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Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ............4-2

Driving for Better Fuel Economy .......................4-2
Defensive Driving ...........................................4-2
Drunk Driving .................................................4-3
Control of a Vehicle ........................................4-3
Braking .........................................................4-4
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...........................4-4
Braking in Emergencies ...................................4-5
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ......................4-6
Traction Control System (TCS) .........................4-8
Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...................................4-10
Steering ......................................................4-10
Off-Road Recovery .......................................4-11
Passing .......................................................4-12
Loss of Control .............................................4-12

Driving at Night ............................................4-13
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ..................4-14
Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......................4-15
Highway Hypnosis ........................................4-15
Hill and Mountain Roads ................................4-16
Winter Driving ..............................................4-17
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice,

or Snow ...................................................4-19

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out .................4-20
Loading the Vehicle ......................................4-20

Towing ..........................................................4-25

Towing Your Vehicle .....................................4-25
Recreational Vehicle Towing ...........................4-25
Towing a Trailer ...........................................4-25

Section 4

Driving Your Vehicle

4-1

Summary of Contents for 2009 Solstice

Page 1: ...ver Information Center DIC 3 34 Audio System s 3 46 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and the Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 25 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Rear Axle 5 40 Headlamp Aiming 5 41 Bulb Replacement 5 42 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 46 Tires 5 47 Appearance Care 5 90 Vehicle Identification 5 98 Electrical System 5 98...

Page 2: ... Pictures symbols and words work together to explain vehicle operation Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer retailer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 1 800 551 4123 helminc com Propriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès de concessio...

Page 3: ... that could hurt you or other people Cautions tell what the hazard is and what to do to avoid or reduce the hazard Read these cautions A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle Notice These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by the vehicle s warranty and it could be costly The notice tells what to do to help avoid the...

Page 4: ...mation Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean For more information on the symbol refer to the index 9 Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System ABS g Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Ga...

Page 5: ...er Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 1 31 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 32 Airbag System 1 36 Where Are the Airbags 1 38 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 39 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 1 40 How Does an Airbag Restrain 1 40 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 1 40 Passenger Sensing System 1 42 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 1 46 Adding Equipment t...

Page 6: ...driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the lever located under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place Seat Height Adjuster On vehicles with a power driver s seat height adjuster the switch is located on the front outboard side of the driver s seat Raise o...

Page 7: ...hile 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 adjust the seatback turn the knob on the outboard side of the seatback until the seatback is in the desired position 1 3 ...

Page 8: ... 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 upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Do not have a seatback r...

Page 9: ...front seatback s to fold forward To fold the seatback forward lift the latch and push the seatback forward CAUTION If either 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 seatbacks to be sure they are locked 1 5 ...

Page 10: ...e 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 and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 22...

Page 11: ... in 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 just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 7 ...

Page 12: ...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 8 ...

Page 13: ...anel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make such good sense 1 9 ...

Page 14: ...elts 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 other collisions Q If I am a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you are in a crash even one that is not your fault you and...

Page 15: ...out 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 know Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you 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 th...

Page 16: ...oo loose It will not give 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 snugly against your body 1 12 ...

Page 17: ...otection 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 injuries The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs 1 13 ...

Page 18: ...can 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 serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 14 ...

Page 19: ...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 on the abdomen not on the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 1 15 ...

Page 20: ...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 The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 16 ...

Page 21: ...ash 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 be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 17 ...

Page 22: ...r Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap shoulder belt The following instructions explain how to wear a lap shoulder belt properly 1 Adjust the seat if the seat is adjustable 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 across you very q...

Page 23: ...il it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 21 Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 4 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder belt It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the...

Page 24: ...he vehicle Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen they are part of the safety belt assembly They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met Pretensioners ...

Page 25: ...or pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Safety Belt Extender If the safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer retailer will order you an extender When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid personal in...

Page 26: ...ses 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 the shoulder If yes continue If no then return to the booster seat Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips touching the thighs If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Can proper safety...

Page 27: ...n fatal internal injuries in a crash According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions than in the front seating positions In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety belts properly CAUTION Never do this Never allow two chi...

Page 28: ...t properly In a crash the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury The child might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 24 ...

Page 29: ...rangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them E...

Page 30: ...crash forces an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg infant will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint 1 26 ...

Page 31: ...ever put a rear facing child restraint in the right front seat Secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat It is also better to secure a forward facing child restraint in a rear seat If you must secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go 1 27 ...

Page 32: ...ve a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs CAUTION To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash infants need complete support ...

Page 33: ...ould cause serious or fatal injuries To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems A rear facing infant seat A 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...

Page 34: ...that child restraint and the instructions in this manual To help reduce the chance of injury the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint ...

Page 35: ...ing or in a crash Some vehicles have lower and or top tether anchors designed to secure a child restraint with lower attachments and or a top tether Some child restraints with a top tether are designed to be used whether the top tether is anchored or not Other child restraints require that the top tether be anchored A national or local law may require that the top tether be anchored In Canada the ...

Page 36: ... restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing sys...

Page 37: ...y that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and 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 back as it will go before securing the forward facing child restraint When the ...

Page 38: ... into the buckle until it clicks Position the release button on the buckle so the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 34 ...

Page 39: ... regarding the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 31 for more information 8 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If the airbag is off the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is...

Page 40: ...do their job Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system CAUTION You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt even if you have airbags Airbags are designed to work with safety belts but do not replace them Also airbags are not designed to deploy in every crash In some crashes safety belts are your only restraint See When Should an ...

Page 41: ... airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle T...

Page 42: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 38 ...

Page 43: ...he direction of the impact and how quickly your vehicle slows down 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 an object that deforms the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object th...

Page 44: ...sions even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts Frontal airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But airbags would not help in many types of collisions primarily because the occupant s motion is not toward those airbags See When Should an Ai...

Page 45: ... 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 right front passenger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some new parts for the airbag system If you do not get them the airbag system will not be t...

Page 46: ...nt passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions The driver airbag is not affected by the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or not According to...

Page 47: ...seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger airbag if The right front passenger seat is unoccupied The system determines that an infant is present in a rear facing infant seat The system determines that a small child is present in a child ...

Page 48: ...yourself or others have the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 23 for more information including important safety information If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit 1 Turn the vehicle off 2 Remove the child restraint from the vehicle 3 Remove any additional items from the seat such as blanke...

Page 49: ...overs seat heaters or seat massagers 3 Place the seatback in the fully upright position 4 Have the person sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with legs comfortably extended 5 Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for two to three minutes after the on indicator is lit Additional Factors Affecting System Operation Safety belts help keep the passenger in pos...

Page 50: ...er operation of the passenger sensing system Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle Your dealer retailer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on pag...

Page 51: ...mfort 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 passenger airbag s or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag s See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 42 If you have any questions about this you should cont...

Page 52: ...he safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 22 for more information Keep safety belts clean and dry See Care of Safety Belts on page 5 93 Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement Make sure the airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 23 for more information Notice If an airbag covering is d...

Page 53: ...or crash nothing may be necessary But the belt assemblies 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 New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt was not being used at the time of the crash If an airbag inflates you will need to replace airbag system parts See the part on the airbag...

Page 54: ... NOTES 1 50 ...

Page 55: ...2 16 Ignition Positions 2 16 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 17 Starting the Engine 2 17 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 19 Manual Transmission Operation 2 22 Parking Brake 2 23 Shifting Into Park Automatic Transmission 2 24 Shifting Out of Park 2 25 Parking the Vehicle Manual Transmission 2 26 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 26 Engine Exhaust 2 27 Running the Vehicle While Parked 2 28 Mirrors 2...

Page 56: ...illed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children The key can be used for the ignition and all locks Your vehicle has a vehicle theft deterrent system The key has a transponder in the key head that is electronically coded to match a decoder in your vehicle that allows the key to start the vehicle If a replacement key or any additional key is needed yo...

Page 57: ...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 an authorized...

Page 58: ...nlocking has occurred See UNLOCK HORN under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 41 V Trunk Release Press and hold for approximately one second to unlock the trunk The trunk release only works if the ignition is off or the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph 3 km h L Vehicle Locator Panic Alarm Press and release to locate the vehicle The horn sounds three times and the parking lamps flash three time...

Page 59: ...er work once the new transmitter is programmed Each vehicle can have up to four transmitters programmed to it Battery Replacement Notice When replacing the battery do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter Static from your body could damage the transmitter To replace the battery 1 Separate the transmitter with a flat thin object inserted into the notch on the side 2 Remove the old batte...

Page 60: ...leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening To lock and unlock the vehicle manually From inside the vehicle pull up or down on the manual door lock knob located on the windowsill From the outside the vehicle turn the key toward the front or rear of the vehicle to unlock or lock the door...

Page 61: ...k On a vehicle with power door locks the doors will automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of P Park for a vehicle with an automatic transmission For a vehicle with a manual transmission the speed must be greater than 5 mph 8 km h The automatic door locking feature cannot be disabled Automatic Door Unlock On vehicles with an automatic transmission and power door locks the doors with ...

Page 62: ...Carbon Monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk hatch open Close all of the windows Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest ...

Page 63: ...rgency 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 latched trunk enabling them to open the trunk from the inside There is a glow in the dark emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the driver s side This handle will glow following...

Page 64: ...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 10 ...

