Summary of Contents for 2008 Wave

Page 1: ...C 3 43 Audio System s 3 53 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 22 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Head...

Page 2: ...ur vehicle may not have all of them For example more than one entertainment system may be offered or your vehicle may have been ordered without a front passenger or rear seats Keep this manual in the...

Page 3: ...the page number where it can be found Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book A box with the word CAUTION is used to tell about things that could hurt you or ot...

Page 4: ...The notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words There are also warning labels on th...

Page 5: ...38 Where to Put the Restraint 1 40 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 1 42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 49 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Positio...

Page 6: ...t 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 Pull up and hold the bar located under the front of the se...

Page 7: ...e seat cushion and rearward to lower it Manual Lumbar Sedan Your vehicle may have manually operated lumbar support for the driver s seat To adjust the front seat lumbar support use the lever located o...

Page 8: ...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 Your seats have manual r...

Page 9: ...are reclined like this The shoulder belt cannot do its job 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...

Page 10: ...t seat head restraints also tilt forward To tilt the head restraint first put it in the upright position by tilting it forward fully and releasing it Then slowly move the head restraint forward until...

Page 11: ...belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat 1 Remove the safety be...

Page 12: ...m the mini buckle by inserting the key into the slot in the mini buckle pressing the release button and allowing it to retract 5 Pull up the release knob located on top of the rear seatback 6 Fold the...

Page 13: ...the mini buckle pull it from the retractor 5 Push the latch plate at the end of the safety belt strap into the buckle until the mechanism clicks Make sure the strap is not twisted The sliding latch p...

Page 14: ...release button and allowing it to retract 4 Pull up the release knob located on the top of the seatback and fold the seatback forward and down Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still f...

Page 15: ...k the seat cushion 7 Lift the seat cushion up and flip it forward 8 Clip the hook to the front seat head restraint to keep the rear seat secure 9 When the rear seat is folded store the safety belt buc...

Page 16: ...locking mechanism can occur if the safety belt and buckles are pinched under the rear seat cushion Do not place the safety belt and buckles on the floor under the rear seat cushion when the rear seat...

Page 17: ...ety belt buckles and the center seat safety belt to their original position between the rear seatback and the seat cushion Make sure the straps of the safety belt and buckles are not twisted 8 To reat...

Page 18: ...de of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats an...

Page 19: ...n vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is jus...

Page 20: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 16...

Page 21: ...el or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make...

Page 22: ...lts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag is provided all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection That is true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and oth...

Page 23: ...ut of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts First before you or your passenger s wear a safety belt there is important information you should kn...

Page 24: ...ose 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...

Page 25: ...ion this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose In a crash you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuri...

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

Page 27: ...red 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 on the abdomen not on the pelvic bones and...

Page 28: ...houlder 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 a...

Page 29: ...sh you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury You might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then...

Page 30: ...ss 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...

Page 31: ...le so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 2 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The lap shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt acr...

Page 32: ...ong enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 31 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary 5 If equipped with a sho...

Page 33: ...y belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants To unlatch the belt push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close a door be su...

Page 34: ...the height adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pressing the release button to make sure it has locked into position Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt preten...

Page 35: ...gnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety b...

Page 36: ...es the below fit test Sit all the way back on the seat Do the knees bend at the seat edge If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Buckle the lap shoulder belt Does the shoulder belt rest on t...

Page 37: ...re or even fatal internal injuries in a crash According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions...

Page 38: ...child could also move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle...

Page 39: ...e not restrained properly can strike other people or can be thrown out of the vehicle In addition young children should not use the vehicle s adult safety belts alone they need to use a child restrain...

Page 40: ...le 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 m...

Page 41: ...should always 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 chi...

Page 42: ...olds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat B provides restraint for the child s body with the harness A booster seat C D is...

Page 43: ...restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or...

Page 44: ...eriously 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 passen...

Page 45: ...able to secure child restraints or have passengers ride in the rear outside seating positions If you use two child restraints A in the rear outside seating positions the safety belt for the center re...

Page 46: ...ust also use either the lower anchors or the 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 LATC...

Page 47: ...ither will have a single attachment B to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others requ...

Page 48: ...anchors has two labels near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion Hatchback models may have zippers over the lower anchor areas If so unzip the seat cover below the labels to access ea...

Page 49: ...tether The cargo shade should remain off while the top tether is in use Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be plac...

Page 50: ...n this manual CAUTION Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anc...

Page 51: ...the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts Refer to your child...

Page 52: ...ual tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using has a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and i...

Page 53: ...t say that the top strap must be anchored If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the...

Page 54: ...to the retractor If you are using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 If your child restraint has a...

Page 55: ...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...

Page 56: ...nd that the tether be attached You will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint 1 Move the seat as far...

Page 57: ...he buckle until it clicks Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the r...

Page 58: ...e vehicle and reinstall the child restraint If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the off symbol is still not lit check to make sure that the vehicle s seatback is not p...

Page 59: ...unted side impact airbags the word AIRBAG will appear on the side of the seatback closest to the door Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts Even though today s air...

Page 60: ...there is an airbag for that person CAUTION Airbags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye Anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously inju...

Page 61: ...hat a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 1 32 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 34 There is an airbag readi...

Page 62: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 58...

Page 63: ...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...

Page 64: ...hits a moving object If the vehicle hits an object that deforms the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object that does not deform If the vehicle hits a narr...

