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J-Case Fuses

Usage

FAN 2

Cooling Fan 2

PWR L/GATE

Power Liftgate

FAN 1

Cooling Fan 1

HVAC BLWR

Climate Control System Blower

STRTR

Starter

BATT 2

Battery 2

HTD WASH

Heated Windshield Washer System

BATT 1

Battery 1

BATT 3

Battery 3

ABS MTR

Antilock Brake System Motor

RR DEFOG

Rear Defogger

S/ROOF/

SUNSHADE

Sunroof, Sunshade

Relays

Usage

FAN 3

Cooling Fan 3

FAN 2

Cooling Fan 2

PRK LAMP

Park Lamp

FAN 1

Cooling Fan 1

Relays

Usage

RT TRLR

STOP/TRN

Trailer Right Stoplamp and Turn
Signal

LT TRLR

STOP/TRN

Trailer Left Stoplamp and Turn
Signal

IGN

Ignition Main

CRNK

Switched Power

PWR/TRN

Powertrain

HI BEAM

High-Beam Headlamps

WPR

Windshield Wiper

WPR HI

Windshield Wiper High Speed

RR DEFOG

Rear Window Defogger

HID/LO BEAM

High Intensity Discharge (HID)
Low-Beam Headlamps

SPARE

Spare

FOG LAMP

Fog Lamps

HORN

Horn

A/C CMPRSR

CLTCH

Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch

FUEL PUMP

Fuel Pump

TRLR BCK/UP

Trailer Back-up Lamps

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Summary of Contents for 2007 Outlook

Page 1: ...tar System 145 Universal Home Remote System 149 Storage Areas 161 Sunroof 165 Instrument Panel 167 Instrument Panel Overview 170 Climate Controls 194 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 209 Driver Information Center DIC 228 Audio System s 260 Driving Your Vehicle 321 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 322 Towing 358 Service and Appearance Care 375 Service 377 Fuel 379 Checking Things Under the...

Page 2: ...4 Vehicle Identification 474 Electrical System 475 Capacities and Specifications 483 Maintenance Schedule 485 Maintenance Schedule 486 Customer Assistance Information 503 Customer Assistance and Information 504 Reporting Safety Defects 516 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 519 Index 523 2 ...

Page 3: ...ront passenger or rear seats 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 How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle to learn about the vehicle s features and con...

Page 4: ... you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people We tell you what the hazard is and what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you do not you or others could be hurt A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means Do Not Do Not do this or Do Not let this happen 4 ...

Page 5: ...ng labels on the vehicle which use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gage or indicator If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component gage or indicator reference the followi...

Page 6: ...These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle 6 ...

Page 7: ...operly 29 Driver Position 30 Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment 38 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 39 Right Front Passenger Position 39 Rear Seat Passengers 40 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 43 Safety Belt Pretensioners 47 Safety Belt Extender 47 Child Restraints 48 Older Children 48 Infants and Young Children 51 Child Restraint Systems 55 Where to Put the Restraint 59 Lower Anchors and Tethers for...

Page 8: ...estrain 84 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 84 Passenger Sensing System 86 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 91 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 92 Restraint System Check 93 Checking the Restraint Systems 93 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 94 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems 8 ...

Page 9: ...s not moving A Manual Seat Adjustment Bar B Driver Seat Height Adjuster See Driver Seat Height Adjuster on page 10 C Manual Reclining Seatback Lever See Reclining Seatbacks on page 15 If your vehicle has a manual bucket seat you can adjust the seat forward or rearward with the bar located under the front of the seat cushion Lift the bar to unlock the seat Slide the seat to where you want it and re...

Page 10: ...sired height To lower the seat move the lever downward repeatedly until the seat is at the desired height Power Seats A Power Seat Adjustment Control B Power Reclining Seatback Control See Reclining Seatbacks on page 15 C Power Lumbar Control See Power Lumbar on page 12 If the vehicle has power seats the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats Driver s Seat with...

Page 11: ...r of the control up or down Your vehicle may have a memory function which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled See Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 13 for more information Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature the handle is located on the inboard side of the seatback See Manual Seats on page 9 for more information Turn the handle rearward to decrease lumbar support Turn the handle...

Page 12: ...port Adjust the seat as needed Heated Seats On vehicles with heated front seats the controls are located on the center console near the climate controls To operate the heated seats the ignition must be on I Heated Seatback Press this button to turn on the heated seatback J Heated Seat and Seatback Press this button to turn on the heated seat and seatback The light on the button will come on to ind...

Page 13: ...d button Memory Seat and Mirrors Your vehicle may have the memory package The controls for this feature are located on the driver s door panel and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver s seat and outside mirrors To save your positions in memory do the following 1 Adjust the driver s seat including the seatback recliner and lumbar and both outside mirrors to a comfortable po...

Page 14: ...this happens press the appropriate control for the area that is not recalling for two seconds after the obstruction is removed Then try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button If the memory position is still not being recalled see your dealer retailer for service Easy Exit Seat The control for this feature is located on the driver s door panel between buttons ...

Page 15: ...e Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked In vehicles with seats that have manual reclining seatbacks the lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seat To recline the seatback do the following 1 Lift the recline lever 2 Move the seatback to the desired position then release the lever to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make...

Page 16: ...in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle up your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces ...

Page 17: ...the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Pull the head restraint up to raise it To lower the head restraint press the release button located on the headrest post on the top of the seatback while you push the head restraint down 17 ...

Page 18: ... or folded and tumbled could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding...

Page 19: ...d the entire seat will slide forward Returning the Seat to the Seating Position To return the second row seat to its normal seating position 1 Make sure there are no objects on the floor behind the second row seat or in the seat tracks on the floor 2 Pull the seatback rearward until it is locked in place 3 Slide the seat rearward by pushing on the seatback until it is locked into place 4 Push down...

Page 20: ...osition and the safety belt is unfastened 3 Pull forward on the reclining seatback strap B and push down on the seatback 4 If the headrest hits the front seat slide the second row seat rearward To return the seatback to the seating position lift the upper corner of the seatback and push it rearward until it locks into place Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Adjusting the Seat...

Page 21: ...ats can be folded forward or removed Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat To fold the seatback 1 Make sure there is nothing on or under the seat 2 Disconnect the rear safety belt mini latch using a key in the slot on...

Page 22: ...he seat CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place CAUTION A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a c...

Page 23: ...d then pulling it out of the rear of the vehicle in one motion 6 Put the bolts back into the holes on the floor so they do not get misplaced Installing the Third row Seats 1 Make sure the seatback is folded forward before installing the seat See Folding the Seatback earlier in this section The seats must be placed in the proper locations for the legs to attach correctly The wider seat must be inst...

Page 24: ...safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are 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 i...

Page 25: ...st crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 40 years of safety belts 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...

Page 26: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 26 ...

Page 27: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 27 ...

Page 28: ... unbuckle a safety belt even if you are upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the u...

Page 29: ... serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 48 or Infa...

Page 30: ... slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until 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 47 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Move the shoulder belt he...

Page 31: ...hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The saf...

Page 32: ...too loose It will not give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 32 ...

Page 33: ...rotection 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 at 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 33 ...

Page 34: ...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 at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 34 ...

Page 35: ...jured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 35 ...

Page 36: ...seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 36 ...

Page 37: ...ross the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer retailer to fix it 37 ...

Page 38: ...ive move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder Incorrect positioning of the shoulder belt can reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt To move it down push down on the button A and move the heigh...

Page 39: ...belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 30 The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt...

Page 40: ...safety belts Lap Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap shoulder belts If you are using the center third row seating position and the safety belt is not attached see Third Row Seats on page 21 for instruction on reconnecting the safety belt to the mini buckle Here is how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The shoulder be...

Page 41: ... and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 47 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder part It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occ...

Page 42: ...e at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash 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 injur...

Page 43: ...atch plate should rest on the stitching on the safety belt near the guide loop on the side wall Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head 43 ...

Page 44: ...n a storage pocket at the top of the seat under the headrest on the driver s side of the vehicle To access the comfort guide you will first need to move the headrest forward by pulling on the handle behind the seatback The comfort guide will now be accessible Pull the comfort guide out of its storage location and then return the headrest to its upright position The elastic cord on the comfort guid...

Page 45: ...tic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 45 ...

Page 46: ...s the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 40 Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guide Slide the guide into its storage location or on its stora...

Page 47: ...s for your safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 94 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer 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 persona...

Page 48: ...e or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike ot...

Page 49: ... so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides on page 43 If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on th...

Page 50: ... this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 50 ...

Page 51: ...st be restrained while in a vehicle CAUTION Children can be seriously injured or strangled 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 Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraint...

Page 52: ...does not weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint 52 ...

Page 53: ...ed 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 53 ...

Page 54: ...nt will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck ...

Page 55: ...he child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a...

Page 56: ... of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields 56 ...

Page 57: ...raint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle An add on child restraint system is a portable one which is purchased by the vehicle s owner To help reduce injuries an add on child restraint must be secured in the vehicle With built in or add on child restraints the child has to be secured within the child restraint When choosing an add on child restraint be sure the child restraint is desig...

Page 58: ...belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 61 for more information 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 refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and t...

Page 59: ...A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Make sure the child is properly secured following the instructions that came with that restraint Because there are different systems it is important to refer to the instructions that come with the restraint A child can be endangered in a crash if the child is not properly secured in th...

Page 60: ...ld restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend that rear facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat even if the airbag s are off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat a...

Page 61: ... must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be attached using only the top tether and anchor In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child restraint and its attachment...

Page 62: ...achment B to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to be attached In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached In the United States some child restraints also have a top tether Be sure to re...

Page 63: ...r anchors j Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors j Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors Second Row Bucket Second Row 60 40 Bench Third Row 63 ...

Page 64: ... top tether anchor symbol is located on the trim cover or near the anchor The top tether anchors are located at the bottom rear of the seatback for each seating position in the second row Open the trim cover to access the anchors Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Second Row Bucket Shown Bench Similar 64...

Page 65: ...position or the third row outboard seating positions if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached There is no place to attach the top tether in these positions Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat See Whe...

Page 66: ...cle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual CAUTION Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash A child or o...

Page 67: ...vehicle s safety belt assembly Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured may cause damage to the safety belt or the seat When removing the child restraint always remember to return the safety belts to their normal stowed position before folding the rear seat 1 Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the ...

Page 68: ...ctions and the following steps 2 1 Find the top tether anchor 2 2 If the anchor is covered flip open the trim cover to expose the anchor 2 3 Route attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions If the position you are using does not have a head rest restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether over the seatback If the...

Page 69: ... in the third row outboard seating positions Do not secure a child restraint in these positions if a national or local law requires that a top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the restraint say that the top tether must be anchored If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be ...

Page 70: ... belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 70 ...

Page 71: ...hat you are using has a top tether anchor attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 61 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the...

Page 72: ...ant safety information A label on your sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to ...

Page 73: ... to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say Your vehicle has a right front passenger s frontal airbag See Passenger Sensing System on page 86 We recommend that rear facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat even if the airbags are off 1 Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the for...

Page 74: ... belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 74 ...

Page 75: ...aint If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit check to make sure that the vehicle s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion If this happens slightly recline the vehicle s seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint If this happ...

Page 76: ...irbags in your vehicle will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label near the deployment opening For frontal airbags the word AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the right front passenger With seat mounted side impact airbags the word AIRBAG will appear on the side of the seatback closest to the door Wi...

Page 77: ...n moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes They are not designed to inflate in rollover rear crashes or in many side crashes Seat mounted side impact airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe crashes where something hits the side of your vehicle They are not designed to inflate in frontal in rollover or in rear crashes Rollover capable roof rail airbags are designed to infla...

Page 78: ...ar back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat mounted side impact airbags and or roof rail airbags CAUTION Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system...

Page 79: ... airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light on page 212 for more information Where Are the Airbags The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel 79 ...

Page 80: ...al airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The seat mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door Driver Side shown Passenger Side similar 80 ...

Page 81: ...ath The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering Do not use seat accessories that block the inflation path of a seat mounted side impact airbag If your vehicle has roof rail airbags never secure anything to the roof of your vehicle by routi...

Page 82: ...le hits a moving object If the vehicle hits an object that deforms the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object that does not deform If the vehicle hits a narrow object like a pole the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object like a wall If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle the airbags could inflate...

Page 83: ...ould have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were For frontal airbags inflation is determined by what the vehicle hits the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down For seat mounted side impact and roof rail airbags deployment is determined by the location and severity of the side impact In a rollover event roof rail airbag deplo...

Page 84: ...an prevent all such ejections 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 Airbag Inflate on page 82 for more information Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates After the frontal airbags and seat mounted side impact...

Page 85: ...rs 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...

Page 86: ...ions The driver s airbags are not part of the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger s seat The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger s frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag should be enabled may inflate or not Accident statistics ...

Page 87: ...facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat even if the airbags are off CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front 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 s frontal airba...

Page 88: ...the child restraint manufacturer s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 72 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit check to make sure that the vehicle s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion If this happens slightly recline the vehicle s seatback and adjust...

Page 89: ... depending upon the person s seating posture and body build Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person If a person of adult size is sitting in the right front passenger s seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat If this happens turn the v...

Page 90: ...d promptly because an adult size person sitting in the right front passenger s seat may not have the protection of the airbag s See Airbag Readiness Light on page 212 for more on this including important safety information A thick layer of additional material such as a blanket or cushion or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers seat heaters and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger ...