Page 65: ...power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The windows will CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued function 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 children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows On vehicles with power...

Page 66: ...s pull the edge of the visor nearest to the windshield toward you Visor Vanity Mirror Your vehicle may have a driver s side vanity mirror Swing down the sun visor and slide the cover to expose the mirror Theft Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities This vehicle has theft deterrent features however they do not make it impossible to steal Content Theft Deterrent Yo...

Page 67: ...mitter or open the trunk using the transmitter without having to disarm and re arm the system Once the system is disarmed the security light will stop flashing How the System Alarm is Activated To activate the system if it is armed Open the driver s door or trunk This causes a ten second pre alarm chirping noise followed by the horn sounding and lights flashing for 30 seconds Open a passenger s do...

Page 68: ...n Your vehicle has PASS Key III Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key III is a passive theft deterrent system The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system The security light will come on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft deterrent system When the PASS Key III...

Page 69: ...ammed key in the ignition and start the engine If the engine will not start see your dealer retailer for service 3 After the engine has started turn the key to LOCK OFF and remove the key 4 Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to the ON RUN position within five seconds of the original key being turned to the LOCK OFF position The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed...

Page 70: ... this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Following break in engine speed and load can be gradually increased Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four different positions To shift out of P Park the ignition must be in ON RUN or ACC A...

Page 71: ...tays in this position when the engine is running If you leave the key in the ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN position with the engine off the battery could be drained You may not be able to start the vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time START This is the position that starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch returns to ON RUN for nor...

Page 72: ...y after starting it Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts The vehicle has a Computer Controlled Cranking System This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components If the ignition key is turned to the START position and then released when the engine begins cranking the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or...

Page 73: ...ne Do not race the engine immediately after starting it Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts Notice The engine is designed to work with the electronics in the vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer retailer If you do not the...

Page 74: ... lever all the way into P Park as you maintain brake application Then press the shift lever button and then move the shift lever into another gear See Shifting Out of Park on page 2 25 Notice Shifting to R Reverse while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Shift to R Reverse only after the vehicle is stopped R Reverse ...

Page 75: ...instead of D Drive when driving on hilly winding roads and when going down a steep hill I Intermediate This position is also used for normal driving However it reduces vehicle speed without using the brakes for slight downgrades where the vehicle would otherwise accelerate due to steepness of grade If constant upshifting or downshifting occurs while driving on steep hills this position can be used...

Page 76: ...he accelerator pedal down To stop let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift to N Neutral N Neutral Use this position when you start or idle the engine R Reverse To back up press the clutch pedal After the vehicle stops shift into R Reverse Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerato...

Page 77: ...u can press the release button Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down If you forget to release your parking brake a chime will sound and a warning message will be displayed in the Driver Information Center DIC when the vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph 8 kph See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 37 Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake...

Page 78: ... If you can leave the vehicle with the ignition key in your hand the vehicle is in P Park Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running Automatic Transmission CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could ...

Page 79: ...equipped with an electronic shift lock release system The shift lock release is designed to Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P Park with the shift lever button fully released and Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P Park unless the ignition is in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal is applied The shift lock release is always functional except in the...

Page 80: ...he shift lever in either 1 First gear or R Reverse and firmly apply the parking brake See Manual Transmission Operation on page 2 22 Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite Do not park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn 2 26 ...

Page 81: ...em leaks due to corrosion or damage The vehicle s exhaust system has been modified damaged or improperly repaired There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or after market modifications that are not completely sealed CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle Drive it only with the windows comple...

Page 82: ...dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the 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 the vehicle will not move even when it is on fairly level ground ...

Page 83: ...cle and the area beside your vehicle Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash To fold push the mirror toward the vehicle Push the mirror outward to return to its original position Outside Power Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door To adjust the mirrors 1 Press the left or right side of the selector switch l...

Page 84: ...ssistance may not be available until the owner of the vehicle registers with OnStar After the first prepaid year contact OnStar to select a monthly or annual subscription payment plan If a payment plan is not selected the OnStar system and all services including airbag notification and emergency services may be deactivated and no longer available For more information visit onstar com U S or onstar...

Page 85: ...Mobility service plan in Canada depending on eligibility To find out more refer to the OnStar Owner s Guide in the vehicle s glove box visit onstar com or onstar ca or speak with an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar button or calling 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Turn by Turn Navigation Vehicles with the OnStar Turn by Turn Navigation system can provide voice guided driving directions P...

Page 86: ...or service in that area OnStar service also cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that area has coverage network capacity and reception when the service is needed and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service Not all services are available everywhere particularly in remote or enclosed areas or at all times Location informa...

Page 87: ...o access it Center Console Storage There is an upright center console storage area between the seatbacks Open the storage area by pressing and releasing the button near the top so it extends out Turn the button in either direction to unlatch the lid and pull the console lid down Press the release button back in after closing the lid Roof Panel On vehicles with a removable roof panel follow the pro...

Page 88: ... are sure you can remove the panel alone have someone help you Notice If you drop or rest a roof panel on its edges the roof panel paint and or weatherstripping may be damaged Park on a level surface and set the parking brake Shift an automatic transmission into P Park Shift a manual transmission into N Neutral 1 Make sure the ignition is off 2 Lower the windows There are two release latches on th...

Page 89: ...latch lever 5 Stand on one side of the vehicle and if necessary have someone stand on the other side Together carefully lift the front edge of the roof panel up and forward 6 When the roof panel is loosened from the vehicle one person should grasp the roof panel as close to the center as possible and lift it away from the vehicle Storing the Roof Panel After removing the panel place it on a flat s...

Page 90: ...rking brake Shift an automatic transmission into P Park Shift a manual transmission into N Neutral 2 Check that the front release latches and the rear release latch on the vehicle s roof opening are in their opened positions before attempting to install the roof panel 3 Carefully place the roof panel over the top of the vehicle 4 Position the rear edge of the roof panel on the back of the roof ope...

Page 91: ... explain the proper operation of the manual convertible top The parts of the manual convertible top that are used when lowering and raising it are A Front Edge B Side Edge C Lower Seal Pins D Rear Buttresses E Trunk Notice Leaving the convertible top down and exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage Always close the convertible top if leaving your vehicle outdoo...

Page 92: ...or R Reverse turn the ignition off and engage the parking brake before raising or lowering the convertible top CAUTION Moving parts of the convertible top can be dangerous People can be injured by the convertible top and its mechanism Keep people away from your vehicle when you are lowering or raising the top Lowering the Manual Convertible Top 1 Empty the trunk of all contents 2 Park on a level s...

Page 93: ...erate the rear defogger when the convertible top is down Raising the Manual Convertible Top 1 Park on a level surface set the parking brake firmly and shift an automatic transmission into P Park Shift a manual transmission into 1 First or R Reverse 2 Turn off the ignition and lower the windows 3 Push the trunk release button located in the glove box or on the remote keyless entry if equipped 4 Ope...

Page 94: ... of the vehicle 7 Turn the top front latch handle clockwise to latch the convertible top 8 Make sure the lower seal pins C are correctly aligned and inserted 9 Close the trunk by pressing down on the rear center with a swift firm motion 10 At the rear edge of the convertible top press down on the two buttresses D to latch them into the top of the trunk 2 40 ...

Page 95: ...3 16 Climate Control System 3 16 Outlet Adjustment 3 19 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 19 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 20 Speedometer and Odometer 3 21 Tachometer 3 21 Safety Belt Reminders 3 22 Airbag Readiness Light 3 23 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 24 Charging System Light 3 25 Brake System Warning Light 3 25 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 3 26 Electronic Stability Control ...

Page 96: ...n 3 41 Audio System s 3 46 Setting the Clock 3 47 Radio s 3 49 Using an MP3 3 60 XM Radio Messages 3 67 Bluetooth 3 68 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 78 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 79 Radio Reception 3 80 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 81 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 81 Chime Level Adjustment 3 81 Section 3 Instrument Panel 3 2 ...

Page 97: ... NOTES 3 3 ...

Page 98: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Page 99: ...rmation Center DIC on page 3 34 M Horn on page 3 5 N Windshield Wipers on page 3 8 and Windshield Washer on page 3 9 O Climate Control System on page 3 16 P Cigarette Lighter If Equipped Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter on page 3 15 and Accessory Power Outlet s on page 3 14 If Equipped Q Shift Lever See Manual Transmission Operation on page 2 22 See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2 19 If ...

Page 100: ...ise or lower the wheel to a comfortable position then pull the lever up to lock the wheel in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following G Turn and Lane Change Signals 5 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer O Exterior Lamp Control Flash to Pass Information for these features is on the pages following 3 6 ...

Page 101: ...d out Have the bulbs replaced If the bulb is not burned out check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 99 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam push the turn signal lever away from you This indicator light appears on the instrument panel cluster when the high beams are on To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam pull the turn signa...

Page 102: ...l on it up or down to select a shorter or longer delay between wiping cycles To the left of the adjust band are bars increasing in size from bottom to top that indicate the frequency of the wipes Smaller bars mean the wipers movement is less frequent Larger bars mean the movement is more frequent 6 Low Speed For steady wiping at low speed 1 High Speed For wiping at a high speed 8 Mist Move the lev...

Page 103: ...ise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision When the button is released the washers stop but the wipers continue to wipe about three times or resume the previous speed Cruise Control For vehicles with cruise control a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator Cruise control does not work at speeds below 25 mph ...