Page 65: ...ted simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were For frontal airbags inflation is determined by what the vehicle hits the angle of the impact and how quickly the...

Page 66: ...toward those airbags See When Should an Airbag Inflate on page 1 60 for more information Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts What Will You See After an...

Page 67: ...off by using the controls for those features In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the ri...

Page 68: ...side impact airbag if equipped under certain conditions The driver s airbags are not part of the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with a sensor that is part of the right fro...

Page 69: ...secure the child restraint in a rear seat The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag if equipped if The right...

Page 70: ...raint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer retailer The passenger sensing system is designed to enable may inflate the right front passenger s frontal airbag and seat moun...

Page 71: ...seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status See Safety Belts and Child Restraints in the Index for additional information ab...

Page 72: ...proper operation of the passenger sensing system Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the airbag system in several places around...

Page 73: ...omfort enhancing pad or device installed under or on top of the seat fabric could also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system This could either prevent proper deployment of the p...

Page 74: ...safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 30 for more information Keep safety belts clean and dry See Care of Safety Belts on page 5 84 Airbags The airbag system does...

Page 75: ...blies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged See your dealer retailer to have your safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced If your vehicle has the LATCH system and it w...

Page 76: ...NOTES 1 72...

Page 77: ...icle Break In 2 19 Ignition Positions 2 20 Starting the Engine 2 21 Engine Coolant Heater 2 22 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 23 Manual Transmission Operation 2 27 Parking Brake 2 28 Shifting Into...

Page 78: ...led They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught...

Page 79: ...ide Assistance Program on page 7 7 Notice If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle you may have to damage the vehicle to get in Be sure you have spare keys Remote Keyless Entry RKE System If the veh...

Page 80: ...location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary Se...

Page 81: ...king has occurred and that the theft deterrent system is deactivated V Remote Trunk Release Press and hold this button for approximately one second to open the trunk The LED light on the transmitter w...

Page 82: ...damage the transmitter To replace the battery in the RKE transmitter do the following 1 Remove the screw from the back of the cover and open the cover of the transmitter 2 Pull the transmitter out of...

Page 83: ...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 E...

Page 84: ...e of the doors on the hatchback is not closed properly while the ignition is on the door ajar light on the secondary information center comes on and stays on until the doors are closed Rear Door Secur...

Page 85: ...k the door from the inside and open the door from the outside 2 Move the lever down to unlock 3 Do the same for the other rear door The rear door locks can now be locked and unlocked normally Lockout...

Page 86: ...ng system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle See Climate Control System If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open the...

Page 87: ...ncy trunk release handle as a tie down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a l...

Page 88: ...air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust on page 2 32 To open the liftgate on your hatchback from outside of the vehicle insert the key into the lock cylin...

Page 89: ...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...

Page 90: ...indows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children When there are c...

Page 91: ...and swing them to the side Visor Vanity Mirror Your vehicle has vanity mirrors located on the back of the sun visors Swing down the sun visor to expose the vanity mirror Theft Deterrent Systems Vehic...

Page 92: ...ght will flash to indicate that the theft deterrent system is armed For hatchback models the security light is located on the secondary information center SIC on the center of the instrument panel See...

Page 93: ...runk or liftgate is opened without using the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter the horn will sound and the lamps will flash for up to 30 seconds How to Turn Off the System Alarm If the syste...

Page 94: ...em The immobilizer system prevents your vehicle from being started by unauthorized persons The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition You do not have to manually arm o...

Page 95: ...made In an emergency contact Roadside Assistance See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 7 Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle Starti...

Page 96: ...ion shift lever and transmission This is the only position in which you can insert or remove the key If the steering wheel is locked move it form right to left and turn the key to ACC ACCESSORY ACC AC...

Page 97: ...help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 2 If it does not start wait about 15 seconds and try again to start the engine by turning the ignition to START Wait about 15 seconds between...

Page 98: ...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 h...

Page 99: ...Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will n...

Page 100: ...Snow on page 4 17 NEUTRAL N In this position your engine does not connect with the wheels To restart while you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed...

Page 101: ...at speeds over 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage the transmission Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D4 as much as possible Do not shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can...

Page 102: ...HOLD light will light up on the secondary information center For the Sedan the HOLD light will light up on the instrument panel cluster See Hold Mode Light on page 3 48 When hold mode is activated the...

Page 103: ...tor pedal THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 Shift into THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 the same way you do for SECOND 2 Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal To stop let up on t...

Page 104: ...rake lever If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 34 To release the parking brake hold the brake pedal down Pull the parking brake l...

Page 105: ...cle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Automatic Transmission CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine r...

Page 106: ...torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PA...

Page 107: ...ve the system fixed as soon as you can Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transmission Before leaving your vehicle do the following 1 Hold the brake pedal down and firmly apply the parking brake 2 Fully pres...

Page 108: ...nsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if The exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was dam...

Page 109: ...place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 13 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake...

Page 110: ...e from the lamps behind you Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use Outside Manual Mirrors The outside rearview mirrors should be adjusted so you can see a little of the sid...

Page 111: ...e ignition must be turned to ON RUN to adjust the mirrors For hatchback models the control for the power mirror is located on the driver s door panel above the power window buttons 1 Select the mirror...

Page 112: ...rom the driver s seat It also makes things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are Outside Heated Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature when you operate the rear window defogger...