Page 91: ...e system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your dealer retailer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 518 CAUTION For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the battery is disconnected an airbag can still inflate during improper se...

Page 92: ...lover roof rail airbags see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 442 for additional important information Q Because I have a disability I have to get my vehicle modified How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system A Changing or moving any parts of the front seats safety belts the airbag sensing and diagnostic module steering wheel instrument panel roof rail airbag modules ceili...

Page 93: ...ion Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Airbag System 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 212 for more information Notice If an airbag covering is damaged open...

Page 94: ... mean you will need to have LATCH system safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision If an airbag inflates you will need to replace airbag system parts See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section If any airbag inflates you will also need to replace the driver and...

Page 95: ...ng and Operating Your Vehicle 123 New Vehicle Break In 123 Ignition Positions 124 Retained Accessory Power RAP 125 Starting the Engine 126 Engine Coolant Heater 127 Automatic Transmission Operation 129 Tow Haul Mode 132 Parking Brake 133 Shifting Into Park P 134 Shifting Out of Park P 136 Parking Over Things That Burn 136 Engine Exhaust 137 Running the Engine While Parked 138 Mirrors 139 Manual Re...

Page 96: ...ED 150 Universal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED 154 Storage Areas 161 Glove Box 161 Cupholder s 161 Instrument Panel Storage Area 161 Center Console Storage Area 161 Floor Mats 162 Luggage Carrier 162 Rear Seat Armrest 163 Convenience Net 163 Cargo Cover 163 Cargo Tie Downs 163 Cargo Management System 164 Sunroof 165 Section 2 Features and Controls 96 ...

Page 97: ...ould be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children 97 ...

Page 98: ...ide Assistance Program on page 509 for more information Notice If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle you may have to damage the vehicle to get in Be sure you have spare keys Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Your Remote Keyless Entry RKE system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the F...

Page 99: ...e This is normal for any RKE system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter h...

Page 100: ...ough the Driver Information Center DIC the parking lamps will flash once to indicate locking has occurred If enabled through the DIC the horn will chirp when the lock button is pressed again within five seconds of the previous press of the lock button See DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 250 for additional information Pressing the lock button may arm the content theft deterrent s...

Page 101: ...atedly for 30 seconds The alarm will turn off when the ignition is moved to ON or the alarm button is pressed again The ignition must be in OFF for the panic alarm to work Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer retailer Remem...

Page 102: ...nd Messages on page 239 for additional information Notice When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery in the RKE transmitter do the following 1 Insert a flat object with a thin edge into the notch on the side of the transmitter and separate the bottom half from the top ha...

Page 103: ...ned off During a remote start if your vehicle has an automatic climate control system and heated seats the heated seats will turn on during colder outside temperatures and will shut off when the key is turned to RUN If your vehicle does not have an automatic climate control system during remote start you will need to manually turn the heated seats on and off See Heated Seats for additional informa...

Page 104: ...Remote start can be extended one time After entering the vehicle during a remote start insert and turn the key to the ON position to drive the vehicle If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done To manually shut off a remote start do any of the following Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button...

Page 105: ...feature are shipped from the factory with the remote vehicle start system enabled The system may be enabled or disabled through the DIC if your vehicle has DIC buttons See REMOTE START under DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 250 for additional information If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons see your dealer retailer to enable or disable the remote vehicle start system Remote ...

Page 106: ...children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you 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...

Page 107: ...in use Pressing the power lock switch twice or the lock button on the RKE transmitter twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all the doors This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition You can program this feature using the Driver Information Center DIC See DELAY DOOR LOCK under DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 250 Programmable Automati...

Page 108: ...nto the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position 2 Close the door When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on do the following 1 Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter if the vehicle has one the power door lock switch or by lifting the rear door manual lock 2 Open the door from the outside To cancel the rear door security lock ...

Page 109: ... because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You cannot see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate Make sure all other windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling syst...

Page 110: ... the battery is properly connected and has adequate voltage and the liftgate still will not function your vehicle should be taken to a dealership for service Power Liftgate Power Liftgate Operation CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You cannot see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must d...

Page 111: ...ure The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound when the power liftgate is used CAUTION You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is opening and closing Notice If you open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage door you could damage the liftgate or the liftgate glass Al...

Page 112: ...side liftgate handle Pressing the buttons or touchpad switch a second time while the liftgate is moving reverses the direction The liftgate can also be closed by pressing the power liftgate button next to the liftgate latch Press the button a second time during liftgate operation to reverse that operation The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled under extreme temperatures or under low batter...

Page 113: ...the liftgate will automatically reverse direction to the full closed or open position After removing the obstruction the power liftgate operation can be used again If the liftgate encounters multiple obstacles on the same power cycle the power function will deactivate and you must manually open or close the liftgate The LIFTGATE OPEN warning message in the Driver Information Center DIC will indica...

Page 114: ...wer close button on the liftgate is pressed while power operation is disabled the lights will flash three times but the liftgate will not move It is not recommended that you drive with the liftgate open however if you must drive with the liftgate open the liftgate should be set to manual operation by pressing the OFF switch on the center console The liftgate has an electric latch If the battery is...

Page 115: ...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 115 ...

Page 116: ...badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The windows will function with the keys in the ignition CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 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 locko...

Page 117: ...ess up feature allow the windows to be raised all the way without holding the switch up Pull the switch up fully and release it to activate the express up feature The express up mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing or pulling the switch Programming the Power Windows If the battery one your vehicle has been recharged disconnected or replaced windows with the express up feature need ...

Page 118: ...ndows from operating except from the driver s position Press the switch to turn the lockout feature on or off An indicator light will come on to show the lockout feature is on Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare Detach the sun visor from the center mount and slide it along the rod from side to side to cover the driver or passenger side of the front window Swing the sun visor to the s...

Page 119: ...es off If the delayed locking feature is active the alarm will not be activated until all doors are closed and the security light goes off Press the lock button on the RKE transmitter when the driver door is closed The security light will come on solid for approximately 30 seconds and then go off The content theft deterrent alarm is not armed until the security light goes off If a locked door is o...

Page 120: ...ou set off the alarm by accident turn off the alarm by pressing unlock on the RKE transmitter or by placing the key in the ignition and turning it to START Testing the Alarm To test the alarm 1 From inside the vehicle lower the driver s window and open the driver s door 2 Activate the system by locking the doors with the RKE transmitter 3 Get out of the vehicle close the door and wait for the secu...

Page 121: ... than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment PASS Key III uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle PASS Key III Operation Your vehicle has PASS Key III Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key III is a passive theft deterrent system This means you do not have to do anything special to ...

Page 122: ... have keys made and programmed to the system See your dealer retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key III to get a new key blank that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system To program the new key 1 Verify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it 2 Insert the already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine If the engine will not start see your dealer retailer ...

Page 123: ...n the long run if you follow these guidelines If you have all wheel drive keep your speed at 55 mph 88 km h or less for the first 500 miles 805 km Do not drive at any one constant speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 805 km Do not make full throttle starts Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time the new bra...

Page 124: ... turn off the engine Use ACCESSORY if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off for example if your vehicle is being pushed or towed C ON This is the position that the switch returns to after you start your engine and release the key The switch stays in ON when the engine is running But even when the engine is not running you can use ON to operate your electrical power accessori...

Page 125: ...while your vehicle is parked You may not be able to start your vehicle after it has been parked for an extended period of time Retained Accessory Power RAP These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off Audio System Power Windows Sunroof if equipped Power to the windows and sunroof will work up to 10 minutes or until a door is opened The radio conti...

Page 126: ...ing parts Your 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 until the vehicle starts If the engine does not start and the key is held in START for many seconds cranking w...

Page 127: ...d to work with the electronics in your 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 your engine might not perform properly Any resulting damage would not be covered by your vehicle s warranty Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater In very...

Page 128: ...cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you do not it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the ou...

Page 129: ...ehicle cannot move easily CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are ...

Page 130: ...hicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 352 NEUTRAL N In this position your engine does not connect with the wheels To restart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at ...

Page 131: ...steep hills or in deep snow or mud Electronic Range Select Mode Electronic Range Selector ERS mode allows you to choose the top gear limit of the vehicle s transmission and the vehicle s speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer To use this feature do the following 1 Move the shift lever to LOW L 2 Press the plus minus button located on the shift lever to increase or decrease the gear rang...

Page 132: ...le The highest possible gear that is allowed for that engine speed will display next to the L in the DIC Try again to slow the vehicle speed and press the minus button to the desired lower gear range Automatic Engine Grade braking is not available when the ERS is active It is available in DRIVE D for both normal and Tow Haul mode While using the ERS cruise control and the tow haul mode can be used...

Page 133: ...l the brake pedal is no longer being pressed This indicates the desired vehicle speed has been reached While in the Electronic Range Select ERS mode grade braking is deactivated allowing the driver to select a range and limiting the highest gear available Grade braking is available for normal driving and in Tow Haul mode See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 129 Parking Brake To set the par...

Page 134: ...he shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 362 1 Hold...

Page 135: ... P without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked in PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To prevent ...

Page 136: ...ion on page 129 If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Do not park over papers leaves dr...

Page 137: ...ehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs were not done correctly Your vehicle or the exhaust system has been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any ...

Page 138: ... garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 347 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You ...

Page 139: ...nStar See OnStar System on page 145 for more information on the services OnStar provides Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Compass Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with a compass There may be three additional buttons for the OnStar system See your dealer retailer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar See OnStar System on page 14...

Page 140: ...e a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount note pad holder or similar object If the letter C or CAL appears in the compass window the compass may need to be reset or calibrated Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnetic north and true geographic north The mirror is set to zone eight upon leavi...

Page 141: ...he current zone number 3 Scroll through the zone numbers that appear in the window on the mirror by pressing the on off button Once you find your zone number release the button After about four seconds the mirror will return to the compass display and the new zone number will be set If C or CAL appears in the compass window the compass may need calibration See Compass Calibration listed previously...

Page 142: ...ehicle and the area behind your vehicle See Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 13 for more information The mirrors can be manually folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash To fold push the mirror toward the vehicle To return the mirror to its original position push outward Be sure to return both mirrors to their original unfolded position before driving The use of hood...

Page 143: ...e folded position If the mirrors are accidentally folded unfolded manually they may shake or flutter at normal driving speeds and may not stay in the unfolded position If this happens you will need to reset the mirrors See Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors next Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors You will need to reset the power foldaway mirrors if the following occurs The mirrors are accident...

Page 144: ... shifted out of REVERSE R or the ignition is turned off or to LOCK This feature can be turned on or off through the Driver Information Center DIC See Driver Information Center DIC on page 228 and Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 13 for more information Turn Signal Indicator Your vehicle may have a turn signal indicator on the mirror An arrow on the mirror will flash in the direction of the turn or ...

Page 145: ...ONSTAR and they can send a signal to unlock your doors If you need roadside assistance press the OnStar button and they can contact Roadside Service for you OnStar service is provided to you subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions You may cancel your OnStar service at any time by contacting OnStar A complete OnStar Owner s Guide and the OnStar Terms and Conditions are included in the vehicle s ...

Page 146: ...on AACN If equipped Link to Emergency Services Roadside Assistance Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance AccidentAssist Remote Door Unlock Vehicle Alert OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics GM Goodwrench On Demand Diagnostics OnStar Hands Free Calling with 30 complimentary minutes OnStar Virtual Advisor U S Only Available Services included with Directions Connections Plan All Safe and Sound Plan Services Drivi...

Page 147: ...g Wheel Controls on page 317 for more information On some vehicles you may have to hold the button for a few seconds and give the command ONSTAR in order to activate the OnStar Hands Free Calling feature On some vehicles the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voicemail systems or to dial phone extensions See the OnStar Owner s Guide for more information How OnStar Service Works In order ...

Page 148: ...hat place as well Your vehicle must have a working electrical system including adequate battery power for the OnStar equipment to operate There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service to you at any particular time or place Some examples are damage to important parts of your vehicle in an accident hills tall buildings tunnels weather or wireles...

Page 149: ...mote System Operation With One Triangular LED If there are three round LED indicator lights above the Universal Home Remote buttons follow the instructions under Universal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on page 508 Universal Home Remote System T...

Page 150: ...ation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Universal Home Remote System Operation With One Triangular LED If there is one triangular Light Emitting Diode LED indicator light above the Universal Home Remote buttons follow the instructions below Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any g...

Page 151: ...and more accurate transmission of the radio frequency signal Programming the Universal Home Remote System To program up to three devices 1 Press and hold down the two outside Universal Home Remote buttons releasing only when the Universal Home Remote indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program a sec...

Page 152: ... of a rolling code device most commonly a garage door opener 6 Locate in the garage the garage door opener receiver motor head unit Locate the Learn or Smart button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor head unit 7 Firmly press and release the Learn or Smart button The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer You will have 30 seconds to star...

Page 153: ...he Universal Home Remote The Universal Home Remote indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly Proceed with Step 4 under Programming Universal Home Remote to complete Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Erasing Universal Home Remot...

Page 154: ...em call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on page 508 Universal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED Your vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System If there are three round Light Emitting Diode LED indicator lights above the Universal Home Remote buttons follow the instructions below This system provides a way to replace up to three remote ...

Page 155: ... purposes See Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons later in this section When programming a garage door it is advised to park outside of the garage Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or security device you are programming Programming Universal Home Remote Rolling Code Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are Rolling Code units Programming a garage door opener involve...