Page 104: ... To set a speed do the following 1 Press I to turn cruise control on The indicator light on the button will come on 2 Get to the desired speed 3 Press the SET control button and release it The CRUISE ENGAGED message will appear on the Driver Information Center DIC to show the system is engaged 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal When you apply the brakes or depress the clutch the cruise con...

Page 105: ...ton briefly Each time this 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 the vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle speed lo...

Page 106: ...nsmission set to P Park and manual transmission vehicles with the parking brake engaged When operating in AUTO a brief turn of the switch to off on will turn off the Automatic Headlamp System An AUTO LIGHTS OFF message displays on the Driver Information Center DIC and a chime will sound Turning the switch to off on again will turn the Automatic Headlamp System back on An AUTO LIGHTS ON message wil...

Page 107: ...ument panel lights will not be on The DRL system turns off on U S vehicles by using the on off switch for one ignition cycle if the vehicle is in the P Park position or if the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph 8 km h after the vehicle is started For vehicles first sold in Canada the DRL system will turn off when a automatic transmission vehicle is in the P Park position or the park brake is set on ...

Page 108: ...amps on the rearview mirror Push the button to turn the reading lamps on and off Battery Run Down Protection The vehicle has a battery saver feature designed to protect the vehicle s battery When any interior lamp is left on and the ignition is turned off the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after 20 minutes This prevents draining of the battery Accessory Power Ou...

Page 109: ...t can cause damage not covered by the 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 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter The vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter To use the lighter located on the instrument panel below the radio push it in all the way and let go When it is ready it will po...

Page 110: ... or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature 9 Fan Control Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed Air Delivery Mode Control Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the direction of the airflow inside the vehicle Select from the following modes H Vent Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets Bi Level Air is directed to the instrument pan...

Page 111: ...off An indicator light comes on to show that the air conditioning is on This setting cools and dehumidifies the air entering the vehicle The air conditioning does not work if the fan is turned off If air conditioning is selected with fan off the indicator light flashes three times and then turns off There could be a slight change in engine performance when the air conditioning compressor turns off...

Page 112: ...s not available in that mode Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window Rear Defogger Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off An indicator light comes on to show that the rear window defogger is on Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible The rear window defogger turns off about fifteen minutes after ...

Page 113: ...deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively Warning Lights Gages and Indicators Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gage...

Page 114: ...r is designed to show how the vehicle is running It shows how fast the vehicle is going about how much fuel is left in the tank and many other things needed to drive safely and economically United States Cluster shown Canada and Turbo model similar 3 20 ...

Page 115: ...hecked while the vehicle is not running The mileage briefly displays when the driver s door is opened If the vehicle ever needs a new odometer installed the new one will be set to the correct mileage total of the old odometer Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Notice If the engine is operated while the tachometer is in the shaded warning area the vehi...

Page 116: ...eral seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt This only occurs if the passenger airbag is enabled See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 42 for more information The passenger safety belt light located on the instrument panel comes on and stays on for several seconds and then flashes for several more This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and t...

Page 117: ...shes for a few seconds when the engine is started If the light does not come on then have it fixed immediately CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving it means the airbag system might not be working properly The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury have the v...

Page 118: ... airbag status indicator it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag is enabled may inflate If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag If after several seconds both status indicator lights remain on or if there are no lights at all there may be a problem with t...

Page 119: ...st be driven a short distance with the light on turn off accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Brake System Warning Light The vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part is not working the other part can still work and stop the vehicle For good braking both parts need to be working well If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have the brake sys...

Page 120: ...e Antilock Brake System ABS light comes on briefly when the engine is started If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off If the ABS light stays on turn the ignition off If the light comes on while driving stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the ...

Page 121: ...sabled Check the DIC messaging to determine which system is turned off or not working If the system is not working the vehicle needs service See your dealer retailer When the TCS is disabled wheel spin is not limited When the ESC system is disabled the system does not aid in maintaining vehicle directional control If the light comes on and flashes the TCS or the ESC system is actively working When...

Page 122: ...ns pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible See Engine Overheating on page 5 29 for more information Low Coolant Warning Light This light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on If it does not have the vehicle serviced by the dealer retailer If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off Notice Driving with the low coolant warning light on could cause the vehic...

Page 123: ...Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there could be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 54 for more information Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system...

Page 124: ...mission controls and can cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection Maintenance test See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected ...

Page 125: ...t least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off See Gasoline Octane on page 5 5 If none of the above have made the light turn off have your dealer retailer check the vehicle The dealer retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial a...

Page 126: ... maintenance can damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil This light comes on briefly while starting the engine If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off If the light comes on and stays on it means...

Page 127: ...eft An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on Here are four things that customers ask about None of these indicates a problem with the fuel gage At the service station the gas pump shuts off before the fuel gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the fuel tank was half full ...

Page 128: ...he status of many of your vehicle s systems The DIC is also used to display driver personalization menu modes and warning status messages All messages will appear in the DIC display located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster The DIC buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel INFO Information Press this button to scroll through the vehicle information mode displays r Rese...

Page 129: ...ss and hold the reset button for a few seconds while the desired trip odometer is displayed FUEL RANGE Press the information button until FUEL RANGE displays This mode shows the remaining distance you can drive without refueling in either miles mi or kilometers km It is based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the tank When the fuel level is low FUEL RANGE LOW displays The fuel economy data...

Page 130: ...to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual See Engine Oil on page 5 15 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil change See How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System under Engine Oil Life System on page 5 19 COOLANT Press the information button until COOLANT di...

Page 131: ...p system is enabled with the headlamp switch BRAKE FLUID This message displays while the ignition is on when the brake fluid level is low The brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster also comes on See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 25 for more information Have the brake system serviced by your dealer retailer as soon as possible CHANGE OIL SOON This message displays when th...

Page 132: ... message displays when the cruise control system is active See Cruise Control on page 3 9 for more information DOOR AJAR This message displays if one or more of the vehicle s doors are not closed properly Make sure that the door s are closed completely ENGINE DISABLED This message displays if the starting of the engine is disabled Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer immediately ESC ...

Page 133: ...in the transmitter See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 4 LEARN COMPLETE On vehicles without the Remote Keyless Entry RKE system this message displays when the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS has completed the tire learning process See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 54 for more information LOW TRACTION If your vehicle has the Traction Control ...

Page 134: ...is light stays on solid as long as the detected problem remains present When this message displays the system is not working Adjust your driving accordingly See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 8 and Electronic Stability Control ESC Traction Control System TCS Indicator Warning Light on page 3 27 for more information Have the TCS serviced by your dealer retailer as soon as possible SVC Servic...

Page 135: ...ehicle left the factory but may have been changed from their default state since that time To change feature settings use the following procedure Entering Personalization Menu 1 Turn the ignition on while the vehicle is stopped To avoid excessive drain on the battery it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off 2 Press and hold the information and reset buttons at the same time for one seco...

Page 136: ... positions To re learn the tire positions see Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 54 See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 60 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 37 for more information LOCK HORN If your vehicle has Remote Keyless Entry RKE this feature which allows the vehicle s horn to chirp every time the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed can be enabled or disabled When ...

Page 137: ...played on the DIC LIGHT FLASH If your vehicle has Remote Keyless Entry RKE this feature which allows the vehicle s exterior hazard turn signal lighting to flash every time the lock unlock or trunk release buttons on the RKE transmitter are pressed can be enabled or disabled When LIGHT FLASH appears on the display press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the availab...

Page 138: ...following See Automatic Door Unlock on page 2 7 for more information To select a setting and move on to the next feature press the information button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC UNLK Unlock Automatic Transmission Only This screen displays only if your vehicle has an automatic transmission and DRIVER or ALL is selected for the AUTO UNLK feature This feature determines when the...

Page 139: ...g and move on to the next feature press the information button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC will display When LANGUAGE appears on the display press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings ENGLISH default All messages will appear in English FRENCH All mess...

Page 140: ...tice Contact your dealer retailer before adding any equipment Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the vehicle s engine radio or other systems and could damage them Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone equipment Notice The chime signals related to safety belts parking brake and other functions of your vehicle operate through the radio en...

Page 141: ...displayed turn the f knob to the desired option to select the setting Press the H button again to apply the setting or let the screen time out With Date Display Radio with CD MP3 and USB Port and Radio with Single CD MP3 Player To set the time and date 1 Turn the ignition key to ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN Press O to turn the radio on 2 Press H and the HR MIN MM DD YYYY hour minute month day and year ...

Page 142: ... date do one of the following Press the softkey located below the selected tab Press SEEK or FWD Turn f clockwise 6 To decrease the time or date do one of the following Press SEEK or s REV Turn f counterclockwise The date does not automatically display To see the date press MENU and then softkey below the H tab while the radio is on The date with display times out after a few seconds and goes back...

Page 143: ...Radio s The vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system Radio with CD Base Radio with CD MP3 and USB Port shown Radio with CD MP3 similar Radio with Six Disc CD MP3 similar 3 49 ...

Page 144: ...Set the radio volume to the desired level 2 Press MENU to display the radio setup menu 3 Press the softkey under the AUTO VOLUM tab on the radio display 4 Press the softkey under the desired Speed Compensated Volume setting OFF Low Med or High to select the level of radio volume compensation The display times out after approximately 10 seconds Each higher setting allows for more radio volume compe...