Page 113: ...e push in the cupholder until it latches There is also a cupholder located in the rear of the center console Sunglasses Storage Compartment If your vehicle has this feature the sunglasses storage comp...

Page 114: ...he switch To close the sunroof press and hold the passenger s side of the switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position To fully open the sunroof open the sunshade Then press and hold the pass...

Page 115: ...ate Controls 3 20 Climate Control System 3 20 Outlet Adjustment 3 23 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 3 24 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 26 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 27 Speedometer and Odomet...

Page 116: ...or Lamp 3 48 Oil Pressure Light 3 51 Fog Lamp Light 3 52 Door Ajar Light 3 52 Audio System s 3 53 AM FM Radio Single Display Base Level 3 54 AM FM Radio Double Display Base Level 3 55 Radio with CD MP...

Page 117: ...NOTES 3 3...

Page 118: ...Instrument Panel Overview Hatchback shown 3 4...

Page 119: ...lashers Button See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3 8 E Instrument Panel Brightness Control See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3 17 F Hood Release See Hood Release on page 5 10 G Horn See Horn o...

Page 120: ...Sedan shown 3 6...

Page 121: ...elease on page 5 10 E Horn See Horn on page 3 8 F Audio System See Audio System s on page 3 53 G Climate Control System See Climate Control System on page 3 20 H Ashtray See Ashtray s and Cigarette Li...

Page 122: ...o turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers 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 abou...

Page 123: ...nal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane...

Page 124: ...your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass To use it pull the turn signal multifunction lever toward you until the high beam headlamps come on then release the l...

Page 125: ...sing them If they are frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If the blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor A circuit br...

Page 126: ...r will run out of fluid before the windshield washer If you can wash your windshield but not your rear window check the fluid level Cruise Control If your vehicle has cruise control a speed of about 2...

Page 127: ...t will come on in the instrument panel cluster to show that the cruise control is on 4 Take your foot off the accelerate pedal Resuming a Set Speed Suppose the cruise control is set to a desired speed...

Page 128: ...is done the vehicle goes about 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle s speed When you take your foot off the pedal...

Page 129: ...omatically turn off when the ignition key is turned to LOCK OFF or ACC ACCESSORY Parking Lamps Turn the band to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the taillamps license plate lam...

Page 130: ...n one of the following conditions are met The ignition is off The parking brake is on The high beam headlamps are on The low beam headlamps are on The flash to pass feature is used As with any vehicle...

Page 131: ...mn Turn the thumbwheel to brighten or dim the lights Dome Lamp Your vehicle will have one of the following dome lamp switches The switches have three positions ON The light comes on and stays on O Doo...

Page 132: ...the battery Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the ac...

Page 133: ...s heating Clock If you have a sedan there is a digital clock located in the center of the instrument panel above the center air outlets When the ignition is turned to ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN the time...

Page 134: ...perature inside the vehicle Turn the knob to the blue area for cool air and to the red area for warm air 9 Fan Turn the middle knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed...

Page 135: ...on Press the button again to return to outside air mode If your vehicle has a lever base model move the lever to choose the recirculation mode Using the recirculation mode for extended periods may cau...

Page 136: ...mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly For best results clear all snow and ice from the wind...

Page 137: ...window defogger will turn off about 10 minutes after the button is pressed The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning the engine off Notice Do not use anything shar...

Page 138: ...ving the glove box from its housing The filter traps most of the pollen from air entering the module The air cleaner filter may need to be changed periodically To change the passenger compartment air...

Page 139: ...essing in on the bottom retaining tab and pulling the cover down 6 Remove the old passenger compartment air filter 7 Then reverse the steps to install the new air filter and replace the glove box View...

Page 140: ...y when you start the engine just to let you know they are working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem...

Page 141: ...vehicle is running You will know how fast you are going how much fuel you are using and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically Your vehicle s instrument panel cluster includ...

Page 142: ...Sedan Automatic Transmission Cluster shown Manual Transmission Cluster similar 3 28...

Page 143: ...located in the lower right area of the speedometer By pressing the reset button you can tell how many miles or kilometers have been recorded on either Trip A or Trip B since you last set the trip odo...

Page 144: ...y Belt Reminder Tone If your vehicle has this feature a tone will sound for several seconds when the ignition is turned to ON to remind people to fasten their safety belts The tone will not sound if t...

Page 145: ...ess 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 crash...

Page 146: ...rbag status indicator does not come 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 passe...

Page 147: ...tant safety information Charging System Light This light will come on briefly when the ignition is turned on and the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working It should go out when th...

Page 148: ...release If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice tha...

Page 149: ...ot on you still have brakes but you do not have antilock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you do not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with your regular brakes See...

Page 150: ...page 5 26 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems It...

Page 151: ...how it is working If the light does not come on have it repaired This light also comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfire increas...

Page 152: ...might notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration these conditions might go away once the engin...

Page 153: ...is indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil The engine could be low on oil or could have some other oil problem Have it fixed immediately by your dealer The oil light could also come on...

Page 154: ...t comes on whenever you set your cruise control The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off See Cruise Control on page 3 12 for more information Highbeam On Light This light comes on w...

Page 155: ...ignition while the driver s door is open you will also hear a warning chime Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is turned to ON RUN When the tank nea...

Page 156: ...f full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The indicator moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up The gage goes back to empty when you tu...