Page 156: ...ly blink You may need to hold the button from five to 20 seconds 4 Immediately within one second release the button when the garage door moves The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete 5 Press and release the same button again The garage door should move confirming that programming is successful and complete To program another Rolling Code device such as an additional ga...

Page 157: ...ut and you will have to repeat the procedure To program up to three devices 1 To verify if you have a Fixed Code garage door opener remove the battery cover on your hand held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of your garage door opener motor If you see a row of dip switches similar to the graphic above you have a Fixed Code garage door opener If you do not see a row of dip switches return t...

Page 158: ...hand held transmitter may be labeled as follows A switch in the up position may be labeled as Up or On A switch in the down position may be labeled as Down or Off A switch in the middle position may be labeled as Middle 0 or Neutral Example of Eight Dip Switches with Two Positions Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions 158 ...

Page 159: ...nto the Universal Home Remote when completing Step 4 3 From inside your vehicle first firmly press all three buttons at the same time for about three seconds Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remote into programming mode 4 The indicator lights will blink slowly Enter each switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle s Universal Home Remote You will have two and one half minutes to comp...

Page 160: ...fferent button in Step 6 than what you used for the garage door opener Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons You can reprogram any of the three buttons by repeating the instructions Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons You sho...

Page 161: ... located behind the center console To access pull down on the handle Instrument Panel Storage Area Your vehicle has an instrument panel storage area located above the radio To open the cover press the button Center Console Storage Area The armrest on the center console can slide forwards and backwards by holding up the lever located on the front of it To open the armrest storage area press the but...

Page 162: ...arrier CAUTION If you try to carry something on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier like paneling plywood a mattress and so forth the wind can catch it as you drive along This can cause you to lose control What you are carrying could be violently torn off and this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision and of course damage your vehicle You may be able...

Page 163: ...holders To access the cupholders pull the armrest down from the rear seatback Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net The convenience net is designed to help keep small loads like grocery bags from falling over It is not designed to hold larger heavier loads To install the convenience net attach both the upper and lower hooks to the loops on either side of the liftgate opening Carg...

Page 164: ... additional storage compartment on each side of the system To open unsnap and lift the panel up To remove the cargo management system 1 Open the lid 2 Remove the side panels and place inside the bin 3 Loosen the retaining nuts on each side of the system by turning them counterclockwise 4 Close the lid 5 Pull up on the system by using the built in handles and remove it from the vehicle 164 ...

Page 165: ...river s side switch to close the sunroof Express open Express close From the closed position press and release the rear of the driver s side switch to express open the sunroof Press and release the front of the driver s side switch to express close the sunroof The front sunshade must be opened and closed manually Push up on the sunshade handle to open the sunshade Notice The rear sunshade could be...

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Page 167: ...c Headlamp System 183 Fog Lamps 184 Instrument Panel Brightness 184 Courtesy Lamps 184 Dome Lamps 185 Dome Lamp Override 185 Entry Lighting 185 Delayed Entry Lighting 186 Delayed Exit Lighting 186 Parade Dimming 186 Reading Lamps 187 Electric Power Management 187 Battery Run Down Protection 188 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA 188 Accessory Power Outlet s 192 Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating C...

Page 168: ...ht 218 StabiliTrak Indicator Light 219 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 220 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 220 Tire Pressure Light 221 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 222 Oil Pressure Light 225 Security Light 226 Fog Lamp Light 226 Cruise Control Light 226 Highbeam On Light 227 Tow Haul Mode Light 227 Fuel Gage 227 Driver Information Center DIC 228 DIC Operation and Displays With DIC Buttons 2...

Page 169: ... MP3 Radio with CD and DVD Player 296 XM Radio Messages 303 Navigation Radio System 305 Rear Seat Entertainment System 305 Rear Seat Audio RSA 315 Theft Deterrent Feature 317 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 317 Radio Reception 318 Care of Your CDs and DVDs 320 Care of the CD and DVD Player 320 Multi Band Antenna 320 Section 3 Instrument Panel 169 ...

Page 170: ...Instrument Panel Overview 170 ...

Page 171: ...ide on page 185 Instrument Panel Brightness Control See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 184 J Cruise Control Buttons See Cruise Control on page 179 K Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel See Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel on page 172 Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering If Equipped See Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column on page 173 L Horn See Horn on page 172 M Audio Steerin...

Page 172: ...g flashers work no matter what position the key is in and even if the key is not in the ignition Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on the turn signals will not work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set them up at the side of the road about...

Page 173: ...ust the tilt and telescope lever while driving Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column If your vehicle has this feature the power tilt wheel control is located on the left side of the steering column To operate the power tilt feature push the control up and the steering wheel will tilt up Push the control down and the steering wheel will go down Push the control forward and the steering wh...

Page 174: ...Q Windshield Washer See Windshield Washer on page 177 5Z Rear Wiper Washer See Rear Window Wiper Washer on page 178 For information on the headlamps see Exterior Lamps on page 182 Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down...

Page 175: ... accident If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and then check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 476 Turn Signal On Chime If you leave either one of your turn signals on and drive more than 3 4 mile 1 2 km a chime will sound to alert you Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam push the turn signal...

Page 176: ...ge 424 Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers 8 Mist Turn the band to mist for a single wiping cycle Hold it there until the wipers start Then let go The wipers stop after one wipe Hold the band on mist longer for more ...

Page 177: ...ings and Messages on page 239 Heated Windshield Washer If your vehicle has the heated windshield washer fluid system it can be used to help clear ice snow tree sap or bugs from the windshield This feature only works with the front wiper system not the rear wiper system The button is located to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel Push the heated washer fluid button to activate t...

Page 178: ...e washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision The rear wiper control is located on the turn signal multifunction lever To turn the rear wiper on slide the lever to a wiper position 9 Off Slide the lever to this setting to turn the wiper off 5 Rear Wiper Delay Slide the lever to this setting to turn on the rear wiper delay Z Rear Wiper Slide the lever to this setting to turn on...

Page 179: ...s or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip and you could lose control Do not use cruise control on slippery roads The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel T On Off Press this button to turn cruise control on and off The indicator comes on when cruise control is o...

Page 180: ... button 2 Get up to the speed desired 3 Press and release the SET button located on the steering wheel 4 Take your foot off the accelerator Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This shuts off the cruise control But you do not need to reset it Once you are driving about 25 mph 40 km h or more press the RES button on your steering w...

Page 181: ...Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed When going downhill you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed down Of course applying the brake turns off the cruise control Many drivers find...

Page 182: ...Automatic Turn the control to this position to automatically turn on the headlamps at normal brightness together with the following Parking Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Parking Lamps Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 2 Headlamps Turn the control to this posi...

Page 183: ...lay see DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 250 Daytime Running Lamps DRL Automatic Headlamp System Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset Fully functional daytime running lamps a...

Page 184: ...ess the exterior lamps button again to turn the fog lamps off When the headlamps are changed to high beam the fog lamps also go off Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Instrument Panel Brightness D Instrument Panel Brightness The knob with this symbol on it is located next to the exterior lamps control Push the knob in all the way until it extends...

Page 185: ...a door is opened Entry Lighting Your vehicle may have courtesy lamps that will come on and stay on for a set time whenever the unlock symbol is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE Transmitter if the vehicle has one If a door is opened the lamps will stay on while it is open and then turn off automatically about 25 seconds after the door is closed If the unlock symbol is pressed and you do not ...

Page 186: ... Lighting This feature illuminates the interior for a period of time after the key is removed from the ignition The ignition must be off for delayed exit lighting to work When the key is removed interior illumination will activate and remain on until one of the following occurs The ignition is in ON The power door locks are activated An illumination period of 20 seconds has elapsed If during the i...

Page 187: ...inning fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads A high electrical load occurs when several of the following loads are on headlamps high beams fog lamps rear window defogger climate control fan at high speed heated seats engine cooling fans trailer loads and loads plugged into accessory power outlets EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the b...

Page 188: ...ut after 10 minutes if they are manually turned on before the ignition is off Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA system it is designed to help you park while in Reverse R It operates only at speeds less than 5 mph 8 km h URPA helps make parking easier and helps you avoid colliding with objects such as parked vehicles The URPA system dete...

Page 189: ...ry or death Even though the vehicle has the URPA system always check carefully before backing up by checking behind your vehicle The URPA display is located in the headliner and can be seen by looking over your right shoulder The URPA display has three color coded lights The lights are used to provide distance and system information along with beeps that will be heard through the speakers If the v...

Page 190: ...he first time an object is detected a single beep will sound If an object is detected at a REVERSE R speed between 0 mph 0 km h and 5 mph 8 km h the following describes what will occur based on your distance to a detected object located behind the vehicle At distances between 40 inches 1 m and 8 ft 2 5 m a single amber light will come on At distances between 23 inches 0 6 m and 40 inches 1 m both ...

Page 191: ...eturn to normal operation The ultrasonic sensors need to be kept clean So be sure to keep your vehicle s rear bumper free of mud dirt snow ice and slush For cleaning instructions see Washing Your Vehicle on page 468 If the DIC still displays the PARK ASSIST OFF message after cleaning the bumper and driving forward at a speed of at least 15 mph 25 km h see your dealer retailer Other conditions that...

Page 192: ...n electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlets and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses If you experience a problem see your dealer retailer for additional information on the accessory power outlet Notice Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should The repairs would not be covered by y...

Page 193: ... the center console The indicator on the inner outlet face will come on when 115 volt AC power is available The AC power is available when the ignition is turned to ACCESSORY or ON and electrical equipment is plugged into the outlet The AC power is not available in the outlet when the ignition is turned to OFF The power outlet is not designed for the following electrical equipment and may not work...

Page 194: ...clockwise to increase or decrease the temperature of the air flowing from the system Airflow Mode Control Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airflow inside of the vehicle To change the current mode select one of the following H Vent This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets Bi Level This mode directs about half of the air to the instrument panel outlets and...

Page 195: ... reduce the outside air and odors entering the vehicle Recirculation may also help cool the air inside the vehicle more quickly once the temperature inside the vehicle is less than the outside temperature The recirculation mode can be turned off in vent and bi level modes by pressing the button again Recirculation mode automatically turns off when the engine is turned off and must be re selected w...

Page 196: ...mperature select recirculation mode for better cooling This helps to reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down It also helps the system to operate more efficiently Using recirculation for long periods of time may cause the air inside of the vehicle to become too dry To prevent this from happening after the inside of the vehicle has cooled turn the recirculation mode off The air conditi...

Page 197: ...all the windows are clear AUX Auxiliary Press this button to turn the rear heating and air conditioning on See Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System on page 206 or Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls on page 207 Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Rear Window Defogger Press this button on the r...

Page 198: ...splay automatically reverts back to the outside temperature display after a short delay Driver s Side Temperature Control The driver side temperature buttons are used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system on the driver side The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off This is possible since outside air will always flow through the system as the vehicle ...

Page 199: ...t than the driver s setting the indicator on the PASS button comes on and both the driver side and passenger side temperature displays are shown Automatic Operation AUTO Automatic When automatic operation is active the system controls the inside temperature the air delivery and the fan speed Use the steps below to place the entire system in automatic mode 1 Press the AUTO button When AUTO is selec...

Page 200: ...more information on the solar sensor see Sensors later in this section To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather the system delays turning on the fan until warm air is available The length of delay depends on the engine coolant temperature Press the fan switch to override this delay and change the fan to a selected speed O On Off Press this button to turn off the climate control system Outside air...

Page 201: ...al control The air delivery mode setting displays and the AUTO button light turns off The fan remains under automatic control H Vent This setting delivers air to the instrument panel outlets Bi Level This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets and to the floor outlets A little air is directed towards the windshield and side window outlets Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and w...

Page 202: ...et you know that the air conditioning has been activated The air conditioning compressor does not work when outside temperatures fall below 40 F 4 C Pressing this button when the outside temperature is too cool makes the air conditioning indicator flash three times and turn off to let you know the air conditioning mode is not available If the air conditioning is on and the outside temperature drop...

Page 203: ...ture sensor located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering column measures the temperature of the air inside the vehicle There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle Any cover on the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading in the displayed tempe...

Page 204: ...loor outlets and side window vents When you select this mode the system turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is close to freezing The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear 0 Defrost Press this button to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly This...

Page 205: ...o the defogger grid lines in the rear glass These actions may damage the rear defogger Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Outlet Adjustment Use the slider switch in the center of the outlet to change the direction of the air flow Use the thumbwheel near the outlet to control the amount of air flow or to shut off the airflow completely Keep all outlets open whenever possible for best sys...

Page 206: ...ystem and the indicator off If the rear controls are adjusted the system turns on in a rear independent mode Airflow in the rear will then be directed according to the settings of the rear controls The rear system can be turned off by pressing the AUX button on the front climate control system and the indicator will turn off The system can be turned back on by adjusting any of the rear air conditi...

Page 207: ...e has this rear climate control system there are rear seat audio controls located in the center console The rear system can be controlled through the AUX button on the front climate control panel Press the AUX button to turn the rear climate control system on or off An indicator light in the AUX button comes on when the rear climate control system is on The direction temperature and speed of the a...

Page 208: ...he warmest 12 setting N Mode Press the mode button to manually change the direction of the airflow in the vehicle Repeatedly press the button until the desired mode appears on the display Multiple presses cycles through the delivery selections H Vent This mode directs air through the headliner outlets Bi Level This mode directs air through the floor outlets as well as the headliner outlets The rea...

Page 209: ...hts come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they are working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on a...