Page 145: ...preset stations 4 Information For vehicles with the Radio with CD Base press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time While the ignition is off press 4 to display the time For vehicles with XM MP3 WMA or RDS features press 4 to display additional text information related to the current FM RDS or XM station or CD MP3 WMA song Song title information will be displayed on...

Page 146: ...Press MENU to display the radio setup menu 2 Press the softkey located below the FAV 1 6 tab 3 Select the desired number of favorites pages by pressing the softkey located below the displayed page numbers 4 Press FAV or let the menu time out to return to the original main radio screen showing the radio station frequency tabs and to begin programming favorites Auto Text Satellite Radio Service CD M...

Page 147: ... the setting To adjust the tone settings on the Radio with CD MP3 and USB Port Radio with CD MP3 or Radio with Six Disc CD MP3 1 Press f until the tone control tabs display 2 Press the softkey below the desired tab to be adjusted 3 To increase the level of the bass midrange or treble Press SEEK or FWD Turn f clockwise 4 To decrease the level of the bass midrange or treble Press SEEK or s REV Turn ...

Page 148: ...desired speaker control label displays 3 Turn f to adjust the setting The setting can also be adjusted by pressing either SEEK arrow FWD or s REV The radio may be capable of adjusting balance or fade to the middle position by pressing the softkey below the BAL or FADE tab for more than two seconds The radio beeps once and the level adjusts to the middle position The radio may also be capable of ad...

Page 149: ... while the vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph 8 km h Radio Messages Calibration Error Displays if the radio is no longer calibrated properly for the vehicle The vehicle must be returned to your dealer retailer for service Loc or Locked Displays when the THEFTLOCK system has activated Take the vehicle to your dealer retailer for service If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corre...

Page 150: ... CDs 1 Press and hold for two seconds A beep sounds and Load All Discs displays 2 Follow the displayed instruction on when to insert the discs 3 Press again to cancel loading more CDs Ejecting a CD Radio s with a Single CD Player Z EJECT Press to eject the CD If the CD is not removed after several seconds the CD automatically pulls back into the player Radio s with a Six Disc CD Player Z EJECT Pre...

Page 151: ...e playing the track RDM Random Tracks can be listened to in random rather than sequential order on one CD or all CDs in a Six Disc CD player To use random on the base radio with Single CD player 1 Press the softkey below RDM tab until Random Current Disc displays 2 Press the softkey again to turn off random play To use random on a radio with a Six Disc CD player 1 To play tracks from all CDs loade...

Page 152: ...er protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust The CD player scans the bottom of the disc If the bottom of a CD is damaged it may not play properly or at all Do not touch the bottom of a CD while handling it Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge If the surface of a CD is dirty take a soft lint free cloth or dampen a clean soft cloth in a mil...

Page 153: ...ustments may have to be made from the portable device if the volume is too quiet or not loud BAND Press to listen to the radio while a portable audio device is connected to the auxiliary input The portable audio device continues playing until it is stopped or turned off CD AUX CD Auxiliary Press to play a CD while a portable audio device is connected to the auxiliary input Press again and the syst...

Page 154: ...ssed CD audio and MP3 files Radios with a single CD player read all MP3 files first then the uncompressed CD audio files Radios with a six CD player only read MP3 files unless the CAT button is pressed to toggle to uncompressed audio files CD R or CD RW Supported File and Folder Structure The radio supports Up to 50 folders Up to 8 folders in depth Up to 50 playlists Up to 255 files Playlists with...

Page 155: ...st folder When play enters a new folder the display does not automatically show the new folder name unless the folder mode has been chosen as the default display The new track name displays File System and Naming The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag then the radio displays the file name without the extension su...

Page 156: ...iles can be listened to on a CD in random rather than sequential order on one CD or all discs in the Six Disc CD player To use random 1 Press the softkey under the RDM tab until Random Current Disc displays to play songs from the current CD in random order Press the same softkey again to turn off random play 2 Press the softkey under the RDM tab until Randomize All Discs displays to play songs fro...

Page 157: ...ecting a USB Storage Device or iPod The USB Port can be used to control an iPod or a USB storage device To connect a USB storage device connect the device to the USB port located on the front of the radio To connect an iPod connect one end of the USB cable that came with the iPod to the iPod s dock connector and connect the other end to the USB port located on the front of the radio If the vehicle...

Page 158: ...e of the file displays 4 Information Press to display additional information about the selected track Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed below To use the softkeys 1 Press the first or fifth softkey below the radio display to display the functions listed below or press the softkey below the functi...

Page 159: ...e list h Music Navigator Press the softkey below h to view and select a file on an iPod using the iPod s menu system Files are sorted by Playlists Artists Albums Genres Songs Composers To select files 1 Press the softkey below h 2 Turn f to scroll through the list of menus 3 Press f to select the desired menu 4 Turn f to scroll through the folders or files in the selected menu 5 Press f to select ...

Page 160: ...uffle Functionality To use Shuffle Press the softkey below 2 or to select between Shuffle Off Shuffle All Songs Shuffle Songs Shuffle Album or Shuffle Folder Shuffle Off Press the softkey below 2 to turn shuffle off This is the default mode when a USB storage device or iPod is first connected 2 Shuffle All Songs Shuffle Songs Press the softkey below or to shuffle all songs on the USB storage devic...

Page 161: ...on is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No Title Info No song title information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No CAT Info No category information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No Information No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel The system...

Page 162: ...aiting for a voice command Wait until the tone and then speak How to Speak Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice Audio System When using the in vehicle Bluetooth system sound comes through the vehicle s front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system Use the audio system volume knob during a call to change the volume level The adjusted volume level remains in memory for later calls ...

Page 163: ... Bluetooth ready followed by a tone 3 Say Pair The system responds with instructions and a four digit PIN number The PIN number will be used in Step 4 4 Start the Pairing process on the cell phone that will be paired to the vehicle Reference the cell phone manufacturers user guide for information on this process Locate the device named General Motors in the list on the cellular phone and follow th...

Page 164: ...rent Phone 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Bluetooth The system responds with Bluetooth ready followed by a tone 3 Say Change phone The system responds with Please wait while I search for other phones If another phone is found the response will be Phone name is now connected If another phone is not found the original phone remains connec...

Page 165: ...me tag sounds correct say Yes and the name tag is stored After the number is stored the system returns to the main menu Using the Digit Store Command The digit store command allows a phone number to be stored by entering the digits individually 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Digit Store The system responds with Please say the first digi...

Page 166: ...stored name tags When the list is complete the system returns to the main menu Deleting Name Tags The system uses the following commands to delete name tags Delete Delete all name tags Using the Delete Command The delete command allows specific name tags to be deleted To use the delete command 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Delete The s...

Page 167: ...or two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Dial The system responds with Dial using phone name Number please followed by a tone 3 Say the entire number without pausing If the system recognizes the number it responds with OK Dialing and dials the number If the system does not recognize the number it confirms the numbers followed by a tone If the number is correct say Yes...

Page 168: ...on to call If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it responds with OK calling name tag and dials the number If the system is unsure it recognizes the right name tag it confirms the name tag followed by a tone If the name tag is correct say Yes The system responds with OK calling name tag and dials the number If the name tag is not correct say No The system will ask for the name tag to be re...

Page 169: ...ginal call To ignore the incoming call continue with the original call with no action Press c x to disconnect the current call and switch to the call on hold Three Way Calling Three Way Calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work 1 While on a call press b g The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Three way call The system res...

Page 170: ...m and the cell phone To Transfer Audio to the Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle 1 Press b g The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Transfer Call The system responds with Transferring call and the audio will switch from the vehicle to the cell phone To Transfer Audio to the In Vehicle Bluetooth System The cellular phone must be paired and connected with the Blu...

Page 171: ...a call This is used when calling a menu driven phone system Account numbers can be programmed into the phonebook for retrieval during menu driven calls Sending a Number During a Call 1 Press b g The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Dial The system responds with Say a number to send tones followed by a tone 3 Say the number to send If the system clearly recognizes the number it r...

Page 172: ...nc and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation 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 Thi...

Page 173: ...th a strong signal To select tracks on a CD Press and release w or x to go to the next or previous track To select tracks on an iPod or USB device 1 Press and hold w or x while listening to a song until the contents of the current folder display on the radio display 2 Press and release w or x to scroll up or down the list then press and hold w to play the highlighted track To navigate folders on a...

Page 174: ...requencies to interfere with each other For better radio reception most AM radio stations boost the power levels during the day and then reduce these levels during the night Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception When this happens try reducing the treble on the radio FM Stereo FM signals only reach about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Although the ...

Page 175: ...eplace it Occasionally check to make sure the antenna is tightened to its base If tightening is required tighten by hand until fully seated plus one quarter turn XM Satellite Radio Antenna System The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof or the rear of the vehicle Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear radio reception Chime Level Adjustment The radio may be used to adjust the...

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Page 177: ...ear Axle 4 10 Steering 4 10 Off Road Recovery 4 11 Passing 4 12 Loss of Control 4 12 Driving at Night 4 13 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 14 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 15 Highway Hypnosis 4 15 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 16 Winter Driving 4 17 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 19 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 20 Loading the Vehicle 4 20 Towing 4 25 Towing Your Vehicl...