Page 157: ...ter SIC displays some of the warning lights and indicators The SIC is located in the center of the instrument panel above the center air outlets The digital clock is also located in the center of the...

Page 158: ...tton until the correct minute is reached After disconnecting the battery or replacing the fuse reset the clock Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light The safety belt light will come on and s...

Page 159: ...f 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 infl...

Page 160: ...tus indicator does not come 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 f...

Page 161: ...ding important safety information Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working...

Page 162: ...you do not have antilock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you do not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on p...

Page 163: ...nt tires that do not match your vehicle s original tires can affect your vehicle s emission controls and can cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not...

Page 164: ...orate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water If so your vehicle s electrical system might b...

Page 165: ...by the system The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection This can happen if you have recently replaced the battery or if the battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to ev...

Page 166: ...fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine The repairs would not be covered...

Page 167: ...of its controls Familiarize yourself with its operation Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations setting the tone and adjusting the speakers Then when driving conditions pe...

Page 168: ...radio will go to a station play for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press either arrow button again to stop scanning The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the...

Page 169: ...his button until BAL appears on the display Then turn the volume knob to increase or to decrease the balance between the right and the left speakers The display will show the balance level To adjust t...

Page 170: ...n the selected band TUNE Press the up or down TUNE arrow to go to the next or to the previous radio station SCAN Push and release this button to scan radio stations The radio will go to a station play...

Page 171: ...ume knob to increase or to decrease the midrange The display will show the midrange level When finished making the selection press this button to select the midrange level Press this button until TRE...

Page 172: ...s an iPod laptop computer MP3 player CD changer or XM receiver etc to the auxiliary input jack for use as another source for audio listening The auxiliary input jack will also accept cell phone connec...

Page 173: ...on AM Press this button to switch to an AM station The display shows the selection FM Press this button to switch to an FM station The display shows the selection TUNE Press the TUNE arrows to select...

Page 174: ...six numbered buttons for more than two seconds The preset button number one through six flashes on the display when the station has been set When that numbered preset button is pressed that preset sta...

Page 175: ...rock jazz pop voice and techno Turn the O knob until the desired equalization setting displays After making the selection press the SOUND button to set the equalization setting To cancel an equalizati...

Page 176: ...CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials liquids and debris If an error displays see CD Messages later in this section 2 RPT Repeat Press this button to repeat the current track RPT di...

Page 177: ...humid If so wait about an hour and try again The format of the CD might not be compatible See Using an MP3 Radio with CD Player on page 3 70 or Using an MP3 Radio with Six Disc Player on page 3 73 la...

Page 178: ...able audio device is playing Press this button a second time for the system to begin playing audio from the connected portable audio player Once in this mode Auxinput appears on the display If the aux...

Page 179: ...elected band AST Automatic Store Six FM1 preset stations with the strongest reception in the region can be automatically stored Press the AST button for more than one second The display shows AUTO SCA...

Page 180: ...OUND Balance Fade To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers press this button until BAL balance displays Turn the O knob to increase or to decrease the balance The display shows th...

Page 181: ...and track number displays If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it stays in the player While a CD is in the player and the ignition is turned on the radio must be turned on be...

Page 182: ...s button again The current track begins to play 5 DSC Previous CDC Press this button to go back to the start of the previous CDC 6 DSC Next CDC Press this button to go forward to the start of the next...

Page 183: ...an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer retailer when reporting the problem Using the Auxiliary Input Jack AUX IN Auxiliary Input The radio system has an auxiliary input jack loca...

Page 184: ...ng title artist name and album are available for display by the radio when recorded using ID3 tags version 1 and 2 Create a folder structure that makes it easy to find songs while driving Organize son...

Page 185: ...playing the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT When a CD contains only compressed audio files but no folders all files are located under the root folder When the radio displays the name of the...

Page 186: ...ce of the CD is damaged such as cracked broken or scratched the CD does not play properly If the surface of the CD is soiled see Care of Your CDs on page 3 78 for more information If there is no appar...

Page 187: ...display When information is not available No Info information displays Press this button for longer than two seconds to change display mode Using an MP3 Radio with Six Disc Player MP3 WMA CD R Disc M...

Page 188: ...tory Empty Directory or Folder If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the file structure that contains only folders subfolders and no compressed files directly beneath them the player adv...

Page 189: ...Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner If playing a CD R the sound quality can be reduced due to CD R quality the method of recording the quality of the music that has been r...

Page 190: ...rn off repeat play SEEK Previous Next Folder in MP3 WMA Mode Press the SEEK arrows to change the folder If CD R does not have any folder ROOT flashes on the display for a short time TUNE Previous Next...

Page 191: ...The radio seeks stations only with a strong signal that are in the selected band When playing a CD press and release this button within 0 5 seconds to go to the next track Press and hold this button...

Page 192: ...sound but FM signals reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to fade in and out Care of Your CDs Handle CDs carefully Store...

Page 193: ...r the inside rear window may damage the rear window antenna and or the rear window defogger Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not clear the inside rear window with sharp objects Notice...

Page 194: ...NOTES 3 80...

Page 195: ...of Control 4 8 Driving at Night 4 10 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 10 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 11 Highway Hypnosis 4 12 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 12 Winter Driving 4 13 If Your Vehicle is...

Page 196: ...then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after...

Page 197: ...iler accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 34 Braking action involves perception time and rea...