Page 210: ...igned to let you know at a glance how the vehicle is running You will know how fast you are going about how much fuel you have used and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically United States version shown Canada similar 210 ...

Page 211: ...en the new odometer was installed If the mileage is unknown the label should then indicate previous mileage unknown Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts unless the driver s safety belt is already buckled...

Page 212: ...ehicle is in motion If the passenger s safety belt is buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the airbag sensor the prete...

Page 213: ...tem may not be working properly The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury to yourself or others have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle The airbag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON If the light does not come...

Page 214: ...t airbags If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the right front passenger s frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag are enabled may inflate CAUTION If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger s seat it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the ...

Page 215: ...f the right front passenger s frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag See Passenger Sensing System on page 86 for more on this including important safety information If after several seconds both status indicator lights remain on or if there are no lights at all there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system See your dealer retailer for service CAUTION If the air...

Page 216: ...r Information Center DIC will also display the SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM message See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 239 for more information If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Voltmeter Gage When the engine is not running but the ignition is turned to ON this gage shows the battery s state ...

Page 217: ...may indicate a possible problem in the electrical system Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part is not working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have your brake system i...

Page 218: ...l on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle on page 358 CAUTION Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service Antilock Brake System Warning Light Your v...

Page 219: ...n then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem StabiliTrak Indicator Light This warning light should come on briefly when the engine is started If the warning light does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem If it stays on or comes on when you are driving there may be a problem with your StabiliTrak system and your vehicle ...

Page 220: ...nty Never drive with the engine coolant temperature warning light on This light will also come on briefly when starting your vehicle If it does not have your vehicle serviced Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature Under normal driving conditions the gage will read 210 F 100 C or less If the gage pointer is near 260 F 125 C the engine is too hot It means that...

Page 221: ...ill accompany the light See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 239 for more information Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to do so If underinflated inflate to the proper pressure See Tires on page 425 for more information This light will flash for about 70 seconds and then stay on if a problem is detected with the Tire Pressure Monitor system See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 4...

Page 222: ...ian in correctly diagnosing any malfunction Notice If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while the emission controls might not work as well your vehicle s fuel economy might not be as good and the engine might not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or ...

Page 223: ...ice might be required If the Light is Flashing The following can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reduce vehicle speed Avoid hard accelerations Avoid steep uphill grades If you are towing a trailer reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops flashing and remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash whe...

Page 224: ...rn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 379 Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed You might notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration these conditions might g...

Page 225: ...f you have recently replaced the battery or if the battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This can take several days of routine driving If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness your dealer retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection Oil Pressure ...

Page 226: ...ow on oil and you might have some other system problem Security Light This light flashes when the security system is activated For more information see Theft Deterrent Systems on page 119 Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light will come on when the fog lamps are in use The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off See Fog Lamps on page 184 for more information Cruise Control Light This light ...

Page 227: ...n see Tow Haul Mode on page 132 Fuel Gage When the ignition is on the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left in the fuel tank The gage will first indicate empty before you are out of fuel and you should get more fuel as soon as possible When the fuel tank is low on fuel the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will appear on the Driver Information Center DIC For more information see DIC Warnings ...

Page 228: ...n when the ignition is on After a short delay the DIC will display the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off The DIC also displays a shift lever position indicator on the bottom line of the display See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 129 for more information The outside air temperature also displays on the DIC when viewing the trip and fuel information The o...

Page 229: ...es to be customized See DIC Vehicle Customization With DIC Buttons on page 250 for more information If your vehicle has DIC buttons you can also use the trip odometer reset stem to view the odometer and trip odometers DIC Buttons The buttons are the set reset customization vehicle information and trip fuel buttons The button functions are detailed in the following pages V Set Reset Press this butt...

Page 230: ... The engine oil life system will alert you to change the oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions When the remaining oil life is low the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display See CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 239 You should change the oil as soon as you can See Engine Oil on page 387 In addition to the engine oil life system mon...

Page 231: ...between English or Metric units of measurement Once in this display press the set reset button to select between ENGLISH or METRIC units All of the vehicle information will then be displayed in the unit of measurement selected FRONT TIRES or REAR TIRES The pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC The tire pressure will be shown in either pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa Press t...

Page 232: ...k buttons on the first transmitter at the same time for about 15 seconds On vehicles with memory recall seats the first transmitter learned will match driver 1 and the second will match driver 2 A chime will sound indicating that the transmitter is matched 4 To match additional transmitters at this time repeat Step 3 Each vehicle can have a maximum of eight transmitters matched to it 5 To exit the...

Page 233: ...of miles mi or kilometers km driven since the ignition was last turned on and the vehicle was moving Once the vehicle begins moving the trip odometer will accumulate mileage For example if the vehicle was driven 5 miles 8 km before it is started again and then the retro active reset feature is activated the display will show 5 miles 8 km As the vehicle begins moving the display will then increase ...

Page 234: ...ess the trip fuel button until TIMER displays This display can be used as a timer To start the timer press the set reset button while TIMER is displayed The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset not including time the ignition is off Time will continue to be counted as long as the ignition is on even if another display is being shown on the DIC The tim...

Page 235: ... also turn off or acknowledge DIC messages The DIC displays trip and vehicle system information and warning messages if a system problem is detected If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons you can use the trip odometer reset stem to view the following displays odometer trip odometers oil life park assist menu for vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA system Tire Pressure Monitor ...

Page 236: ...meters km driven since the ignition was last turned on and the vehicle was moving Once the vehicle begins moving the trip odometer will accumulate mileage For example if the vehicle was driven 5 miles 8 km before it is started again and then the retro active reset feature is activated the display will show 5 miles 8 km As the vehicle begins moving the display will then increase to 5 1 miles 8 2 km...

Page 237: ... until the next oil change To reset the engine oil life system see Engine Oil Life System on page 390 PARK ASSIST To access this display the vehicle must be in PARK P If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA system press the trip odometer reset stem until PARK ASSIST displays This display allows the system to be turned on or off Once in this display press and hold the trip odome...

Page 238: ...m until REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE is displayed 3 Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the first transmitter at the same time for about 15 seconds On vehicles with memory recall seats the first transmitter learned will match driver 1 and the second will match driver 2 A chime will sound indicating that the transmitter is matched 4 To match additional transmitters at this time repeat Step ...

Page 239: ...e DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition Multiple messages may appear one after another Some messages may not require immediate action but you can press any of the DIC buttons on the instrument panel or the trip odometer reset stem on the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge that you received ...

Page 240: ... right away See All Wheel Drive AWD System on page 332 for more information AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned off This message clears itself after 10 seconds AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned on This message clears itself after 10 seconds BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when th...

Page 241: ...a tire pressure message appears on the DIC stop as soon as you can Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading Information label See Tires on page 425 Loading Your Vehicle on page 353 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 432 The DIC display also shows the tire pressure values for the front and rear tires by pressing the vehicle information button See DIC Operation and...

Page 242: ...le is low Check the oil level and correct it as necessary You may need to let the vehicle cool or warm up and cycle the ignition to be sure this message clears See Engine Oil on page 387 for additional information ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE Notice If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating severe engine damage may occur If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel clust...

Page 243: ...also displays when the vehicle s engine power is reduced Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle s ability to accelerate If this message is on but there is no reduction in performance proceed to your destination The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on but acceleration and speed may be reduced Anyti...

Page 244: ...he vehicle check the door for obstructions and close the door again Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC LIFTGATE OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the liftgate is open while the ignition is in ON Turn off the vehicle and check the liftgate Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE Notice If you drive your vehicle w...

Page 245: ... REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays while you are matching a Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter to your vehicle See Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 100 and DIC Operation and Displays With DIC Buttons on page 229 or DIC Operation and Displays Without DIC Buttons on page 235 for more information REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE ...

Page 246: ...he message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving the AWD system needs service See your dealer retailer SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM On some vehicles this message displays if there is a problem with the battery charging system Under certain conditions the charging system light may also turn on in the instrument panel cluster See Charging System Light on page 216 Driving with...

Page 247: ...15 seconds then start the engine again If this message still comes on it means there is a problem See your dealer retailer for service The vehicle is safe to drive however you do not have the benefit of StabiliTrak so reduce your speed and drive accordingly SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the theft deterrent system The vehicle may or may not restar...

Page 248: ...ring system Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer STARTING DISABLED SERVICE THROTTLE This message displays when your vehicle s throttle system is not functioning properly Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer THEFT ATTEMPTED This message displays if the content theft deterrent system has detected a break in attempt while you were away from your vehicle See Content Theft D...

Page 249: ...s TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice If you drive your vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on the instrument panel cluster and or DIC you can damage the transmission This could lead to costly repairs that would not be covered by your warranty Do not drive your vehicle with overheated transmission fluid or while the transmission...

Page 250: ...different drivers All of the customization options may not be available on your vehicle Only the options available will be displayed on the DIC The default settings for the customization features were set when your vehicle left the factory but may have been changed from their default state since then The customization preferences are automatically recalled To change customization preferences use t...

Page 251: ...t the language in which the DIC messages will appear Press the customization button until the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings ENGLISH default All messages will appear in English FRANCAIS All messages will appear in French ESPANOL Al...

Page 252: ...on while it is displayed on the DIC to select it AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not to turn off the automatic door unlocking feature It also allows you to select which doors and when the doors will automatically unlock See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 107 for more information Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC displa...

Page 253: ...when you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter LIGHTS ONLY The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter HORN ONLY The horn will sound on the second press of the lock button on the RKE transmitter HORN LIGHTS default The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter and the horn will sound when the lock button is presse...

Page 254: ...the liftgate is open this feature will delay locking the doors and liftgate until five seconds after the last door is closed You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use The key must be out of the ignition for this feature to work You can temporarily override delayed locking by pressing the power door lock switch twice or the lock button on the RKE transmitter tw...

Page 255: ...d press the set reset button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once ...

Page 256: ...le it is displayed on the DIC to select it PARK TILT MIRRORS If your vehicle has this feature it allows you to select whether or not the outside mirror s will automatically tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE R See Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors on page 143 for more information Press the customization button until PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on the DIC display Press the set reset butt...

Page 257: ...ovement will only occur one time after the key is removed from the ignition If the automatic movement has already occurred and you put the key back in the ignition and remove it again the seat will stay in the original exit position unless a memory recall took place prior to removing the key again NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain Choose one of the av...

Page 258: ...The remote start feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter See Remote Vehicle Start under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 100 for more information Press the customization button until REMOTE START appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the...

Page 259: ...to select it EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to exit the feature settings menu Press the customization button until FEATURE SETTINGS PRESS V TO EXIT appears in the DIC display Press the set reset button once to exit the menu If you do not exit pressing the customization button again will return you to the beginning of the feature settings menu Exiting the Feature Settings Menu The fe...

Page 260: ... if the vehicle has them CAUTION This system provides you with far greater access to audio stations and song listings Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed Always keep your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive avoid engaging in extended searching while driving Keeping your mind on the drive is important fo...

Page 261: ...cessory Power RAP on page 125 for more information Setting the Time MP3 Radios with a Single CD or a Single CD and DVD Player If your vehicle has a radio with a single CD or a CD and DVD player it has a H clock button for setting the time and date 1 Turn the ignition key to ACC accessory or RUN Press the power knob located in the center of the radio to turn the radio on 2 Press the clock button an...

Page 262: ...isc CD Player If your vehicle has a radio with a six disc CD player the radio has a MENU button instead of the H clock button to set the time and date To set the time and date follow these instructions 1 Press the MENU button 2 Once the clock option displays press the pushbutton located under that label The HR MIN MM DD YYYY displays 3 Press the pushbutton located under any one of the labels that ...

Page 263: ...hat is currently displayed on the radio screen until the 12H hour and 24H hour and the date MM DD month and day and DD MM day and month displays 2 Press the pushbutton located under the desired option 3 Press the MENU button again to apply the selected default or let the screen time out Radio with CD Radio Data System RDS The audio system has a Radio Data System RDS The RDS feature is available fo...

Page 264: ...ormation that includes song title and artist name A service fee is required in order to receive the XM service For more information contact XM In the U S at www xmradio com or call 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 or in Canada at www xmradio ca or call 1 877 GET XMSR 438 9677 Playing the Radio O Power Volume Press this knob to turn the system on and off Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase ...

Page 265: ...goes to the next station Press either SEEK arrow again to stop scanning The radio seeks and scans only stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band 4 Information XM Satellite Radio Service MP3 and RDS Features Press the information button to display additional text information related to the current FM RDS or XM station or MP3 song A choice of additional information such as Channel ...

Page 266: ... one of the six pushbuttons until a beep sounds When that pushbutton is pressed and released the station that was set returns 4 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton radio station you want stored as a favorite The number of favorites pages can be setup using the MENU button To setup the number of favorites pages perform the following steps 1 Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu 2 P...

Page 267: ... seconds until a beep sounds EQ Equalization Press this button to select preset equalization settings To return to the manual mode press the EQ button until Manual displays or start to manually adjust the bass midrange or treble by pressing the tune knob Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade BAL FADE Balance Fade To adjust balance or fade press the tune knob until the speaker control labels display ...

Page 268: ...or previous XM station within the selected category 4 To exit the category search mode press the FAV button or BAND button to display your favorites again Undesired XM categories can be removed through the setup menu To remove an undesired category perform the following 1 Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu 2 Press the pushbutton located below the XM CAT label 3 Rotate the tune k...