Page 178: ... the vehicle s tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire s sidewall near the size Follow recommended scheduled maintenance Defensive Driving Defensive driving means always expect the unexpected The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt See Safety Belts They Are for Everyone on page 1 6 CAUTION Assume that other road users pedestrians bicyclists and other driv...

Page 179: ...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 Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal ...

Page 180: ...rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops The brakes will wear out much faster with a lot of heavy braking Keeping pace with the traffic and allowing realistic following distances eliminates a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven b...

Page 181: ... to stop even with ABS Using ABS Do not pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let antilock work The antilock pump or motor operating might be heard and the brake pedal pulsating might be felt but this is normal Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help more than even the very best braking Brake Assist ...

Page 182: ...age displays For more information see Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 34 This light flashes on the instrument panel cluster while the ESC system is both on and activated When the system activates an ESC ACTIVE message displays on the DIC The system may be heard or felt while it is working this is normal Continue to steer the vehicle in the intended direction When the light comes on and the...

Page 183: ...formation Adding non dealer non retailer accessories can affect the vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 for more information Competitive Driving Mode The driver can select this optional handling mode by pressing the ESC TCS button on the console two times quickly COMPETITIVE MODE displays in the DIC See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 37 for more information Com...

Page 184: ...ol may be reengaged when road conditions allow See Cruise Control on page 3 9 When this light is on solid and either the SERVICE TRACTION or TRACTION OFF message is displayed the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 37 for more information The Traction Control System is automatically enabled whenever the vehicle is started To limi...

Page 185: ...TRACTION messages are displayed the differential could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Reduce engine power and do not spin the wheel s excessively while these lights and this message are displayed Notice When traction control is turned off or Competitive Driving Mode is active it is possible to lose traction If you attempt to shift with the drive wheels spinning...

Page 186: ...the one factor that can be controlled If there is a need to reduce speed do it before entering the curve while the front wheels are straight Try to adjust the speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effectiv...

Page 187: ...d reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery The vehicle s right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that the vehicle straddles the edge of...

Page 188: ...skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to the vehicle s three control systems In the braking skid the wheels are not rolling In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curve...

Page 189: ...r ABS helps avoid only the braking skid If the ABS is ever disabled in a braking skid where the wheels are no longer rolling release enough pressure on the brakes to get the wheels rolling again This restores steering control Push the brake pedal down steadily when you have to stop suddenly As long as the wheels are rolling you will have steering control Driving at Night Night driving is more dang...

Page 190: ...le After driving through a large puddle of water or a car vehicle wash lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces Driving through flowing water could cause your vehicle to be carried away If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious ...

Page 191: ...clude Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir full Windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades In good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids All levels checked Lamps Do they all work and are lenses clean Tires Are treads good Are tires inflated to recommended pressure Weather and Maps Safe to travel Have up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving...

Page 192: ...e assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in N Neutral or with the ignition off is dangerous The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill Stay in yo...

Page 193: ...and polish the surface under the tires even more The Traction Control System TCS on page 4 8 improves the ability to accelerate on slippery roads but slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions When driving through deep snow turn off the traction control system to help maintain vehicle motion at lower speeds The Antilock Brake System ABS on page 4 4 improves vehicle stability during h...

Page 194: ... Open a window about two inches 5 cm on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that circulates the air inside the vehicle and set the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Control System in the Index For more information about carbon monoxide see Engin...

Page 195: ...vehicle when stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4 20 If the vehicle has a traction system it can often help to free a stuck vehicle Refer to the vehicle s traction system in the Index If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle turn the traction system off and use the rocking method CAUTION If you let your vehicle s tires spin at high...

Page 196: ...at does not get the vehicle out after a few tries it might need to be towed out If the vehicle does need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 25 Loading the 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 v...

Page 197: ... information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5 47 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 53 There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certification 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 Label later in this section Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the state...

Page 198: ... may not safely exceed the available 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 of your vehicle Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer Item Description Total A Vehi...

Page 199: ...t Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg x 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Cargo Weight 100 lbs 45 kg Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 400 lbs 181 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg x 2 400 lbs 181 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Example 2 Example 3 4 23 ...

Page 200: ... the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle CAUTION Do not load the 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 parts on the vehi...

Page 201: ...hen you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Towing Towing Your Vehicle To avoid damage the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground Consult your dealer retailer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 Recreational Vehicle Towing Notice Dolly towing or dinghy towing the v...

Page 202: ... NOTES 4 26 ...

Page 203: ...omatic Transmission Fluid 5 22 Manual Transmission Fluid 5 23 Hydraulic Clutch 5 23 Cooling System 5 23 Engine Coolant 5 25 Engine Overheating 5 29 Power Steering Fluid 5 30 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 31 Brakes 5 32 Battery 5 35 Jump Starting 5 36 Rear Axle 5 40 Headlamp Aiming 5 41 Bulb Replacement 5 42 Halogen Bulbs 5 42 Headlamps 5 42 Front Turn Signal Parking and Fog Lamps 5 43 Taillamps Turn S...

Page 204: ...trument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 92 Care of Safety Belts 5 93 Weatherstrips 5 93 Washing Your Vehicle 5 93 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 94 Finish Care 5 94 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 95 Convertible Top 5 95 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels and Trim 5 96 Tires 5 96 Sheet Metal Damage 5 97 Finish Damage 5 97 Underbody Maintenance 5 97 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 97 Vehicle Ident...

Page 205: ...uld even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Damage to vehicle components resulting from the installation or use of non GM certified parts including control module modifications are not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected parts GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on...

Page 206: ...essary For additional information see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the pr...

Page 207: ...etergent Gasoline Gasoline Octane Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher You can also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher but the vehicle s acceleration could be slightly reduced and you might notice a slight audible knocking noise commonly referred to as spark knock If the octane is less than 87 you might notice a heavy knocking noise when...

Page 208: ...e warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing the emission control system to work properly In most cases you should not have to add anything to the fuel However some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U S Environmental Pr...

Page 209: ...t reformulated for low emissions can contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT We recommend against the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system could be affected The malfunction indicator l...

Page 210: ...ar phones Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling the vehicle This is against the law in some places Do not re enter the vehicle while pumping fuel 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 side of the vehicle To remove the fuel cap ...

Page 211: ...ostic 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 29 The vehicle has a Driver Information Center DIC The CHECK GAS CAP message displays if the fuel cap is not properly installed See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 37 for more information CAUTION If a fire starts wh...

Page 212: ...h the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping fuel Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel 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 ...

Page 213: ...ge of the lever to release the hood latch 3 Go to the side of the vehicle and pull up on the rear edge of the hood near the windshield to open the hood Notice Closing the hood with the doors open may damage the hood and or doors Always close the doors before closing the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then pull the hood down and close it firmly 5 11 ...

Page 214: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2 4L L4 engine this is what you will see 5 12 ...

Page 215: ...3 D Engine Oil Dipstick Out of View See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 15 E Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 21 F Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 15 G Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 30 H Remote Negative Ground Out of View See Jump Starting on page 5 36 I Battery on page 5 35 Out of View J Remote Positiv...

Page 216: ...When you open the hood on the 2 0L L4 engine this is what you will see 5 14 ...

Page 217: ... Starting on page 5 36 I Battery on page 5 35 Out of View J Remote Positive Terminal See Jump Starting on page 5 36 K Underhood Fuse Block on page 5 101 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It 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 yellow loop See E...

Page 218: ...age 5 104 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 See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you are throug...

Page 219: ...ers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 American Petroleum Institute API starburst symbol Oils meeting these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API This vehicle s engine was filled at the factory with a synthetic oi...

Page 220: ...n Petroleum Institute API starburst symbol Oils meeting these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Failure to use the ...

Page 221: ...and engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly the system must be reset every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it indicates that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE OIL SOON message comes on See DIC Warnings an...

Page 222: ...ld the reset button until the DIC display shows ACKNOWLEDGED This will tell you the system has been reset 5 Turn the key to LOCK OFF If the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes back on when the vehicle is started the engine oil life system has not reset Repeat the reset procedure What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause ca...

Page 223: ...the Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspect the air cleaner filter element at each scheduled Maintenance II service interval and replace the air cleaner filter element at the first oil change after 50 000 miles 80 000 km If you are driving in dusty dirty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change 2 4L L4 Engine 2 0L L4 Engine 5 21 ...

Page 224: ...f Notice If the air cleaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into the engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you are driving Automatic Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss If a leak occurs take your vehicle to a d...

Page 225: ...hen the oil is changed See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 for the proper fluid to use Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is self adjusting This system does not have its own reservoir It receives fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir See Brakes on page 5 32 for more information Cooling System The Cooling System allows the engine to maintain the co...

Page 226: ...o you can be burned Do not run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL can cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require changing sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 k...

Page 227: ... could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant If using this mixture nothing else needs to be added This mixture Gives freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C outside temperature Gives boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C engine temperature Protects against rust and corrosion Will not damage aluminu...

Page 228: ...EX COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done See Engine Coolant Engine Coolant for more information The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the COLD FILL line Do not overfill the surge tank Too much coolant can result in an overflow condition when the fluid is hot How to Add Coolant to th...