Page 198: ...al will be harder to push Adding non dealer non retailer accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 Antilock Brake System ABS Your vehicle might ha...

Page 199: ...ry driver gets into a situation that requires hard braking If you have ABS you can steer and brake at the same time However if you do not have ABS your first reaction to hit the brake pedal hard and h...

Page 200: ...trol systems steering and braking have to do their work where the tires meet the road Unless you have antilock brakes adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places You can lose control T...

Page 201: ...nless you have antilock brakes not enough to lock the wheels See Braking on page 4 3 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left...

Page 202: ...passing we suggest the following tips Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass If in doubt wait Watch for traffic signs pavement markings a...

Page 203: ...hen water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because s...

Page 204: ...erences increase A 50 year old driver might need at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle tra...

Page 205: ...distance Pass with caution Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires on page 5 54 Before Leavi...

Page 206: ...d Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain Tips for driving in these conditions include Keep your vehicle serviced and in good sh...

Page 207: ...cident Pay attention to special road signs falling rocks area winding roads long grades passing or no passing zones and take appropriate action Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving Hav...

Page 208: ...on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you acce...

Page 209: ...ee 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 h...

Page 210: ...d 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 Run your engi...

Page 211: ...little as possible and avoid going above 35 mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 69 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It...

Page 212: ...maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overlo...

Page 213: ...d luggage load capacity For example if the Maximum Load amount equals 1400 lbs 635 kg and there will be five 150 lb 68 kg passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capa...

Page 214: ...acity Weight or Maximum Load 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 inf...

Page 215: ...xle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out See Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit earlier in this section CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle We...

Page 216: ...hicle secure it whenever you can Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer retailer or a professional towing service if you need to have your di...

Page 217: ...lering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations Is your vehicle ready to be towed Just as you would prepare your vehicle for a long trip you will want to make sure your vehicle...

Page 218: ...utomatic transmission in PARK P or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL N 3 Set the parking brake and remove the key 4 For an automatic transmission insert the key into the shift lock release slot See Shi...

Page 219: ...22 Hydraulic Clutch 5 22 Engine Coolant 5 23 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 26 Engine Overheating 5 26 Cooling System 5 28 Power Steering Fluid 5 33 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 34 Brakes 5 35 Battery...

Page 220: ...herstrips 5 84 Washing Your Vehicle 5 85 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 85 Finish Care 5 86 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 86 Aluminum Wheels 5 87 Tires 5 87 Sheet Metal Damage 5 88 Finish Damage 5 8...

Page 221: ...vered by warranty GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on your vehicle Your GM dealer retailer can accessorize your vehicle using genuine GM Accessories When you g...

Page 222: ...If you use the 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 mor...

Page 223: ...n an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT We recommend against the use of gasolines containing MMT See Additives on page 5 6 for additional information Cal...

Page 224: ...vailable in your area We recommend that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier However E85 85 ethanol and other fuels containing more than 10 ethanol must not...

Page 225: ...ire can cause bad injuries To help avoid injuries to you and others read and follow all the instructions on the pump island Turn off your engine when you are refueling Do not smoke if you are near fue...

Page 226: ...ot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill fuel Do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after y...

Page 227: ...48 Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor You can be badly...

Page 228: ...ids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hoo...

Page 229: ...losing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in the inner fender and return the prop to its re...

Page 230: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood here is what you will see Automatic shown Manual similar 5 12...

Page 231: ...es on page 5 35 and Hydraulic Clutch on page 5 22 E Automatic Transmission Dipstick See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5 20 F Engine Coolant Surge Tank See Cooling System on page 5 28 G Engine C...

Page 232: ...is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick handle is a yell...

Page 233: ...cifications on page 5 101 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged Se...

Page 234: ...094M SAE 5W 30 As shown in the viscosity chart SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 O...

Page 235: ...GM Standard GM6094M are all you need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you use the short trip city maintenance schedule Most trips a...

Page 236: ...nvironment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams...

Page 237: ...lift off the cover 2 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 3 Put the cover back on tightly and tighten the screws See Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6 4 for replacement inter...

Page 238: ...te reading if you check your transmission fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C At high spe...

Page 239: ...hat kind of transmission fluid to use See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 24 If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the area between t...

Page 240: ...d loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid...

Page 241: ...r radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant may require changing sooner at the first maintenance service after each 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Any repairs would...

Page 242: ...heck your cooling system Notice If you use extra inhibitors and or additives in your vehicle s cooling system you could damage your vehicle Use only the proper mixture of the engine coolant listed in...

Page 243: ...ne operation temperature and drops again when the engine cools down Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant surge tank but only when the engine i...

Page 244: ...s Coming From Your Engine CAUTION Steam from 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 a...

Page 245: ...PARK P or NEUTRAL N and let the engine idle 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just...

Page 246: ...underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down To check the engine coolant the vehicle should be parked on a level surface M...

Page 247: ...otice Engine damage from running the engine without coolant is not covered by the warranty How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank Notice This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure Failur...

Page 248: ...turn the pressure cap CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehi...

Page 249: ...he coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about tw...

Page 250: ...ark for at least five minutes 4 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan...

Page 251: ...dicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down The level should be between the MIN B and MAX A mark...

Page 252: ...r 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...

Page 253: ...draulic system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not work well It is not a good idea to top off the brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If fluid is added...