Page 269: ...p The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing Playing a CD s Six Disc CD Player LOAD Press this button to load CDs into the CD player This CD player holds up to six CDs To insert one CD do the following 1 Press and release the load button 2 Wait for the message to insert the disc 3 Load a CD Insert the CD partway into the slot label side up The player pulls the CD in To insert multiple ...

Page 270: ...y scratched or damaged CDs the CD player could be damaged While using the CD player use only CDs in good condition without any label load one CD at a time and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials liquids and debris Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in the CD player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling ...

Page 271: ... insert a disc partway into the slot of the CD player A RDM label displays To play the tracks from the single CD in random order press the pushbutton positioned under the RDM label until Random Current Disc is displayed Press the pushbutton again to turn off random play Press the CD AUX button or for a six disc CD player press and hold the LOAD button A beep sounds and Load All Discs displays Inse...

Page 272: ...ught in the CD player If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer retailer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer retailer when reporting the problem Using the Auxiliary Input Jack Your radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on ...

Page 273: ...r soft enough BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a portable audio device is playing The portable audio device continues playing so you might want to stop it or turn it off CD AUX CD Auxiliary Press this button to play a CD when a portable audio device is playing Press this button again and the system begins playing audio from the connected portable audio player If a portable audio ...

Page 274: ...splay In rare cases a radio station can broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada XM offers a large variety of coast to coast channels including music news sports talk traffic weather U S subscribers...

Page 275: ...ess the pushbutton located below the BACK label on the MENU SETUP display or let the display time out after approximately 10 seconds Each higher setting allows for more radio volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between AM FM or XM if equipped The display shows the selection f Tune Turn this knob to select radio stations SEEK Press the rig...

Page 276: ...tations can be programmed as favorites using the six pushbuttons positioned below the radio station frequency labels and by using the radio favorites page button FAV button Press the FAV button to go through up to six pages of favorites each having six favorite stations available per page Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM FM or XM if equipped stations To store a station as a...

Page 277: ...der the BASS MID or TREB label for more than two seconds A beep sounds and the level adjusts to the middle position To quickly adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position press the tune knob for more than two seconds until a beep sounds EQ Equalization Press this button to choose bass and treble equalization settings designed for different types of music The choices are pop rock co...

Page 278: ...esired category name displays Another way to navigate the category list is to press the REV button or the FWD button 2 Press either of the two buttons below the desired category label to immediately tune to the first XM station associated with that category 3 Turn the tune knob press the buttons below the right or left arrows displayed or press the right or left SEEK buttons to go to the next or p...

Page 279: ...ssages on page 303 later in this section for further detail Playing a CD In Either the DVD or CD Slot Insert a CD partway into the slot label side up The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing loading a disc into the system depending on media type and format ranges from 5 to 20 seconds for a CD and up to 30 seconds for a DVD to begin playing If the ignition or radio is turned off with ...

Page 280: ...amaged While using the CD player use only CDs in good condition without any label load one CD at a time and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials liquids and debris Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in the CD player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen If an...

Page 281: ... is held or pressed multiple times the player continues moving backward or forward through the tracks on the CD s REV Reverse Press and hold this button to reverse playback quickly within a track You will hear sound at a reduced volume Release this pushbutton to resume playing the track The elapsed time of the track displays FWD Fast Forward Press and hold this button to advance playback quickly w...

Page 282: ...rear seat operator can turn on the video screen and use the remote control to navigate the CD tracks only through the remote control Audio Output Only one audio source can be heard through the speakers at one time An audio source is defined as DVD slot CD slot XM FM AM Front Auxiliary Jack or Rear Auxiliary Jack Press the power button to turn the radio on The radio can be heard through all of the ...

Page 283: ...is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again There could have been a problem while burning the CD The label could be caught in the CD player If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer retailer If the radio displays an error mes...

Page 284: ... AUX button cycles between the two sources and not indicate No aux input device If a front auxiliary device is connected the DVD CD AUX button cycles through all available options such as DVD slot CD slot Front Auxiliary and Rear Auxiliary if available See Using the Auxiliary Input Jack s later in this section or Audio Video A V Jacks under Rear Seat Entertainment System on page 305 for more infor...

Page 285: ...elapsed time while in fast reverse To stop fast reversing press this button again This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews FWD Fast Forward Press this button to fast forward the CD or DVD The radio displays the elapsed time and fast forwards five times the normal speed To stop fast forwarding press this button again This button might not work whe...

Page 286: ...econds If the DVD does not begin playing the movie automatically press the pushbutton located under the play pause symbol tag displayed on the radio If the DVD still does not play refer to the on screen instructions if available c Stop Press this button to stop playing rewinding or fast forwarding a DVD r Enter Press this button to select the choices that are highlighted in any menu y Menu Press t...

Page 287: ... q Group r Press this button to cycle through musical groupings on the DVD A disc Nav Navigate Press this button to display directional arrows for navigating through the menus e Audio Stream Press this button to cycle through audio steam formats located on a DVD A disc There is not any type of notification for the customer to see through the radio display but VSM has a text field that shows audio ...

Page 288: ... radio reloads the disc after a short period of time The disc is stored in the radio The radio does not resume play of the disc automatically If the RSA system is sourced to the DVD the movie when reloaded into the DVD player begins to play again In case loading and reading of a DVD or CD cannot be completed unknown format etc and the disc fails to eject press and hold the DVD Eject button more th...

Page 289: ...volume adjustments from the portable device if the volume does not go loud or soft enough BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a portable audio device is playing The portable audio device continues playing so you might want to stop it or power it off DVD CD AUX CD Auxiliary Press this button to cycle through DVD CD or Auxiliary when listening to the radio The DVD CD text label and a ...

Page 290: ...ormats in the order in which they were recorded to the disc MP3 WMA Format If you burn your own MP3 WMA disc on a personal computer Make sure the MP3 WMA files are recorded on a CD R or CD RW disc Do not mix standard audio and MP3 WMA files on one disc The CD player is able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders 15 playlists and a combined total of 512 folders and files Create a folder structure...

Page 291: ...ins more than the maximum of 50 folders 15 playlists and a combined total of 512 folders and files the player lets you access and navigate up to the maximum but all items over the maximum are not accessible Root Directory The root directory of the CD R or CD RW is treated as a folder If the root directory has compressed audio files the directory is displayed as the CD label All files contained dir...

Page 292: ...rst folder and continues sequentially through all tracks in each folder When the last track of the last folder has played play continues from the first track of the first folder When play enters a new folder the display does not automatically show the new folder name unless you have chosen the folder mode as the default display The new track name displays File System and Naming The song name that ...

Page 293: ...lty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur check the bottom surface of the CD If the surface of the CD is damaged such as cracked broken or scratched the CD does not play properly If the surface of the CD is soiled see Care of Your CDs and DVDs on page 320 for more information If there is no apparent damage try a known good CD Notice If a label is added...

Page 294: ...Previous Folder Press the pushbutton positioned under the Folder label to go to the first track in the previous folder c T Next Folder Press the pushbutton positioned under the Folder label to go to the first track in the next folder s REV Reverse Press and hold this button to reverse playback quickly within an MP3 WMA file Sound is heard at a reduced volume Release this button to resume playing t...

Page 295: ... the display between the arrows Once all songs by that artist are played the player moves to the next artist in alphabetical order on the CD R or CD RW and begins playing MP3 WMA files by that artist To listen to MP3 WMA files by another artist press the pushbutton located below either arrow button The CD goes to the next or previous artist in alphabetical order Continue pressing either button unt...

Page 296: ...60 kbps 192 kbps 224 kbps 256 kbps and 320 kbps or a variable bit rate Song title artist name and album display when recorded using ID3 tags version 1 and 2 Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode Discs The radio also plays discs that contain both uncompressed CD audio CDA files and MP3 WMA files depending on which slot the disc is loaded into By default the radio reads only the uncompressed audio CDA and ...

Page 297: ...to play a large number of files folders playlists or sessions minimize the length of the file folder or playlist name Long names also take up more space on the display potentially getting cut off Finalize the audio disc before burning it Trying to add music to an existing disc can cause the disc not to function in the player Root Directory The root directory of the CD R or CD RW is treated as a fo...

Page 298: ...ues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist After the last track of the last playlist has played play continues from the first track of the first playlist Play begins from the first track in the first folder and continues sequentially through all tracks in each folder After the last track of the last folder has played play continues from the first track of the first folder When play enter...

Page 299: ...igator tag If a Playlist tag is shown toggling this key brings up a Folder softkey only or the menu as previously described If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD R or CD RW in the player it stays in the player When the ignition or radio is turned on the CD R or CD RW starts to play where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source As each new track starts to play the track numbe...

Page 300: ...layed If less than five seconds have played the previous MP3 WMA file plays Press the right SEEK arrow to go to the next MP3 WMA file If either SEEK arrow is held or pressed multiple times the player continues moving backward or forward through the MP3 WMA files on the CD Sc Previous Folder Press the pushbutton positioned under the Folder label to go to the first track in the previous folder cT Ne...

Page 301: ... while it is scanning the disc in the background When the scan is finished the CD R or CD RW begins playing again Once the disc has been scanned the player defaults to playing MP3 WMA files in order by artist The current artist playing is shown on the second line of the display between the arrows If you want to listen to MP3 WMA files by another artist press the pushbutton located below either arr...

Page 302: ...t device such as a portable audio player If a portable audio player is not connected No Aux Input Device displays If a disc is in both the DVD slot and the CD slot the DVD CD AUX button cycles between the two sources and not indicate No Aux Input Device If a front auxiliary device is connected the DVD CD AUX button cycles through all available options such as DVD slot CD slot Front Auxiliary and R...

Page 303: ...o action is needed This message should disappear shortly Channel Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel Channel Unavail Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned Tune to another station If this station was one of the presets choose another station for that preset button No Artist Info Artist Name Feat...

Page 304: ... ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the XM Radio eight digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate the service Unknown Radio ID not known should only be if hardware failure If this message is received when tuned to channel 0 there could be a receiver fault Consult with your dealer retailer Check XM Receivr Hardware failure If this message d...

Page 305: ...hicle s audio DVD system Before You Drive The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so In severe or extreme weather conditions the RSE system might not work until the temperature is within the operating range The operating range for the RSE system is above 4 F 20 C or below 140 F 60 C If the temperature o...

Page 306: ...replaced See Battery Replacement later in this section for more information Switch the headphones to Off when not in use Channel 1 is dedicated to the video screen while Channel 2 is dedicated to RSA selections Infrared transmitters are located at the rear of the RSE overhead console The headphones shut off automatically to save the battery power if the RSE system and RSA are shut off or if the he...

Page 307: ...y from the headphone set through your dealer retailer for more information Headphones should be stored in the front floor console and not in the front seat back pocket Headphone damage can occur when the second row seats are folded forward Battery Replacement To change the batteries on the headphones do the following 1 Turn the screw with a coin or screw driver to loosen the battery door located o...

Page 308: ... external auxiliary device to the color coded A V jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the video screen power on If the video screen is in the DVD player mode pressing the AUX auxiliary button on the remote control switches the video screen from the DVD player mode to the auxiliary device The radio can listen to the audio of the connected auxiliary device by sourcing to auxiliary See Radio...

Page 309: ...ough the vehicle speakers by selecting AUX as the source on the radio Video Screen The video screen is located in the RSE overhead console To use the video screen do the following 1 Push the release button located on the RSE overhead console 2 Move the screen to the desired position When the video screen is not in use push it up into its locked position If a DVD is playing and the screen is raised...

Page 310: ...utton can be used to turn on the video screen display and start the disc The radio can also turn on the video screen display See Radio with CD and DVD on page 273 for more information Notice Storing the remote control in a hot area or in direct sunlight can damage it and the repairs will not be covered by your warranty Keep the remote control stored in a cool dry place Remote Control Buttons O Pow...

Page 311: ...ice to return to the beginning of the DVD s Play Pause Press this button to start playing a DVD Press this button while a DVD is playing to pause it Press it again to continue playing the DVD When the DVD is playing depending on the radio you might be able to do slow play by pressing the pause button then pressing the fast forward button The DVD continues playing in a slow play mode Depending on t...

Page 312: ...s button to turn ON OFF subtitles and to move through subtitle options when a DVD is playing The format and content of this function vary for each disc AUX Auxiliary Press this button to switch the system between the DVD player and an auxiliary source d Camera Press this button to change camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is playing The format and content of this function vary...

Page 313: ... in the setup menu by pressing the display menu button on the remote control In auxiliary mode the picture moves or scrolls Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices Problem Recommended Action The remote control does not work Check to make sure there is no obstruction between the remote control and the transmitter window Check the batteries to make sure they are not dead or installed i...

Page 314: ...there is no picture or sound Check that the RSE video screen is sourced to the DVD player DVD Display Error Messages The DVD display error message depends on which radio you have The video screen may display one of the following Disc Load Eject Error This message displays when there are disc load or eject problems Disc Format Error This message displays if the disc is inserted with the disc label ...

Page 315: ... seat passengers to listen to and control any of the music sources radio CDs DVDs or other auxiliary sources However the rear seat passengers can only control the music sources the front seat passengers are not listening to except on some radios where dual control is allowed For example rear seat passengers can listen to and control a CD through the headphones while the driver listens to the radio...

Page 316: ...radio Press and hold the left seek arrow or right seek arrow until the display flashes to tune to an individual station The display stops flashing after the buttons have not been pushed for more than two seconds This function is inactive with some radios if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio While listening to a disc press the right seek arrow to go to the next track or chapter o...