Page 229: ...ing the surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap If coolant is needed add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant surge tank 1 Remove the 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 pre...

Page 230: ...ine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower than the COLD FILL line add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the COLD FILL line 5 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tigh...

Page 231: ...vehicle serviced Notice Engine damage from running the engine without coolant is not covered by the warranty Notice If the engine catches fire because of being driven with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment CAUTION Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly even if you j...

Page 232: ... idle in N Neutral while stopped If it is safe to do so pull off the road shift to P Park or N Neutral and let the engine idle If the temperature overheat gage is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer displays the vehicle can be driven Continue to drive the vehicle slow for about 10 minutes Keep a safe vehicle distance from the car in front of you If the warning does not ...

Page 233: ...hould be between the COLD and HOT marks If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the COLD mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Always use the proper fluid Notice Use of the incorrect fluid may damage the vehicle and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle s warranty Always use the correct fluid listed in...

Page 234: ... occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Do not use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage the vehicle s windshield washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the reservoir There are only two reasons why the brake fluid...

Page 235: ...ee Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake or clutch hydraulic system the brakes or clutch might not work well This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can b...

Page 236: ...ities and Specifications on page 5 104 Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer retailer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign that brake service might be required Brake Adjustment Every time the brakes are applied with or without the vehicle moving the brakes ...

Page 237: ... harm Wash hands after handling Vehicle Storage CAUTION Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you are not careful See Jump Starting on page 5 36 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Infrequent Usage If the vehicle is driven infrequently remove the black negative cable from the battery This helps keep the battery from running do...

Page 238: ...t systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you do not want You would not be able to start the vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the park...

Page 239: ...al which is located under a red plastic cover on the engine compartment fuse block Open the red plastic cover to access the terminal Do not remove fuse block cover to jump start the vehicle Locate the remote negative ground bracket which is located in the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle and is marked GND See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more info...

Page 240: ...sive gas could be present CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper ca...

Page 241: ...he black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable does not go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the n...

Page 242: ...tive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles 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 positive terminal cover to its...

Page 243: ...le to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment However if your vehicle is damaged in a crash the headlamp aim may be affected Aim adjustment to the low beam headlamps may be necessary if oncoming drivers flash their high beam headlamps at you for verti...

Page 244: ... injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps To replace the low high beam Daytime Running Lamps DRL headlamp bulb 1 Open the hood See Hood Release on page 5 11 2 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it from the headlamp assembly 3 Holding the base of the socket pull the old bulb from the bulb socket 4 Push the new bulb straight into the bulb socket u...

Page 245: ...t from the wiring harness 5 Pull the old bulb straight out of the bulb socket 6 Push the new bulb straight into the bulb socket until it connects 7 Reconnect the bulb socket to the wiring harness 8 Push the bulb socket straight into the bulb assembly and turn it clockwise to lock it into place Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps Base Level To replace one of these bulbs 1 Open the trunk See Trunk o...

Page 246: ... inside the vehicle Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps Removable Hardtop If your vehicle has a removable hardtop see your dealer retailer to replace these bulbs Back Up Lamps The back up lamps are located in the rear bumper To replace a bulb 1 Locate the bulb socket under and behind the rear bumper 2 Turn it counterclockwise and pull it straight out of the lamp assembly 3 Pull the old bulb straig...

Page 247: ...urn it clockwise to install 5 Replace the license plate lamp by pushing it through the fascia opening 6 Turn the two screws that hold the license plate lamp clockwise to reinstall Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back Up Lamps 3047 Fog Lamp 898 Front Parking Turn Signal Lamp 3757NAK Front Sidemarker Lamp 194 Headlamps High Low Beam Daytime Running Lights H13 License Plate Lamp 168 Stopl...

Page 248: ...s and are removed in different ways For proper type and length see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6 14 To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly 1 Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Push the release lever B to disengage the hook and push the wiper arm A out of the blade C 3 Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the release lever click into place 5...

Page 249: ... serious accident See Loading the Vehicle on page 4 20 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 vehicle s tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 53 Overinflated tires are mor...

Page 250: ...vement If you expect to drive on snow or ice covered roads often you may want to get winter tires for your vehicle The low profile performance tires may not offer the traction you would like or the same level of performance as winter tires on snow or ice covered roads Winter tires in general are designed for increased traction on snow and ice covered roads With winter tires there may be decreased ...

Page 251: ...artment of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT 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 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 m...

Page 252: ...item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction E Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inches F Servic...

Page 253: ...andard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant but without passengers and cargo DOT Markings A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation DOT motor vehicle safety standards The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number TIN an alphanumeric designator which can also identify ...

Page 254: ...s on the other sidewall of the tire Passenger P Metric Tire A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 53 and Loading the Vehicle on page 4 20 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that...

Page 255: ...le s capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure See Tire and Loading Information Label under Loading the Vehicle on page 4 20 Inflation Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively Notice Do not let anyone tell you that under inflation or over inflation is all right It is not If your tires do not have enough air und...

Page 256: ...he valve to get a pressure measurement If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label no further adjustment is necessary If the inflation pressure is low add 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 t...

Page 257: ...pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for...

Page 258: ...re readings to a receiver located in the vehicle When a low tire pressure condition is detected the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure warning light located on the instrument panel cluster At the same time a message to check the pressure in a specific tire appears on the Driver Information Center DIC display The low tire pressure warning light and the DIC warning message come on at each igniti...

Page 259: ...Kit Without Selector Switch on page 5 71 or Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit With Selector Switch on page 5 80 for information regarding the inflator kit materials and instructions TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable When the system detects a malfunction the low tire warning light flashes for about one m...

Page 260: ...also be matched to each tire wheel position by increasing or decreasing the tire s air pressure When increasing the tire s pressure do not exceed the maximum inflation pressure indicated on the tire s sidewall To decrease the tire s air pressure use the pointed end of the valve cap a pencil style air pressure gage or a key You have two minutes to match each tire and wheel position If it takes long...

Page 261: ...arned after entering the TPMS learn mode or if communication with the receiver stops or if the time limit has expired turn the ignition switch to LOCK OFF and start over beginning with Step 2 10 Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label 11 Put the valve caps back on the valve stems TPMS Matching Process for Vehicles without Remo...

Page 262: ...e driver side rear tire two additional horn chirps sound to indicate the tire learning process is done The LEARN COMPLETE message displays if all four tire positions are learned Turn the ignition switch to LOCK OFF If no tires are learned after entering the TPMS learn mode or if communication with the receiver stops or if the time limit has expired the TIRE LEARN message displays on the DIC Turn t...

Page 263: ...lways use the correct rotation pattern shown here If your vehicle has Goodyear Eagle F1 GS2 P245 45R18 size tires they are directional tires and must roll in a certain direction for the best overall performance The direction is shown by an arrow on the tire sidewall Because these tires are directional they should be rotated as shown here These tires should only be moved from front to rear and rear...

Page 264: ...ened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause a crash When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from 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 you need to to get all the rust or dirt off When It Is Time for New Tires Various factors ...

Page 265: ...older consult the tire manufacturer for more information Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle when it was new were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC spec system rating If you need replacement tires GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec...

Page 266: ... wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle If you must replace your vehicle s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type radial and bias belted tires as your vehicle s origin...

Page 267: ...essories and Modifications on page 5 3 for additional information Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA which ...

Page 268: ...rom the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor tract...

Page 269: ...le tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling to one side or the other the alignment might ...

Page 270: ... use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire clearance to the body and chassis CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wh...

Page 271: ... you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION Putting a used wheel on the vehicle is dangerous You cannot know how it has been ...

Page 272: ...or Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit With Selector Switch on page 5 80 There is no spare tire no tire changing equipment and no place to store a tire It is unusual for a tire to blow out while you are driving especially if you maintain your tires properly See Tires on page 5 47 If air goes out of a tire it is much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blow out here are a few t...

Page 273: ...e 2 26 for additional information 3 Turn off the engine 4 Inspect the flat tire If the tire has been separated from the wheel has damaged sidewalls or has a puncture larger than a 1 4 inch 6 mm the tire is too severely damaged for the tire sealant and compressor kit to be effective See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 If the tire has a puncture less than a 1 4 inch 6 mm in the tread area of...

Page 274: ...ntains Carbon Monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation For more information see Engine Exhaust on page 2 27 CAUTION Over inflating a tire could cause the tire to rupture and you or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the tire sealant and compressor kit instructio...

Page 275: ... tire The tire sealant and compressor can be used to temporarily seal punctures up to 1 4 inch 6 mm in the tread area of the tire It can also be used to inflate an under inflated tire If the tire has been separated from the wheel has damaged sidewalls or has a large puncture the tire is too severely damaged for the tire sealant and compressor kit to be effective See Roadside Assistance Program on ...

Page 276: ...ee Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following There is only enough sealant to seal one tire After usage the sealant canister and sealant air hose assembly must be replaced See Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold...

Page 277: ... tight 6 Plug the power plug C into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets See Accessory Power Outlet s on page 3 14 If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet do not use the cigarette lighter If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter use the cigarette lighter Do not pinch the power plug cord in the door or window 7 Start the vehicle The v...

Page 278: ... the tire sealant and compressor kit off The tire is not sealed and will continue to leak air until the vehicle is driven and the sealant is distributed in the tire therefore Steps 11 through 17 must be done immediately after Step 10 Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm after usage 11 Unplug the power plug C from the accessory power outlet in the vehicl...