Page 254: ...mineral based oil such as engine oil in the brake or clutch hydraulic system can damage brake or clutch hydraulic system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced Do not let someone put in th...

Page 255: ...linings inspected immediately Also the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing When you have the front brake pads replaced have the r...

Page 256: ...hen it is time for a new battery see your dealer retailer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for battery locatio...

Page 257: ...ld damage your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both v...

Page 258: ...e Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location Flip the cap up to access the positive terminal CAUTION An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can in...

Page 259: ...attery and maybe other parts too And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive termi...

Page 260: ...ttery If it will not start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The...

Page 261: ...tive cable from the other vehicle 5 Return the positive terminal cap to its original position Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment However...

Page 262: ...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 Hatchback To replace a he...

Page 263: ...tor from the rear of the bulb 7 Remove the headlamp cap 8 Release the spring that retains the bulb by loosing the screw 9 Remove the old bulb 10 Install the new bulb 11 Install the bulb retaining spri...

Page 264: ...the headlamp assembly 3 Remove the headlamp assembly 4 Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the rear of the bulb 5 Remove the headlamp cap 6 Release the spring that retains the bulb 7 Remove...

Page 265: ...ons on how to remove the headlamp assembly 2 Turn the front turn signal bulb socket counterclockwise 3 Pull the front turn signal bulb socket out of the lamp housing 4 Press the bulb inward and turn i...

Page 266: ...move the headlamp assembly 3 Turn the front turn signal bulb socket counterclockwise 4 Pull the front turn signal bulb socket out of the lamp housing 5 Press the bulb inward and turn it counterclockwi...

Page 267: ...5 46 to access the side turn signal lamps 3 Remove the side turn signal lamp assembly by pulling it forward 4 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise 5 Remove the bulb from the lamp housing by pulling...

Page 268: ...he trunk See Trunk on page 2 10 for more information 2 Remove the two screws and the lamp housing Disconnect the wiring harness connector before removing the lamp housing 3 Remove the five screws and...

Page 269: ...re information 2 Remove the two screws and the lamp assembly 3 Remove the bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise 4 Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing the bulb and turning it counterclockw...

Page 270: ...e new bulb 5 Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the license plate lamp Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back Up 94535571 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 94535587 Headlamps 94535548 F...

Page 271: ...in different types and are removed in different ways For the proper type see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 5 102 Here is how to remove and replace the windshield wiper blade 1 Pull the...

Page 272: ...our Vehicle on page 4 18 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently t...

Page 273: ...s following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire alt...

Page 274: ...he tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture D Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and...

Page 275: ...xample if the tire size aspect ratio is 70 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 70 as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indica...

Page 276: ...are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa befo...

Page 277: ...ight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs 68...

Page 278: ...New Tires on page 5 64 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determine...

Page 279: ...ows 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...

Page 280: ...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 mo...

Page 281: ...ehicle Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 101 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fas...

Page 282: ...degrades over time even if they are not being used This is also true for the spare tire if your vehicle has one Multiple conditions affect how fast this aging takes place including temperatures loadi...

Page 283: ...different sizes brands or types may also cause damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the correct size brand and type of tires on all wheels It is all right to drive with your compact spare temporarily...

Page 284: ...ing New Tires on page 5 64 and Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 for additional information Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall betwe...

Page 285: ...s tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the hi...

Page 286: ...aks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer retailer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer retailer will know the kind of wheel you need Each...

Page 287: ...t could fail suddenly and cause a crash If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains Notice Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Cla...

Page 288: ...nd 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...

Page 289: ...ing brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transmission shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transmission to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do...

Page 290: ...n the trunk A Jack B Wheel Wrench C Jack Handle D Screwdriver 1 Open the trunk or liftgate See Trunk on page 2 10 or Liftgate Hatchback on page 2 12 for more information 2 Lift the trim cover 3 Remove...

Page 291: ...efore proceeding See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 71 for more information 2 If your vehicle has wheel covers loosen the four plastic caps by hand or by using the wheel wrench The plastic nuts do not...

Page 292: ...4 Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Do not remove them yet Hatchback 5 74...

Page 293: ...s frame nearest the flat tire 7 Put the compact spare tire near you 8 Insert the jack handle into the jack and the wheel wrench onto the end of the jack handle CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it...

Page 294: ...t spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well 10 Remove all of the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise 11 Remove the flat tire CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fa...

Page 295: ...il or grease on studs or nuts Because the nuts might come loose The vehicle s wheel could fall off causing a crash 14 Install the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten e...

Page 296: ...e 5 101 for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the pro...

Page 297: ...420 kPa After installing the compact spare on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds u...

Page 298: ...damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended Use glass cleaner only on glass Remove any accidental over spray from other surfaces immediately To prevent over spr...

Page 299: ...ops per gallon 3 78 L of water is a good guide Do not heavily saturate your upholstery while cleaning Damage to your vehicle s interior may result from the use of many organic solvents such as naptha...

Page 300: ...r dry clean soft white cloth Using Cleaner on Fabric 1 First try the cleaner on an area of the fabric that is not easily seen to make sure the cleaner does not affect the color of the fabric 2 For liq...

Page 301: ...oved quickly Use a clean cloth and vinyl cleaner See your dealer for this product Leather A soft cloth dampened with water can be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a soft cl...

Page 302: ...r a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass See Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 5 89 Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CA...