Page 317: ...disc When a DVD video menu is being displayed press the PROG button to perform the menu function enter Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your vehicle s radio The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN If the radio is moved to a different vehicle it does not operate and LOCKED displays Audio Steering Wheel Contro...

Page 318: ...OnStar to enter OnStar mode See the OnStar System on page 145 in this manual for more information SRCE Source Press this button to switch between the radio AM FM XM if equipped CD and if your vehicle has these features DVD front auxiliary and rear auxiliary e e Volume Press the plus or minus button to increase or to decrease the radio volume Seek Press the seek arrow to go to the next radio statio...

Page 319: ...eo gives the best sound but FM signals only reach about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to fade in and out XM Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast to coast in the 48 contiguous United States and in Canada Just as with FM tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radi...

Page 320: ...e outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Care of the CD and DVD Player The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Multi Band Antenna The multi band antenna is located on the roof of your vehicle This type of antenna is used with the AM FM radio as well as OnStar and the X...

Page 321: ... Passing 335 Loss of Control 336 Driving at Night 337 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 339 City Driving 342 Freeway Driving 342 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 343 Highway Hypnosis 344 Hill and Mountain Roads 345 Winter Driving 347 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 352 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 352 Loading Your Vehicle 353 Towing 358 Towing Your Vehicle 358 Recreational Vehic...

Page 322: ... pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do and be ready Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task makes proper defensive driving more difficult and...

Page 323: ...ates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it is against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do Ho...

Page 324: ... drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks The law in most U S states and throughout Canada sets the legal l...

Page 325: ...t answer What if there is an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There is something else about drinking and driving that many people do not know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the b...

Page 326: ...Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That is reaction time Average reaction time is about three fourths of a second But that is only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in three fourths of a second a vehicl...

Page 327: ...ngine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Adding non dealer non retailer accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 377 Antilock Brake System ABS Your vehicle has the Antilock Brake System ABS an adv...

Page 328: ...f one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pr...

Page 329: ...iTrak system which combines antilock brake traction and stability control systems and helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in most driving conditions When you first start your vehicle and begin to drive away the system performs several diagnostic checks to ensure there are no problems You may hear or feel the system working This is normal and does not mean there is a proble...

Page 330: ...r reason When the traction control system is turned off the StabiliTrak light and the appropriate traction control off message will be displayed on the DIC to warn the driver Your vehicle will still have brake traction control when traction control is off but will not be able to use the engine speed management system See Traction Control Operation next for more information When the traction contro...

Page 331: ...sively while the StabiliTrak ABS and brake warning lights and the SERVICE STABILITRAK message are displayed you could damage the transfer case The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Reduce engine power and do not spin the wheel s excessively while these lights and this message are displayed The traction control system may activate on dry or rough roads or under conditions such as heavy ...

Page 332: ...u can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here is why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to c...

Page 333: ...re out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Adding non dealer non retailer accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 377 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or ...

Page 334: ...ason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your vehicle s right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are 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 your v...

Page 335: ...gn up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection delay your pass A broken center line usually indicates it is all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity For one thing...

Page 336: ...ing it might be slowing down or starting to turn If you are being passed make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has aske...

Page 337: ...ny sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You might not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any Antilock Brake System ABS helps avoid only the braking skid Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous th...

Page 338: ... When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who does not lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep the windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty g...

Page 339: ...t suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if the windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It is wise to keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep the windshield washer fluid re...

Page 340: ...dangerous So much water can build up under the tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning does not happen often But it can if the tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is ...

Page 341: ...lowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides...

Page 342: ... for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have their own special rules The most important advice on freeway driving is Keep up with traffic and keep to the right Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving Too fast or too slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow Treat the left lane on a freeway as...

Page 343: ...ted Reduce your speed according to the speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds you might tend to think you are going slower than you actually are Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you are ready Try to be well rested If you must start when you are not fresh such as after a day s work do not plan to make too many miles that first part of the jour...

Page 344: ...ur route Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system Maps Do you have up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the roa...

Page 345: ...e sides Check your vehicle s mirrors and instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain 345 ...

Page 346: ...even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have the en...

Page 347: ... roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving Have your vehicle in good shape for winter You might want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle Include an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warni...

Page 348: ...on You have a lot less traction or grip and need to be very careful What is the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it can offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it is about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can ge...

Page 349: ...ystem ABS improves your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have ABS begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Antilock Brake System ABS on page 327 Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that is covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches can ...

Page 350: ...elp and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on the hazard warning flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you have been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you do not have blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to...

Page 351: ...long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with the headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the...

Page 352: ...mission back and forth you can destroy the transmission For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 445 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels Turn the traction control part of the StabiliTrak System off See StabiliTrak System on page 329 Then shift back and forth between REVERSE ...

Page 353: ...r the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar B pillar of your vehicle With...

Page 354: ...ngers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 65...

Page 355: ...pant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 5 750 lbs 340 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Example 1 Example 2 355 ...

Page 356: ...ht of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Certification Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification Tire label is attached to the rear edge of the driver s door The label shows the gross weight capacity of your vehicle This is called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo The Certi...

Page 357: ...n the life of your vehicle Notice Overloading your vehicle may cause damage Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not overload your vehicle If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they will keep going CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle ...

Page 358: ...wo wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following in this section Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s rec...

Page 359: ...dolly For vehicles being dinghy towed the vehicle should be run at the beginning of each day and at each RV fuel stop for about five minutes This will ensure proper lubrication of transmission components Put the IGN Ignition fuse in to start the vehicle To tow your vehicle from the front with all four wheels on the ground 1 Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it 2 Turn the ignition to OFF ...

Page 360: ... reached your destination do the following 1 Set the parking brake 2 Turn the ignition key to OFF and remove the key from the ignition 3 Reinstall the IGN Ignition fuse Notice Don t tow a vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground if one of the front tires is a compact spare tire Towing with two different tire sizes on the front of the vehicle can cause severe damage to the transmission Dol...

Page 361: ...Set the parking brake and then remove the key 4 Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing 5 Release the parking brake Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear Notice Towing your vehicle from the rear could damage it Also repairs would not be covered by the warranty Never have your vehicle towed from the rear Do not tow your vehicle from the rear 361 ...

Page 362: ... this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling acceleration braking durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and...

Page 363: ... 500 miles 805 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 km h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer Don t drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts You can tow in DRIVE D...

Page 364: ...mprove control of vehicle speed while requiring less throttle pedal activity when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load Increase the charging system voltage to assist in recharging a battery installed in a trailer Press this button on the console to enable disable the tow haul mode A light on the instrument panel will come on to indicate that tow haul mode has been selected Tow Haul may...

Page 365: ...hicle is unloaded Such a selection when unloaded may result in unpleasant engine and transmission driving characteristics and reduced fuel economy Tow Haul is recommended only when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much...

Page 366: ... Assistance Offices on page 508 for more information Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle If you have a lot of options equipment pas...

Page 367: ...weight Consider the following example A vehicle model base weight is 5 500 lbs 2 495 kg 2 800 lbs 1 270 kg at the front axle and 2 700 lbs 1 225 kg at the rear axle It has a GVWR of 7 200 lbs 3 266 kg a RGAWR of 4 000 lbs 1 814 kg and a GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating of 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg The trailer rating should be You can expect tongue weight to be at least 10 percent of trailer weight 8...

Page 368: ...y put 900 lbs 408 kg on the rear axle without exceeding RGAWR The effect of tongue weight is about 1 5 times the actual weight Dividing the 900 lbs 408 kg by 1 5 leaves you with being able to handle only 600 lbs 272 kg of tongue weight Since tongue weight is usually at least 10 percent of total loaded trailer weight you can expect that the largest trailer your vehicle can properly handle is 6 000 ...

Page 369: ...ains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not...

Page 370: ...king This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden...

Page 371: ... even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving on Grades Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger and load carrying vehicle If you tow a trailer your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to the additional...

Page 372: ...ng downhill turn your wheels into the curb 2 Have someone place chocks behind the trailer wheels 3 When the chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and shift into PARK P 5 Release the regular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal dow...

Page 373: ...he Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review this information before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Trailer Wiring Harness Your vehicle is equipped with the following wiring harness for towing a trailer Basic Trailer Wiring The trailer wiring harness with a seven pin connector is located at the rear ...

Page 374: ...ed by your dealer retailer or a qualified service center If you are charging a remote non vehicle battery press the tow haul mode button located at the end of the shift lever This will boost the vehicle system voltage and properly charge the battery If the trailer is too light for tow haul mode you can turn on the headlamps Non HID only as a second way to boost the vehicle system and charge the ba...

Page 375: ...tomatic Transmission Fluid 394 Engine Coolant 396 Radiator Pressure Cap 399 Engine Overheating 400 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 402 Cooling System 402 Power Steering Fluid 408 Windshield Washer Fluid 409 Brakes 410 Battery 413 Jump Starting 414 All Wheel Drive 420 Headlamp Aiming 421 Bulb Replacement 422 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 422 Halogen Bulbs 422 License Plate Lamp ...

Page 376: ... Belts 467 Weatherstrips 467 Washing Your Vehicle 468 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 468 Finish Care 468 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades 469 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels and Trim 470 Tires 471 Sheet Metal Damage 471 Finish Damage 471 Underbody Maintenance 472 Chemical Paint Spotting 472 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 473 Vehicle Identification 474 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 474...

Page 377: ...ance and safety including such things as airbags braking stability ride and handling emissions systems aerodynamics durability and electronic systems like anti lock brakes traction control and stability control Some of these accessories may even cause malfunction or damage not covered by warranty Saturn accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on your vehicle Your Sat...

Page 378: ...ou attempt any vehicle maintenance task CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt If you want to do some of your own service work you should use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service...

Page 379: ...ctane rating of 87 or higher For best performance or trailer towing you could choose to use middle grade 89 octane unleaded gasoline If the octane rating is less than 87 you might notice an audible knocking noise when you drive commonly referred to as spark knock If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher an...

Page 380: ...n 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 Protection Agency regulations To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean or if your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves look for gasoline that is advertised as TOP TIE...

Page 381: ...t on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by your warranty To check the fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will be driving Filling the Tank CAUTION Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries To help avoid injuries to you and others read and follow all the instruction...

Page 382: ...release The door will pop open To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly counterclockwise The fuel cap has a spring in it if the cap is released too soon it will spring back to the right While refueling hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door 382 ...

Page 383: ...fully installed The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 222 If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center DIC the TIGHTEN GAS CAP message will be displayed if the fuel cap is not properly installed CAUTION If a fire starts while you are refueling do ...

Page 384: ...th the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping gasoline Do not use a cellular phone while pumping gasoline Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood elec...

Page 385: ...rtially lifted the hood gas struts will automatically take over to lift and hold the hood in the fully open position Before closing the hood be sure all filler caps are on properly Pull the hood down to close Lower the hood until the lifting pressure of the strut is reduced Then allow the hood to fall and latch into place under its own weight Check to make sure the hood is closed If the hood does ...

Page 386: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood here is what you will see 386 ...

Page 387: ...under Brakes on page 410 J Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 392 K Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 409 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 engin...

Page 388: ...and Specifications on page 483 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 386 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range in the cross hatch...

Page 389: ...equirements should have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standa...

Page 390: ...ably For the oil life system to work properly you must reset the system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will come on Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is possible that if you are driving under the best conditions the...

Page 391: ...Press and hold the trip odometer reset stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING shows 100 You will hear three chimes and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will go off 3 Turn the key to OFF If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when you start your vehicle the engine oil life system has not reset Repeat the procedure If your vehicle has Driver Information Center DIC buttons 1 Turn the ignition t...

Page 392: ...putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of used oil ask your dealer retailer a service station or a local recycling center for help Engine Air Cleaner Filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspect the air cleaner filter at...

Page 393: ...n the air cleaner base 5 Inspect or replace the air filter element 6 Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the cover and reconnect the electrical connector CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires If it is not there and the engine backfires you could be ...

Page 394: ... Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Too little fluid could cause the transmission to overheat Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you ha...

Page 395: ...tes Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps The transmission fluid dipstick cap has this symbol on it and is located near the front of the engine compartment See Engine Compartment Overview on page 386 for more information on location 1 Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Reinstall back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again ...

Page 396: ...fter adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid earlier in this section 4 When the correct fluid level is obtained twist lock dipstick cap in place Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for five years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occu...

Page 397: ...dd anything else CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fir...

Page 398: ...ded Fluids and Lubricants on page 497 for more information Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank cap has this symbol on it See Engine Compartment Overview on page 386 for more information on the location of the coolant recovery tank The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level When the engine is cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD line or a little highe...

Page 399: ...he radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator For information on how to add coolant to the radiator see ...

Page 400: ...rom the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If you keep driving when the vehicles engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool See Overheated Engine Protection Operating...

Page 401: ...necessary 3 If you are in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving DRIVE D or LOW L If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning does not come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there is still no sign of steam...

Page 402: ... overheat condition exists Driving extended distances and or towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided Notice After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode to avoid engine damage allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair The engine oil will be severely degraded Repair the cause of coolant loss change the oil and reset the oil life system See ...

Page 403: ...the engine is cold the coolant level should be at least up to the FULL COLD mark If it is not you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Do not touch them If you do you can be burned Do not run the engine if there is a leak If you r...

Page 404: ...rocedure Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged If you have not found a problem yet check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant recovery tank If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or above the FULL COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant at the coolant recovery tank but be sure the cooli...