Page 279: ...eel tire or vehicle 20 Dispose of the used sealant canister B and sealant air hose F assembly at a local dealer retailer or in accordance with local state codes and practices 21 Replace it with a new canister available from your dealer retailer 22 After temporarily sealing a tire using the tire sealant and compressor kit take the vehicle to an authorized dealer retailer within a 100 miles 161 km o...

Page 280: ...sing the air compressor 10 Press the on off D button to turn the compressor on The compressor will inflate the tire with air only 11 Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gage E The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 53 The pressure gage E may read higher than the actual tir...

Page 281: ... lever 2 Pull the air only hose F from the sealant canister B 3 Unwrap the sealant air hose F from the compressor A 4 Turn the sealant canister B so the inflator filling hose is aligned with the slot in the compressor 5 Lift the sealant canister B from the compressor and replace with a new sealant canister See your dealer retailer for more information 5 79 ...

Page 282: ...lant air hose F around the air compressor channel to stow it in its original location 4 Push the air compressor inflator hose F onto the sealant canister inlet and push the lever down Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit With Selector Switch System Identification If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above see the operating instructions that follow 5 80 ...

Page 283: ...contains Carbon Monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation For more information see Engine Exhaust on page 2 27 CAUTION Over inflating a tire could cause the tire to rupture and you or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the tire sealant and compressor kit instruct...

Page 284: ...compressor can be used to temporarily seal punctures up to 1 4 inch 6 mm in the tread area of the tire It can also be used to inflate an under inflated tire If the tire has been separated from the wheel has damaged sidewalls or has a large puncture the tire is too severely damaged for the tire sealant and compressor kit to be effective See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 Read and follow al...

Page 285: ...of the Sealant Canister following There is only enough sealant to seal one tire After usage the sealant canister and sealant air hose assembly must be replaced See Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire Follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage When using the tire sealant an...

Page 286: ...essory power outlets See Accessory Power Outlet s on page 3 14 If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet do not use the cigarette lighter If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter use the cigarette lighter Do not pinch the power plug cord in the door or window 7 Start the vehicle The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor 8 Turn the selector switch A counterclockwise to the Se...

Page 287: ...n the tire sealant and compressor kit off The tire is not sealed and will continue to leak air until the vehicle is driven and the sealant is distributed in the tire therefore Steps 12 through 18 must be done immediately after Step 11 Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm after usage 12 Unplug the power plug H from the accessory power outlet in the vehic...

Page 288: ...eel tire and vehicle 21 Dispose of the used sealant canister E and sealant air hose F assembly at a local dealer retailer or in accordance with local state codes and practices 22 Replace it with a new canister available from your dealer retailer 23 After temporarily sealing a tire using the tire sealant and compressor kit take the vehicle to an authorized dealer retailer within a 100 miles 161 km ...

Page 289: ...ded inflation pressure using the pressure gage C The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 53 The pressure gage C may read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor is on Turn the compressor off to get an accurate reading The compressor may be turned on off until the correct pressure is reached If...

Page 290: ...bottom of its housing that may be used to inflate air mattresses balls etc Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister To remove the sealant canister 1 Unwrap the sealant hose 2 Press the canister release button 3 Pull up and remove the canister 4 Replace with a new canister which is available from your dealer retailer 5 Push the new canister into place 5 88 ...

Page 291: ... convertible top is in the up position before accessing the tire sealant and compressor kit 2 Open the trunk See Trunk on page 2 8 3 Squeeze the two tabs of the quick release buckle to remove the tire sealant and compressor kit 4 Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its container To store the tire sealant and compressor kit reverse the steps 5 89 ...

Page 292: ... remove particles from the upholstery It is important to keep the upholstery from becoming and remaining heavily soiled Soils should be removed as quickly as possible The vehicle s interior may experience extremes of heat that could cause stains to set rapidly Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent cleaning Use care because newspapers and garments that transfer color to home furnishin...

Page 293: ...aces Heavy pressure or aggressive rubbing with a cleaning cloth Use of heavy pressure can damage the interior and does not improve the effectiveness of soil removal Laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers can leave residue that streaks and attracts dirt For liquid cleaners about 20 drops per gallon 3 78 L of water is a good guide Use only mild neutral pH soaps Too much cleaner that...

Page 294: ...e dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used Allow the leather to dry naturally Do not use heat to dry Never use steam to clean leather Never use spot lifters or spot removers on leather Many commercial leather cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect leather may permanently change the appearance and feel of the leat...

Page 295: ...ase with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve the vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often Notice Certain cleaners contain chemicals that can damage the emblems or nameplates on the vehicle Check the cleaning product label If it states that it...

Page 296: ...re depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish Notice Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may damage it Use only non abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and o...

Page 297: ... Top The vehicle s convertible top should be cleaned often However high pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle When you hand wash the top do it in partial shade Use a mild soap lukewarm water and a soft sponge A chamois or cloth may leave lint on the top and a brush can chafe the threads in the top fabric Do not use detergents harsh cleaners solvents or bleaching agents Wet the ...

Page 298: ... of the vehicle Do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because they could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Notice Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels The repairs would not be covered by the warranty Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only Use chrome polish...

Page 299: ...n 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 Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed...

Page 300: ...ge 5 104 for your vehicle s engine code Service Parts Identification Label This label is on the inside of the glove box 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 equipment Do not remove this label from the vehicle Electrical System Add On Electrical ...

Page 301: ...mbination of J Case fuses mini fuses and circuit breakers This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and do not have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has...

Page 302: ... PassKey III 11 Empty 12 Spare 13 Airbag 14 Spare 15 Wiper 16 Climate Control System Automatic Occupant Sensing Module Crank Relay Instrument Panel Cluster 17 Empty 18 Empty 19 Steering Wheel Controls 20 Spare 21 Spare 22 Empty 23 Radio 24 Sensing and Diagnostic Module 25 Engine Control Module Transmission Control Module 26 Door Locks 27 Interior Lamps 5 100 ...

Page 303: ...quid on any electrical components on the vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component To remove fuses use the fuse puller or hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location Fuses Usage 1 Empty LE5 Cooling Fan LNF 2 Rear Window Defogger 3 Empty 4 Body Control ...

Page 304: ...ual Transmission 29 Data Link Connector 30 Outlet Fuses Usage 31 Back up Lamps Automatic Transmission Empty Manual Transmission 32 Empty LE5 Vacuum Pump LNF 33 Emissions 34 Crank Relay 35 Empty 36 Empty 37 Power Seat 38 Empty LE5 Vacuum Pump Relay LNF 39 Empty 40 Cooling Fan 1 LE5 Empty LNF 41 Empty LE5 Turbo Cam Phaser LNF 42 Engine Control Module 43 Engine Control Module Transmission 44 Antilock...

Page 305: ...less Entry System 57 Antilock Brake System 58 Wiper Diode 59 Windshield Wiper 60 Horn Fuses Usage 61 Antilock Brake System 62 Instrument Panel Ignition 63 Driver Side High Beam 64 Canister Vent 65 Driver Side Low Beam Headlamp 66 Passenger Side Low Beam Headlamp 67 Passenger Side High Beam Headlamp 68 Parking Lamps Relay 69 Parking Lamps 70 Windshield Wiper On Off Relay 71 Low Beam Headlamp Relay ...

Page 306: ...nder the hood See your dealer retailer for more information Cooling System 2 0L L4 Engine Automatic 9 2 qt 8 7 L 2 0L L4 Engine Manual 9 5 qt 9 0 L 2 4L L4 Engine Automatic 8 7 qt 8 2 L 2 4L L4 Engine Manual 8 9 qt 8 4 L Engine Oil with Filter 2 0L L4 and 2 4L L4 5 0 qt 4 7 L Fuel Tank 13 6 gal 51 5 L Transmission Automatic Bottom Pan Removal 7 4 qt 7 0 L Transmission Manual Complete Drain and Ref...

Page 307: ...Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2 0L L4 X Automatic Manual 0 035 in 0 90 mm 2 4L L4 B Automatic Manual 0 040 in 1 01 mm 5 105 ...

Page 308: ... NOTES 5 106 ...

Page 309: ...eduled 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 12 Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 14 Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 15 Maintenance Record 6 16 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Page 310: ... to keep this vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by the vehicle warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep the vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance is important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the qual...

Page 311: ... See Gasoline Octane on page 5 5 The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 should be performed when indicated See Additional Required Services on page 6 6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6 7 for further information CAUTION Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work only if you have the requ...

Page 312: ...orm this work using genuine parts and reset the system If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally service the vehicle within 3 000 miles 5 000 km since the last service Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 5 19 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system When the CHANGE OIL SOON message appears...

Page 313: ...ote h Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 60 and At Least Once a Month on page 6 9 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels Add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional services See Additional Required Services in this section Inspect suspension and steering components See footnote b ...

Page 314: ... fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 21 Change automatic transmission fluid severe service See footnote k Change automatic transmission fluid normal service Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Engine cooling system service or every five years whichever occurs fir...

Page 315: ... Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 5 95 for more information e Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety belt assemblies are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced Also see Checking the Restraint Systems on pag...

Page 316: ... any necessary repairs are completed at once Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to the vehicle make sure they are the proper ones as shown in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check Notice It is important to check the engine oil regularly and keep it at the proper level Fail...