Page 303: ...pearance Materials on page 5 89 Follow all manufacturers directions regarding correct product usage necessary safety precautions and appropriate disposal of any vehicle care product Rinse the vehicle...

Page 304: ...oreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping y...

Page 305: ...r to the painted surface of the vehicle Do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because the surface could be damag...

Page 306: ...erbody 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 sp...

Page 307: ...om chrome wheels and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on wipe off Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches an...

Page 308: ...It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts The label has the following information Vehicle Identification Number VIN Model designation Paint information Production options and special equipme...

Page 309: ...ircuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a com...

Page 310: ...trument panel on the driver side of the vehicle To access the fuses open the fuse panel door by pulling the door out To reinstall the door first insert the rear edge of the fuse panel door then push t...

Page 311: ...D Instrument Panel Cluster Hazard Flasher TRN SIG Turn Signal DR LCK Door Lock Remote Keyless Entry CLSTR CLK Instrument Panel Cluster Clock ECM TCM Engine Control Module ECM Transmission Control Modu...

Page 312: ...Antilock Brake System DIODE ABS Antilock Brake System Diode AIRBAG 2 Airbag 2 BLANK Not Used CLK RADIO Clock Audio Fuses Usage SDM Sensing and Diagnostic Module WIPER Windshield Wiper Switch Windshie...

Page 313: ...ROOM LAMP Trunk Lamp Trunk Open Switch Cluster Dome Lamp DEFOGGER Rear Defogger SUNROOF Sunroof Module Option DRL Daytime Running Lamps DOOR LOCK Door Lock Unlock Fuses Usage B UP LAMP Back up Lamps H...

Page 314: ...ent Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location Notice Spilling liquid on any electrical components on your vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component To acces...

Page 315: ...OG Fog Lamp Diode LOW BEAM RT Passenger Side Low Beam Headlamp ILLUM RT Parking Lamp Right Side Illumination Circuit LOW BEAM LT Driver Side Low Beam Headlamp ILLUM LT Driver Side Parking Lamp License...

Page 316: ...COOL FAN Radiator Fan IGN 2 Ignition 2 BLANK Blank IGN 1 Ignition 1 PWR WNDW Power Windows SPARE Spare Relays Usage BLANK Not Used COOL FAN LOW Cooling Fan Low HEAD LAMPS HI High Beam Headlamp HEAD LA...

Page 317: ...Fuses Usage BATT Instrument Panel Fuse Block PK LP LH Driver Side Parking Lamp Taillamp Fuses Usage PK LP RH Passenger Side Parking Lamp Taillamp IGN2 ST Ignition Switch Sedan 5 99...

Page 318: ...urge Solenoid CMP Sensor P WINDOW1 Power Window Switch Option ECU Engine Control Module Transmission Control Module SPARE Spare EMS1 Engine Control Module Injector Cooling Fan Air Conditioning Compres...

Page 319: ...abel located under the hood See your dealer retailer for more information Cooling System 6 3 qt 6 0 L Engine Oil with Filter 3 96 qt 3 75 L Fuel Tank 11 9 gal 45 0 L Transmission Automatic 6 2 qt 5 87...

Page 320: ...Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Passenger Compartment Filter 96539649 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 96536694 Engine Oil Filter 96458873 96395221 Fuel Filter 96537170 Spark Plugs 96130723 IFR6E111...

Page 321: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 5 103...

Page 322: ...NOTES 5 104...

Page 323: ...uled Maintenance 6 13 Part B Owner Checks and Services 6 18 At Each Fuel Fill 6 18 At Least Once a Month 6 18 At Least Twice a Year 6 19 At Least Once a Year 6 20 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspectio...

Page 324: ...l are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehic...

Page 325: ...ualified technician do the work See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 5 4 If you want to purchase service information see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 15 Part B Owner Checks a...

Page 326: ...e how you drive If you have questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer retailer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when to schedule them...

Page 327: ...er Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Engine Ai...

Page 328: ...tem Service PCV System Service Every 37 500 Miles 60 000 km Automatic Transmission Fluid Change severe service only Every 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Spark Plug Wire Replacement Timing Belt Replacement EV...

Page 329: ...ange engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 12 000 Miles 20 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission...

Page 330: ...conditions the filter may require replacement more often Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 18 for more information Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation...

Page 331: ...5 62 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Replac...

Page 332: ...e spark plugs An Emission Control Service Replace spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Inspect drive belt s Replace timing belt Inspect EVAP canister and vapor lines Replace EVAP vent solenoid...

Page 333: ...h as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid does not require changing 78 000 Miles 130 000 km Change engine oil and filter or e...

Page 334: ...footnote Inspect PCV system An Emission Control Service See footnote 93 000 Miles 155 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 96 000 M...

Page 335: ...recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection on page 6...

Page 336: ...tional information See footnote Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Inspect drive belt s Inspect EVAP canister vapor lines and EVAP vent solenoid valve An Emission Control Service See foot...

Page 337: ...e 5 62 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Re...

Page 338: ...nformation Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 62 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Inspect drive belt s Change automatic transmission fluid if th...

Page 339: ...ontrol Service See footnote Inspect drive belt s Inspect EVAP canister vapor lines and EVAP vent solenoid valve An Emission Control Service See footnote Inspect PCV system An Emission Control Service...

Page 340: ...il regularly and keep it at the proper level Failure to keep the engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to the engine not covered by your warranty Check the engine oil level and add the prope...