Page 405: ...kable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in t...

Page 406: ...hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 3 Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 4 Fill the radiator with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant on page 396 for more information about the proper coolant mixture 406 ...

Page 407: ...ot Watch out for the engine cooling fan 8 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck Replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap B...

Page 408: ...urn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down 2 Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean 3 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 4 Replace the cap and completely tighten it 5 Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The fluid level should be somewhere within the cross hatched area on the dipstick If the fluid is at the ADD mark you should ...

Page 409: ...mbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full See Engine Compartment Overview on page 386 for reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water does not clea...

Page 410: ...ns that sooner or later the brakes will not work well So it is not a good idea to top off the brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If you add fluid when the linings are worn then you will have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If your vehicle has too much bra...

Page 411: ...may not work well This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in the brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle s pa...

Page 412: ...me driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Specification...

Page 413: ... balance between the front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you have come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery When it is time for a new battery see your dealer retailer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label For battery ...

Page 414: ...e 414 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Jump Starting If your vehicle s battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely CAUTION Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They conta...

Page 415: ...rt your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure Put an automatic transmission in PARK P or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL No...

Page 416: ... been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Be sure the batteries have enough water You do not need to add water to the ACDelco battery or batteries installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you do not explosive gas could be present Batt...

Page 417: ... Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not connect positive to negative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal ...

Page 418: ...e parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less Your vehicle has a remote negative terminal for this purpose 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it will not start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice If ...

Page 419: ...connect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle Jumper Cable Removal 419 ...

Page 420: ... on page 488 How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you will need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole Use care not to overtighten the plug What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use...

Page 421: ...to overtighten the plug What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 497 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment However if your vehicle is damaged in an accident the headlamp aim may be affected Aim adjustment to the low beam headlamps may be necessar...

Page 422: ... try to service any of the system components you could be seriously injured Have your dealer retailer or a qualified technician service them Your vehicle has HID headlamps After your vehicle s HID headlamp bulb has been replaced you may notice that the beam is a slightly different shade than it was originally This is normal Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can bu...

Page 423: ...nse plate lamp forward through the lift gate trim opening 3 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket 4 Install the new bulb 5 Reverse steps 1 3 to reinstall the license plate lamp Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number License Plate Lamp 194 For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer retailer 423 ...

Page 424: ...he wiper blade away from the arm connector 3 Install the new wiper blade and make sure the wiper blade locks into place For the proper size and type see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 498 Backglass Wiper Blade 1 Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the backglass The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a vertical position so care should be used when pulling it away from the vehi...

Page 425: ...ve an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 353 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 432 Overinfl...

Page 426: ...ation code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C DOT Department 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 Department of Transportation code...

Page 427: ...mergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone flat If your vehicle has a compact spare tire see Compact Spare Tire on page 463 and If a Tire Goes Flat on page 446 B Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread C Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following the DOT Department of Transportation code is the Tire Identific...

Page 428: ...lded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size A Passenger P Metric Tire The United States version of a metric tire sizing system The letter P as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U S Tire an...

Page 429: ...the tire Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascal kPa Accessory Weight This means the combined weight of optional accessories Some examples of optional accessories are automatic transmission power steering power brakes power windows power seats and air conditioning Aspect Ratio The relationship of a tire s height to its width Belt A rubber coated layer of cords that is...

Page 430: ...on page 353 Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle Kilopascal kPa The metric unit for air pressure Light Truck LT Metric Tire A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles Load Index An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire Maximum Inflat...

Page 431: ... beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead Speed Rating An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate Traction The friction between the tire and the road surface The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road Treadwear Indicators Narrow bands sometimes called wear ...

Page 432: ...remature or irregular wear Poor handling Reduced fuel economy If your tires have too much air over inflation you can get the following Unusual wear Poor handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle This label shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires whe...

Page 433: ...r 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 tire gage Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire P...

Page 434: ...pressures are getting low and need to be inflated to the proper pressure Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pre...

Page 435: ...y occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly The Tire and Loading ...

Page 436: ...inutes to match the first tire wheel position and five minutes overall to match all four tire wheel positions If it takes longer than two minutes to match the first tire and wheel or more than five minutes to match all four tire and wheel positions the matching process stops and you will need to start over The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below 1 Set the parking brake 2 Turn the igniti...

Page 437: ...r turn signal lamp is on Repeat the procedure in Step 6 9 Proceed to the driver side rear tire The driver side rear turn signal lamp is on Repeat the procedure in Step 6 Instead of a single horn chirp a double horn chirp signals the TPMS sensor has been matched to this tire and wheel position and the matching process is no longer active 10 Turn the ignition switch to OFF 11 Set all four tires to t...

Page 438: ...not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5 000 to 8 000 miles 8 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice un...

Page 439: ...ee Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 483 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident 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 b...

Page 440: ... 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 rating This way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to g...

Page 441: ...cle See Compact Spare Tire on page 463 CAUTION If you use bias ply tires on your vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle 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 r...

Page 442: ...ped for your vehicle and have them properly installed by a Saturn certified technician See Buying New Tires on page 440 and Accessories and Modifications on page 377 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 followi...

Page 443: ...es of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and i...

Page 444: ...be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer retailer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer retailer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels whee...

Page 445: ...e Chains CAUTION Do not use tire chains There is not enough clearance Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recomme...

Page 446: ... and may require the same correction you would use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous w...

Page 447: ...icle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued To be even more certain the vehicle will not move you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the...

Page 448: ...age compartment by squeezing down on the latch tab and pulling the cover off A Tool Bag B Wing Bolt C Jack 2 Remove the wing bolt B by turning it counterclockwise 3 Push the jack C up out of the holding bracket 4 Turn the jack on its side with the bottom facing toward you 5 Pull the jack straight out bottom first The tools you will be using include the jack A and lug wrench B 448 ...

Page 449: ...st Shaft Assembly 1 Open the storage compartment door of the convenience center that is nearest the liftgate 2 Move the carpet cutout that is located through the hole of the storage compartment 3 Attach the lug wrench into the hoist shaft 4 Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground Continue turning the wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the ve...

Page 450: ...ible 2 If it is not visible see Secondary Latch System on page 456 If it is visible first try to tighten the cable by turning the lug wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice You cannot over tighten the cable 3 Loosen the cable by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns 4 If the spare tire has not lowered tighten the cable all the way and then loosen it at l...

Page 451: ... Store the wheel cover securely in the rear of the vehicle until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced If your vehicle has aluminum wheels remove the wheel nut caps using the wheel wrench 3 Loosen the wheel nuts but do not remove them using the lug wrench For wheels with a wheel lock key use the wheel lock key between the lock nut and lug wrench The key is supplied in the front passenger doo...

Page 452: ... avoid contact with the rear axle control arms 5 Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle...

Page 453: ...the lug wrench clockwise in the jack Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so that there is enough room for the spare tire to fit under the wheel well 8 Remove all the wheel nuts and the flat tire 9 Remove the plastic spare tire heat shield by pulling the rubber latch Store the plastic spare tire heat shield See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 459 for more information 453 ...

Page 454: ...owel can be used to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts Because the nuts might come loose The vehicle s wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 10 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 11 Install the compact spare tire 12 Lower the vehicle...

Page 455: ...ities and Specifications on page 483 for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 483 for the wheel nut torque specification 13 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly i...

Page 456: ...g the spare tire correctly CAUTION Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt Read and follow the instructions listed next To release the spare tire from the secondary latch do the following CAUTION Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack...

Page 457: ...k and raise the jack at least 10 turns 4 Place the jack under the vehicle ahead of the rear bumper Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire 5 Turn the folding wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch spring All Wheel Drive Vehicle shown Front Wheel Drive Vehicle shown 457 ...

Page 458: ...folding wrench from the jack and carefully remove the jack Use one hand to push against the spare tire while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand 9 Tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening when the spare tire has been completely lowered 10 Turn the folding wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up if the cable is hanging Have the hoist assembly...

Page 459: ... and of course damage to itself as well Be sure the underbody mounted spare tire is stored with its valve stem pointing down CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place To store the spare tire 1 Lay the compact spare tire near th...

Page 460: ...f the vehicle This position helps when checking the air pressure in the compact spare tire 6 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle Continue turning the lug wrench until you feel more than two clicks This indicates that the compact spare tire is secure and the cable is tight The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened 7 Make sure the tire is stored securely Push pull A and then...

Page 461: ...ackage from the jack storage area 2 Remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the extension of the shaft if the vehicle has aluminum wheels 3 Put the flat tire in the rear storage area with the valve stem pointing toward the rear of the vehicle 4 Hook on end of the cable onto the outside portion of the liftgate hinge opposite B 5 Pull the cable A through the door striker E th...

Page 462: ...gate hinge B 7 Pull on the cable to make sure it is secure 8 Make sure the metal tube is centered at the striker 9 Push the tube toward the front of the vehicle 10 Close the liftgate and make sure it is latched properly Storing the Tools A Tool Bag B Wing Bolt C Jack 462 ...

Page 463: ...m over the wheel nuts using the lug wrench Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when the vehicle was new it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 420 kPa After installing the compact spare on the vehicle stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform wel...

Page 464: ...s from your upholstery It is important to keep your upholstery from becoming and remaining heavily soiled Soils should be removed as quickly as possible Your 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 your home furnishings may a...

Page 465: ...pressure can damage your interior and does not improve the effectiveness of soil removal Use only mild neutral pH soaps Avoid laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers Using too much soap will leave a residue that leaves streaks and attracts dirt For liquid cleaners about 20 drops per gallon 3 78 L of water is a good guide Do not heavily saturate your upholstery while cleaning Damage...

Page 466: ...d area gives any impression that a ring formation may result clean the entire surface After the cleaning process has been completed a paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture from the fabric or carpet Leather A soft cloth dampened with water can be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used Allow the leather to dr...

Page 467: ...can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non uniform manner Some commercial products may increase gloss on your instrument panel The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may ...

Page 468: ...wel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 12 inches 30 cm to the surface of the vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 468 Fini...

Page 469: ... luster Washing with water is all that is usually needed However you may use chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum A coating of wax rubbed to high polish is recommended for all bright metal parts Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades C...

Page 470: ...rs with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you 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 your warranty Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only Use chrome polish only on chrome plated wheels but avoid any painted surface of the wheel and buff off immedi...

Page 471: ...air shop applies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense Minor chips ...

Page 472: ...me should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer retailer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ring shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into ...

Page 473: ...els and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on wipe off Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one easy step No wiping necessary Wash Wax Concentrate Medium ...

Page 474: ... and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code helps you identify your vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts 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 Identificati...

Page 475: ... you check with your dealer retailer first Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage would not be covered by your warranty Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should Add on equipment can drain your vehicle s battery even if your vehicle is not operating Your vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to add anything electrical ...

Page 476: ...ical 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 the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarett...

Page 477: ...ower Mirrors DR LCK Door Locks AIRBAG Airbag System LT TRN SIG Driver Side Turn Signal REAR WIPER Rear Window Wiper PWR MOD PassKey Module Body Control Module BCK UP STOP Back up Lamps Stoplamps HVAC Climate Control System DISPLAY Display RT TRN SIG Passenger Side Turn Signal DRL Daytime Running Lamps RADIO Radio PDM Power Mirrors Liftgate Release Fuse Side 477 ...

Page 478: ... Used INFOTAINMENT Infotainment System BCM Body Control Module SPARE Spare CTSY Dome Lamps INADV PWR LED Interior Lamps ONSTR VENT Emissions AMP Audio Amplifier Harness Connector Usage BODY Harness Connector Relay Side 478 ...

Page 479: ...er Lock Relay REAR WSW Rear Window Washer Relay UNLCK Power Unlock Relay DRL2 Daytime Running Lamps 2 Relay LT UNLCK Driver Side Unlock Relay DRL Daytime Running Lamps Relay SPARE Spare FRT WSW Front Windshield Washer Relay Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle Lift the cover for access to the fuse relay block 479 ...

Page 480: ...To remove fuses hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out 480 ...

Page 481: ...RLR STOP TRN Trailer Left Stoplamp and Turn Signal EMISSION 2 Emission 2 Fuses Usage ECM Engine Control Module RT HI BEAM Right High Beam Headlamp RVC SNSR Regulated Voltage Control Sensor RT TRLR STOP TRN Trailer Right Stoplamp and Turn Signal ECM 1 Engine Control Module 1 SPARE Spare WPR WSW Windshield Wiper Washer SPARE Spare PWR OUTLET Power Outlet AUX POWER Auxiliary Power RT LO BEAM Right Lo...

Page 482: ... 2 Cooling Fan 2 PRK LAMP Park Lamp FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 Relays Usage RT TRLR STOP TRN Trailer Right Stoplamp and Turn Signal LT TRLR STOP TRN Trailer Left Stoplamp and Turn Signal IGN Ignition Main CRNK Switched Power PWR TRN Powertrain HI BEAM High Beam Headlamps WPR Windshield Wiper WPR HI Windshield Wiper High Speed RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger HID LO BEAM High Intensity Discharge HID Low Beam...

Page 483: ...e the refrigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer retailer for more information Cooling System 12 0 qt 11 4 L Engine Oil with Filter 5 5 qt 5 2 L Fuel Tank 22 0 gal 83 3 L Transmission Fluid 9 5 qt 9 0 L Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft 190 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after fi...

Page 484: ... NOTES 484 ...