Page 317: ...gular brake See Parking Brake on page 2 23 Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 For automatic transmission vehicles try to start the engine in each gear The vehicle should start only in P Park or N Neutral If the vehicle starts in any other position contact your dealer retailer for service For manual transmission vehicles put the shift lev...

Page 318: ... Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of P Park with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of P Park contact your dealer retailer for service Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition to LOCK OFF in each shift lever position For automatic transmission vehicles the ignition should turn to LOCK OFF only wh...

Page 319: ...ission in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the P Park mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to P Park Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake Contact your dealer retailer if service is required Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring use plain wat...

Page 320: ...ynthetic API oils with the starburst symbol will meet this GM standard Look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M For the proper viscosity see Engine Oil on page 5 15 Usage Fluid Lubricant Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 5 25 Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake ...

Page 321: ... on page 5 40 Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB 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 ...

Page 322: ...intenance Replacement Parts Part Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 2 0L L4 Engine 15925738 A3084C 2 4L L4 Engine 15287103 A3076C Engine Oil Filter 12605566 PF457G Spark Plugs 2 0L L4 Engine 12620540 41 108 2 4L L4 Engine 12598004 41 103 Wiper Blades Driver Side 16 in 40 cm 10344209 Passenger Side 22 in 55 cm 10344210 6 14 ...

Page 323: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing Belt routing for air conditioning AC shown Dotted line represents routing for vehicles without AC 6 15 ...

Page 324: ...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 16 ...

Page 325: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17 ...

Page 326: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18 ...

Page 327: ...8 Courtesy Transportation 7 9 Collision Damage Repair 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects 7 13 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 13 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 13 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 14 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 7 15 Event Data Recorders 7 15 OnStar 7 16 Navigation System 7...

Page 328: ...4 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield Dealership name and location Ve...

Page 329: ...f its participation in a no charge Mediation Arbitration Program General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory related vehicle service claims The program provides for the review of the facts involved by an impartial third party arbiter and may include an informal hearing before the arbiter The program is designed so that the entire disput...

Page 330: ...Canada www gm ca My GM Canada is a password protected section of www gm ca where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area My Dealers Retailers Save details such as address a...

Page 331: ...e addressed to United States Customer 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 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish From U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Canada Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada L...

Page 332: ...eriod 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 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483 for details TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Assistance Program For U S ...

Page 333: ... fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station Lock Out Service Service is provided to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out A remote unlock may be available if you have OnStar For security reasons the driver must present identification before this service is given Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway Tow to the nearest Pontiac dealer for warranty service or if the vehicle w...

Page 334: ... Must be over 250 kilometres from where your trip was started to qualify General Motors of Canada Limited requires pre authorization original detailed receipts and a copy of the repair orders Once authorization has been received the Roadside Assistance advisor will help you make arrangements and explain how to receive payment Alternative Service If assistance cannot be provided right away the Road...

Page 335: ...rage information Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options Depending on the circumstances your dealer can offer you one of the following Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation Dealers may pr...

Page 336: ...ions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts Poorly performed collision repairs diminish your vehicle s resale value and safety performance can be co...

Page 337: ...llision parts Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts When purchasing insurance we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts If such insurance 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 yo...

Page 338: ...ws a report may not be necessary This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle Whether you select a dealer retailer or a private collision repair facility to fix the damage make sure you are comfortable with them Remember you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time Once you have a...

Page 339: ...tration NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer retailer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline tol...

Page 340: ...e Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle The owner manual includes...

Page 341: ...elp the driver control the vehicle These modules may store data to help your dealer retailer technician service your vehicle Some modules may also store data about how you operate the vehicle such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed These modules may also retain the owner s personal preferences such as radio pre sets seat positions and temperature settings Event Data Recorders This vehicl...

Page 342: ...igation through the discovery process or as required by law Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner OnStar If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services please refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions f...

Page 343: ...tenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 81 Antilock Brake System ABS 4 4 Antilock Brake System Warning Light 3 26 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 96 Care of Safety Belts 5 93 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 97 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 94 Convertible Top 5 95 Fabric Carpet 5 91 Finish Care 5 94 Finish Damage 5 97 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 92 Interior...

Page 344: ... 5 43 Halogen Bulbs 5 42 Headlamp Aiming 5 41 Headlamps 5 42 Bulb Replacement cont License Plate Lamps 5 45 Replacement Bulbs 5 45 Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps 5 43 5 44 Buying New Tires 5 63 C California Fuel 5 6 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 5 4 California Proposition 65 Warning 5 4 Canadian Owners ii Capacities and Specifications 5 104 Carbon Monoxide 2 8 2 27 4 17 Care o...

Page 345: ...ustment 3 19 Clock Setting 3 47 Clutch Hydraulic 5 23 Collision Damage Repair 7 10 Compressor Kit Storing 5 89 Compressor Kit Tire Sealant 5 71 5 80 Content Theft Deterrent 2 12 Control of a Vehicle 4 3 Convertible Top 2 37 Coolant Engine 5 25 Engine Temperature Warning Light 3 28 Low Warning Light 3 28 Cooling System 5 23 Cruise Control 3 9 Cupholders 2 33 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy...

Page 346: ...Wet Roads 4 14 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 4 20 Winter 4 17 Driving for Better Fuel Economy 4 2 E EDR 7 15 Electrical System Add On Equipment 5 98 Floor Console Fuse Block 5 99 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 99 Headlamp Wiring 5 99 Power Windows and Other Power Options 5 99 Underhood Fuse Block 5 101 Electronic Immobilizer PASS Key III 2 14 Electronic Immobilizer Operation PASS Key III 2 14 E...

Page 347: ...ornia Fuel 5 6 Driving for Better Economy 4 2 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 5 10 Filling the Tank 5 8 Fuels in Foreign Countries 5 7 Fuel cont Gage 3 33 Gasoline Octane 5 5 Gasoline Specifications 5 5 Low Warning Light 3 34 Fuses Floor Console Fuse Block 5 99 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 99 Underhood Fuse Block 5 101 G Gage Fuel 3 33 Speedometer 3 21 Tachometer 3 21 Gasoline Octane 5 5 Specifi...

Page 348: ...ase 5 11 Horn 3 5 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 11 Hydraulic Clutch 5 23 I Ignition Positions 2 16 Infants and Young Children Restraints 1 25 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 53 Inflator Kit Tire 5 71 5 80 Installing the Roof Panel 2 36 Instrument Panel Brightness 3 14 Cluster 3 20 Overview 3 4 J Jump Starting 5 36 K Keyless Entry System 2 3 Keys 2 2 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 5 49 Lamp Malfunction I...

Page 349: ...ock 2 7 Automatic Door Unlock 2 7 Delayed Locking 2 7 Manual Door 2 6 Power Door 2 6 Loss of Control 4 12 Low Coolant Warning Light 3 28 Low Fuel Warning Light 3 34 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 1 31 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services 6 6 At Each Fuel Fill 6 8 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 9 Introduction 6 2 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Maintenance Record ...

Page 350: ...r 7 4 OnStar Privacy 7 16 OnStar System see OnStar Manual 2 30 Outlet Adjustment 3 19 Outlets Accessory Power 3 14 Outside Manual Mirrors 2 29 Power Mirrors 2 29 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 Owners Canadian ii P Paint Damage 5 97 Park Shifting Into 2 24 Shifting Out of 2 25 Park Brake 2 23 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 26 Parking Your Vehicle 2 26 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 24 Passenge...

Page 351: ...ystem 2 3 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 2 4 Removing the Roof Panel 2 34 Replacement Bulbs 5 45 Replacement Parts Maintenance 6 14 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 7 13 General Motors 7 14 United States Government 7 13 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems 1 48 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 49 Retained Accessory Power 2 17 Roadside Assista...

Page 352: ...7 14 Service Scheduling Appointments 7 8 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 1 46 Setting the Clock 3 47 Sheet Metal Damage 5 97 Shifting Into Park 2 24 Shifting Out of Park 2 25 Signals Turn and Lane Change 3 7 Specifications Capacities 5 104 Speedometer 3 21 Starting the Engine 2 17 Steering 4 10 Steering Wheel Controls Audio 3 79 Steering Wheel Tilt Wheel 3 6 Storage Areas Center Console Sto...

Page 353: ...el Alignment and Tire Balance 5 67 Wheel Replacement 5 67 When It Is Time for New Tires 5 62 Winter Tires 5 48 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 25 Towing a Trailer 4 25 Your Vehicle 4 25 Traction Control System TCS 4 8 Limited Slip Rear Axle 4 10 Traction Control System 3 27 Transmission Fluid Automatic 5 22 Fluid Manual 5 23 Transmission Operation Automatic 2 19 Transmission Operation Manual 2 22 Tr...

Page 354: ...ssages 3 37 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 5 Safety and Symbols iii Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 67 Different Size 5 65 Replacement 5 67 Windows 2 10 Manual 2 11 Power 2 11 Windshield Washer 3 9 Washer Fluid 5 31 Wiper Blade Replacement 5 46 Wiper Blades Cleaning 5 95 Wipers 3 8 Winter Driving 4 17 Winter Tires 5 48 X XM Radio Messages 3 67 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 81 Y Your Vehicle a...

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