Page 341: ...ee Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5 53 and Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 5 86 for more information Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longe...

Page 342: ...is inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking bra...

Page 343: ...start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle needs service Ignition Transmission...

Page 344: ...our foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brak...

Page 345: ...out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaus...

Page 346: ...oolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 5 23 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT...

Page 347: ...ory LB or GC LB 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 NLG...

Page 348: ...dometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance...

Page 349: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 27...

Page 350: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 28...

Page 351: ...Courtesy Transportation 7 9 Collision Damage Repair 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects 7 14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Governmen...

Page 352: ...ing a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help in the U S contact the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 762 2...

Page 353: ...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...

Page 354: ...Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs Specific vehicle information can be found in one place The Online Owner Center allows you to Get e mail service reminders Access information about your...

Page 355: ...r speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs Pontiac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center Any TTY user in the U S can communicate with Pontiac by dialing 1 800 833 PONT...

Page 356: ...de la Reforma 2740 Col Lomas de Bezares C P 11910 Mexico D F 01 800 508 0000 Long Distance 011 52 53 29 0 800 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This program available to qualified applicants can reim...

Page 357: ...anada In Canada service to provide diesel may be restricted For safety reasons propane and other alternative fuels will not be provided through this service Lock out Service Lock out service is covere...

Page 358: ...the repair order are required Once authorization has been given your advisor will help you make any necessary arrangements and explain how to claim for trip interruption expense assistance Alternativ...

Page 359: ...ence If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service unless of course the problem is safety related If it is please ca...

Page 360: ...addition for U S customers should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs...

Page 361: ...inally built Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to assure that your vehicle s designed appearance durability and safety are preserved The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM...

Page 362: ...nsurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier consider switching to another insurance carrier If your vehicle is leased the leasing company may require you to have insurance t...

Page 363: ...ription of the damage to the other vehicle If possible call your insurance company from the scene of the crash They will walk you through the information they will need If they ask for a police report...

Page 364: ...e not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company s collision policy repair limits as you have no contractual limits with that company In such cases you can have control of...

Page 365: ...ion Centre CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines tran...

Page 366: ...ian residents are to make checks payable in U S funds Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle s performance...

Page 367: ...is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location is recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data...

Page 368: ...navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions Radio Frequency Identification RFID RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire...

Page 369: ...M FM Radio 3 54 3 55 Antenna Backglass 3 79 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 79 Antilock Brake System ABS 4 4 Antilock Brake System Warning Light 3 35 3 48 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels 5 87 Care of Safety Belt...

Page 370: ...5 48 Halogen Bulbs 5 44 Headlamp Aiming 5 43 Headlamps 5 44 5 46 Bulb Replacement cont License Plate Lamps 5 52 Replacement Bulbs 5 52 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 5 51 Turn Sign...

Page 371: ...Climate Control System 3 20 Air Filter Passenger Compartment 3 24 Outlet Adjustment 3 23 Clock 3 19 3 44 Clutch Hydraulic 5 22 Collision Damage Repair 7 11 Compact Spare Tire 5 79 Control of a Vehicle...

Page 372: ...ng Your Vehicle to Get it Out 4 17 Winter 4 13 E EDR 7 16 Electrical System Add On Equipment 5 90 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 5 96 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 91 Headlamp Wiring 5 91 Instrument Pan...

Page 373: ...ner 5 9 Filling the Tank 5 7 Fuels in Foreign Countries 5 7 Gage 3 41 Gasoline Octane 5 5 Gasoline Specifications 5 5 Low Warning Light 3 42 System Inspection 6 23 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block...

Page 374: ...ngs Under 5 10 Release 5 10 Horn 3 8 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 19 Hydraulic Clutch 5 22 I Ignition Positions 2 20 Immobilizer 2 18 Immobilizer Operation 2 18 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver...

Page 375: ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 32 Safety Belt Reminder Tone 3 30 Safety Belt Reminders 3 30 3 44 Lights Exterior Lamps 3 15 Flash to Pass 3 10 High Low Beam Changer 3 10 On Reminder 3 15 Loading...

Page 376: ...Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 Malfunction Indicator Light 3 36 3 48 Manual Lumbar Controls 1 3 Manual Seats 1 2 Manual Transmission Fluid 5 22 Operation 2 27 Manual Using iii Manual Windows 2 13 Mi...

Page 377: ...Air Filter 3 24 Passenger Sensing System 1 64 Passing 4 8 Perchlorate Materials Requirements California 5 4 Power Electrical System 5 91 Inadvertent Battery Saver 3 18 Steering Fluid 5 33 Windows 2 14...

Page 378: ...ety Belts cont Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 31 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 1 14 Safety Warnings and Symbols iii Seats Driver Seat Height Adjuster 1 3 Head Restraints 1 6 Manual Lumbar 1 3 Rear...

Page 379: ...ystem 2 15 Theft Deterrent Systems 2 15 Immobilizer 2 18 Immobilizer Operation 2 18 Tilt Wheel 3 8 Time 3 19 Tires 5 54 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 5 87 Buying New Tires 5 64 Chains 5 69 Changing a Flat...

Page 380: ...ification Number VIN 5 90 Service Parts Identification Label 5 90 Ventilation Adjustment 3 23 Visors 2 15 W Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 26 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers 3 8 Other Warning...

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