Page 485: ...uled Maintenance 488 Additional Required Services 491 Maintenance Footnotes 492 Owner Checks and Services 493 At Each Fuel Fill 494 At Least Once a Month 494 At Least Once a Year 495 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 497 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 498 Engine Drive Belt Routing 499 Maintenance Record 500 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 485 ...

Page 486: ...ps the environment All recommended maintenance is important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition be sure to maintain your vehicle properly Using the Maintenance Schedule We want t...

Page 487: ...e 488 should be performed when indicated See Additional Required Services on page 491 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 492 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 required know how and the proper tools and equipment for the job If you have any ...

Page 488: ... CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on it means that service is required for your vehicle Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is possible that if you are driving under the best conditions the engine oil life system might not indicate that vehicle service is necessary for over a year However the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a...

Page 489: ...I Use Maintenance II if the previous service performed was Maintenance I Always use Maintenance II whenever the message comes on 10 months or more since the last service or if the message has not come on at all for one year Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and filter See Engine Oil on page 387 Reset oil life system See Engine Oil Life System on page 390 ...

Page 490: ...ices See Additional Required Services in this section Inspect suspension and steering components See footnote b Inspect engine cooling system See footnote c Inspect wiper blades See footnote d Inspect restraint system components See footnote e Lubricate body components See footnote f Check transmission fluid level and add fluid as needed Inspect throttle system See footnote j 490 ...

Page 491: ...or damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 392 Change automatic transmission fluid severe service See footnote h Change automatic transmission fluid normal service Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Engine cooling system service or every five years whiche...

Page 492: ...r contamination Clean the windshield and wiper blades if contaminated Replace wiper blades that are worn or damaged See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 424 and Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades on page 469 for more information e Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damag...

Page 493: ...e test the cooling system and pressure cap j Check system for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator or cruise control cables k Visually inspect belt for fraying excessive cracks or obvious damage Replace belt if necessary l If you drive regularly under dusty condit...

Page 494: ...olant on page 396 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid if necessary At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Inspect your vehicle s tires and make sure they are inflated to the correct pressures Do not forget to check the spare tire See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 432 ...

Page 495: ...y other position contact your dealer retailer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on ...

Page 496: ...e regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and the transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only T...

Page 497: ... No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Usage Fluid Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Carrier Assembly Differential Rear Drive Module and Transfer Case Power Transfer Unit SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Part No U S 89021677 in Canada 89021678 meeting GM Specific...

Page 498: ...ion can be obtained from your dealer retailer Part Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 15278634 Engine Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12611882 41 107 Windshield Wiper Blades Right 20 8 inches 53 cm 15254804 Left 24 6 inches 62 5 cm 15254805 Rear 11 6 inches 30 0 cm 15276259 498 ...

Page 499: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 3 6L V6 Engine 499 ...

Page 500: ...vices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 486 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 493 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 500 ...

Page 501: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 501 ...

Page 502: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 502 ...

Page 503: ...ram 509 Collision Damage Repair 513 Reporting Safety Defects 516 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 516 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 517 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn 517 Service Publications Ordering Information 518 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 519 Event Data Recorders 520 OnStar 521 Navigation System 521 Radio Frequency Identification RFID ...

Page 504: ...ontact the Saturn Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 553 6000 In Canada contact the Saturn Customer Communication Centre at 1 800 263 1999 A Saturn Customer Assistance Center team member will handle your call and assist in providing product and warranty information the nearest retailer location roadside assistance brochures literature and discuss any concerns you may have We encourage you...

Page 505: ...o cost to you our customer Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case is generally heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you can reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you Contact the BBB Auto Line Program by u...

Page 506: ...tlement process from the time you file your complaint to the final decision should be completed in approximately 70 days We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1 800 207 0685 Alternatively y...

Page 507: ...nformation and to register your vehicle My GM Canada Canada only My GM Canada is a password protected section of gmcanada com 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 ...

Page 508: ...mer Assistance Offices Saturn encourages customers to call the toll free number for assistance If a customer wishes to write to Saturn the letter should be addressed to Saturn Customer Assistance Center 100 Saturn Parkway Mail Code 371 999 S24 Spring Hill TN 37174 1500 1 800 553 6000 1 800 833 6000 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 553 6000 In Canada write to Saturn Custome...

Page 509: ...ext telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 6000 In Canada customers may call the Saturn Customer Communication Centre at 1 800 263 1999 TTY users in Canada may call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Assistance Program For vehicles purchased in the U S call 1 800 553 6000 Text Telephone TTY 1 800 833 6000 For vehicles purchased in Canada call 1 800 268 6800 Service is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year As ...

Page 510: ... Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or Highway Tow to the nearest Saturn retailer for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle disabling accident Winch out assistance is provided when the vehicle is mired in sand mud or snow Flat Tire Change Installation of a spare tire in good condition when equipped and properly inflated is covered at no charge The customer is responsible for the repair or...

Page 511: ... repair order are required Once authorization has been given your advisor will help you make any necessary arrangements and explain how to claim for trip interruption expense assistance Alternative Service Canada only There could be times when Roadside Assistance cannot provide timely assistance Your advisor may authorize you to secure local emergency road service and you will be reimbursed up to ...

Page 512: ...owing and Road Service Exclusions Specifically excluded from Roadside Assistance coverage are towing or services for vehicles operated on a non public roadway or highway fines impound towing caused by a violation of local Municipal State Provincial or Federal law and mounting dismounting or changing of snow tires chains or other traction devices Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in th...

Page 513: ... of the vehicle A recycled original equipment GM part may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle s originally designed appearance and safety performance however the history of these parts is not known Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty and any related failures are not covered by that warranty Aftermarket collision parts are also available These are made by...

Page 514: ...l Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts Read your lease carefully as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right If you are uninjured make sure that no one else in your vehicle or the other vehicle is in...

Page 515: ...insurance company from the scene of the accident They will walk you through the information they need If they ask for a police report phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee In some states provinces with no fault insurance laws a report may not be necessary This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicl...

Page 516: ... Genuine GM parts even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost If another party s insurance company is paying for the repairs you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company s collision policy repair limits as you have no contractual limits with that company In such cases you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays wit...

Page 517: ...y Transport Canada immediately in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited Call them at 1 800 333 0510 or write to Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa Ontario K1B 3V9 Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this please notify Saturn Call 1 800 553 6000 or write Saturn Corporation 100 Saturn P...

Page 518: ... in the United States call toll free 1 800 2 SATURN or visit www saturn publications com to order on line In Canada Saturn service manuals are available by calling toll free 1 800 551 4123 Owner Publications Information on how to obtain product bulletins and as described below is applicable only in the fifty U S states and the District of Columbia and only for cars and light trucks with a Gross Ve...

Page 519: ...an may have to determine if a specific bulletin applies to your vehicle To order Saturn bulletins call Saturn Publications at 1 800 2 SATURN or visit www saturn publications com to order online Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your Saturn vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle s performance and how it is driven For example your vehicle uses comp...

Page 520: ...orded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location is recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed In a...

Page 521: ...rip information Please refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions Radio Frequency Identification RFID RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking unlocking and starting and in v...

Page 522: ... NOTES 522 ...

Page 523: ...Makes an Airbag Inflate 83 All Wheel Drive 420 All Wheel Drive AWD System 332 Antilock Brake System ABS 327 Antilock Brake System Warning Light 218 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 470 Care of Safety Belts 467 Chemical Paint Spotting 472 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 468 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 464 Fabric Carpet 465 Finish Care 468 Finish Damage 471 Instrument Panel Vi...

Page 524: ...ke Emergencies 329 Brakes 410 System Warning Light 217 Braking 326 Braking in Emergencies 329 Break In New Vehicle 123 Bulb Replacement 422 Halogen Bulbs 422 Headlamp Aiming 421 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 422 License Plate Lamps 423 Replacement Bulbs 423 Buying New Tires 440 C Calibration 139 California Fuel 380 California Proposition 65 Warning 378 Canadian Owners 3 Capacities and Spec...

Page 525: ...ing Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 470 Exterior Lamps Lenses 468 Fabric Carpet 465 Finish Care 468 Inside of Your Vehicle 464 Cleaning cont Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 467 Leather 466 Tires 471 Underbody Maintenance 472 Washing Your Vehicle 468 Weatherstrips 467 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades 469 Climate Control System 194 Dual Automatic 198 Outlet Adjustment 205 Rea...

Page 526: ...17 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 517 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 516 Roadside Assistance Program 509 Service Publications Ordering Information 518 D Daytime Running Lamps Automatic Headlamp System 183 Defensive Driving 322 Delayed Entry Lighting 186 Delayed Exit Lighting 186 Delayed Headlamps 183 Delayed Locking 107 Disc MP3 290 296 Doing Your Own...

Page 527: ...475 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 476 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 476 Electrical System cont Power Windows and Other Power Options 476 Underhood Fuse Block 479 Windshield Wiper Fuses 475 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 392 Check and Service Engine Soon Light 222 Coolant 396 Coolant Heater 127 Coolant Temperature Gage 220 Coolant Temperature Warning Light 220 Drive Belt Routing 499 Engine Compartment Overvi...

Page 528: ...alifornia Fuel 380 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 384 Filling Your Tank 381 Fuels in Foreign Countries 381 Fuel cont Gage 227 Gasoline Octane 379 Gasoline Specifications 379 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers 476 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 476 Underhood Fuse Block 479 Windshield Wiper 475 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature 220 Fuel 227 Speedometer 211 Tachometer 211 Voltmeter Gage 216 Garage Door...

Page 529: ...Seats 12 Heater 194 Heater 198 Height Adjuster Driver Seat 10 High Voltage Devices and Wiring 475 Highbeam On Light 227 Highway Hypnosis 344 Hill and Mountain Roads 345 Hood Checking Things Under 384 Release 385 Horn 172 How to Use This Manual 3 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 29 I Ignition Positions 124 Infants and Young Children Restraints 51 Inflation Tire Pressure 432 Instrument Panel Overvi...

Page 530: ...ng 217 Charging System 216 Light cont Cruise Control 226 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning 220 Fog Lamp 226 Highbeam On 227 Malfunction Indicator 222 Oil Pressure 225 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 214 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder 212 Safety Belt Reminder 211 Security 226 StabiliTrak Indicator 219 Tire Pressure 221 Tow Haul Mode 227 Lighting Delayed Entry 186 Delayed Exit 186 Entry 185 Parad...

Page 531: ...ecord 500 Maintenance Requirements 486 Maintenance Schedule cont Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 498 Owner Checks and Services 493 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 497 Scheduled Maintenance 488 Using 486 Your Vehicle and the Environment 486 Malfunction Indicator Light 222 Manual Lumbar Controls 11 Manual Seats 9 Memory Seat and Mirrors 13 Message DIC Warnings and Messages 239 Mirrors Automat...

Page 532: ...tar System see OnStar Manual 145 Operation Universal Home Remote System 150 154 Orange Covered Wiring 475 Other Warning Devices 172 Outlet Adjustment 205 Outlets Accessory Power 192 Outside Convex Mirror 144 Heated Mirrors 145 Power Foldaway Mirrors 143 Power Mirrors 142 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 402 Owner Checks and Services 493 Owners Canadian 3 P Paint Damage 471 Parade Dimmin...

Page 533: ...ion System 521 OnStar 521 Radio Frequency Identification 521 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 107 Q Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 28 R Radiator Pressure Cap 399 Radio Frequency Identification RFID Privacy 521 Radios 260 Care of Your CD and DVD Player 320 Care of Your CDs and DVDs 320 Navigation Radio System see Navigation Manual 305 Radio with CD 263 Radio with CD and DVD 273 Rear Seat...

Page 534: ...at Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 451 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 448 Replacement Bulbs 423 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 517 Saturn 517 United States Government 516 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems 93 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 94 Retained Accessory Power RAP 125 Right Front Passenger Position Safety Belts 39 Roadside Assistance Pr...

Page 535: ...atch System 456 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position 69 Right Front Seat Position 72 Security Light 226 Service 377 Accessories and Modifications 377 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 379 California Proposition 65 Warning 378 Doing Your Own Work 378 Engine Soon Light 222 Publications Ordering Information 518 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 91 Sheet Metal Damage 471 Sh...

Page 536: ... Tachometer 211 Telescopic Steering Column Power Tilt Wheel 173 Theft Deterrent Radio 317 Theft Deterrent Systems 119 Content Theft Deterrent 119 PASS Key III 121 PASS Key III Operation 121 Time Setting 261 Tire Pressure Light 221 Tires 425 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels Cleaning 470 Buying New Tires 440 Chains 445 Changing a Flat Tire 447 Cleaning 471 Compact Spare Tire 463 Different Size 442 I...

Page 537: ...utomatic 394 Transmission Operation Automatic 129 Turn and Lane Change Signals 174 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 174 U Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA 188 Understanding Radio Reception 318 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 442 Universal Home Remote System 149 Operation 150 154 System Identification 149 V Vehicle Control 326 Damage Warnings 5 Loading 353 Symbols 5 Vehicle Customization DIC 250 Veh...

Page 538: ... Balance 444 Different Size 442 Replacement 444 Where to Put the Restraint 59 Windows 115 Power 116 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades Cleaning 469 Washer 177 Windshield cont Washer Fluid 409 Wiper Blade Replacement 424 Wiper Fuses 475 Wipers 176 Windshield Rear Washer Wiper 178 Winter Driving 347 Wiring High Voltage Devices 475 X XM Radio Messages 303 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment 486 538...

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